A lock assembly is intended to improve the security of a roller shutter door or tailgate door, especially on a vehicle used to make frequent deliveries and collections. The lock assembly provides a bolt (15) mounted in an enveloping housing (1) to be displaced solely by the action of a key placed in a lock (14) and rotated. Rotation displaces the bolt (15) between an extended condition where the bolt can engage in a staple (10) so locking the door closed, and a retracted condition where the door can be opened.

A lock assembly is intended to improve the security of a roller shutter door or tailgate door, especially on a vehicle used to make frequent deliveries and collections. The lock assembly provides a bolt (15) mounted in an enveloping housing (1) to be displaced solely by the action of a key placed in a lock (14) and rotated. Rotation displaces the bolt (15) between an extended condition where the bolt can engage in a staple (10) so locking the door closed, and a retracted condition where the door can be opened.

The puck lock security hasp system includes a base, curved upright walls extending from the base, flanges extend outwardly from the curved upright walls, and a U-shaped lock. A standard puck lock can be secured on the base within a space between the curved walls. The U-shaped lock can be positioned and secured over the curved walls to block the keyhole of the puck lock. In some embodiments, the U-shaped lock may include: a hollow pipe filled with a dye or paint for marking a thief cutting into the lock; sections of hollow pipe in the straight parts of the shackle for resisting sawing of the shackle; and/or multiple keyholes, with only one being operable to open the lock.

The present invention provides a resistant lock for locking doors, having a locking mechanism that enable locking the door in any direction without any modification or adjustment thereof, and that provide improved security.

A recreational or utility vehicle system comprising a motorized member that allows for opening of a cargo door utilizing motorized movement to release the cargo door as well as a manual activation device that allows for opening of the cargo door in a manual and mechanical manner. In one arrangement, the recreational or utility vehicle system provides the convenience of opening the cargo door by a simple press of a button which activates the motorized movement. This arrangement also provides for opening of the cargo door when the motorized member fails or when power is unavailable.

A blocking mechanism for preventing the opening of a tail gate on a vehicle having a hitch member, the blocking mechanism comprising a triangularly shaped frame having two horizontal members and two diagonal members, wherein each of the two diagonal members include an upper and lower end and each of the two horizontal members include a proximal and distal end; the lower ends of the two diagonal members are rotationally connected to a connecting bracket and the upper ends are attached to angled brackets, wherein the connecting member is attached to hitch member; the distal ends of the two horizontal members are attached to the angled brackets and the proximal ends are joined via a pair of connection elements; and a padlock is configured to lock the pair of connection elements.

In combination: an over-the-road vehicle with a frame bounding a cargo space and at least one door having inside and outside surfaces and a peripheral edge; and a first locking assembly connected to the vehicle. The first locking assembly extends in an inside to outside direction over at least a portion of the thickness dimension of the peripheral door edge and so that a first portion extends to beyond the outside door surface. The first portion of the first locking assembly is configured to be engaged by a locking device that acts between the first locking assembly and another component to maintain the first door in the closed position. The first locking assembly is configured so that a region of the first portion is locally strengthened in a manner to resist severance and/or bending.

In combination: an over-the-road vehicle with a frame bounding a cargo space and at least one door having inside and outside surfaces and a peripheral edge; and a first locking assembly connected to the vehicle. The first locking assembly extends in an inside to outside direction over at least a portion of the thickness dimension of the peripheral door edge and so that a first portion extends to beyond the outside door surface. The first portion of the first locking assembly is configured to be engaged by a locking device that acts between the first locking assembly and another component to maintain the first door in the closed position. The first locking assembly is configured so that a region of the first portion is locally strengthened in a manner to resist severance and/or bending.

A door of a vehicle includes a door body coupled to a vehicle body. The door body is movable relative to the vehicle body between an open position and a closed position. The door further includes a latch movable relative to the door body between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch is configured to secure the door body in the closed position when the latch in the latched position. An actuator is supported by the door body and operable to move the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position, and a push button actuator is supported by the door body and operable to move the latch from the unlatched position to the latched position. The push button actuator is operable to move the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position without operating the actuator.

Methods and systems are provided for an automated door system for a vehicle. In one example, the automated door system may include a set of manual actuating devices and a set of hands-free actuating devices for automatically unlocking and opening the doors of a commercial vehicle used for transporting cargo. The manual and hands-free actuating devices may be used in response to the operating state of the vehicle.