A padlock including a lock body, a combination mechanism to control movement of a spindle within the lock body, at least one clutch mounted about the spindle each clutch having at least one extended-fin, and alignment of each of the at least one extended-fin with a corresponding gate in the lock body allows for movement of the spindle within the lock body. The padlock may also include a shackle having a long leg and a short leg, and the padlock is positionable between a locked mode in which the short leg of the shackle is positioned within the body and the movement of the spindle within the lock body is substantially limited, and an unlocked mode in which the short leg of the shackle is spaced apart from the body and movement of the spindle within the lock body is allowed.

A padlock including a lock body, a combination mechanism to control movement of a spindle within the lock body, at least one clutch mounted about the spindle each clutch having at least one extended-fin, and alignment of each of the at least one extended-fin with a corresponding gate in the lock body allows for movement of the spindle within the lock body. The padlock may also include a shackle having a long leg and a short leg, and the padlock is positionable between a locked mode in which the short leg of the shackle is positioned within the body and the movement of the spindle within the lock body is substantially limited, and an unlocked mode in which the short leg of the shackle is spaced apart from the body and movement of the spindle within the lock body is allowed.

A padlock with a removable lock cylinder. A retaining member couples the lock cylinder to the padlock's body. In some embodiments, the retaining member includes a flange for actuating the retaining member between a retained position and a released position. The flange is accessible through an opening of the lock body when the shackle is in the unlocked position and inaccessible when the shackle is in the locked position.

A padlock with a removable lock cylinder. A retaining member couples the lock cylinder to the padlock's body. In some embodiments, the retaining member includes a flange for actuating the retaining member between a retained position and a released position. The flange is accessible through an opening of the lock body when the shackle is in the unlocked position and inaccessible when the shackle is in the locked position.

A portable electronic lock comprises a lock body and a securing part that is movable relative to the lock body between a closed position and an open position, wherein the lock body comprises an electromechanical locking device that has an electric motor having a rotor, a latch coupled to the rotor, and a control circuit. The latch can be electrically driven by means of the electric motor from a locking position, in which the securing part located in the closed position is locked to the lock body, into an unlocking position in which the securing part is released for a movement into the open position. A mechanical driving of the latch can be effected by a moving of the securing part from the open position into the closed position, with the latch being drive-effectively coupled to the rotor of the electric motor such that the mechanical driving of the latch effects a forced rotational movement of the rotor. The control circuit is configured to detect the forced rotational movement of the rotor.

A portable electronic lock comprises a lock body and a securing part that is movable relative to the lock body between a closed position and an open position, wherein the lock body comprises an electromechanical locking device that has an electric motor having a rotor, a latch coupled to the rotor, and a control circuit. The latch can be electrically driven by means of the electric motor from a locking position, in which the securing part located in the closed position is locked to the lock body, into an unlocking position in which the securing part is released for a movement into the open position. A mechanical driving of the latch can be effected by a moving of the securing part from the open position into the closed position, with the latch being drive-effectively coupled to the rotor of the electric motor such that the mechanical driving of the latch effects a forced rotational movement of the rotor. The control circuit is configured to detect the forced rotational movement of the rotor.

Disclosed is a lock apparatus for a trailer coupler. The lock apparatus includes a base that has a socket engagement feature that is receivable within a trailer coupler socket. The base of the lock apparatus further includes a locking assembly that has a locking mechanism, a user interface operable to actuate the locking mechanism, and a first and a second rotatable member coupled to the locking mechanism. A rotational axis extends through the first and second rotatable members. The lock apparatus further includes a pivoting shackle that has a middle section disposed between a first end section and a second end section, with the first end section being coupled to the first rotatable member and the second end section being coupled to the second rotatable member. The pivoting shackle is pivotable about the rotational axis between at least a locked position and an unlocked position.

A padlock, which is capable of remaining functional in even very dusty, watery or otherwise difficult conditions is disclosed. In addition, there would be reason for forming the protection level of the padlock to be selectable and updatable as needed to be even better. A protective cap is provided with a gasket and possibly gasketed latch elements.

A padlock, which is capable of remaining functional in even very dusty, watery or otherwise difficult conditions is disclosed. In addition, there would be reason for forming the protection level of the padlock to be selectable and updatable as needed to be even better. A protective cap is provided with a gasket and possibly gasketed latch elements.