Patent ID: 6494069
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: E05B,F41A,Y10T

Abstract:
Lock cylinder comprising an outer cylindric block having a first end and a second end, an inner cylindric block that defines a key hole having an opening disposed on a first end of the inner cylindric block, locking function members arranged inside the inner cylindric block, the locking function members being adapted to cooperate with a key insertable in the key hole, an activating member connected to the inner cylindric block, wherein the inner cylindric block is axially displaceable inside the outer cylindric block, the lock cylinder further comprising members for fixing the inner cylindric block and the outer cylindric block in relation to each other in an axial direction such that the first end of the inner cylindric block is disposed proximate the first end of the outer cylindric block, and a force-exerting member, the force-exerting member applying an axial force to the inner cylindric block in the direction away from the first end of the outer cylindric block toward the second end of the outer cylindric block.