Multi-key duplication, identification and cutting machine with clamp
US8992145B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/301064
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A key duplication system comprising a key duplication housing wherein at least one key receiving aperture on a first side of the housing sized to receive a key blade and at least one key clamp adjacent to the at least one key receiving aperture, the clamp comprising a first clamp arm with a surface topography corresponding to a first key blade surface topography and a second clamp arm with a surface topography corresponding to a second key blade different from the first key blade.
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