Identification module for key making machine.
Abstract
An identification module is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key, and an imaging assembly con figured to generate an image of the shank while the existing key is being manually held in the key receiving assembly. The identification module may also have a housing configured to house the key receiving assembly and the imaging assembly. The housing may have a slot formed therein to receive the existing key. The identification module further may have a tip guide configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key as the tip is inserted through the slot. The tip guide may be linearly movable by insertion of the existing key from a first location at the slot to a second location away from the slot.

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- 1REIVINDICACIONES IMPI INSTtnjT· MEXICANO DELA MONEDA» INDUmUAl 1. Un módulo de identificación para un sistema para hacer llaves, caracterizado porque comprende:un ensamble de recepción de llave configurado para recibir sólo un fuste de una llave existente;un ensamble de generación de imágenes configurado para generar una imagen del fuste mientras que la llave existente se sostiene manualmente en el ensamble de recepción de llave;un alojamiento configurado para alojar el ensamble de recepción de llave y el ensamble de generación de imágenes, el alojamiento tiene una ranura formada en el mismo para recibir la llave existente;una guia de punta que tiene un rebajo configurada para recibir una punta del fuste de la llave existente a medida que la punta se inserta a través de la ranura, la guia de punta es linealmente móvil por la inserción de la llave existente desde una primera ubicación adyacente a la ranura hasta una segunda ubicación lejos de la ranura;y al menos un sensor asociado con la guia de punta y configurado para indicar el movimiento de la guia de punta lejos de la primera posición y el cese del movimiento en la segunda ubicación, caracterizado porque: el módulo de identificación se activa selectivamente en base al movimiento de la guía de punta lejos de la primera IMPÍ INSTITUTO MÍXICANO M LA mOHSDAU INDUSTRIAL ubicación;y el ensamble de generación de imágenes se activa selectivamente para capturar la imagen del fuste de la llave existente en base al cese del movimiento.
- 2El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque:la punta de guía tiene una ranura que forma una ventana que expone un extremo de punta del fuste;y el ensamble de generación de imágenes se configura para capturar una imagen del extremo de punta a través de la ventana dentro del rebajo.
- 3El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 2, caracterizado además porque incluye una guía de cabeza configurada para mover una cabeza de la llave existente en una alineación centrada con la guía de punta.
- 4El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, que además incluye una contraluz, caracterizado porque:la imagen generada por el ensamble de generación de imágenes incluye al menos una imagen en contraluz;y el módulo de identificación se configura para hacer una clasificación de la llave existente como una llave de borde cortado o una llave con fresado lateral con base en la imagen en contraluz. í I
- 5El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la IMPI INSTITUTO MRKICANO •t I.A MOPIRDAt) INDUSTRIAL porque el módulo de se configura para medir de la llave existente con base en la clasificación sin la remoción de la llave existente desde el ensamble de recepción de llave.
- 6El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 4, caracterizado porque el ensamble de generación de imágenes incluye:al menos una luz lateral configurada para dirigir la luz hacia una superficie primaria de la llave existente en una dirección sustancialmente oblicua hasta la superficie primaria;y una cámara configurada para generar la imagen en contraluz mientras que la contraluz se enciende, y generar una imagen en luz lateral cuando el al menos una luz lateral se enciende.
- 7El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la
- 8El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la 77 IMPI ΜΤΙΤυΤΟ mwucanl;M LA FROUBDAP INDUSTRIAL reivindicación 7, caracterizado porque la imagen en contraluz incluye una imagen de una punta del fuste, los bordes del fuste y los soportes ubicados en una transición entre el fuste y una porción de cabeza de la llave existente,
- 9El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 7, caracterizado porque:la al menos una luz lateral incluye dos luces laterales;y la cámara se configura para generar la imagen en luz lateral mientras que las dos luces laterales se encienden de forma separada en diferentes momentos.
- 10El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque:el ensamble de generación de imágenes además incluye un láser configurado para generar franjas por láser en la llave existente;la cámara se configura para generar múltiples imágenes de franjas por láser mientras que el láser se enciende;y el módulo de identificación además se configura para crear una imagen de franja por láser compuesta de la llave existente con base en las múltiples imágenes de franja por láser.
- 11El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado además porque incluye una IMPI instituto mexicano Ot LA FROFIÍDA» INDUSTRIAL contraluz y cubierta removible ubicada entre la la llave existente cuando la llave existente se recibe dentro del ensamble de recepción de luz.
- 12El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 11, caracterizado porque:la cubierta removible es transparente;y la cubierta removible es accesible desde un lado del módulo de identificación que también tiene el ensamble de recepción de llave.
- 13Un módulo de identificación para un sistema para hacer llaves, caracterizado porque comprende:un alojamiento que tiene una ranura formada en el mismo para recibir una llave existente;un ensamble de recepción de llave dispuesto dentro del alojamiento y configurado para recibir sólo un fuste de la llave existente;una contraluz;al menos una luz lateral configurada para dirigir la luz hacia una superficie primaria de la llave existente en una dirección sustancialmente oblicua hasta la superficie primaria;y una cámara configurada para generar una imagen de silueta mientras que la contraluz se enciende, y para generar una imagen en luz lateral cuando la al menos una luz lateral se enciende, IMPI en donde: el módulo de identificación determinar una clasificación de la llave la imagen de silueta;el módulo de identificación determinar un perfil INSTITUTO MBUCANO BE LA raOFltDAD INDUSTRIAL se configura para existente con base en de penetración de la base en la clasificación y la imagen en luz
- 14El reivindicación identificación selectivamente se configura para llave existente con lateral. módulo de identificación de 13, caracterizado porque además se configura el perfil de penetración de partir de la imagen de silueta con base en conformidad con la el para la llave la módulo de determinar existente a clasificación.
- 15El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 14, caracterizado porque el módulo de identificación se configura para:existente existente existente determinar el perfil de a partir de la imagen de se clasifica como una llave determinar el perfil a partir de la imagen llave existente se clasifica como de de una penetración de la silueta cuando la de borde cortado;y penetración de la llave llave llave en luz lateral cuando la llave fresada.
- 16El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 15, caracterizado porque la imagen en contraluz incluye una imagen de una punta del fuste, los bordes del fuste y los soportes ubicados en una transición entre el fuste y una porción de cabeza de la llave existente.
- 17El módulo de identificación IMPI USTÍTUTO MÍXICZ.NO M LA MOrilDA!» INDUSTRIAL de conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caracterizado porque:la al menos una luz lateral incluye dos luces laterales;y la cámara se configura para generar la imagen en luz lateral mientras que las dos luces laterales se encienden de forma separada en diferentes momentos.
- 18El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caracterizado porque:el ensamble de generación de imágenes además incluye un láser configurado para generar franjas por láser en la llave existente;la cámara se configura para generar múltiples imágenes de franjas por láser mientras que el láser se enciende;y el módulo de identificación además se configura para crear una imagen de franja por láser compuesta de la llave existente con base en las múltiples imágenes de franja por láser.
- 19El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caracterizado además porque incluye una cubierta removible ubicada entre la contraluz y la llave existente cuando la llave existente se recibe dentro del ensamble de recepción de luz. tMTlTVT· MEXICANO M LA HLOPItOAt) IHMKTMaL
- 20El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 13, caracterizado porque la cámara además se configura para capturar una imagen que muestra un espesor de la llave existente.
- 21Un método de identificación de una llave existente, caracterizado porque comprende:recibir desde un usuario sólo un fuste de la llave existente en un ensamble de recepción de llave a través de una ranura que se forma dentro de un alojamiento configurado para alojar el ensamble de recepción de llave;guiar un extremo de punta del fuste hasta una ubicación deseada con una guía de punta que se alinea con el fuste con una cámara a medida que la llave existente se empuja por el usuario desde una primera ubicación adyacente a la ranura hasta una segunda ubicación lejos de la ranura;y capturar una imagen en contraluz del fuste con la cámara;en donde la cámara se dispara de forma selectiva para capturar la imagen en contraluz con base en un cese de movimiento en la segunda ubicación indicada por al menos un sensor asociado con la guía de punta;clasificar la llave existente como una de una llave de borde cortado y una llave con lado fresado con base en una imagen en contraluz. capturar selectivamente una pluralidad de imágenes en luz lateral cuando la llave existente IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO ·» LA MUOfl&DAl) INDUSTRIAL se clasifica como una llave con lado fresado;y capturar selectivamente una pluralidad de imágenes de franjas por láser cuando la llave existente es una llave de borde cortado.
- 22Un método de generación de imágenes de una llave existente, caracterizado porque comprende:recibir desde un usuario sólo un fuste de la llave existente en un ensamble de recepción de llave a través de una ranura que se forma dentro de un alojamiento configurado para alojar el ensamble de recepción de llave;guiar un extremo de punta del fuste hasta una ubicación deseada con una guía de punta, la guía de punta es linealmente móvil por la inserción de la llave existente desde una primera ubicación adyacente a la ranura hasta una segunda ubicación lejos de la ranura;y capturar una imagen en contraluz de una punta del movimiento en la segunda ubicación indicada por al menos un sensor asociado con la guía de punta.
- 23Un distribuidor de plantilla de llave; caracterizado porque comprende:i una pluralidad de canaletas cada una IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO K LA PROF1ÍDAL HDUSTRIAL configurada para mantener una pluralidad de plantillas de llave;y un accionador único configurado para descargar selectivamente una plantilla de llave desde la pluralidad de canaletas diferentes, en donde el accionador único se configura para descargar selectivamente la plantilla de llave en una rampa que permite que la plantilla de llave se deslice bajo la fuerza de gravedad hasta un receptáculo de recuperación.
- 24El distribuidor de plantilla de llave de conformidad con la reivindicación 23, caracterizado porque:el distribuidos de plantilla de llave es parte de una máquina para hacer llaves que tiene un módulo de identificación configurado para identificar una llave existente, y el accionador único se configura para descargar selectivamente la plantilla de llave con base en una señal desde el módulo de identificación.
- 25El distribuidor de plantilla de llave de conformidad con la reivindicación 23, caracterizado porque el accionador único se configura para descargar la plantilla de llave en la rampa de modo que la plantilla de llave presenta primero su cabeza en el receptáculo de recuperación.
