BiLock NG - Revision history

Sandplum at 14:05, 12 January 2023

2023-01-12T14:05:30Z

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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==

	The BiLock NG uses a total of twelve ~~pins~~ arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins interacts with a [[sidebar]] on each side of the plug. Each pin has a round hole, the true gate, and a false gate located two pin depths away from the true gate. The false gate is the same shape as the true gate, but is too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract. To open the lock, all pins are raised and the ~~side bar~~ legs retract into the true gate on each pin. There are 4 depths for pins, which allows 16,777,216 (4<sup>12</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with widened or multiple sidebar holes. Master keyed pins do not use false gates.		The BiLock NG uses a total of twelve pin [[slider]]s arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins interacts with a [[sidebar]] on each side of the plug. Each pin has a round hole, the true gate, and a false gate located two pin depths away from the true gate. The false gate is the same shape as the true gate, but is too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract. To open the lock, all pins are raised and the sidebar legs retract into the true gate on each pin. There are 4 depths for pins, which allows 16,777,216 (4<sup>12</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with widened or multiple sidebar holes. Master keyed pins do not use false gates.

	There is no [[MACS]] for BiLock pins, but two four depths (deepest key cut) cannot be opposite one another because it weakens the key.		There is no [[MACS]] for BiLock pins, but two four depths (deepest key cut) cannot be opposite one another because it weakens the key.

Sandplum: added category:movable element keys, patent expiration date

2023-01-08T11:51:06Z

added category:movable element keys, patent expiration date

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	\| years_produced = 1998 - present		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]<br>[[BiLock Exclusive]]		\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]<br>[[BiLock Exclusive]]
	\| patent = [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6681609B1/ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = 1999<br>[https://patents.google.com/patent/US6681609B1/ US 6,681,609]<br>Expired 2019
	\| spec_on = true		\| spec_on = true
	\| spec_comp = 12		\| spec_comp = 12
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	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
	[[Category:Slider locks]]		[[Category:Slider locks]]
			[[Category:Movable element keys]]
	[[Category:Australian Locks]]		[[Category:Australian Locks]]

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2023-01-08T10:57:40Z

spec, repaired broken link in references

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	\| maker = [[Australian Lock Company]]		\| maker = [[Australian Lock Company]]
	\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]		\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
	\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]		\| lock_design = [[Slider]], [[Sidebar]]
	\| years_produced = 1998 - present		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]		\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]<br>[[BiLock Exclusive]]
	\| patent = [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6681609B1/ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6681609B1/ US 6,681,609]
			\| spec_on = true
			\| spec_comp = 12
			\| spec_comptype = [[Slider]]
	}}		}}

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	There is no [[MACS]] for BiLock pins, but two four depths (deepest key cut) cannot be opposite one another because it weakens the key.		There is no [[MACS]] for BiLock pins, but two four depths (deepest key cut) cannot be opposite one another because it weakens the key.

	The main difference between the classic [[BiLock FG]] and the NG is a moving element in the key. Similar to the component used in the [[Mul-T-Lock Interactive]], this component in the key interacts with a movable element at the front of the lock, referred to as the "13th locking dimension" by BiLock advertising literature.<ref>Australian Lock Company. [~~http~~://www.australianlock.com.au/~~system~~/~~files~~//f6/~~f1/o586/BiLockNewGenDLBrochure_1~~.pdf BiLock Sales Brochure]</ref> While at rest, the movable element connects to a blocking bar that prevents the sidebar at 3 o'clock from retracting. The moving element in the key raises the blocking bar so that the sidebar may retract. Unlike other interactive components, the BiLock's component does not use a shear line or other positive locking mechanism; it only needs to be moved up to function.		The main difference between the classic [[BiLock FG]] and the NG is a moving element in the key. Similar to the component used in the [[Mul-T-Lock Interactive]], this component in the key interacts with a movable element at the front of the lock, referred to as the "13th locking dimension" by BiLock advertising literature.<ref>Australian Lock Company. [https://www.australianlock.com.au/ts1643001722/attachments/Page/39/BiLock%20New%20Generation%20-%20BR49.pdf BiLock Sales Brochure]</ref> While at rest, the movable element connects to a blocking bar that prevents the sidebar at 3 o'clock from retracting. The moving element in the key raises the blocking bar so that the sidebar may retract. Unlike other interactive components, the BiLock's component does not use a shear line or other positive locking mechanism; it only needs to be moved up to function.

