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Axial pin tumbler lock with electronic features

US6085560A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1999
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7853
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pin tumbler mechanical lock includes an electronic component incorporated in the key which connects to an axial lead aligned to mechanically engage the spring biased contact of the key whereby in order to operate the lock both the mechanical pin tumblers and the electronic signal provided by the key are necessary.

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