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Electronic lock

US3978376A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 5, 1973
Grant dateAug 31, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 5, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/0069
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic lock providing open/close commands to operate electrically controlled doors. Contacts operated in a predetermined sequence discharge and charge capacitors transfering charge along a capacitor chain to finally close an electronic switch. Contacts not part of the predetermined sequence briefly disable the lock when operated.

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