Abstract: The invention relates to a built-in safety device comprising a housing (3) and a rotor (4) mounted therein. Tumblers (8) are mounted in the housing (3) and in the rotor (4). The maximal length (A) of the built-in safety device (1) is approximately 40 mm, and the effective part (2c) of the key (2) is essentially as long as the rotor (4). In addition, the rotor (4) is constructed as one piece and can be operated from both sides thereof. The inventive built in safety device can be installed in a mortise lock more easily than a cross-key bit safety device and permits the production of a locking system.

Abstract: A structure of a lockset is disclosed. The lockset structure includes a key and a lock body, wherein the key and the lock hole of the latch are provided with at least one end corner having a skew face with a corresponding angle. Any key with un-matching angle is prevented from inserting into the lock hole so as to avoid other parties to open the lockset with un-matching keys.

Abstract: A structure of a lockset is disclosed. The lockset structure includes a key and a lock body, wherein the key and the lock hole of the latch are provided with at least one end corner having a skew face with a corresponding angle. Any key with un-matching angle is prevented from inserting into the lock hole so as to avoid other parties to open the lockset with un-matching keys.

Abstract: A lock has a flat key having a flat blade extending along a key axis and having an axially extending edge formed to each side of a central axially extending key plane with a pair of axially extending inner edge surfaces flanking the key plane and each formed with a plurality of bits offset transversely at different spacings from the key axis. The bits on one side of the key plane are offset axially to the bits on the other side of the key plane as described above. A barrel having an inner surface centered on a lock axis holds a plug rotatable about the lock axis in the barrel, bisected by a plug plane including the lock axis, and formed with an axially extending and open key hole adapted to receive the key with the axes coaxial and the planes coplanar. A respective set of axially spaced tumblers is dis-placeable in the plug to each side of the plug plane parallel to the plug plane. The tumblers of one of the sets engage the key in the hole at locations offset axially from the tumblers of the other set.

Abstract: A cylinder lock (1) comprises a cylinder housing (2), a plug (3) having a key slot (3c), and a driver (20). The cylinder housing (2) has a row of pin channels in a “twelve o'clock” position and a row of pin channels in a “ten o'clock” position, to enable the lock to be operated with a service key that can be inserted in the “ten o'clock” position. A cylindrical latching element (15) surrounds the inner end of the plug and moves in accompaniment with rotation of the plug as the plug is turned with a standard key (8). The latching element (15) is held fixed when the plug is rotated by means of a service key (9). The latching element is designed to co-act with means on the driver that enable the plug (3) to move axially upon transition of the “twelve o'clock” position, wen the plug is rotated by means of the service key. The latching element is held fixed in relation to the housing (2) by means of an intermediate pin (6).

Abstract: A lock core device of an anti-theft tumbler pin type includes a housing defining a lock core hole, a plurality of first tumbler pin holes, at least one side tumbler pin hole, and a transverse hole, a lock core rotatably mounted in the housing and defining a plurality of second tumbler pin holes which are moved by the lock core to align with the first tumbler pin holes and to align with the side tumbler pin hole, a plurality of tumbler pin sets each slidably mounted in the first tumbler pin hole and each including a top tumbler pin and a bottom tumbler pin movable in the second tumbler pin hole, at least one block pin slidably mounted in the side tumbler pin hole and rested on a peripheral wall of the lock core or inserted into the second tumbler pin hole, and a control tumbler pin set slidably mounted in the transverse hole and including a transverse tumbler pin rested on the block pin.

Abstract: A key-operated ignition lock has a housing configured to protectively shield an electrical switch. An operating knob has a tubular body that extends through a first passage defined by the housing, and is rotable therein between a plurality of angular positions including on “off” position. The tubular body defines a second passage wherein elements including a key-receiving plug of a lock mechanism are journaled for rotation between “locked” and “unlocked” positions. Alignable bores formed 1) in the tubular body, 2) in a locking plate that surrounds the tubular body, 3) in the plug, and 4) in a barrel that surrounds the plug support an end-to-end arrangement of pins that permit a suitably configured key to be inserted into the plug only when the knob is in its “off” position, and to permit the knob to be rotated out of its “off” position only when the key is removed from the plug.

