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	\| maker = [[KABA]]		\| maker = [[KABA]]
	\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]		\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
	\| lock_design = [[~~Dimple~~]], [[~~Pin-tumbler~~]]		\| lock_design = [[Pin-tumbler]], [[Dimple]]
	}}		}}

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	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>		* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://web.archive.org/web/20110322070351/http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

JasonAller: Undo revision 4674 by Ezisime (Talk)

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Undo revision 4674 by Ezisime (Talk)

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	>=KABA Gemini=		=KABA Gemini=

	{{Lock model		{{Lock model
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	The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.		The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.

	Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[lockpicking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.~~<~~ref~~>~~Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.~~<~~/ref~~>~~ In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.		Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[lockpicking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.

	The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.		The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.

	~~<~~div align=~~"~~center~~"><~~gallery~~>~~		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:KABA_Gemini_key.jpg		File:KABA_Gemini_key.jpg
	File:KABA_Gemini_pins_all.jpg		File:KABA_Gemini_pins_all.jpg
	~~<~~/gallery~~><~~/div~~>~~		</gallery></div>

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
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	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.~~<~~ref~~>~~Fey, Han &~~amp;~~ Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

	~~<~~div align=~~"~~center~~"><~~gallery~~>~~		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder_core.jpg\|The Gemini cylinder with core removed.		File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder_core.jpg\|The Gemini cylinder with core removed.
	File:KABA_Gemini_core_disassembled.jpg\|The Gemini core disassembled.		File:KABA_Gemini_core_disassembled.jpg\|The Gemini core disassembled.
	File:KABA_Gemini_bottom_pin.jpg\|Bottom pin with anti-manipulation design.		File:KABA_Gemini_bottom_pin.jpg\|Bottom pin with anti-manipulation design.
	~~<~~/gallery~~><~~/div~~>~~		</gallery></div>

	== References ==		== References ==
	~~<~~references /~~>~~		<references />

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	[[Category:UL 437 locks]]		[[Category:UL 437 locks]]
	[[Category:Lock models]]		[[Category:Lock models]]

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Ezisime at 08:46, 15 November 2010

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	=KABA Gemini=		>=KABA Gemini=

	{{Lock model		{{Lock model
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	The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.		The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.

	Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[lockpicking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.		Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[lockpicking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.

	The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.		The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.

	<div align="center~~"><~~gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:KABA_Gemini_key.jpg		File:KABA_Gemini_key.jpg
	File:KABA_Gemini_pins_all.jpg		File:KABA_Gemini_pins_all.jpg
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
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	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>		* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping\|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

	<div align="center~~"><~~gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder_core.jpg\|The Gemini cylinder with core removed.		File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder_core.jpg\|The Gemini cylinder with core removed.
	File:KABA_Gemini_core_disassembled.jpg\|The Gemini core disassembled.		File:KABA_Gemini_core_disassembled.jpg\|The Gemini core disassembled.
	File:KABA_Gemini_bottom_pin.jpg\|Bottom pin with anti-manipulation design.		File:KABA_Gemini_bottom_pin.jpg\|Bottom pin with anti-manipulation design.
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	[[Category:UL 437 locks]]		[[Category:UL 437 locks]]
	[[Category:Lock models]]		[[Category:Lock models]]

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TecknicalTom: adding pages to the "Lock models" category

2010-10-01T13:13:34Z

adding pages to the "Lock models" category

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	[[Category:KABA\|Gemini]]		[[Category:KABA\|Gemini]]
	[[Category:UL 437 locks]]		[[Category:UL 437 locks]]
			[[Category:Lock models]]

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	[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]		[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
	[[Category:Dimple locks]]		[[Category:Dimple locks]]
	[[Category:KABA]]		[[Category:KABA\|Gemini]]
	[[Category:UL 437 locks]]		[[Category:UL 437 locks]]

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	The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.		The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.

	Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[~~picking~~]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.		Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[lockpicking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.

	The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.		The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.

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	The '''KABA Gemini''' is a [[UL 437]] rated [[dimple]] lock designed by [[KABA]] and manufactured by the Lori Corporation of Connecticut, USA. The Gemini uses three rows of dimple pins oriented ~~on the left~~, ~~top~~, and ~~right sides of~~ the [[plug]]. The Gemini is one of the few [[pin-tumbler]] locks that is protected against ~~key~~ [[bumping]] by design.		The '''KABA Gemini''' is a [[UL 437]] rated [[dimple]] lock designed by [[KABA]] and manufactured by the Lori Corporation of Connecticut, USA. The Gemini uses three rows of dimple pins oriented at 4, 8, and 12 o'clock in the [[plug]]. The Gemini is one of the few pure [[pin-tumbler]] locks that is protected against [[key bumping]] by design.

	The [[Sargent KESO]] lock is functionally equivalent to the Gemini.		The [[Sargent KESO]] lock is functionally equivalent to the Gemini.
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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==

	The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers.		The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers. The key is bitted on the sides and edges of the blade and is reversible. The lock itself is a combination of cylinder and inner core, with a core retaining screw at 1 o'clock.

