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Recording unit

US4051349A · kind A · utility

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6References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1976
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H27/06
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cylinder lock wherein the insertion and rotation of a selected one of associated keys results in a projection of certain pins, mounted in a row parallel to the axis of the cylinder, radially beyond the cylinder surface in response to the irregularities of the key. The displaced pins effect a closing of contacts in a pattern to produce selected circuit functions. According to the invention the pins, when activated, deflect overlying respective parallel flexible wires extending transversely of the pin row. The deflected wires urge, via an insulated member, overlying movable contact reeds to engage overlying fixed contact members, so that circuits are closed as determined by the irregularities of the key.

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