Programmable key and improved lock assembly

Details Programmable key and improved lock assembly Programmable key and improved lock assembly

1987-01-20

1991-04-02

Smith, Gary L.

Locks

Operating mechanism

Using a powered device

70408, E05B 4700

Patent

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050038010

ABSTRACT:
An improved key and lock assembly in which an electronically coded circuit is embedded in the handle of a conventional key and at least one electrical terminal extends from the handle adjacent to and electrically isolated from the key shank so as to contact a similarly located and biased terminal on the lock assembly when the key is fully inserted therein.

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