	~~Add~~ to ~~me!~~		Bottom pins are lightly spooled to deter [[picking]], and mushroom bottom pins are available. Factory standards dictate 2-4 mushroom pins be used in each cylinder. The 4 and 8 o'clock pin chambers in the lock (and cuts on the key) are slanted upward at a 15 degree angle. This helps prevent against [[key bumping]] and unauthorized duplication. There are 6 six chambers in the 8 o'clock position and 5 in the 4 o'clock position. Both have four pin depths available for bottom (key) pins. There are three depths and 10 positions available for pins in the 12 o'clock chambers, but the first position (nearest the bow) is not used. Positions 3, 5, 7, and 9 are used in traditional systems, and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 in [[master key]] systems.<ref>Phillips, Bill. ''Locksmithing''. 1999.</ref> In all chambers, balanced top (driver) pins are used to prevent [[decoding]] and the use of [[comb pick]]s.

			The Gemini also uses a variety of components to resist [[forced entry]]. Hardened steel rods are placed in the plug at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, and in the cylinder at 12 o'clock. The core retaining screw itself acts as a defense against various attacks.

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
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	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* Pin chambers are spaced so that rotation does ''not'' allow top pins to fall into the other chambers. However, rotation of the plug without a key inserted allows the pin-tumblers to fall into the keyway.		* Pin chambers are spaced so that rotation does ''not'' allow top pins to fall into the other chambers. However, rotation of the plug without a key inserted allows the pin-tumblers to fall into the keyway.
			* Pins are nickel plated via electrolysis to prevent corrosion.

	== Disassembly instructions ==		== Disassembly instructions ==

	The Gemini is complicated to disassemble because of the several layers between the cylinder and the plug. In addition, the design of the Gemini does not allow a [[plug follower]] to be used.		The Gemini is complicated to disassemble because of the several layers between the cylinder and the plug. In addition, the design of the Gemini does not allow a [[plug follower]] to be used until the core is removed from the cylinder.

	# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.		# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.
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	# Extract the core		# Extract the core
	# Remove the core's cam/extension piece (if any)		# Remove the core's cam/extension piece (if any)
	# Slide the core cover off, be careful to not let any springs or pins fall out.		# Slide the core cover off, be careful to not let any springs or pins fall out. Alternatively, use a small diameter plug follower.

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* In key-in-knob (KIK) cylinders, the bible is screwed into the core. This must be removed before step 5.		* In key-in-knob (KIK) cylinders, the bible is screwed into the core. This must be removed before step 5.
			* If a plug follower is used in step 6, remember that pin stacks are balanced; complete disassembly may be required.

	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==
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	[[Category:Dimple locks]]		[[Category:Dimple locks]]
	[[Category:KABA]]		[[Category:KABA]]
			[[Category:UL 437 locks]]

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=KABA Gemini=

{{Lock model
| name = KABA Gemini
| Img = File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder.jpg
| maker = [[KABA]]
| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
| lock_design = [[Dimple]], [[Pin-tumbler]]
}}

The '''KABA Gemini''' is a [[UL 437]] rated [[dimple]] lock designed by [[KABA]] and manufactured by the Lori Corporation of Connecticut, USA. The Gemini uses three rows of dimple pins oriented on the left, top, and right sides of the [[plug]]. The Gemini is one of the few [[pin-tumbler]] locks that is protected against key [[bumping]] by design.

The [[Sargent KESO]] lock is functionally equivalent to the Gemini.

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== Principles of operation ==

The Gemini functions like a standard dimple lock, but it has three sets of active pin-tumblers.

Add to me!

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:KABA_Gemini_key.jpg
File:KABA_Gemini_pins_all.jpg
</gallery></div>

'''Notes'''
* Pin chambers are spaced so that rotation does ''not'' allow top pins to fall into the other chambers. However, rotation of the plug without a key inserted allows the pin-tumblers to fall into the keyway.

== Disassembly instructions ==

The Gemini is complicated to disassemble because of the several layers between the cylinder and the plug. In addition, the design of the Gemini does not allow a [[plug follower]] to be used.

# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.
# Remove the core retaining screw from the cylinder at 1 o'clock.
# Extract the core
# Remove the core's cam/extension piece (if any)
# Slide the core cover off, be careful to not let any springs or pins fall out.

'''Notes'''
* In key-in-knob (KIK) cylinders, the bible is screwed into the core. This must be removed before step 5.

== Vulnerabilities ==

The Gemini may be vulnerable to the following:

* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Impressioning]]

'''Notes'''
* The design of the Gemini pins and cylinder prevent [[Bumping|key bumping]] attacks.<ref>Fey, Han & Wels, Barry. What the Hack (2005). [http://wiki.whatthehack.org/images/0/00/BumpkeyPresentatie.pdf Bump Proof Locks]</ref>

== Gallery ==

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:KABA_Gemini_cylinder_core.jpg|The Gemini cylinder with core removed.
File:KABA_Gemini_core_disassembled.jpg|The Gemini core disassembled.
File:KABA_Gemini_bottom_pin.jpg|Bottom pin with anti-manipulation design.
</gallery></div>

== References ==
<references />

== See also ==
* [[KABA]]
* [[Dimple]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]

[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
[[Category:Dimple locks]]
[[Category:KABA]]