Fully automatic key duplicating machine with automatic key model identification system
US8287215B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/30616
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fully automatic key duplicating machine. A master key alignment module is movably disposed into and out of proximity with a master key clamping module, the master key being aligned by the alignment module within the master key clamping module. A master key identification module is disposed in fixed relation to the master key clamping module and identifies a type of key secured in the master key clamping module. A central positioning base is provided automatically movable into and out of engagement with the key cutting module and optionally the alignment module, adapted to move the master key alignment module into proximity with the master key clamping module and adapted to secure a key blank to be cut at the key cutting module in accordance with the tooth pattern of a clamped master key.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.