Digital output lock
US9121196B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7418
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lock assembly comprising a lock body, a shackle, and a locking member configured to selectively lock the shackle relative to the lock body. At least one combination dial is rotatable between various combination positions. The at least one combination dial is associated with the locking member and is configured such that entry of a given series of combination positions causes the locking member to unlock the shackle relative to the lock body. A sensor is configured to sense the rotational position of the al least one combination dial. A display screen is associated with the sensor and is configured to display a position indicia which corresponds to the rotational position of the at least one combination dial.
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