	The NG plug also has a removable faceplate which allows the warding of the lock to be changed without replacement of the plug or cylinder. The actual design of NG keys slightly differs from previous models; the base of the key and keyway are curved inward.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>		The NG plug also has a removable faceplate which allows the warding of the lock to be changed without replacement of the plug or cylinder. The actual design of NG keys slightly differs from previous models; the base of the key and keyway are curved inward.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>
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	* [[Australian Lock Company]]		* [[Australian Lock Company]]
	* [[BiLock]]
	* [[Sidebar]]		* [[Sidebar]]

			[[Category:Lock models]]
			[[Category:BiLock]]
	[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock NG]]		[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock NG]]
	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
			[[Category:Slider locks]]
	[[Category:Australian Locks]]		[[Category:Australian Locks]]
	~~[[Category:Pin-tumbler_locks]]~~
	~~[[Category:Lock models]]~~

Mgsecure: /* See also */ add to Category:Pin-tumbler_locks

2022-12-26T20:58:05Z

See also: add to Category:Pin-tumbler_locks

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	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
	[[Category:Australian Locks]]		[[Category:Australian Locks]]
			[[Category:Pin-tumbler_locks]]
	[[Category:Lock models]]		[[Category:Lock models]]

Mgsecure: /* See also */ add to Category:Lock models

2022-12-25T15:01:32Z

Datagram at 04:12, 8 February 2021

2021-02-08T04:12:44Z

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	[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock NG]]		[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock NG]]
	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
			[[Category:Australian Locks]]

Datagram at 21:40, 3 February 2021

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	\| years_produced = 1998 - present		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]		\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]
	\| patent = [~~http~~://~~www~~.google.com/~~patents~~/~~about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ~~ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6681609B1/ US 6,681,609]
	}}		}}

Datagram at 17:58, 21 November 2011

2011-11-21T17:58:34Z

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	File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the active position.		File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the active position.
	File:BiLock NG key bitting.jpg\|Closeup of the key bitting.		File:BiLock NG key bitting.jpg\|Closeup of the key bitting.
			File:BiLock_NG_moving_key.jpg\|Moving element in the key.
			File:BiLock_NG_keyway_plate.jpg\|Removable key profile plate.
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

Datagram: Hi Nick, see my updates for the correct way to do multiple citations of the same reference.

2011-07-25T16:03:22Z

Hi Nick, see my updates for the correct way to do multiple citations of the same reference.

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	* [[Impressioning]]		* [[Impressioning]]
	* [[Decoding]]		* [[Decoding]]

	Due to the fact that there are only 4 possible pin depths, decoding of a BiLock key can (theoretically) be done simply by looking at the key. Keys can be created from thin metal, including that of Soda Cans, <ref>King, Jon & Datagram. (2011) [http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/articles/bilock.pdf Beating the BiLock]</ref>making the BiLock vulnerable to a key-cloning attack.

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* The BiLock FG cannot be bumped because it is does not use driver pins.		* The BiLock FG cannot be bumped because it is does not use driver pins.
	* Decoding is possible via shimming of the pin channels as well as a pin & cam decoding tool from Falle Securities.<ref>King, Jon & Datagram. (2011) [http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/articles/bilock.pdf Beating the BiLock]</ref>		* Decoding is possible via shimming of the pin channels as well as a pin & cam decoding tool from Falle Securities.<ref name="KingDatagram">King, Jon & Datagram. (2011) [http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/articles/bilock.pdf Beating the BiLock]</ref>
			* Visual key decoding is simplified due to the low number of depths per pin.
			* Keys can be simulated with thin shims made of plastic or metal.<ref name="KingDatagram" />

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

Nickinator: /* Vulnerabilities */ Updated Refs

2011-07-24T09:19:56Z

Vulnerabilities: Updated Refs

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	* [[Decoding]]		* [[Decoding]]

	Due to the fact that there are only 4 possible pin depths, decoding of a BiLock key can (theoretically) be done simply by looking at the key. Keys can be ~~(as described in Ref 11)~~ created from thin metal, making the BiLock vulnerable to a key-cloning attack.		Due to the fact that there are only 4 possible pin depths, decoding of a BiLock key can (theoretically) be done simply by looking at the key. Keys can be created from thin metal, including that of Soda Cans, <ref>King, Jon & Datagram. (2011) [http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/articles/bilock.pdf Beating the BiLock]</ref>making the BiLock vulnerable to a key-cloning attack.

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''

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	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
	[[Category:Australian Locks]]		[[Category:Australian Locks]]
			[[Category:Lock models]]