High security combination disc padlock

A combination disc padlock comprising:

• a housing having a disc shape having a perimeter and comprising a slot formed therein;
• a shackle positioned within a portion of the housing and movable between an open position and a closed position, the shackle having a curved shape with a first end positioned within the housing and a second end which can be exposed from the housing when the combination disc padlock is in an unlocked configuration and the shackle is in the open position;
• a combination code core locking mechanism comprising a lock body, a spindle positioned within the lock body, at least one clutch positioned concentrically with the spindle, at least one dial operatively engaged with each of the at least one clutches, and a locking ball operatively connected to the spindle;
• and
• an actuation mechanism operatively coupled to the shackle, and configured to permit movement of the shackle between the open position and the closed position when the combination disc padlock is in the unlocked configuration;
• wherein the combination code core locking mechanism is configured to operate the combination disc padlock between the unlocked configuration and a locked configuration, and configured to control movement of the shackle between the open position and the closed position;
• and
• wherein the at least one clutch is retained concentrically about the spindle such that movement of the at least one clutch is coextensive with movement of the spindle.