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The history of locks started 6 thousand years ago in Ancient Egypt first managed to create a simple but effective pin tumbler lock. Key Facts:
The key has special dips and rises so only the correct key with the right pattern can open it. -
One of the oldest known locks was found by archeologists in the Khorsabad palace ruins near Nineveh. The lock was estimated to be 4,000 years old.
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Robert Barroninn 1778 made a double acting tumbler lock.
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Linus Yale in 1848 invented the first modern day pin tumbler lock with the help of his of his son who made the key more flat and closer to the one that we have today.
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The first combination lock was 5.08 cm in length. Two, three or four number combinations in the locks that are chosen by the locks maker.
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. Joseph Bramah in 1857 invented the first combination lock. Key Facts:
The basic is tubular cylinder key that currently uses sliders. -
James Sargent 1873 invented the first time lock mechanism.
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The Corbin Cabinet Lock was invented in 1882 and is still in business today. Fun Facts:
These days this lock is still used in bank vaults but in an exaggerated size. -
Samuel Segal in 1916 invented the first jimmy proof lock.
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Harry Soref in 1924 invented the first padlock.
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The iphone was made in June 29, 2007 which had an option of an automatic lock of your chose.
