CYLINDER LOCK MODIFIED FOR USE WITH A CARD READER UNLOCK MEANS AND/OR ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS

摘要

CYLINDER LOCK MODIFIED FOR USE WITH A CARD READER UNLOCK MEANS AND/OR ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS The pushing in of the push-button of the cylinder lock is detected by detecting the associated motion of the locking rod. An electronic signal is provided upon the detection of such motion. In specific embodiments, the detector consists of a switch mounted on either the locking rod or locking rod cylinder, and an associated cam mounted on either the locking rod cylinder or the locking rod.