Abstract: A system having a non-duplicatable key and a lock cylinder for the key, in which the radius (4) of the non-toothed edge of the key (1), i.e.

Abstract: Improved squiggle keys and cylinder locks include a squiggle key groove formed along a first broad surface of the squiggle key and a plurality of bittings formed along a second opposite broad surface of the squiggle key. The cylinder lock includes a plurality of rotatable discs that have groove-following elements that are rotated via the groove on the key. The rotatable discs operate to prevent a plug of the cylinder lock from rotating unless a correct squiggle key is inserted into a keyway in the plug. The bittings formed along the second opposite broad surface of the squiggle key are generally circular and have inner regions with a different depth than outer regions of the bittings. As a result, tumbler pins can be located along the inner and/or outer regions of the bittings which enables increased keying capabilities and variations and which enables a common lock to be operated by keys for different cylinder locks.

Abstract: A tamperproof lock includes a housing of a cylindrical construction, and a lock body located in the cylindrical housing. The lock body is rotatably located in the housing such that the lock body can be turned by a key which is inserted thereinto. As the lock body is turned a predetermined angle by the key, the lock body is disengaged with the housing.

Abstract: A lock with a plug (2) removable from a housing (16) is disclosed. The plug (2) includes a restraining member (46) and a protrusion (40) which engages a concentric groove (52) formed onto a plug housing. Intersecting the concentric groove is a longitudinal groove (50). Upon inserting an operation key the restraining member is forced into engagement with the concentric groove thereby preventing plug removal even upon alignment of the protrusion with the longitudinal groove (50). Upon inserting a removal key (42) the restraining member (46) is disengaged from the concentric groove so that the plug may be withdrawn upon rotationally aligning the protrusion (40) with the longitudinal groove (50). In this manner a simple and compact removable plug is provided to aid rapid lock re-keying.

Abstract: An improved lock structure, and especially a lock structure in which a stepped shaped wall of the key hole in the lock core can be cooperated with a key to allow the key to be drawn out regardless of its angular position. The lock core can also be rotated from an unlocking position to a locking position without the key; convenience thus is increased. Besides, a plurality of pusher pins are allocated in multiple directions to increase the difficulty of unlocking by a thief, this can thereby increase theft-proof effect.

Abstract: A U-shaped lock includes a housing, a shackle holder and a cap closing the housing. A U-shaped shackle has two ends inserted in two shackle holes in the cap and the shackle holder. A lock unit with a pin tumbler mechanism is fixed in a lock hole of the shackle holder, being rotated for two stages of angles by a key to move a pull rod unit fitted in a horizontal lengthwise hole on the lock hole in the shackle holder outward or inward to lock or unlock the two ends of the shackle.

Abstract: A locking cylinder (1) with a cylindrical housing (2) of which the core bore (7) receives a cylindrical core (8) having a key channel (9) with core pins provided in the cylindrical core and housing pins displaceably guided in housing pin bores, the housing pins being resiliently biased by springs in the direction of the core pins, and with at least one additional, core-adjacent tumbler element (15) adjacent the wide-side profile of the key, the element (15) being displaceable in a cavity (H) crossing the rotational interface of the cylindrical core, the tumbler element being spring biased in the outward direction of the core and having a control projection (22, 51) projecting sidewards into the key channel (9, 43).

Abstract: A safety lock comprises a spring-loaded tumbler (4) which is arranged in a twistlock cylinder (1) and which is provided with a rotor pin (12) and a housing pin (2) which are arranged in order, for the rotational release of the rotor (3), by means of an insertable key introduced into a keyway (22) of the twistlock cylinder (1). A blocking member (5), which follows the housing pin (9) in the event of an attempt to unlock the lock, has a part (11) which is guided displaceably in the housing pin (9) and which is connected magnetically to the rotor pin (12).

