The History Of Locks

Ancient Egypt

Sep 26, 1000

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.

Nineveh

Sep 26, 1200

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.

Double Tumbler Lock

Sep 26, 1778

Robert Barroninn 1778 made a double acting tumbler lock.

Modern Pin Tumbler Lock

Sep 26, 1848

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.

Combination Lock

Aug 17, 1857

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.

Combination Lock

Sep 26, 1857

. Joseph Bramah in 1857 invented the first combination lock. Key Facts:
The basic is tubular cylinder key that currently uses sliders.

Time Lock Mechanism

Sep 26, 1873

James Sargent 1873 invented the first time lock mechanism.

Corbin Cabinet Lock

Sep 26, 1882

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.

Jimmy Proof Lock

Sep 26, 1916

Samuel Segal in 1916 invented the first jimmy proof lock.

Padlock

Sep 26, 1924

Harry Soref in 1924 invented the first padlock.

Iphone Lock

Jun 29, 2007

The iphone was made in June 29, 2007 which had an option of an automatic lock of your chose.