Apparatus And Method For Attaching An Electronic Module To A Lock Assembly
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1. An apparatus for engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly comprising:
- a housing having a first end and a second end with at least portions of the electronic module disposed within the housing proximate the first end;
a slot formed in and extending through the housing proximate the second end;
at least one land operable to be received within at least one channel;
at least one engagement device disposed in the housing;
the engagement device operable to releasably engage the land and the channel with each other; and
each land and the associated channel having a relatively snug fit to minimize deforming by the engagement device.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly. The electronic module may have a first end with an electronic circuit disposed therein and a second end with a slot extending therethrough. At least one profile may be formed in the slot and at least one profile may be formed in exterior portions of the lock assembly. Each profile of the slot may be engaged with a profile of the lock assembly. At least one engagement device may be disposed in the electronic module to releasably engage the electronic module with the lock assembly.
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23 Claims
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1. An apparatus for engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end with at least portions of the electronic module disposed within the housing proximate the first end; a slot formed in and extending through the housing proximate the second end; at least one land operable to be received within at least one channel; at least one engagement device disposed in the housing; the engagement device operable to releasably engage the land and the channel with each other; and each land and the associated channel having a relatively snug fit to minimize deforming by the engagement device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for securely engaging a housing containing at least one electronic circuit with a lock assembly comprising:
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the at least one electronic circuit disposed within a first portion of the housing; a slot formed in and extending through a second portion of the housing proximate the first portion of the housing; a plurality of lands and grooves formed within the slot; a plurality of lands and grooves formed on exterior portions of the lock assembly; the lands and grooves of the slot sized to receive respective lands and grooves of the lock assembly; respective engagement devices operable to releasably engage the respective lands and grooves of the lock assembly with the lands and grooves of the housing; and each land and the associated groove having a relatively snug fit to minimize deforming by the engagement device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for controlling access to remotely located equipment comprising:
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releasably engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly by slidably engaging a first profile formed on an exterior portion of the lock assembly with a matching profile formed in a slot of the electronic module; forming a snug fit between the first profile and the second profile to minimize deforming or damage while releasably engaging the electronic module with the lock assembly; and communicating electronic signals with the electronic module to disengage of the lock assembly to allow access to the remotely located equipment and to engage the lock assembly to limit access to the remotely located equipment. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for forming an electronic module operable to be releasably engaged with a lock assembly comprising:
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forming a slot in the electronic module sized to receive a portion of the lock assembly therein; and forming at least one profile within the slot with a configuration and dimensions compatible having a close fit with portions of a matching profile of the lock assembly to minimize deforming of the profiles when the electronic module is releasably engaged with the lock assembly. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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