Locking device for cases, such as briefcases and the like

摘要

A locking apparatus for briefcases and the like includes a pair of latch-securing mechanisms mountable on one case section for releasably securing latches mounted on the other case section. The latch-securing mechanisms include sliders which are slidable in opposite longitudinal directions. A push button located adjacent a longitudinal center of the locking apparatuses simultaneously releases both sliders for spring-biased movement to a latch-releasing position. A combination lock restrains the push button when off-combination and releases the push-button when on-combination.