LOCK MECHANISM FOR SECURING A LOCKABLE VOLUME

摘要

A lock and method of locking a lockable volume is described. The lock may be located on a door of a lockable volume, such as a locker configured to hold an item. The lock may comprise a post and a cam, the cam having an opening corresponding to the size and shape of the post. The cam is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotation of the cam about the axis releasably secures the post within the opening, thereby locking the door to which the post is attached.

主权项

1. A lock comprising:
a post, which comprises:
a shaft;a neck connected to the shaft, the neck having a first diameter; anda head, connected to the neck, the head having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is larger than the first diameter; and a rolling cam having an opening formed in a first surface, wherein the first surface comprises an opening configured to receive the neck and the head of the post, and a securing portion configured to secure the neck and head of the post; wherein the rolling cam rotates about an axis of rotation to selectively secure the post.