Locking Cylinder Beveled Edge Coding

The patent introduces beveled coding in corner regions of the key, adding a new dimensional aspect to the coding system. Instead of only extending coding along the length or width of the key, the beveled corners create additional scanning points in a different spatial dimension, allowing increased coding variation without increasing the key's overall dimensions or the lock device's height/length.

The patent employs asymmetric beveled coding in the corner regions of the key, where the bevels are positioned and oriented in non-symmetric patterns. This creates asymmetric scanning points that do not follow conventional symmetric coding patterns, making the lock more resistant to picking tools that rely on recognizing and manipulating symmetric code structures. The asymmetric beveled tumblers配合 with asymmetric key coding creates a more secure locking mechanism.

The patent nests the beveled coding structure within the existing corner regions of the key bit, utilizing the available space efficiently. The beveled tumblers are positioned within the cylinder core to engage with the beveled coding in the corner regions, allowing additional coding capacity to be nested within the existing key cross-section rather than requiring an expanded cross-section. This nesting approach increases coding capacity while maintaining compact key dimensions.