- 26Un módulo de identificación para un sistema para hacer llaves, caracterizado porque comprende:un alojamiento que tiene una ranura formada en el IMPI INSTITUTO MÍXICANO ·( LA «OnSDA» INDUSTRIAL mismo para recibir una llave existente;un ensamble de recepción de llave dispuesto dentro del alojamiento y configurado para recibir sólo un fuste de la llave existente;y un sistema de generación de imágenes configurado para determinar un espesor de la llave existente después que la llave existente se haya recibido por el ensamble de recepción de llave, en donde el sistema de generación de imágenes además incluye una cámara configurada para generar una imagen de silueta de una sección transversal de la llave existente, la imagen de silueta se utiliza para determinar el espesor de la llave existente.
- 27El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 26, caracterizado porque:el sistema de generación de imágenes incluye un láser configurado para generar una primera imagen de franja por láser de la llave existente y una segunda imagen de franja por láser de una porción de referencia del ensamble de recepción de llave;y el espesor de la llave existente se determina con base en una comparación de la primera y segunda imagen de franja por láser.
- 28El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 26, caracterizado porque:Γ láser IMPI HSTrruTO mexicano « la raoriíDAt’ industrial imágenes incluye: generar un haz de la llave existente;el sistema de generación de un láser configurado para dirigido a una sección transversal de un receptor configurado para recibir un haz de láser desde un lado opuesto de la llave existente;y el espesor de la llave existente se determina con base en la cantidad del haz de láser bloqueado por la sección transversal de la llave existente.
- 29El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 26, caracterizado además porque incluye un transformador diferencial variable lineal asociado con el ensamble de recepción de llave y configurado para generar una señal indicativa del espesor de la existente.
- 30El módulo de identificación de conformidad con la reivindicación 26, caracterizado porque el sistema de generación de imágenes además incluye:una contraluz configurada para dirigir la luz hacia una superficie primaria de la llave existente en una dirección sustancialmente normal hasta la superficie primaria;y al menos una luz lateral configurada para dirigir la luz hacia la superficie primaria de la llave existente en una dirección sustancialmente oblicua hasta la superficie primaria;la cámara configurada para generar una imagen de silueta de la superficie primaria mientras que la contraluz se enciende, y para generar una imagen en luz lateral cuando al IMPI iNETITUTO MEXICANO M LA MKIMEDAO INDUSTRIAL menos una luz lateral se enciende;al menos una de la imagen de silueta de la superficie utiliza para determinar una clasificación de la llave existente;y la imagen en luz lateral se utiliza selectivamente 10 para determinar un perfil de penetración de la llave existente con base en la clasificación.
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(54) Title: IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE.
(54) Title: IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE.
(57) Summary
An identification module for use in a key making machine is described. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only one stem of an existing key, and an imaging assembly configured to generate an image of the shaft while the existing key is manually held in the receiving assembly of key. The identification module may also have a housing configured to house the key receiving assembly and the imaging assembly. The housing may have a slot formed therein to receive the existing key. The identification module may also have a tip guide configured to receive a tip of the existing key shank as the tip is inserted through the slot. The tip guide may be linearly movable by inserting the existing wrench from a first location in the slot to the slot at a second location away from the slot.
(57) Abstract
An identification module is disclosed for use in a key making machine. The identification module may have a key receiving assembly configured to receive only a shank of an existing key, and an imaging assembly with figured to generate an image of the shank while the existing key is being manually held in the key receiving assembly. The identification module may also have a housing configured to house the key receiving assembly and the imaging assembly. The housing may have a slot formed therein to receive the existing key. The identification module further may have a tip guide configured to receive a tip of the shank of the existing key as the tip is inserted through the slot. The tip guide may be linearly movable by insertion of the existing key from a first location at the slot to a second location away from the slot.
PATENT TITLE No. 359072
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<td>Headlines):</td><td>THE HILLMAN GROUP INC.</td>
<td>Home:</td><td>10590 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45231, USA</td>
<td>Denomination:</td><td>IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE.</td>
Classification: CIP: G06K9 / 00; B? 3C3 / 35; B23Q17 / 20; B23Q17 / 24; G06K9 / 20
CPC: B23P15 / 005; EQ5B19 / 04; E05B19 / 14; E05B19 / 0058; G06K7 / 1413;
G06K9 / 00; <^ 36K9 / 2Ó36; G06Q20 / 14; H04N5 / 2354; B23C2235 / 12;
G06K2209 / 19; H05K999 / 99; Y10T70 / 7842; Y10T409 / 300952
<td>Inventor (s):</td><td>BYRON KEITH GRICE; PHILLIP G6RLINQS; JOHN CLAYTON CAMPBELL; MICHAEL JAMES SCHMIDT</td>
Number:
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F * cha <le Pmeotaslón Internacional:
August 2014
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<td>Country: US US US</td><td>'Fóc ^ heí 16óe ^ g (j ^ tode2013 November 15, 2013 April 28, 2014</td><td> 61/866,603 61/904,810 14/263,595</td>
Validity: Twenty years
Expiration Date August 6, 2034
Issue Date: September 13 Be 2918,
Reference patent M.ptarya based on the Arctic 1 ?, 2<sup>b</sup> fraction V, 6th fraction IN, and $ 9 of the Industrial Property Law.
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Pursuant to article 3 of the Industrial Property Law, the prior patent has a validity of twenty non-extendable years, counted from the date of filing the international application and will be subject to the application of the rate to keep the rights in force.
Whoever subscribes to this title bases it on the provisions of Rorio »articles 6<sup>or</sup> frallions lll and 7 “bis 2 of the Industrial Property Law (Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) 06/27/1991, amended on 08/02/1994, 10/25/1986, 12/26/1997, 17 / 06/1999, 01/26/2004, 06/16/2005, 01/25/2006, 05/06/2009, 01/06/2010, 06/18/2010, 06/28/201 ?, 27 / 01/2812, 0W / 2012, 06/01/2016 and 03/13/2018); Articles 1, 3 "section V, subsection a), 4" and 12, sections I and lll of the Regulations of the MexiCanajle Institute for Industrial Property (DOF) 12/14/1999 amended on 07/01/2002, 07/15/2004, 07/28/2004 and 09/07/2007); articles 1 ”, 3 °, 4 °, S * flow V 16 fraud · * I and I # and 30 of the Organic Statute of the Mexican Institute of
Industrial Property (DOF 12/27/1999, amended on 10/10/200 ?, '07/29/2004, 0 * 08/7004 and 09/13/2007); 1st, 3<sup>C</sup> and 5th paragraph a) of the Agreement that delegates powers to the Deputy Directors General, Coordinator. Divisional Directors TituMerde the Regional Offices, Divisional Deputy Directors, Departmental Coordinators and other subordinates of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. (DOF 12/15/1999, amended on 02/04/2000, 07/29/2004, 08/04/2004 and 09/13/2007).
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The present description is directed to an identification module and, more particularly, to an identification module for a key making machine.
Key making machines are used to create new keys or copies of existing keys. On conventional machines, a key template is selected that corresponds to the intended use of the new key or the existing key. The key template is then mounted on a clamp, and cutting discs are moved to cut a notch pattern within the key template corresponding to a desired notch pattern. The key template selection process, the clamping process and / or the cutting process can be implemented manually or automatically. The manual process, however, tends to generate errors that result in a bad cut of the key template.
An exemplary automated key duplicating machine is described in US Patent Application Publication 2012/0243957 to Drake et al. published on September 27, 2012 (publication '957). In particular, publication '957 describes a key duplicating machine having a key duplicating system and a key manufacturing system incorporated in a single apparatus. The key template identification system uses an optical imaging device
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to capture a silhouette of an inserted skeleton key when backlit lighting is turned on. The silhouette is measured to determine a depth, angle, and position of each tooth on the master key, and to determine if the master key includes a pattern on one side or both sides. A comparison of these characteristics with the characteristics stored in the memory leads to the determination and selection of a key template used to duplicate the master key. The selected key template is then fully inserted into the machine regardless of orientation, and the key template is validated to ensure that the appropriate key template is retrieved by the user. Validation is performed by taking an image of the key template with the optical imaging device, and comparing the characteristics of the key template (size and shape of the supports, length, single-sided or double-sided) , number of stirrups, the characteristics of the appropriate key template The key template image is also used to determine the alignment of the key template. The key template is then repositioned by opposing fingers based on the image, another image is taken to confirm the key template alignment is found. Once properly aligned, the key template moves to a fixed lower member, and
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an upper member is pressed down along a length of the key template to hold the key template in place. The two cutting discs located on opposite edges of the key template are then independently moved and operated to cut notches in the key template corresponding to the notches in the master key. After cutting the notches, another image of the key template is taken to compare the freshly cut key with the master key.
Although the '957 publication duplicating machine can improve the key-making process, it may still be less than optimal. In particular, the '957 publication duplicating machine requires multiple images to be captured through the identification and cutting processes, and various comparisons will be made. Excessive number of images and comparisons can increase process time, increase calculation requirements, and present opportunities for error. Furthermore, the independent nature of the cutting discs and the use of aligning lugs further increases the complexity of the machine and the probability of bad cuts AND the configuration of the cutting discs could result in reduced life of the duplicating machine. Also, the '957 publication duplicating machine requires that the entire key template be inserted into the machine and that the entire length of the key template be clamped, resulting in
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can it be difficult to achieve pmpiarhrnani-a <sub>to</sub> i <sub>to</sub> variety of different wrench template heads. The movement of the cutting discs may also be limited due to the clamping configuration of publication '957.
The described identification module is intended to overcome one or more of the problems set forth in the foregoing and / or other problems of the prior art.
In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an identification module for a key making machine. The identification module may include a key receiving assembly configured to receive only one stem of an existing key, and an imaging assembly configured to generate an image of the shaft while the existing key is manually held in the receiving assembly of key. The identification module may also include a housing configured to house the key receiving assembly and the imaging assembly. The housing may have a slot formed therein to receive the existing key. The identification module · can also include a tip guide configured to receive a tip of the existing key shank as the tip is inserted through the slot. The tip guide may be linearly movable by inserting the existing wrench from a first location in the slot to the slot at a second location away from the slot.
In another aspect, the present description is directed to another identification module for a key machine. This identification module can include key reception configured to receive only an existing key and one to receive a stem tip
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to assemble a tip guide shaft configured for the existing wrench. The guide tip may have a window that exposes a tip end of the stem. The identification module may also include an imaging assembly configured to capture an image of the tip end through the window.
In another aspect, the present description is directed to another identification module for a key making machine. This identification module may include a housing with a slot formed therein for receiving an existing key, and a key receiving assembly disposed within the housing and configured to receive only one stem of the existing key. The identification module may also include a backlight, at least one side light configured to direct light onto an existing primary key surface in a direction substantially oblique to the primary surface, and a camera configured to generate a silhouette image while the backlight turns on to generate a side light image when at least one side light turns on. The silhouette image can be used to determine an existing key rating, and the image
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of lateral light can be used ° aipri-úwiwi; »* ig ρη ^ · ?. ^ oForm a penetration profile of the existing key based on the classification.
