Key cutting machine with improved key holder
US11712743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/300952
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of replicating or copying keys. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved key holder assembly for use in a key cutting machine, the key holder providing a universal or multiply key type holding apparatus to simplify the process of creating a copy of a master key. Spring or otherwise biased components hold a received or inserted ley blank in a preferred position for presenting to a cutting component.
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