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2. Combination lock - Wikipedia

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   A Wordlock letter combination lock.. A combination lock is a type of locking device in which a sequence of symbols, usually numbers, is used to open the lock. The sequence may be entered using a single rotating dial which interacts with several discs or cams, by using a set of several rotating discs with inscribed symbols which directly interact with the locking mechanism, or through an ...

3. Rotary combination lock - Wikipedia

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   Many combination locks have three wheels, but the lock may be equipped with additional wheels, each with a drive pin and fly, in a similar manner. The number of wheels in the mechanism determines the number of specific dial positions that must be entered to open the lock, so a three-sequence combination is required for a three-wheel lock.

4. Master Lock - Wikipedia

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   In 2012, Master Lock introduced a line of combination padlocks called the dialSpeed. [17] The dialSpeed lock is battery-operated, has a lit face, and features multiple user-programmable combinations. It has a master unlocking code that can be accessed through the company web site. [17] In 2014, Master Lock acquired SentrySafe for $117.5 million ...

5. Padlock - Wikipedia

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   A combination padlock. Combination locks do not use keys. Instead, the lock opens when its wheels are lined up correctly to display the correct combination. A padlock was invented by John I. W. Carlson in 1931 (a patent was granted in November 1934) that has both a combination on one side and a key on the other.

6. Edmé Régnier L'Aîné - Wikipedia

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   According to the ASSA Abloy website, [4] Régnier also invented a combination lock that could change its combination, by doubling the number of rings. Usually, this type of lock has a number of rotatable rings that release the shackle only when all of them are set to a specific position. The ability to change the combination made it more secure ...

7. Bitting (key) - Wikipedia

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   Bitting is the depth of key cuts on a cylinder key for a pin tumbler lock, often expressed as a number. Bitting also refers to the combination of key cuts on a bit key for a warded lock or lever tumbler lock. The exact geometry of modern keys is usually described by a code system. [1]