In another aspect, the present description is directed to a method of identifying an existing key. The method may include receiving from a user only one shaft of an existing key, and guiding one tip end of the shaft to a desired location that aligns with the shaft with a camera as the existing key is pushed by the user. The method may further include capturing a backlit image of the stem with the camera while an existing wrench head portion is held manually and classifying the existing wrench as either a cut edge wrench and a a backlit image. The method may further include selectively capturing a plurality of sidelight images when the existing key is classified as the milled side key, and selectively capturing a plurality of laser stripe images when the existing key is a cut edge key.
In another aspect, the present description is directed to a method of generating images of an existing key. The method may include receiving from a user an existing key shank, and guiding one tip end of the shank to a desired location with a tip guide. The method may further include capturing a backlit image of a stem tip through a window in the tip guide.
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In another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a key template distributor. The key template dispenser can include a plurality of gutters. Each gutter can be configured to hold a plurality of key templates. The key template dispenser may also include a single actuator configured to selectively discharge a key template from the plurality of different gutters.
In another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to another manufacturing module for a key making system. This identification module may include a housing with a slot formed therein for receiving an existing key, and a key receiving assembly arranged within the housing and configured to receive only one stem of the existing key, the identification module may also include an imaging system configured to determine an existing key thickness after the existing key has been received by the key receiving assembly.
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Figures 1A-1C are front view illustrations of three different specimens;
Figures 2A-2C are front and side view illustrations of an exemplary described key paddle that forms
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Figures 3A-3C are front, rear, and side view illustrations of a described exemplary head receiving the key paddle of Figures 2A-2C to form the key assembly of Figure IA;
Figure 4 is a front view illustration of an exemplary duplicating machine that can be used in conjunction with the key paddle of Figures 2A-2C;
Figure 5 is an exploded view illustration of a described exemplary identification module that can form a portion of the duplicating machine of Figure 4;
Figures 6A and 6B are top and side view illustrations of an exemplary described key receiving assembly that can form a portion of the identification module of Figure 5;
Figure 7 is an isometric illustration of a described exemplary manufacturing module that can form a portion of the duplicating machine of Figure 4;
Figure 8 is a top view illustration of a described exemplary distribution system that can form a portion of the manufacturing module of Figure 7;
Figure 9 is an illustration in extreme cross-sectional view of the distribution system of Figure 8;
Figures 10A and 10B are isometric illustrations of a described exemplary cutting system that can form a
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Figures 11A and 11B are isometric illustrations of a described exemplary receiving unit that forms a portion of the cutting system of Figure 10;
Figure 12 is an isometric illustration of another exemplary cutting system described that a portion of the manufacturing module of Figure 7 can be formed; and
Figure 13 is a top view illustration of described exemplary accessories that can be associated with the key assemblies of Figures 1A-1C;
Figures 1A-1C illustrate three different exemplary key assemblies 10a, 10b and 10c, which are collectively referred to as key assembly 10 in this description. Each key assembly 10 can be used as a means to gain access to a variety of different security applications, for example for automotive applications (eg door and ignition lock), for residential applications (eg bolt and handles) , and commercial applications (for example, equipment and installation locks). Each key assembly 10 can generally include a vane 12, and a head 14 that connects to vane 12. As shown in Figures 1A-1C, the head 14 is a separate component or sub-assembly of the components that connects to the pallet 12 after being formed with the desired characteristics within the pallet 12. It is contemplated
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to palette 12, as desired. When head 14 is connected to paddle 12, one end or both ends (both ends are shown in Figures 1A-1C) of paddle 12 can produce a distance from head 14. Head 14 can serve as a handle through of which a user generates torque within paddle 12, causing an associated lock to rotate and open or close.
As shown in Figures 1A-1C, each lOa-lOc key assembly can be a different type of key assembly. In particular, the key assembly 10a may have a single edge cut shape (shown in Figure 1A); the key assembly 10b may have a dual edge cut shape (shown in Figure IB); and the key assembly 10c may have a milled shape (shown in Figure 1C). In general, the key assembly 10a, which is in the form of a single edge cut, may include the blade 12 with a relatively thin longitudinal outer edge 46 that is configured to be notched in a particular pattern (shown in imaginary lines as notches 49 ) corresponding to the lock intended to receive the paddle 12, and a relatively thicker opposite outer edge 48 that does not include notches 49. The key assembly 10b in the double edge cut shape may have two opposed outer edges 46 that are notched and thinner relative to a thicker center section 50. The central sections 50 within the pallets 12
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of both single and double edge cutoff wrench assemblies 10a, 10b may include one or more channels 52 formed therein, such that an end-to-end cross section of each assembly has a general zigzag shape. The key assembly 10c, having the milled shape, may include relatively thicker square outer edges 51, with a flat center section 50 of approximately the same thickness (ie, a cross section of the milled shape may be generally rectangular). The central section 50 of the milled key assembly 10c generally has an internal notch pattern 49 which is milled within the central section 50 and is located away from the edges 51, the pattern is variable and corresponds to the lock intended to receive the palette 12.
An exemplary vane 12 for a single edge cutoff wrench assembly 10a is shown in Figures 2A-2C. As shown in these Figures, the vane 12 may include a head portion 16, and a stem 18 that is integrally formed with a head portion 16. The head portion 16 may have a connecting stem 18 in a transition region 20. In the disclosed embodiment, the palette 12 is formed from aluminum, brass, bronze, or other metal alloy through an embossing process and may or may not be painted or otherwise plated with a colored film. It is contemplated, without
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However, another material and / or process can be used to form the pallet 12, if desired.
The portion 16 of the vane 12 may have a geometry designed to interact with the corresponding geometry of the head 14 (referring to Figures 1A-1C). In particular, as shown in Figures 2A-2C, the head portion 16 can generally be plate-like, having a substantially uniform thickness t along its length 1 from a square-shaped base end 22 within a transition region 20 to a blunt tip end. In the described embodiment, the thickness t between the opposing primary surfaces 26, 28 may be approximately 0.190 - 0.254 centimeters (.075-.1 inches) (for example, approximately 0.203 centimeters (.08 inches) and length 1 may be approximately 3,175-3,810 centimeters (1.25-1.5 inches) (for example 3,378 centimeters (1.33 inches). The head portion 16 may also have a generally uniform width w between the opposing side surfaces 30, 32 of approximately 1,016-1,270 centimeters (.4-.5 inches) (eg, approximately 1,234 centimeters (.486 inches). These dimensions Specific ones can be selected to produce a sliding fit of the head portion 16 within an internal cavity of the head 14. The head portion 16 can be coupled on its two primary faces 26, 28 and its two lateral surfaces 30, 32
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Each head restraining portion may also have the head vane 12 removed from forming
14. Inside to be configured for private use, one or more recesses 34 can from the surfaces 30, receive the corresponding ones from the head 14.
opposite ends 36, 38 outside and stops for contemplates can be characteristic
The recesses 34 that are on the sides and lockable can be angled towards configure for engaging or providing blogging features, that the angular orientation of the same or different, as free space respectively.
the ends are desired. Supports 40 may protrude from the side surfaces, at a common base end 22 location. The particular distance supports away from the
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Figures 1A-1C). In some embodiments, a shape, size, and / or position of the supports 40 can also be used to determine an identity of the blade 12 and / or to locate the blade 12 during a cutting process, if desired.
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accessory purchased separately (for example, a keychain). In these same modalities, buttonhole 41 can function as an additional or alternative feature used during cutting of stem 18, if desired. For example, a center of the grommet 41 can be precisely located at a distance d from the supports 40 and / or from the base end 22 (for example, approximately 1,778-2,032 centimeters (.7-.8 inches) from the supports 40). Although the tip end 24 is shown to have a generally curved outer periphery that improves the rigidity of the head portion 16, it is contemplated that the head portion 16 may alternatively have an angled or square outer periphery, if desired.
One or more identification indicators can be formed within or otherwise applied to (eg, printed on, stamped on or adhered to) the head portion 16 and used to identify the palette 12 as one in particular of a plurality of known types of key paddles. In the described example, two indicators are shown, including a first indicator 42 and a second indicator 44. Indicators 42, 44 can have any form known in the art for transmitting information regarding the identity of palette 12, and indicators 42, 44 can be the same or different. For example, indicator 42 may be a type of indicator that is readable by a key duplicating technician and still
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be visible after head 14 is assembled to cove 12. In the same example, indicator 44 may be a type of indicator that is machine readable and is only visible before and / or during stem cut 18 (i.e. , the indicator 44 can be located in a center where the head is installed 14). Examples of different types of indicators include alphanumeric symbols (see indicator 42 in Figures 1A2A), barcodes (see indicator 44 in Figures 1A2A), data matrices, QR codes, and so on. Although the represented palette 12 includes indicators 42, 44 located only on one side (i.e. only on the primary surface 26), it is contemplated that indicators 42, 44 could be located on both sides and / or in other positions, if desired . As will be explained in more detail below, indicator 42 can be used for manual selection confirmation and / or manual identity of a particular key paddle 12, while indicator 44 can be used to complete a sales transaction and / or to confirm automatically identity and automatically notch 45 on pallet 12 within a manufacturing module.
In some embodiments, stem 18 may have a
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That is, the blades may need to have a common thickness at the head portion 16 to properly receive a common head 14, but blades 12 of different key types may have shanks 18 with a thickness that is the same or different (i.e. thicker or thinner). In situations where the stem is required to be thicker than the thickness of the common head portion, all the blades 12 can be stamped from a thicker material and then the head portion 16 can be machined to be thinner than the common thickness. In contrast, in situations where the stem 18 is required to be thinner than the thickness of the common head portion, all the blades 12 can be stamped from material having the thickness of the common head, but then the stem 18 can be produced thinner. In other words, after stamping the different pallets
12, some pallets (eg, the most commonly used pallets 12) may be ready to be notched and / or milled without further change, while other pallets 12 may need to have their portions
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the palette 12 is shortened during the duplication process.
