Key duplication system with key blank orientation detection features

A key blank receiving module for a key duplication system, comprising:

• a slot configured to receive a shank of a key blank;
• two opposing jaws configured to engage the received key blank, the two jaws having different lengths such that front ends of the two jaws are offset from each other along a longitudinal direction of the jaws;
• an end stop configured to receive a tip of the shank of the key blank as the tip is inserted through the slot, the end stop being capable of linear displacement via insertion of the key blank;
• and
• one or more sensors configured to detect the linear displacement of the end stop.

A key duplication system, comprising:

• a key blank receiving module, wherein the key blank receiving module comprises:
• a slot configured to receive only a shank of a key blank;
• two opposing jaws configured to engage the received key blank;
• an end stop configured to receive a tip of the shank of the key blank as the tip is inserted through the slot, the end stop being capable of linear displacement via insertion of the key blank;
• and
• a shield extending along a length of the end stop;
• and
• a controller configured to control the key receiving module.