Magnetically repelling lock assembly
US8997538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7904
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lock assembly (10) including a plug (12) having a keyway (14) for inserting therein a key (16), and a movable element (18) movingly disposed in the plug (12), the movable element (18) being divided into at least two separate magnetic portions (20, 22) arranged to move relative to one another and having identical magnetic polarity, wherein the magnetic portions (20, 22) are sufficiently near one another such that one of the magnetic portions (20, 22) applies a magnetic repelling force on the other magnetic portion (20, 22).
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