Data center security systems and devices
摘要
說明書
An important aspect of a programmable electronic key 20 according to the present invention, especially when used for use in conjunction with a security device 40 as described herein, is that the key does not require a physical force to be exerted by a user on the key to operate the mechanical lock mechanism of the security device. By extension, no physical force is exerted by the key on the mechanical lock mechanism. As a result, the key cannot be unintentionally broken off in the lock, as often occurs with conventional mechanical key and lock mechanisms. Furthermore, neither the key nor and the mechanical lock mechanism suffer from excessive wear as likewise often occurs with conventional mechanical key and lock mechanisms. In addition, there is no required orientation of the transfer probe 25 of the programmable electronic key 20 relative to the charging port 82 of the charging station 80 or the transfer port 42 of the security device 40. Accordingly, any wear of the electrical contacts on the transfer probe 25, the charging port 82 or the transfer port 42 is minimized. As a further advantage, an authorized person is not required to position the transfer probe 25 of the programmable electronic key 20 in a particular orientation relative to the transfer port 42 of the security device 40 and thereafter exert a compressive and/or torsional force on the key to operate the mechanical lock mechanism of the device.
