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Adaptable low-power electronic locking mechanism

US6361089B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1092
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic locking mechanism comprises a first rod and a second rod. The second rod secures to the first rod by a cam wafer, which is attached to the second rod. A locking and unlocking mechanism secures the cam wafer to the first rod and releases the cam wafer from the first rod via an electrical solenoid.

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