A Lock Element for a Lock Cylinder

摘要

Abstract The present invention relates to a lock cylinder for a lock and a lock element. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of first apertures. Each of the apertures is adapted to receive the locking element movable between a retracted position and a 5 projecting position. The locking element includes a column, a key engaging surface, a biasing means engaging surface and a code carrying portion. The key engaging surface projects in a first direction with respect to the column. The biasing means engaging surface is spaced from the key engaging surface and projecting in a second direction with respect to the column. The code carrying 10 portion is adapted to engage a corresponding bit of a key and extends in a third direction with respect to the column.