Abstract: A lock cylinder, operable by a key having key contours which include coded key contours. A cylindrical rotor is rotatably mounted within a stator. A keyway extends longitudinally into the rotor. A plurality of primary pinways extend transverse to the keyway, between the keyway and stator bore. The primary pinways meet the stator bore at a stator plane. A primary pin extends in each of the primary pinways, each primary pin having a contact end and a clearing end. Each primary pin has a coded length which corresponds with one of the coded key contours. At least one cam supports each primary pin in an interfering position where it interferes with rotation of the rotor within the stator when the key is not inserted into the keyway. When the key is inserted in the keyway, the primary pin is allowed to fall and follow the key contours.

Abstract: A lock insert with at least one revolving operating projection (1) for the lock pawl includes a first locking system (2) for axial contact with the frontal end (3) of the key (4) and a second locking system (10) for radial contact with the key (4). The first locking system (2) is formed by a blocking liner (7) with a bottom (5) with an axial carrier cavity (6) for the frontal end (3) of the key (4), and is provided on the outside with at least one operating projection (1) and in its housing with at least one radial opening (8) with a distance element (9) placed therein. The second locking system (10) is formed by a hollow unrevolving liner (11) coaxially enclosing on the outside and on the inside the blocking liner (7) and is provided with radially slidable elevation structures (12) for each distance element (9).

Abstract: A key blank including a generally elongate shaft portion defining a key combination surface adapted to have formed thereon key cuts which define a key combination, the key blank including a movable pin element retained within the elongate shaft portion, the movable pin element being displaceable in a single direction, outwardly from the key combination surface.

Abstract: A tumbler assembly for a key operable locking mechanism (hereinafter referred to as a "key mechanism"), includes support means (12) and a plurality of tumblers (14) mounted in the support means. The assembly, suitably orientated relative to a three-axis co-ordinate system for which it is appropriate to designate the axes as being vertical, lateral and horizontal, has tumblers (14) mounted in the support means (12) in a random or sequential series which extends longitudinally in the support means. The tumblers (14) are mounted for movement to and away from a respective active position by substantially linear movement. The support means has first (14a) and second (14b) laterally opposite sides, with each tumbler accessible at each of those sides. Each of the tumblers (14) is configured at the first side (14a) for effecting its movement by engagement with a configured key blade of a suitable key presented longitudinally (20) along the first side (14a).

Abstract: A cylinder lock with a resiliently biased auxiliary locking pin, the auxiliary locking pin having a first end which functions as a tenon and a second end which defines a cam follower. The first end of the auxiliary locking pin extends into the keyway and is engaged by a cooperating key blade having a longitudinal slot which defines a mortise. The second end of the auxiliary locking pin normally engages a recess in the inner diameter of the lock shell, a camming surface being provided at one side of the recess. The depth profile of the mortise increases from an initial tenon receiving depth, at the blade tip, to a functional depth, at a point displaced from the blade tip, where the locking pin is partially withdrawn from the shell recess to enable rotation of the lock core relative to the shell.

Abstract: A cylinder lock is provided with a resiliently biased auxiliary locking pin which projects into the keyway, the auxiliary locking pin having a first end which is shaped to in part define a flaring tenon and a second end which engages a locking recess in the lock shell. The cooperating key has a blade with a longitudinal slot shaped, in the manner of a mortise, to engage the first end of the auxiliary locking pin, the depth profile of the mortise increasing from an initial engagement depth to a functional depth. Key insertion causes generation of an axial force which is applied to the head of the auxiliary locking pin to retract the pin second end from the shell locking recess.

