Rekeyable lock cylinder with enhanced torque resistance
US12359463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B29/0066
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rekeyable lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks disposed in the plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes, for example, a locking bar for blocking rotation of the plug assembly with respect to the cylinder body to prevent unlocking of the rekeyable lock cylinder with an unauthorized object. In some embodiments, the locking bar is configured such that torqueing the plug assembly with an unauthorized object applies force to the locking bar without translating such force to the plurality of racks. This type of arrangement enhances torque resistance of the lock cylinder against attempted forced entry.
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