Head 14, in the embodiments of Figures 1A1C, is a two-component subassembly
Substantially identical head 14a facing against each other. As shown in Figures 3A-3C, each head component 14a can include a primary surface 56 and a lateral surface 58 that is substantially perpendicular to the primary surface 56. When two head components 14a are placed together in opposite orientation relative to each other (i.e. with primary surfaces 56 facing each other and side surfaces 58 facing each other), a cavity 60 can be formed (shown only in Figure 3C) which is configured to slidably receive the head portion 16 of the pallet 12. One or more connection characteristics can be associated with each head component 14a and configured to couple the corresponding characteristics in the coupling head component 14a, thereby maintaining the connection between the head components 14a. For example, one or more pins 62 may protrude at one edge of the primary interior surface 56 and be received within one or more corresponding gauges 64 located at an edge opposite the primary interior surface 56. Therefore, when two head components 14a are pressed together, four pins
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In other embodiments, head 14 is a one-piece integral component that has many features in common with the two head components 14a described above. In these embodiments, the one-piece head 14 includes two primary surfaces 56 and two lateral surfaces 58 that are substantially perpendicular to the primary surfaces 56 to form the cavity 60. In this arrangement, no sub-assembly is required and no corresponding connection characteristic (i.e., pins 62 or gauges 64) is formed within the head 14.
In either two-piece or single-piece head 14 embodiment, a first end 66 of head 14 can slide over tip end 24 of blade 12 and be pushed toward stem 18. Two stirrups 68 may be formed in the first end 66 (eg, a stirrup 68 within each head component 14a) and configured to couple the paddle bracket 40 12 (see Figures 1A-1C), thereby positioning the head 14 in a desired location at the
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length of vane 12. Two dowels 70 enter at a second end 72 of head 14 (eg, a dowel 70 within each head component 14a) and configured to deflect out of the way of vane 12 (ie, outside cavity 60) during insertion and then return to a normal position (shown in Figures 1A-1C) within recesses 34 of paddle 12, thereby preventing removal of head 14 from paddle 12. Each spike 70 can have a
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secure seating of spigot 70 without bonding (see Figures
1A-1C), while the recess end angle 38 can provide a clearance for the inward intrusion of the pin 70. In this configuration, the only way that the head 14 could be removed from the vane 12 can be to provoke buckling of the pins 70, which may require significant force. In some embodiments, there cannot be enough space within cavity 60 for pins 7 0 to buckle, making removal of head 34 even more difficult, if not impossible, without destroying head 14.
In the described embodiment, the head 14 is injection molded from a plastic material. Accordingly, the head 14 (eg, each head component 14a) may have characteristics that facilitate the moth ^ and / or
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uneven surfaces during molding. It is contemplated that gap 74 may be omitted, if desired. It is also contemplated that the head 14 could be manufactured from other materials and / or through other processes.
Head 14 may also include features that improve the use of key assembly 10. For example, head 14 may include one or more features to improve friction, such as raised irregularities 76 on an outer surface 78. These features can help reduce the likelihood of the customer's hand slipping during use of the key assembly 10. Head 14 may also have a smooth, round periphery that helps reduce snagging. Head 14 can be made in a variety of colors and / or shapes.
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary key making machine 100 that can be used to create within the key paddle 12 a new penetration pattern or a penetration pattern copied from an existing key, prior to insertion of the paddle 12 into the head. 14. Machine 100 may generally be modular and include, among other things, at least one manufacturing identification module 102 in communication with manufacturing.
Each module 102 configured to detect,
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and at least one module 104 of one or more modules
102 The identification key can identify and / or measure the distinguishing characteristics of the existing key inserted in it. Each manufacturing module 104 can be configured to retrieve or otherwise receive a particular paddle 12 or a conventional key template associated with the identified master key, to produce the key paddle 12 to match a desired profile (for example, from the existing key), and for distribution of pallet 12 after fabrication is complete. Identification module 102 may be placed near (eg, adjacent and oriented in the same or another direction as) manufacturing module 104 or away from manufacturing module 104. Alternatively, the identification module 102 and the manufacturing module 104 can be co-located within a common housing. Identification module 102 can communicate with manufacturing module 104 by wired and / or wireless means. The data associated with the duplication process can communicate with and from one or both of the manufacturing modules 102, 104 as required.
As shown in Figure 5, the identification module 102 may include a housing 106 that at least partially encloses a customer interface 108, an assembly 110
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for receiving a key and an image generation system 112. The client interface 108 may be configured to receive instructions from a client regarding a desired duplication process, receive payment from the client to complete the duplication process, and / or provide status information and options to the client regarding a process of duplication. duplicate in progress. The key receiving assembly 110 can be configured to receive an existing key in a particular orientation (eg, lying horizontally with the shaft thereof pointing inward toward the module) and at a particular location. The image generating system 112 can be configured to generate images of the existing key (or portions thereof) after it is received within the key receiving assembly 110 and to direct information associated with the images to the manufacturing module 104 (referring to Figure 4).
The client interface 108 may allow the client to enter instructions, make selections, and / or respond to selections regarding a desired duplicate event. Instructions may include, for example, a number of duplication pallets to be produced, a desired pickup time, a customer name, a desired delivery address, pallet identification information, etc.
Selections can be associated with a design
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desired graphic to be formed or otherwise applied to head 14 (for example, to be printed on a key head purchased separately from an adjacent and connected printer not shown), a desired color of the duplicate key head , a desired keyhead shape to be used with the duplicate key, a wish for duplicate information to be stored for future reference, etc. Questions may include, for example, a make, model, and / or year of a car associated with the corresponding master key; a type and / or a lock mark to which the master key belongs; and if the master key is a transponder key. The instructions, selections and / or questions, as well as the corresponding responses, can be communicated visually, audibly and / or by touch, as desired. For example, customer interface 108 may include a display screen (eg, a touch screen), a keyboard, a mouse, a stylus, a speaker, and / or a microphone that communicates information to the customer as well as receive customer input. Information received through customer interface 108 may be directed to manufacturing module 104 for further processing, and manufacturing module 104 may provide lists and / or responses to the customer through interface 108. It is contemplated that other interface devices may also be used .
In some embodiments, the customer interface 108 may also include a means of receiving payment from the customer.
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These means may include, for example, a coin operated mechanism, a banknote receiver, a credit card reader, and / or a receipt reader (for example, a barcode reader configured to recognize a pre-payment that has already been received at another location and / or time). The means for receiving payment may be located anywhere within the housing 106 of the identification module 102, and may be capable of directing signals associated with the payment to the manufacturing module 104 or elsewhere for further processing.
An exemplary embodiment of the key receiving assembly 10 is shown in Figures 5, 6A, and 6B. As shown in those figures, an opening 114 (eg, a transversely elongated slot) may be formed in a front panel of the housing 106 to provide customer access to the key receiving assembly 110, a fixed head guide 115 may be placed in openings 114, and a movable tip guide 116 may be placed behind the head guide 115. Each of these components can cooperate to receive the existing key as the shaft is first inserted by a user through opening 114. Transverse sides 118 (shown in Figures 5 and 6B) of head guide 115 they can be beveled inward towards a general center so that as the existing key is inserted the head of the existing key can be attached to the sides 118 and propelled towards the center
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head 14), extra care may be required during insertion of the existing key into the key receiving assembly 110. In particular, without the head 14, more care is required to insert the pallet 12 centrally so that the pallet 12 is generally aligned with the tip guide 116 (i.e. since no head can be available to engage the chamfered sides 18 of head guide 115). In some applications, a temporary head (not shown)
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it can be selectively mated to the paddle 12 for use with the key take-up assembly, and thereafter removed.
In other applications, an additional guide insert may be required to connect to the key receiving assembly 110 to properly align the blade 12 with the tip guide 116.
As shown in Figures 6A and
6B, the tip guide 116 may include a cup-shaped recess 120 configured to receive an existing key tip when the key shank is inserted through the opening 116.
Although shown as generally curved (for example, with a radius and / or depth that prevents deviation of the key shaft at angles greater than approximately
10 °), it is contemplated that the recess 120 could take another shape (eg, a cone, square or rectangular shape), if desired. The Guide
116 The pointed tip 116 can be tipped down towards the stem of the master key during insertion to reduce the likelihood that the master key will slip out of the recess 120. In one example, the tip guide 116 may tip downward in a
122 angle a in the range of about 2-3 °. A slot can be located at a cross center of recess 120, on a rail
119 extreme opposite. Slot 112 can form a window in the recess
120. A deflection element (eg, a spring, a cylinder, an elastomeric band, etc., not shown) can be connected to the tip guide 116 and
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The window formed by the slot 122, as will be described in more detail below, can provide access for the light from the imaging system 112 to pass through the recess 120 (see Figure 5) and form a shadow scheme (i.e. (a silhouette) of the existing key in the receiver located on an opposite side of the tip guide 116. In one embodiment, one end of the recess 120 can be tilted in the window to correspond to an incidental angle of the light, so that it does not block the light as it passes through the recess 120. It is contemplated that the key receiving assembly 110 can be oriented in different ways, to receive a generally horizontal key (i.e., a key inserted by the customer in an orientation where the primary flat surfaces are generally horizontal) or a generally vertical key . Accordingly, light can pass through the window and recess 120 toward the receiver in a top-down direction, a bottom-up direction, a left-to-right direction, and / or a right-hand direction. to the left, depending on the configuration of the particular identification module 102.
In some applications, a
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Transponder sensor 124 can be associated with key receiving assembly 110 (eg, cloning coils can be mounted to housing 106 or to the slot opening 114 radiator - see Figures 6B). Transponder sensor 124 can be used to detect the presence of a transponder within the existing key head after insertion into tip guide 116. The data associated with a detected transponder can be routed to the manufacturing module 104 (referring to Figure 4) for further processing. It is contemplated that transponder sensor 124 could alternatively be located in conjunction with manufacturing module 104, if desired.
Returning to Figure 5, the image generating system 112 may be a vision based system that employs one or more visible and / or invisible light sources, and the receiver discussed above. The receiver may be, for example, a camera 126 that is located on either side of the master key during operation. Camera 126 can be configured to capture images of the existing key, while light sources are selectively turned on and off. For example, the imaging system 112 may include one or more black lights 128 configured to illuminate directly or indirectly toward the existing key from an opposite side camera 126 (eg, from below). Camera 126, at this time, can capture the silhouette image of the existing key showing an outline of the key's outer edge
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and a location of the key reference features (eg, of the key holders and / or of the bit seen through slot 122 of the tip guide 116 - see Figure 6B). In another example, the imaging system 112 may include one or more side lights 130 configured to illuminate the light in the existing faucet, at a time, from an oblique side angle. During activation of each side light 130, camera 126 can be used to generate an image of the existing key showing an internal edge schematic of the notches 49 milled in the plane plane of the central section 50 of the blade (referring to the
Figure 2C).
