Multi-purpose locking device using laser and optical fibers

Details Multi-purpose locking device using laser and optical fibers Multi-purpose locking device using laser and optical fibers

1997-08-13

1998-11-17

Swarthout, Brent A.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

340543, 70277, 70278, 70DIG51, E05B 4506, E05B 4700

Patent

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058382321

ABSTRACT:
A multi-purpose locking device including a key made of a material, which is not a metal, but a synthetic resin, thereby enabling the key to be easily carried by the user. The key also has a configuration capable of selecting a key number from numerous possible key numbers, thereby preventing even skilled lock-picking persons from opening the locking device unless the key is used. The key includes a plurality of fine apertures and block members fitted in selected ones of the apertures and adapted to close those apertures. Light receiving positions are set by the apertures not closed by the block members whereas light shielding positions are set by the apertures closed by the block members. A locked state of the locking device is unlocked only when light is received at the light receiving positions while being shielded at the light shielding positions. The locking device also includes an alarming unit adapted to generate an alarm when an incorrect key is inserted into a keyhole, thereby preventing an attempt at trespass. The multi-purpose locking device of the present invention is effectively usable for safes, gate doors and car doors.

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patent: 4534194 (1985-08-01), Aydin
patent: 5132661 (1992-07-01), Pinnow
patent: 5283431 (1994-02-01), Rhine
patent: 5552587 (1996-09-01), Moorhouse

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