Key system for a rotating barrel lock
US7703311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7881
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A key system including a key for use with a barrel lock having a rotating locking mechanism. The key includes a grip portion and a shank portion operatively attached to the grip portion. The shank portion includes at least one cam surface for rotatably engaging the rotating locking mechanism to permit rotation of the mechanism in one of a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction, but not the other direction, to lock the barrel lock.
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