Two-piece key assembly
US9506272B2 · kind B2 · utility
21Cited by
101References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/300952
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A key assembly is disclosed. The key assembly may have a blade with a head portion, a shank, and a transition region connecting the head portion to the shank. The key assembly may also have a head configured to receive the blade. The head may have a shoulder located at the transition region to limit engagement of the head with the blade, and at least one tang located at an end of the head opposite the shoulder. The at least one tang may be configured to engage a recess located within a side of the head portion and inhibit removal of the head from the blade.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.