Timed triggering control device for a mechanism

A timed triggering device for a mechanism for unlocking a lock of a safe, the mechanism comprising a sliding bolt located in a channel for locking and unlocking the safe and at least one movable locking pin being engagable with the sliding bolt to prevent displacement thereof in the channel, the timed triggering device controlling movement of the movable locking pin and comprising at least one control module which includes:

• a mechanical actuating device being coupled with the locking pin and having a spring mechanism for actuating the at least one movable locking pin and releasing the sliding bolt,
• arming means for mechanically arming the mechanical actuating device by storing potential energy in the spring mechanism,
• programmable electronic timing means for controlling a timed duration during which the timed triggering device prevents displacement of the sliding bolt, and
• a release device, being controlled by the programmable electronic timing means, for releasing the stored potential energy of the spring mechanism at a preselected time to disengage the at least one movable locking pin from the sliding bolt.