by landeroth » 9 Oct 2011 22:47
two words: disguised wafer. and i'm probably stealing an idea someone already had. Ok, at the end of the plug, it has a "<" shaped indention on the inside. so, what if you made that indention into a wafer that would go up when a key of the proper length was inserted? the weight and spring tension would complicate picking even if it was discovered. and i realize i am discussing close to a 1/4 inch wide wafer, but who woulda thunk it? i mean, most of the parts inside a lock are small, but this could also lead to complications for the key, for example: if it isn't inserted fully it won't operate, possible malfunction (although if carefully manufactured, would just negate its presence it it was stuck in the set position). One design note: would need to have the bottom of the < at the base of the keyway BEFORE it was set, not after, in order to complicate detection (that way you don't have a hole at the bottom of the plug, giving away its presence).
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