In some applications, the imaging assembly 112 may also alternatively include a laser 131 configured to scan the existing key (eg, one or more critical sections of the paddle 12) while the camera 126 generates one or more cross stripe images of channels 52. If multiple strip images are generated, the images can then be compiled into one or more complete images of channels 52 within the existing master key. Signals generated by laser 131 within identification module 102 can be used to further identify pallet 12 and / or to be directed to manufacturing module 104 for further processing.
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In addition to determining the profile of the existing master key and the geometry of the channels 52 within the key, it may also be important to measure a thickness of the existing master key. And this can be done in a number of different ways. For example, laser 131 (or a different laser - not shown) could create a fringe image through a particular portion of the master key
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key pickup (eg, at head guide 115, tip guide 116, or other portion of assembly 110). The thickness of the existing master key could then be determined by comparing the thickness of the laser stripe on the reference feature with the thickness of the laser stripe on the existing master key. In another example, the same or another laser (eg, the laser from a stationary laser micrometer or similar photo device) could be placed on one side of the key receiving assembly 110 to generate a laser beam directed through a cross section of the existing master key. A receiver located opposite the laser can be configured to receive the laser beam and determine, based on obstruction of a portion of the beam by the existing master key, the thickness of the key. In yet another example, the thickness of the existing master key can be measured using an available linear variable differential transformer (LVDT - no.
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shown). In a final example, one or more mirrors (not shown) can be positioned to allow camera 126 to capture a side profile of the existing master key at the same time (or at a different time) as camera 126 captures the backlit image described in the above. Other ways of determining the thickness of the existing master key may also be possible. The signals indicative of the thickness of the master key can then be used to further identify the blade 12 and / or to address the manufacturing module 104 for further processing.
It should be noted that, in some applications, a particular existing wrench may have geometry (eg, a penetration profile, channel geometry, and / or side milling pattern) that differs from side to side. In these applications, it may be necessary for the existing key to be removed after the first side images are generated, and then inserted back through slot 114 for the second side imaging. Both images can then be directed to manufacturing module 104 to use the two sides of an associated pallet 12 in separate cut. Alternatively, a single imaging process can capture both sides of the palette 12 to avoid the need to remove and re-insert the palette 12 into the identification module 102.
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Contaminants may be introduced into the imaging module 102. For example, lint, dust, and debris can get caught in the existing key when inserted through opening 114, and it may be possible for these contaminants to fall out of the existing key while the key is inside the generation module 102 of pictures. If the contaminants fall into the portions of the imaging system 112 (for example, in the light
128 black), the subsequently captured image of the existing key may be distorted. For this reason, the imaging module can be equipped with a contaminant containment device 129 configured to capture displaced material and to block material from black light 128). In the mode shown in Figure 5, the device
129 Contaminant containment may include a plate or cover made from a transparent material (eg, acrylic, polycarbonate, or glass) that is positioned vertically between the key-receiving assembly 115 and the black light 128. Contaminant containment device 129 may be removable from the imaging module for cleaning purposes. For example, the contaminant containment device 129 can be slipped out of the image module 102 through a slot 133, cleaned with a rag, and replaced.
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104 manufacturing. As can be seen in this Figure, the manufacturing module 104 may itself be modular, and include a partner interface 132, a distribution system 134, a manual inventory system 136, and one or more manufacturing systems 138 stored within of a common accommodation 140. Associate interface S 32 may be configured to receive instructions from a key machine operator 100 (eg, from a store associate or other user) regarding the desired key development process and confirmation of payment received customer to complete the process, and to provide information and / or status options to the associate regarding an ongoing process. Distribution system 134 may selectively contain and distribute template key paddles 12 (i.e. key paddles 12 that do not yet have cutouts 49 or channels 52 cut into them) and conventional key templates (i.e. key templates that they have a uniquely shaped head portion not intended to receive the head 14) for use in the key making process. The manual inventory system 136 may also contain template key pallets 12 and / or conventional key template for use in the process. However, the template key paddles 12 and conventional key templates contained within the manual inventory system 136 can generally be
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Manufacturing systems 138 can generally be isolated from the other module systems
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140), so that the remains of walls within the housing generated from the associated cutting processes do not contaminate the other systems. In fact, in some embodiments, manufacturing system 138 can be completely detached from partner interface 132, distribution system 134 and / or manual inventory system 136. For example, manufacturing systems 138 could
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be stand-alone modules, or connect solidly, to — partner interface 132. In either of these configurations, distribution system 134 can be omitted, if desired.
Partner interface 132 may allow the partner to enter instructions, make selections, and / or answer questions regarding a desired duplicate event. Instructions may include, for example, a number of duplicate pallets to be produced, a desired pickup time, a desired delivery address, pallet identification information, etc. Questions may include, for example, a make, model, and / or year of an associated automobile with which the duplicate key is associated; a type and / or brand of lock to which the key belongs; and if the duplicate key is going to be a transponder key. Instructions, selections and / or questions can be communicated visually, audibly and / or by touch, as desired. For example, partner interface 132 may include a display screen (eg, a touch screen), a keyboard, a mouse, a stylus, a speaker, and / or a microphone that communicates information with the partner as well as receive input from partner. Information received through partner interface 132 may be directed to distribution and manufacturing systems 136, 138 for further processing, and their systems may provide lists and / or responses to partner through interface 132. It is contemplated that other devices may also be used interface.
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In the described embodiment, partner interface 132 can be physically connected to distribution system 134 and configured to periodically be removed from housing 140.
For example, partner interface 132 can be rigidly mounted to a front of distribution system 134, and distribution system 134 can be mounted on a sliding drawer mechanism 141. In this configuration, the partner can slide partner interface 132 and distribution system 134 together from housing 140 by pulling on partner interface 132. This access may allow the partner to service and / or re-supply the distribution system 134, while also conserving space within the enclosure 140. It is contemplated that the partner interface 132 and / or the distribution system 134 could be mounted within housing 140 in another manner, if desired.
As shown in Figures 7-9, the distribution system 134 may include, among other things, a plurality of different gutters 142, a common actuator 144 associated with the different gutters 142, one more receptacles 146, and one or more ramps 148 running from actuator 144 to receptacles 146. Each gutter 142 can be configured to hold a plurality of a particular type of key template (eg, either a template blade 12 or a
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conventional key template) and a cUlt> l · ', -Tgstlli? 'and / or particular size of the key template), for example, paddle # 66, paddle # 67, or paddle # 68 - referring to Figures 1A-1C). Actuator 144 can be configured to push a selected key template from the bottom of a stack of templates stored within a particular gutter 142 and on ramp 148. After being pushed into the ramp 148, the templates can slide under the force of gravity, first the head, into the receptacle 146. It is contemplated the ramp 148 could be replaced with a conveyor belt or other transport mechanism, if desired.
Gutters 142 may be arranged within distribution system 134 in one or more different rows, each row containing any number of the same or different chutes 142 and associated with the same actuator 144. For example, the embodiment of Figure 8 shows that gutters 142 are arranged in two rows on opposite sides of actuator 144, with at least two different gutter types 142 in each row (eg, gutters 142 associated with blades 142 jig and gutters 142 associated with conventional wrench jigs). Gutters 142 can be configured to hold only the head portion 16 of each paddle 12 or a conventional wrench head, with the shafts 16 extending outward through a longitudinal slot 150. In general, all gutters 142 associated with
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the blades 12 can have the same configuration 'and Ldiiiairay, like all the blades 12, have the same configuration and size of the head portion 16. It is contemplated, however, that each gutter 142 associated with a conventional key template could be a different size, if desired, to accommodate the unique head configurations of conventional keys. It is also contemplated that each gutter 142 could be provided with an insert (eg, a molded plastic insert) that is a custom fit inside for a conventional key template and includes a common exterior, so that a universal gutter 142 could be used for all key templates.
Gutters 142 can be angled so that stems 16 extend away from the front of distribution system 134 (ie, away from partner interface 132 and receptacles 146). With this configuration, as the individual jigs are pushed out of their respective gutters 142 along the direction of their shafts by the actuator 144, the gutters can perch within the ramps 148 with their heads or head portions pointing toward the front of distribution system 134. In this way, the templates can first slide the head into the receptacles 146 for convenient retrieval by the store associate.
As shown in Figure 9, each gutter 142
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may include an opening 152 horizorrt-ai -'- at a lower point-o- which is configured to allow only the first template in a corresponding stack of templates to be pushed out of the particular gutter 142, while preventing the remaining templates are evicted. An outer wall 152 can wrap around a lower end of gutter 142 to prevent templates from falling completely through gutter 142. Actuator 144 may include a lug 154 configured to slide through the slot formed within end wall 153 and through horizontal opening 152 to engage only the head of a desired template. As the tongue 154 moves outward along the direction of the desired template stem, the template will eventually be pushed out of the horizontal opening 152 of the gutter 142 and fall onto the ramp 148 (referenced in FIG. 7). In some embodiments, gutter 142 is a one-piece component, where end wall 153 is integral with gutter 142 side walls. In other embodiments, however, gutter 142 only includes extruded side walls, and the External wall 153 is manufactured as a separate component and subsequently connected to the side walls. Also other configurations may be possible.
As shown in Figures 8 and 9, actuator 144 can be equipped with multiple motors configured to
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moving tongue 154 in at least two directions. For example, actuator 144 may include a first motor 156 and a second motor 158. The first motor 156 may be located at one end of distribution system 134 opposite partner interface 132 and configured to rotate a guide screw 160 connected to a car 162. Carriage 162 may be mounted to slide on one or more rails 164 that extend in a length direction of distribution system 134, as guide screw 160 is rotated to attract or push carriage 162 away. Rotation of the first Motor 156 can be controlled to selectively cause lug 154, which can be supported by carriage 162, to align with a particular gutter 142. Once aligned with the particular gutter 142, the second motor 158 can be selectively rotated to rotate an additional guide screw 165 that connects the carriage 162 to the tab 154. Rotation of the second motor 158 may cause the tab 154 to push the desired key templates from the particular gutter 142 on the ramp 148. The displaced key template can then slide down the ramp 148 into the receptacle 146. In the described embodiment of Figure 7, two receptacles 146 are shown, one associated with each row of gutters 142. It is contemplated, however, that both rows of gutters could alternatively discharge keys into a common receptacle 146, if desired.
