Patent ID: 9149877
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: B23C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A key duplication system comprising: a key duplication system housing; at least one key blank receiving aperture sized to receive at least a key blank blade wherein the at least one key blank receiving aperture is located on a surface of a first side of the key duplication system housing; at least one cutter within the housing adjacent to the at least one key blank receiving aperture; and at least one key blank carrier clamp adjacent to the at least one key blank receiving aperture, the at least one key blank carrier clamp positionable to securely contact an outer surface of a key blank carrier; wherein the key blank blade is guided to a predetermined position in relation to the at least one cutter through mechanical engagement of the outer surface of the key blank carrier and at least a portion of the key blank receiving aperture; wherein the key blank carrier clamp is positionable to clamp the key blank carrier in a cutting position in relation to the at least one cutter; and wherein the key blank blade is in the predetermined position when the key blank carrier is in the cutting position.