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Multi-piece key assembly

US9243426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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58Claims

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Assignee

THE HILLMAN GROUP, INC. · US

Inventors

Phillip Gerlings · Chandler, US
Michael J. Schmidt · Queen Creek, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 7, 2014
Grant date	Jan 26, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 7, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T70/7876
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A key assembly is disclosed. The key assembly may have a blade, and a head configured to receive the blade. The key assembly may also have a locking feature separate from the blade and the head. The locking feature may be received by the head and configured to inhibit removal of the blade from the head via interference. The locking feature may deform during connection to the blade.

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