Abstract: A lock for use with a lock code setting key and a new lock code setting key, and having (a) a first cylindrical tube with a first radially extending slot for receiving a first biasing element and a first locking element, (b) a driving element having an axially extending key hole and a radially extending peripheral hole for receiving a second locking element, and (c) a second cylindrical tube arranged between the first cylindrical tube and the driving element and having a radially extending through hole for receiving a third locking element and a radially extending positioning hole for receiving a second biasing element and a fourth locking element.

Abstract: A key has a flat key body having a blade extending along a longitudinal insert axis and having a front edge formed with transversely directed bitting, an opposite longitudinally extending back edge, and a pair of oppositely directed faces. Each face is formed with at least two longitudinally extending front grooves extending adjacent the front edge a full length of the blade and having depths equal to more than half of a transverse thickness of the blade, a longitudinally extending back groove having a floor at a depth equal to less than half of the blade thickness, and an elongated angled groove extending at an acute angle to and across the respective back groove at an intersection and having a part-cylindrical floor aligned with and forming a smooth continuation of the floor of the respective back groove at the intersection.

Abstract: A system of non-reproducible locking key and cylinder for said key, which being a flat-blade type key (1) has installed a lengthwise swinging member (6) with the capacity of realizing two combined rotary movements of limited width, which are: a first perpendicular transverse movement at the bottom of said flat blade (1), a second angular sweep rotary movement which takes place in the direction of the width of said blade, movements which are produced respectively with relation to a first (7a, 7b) and second (8) axes. The swinging member (6) being located in a sectorial window (9) which runs through the thickness of the key, forming radial lateral sidewalls (9c) which extend divergently between a relatively narrower front wall (9b) located adjacent the entering end of key (1), and a relatively wider arched rear wall (9c) in opposition thereto.

Abstract: A lock and key combination including a lock cylinder made by connecting a plurality of locking pieces in a stack, each locking piece including a base, which has a top recess at the top side, a front recess, keyway in the middle of the front recess, and a plurality of receiving chambers disposed in the front recess at two opposite sides by the keyway, a plurality of retainer elements mounted in the receiving chambers and forced by a respective spring toward the keyway and having a respective lug at one side, an actuating plate mounted within the front recess of the base, having a projecting locating plate at the top inserted into the top recess of the base and forced upwards by a spring, and a plurality of T-shaped control slots which receive the lugs of the retainer elements, and a cover fastened to the base by hooks and cover over the actuating plate, wherein when the lugs of the retainer elements are moved to the unlocking position by the key, the projecting locating plate is forced into the top recess of t

Abstract: A pin tumbler lock has a rotary plug with three rows of tumbler pin mounting holes to accommodate a large number of tumblers. Rotational control of the plug is by means of a stop plate carried on a stem which is an integral extension of the plug. The lock cylinder has a rearwardly extending tab having its opposite side edges in registration with stop surfaces on the stop plate to limit the plug motion in two directions. The lock may be shortened by such provision of exterior rotational control to provide a shortened locking dimension and/or to accommodate a substantial number of pins and tumblers.

Abstract: The rotary locking cylinder has a housing with a longitudinal bore hole in which a rotor is inserted. In the lower region of the bore hole, a groove-shaped recess is worked into the housing, a blocking insert being inserted into this recess. This blocking insert projects into the key groove and prevents the rotor from being turned by force so as to shear off the tumbler pins. When employing unauthorized opening methods, the blocking insert must be held against the repelling force of spring elements in an inactive position, which substantially impedes such unauthorized methods or even renders them impossible.

Abstract: A safety lock and key includes a cylindrical stator and rotor having conventional spring-loaded moving rotor pins and moving stator pins. A first rotor pin/stator pin combination is at substantially 45 degrees to a first face of the key while a second rotor pin/stator pin combination is substantially perpendicular to a second face of the key on the opposite side. The centerlines of the rotor pin/stator pin combinations pass through the center of rotation of the rotor. A housing in the key contains a moving element and emerges from the first face of the key inclined at the same angle as the first rotor pin/stator pin combination. The housing also emerges from the second face of the key through a tapered bore that receives the second rotor pin/stator pin combination. A tapered head of the second rotor pin engages a rear portion of the moving element in the housing, thus engaging the moving element with the first rotor pin/stator pin combination.

