Electronic cable lock system
US9206624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/402
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electromechanical cable lock system comprising an electromechanical locking mechanism including a cable having at least one plug end receivable in the locking mechanism and a plurality of slidable locking plates engageable with the plug in said locking mechanism. At least one of the locking plates is capable of movement in a first direction different from the movement of a second of said locking plates in a second direction. The locking plates are driven by a motor-driven cam mechanism. The system includes a card reader or other credential verifying device and an electronic controller for activating the locking mechanism, The system also includes a barrel lock for over-riding the electronic controller. A plurality of features can detect and alarm in the event of tampering or unauthorized entry.
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