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Distribution contains around key templates within approximately one hundred gutter templates 142. Thirty different types of different gutters 142 have been found, with wrench in each type in each this configuration can generally accommodate 80-90% of the demand for keys duplicates. It is contemplated, however, that multiple gutters 142 could alternatively accommodate the same types of key templates (eg, the most commonly requested key templates), if desired. In general, gutters 142 located closest to the front of distribution system 134 may contain the highest in-demand templates. In this way, the actuator 144 may need to move the finger 154 a shorter distance for more duplication events, which may increase the speed at which the keys can be duplicated. Furthermore, these gutters 142 can be loaded more easily than the gutters 142 located further back from the distribution system 134. The delivery system 134, once carried with three hundred keys (30 gutters with 100 templates per gutter) can be relatively heavy. And when the distribution system 134 is pulled out of the housing of the manufacturing module 104, a moment can be created that tends to cause the manufacturing module 104 to tilt forward. To prevent overturning of the manufacturing module 104, the manufacturing module 104
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it can be designed to balance substantially when the distribution system 134 is fully pulled and filled (ie, a weight of the manufacturing module 104 can create an opposite moment that substantially balances the moment created by the distribution system 134).
Manual inventory system 136 (referring to Figure 7) can be configured to accommodate key templates that are commonly less in demand by a customer of duplicating machine 100. In the described embodiment, manual inventory system 136 may include any number of drawers 166 configured to hold different key templates (ie, template key paddles 12 and / or conventional key templates). One or more drawers 166 can be divided into different sections, each section maintains a different type of template. In one application, manufacturing module 104 (i.e. associate interface 132) can direct the associate to the store to a particular key template within drawers 166.
For example, based on the identity of the master key inserted into the identification module 102, a visual indicator 168 (for example, a light - see Figure 4) may be activated to direct the associate to a particular drawer 166 containing the template of desired key. In some examples, additional indicators may be located within drawers 166, which function to direct the
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associated with a particular key template on themselves ·: —In an alternative application, the location and identity of the desired key template can be displayed on the partner interface 132. For example, an image of the different drawers 166 may be displayed, with the particular drawer 166 maintaining the desired key template that is illuminated or highlighted. In addition, a map or grid image of an interior of the particular drawer 166 could also be displayed, with the exact location of the desired key template within the particular drawer 166 indicated. Partner interface 132 may also be able to inform the partner of the unique identification identifier 42 visible in the desired key template. Other means for directing the associate to a particular drawer 166 and / or to a particular location within drawer 166 can be used, if desired. In addition, other means could be implemented to store the least used key templates.
After retrieving a distributed key template from the receptacle 146 or from one of the particular drawers 166, the key template can be inserted into one of the notch fabrication systems 138 therein. In the described embodiment, the manufacturing module 104 has two different manufacturing system 138, which includes a disc manufacturing system 138a and a milling system 138b. However, it is contemplated that the
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Manufacturing module 104 could alternatively include only disc manufacturing systems 138a, milling systems 138b only, or just one system of any type, as desired.
Depending on the identification of the existing key inserted into the identification module 102, the partner interface 132 may instruct the partner to insert the desired key template into that particular one of the disc cutting and milling systems 138a, 138b. For example, if the desired key template corresponds to an edge cut key (single or double), the partner interface 132 may instruct the partner to insert the key template into the disk manufacturing system 138a. And in contrast, if the desired key template corresponds to a milled key, the partner interface 132 can instruct the partner 15 to insert the key template into the milling system 138b. This instruction may be visual, for example, displayed on partner interface 132 and / or through illumination of lights 170 associated with each manufacturing system 138 (see Figure 4). A chip removal drawer 172 can be paired with each manufacturing system 138 (eg, located below) and provide a way to manually remove chips and debris generated by the duplicating process.
An exemplary disc manufacturing system 138a 25 is shown in Figures 10A and 10B. The disc manufacturing system 138a may include, among other Uüüay ·, 'una ·
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receiving unit 174, one or more cutting discs 176 mounted on a base platform 178 by means of a movable upper gantry 179, and an identity confirmation unit 180. The key template recovered by the associate can be inserted through an opening 300 in a front panel 183 of the manufacturing module 104 (see Figure 4) and in the receiving unit 174. While received by the receiving unit 174 (eg, while the stem 18 passes through the opening 300), the identity confirmation unit 180 can identify the received key template and confirm that it is the desired type of the corresponding key template with the master key inserted into the identification module 102. After confirmation of identity by unit 180 and placement by key template receiving unit 174 in a desired location, cutting discs 176 and portal 179 can be selectively activated to produce desired characteristics within the template. key.
Receiving unit 174 may have any configuration known in the art for receiving, holding, and / or positioning the desired key template relative to cutting discs 176. In an embodiment shown in Figures 10B, 11A and 11B, the receiving unit 174 includes jaw 175 (referring to Figures 11A and 11B) that are deflected by a
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spring together to interleave the flé 'lldV'S .UliLie template, and a clamp 181 (referring to Figure 10B) movable from an open position to a closed position to secure the key template once in place. Jaws 175 may have placement characteristics, for example, a side shelf configured to engage edge 48 of stem 18 (referring to Figure 2A) and mechanically push stem 18 into alignment against a base member 18 9, a end stop 185 configured to engage the distant tip of stem 18, and / or features 187 configured to engage base end 22 and / or supports 40 of head portion 16 when the key template is fully inserted. In some embodiments, a sensor may be associated with end stop 185 (eg, end stop 185 may be the plunger of a potentiometer) and end stop 185 may be movable as the key template is inserted. In this way, a length of the key template can be measured as the key template is inserted, the length is subsequently used as a way to confirm the identity and / or proper placement of the key template. However, it is contemplated that end stop 185 and / or the sensor associated with end stop 185 can be omitted, if desired. For example, manufacturing system 138a could be configured to cut only notches 49 in key templates that have a known length and, in
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In these situations, it may not be necessary to measure the length of the key template.
The jaws 175 can be connected to an actuator 182 (eg, to a motor / guide screw arrangement see Figure 11 A) which is configured to move them. jaws 175 and the key template in / out through opening 300, and side to side relative to the rest of the disc manufacturing system 138a. Actuator 182 can itself be mounted on a gantry 17 9 (referring to Figure 10A) so that movement of gantry 17 9 results in additional movement (left / right and in / out) of the key template relative to the identity confirmation unit 180 and the clamp 181. Once the key template has been placed in a desired cutting location, the clamp 181 can be activated to trim only the head portion 16. After this, the jaws 175 can be completely removed from the key template by the actuator 182, exposing the shaft 13 to the cutting discs 176.
In the described embodiment shown in Figure 10B, clamp 181 includes a vertically elongated member (also known as an anvil)
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In this embodiment, motor 186 includes a cam lobe 193 connected to a shaft thereof and positioned within an opening 195 in anvil 184.
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As the motor 186 rotates, the shape of the i-ball · »· Α · 9 · 2 cha.lava can cause the anvil 184 to rise or fall, thereby holding or releasing the key template. Anvil 184 can be spring loaded into a closed position, for example, by means of lever assemblies 191 connected to opposite sides of anvil 80, and moved into the open position by motor 186. One or more sensors 197 can be associated with clamp 181 to monitor the position of anvil 184 and / or motor 186, as desired.
The placement of the key template before clamping can be controlled, inter alia, by an image of the head portion 16 (referring to Figure 2A) captured by the identity confirmation unit 180. In particular, as the key template enters the disk manufacturing system 138a, the particular characteristics of the key template can be imaged, recognized, measured, and compared to an expected location of those features. For example, a location of the base end 22 (eg, a space between the base end 22 and the outer end surface of the jaws 175) and / or the supports 40 of the head portion 16 can be recognized by unit 180 of identity confirmation and compare with the expected location for those characteristics. Actuator 182 and gantry 179 may be caused to continue to move the key template until
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the measured location is approximately equal to the expected location. If the difference between the measured and expected locations is very large and / or the time spent trying to reduce the difference is very large, the partner interface 132 may instruct the partner to manually reposition the key template. Additionally or alternatively, the identity confirmation unit 180 may search for the indicator 44 to confirm and / or prompt the placement of the key template before it is clamped. Specifically, because indicator 44 can be located on only one side of head portion 16, detection of indicator 44 can provide confirmation unit 180 with the orientation of the key template as inserted. That is, if the indicator is not detected, confirmation unit 180 can determine that the key template was inserted upside down. And if indicator 44 is detected, confirmation unit 180 can conclude that the key template was properly inserted. Accordingly, the identity confirmation unit 180 can determine that the orientation of the key template, as it is inserted by the partner, is correct based on whether flag 44 is recognized. And after recognition, the identity confirmation unit 180 can compare the data linked to the indicator 44 with the expected data associated with the desired key template. If indicator 44 and / or the
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Once indicator 44 has been detected, the identity of the inserted key template confirmed, and the image thereof captured or otherwise deciphered, the identity confirmation unit 180 can selectively influence the operations of the manufacturing system 138a based on identity. In particular, the confirmation unit can activate the unique positioning of the key template, the unique operation of the clamp 181, the unique operation of the cutting discs 17 6, and / or other unique operations of the base manufacturing system 138a in identity. For example, for a first type of key template (for example, for a first size, a first shape, and / or a first material) inserted into the manufacturing system 138a, the key template may need to be placed in a first position relative to anvil 184 before clamping, anvil 184 may need to be pressed into the key template with a first force, cutting discs 176 may need to rotate at a first speed,
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and / or the feeding rate of the discs'17 6 short days should it need to be adjusted to a first feeding rate. And for a second type of key template, the key template may need to be placed in a second position relative to the anvil 184, the anvil 184 may need to be pressed into the key template with a second force, the cutting discs 176 they may need to rotate at a second rate, and / or the cutting discs 176 may need to be set at a second rate of feed.
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Specifically, the identity confirmation unit 180 can be located on one side of the panel
183 opposite the cutting discs 176, so that the identity confirmation unit 180 can be substantially sealed to avoid cutting and milling processes.
This insulation can help prevent the relatively delicate components of the identity confirmation unit 180 from becoming contaminated with debris. Additionally, this location can assist the identity confirmation process to continue while head 16 of the key template remains outside the panel.
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As illustrated in Figure 10a, the cutting discs 176 can be rigidly mounted
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each other at a horizontal distance apart by means of a fork 190 (for example, the discs
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179 it may include, among other things, two sets of parallel guide rails 192, 194 that provide movement of the cutting discs 176 in two directions, referred to as the X ~ and Y- directions, respectively. The guide rails 194 can be fixedly connected to the base platform 178, while the guide rails 192 can be mounted to a carriage 196 that mounts to the guide rails 194. Fork 190 can be supported by carriage 196. One or more motors (not shown) can be connected to carriage 196 and fork 190 by means of one or more spindles 2.00, and selectively activated to cause movement of carriage 196 and fork 190 along rails 192,
194 respective guide. A separate motor 202 can be connected to selectively drive each cutting disc 176, and both motors 202 can be mounted to slide with the yoke 190 along the guide rails 192. The actuator 182 associated with the jaws 175 can also be rigidly connected to the fork 190 and / or to the carriage 196.
