A lock structure is provided for use with a dispenser comprising a housing have an interior volume for holding a dispensable product, the housing having openable part for providing access to the interior of the housing. The lock structure has a lock housing, a latch operable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a lock cylinder structure comprising a rotation means insert portion, and a resilient member for biasing the latch toward the locked position. The lock structure is provided with an overload protection mechanism formed by a resilient obstruction positioned to define an extreme position that corresponds to the locked or unlocked position of the latch and is adapted to give way upon experiencing an overload force to allow the lock cylinder structure to rotate beyond the extreme position.

A lock structure is provided for use with a dispenser comprising a housing have an interior volume for holding a dispensable product, the housing having openable part for providing access to the interior of the housing. The lock structure has a lock housing, a latch operable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a lock cylinder structure comprising a rotation means insert portion, and a resilient member for biasing the latch toward the locked position. The lock structure is provided with an overload protection mechanism formed by a resilient obstruction positioned to define an extreme position that corresponds to the locked or unlocked position of the latch and is adapted to give way upon experiencing an overload force to allow the lock cylinder structure to rotate beyond the extreme position.

In a locking assembly for a lockable cabinet system, a base supports an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the cabinet. The electronic lock may be releasably attachable to the base at a plurality of spaced apart positions. A one-piece release bar can be connected to an override toggle of the electronic lock. First and second electronic lock override devices may be connected to the release bar for independently overriding electronic actuation of the lock. The electronic lock may be supported on the base such that the electronic lock is separated from the wall of the cavity or the base by a gap. An externally adjustable cam lock can be provided to selectively override the electronic lock. Such cam lock can further inhibit removal of a cover of the locking assembly when locked and allow removal of the cover when unlocked, thereby providing tamper-resistance.

A system and method for locking a charging port to charge an electric vehicle that includes determining that the electric vehicle is located within a predetermined distance of a charging station and determining that the charging station issues parking citations associated with parking of the electric vehicle at the charging station without attachment of the charging port to the electric vehicle. The system and method also include determining charging of the electric vehicle and sending a command to enable a locking mechanism of the charging port to lock the charging port in place. The system and method further include completing user authentication with respect to an operator of the electric vehicle to disable the locking mechanism to ensure that the charging port is not detached by an unauthorized individual and that parking citations are not issued based on the parking of the electric vehicle at the charging station.

A system and method for locking a charging port to charge an electric vehicle that includes determining that the electric vehicle is located within a predetermined distance of a charging station and determining that the charging station issues parking citations associated with parking of the electric vehicle at the charging station without attachment of the charging port to the electric vehicle. The system and method also include determining charging of the electric vehicle and sending a command to enable a locking mechanism of the charging port to lock the charging port in place. The system and method further include completing user authentication with respect to an operator of the electric vehicle to disable the locking mechanism to ensure that the charging port is not detached by an unauthorized individual and that parking citations are not issued based on the parking of the electric vehicle at the charging station.

The present disclosure generally relates to a lockable device, and more particular to a biometric fingerprint safe having a top opening wall which is released to upwardly fold at its opened position after verifying a fingerprint of a user. The biometric fingerprint safe includes a supporting mechanism provided between the housing and the lid for applying an upward force against the lid, a fingerprint module, a bolt matched with a latching mechanism installed in the housing, the latching mechanism has a motor electrically connected to the fingerprint module, a driving locking plate driven by an eccentric rod connected with the motor, a driven locking plate which is arranged side by side with the driving locking plate and synchronously actuated by the driving locking plate to rotate, so that the driven locking plate being matched with the bolt for locking or releasing the lid.

A locking structure, for fastening together a first case and a second case, includes: a fastening portion disposed on the first case, a hook portion movable between a locking position and a release position, and a tension spring with one end disposed at the second case and the other end disposed at the hook portion. When the hook portion moves to the locking position under an applied force, the hook portion becomes fastened to the fastening portion. After the hook portion has separated from the fastening portion under an applied force, the tension spring exerts a restoring force under which the hook portion returns to the release position. After the hook portion has separated from the fastening portion under the applied force, the tension spring pulls the hook portion back to the release position without a user's manipulation.

The disclosure pertains to a child-proof lock and an unlocking and locking method thereof, the child-proof lock comprises a first lock member and a second lock member, the second lock member is slidably provided on two rod portions of a first rod portion, and the second lock member is displaced outward to disengage from one rod portion, and is then rotated about the other rod portion as an axis of rotation to form an opening for releasing handles for unlocking.

Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.