Abstract: A difficult-to-duplicate key for operating a rotatable plug and cylinder lock has an imaginary center axis that extends along the length of the key at a location situated between opposed, relatively narrow edge surfaces, and centered between opposed, relatively wide side surfaces. The edge and side surfaces cooperate to define a key of generally rectangular cross section. First, second and third rows of concave recesses are formed in and extend lengthwise along the side and edge surfaces of the key for receiving rounded inner end regions of pin tumblers of the plug and cylinder lock when the key is inserted to an operating position in a keyway of the lock for positioning the tumblers to permit the plug to be rotated relative to the cylinder. The recesses of the first, second and third rows extend along first, second and third sets of recess axes that extend in first, second and third planes, respectively, that radiate from the imaginary center axis.

Abstract: A key blank including a generally elongate shaft portion defining a key combination surface adapted to have formed thereon key cuts which define a key combination, the key blank including a movable pin element retained within the elongate shaft portion, the movable pin element being displaceable in a single direction, outwardly from the key combination surface.

Abstract: A key for a rotationally adjustable cylinder core (4) with a lock cylinder (3) containing a cryptochannel (11) freely leading into the peripheral area of the cylinder core (4) and, more particularly, to a key for a cylinder core of locking systems, which is provided with a profiled region (15), which is provided with lateral recesses (such as 17, 18), facing the back of the key that is flush with the peripheral area of the cylinder core when the key is inserted, and with a notched region (13), which faces the opposite key breast, can be inserted into the central cylinder core region of the cryptochannel (11), has a round, cylindrical and, particularly, a circular, cylindrical shape, as well as milled slots, depressions or similar notches (16) disposed peripherally and axially offset in the key for arranging tumbler elements (8), which are mounted in the lock cylinder (3) and can be adjusted radially to the core center of the lock cylinder (3).

Abstract: A key operated rotatable plug and cylinder define pin-receiving holes arranged in first, second and third rows that extend in first, second and third planes, respectively that radiate from a common center axis that extends substantially centrally through a plug-defined keyway. A key of generally rectangular cross-section is insertable into the keyway to bring recesses that are formed in its two relatively flat side surfaces and in one of its narrow edge surfaces into alignment with the pin-receiving holes so that inner ends of tumbler pins that are carried within the holes are received in the key-defined recesses to position the tumbler pins to permit plug rotation relative to the cylinder. The first plane extends from the center axis through the holes of the first row, and parallels the opposed, relatively flat side surfaces of a keyway-inserted key.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a cylindrical key plug with a key slot and a shell surrounding the plug. A first locking mechanism is provided by split top pins projecting across the shear surface interface between the plug and the shell and are positioned to align the split with the shear surface by notches of varying height located along the top of a key. Second and preferably third locking mechanisms are also located in the plug and include a locking bar that projects into a locking groove in the shell when in the locked position. The locking bar has an offset ridge along an upper edge that prevents the locking bar from moving to an unlocked position unless side pins having recesses adapted to receive the ridge are properly positioned by depressions of the correct depth along the side of the key to align the recesses with the ridge. The lock can be easily rekeyed by simply reversing the locking bar.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock shell, at least first and second key plugs, at least first and second tumbler means, and a key for operating the first and second tumbler means. The lock shell has a front end, a rear end, and an accommodation hole extending from the front end to the rear end. The first and second key plugs are aligned axially and are mounted rotatably within the accommodation hole of the lock shell. The first and second key plugs respectively have first and second key ways. The first and second tumbler means are used for positioning respectively the first and second key plugs against the lock shell when the lock assembly is in a locked position. The key can operate the first and second tumbler means so as to rotate the first and second key plugs simultaneously.

