MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LOCKING DEVICE Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: lock production. SUBSTANCE: multi-functional locking device has a frame comprising two sections subdivided by an aperture. Insertion pieces with central opening for a bow and with passages are installed in the frame. Spring loaded locking pins are placed in the passages. The frame may be placed on a bracket. Key of the locking device presents a plate with pins of different height. Locking pins are squeezed out by the key. Grooves for the pins are placed in the area of central opening for the bow. Meanwhile the bow is putting in the insertion pieces. The key is removed, the locking pins are squeezed out and come in bow grooves. Locking device is closed. EFFECT: high reliability. 5 cl, 8 dwg