Pin tumbler - Revision history

Datagram: /* Principles of operation */

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Principles of operation

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

	Pin tumblers are a series of pin stacks pushed ~~down~~ by a spring. Each stack must be properly ~~raised~~ to allow pins to separate at the shear-line. Once all pin stacks are ~~separated~~ the plug can freely rotate and [[Actuator\|actuate]] the locking bolt to lock or unlock the lock.		Pin tumblers are a series of pin stacks pushed to a default position by a spring. The default position of each pin stack causes the driver pin (the one in contact with the spring) to block rotation of the plug. Each pin stack must be properly aligned to allow pins to separate at the [[shear line]]. Once all pin stacks are properly aligned the plug can freely rotate and [[Actuator\|actuate]] the locking bolt to lock or unlock the lock.

	An incorrect key will not align all components correctly; rotation of the plug will be blocked at the shear-line.		An incorrect key will not align all components correctly; rotation of the plug will be blocked at the shear-line.

Sandplum: all these years and we never defined the BIBLE?

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all these years and we never defined the BIBLE?

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	; Cylinder		; Cylinder
	: The [[cylinder]] is the outer piece of the lock that houses the upper pin chambers and the plug. Driver pins and springs are trapped in the cylinder's pin chambers when the correct key is used and plug rotated.		: The [[cylinder]] is the outer piece of the lock that houses the upper pin chambers and the plug. Driver pins and springs are trapped in the cylinder's pin chambers, commonly referred to as the '''bible''', when the correct key is used and plug rotated.

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	* [[Lock]]		* [[Lock]]
	* [[Dimple]]		* [[Dimple]]
	* [[Axial]]
	* [[:Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]		* [[:Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
	* [[Lockpicking]]		* [[Lockpicking]]

Sandplum: style

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	<span style="font-size: 188%;">{{PAGENAME}}</span>		<span style="font-size: 188%;">{{PAGENAME}}</span>
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	A '''pin-tumbler''' is a [[Cylinder\|cylinder]] based [[Lock\|lock]] design that uses movable pins to prevent rotation of the [[Plug\|plug]]. A [[Key\|key]] is used to properly elevate pins to allow the plug to rotate and the locking [[Bolt\|bolt]] to be retracted.		A '''pin-tumbler''' is a [[Cylinder\|cylinder]] based [[Lock\|lock]] design that uses movable pins to prevent rotation of the [[Plug\|plug]]. A [[Key\|key]] is used to properly elevate pins to allow the plug to rotate and the locking [[Bolt\|bolt]] to be retracted.

	The pin-tumbler is currently one of the most widely used lock designs in the world. Minor changes to the positions of pin-tumbler components are the basis for [[Dimple\|dimple]] and ~~[[Axial\|~~axial/tubular]] lock designs.		The pin-tumbler is currently one of the most widely used lock designs in the world. Minor changes to the positions of pin-tumbler components are the basis for [[Dimple\|dimple]] and axial/tubular lock designs.

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	The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale family's contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxiliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[side pin]]s were created to frustrate [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].		The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale family's contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxiliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[side pin]]s were created to frustrate [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].

	== Principles of ~~Operation~~ ==		== Principles of operation ==

	Pin tumblers are a series of pin stacks pushed down by a spring. Each stack must be properly raised to allow pins to separate at the shear-line. Once all pin stacks are separated the plug can freely rotate and [[Actuator\|actuate]] the locking bolt to lock or unlock the lock.		Pin tumblers are a series of pin stacks pushed down by a spring. Each stack must be properly raised to allow pins to separate at the shear-line. Once all pin stacks are separated the plug can freely rotate and [[Actuator\|actuate]] the locking bolt to lock or unlock the lock.

Mgsecure: PageName/TOC fix

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PageName/TOC fix

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	[[Image:Lockwiki_Medeco_pins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|300px\|[[Medeco]] biaxial key, pin pairs, springs, and chamber caps.]]		[[Image:Lockwiki_Medeco_pins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|300px\|[[Medeco]] biaxial key, pin pairs, springs, and chamber caps.]]

Hipu: missing link

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missing link

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	[[Image:Lockwiki_Medeco_pins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|300px\|Medeco biaxial key, pin pairs, springs, and chamber caps.]]		[[Image:Lockwiki_Medeco_pins.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|300px\|[[Medeco]] biaxial key, pin pairs, springs, and chamber caps.]]

	A '''pin-tumbler''' is a [[Cylinder\|cylinder]] based [[Lock\|lock]] design that uses movable pins to prevent rotation of the [[Plug\|plug]]. A [[Key\|key]] is used to properly elevate pins to allow the plug to rotate and the locking [[Bolt\|bolt]] to be retracted.		A '''pin-tumbler''' is a [[Cylinder\|cylinder]] based [[Lock\|lock]] design that uses movable pins to prevent rotation of the [[Plug\|plug]]. A [[Key\|key]] is used to properly elevate pins to allow the plug to rotate and the locking [[Bolt\|bolt]] to be retracted.

TecknicalTom: /* History */ spelling and grammar

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History: spelling and grammar

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	Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.		Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.

	The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale ~~familys~~' contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of ~~auxilliary~~ security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[side pin]]s were created to ~~frustrated~~ [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].		The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale family's contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxiliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[side pin]]s were created to frustrate [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].

	== Principles of Operation ==		== Principles of Operation ==

Elphreaker: /* Vulnerabilities */

2010-05-19T12:03:46Z

Vulnerabilities

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	* [[Decoding]]		* [[Decoding]]
	* [[Bypass]]		* [[Bypass]]
	* [[Destructive_Entry\|~~Desctructive~~ Entry]]		* [[Destructive_Entry\|Destructive Entry]]

	==See also==		==See also==

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Datagram at 20:47, 16 October 2009

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	Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.		Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.

	The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale familys' contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxilliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[~~Side_Pin\|~~side ~~pins~~]] were created to frustrated [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].		The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale familys' contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxilliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[side pin]]s were created to frustrated [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].

	== Principles of Operation ==		== Principles of Operation ==

Datagram at 16:31, 10 September 2009

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	Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.		Linus Yale Jr. continued his father's work by improving the design of the pin-tumbler. He made it smaller, more reliable, and changed the design of the key to be flat instead of fluted. This type of key is still used by modern pin-tumbler locks.

	The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale familys' contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxilliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[~~Security_Pin\|~~Security ~~pins~~]], [[~~Sidebar\|sidebars~~]], and [[Side_Pin\|side pins]] were created to frustrated [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].		The design of the pin-tumbler lock has remained virtually unchanged since the Yale familys' contributions. [[Master_Key\|Master keying]] allows the addition of pins in each chamber to provide various methods of keying a particular lock or group of locks. Other improvements have been in the form of auxilliary security mechanisms to prevent compromise. [[Security pin]]s, [[sidebar]]s, and [[Side_Pin\|side pins]] were created to frustrated [[lockpicking]]. Other anti-picking modifications exist, such as [[Axial_rotation\|rotation]] or [[Telescoping_pin\|telescoping]]. Finally, ball bearings and hardened steel rods or discs are now inserted into the plug or cylinder to protect the pin stacks against [[Destructive_Entry\|destructive entry]].

	== Principles of Operation ==		== Principles of Operation ==