Abstract: A key and rotary cylinder for a safety lock are disclosed. The key has in its shank a continuous bore hole in which two opposite control elements are supported. These control elements are movable inwardly against the restoring force of a pressure spring arranged in the bore hole. An additional tumbler is lifted by a control element when the key is inserted into a key slot of the rotary locking cylinder. This additional tumbler engages in a recess of the stator. When using a key without a control element, the rotor is blocked by means of the tumbler. When using a key according to the invention, the rotor can be turned and the tumbler is lifted out of the recess and the control element is moved inward radially. After turning by 90.degree., for example, a counterpin of the stator is brought into line by the tumbler. In the absence of a control element, the rotor is blocked by the counterpin in this case as well.

Abstract: An additional tumbler (10) is disposed in the rotary lock cylinder, which is aligned by means of a control element (19) disposed in the key (16). A blocking element (6) is provided in the stator (2) at a distance from this tumbler (10) which, in a set rotational position of the rotor (3), radially displaces the control element (19) with the core pin (13) of the additional tumbler (10) against a restoring force.

Abstract: A lock system has lock cylinders (5) in which the rotor (9) is lodged as usual in the cylinder housing, (11) as well as lock cylinders (6) in which the rotor (10) is rotated through 180.degree. about its longitudinal axis relative to the other rotors (9). The security keys for the lock system are flat keys and not turning keys and, in the event that these are priority keys, have two completely independent key codes. The invention also provides a further possibility for increasing the number of variations of the lock and thus for increasing its security.

Abstract: A cylinder lock has a cylindrical plug which is formed with a longitudinally extending keyway and which has a plurality of pin tumblers extending into the keyway. Each of the pin tumblers has a cylindrical outer part and a concentric inner part telescopically slidable within the outer part. A key is inserted into the keyway and has a tumbler activating side which is formed with a longitudinally extending groove, a groove base having projections and/or recesses formed therein and a pair of upwardly extending key blades joined by the groove base. The inner part of each of the pin tumblers has a distal end which extends into the groove and which engages a corresponding one of the projections and/or recesses. The key blades are formed with matching key bit grooves which engage the outer parts of the pin tumblers.

Abstract: A lock structure with a warning device, in which an additional set of tumblers are installed on the four sides of the cylinder body, the plug member and the sliding sleeves; in case of a wrong key being inserted into the cylinder body, the tumblers will be touched and projected outwards to trigger off a warning device.

Abstract: A small re-combinate lock for equipment and furniture such as desks and cabinets. The lock is comprised of a generally cylindrical shell and a removable plug rotatably mounted inside of the shell. The plug has a core and a plurality of multi-piece tumblers slideably mounted in the core. Each tumbler is an assembly comprised of a wafer holder and a combining wafer removably mounted at an end portion of the wafer holder. A wafer support ring is mounted on the core adjacent to one side of each tumbler and a rotatable wafer carrier is mounted on the core adjacent to the opposite side of the tumbler. The wafer support ring is keyed to the core and the wafer carrier is rotatable on the core. In each wafer carrier there are a plurality of coded wafers which can be exchanged with the combinating wafer of an adjacent tumbler. To re-combinate the lock, the plug is first removed from the shell with a master key.

Abstract: A pickproof lock assembly has two lock sections which can be opened by a single key. The first lock section includes a key plug and a first set of tumbler members which engage radial pits provided on the key so as to disengage the key plug from the lock shell. The second lock section includes first and second movable plug halves disposed inside the lock shell and a second set of tumbler members. The key has axially extending curve protrusions on one end to move the first and second plug halves and align groove-free spaces on the surface of the first and second plug halves to form a continuous annular path. The second set of tumbler members contacts the first and second plug halves at the annular path to permit rotation of the key plug relative to the lock shell.

