Abrégé

An apparatus comprising: at least one processor, and at least one memory including computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: determine a roll, a pitch and a yaw of a clamped key blank; and based at least in part on the determined roll, pitch and yaw of the key blank, determine a cutting sequence for cutting the key blank.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23C 3/35 - Fraisage de rainures dans les clés

Abrégé

A key scanning apparatus is provided. The key scanning apparatus comprises: a support arranged to support a key; a camera arranged to capture at least one image of the key supported by the support; at least one light source arranged to emit a beam of light towards the key supported by the support; and at least one processor configured to cause, based on data associated with the key, adjustment of at least one of: a position of the support, the camera, or a position of the light source. The support may be a platform. The light source may be a laser.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 35/40 - PalpeursUnités de palpage conçus pour explorer le modèle, le gabarit ou le dessin sans qu'il y ait contact réel comportant des systèmes optiques ou photo-électriques
• B23C 3/35 - Fraisage de rainures dans les clés
• E05B 19/00 - ClésLeurs accessoires

Abrégé

A milling module for a key cutting machine, the module comprising a first rotary cutter and a second rotary cutter. The first and second rotary cutters each include a gear and a shaft projecting from the gear. The shaft includes one or more cutting blades. The milling module further comprises a housing configured to locate the gears of the first and second rotary cutters, such that the gears of the first and second rotary cutters are arranged in a gear train.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23C 3/35 - Fraisage de rainures dans les clés
• B23C 5/10 - Fraise à queue, c.-à-d. comportant une queue incorporée

Abrégé

A key clamp for a key cutting apparatus is provided. The key clamp comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw comprises an engagement surface having a widthwise dimension and a lengthwise dimension. The engagement surface comprises a first row of serrations, arranged along a lengthwise edge of the engagement surface, and a second row of serrations. The second jaw has an engagement surface comprising a row of serrations for location, in the widthwise dimension, between the first row of serrations in the first jaw and the second row of serrations in the first jaw.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23C 3/35 - Fraisage de rainures dans les clés
• B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses

Abrégé

Key cutting apparatus for cutting a new key to replicate an existing key. The apparatus comprising a reader determining the type of key blank to be cut and the required shape for the blank to be cut to. A plurality of magazines for retaining a supply of a number of different types of key blanks are provided. A key cutter is provided for cutting a new key from a blank in response to the measured shape of the existing key. A key carrying arrangement is provided to fetch a required key blank from a respective magazine and take the required key blank to the key cutter.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23C 3/35 - Fraisage de rainures dans les clés
• B23Q 35/128 - Exploration par des moyens optiques

Produits et services

Keys; key blanks. Key cutting machines; key making machines; key vending machines; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Key cutting; cutting of replacement keys; rental and leasing of key cutting machines.

Produits et services

Keys; key blanks. Key cutting machines; key making machines; key vending machines; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Key cutting; cutting of replacement keys; rental and leasing of key cutting machines.