Magnetic keyed lock

Magnetic keyed lock
A magnetic keyed padlock

A magnetic keyed lock is a locking mechanism whereby the key utilizes magnets as part of the locking and unlocking mechanism.

A magnetic key would use from one to many small magnets oriented so that the North / South Poles would equate to a combination to push or pull the lock's internal tumblers thus releasing the lock. This is a totally passive system requiring no electricity or electronics to activate or deactivate the mechanism. Using several magnets at differing polarity / orientations and different strengths can allow thousands of different combinations per key. [1]

Traditional lock picking is impossible due to the tumblers being magnetically operated instead of via a physical up and down action. Magnetic keys also cannot be reproduced by locksmiths by sight or other "human sensed" information. [2]

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References

  1. ^ "Magnetic Locks" (PDF). Chubb Locks Custodial Services Ltd.. Archived from the original on 2007-08-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20070830093126/http://www.clcsltd.co.uk/LiteraturePDF/3G222Mk2passLock.pdf. Retrieved 2007-10-29. 
  2. ^ "Magnetic Keyed Locks from Chubb Locks Custodial Services Limited, an ASSA ABLOY Group Company.". Chubb Locks Custodial Services Ltd.. Archived from the original on 2007-07-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20070714181521/http://www.clcsltd.co.uk/magnetic_locks.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-29. 

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