Devices, methods, and systems for rekeying a lock assembly

摘要

Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a rekeying system comprising: a rekeyable lock cylinder comprising: a cylinder body; a plug assembly disposed in said cylinder body and comprising a plurality of pins and a one-to-one corresponding plurality of racks for relocating said plurality of pins; and a rekeying tool receiving aperture defined by said rekeyable lock cylinder; and a rekeying tool comprising: a base plate; and a plurality of spaced elongated prongs, each prong from said plurality of prongs comprising a first longitudinal end adapted to engage a corresponding one of said plurality of racks, each prong from said plurality of prongs dimensioned lengthwise to relocate to a first predetermined position said corresponding one of said plurality of racks, said first predetermined position common to each of said plurality of racks, each prong from said plurality of prongs comprising a second longitudinal end connected to said base plate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).