Abstract: A lock assembly has a lock body and a flexible key. The lock body includes at least two plug pieces having confronting faces with longitudinal curved grooves. The plug pieces cooperatively form a cylindrical plug. The curved grooves are complementary so as to form a longitudinal curved keyway with a cross-section that is shaped to have an upright first portion and a cross-wise second portion. A first set of tumbler members is provided on the cylindrical plug and extends in the direction of the upright first portion. A second set of tumbler members is provided on the cylindrical plug and extends in the direction of the cross-wise second portion. The flexible key is adapted to be received in the curved keyway and is useful for actuating the tumbler members. The flexible key includes a chain of successively hinged knuckles.

Abstract: A lock cylinder with key, in which the cylinder has a rotor and a stator with radial tumbler pins and the key has depressions corresponding to the tumbler pins, has at least one tumbler pin exercising the function of a control pin (K), in that a zone formed by an offset is used for a flank code (f), provided in addition to the depth code (T) and having a diameter (B) corresponding to an additional code and the associated key has a depression with side flangs (8), whose spacing corresponds to the coded diameter (B) of the offset of the control pin.

Abstract: A cylinder lock is provided which comprises a cylindrical housing; a core which is rotatably mounted in the housing, thereby defining a shear line; a first tumbler slidably disposed in a first aperture; means for moving the first tumbler between a locked and an unlocked position; a second tumbler slidably disposed in a second aperture; and means for moving the second tumbler between a locked and an unlocked position. When the lock is in the locked position, the first tumbler extends across the shear line into the first aperture of the core. When a correct key is inserted into the keyway, the first tumbler is urged completely into the core below the shear line. The second tumbler is arranged such that when the lock is in the locked position, the second tumbler extends across the shear line and such that when the correct key is inserted, the second tumbler is urged completely into the housing above the shear line.

Abstract: A rotary type cylinder lock, a lock and key blade combination system and a locking tumbler are disclosed. The lock includes a row of locking tumblers (15a, 15b, 15c) being non-rotatably guided for elevational movement so as to cooperate with a side bar (19) for releasing the lock. The locking tumblers are provided with fingers (18a, 18b, 18c) located in specific positions, so that the free end portions (24a, 24b, 24c) of the fingers, which make contact with a wave-like code pattern of a key blade, form a specific, irregular longitudinal distribution pattern being different from the longitudinal distribution of the tumbler body parts.

Abstract: The cylinder lock comprises a plug and auxiliary pins which are disposed in seats, provided on the plugs and arranged laterally to the channel of introduction of the key. On introducing the key into the lock the pins are displaced from their seats such that, when the key is not the right one, they will engage into recesses on the outer casing of the lock, thus inhibiting rotation of the plug. By intervening on the pins it is also possible to obtain a set of hierarchically different locks for fabricating master key systems.

Abstract: An arrangement to releasably secure each of the two doors of a utility carrier box mounted transversely behind the cab of a pick-up vehicle and on the side walls of the pick-up, the arrangement comprising staples secured to the end walls of the box below the end flanges of the doors when the doors are in closed position, and a steep strap extending from below one staple, over the top of the closed box and down to a point beyond the other staple, and in conformity with the surface of the closed box over which the strap means extends, each end of the strap being slotted to enable the link of the staple beyond which it extends to be passed through the slot and to receive the link of a padlock which is locked.

Abstract: A coin operated vending machine is disclosed having a mechanism for setting at least three prices at which an article is to be vended. Price selection is remotely effected by an externally accessible lock.

Abstract: A locking device comprises a lock cylinder and a reversible flat key having indentations located on opposite broad faces of the key for the arrangement of tumbler pins, and having a rib associated with each row of indentations, into the sectional area of which at least one of the pins extends and the crest of which rib projects beyond the broad face of the key. The deepest reached indentation lies nearest to the crest of the rib and several indentations of a row of indentations are integrated into a through groove of variable depth levels.

Abstract: A cylinder lock and key includes one or more lateral ribs extending from a flat key and formed of a shape memory material. Auxiliary lock pins arranged in a cylinder core read the shape of the lateral ribs of the key and enable the lock to be opened only when the memory material of the ribs responds to the application of energy.