Disc manufacturing system 138a can be used to notch 49 one or both edges of blade 12 (see Figures 1A and IB). During cutting
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Notches 49, one of the motors 202 is rotated at one time, the guide screw 200 is activated to move the cutting disc 176 in and out of the shaft 18 along its length.
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A second beveled edge 46 may be cut therefrom the first second thereof.
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It is also contemplated that some manufacturing systems 138a may have only one cutting disc 176, while other manufacturing systems 138a may include two cutting discs 176 described above. In particular, some systems can be designed to cut only a single edge on a key template, while other systems can be designed to cut double edges. In fact, it may be possible for a single manufacturing module 104 that includes both types of systems. For example, a particular manufacturing module 104 could include one or more manufacturing systems 138a configured to cut single edges located together with one or more manufacturing systems 138a configured to cut double edges; multiple single edge systems 138a only; or only multiple double edge systems. Any configuration can be possible.
An exemplary milling system 138b is shown in Figure 12. Like the 138a manufacturing system of the
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disc, the milling system 138b also · 'can — áigluii · —Ía. receiving unit 174, gantry 179 connected to base platform 178, and identity confirmation unit 180. However, in contrast to disc manufacturing system 138a, milling system 138b may have a single milling head 204 connected to fork 190 driven by a single motor 202, rather than two cutting discs 176 driven by motor 202 separated. In this configuration, the milling head 204 can selectively move along the guide rails 192, 194 in the X- and Y-directions during milling of the notches 49 within the central portion 50 of the blade 12. In addition , a cutting bit 206 held within the milling head 204 can be selectively raised and lowered in a Z direction - to vary a depth of the notches 49, if desired. After identity confirmation by unit 180 and placement of the key template at a desired location by receiving unit 174, the milling head 204 and gantry 179 can be selectively activated to produce desired characteristics within the template of key.
In some embodiments, the master key that the customer wishes to duplicate can be incorporated with a transponder that enables the activation of an associated lock (for example, an ignition lock on a vehicle). In those situations, you may want to encrypt a new duplicate key
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(i.e. a new key that has a tun · key looked at by the duplicating machine 100) to match the master key with the same transponder code to ensure the duplicate key works the same way as the master key . As described above, the transponder code on the master key can be detected and read from sensor 124 within identification module 102. And after cutting the notches 49 in the stem 18 of the appropriate key template, the same code can be cloned into the transponder of the new key in cloning hole 207. In the described embodiment, the cloning gap 207 in Figure 4 as located within the front panel of the manufacturing module 104. However, it is contemplated that the cloning gap 207 could alternatively be located within the identification module 202 or separate from the identification and manufacturing modules 102, 104. It is also contemplated that the transponder sensor 124 and the cloning gap 207 could be combined in a single location, if desired.
Figure 13 shows alternative uses of head 14. In particular, it may be cost effective to design head 14 to receive items other than simply the pallet 12. For example, accessory items such as a bottle opener 301, a snap 302 for banknotes, a portable multimedia unit 304, a bag hook 306, a key ring 308, and a refrigerator magnet 310 can be made from
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geometry similar to the geometry of the poroion ···! ^ da.raheza so that these items can accept and lock together with the head 14 described above. It is contemplated that these accessory items may be purchased in conjunction with the head 14 and pallet 12 at the duplicating machine 100, or otherwise within the store that houses the duplicating machine 100. In one embodiment, the head 14 can even be customized on the duplicating machine 100, for example the head 14 can be printed, engraved, milled, applied with an adhesive backing, etc., to support a shape, symbol, logo, and / or desired image.
The described key duplicating machine 100 can be used to duplicate a key with a single cut edge, a key with a double cut edge, and a key with side milling from the template palette 12 of the described key assembly 10 or from a conventional key template. The described duplicating machine 100 can be easily used and produce a reduced number of bad cuts. An exemplary operation of the described key duplicating machine 100 will now be described with reference to Figures 1-13.
To initiate the duplication process, a customer or sales associate can insert an existing key of any configuration through slot 114 of identification module 102. In some modalities, this action
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it may be the first action taken in the pgüCéüU and, upon initiating this action, turn on (ie, actuator activation of) the associated machine 100. For example, a sensor can be associated with tip guide 116 and configured to generate a signal based on the initiation of guide movement, the duration of movement, and / or the cessation of movement, this signal is then used to turn on the machine 100 and / or activate the imaging assembly to capture images of the existing key. In other modes, however, the customer and / or partner could alternatively make selections associated with and / or make payment for a purported duplication process via customer interface 108 located in identification module 102, whereby it is turned on. machine 100 (eg, the machine could be powered by inserting a credit card into the machine).
As the existing key is inserted through slot 114 in the identification module 102, the head of the existing key can engage the head guide 115 (if the existing key has a head) while the tip of the key existing mates with tip guide 116. At this time, movement of the existing key through slot 114 may cause the tip of the existing key to push tip guide 116 away from slot 114. This movement can continue until the existing wrench head engages the chamfered sides 118 of the guide 115.
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head by approximately the same r.anti rt or π. <ι · <ι impiamiRnto may cause the head of the existing skeleton key to align with the tip guide 116 in preparation for imaging.
After the existing key shank is inserted into the identification module 102, the imaging system 112 can be activated to capture one or more images of only the existing key shank. Images, as described above, can include a backlight image, one or more side light images, and a laser scanned image. These images can show a location of the key tip, a profile of the stem, and a location of the supports at a base of the key head (if the supports are present).
In some embodiments, once the existing key is fully inserted into the identification module 102, the transponder sensor 124 can be activated to detect the presence of a transponder within the head of the existing key. It is contemplated that this action can be taken before image capture, simultaneously with image capture, and / or after image capture, as desired. Such detection may also include, in some applications, capture of transponder data. The transponder data may include, among other things, an identification code; a brand, a model, a number
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Based on the backlit image (i.e. based on the silhouette of the master key), it can be determined whether the existing key is a cut edge key, a milled side key, or in some ways simply a key that does not can be duplicated with machine 100. In one example, these determinations can be made based on the edge profile of the existing key, as captured in the backlit image. Specifically, if the edge profile is a straight profile, then it can be classified as a milled side wrench. Otherwise, it can be classified as a cut edge wrench. In another example, the master key can be identified as a particular one of a plurality of known keys (eg key # 66) and, based on the identification, reference a memory search map to determine the key class (cut edge or milled side) that is and can be duplicated by machine 100. The backlit image, when the existing key is a cut edge key, can also be used to measure a profile of
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the penetration edges of the key. It is contemplated that, in some embodiments, the step of determining the type of key inserted into the identification module 102 may be omitted, and the duplicating machine 100 may be capable of cutting only one type of key (eg, edge keys only). chopped up).
When the existing master key is determined to be a cut edge key, the laser scanned image can be used to identify and / or measure the channel profile of the master key (i.e., shapes, sizes, and / or sizes). channel locations 52) in a manner known in the art. In some embodiments, image capture by laser scanning can only be done after the determination that the existing master key is a cut edge key. In other modes, the laser scan image can also always be captured.
When the existing master key is determined to be a milled side key, the side light images can be used together to determine the profile of the milled side of the existing key. In particular, each side light can be selectively turned on, one at a time, to capture an inner edge profile of the notches 4 9 in the central portion 50 (referring to Figure 1C). Specifically, by shining the side light through the surface of the central portion 50, a shadow can be created within the notched area and the edge of the notched area opposite the light.
130 Particular side can be illuminated. Al- ^ apfeure a, image
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at this time, a pattern on a surface of the central portion 50 along the notches 49 becomes visible.
When this is done twice, once with each different side light 130, two separate notch pattern images can be created.
The two separate images can then be combined into a broad profile of the milled side key notch geometry that can be measured and subsequently reproduced within the corresponding key template.
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Distribution system 134 can then be activated to distribute an appropriate key template or, alternatively, an associate can be instructed '(eg, through partner interface 132) to remove the appropriate key template from manual inventory system 136. When automatically dispensed, the key template can be removed from receptacle 146 by the associate. In either situation, the associate can then insert the removed key template into the appropriate opening 300 in the front panel 183 of the manufacturing module 104 (see Figure 4). The
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Associate can be instructed on how the Abertoa '3ΌΘ— (eo dcoí-gy-'Oft system 138a or 138b) should be used through Associate interface 132 and / or by lights 170.
As the shank 18 of the appropriate key template is inserted by the associate into the jaws 175 of the desired fabrication system 138 (either the disk fabrication system 138a or the
Milling 138b), the key template can be mechanically aligned by insertion, and the identity and orientation of the key template is confirmed simultaneously.
Identity and orientation can be confirmed through the recognition interpretation of the indicator by confirmation unit 180 as stem 18 passes through slot 300 toward jaws 175.
If an inconsistency is detected at this time, the process may stop prematurely.
It is contemplated that the identity of the key template inserted into the manufacturing system 138 can be confirmed without using indicator 44, if desired. For example, it may be possible to determine the identity of some key templates based on the characteristics of their heads (for example, an outer profile, a buttonhole shape, etc.). It is also contemplated that these features could be used in conjunction with the gauge 44 and / or the measured length of the stem 18 (ie, the length measurement by the potentiometer end stop 185), if desired.
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Once the correct key template has been properly positioned within jaws 175 and identity and orientation have been confirmed, actuator 182 can move the key template to a desired position relative to clamp 181 and devices corresponding manufacturing lines (i.e. cutting discs 176 and / or milling head 204). After this, motor 186 can release anvil 184, which allows anvil 184 to constrain only the head of the key template. Once the key template has been secured in place, actuator 182 can remove jaws 175 from the now cantilevered key template, thereby fully exposing stem 18. Then the manufacturing process can begin.
The manufacturing process may include an edge cutting process performed within the disc manufacturing system 138a or a side milling process performed within the milling system 138b. In some examples, multiple surfaces of a particular key template can be cut without the key template having to be placed. In some examples, the key template may need to be partially repositioned (eg, flipped) through the process so that additional surfaces can be cut. Repositioning can be done manually. Once the cutting process is complete, the
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Key template can be pushed back to t-ravp..s-from-opening 300 and retrieved manually by the associate.
