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Electronic lock for safes

US11193310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

20Claims

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Assignee

Ellenby Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Aaron Dobbins · Cherry Hill, US
Bob M. Dobbins · Villanova, US
James M. Henry · River Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2020
Grant date	Dec 7, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 27, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05B2047/002
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic lock with an electronic sensing arrangement to accurately sense relative positions of a bolt which mechanically locks a door, such as a door of an electronic drop safe, and to also sense an electronically controlled plunger which locks the bolt in place. The arrangement provides a mechanism for sensing a variety of mechanical malfunctions, as well as, potential fraud or tampering situations.

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