Electronic lockbox with embedded insert
AssigneeSentriLock, LLC
InventorsScott R. Fisher, Matthew K. Caskey, Jeffrey W. Stone
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Abstract
An electronic lockbox including a key bin having an embedded insert. The insert is embedded during a die cast process. The insert enhances the attack resistance of the lockbox from hammering, chiseling, and drilling attacks. The insert includes “3D features” that help with the casting process and attack resistance, including at least one through-hole, at least one slot, and at least one ridge. A housing portion is constructed over multiple drawing stages to increase its hardness and strength, thereby increasing resistance to prying attacks.
Claims20
An electronic lockbox comprising:
- (a) a housing that covers an electronically-controlled lock;
- and
- (b) a closable secure container that includes a base portion;
- wherein:
- (i) said base portion including an embedded steel plate, said steel plate exhibiting a material thickness of at least 0.0762 cm (0.03 inches);
- and
- (ii) said secure container is lockable if inserted into said housing, and said secure container is at least partially removable if unlocked.
An electronic lockbox comprising:
- (a) a housing that covers an electronically-controlled lock;
- and
- (b) a closable secure container including a base portion;
- wherein:
- (i) said base portion including an embedded steel plate, said steel plate being hardened by heat treatment, and exhibiting a material hardness of between 52 and 58 on the Rockwell “C” scale;
- and
- (ii) said secure container is lockable if inserted into said housing, and said secure container is at least partially removable if unlocked.
A housing for an electronic lockbox, said housing comprising:
- (a) an outer housing constructed of a solid material including an open bottom portion;
- (b) a releasable secure container, said secure container being lockable if positioned inside said housing, and being releasable when unlocked;
- and
- (c) said secure container exhibiting a base portion which includes an embedded insert.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.