In examples where the paddle 12 has been cut (as opposed to a conventional key template), a separately purchased key head 14 can be applied by hand (i.e., without tools ) to a head portion 16 of the paddle 12. In some applications, the head 14 can first be customized. For example, a customer may be able to design, upload, and / or select a particular graphic to be printed (eg, printed on an adhesive film that is subsequently applied to the head), engraved, sublimated, and / or molded on the head 14. Such customization may be performed through the customer interface 108 in the identification module 102, if desired. Furthermore, in the circumstances where the existing key is a transponder key, a transponder head can be programmed with the corresponding data before connecting to the paddle 12. This programming can be carried out within the transponder gap 206 described above.
Head 14, in many examples, cannot be removed after it is attached to paddle 12. This can help prevent unintentional disengagement during use of key assembly 10. However, it is contemplated that this functionality can only be available with particular heads 14 (for example, with heads that do not have
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expensive transponders, since it may be desired to exchange the transponder heads between different vanes 12 in situations where there are bad cuts). Heads 14 (including transponders, if applicable) can be distributed separately from pallet 12 at the point of sale, or together from the same system and / or module. The customer or partner may assemble the head 14 to the pallet after the completion of the cutting process. Little or no experience is required to properly push the head 14 in place of the first head portion through the pallet 12. In the described embodiments, the head 14 can be attached to the point of sale without tools or glue.
It is contemplated that the data associated with a particular duplicate event can be stored for later use, if desired. For example, after the completion of a first duplicate event, the customer may want the associated ID of the palette 12 and the profile measurements of the existing master key to be stored. Then, at a later time, with or without the master key, the client may be able to remove their stored data and then complete a second duplicate event, it is also contemplated that the data associated with the first duplicate event can communicate with the client, allowing the client to store the data for use in the second event, if desired. This information could be communicated by printing,
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an email, a text, etc.
The indicator can be used to enable a sales transaction, in addition to facilitating cutting of the key template to match the master key (i.e., in addition to confirming the proper template selection, proper orientation, and parameter setting of manufacturing system). In particular, information regarding the sales transaction (for example, price, inventory, link to indicator code
44. And before, during, or after the cut is complete, the associate can scan bars and use information to load
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It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the described key making machine. Other modalities will be apparent to those experienced in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the described key making machine. For example, it is contemplated that distribution system 134 may be detached from manufacturing module 104, if desired. In these embodiments, the distribution system 134 may be a standalone module or it may be omitted entirely. That is, the removal of the desired key template could be a completely manual process where the template is selected by the associate from an exhibition rack or other location, in another
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For example, instead of the duplicating machine having two separate modules (ie, the identification module and the manufacturing module), it is contemplated that all of the components of these modules could be located within a common housing. The specification and examples are intended to be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope as indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.
ITEM LIST
TITLE: IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE
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<td>10a.</td><td>Key Assembly</td>
<td>10b.</td><td>Key Assembly</td>
<td>10c.</td><td>Key Assembly</td>
<td> 12.</td><td>Palette</td>
<td> 14.</td><td>Head</td>
<td>14 to.</td><td>Head Component</td>
<td>14b.</td><td>Head Component</td>
<td> 16.</td><td>Head portion</td>
<td> 18.</td><td>Shank</td>
<td> 20.</td><td>Transition Region</td>
<td> 22.</td><td>Base End</td>
<td> 24.</td><td>Tip end</td>
<td> 26.</td><td>Primary Surface</td>
<td> 28.</td><td>Primary Surface</td>
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<td> 30.</td><td>Surface</td><td>Side</td>
<td> 32.</td><td>Surface</td><td>Side</td>
<td> 34 .</td><td>Recess</td><td></td>
<td> 36.</td><td>Extreme</td><td></td>
<td> 38.</td><td>Extreme</td><td></td>
<td> 40.</td><td>Support</td><td></td>
<td> 41.</td><td>0 j al</td><td></td>
<td> 42 .</td><td>Indicator</td><td></td>
<td> 44.</td><td>Indicator</td><td></td>
<td> 46.</td><td>Edge</td><td></td>
<td> 48.</td><td>Edge</td><td></td>
<td> 49.</td><td>Notch</td><td></td>
<td> 50.</td><td colspan="2">Central Section</td>
<td> 51.</td><td>Edge</td><td></td>
<td> 52 .</td><td>Channel</td><td></td>
<td> 54 .</td><td>Stapes</td><td></td>
<td> 56.</td><td>Surface</td><td>Primary</td>
<td> 58 .</td><td>Surface</td><td>Side</td>
<td> 60.</td><td>Cavity</td><td></td>
<td> 62.</td><td>Barrette</td><td></td>
<td> 64.</td><td>Caliber</td><td></td>
<td> 66.</td><td>Extreme</td><td></td>
<td> 68.</td><td>Stapes</td><td></td>
<td> 70.</td><td>Spike</td><td></td>
<td> 72.</td><td>Extreme</td><td></td>
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<td></td><td> 76.</td><td>Irregularity</td>
<td></td><td> 78.</td><td>Exterior Surface</td>
<td></td><td> 100.</td><td>Duplicating Machine</td>
<td> 5</td><td> 102 .</td><td>Identification Module</td>
<td></td><td> 104 .</td><td>Manufacturing Module</td>
<td></td><td> 106.</td><td>Accommodation</td>
<td></td><td> 108.</td><td>Client interface</td>
<td></td><td> 110.</td><td>Key Reception Assembly</td>
<td> 10</td><td> 112.</td><td>Imaging System</td>
<td></td><td> 114 .</td><td>Opening</td>
<td></td><td> 115.</td><td>Head Guide</td>
<td></td><td> 116.</td><td>Punta Guide</td>
<td></td><td> 118.</td><td>Side</td>
<td> 15</td><td> 119.</td><td>Rail</td>
<td></td><td> 120.</td><td>Rebate</td>
<td></td><td> 122.</td><td>Groove</td>
<td></td><td> 124 .</td><td>Transponder Sensor</td>
<td></td><td> 126.</td><td>Camera</td>
<td> 20</td><td> 128 .</td><td>Backlighting</td>
<td></td><td> 129.</td><td>Contaminant Containment Device</td>
<td></td><td> 130.</td><td>Side light</td>
<td></td><td> 131.</td><td>To be</td>
<td></td><td> 132.</td><td>Associate Interface</td>
<td> 25</td><td> 133.</td><td>Groove</td>
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<td> 134 .</td><td>Distribution system</td>
<td> 136.</td><td>Man Inventory System</td>
<td> 138 .</td><td>Cutting System</td>
<td>138a.</td><td>Disc Cutting System</td>
<td>138b.</td><td>Milling System</td>
<td> 140.</td><td>Accommodation</td>
<td> 141.</td><td>Drawer Mechanism</td>
<td> 142.</td><td>Gutter</td>
<td> 144 .</td><td>Actuator</td>
<td> 146.</td><td>Receptacles</td>
<td> 148 .</td><td>Ramp</td>
<td> 150 .</td><td>Groove</td>
<td> 152.</td><td>Opening</td>
<td> 153.</td><td>Extreme Wall</td>
<td> 154 .</td><td>Linguete</td>
<td> 156.</td><td>Engine</td>
<td> 158 .</td><td>Engine</td>
<td> 160.</td><td>Guide Screw</td>
<td> 162 .</td><td>Car</td>
<td> 164 .</td><td>Rail</td>
<td> 165.</td><td>Guide Screw</td>
<td> 166.</td><td>Drawer</td>
<td> 168.</td><td>Visual indicator</td>
<td> 170.</td><td>Lights</td>
<td> 172.</td><td>Chip Removal Drawer</td>
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<td> 174 .</td><td>Reception Unit</td>
<td> 175.</td><td>Jaws</td><td></td>
<td> 176.</td><td>Cutting Disc</td><td></td>
<td> 178.</td><td>Base Platform</td><td></td>
<td> 179.</td><td>Portico</td><td></td>
<td> 180.</td><td>Confirmation Unit</td><td>Identity</td>
<td> 181.</td><td>Clamp</td><td></td>
<td> 182.</td><td>Actuator</td><td></td>
<td> 183.</td><td>Front panel</td><td></td>
<td> 184 .</td><td>Anvil</td><td></td>
<td> 185.</td><td>End Cap</td><td></td>
<td> 186.</td><td>Engine</td><td></td>
<td> 187.</td><td>Characteristic</td><td></td>
<td> 188.</td><td>Support Plate</td><td></td>
<td> 189.</td><td>Base Member</td><td></td>
<td> 190.</td><td>Fork</td><td></td>
<td> 191.</td><td>Lever Assembly</td><td></td>
<td> 192.</td><td>Guide Rail</td><td></td>
<td> 193.</td><td>Cam Lobe</td><td></td>
<td> 194.</td><td>Guide Rail</td><td></td>
<td> 195.</td><td>Opening</td><td></td>
<td> 196.</td><td>Car</td><td></td>
<td> 197.</td><td>Sensor</td><td></td>
<td> 198.</td><td>Engine</td><td></td>
<td> 200.</td><td>Guide Screw</td><td></td>
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<td> 202.</td><td>Engine</td>
<td> 204 .</td><td>Milling Head</td>
<td> 206.</td><td>Cutting Bit</td>
<td> 207 .</td><td>Cloning gap</td>
<td> 300.</td><td>Opening</td>
<td> 301.</td><td>Bottle opener</td>
<td> 302.</td><td>Ticket clamp</td>
304. Multimedia Portable Disc
306. Bag Hook
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Events
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|---|---|---|
| Grant or registrationFG | FG |
Numbers
- Publication
- 359072
- Publication, DOCDB
- 359072
- Publication, EPODOC
- MX359072
- Application
- 2016001988
- Application, DOCDB
- 2016001988
- Application, EPODOC
- MX20160001988
Titles2
- Spanish
- MODULO DE IDENTIFICACION PARA MAQUINA PARA HACER LLAVES.
- English
- IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR KEY MAKING MACHINE.
Classification
- CPC, 17
- B23P15/005
- Y10T70/7842
- Y10T409/300952
- E05B19/04
- B23C3/355
- G06V2201/06
- H04N23/74
- G06V10/145
- G07F17/0014
- B23C3/35
- B23C2235/28
- B23C2235/41
- E05B19/0058
- E05B19/14
- B23C2235/12
- G06K7/1413
- G06Q20/14
- IPC, 5
- G06K9 00
- B23C3 35
- B23Q17 20
- B23Q17 24
- G06K9 20