US4726205A
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Ignition key with transmitter
Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AG
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Filing: 1986-03-06
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Granted: 1988-02-23
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Expires: 2006-03-06
Abstract
Abstract An ignition key consists of two structural units which are detachably connected to each other. One of the structural units contains the transmitter electronics and the key shank, while the other structural unit contains the battery and a button for connecting the battery to the transmitter electronics. The attachment of the two structural parts to each other is effected by means of dovetail guides.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Allerdist
- 👤 Klaus Rathmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00944; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/778; Y10T70/7791; Y10T70/7802; Y10T70/7876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In an ignition key for an automotive vehicle having a battery-operated transmitter by which a central lock on the vehicle is actuatable, the improvement wherein the ignition key comprises two structural units which are detachably connected to each other, one of said structural units contains transmitter electronics for the transmitter and includes a key shank, and the other of said structural units contains a battery for operating said transmitter electronics, said battery being integrally formed with said other structural unit, said other structural unit being discardable as a replaceable part, and having a physical configuration permitting handling with minimum dexterity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In an ignition key for an automotive vehicle having a battery-operated transmitter by which a central lock on the vehicle is actuatable, the improvement wherein the ignition key comprises two structural units which are detachably connected to each other, one of said structural units contains transmitter electronics for the transmitter and includes a key shank, and the other of said structural units contains a battery for operating said transmitter electronics, said battery being integrally formed with said other structural unit, said other structural unit being discardable as a replaceable part, and having a physical configuration permitting handling with minimum dexterity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The ignition key according to claim 1, wherein said other structural unit containing the battery further contains means comprising a button for actuating the transmitter by connecting the transmitter electronics to the battery, said button being integrally formed with said other structural unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ignition key according to claim 1, wherein said structural units are attached to each other by means of cooperating dovetail guides formed on said structural units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ignition key according to claim 2, wherein said structural units are attached to each other by means of cooperating dovetail guides formed on said structural units.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The ignition key according to claim 1, wherein said other structural unit has an extension, said extension partially engages over said one structural unit, and said button is arranged partially in said extension and is integrally formed therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ignition key according to claim 1, wherein said transmitter electronics is hermetically sealed by being encapsulated in said one structural unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The ignition key according to claim 1, wherein each of said structural units is formed in one piece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
In an ignition key for an automotive vehicle having a battery-operated transmitter by which a central lock on the vehicle is actuatable, the improvement wherein the ignition key consists of two structural units which are detachably connected to each other, one of said structural units contains transmitter electronics for the transmitter and includes a key shank, and the other of said structural units contains a battery for operating said transmitter electronics, said battery being integrally formed with said other structural unit, said other structural unit being discardable as a replaceable part, and having a physical configuration permitting handling with minimum dexterity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
101 words
In an ignition key for an automotive vehicle having a battery-operated transmitter by which a central lock on the vehicle is actuatable, the improvement wherein the ignition key consists of two structural units which are detachably connected to each other, one of said structural units contains transmitter electronics for the transmitter and includes a key shank, and the other of said structural units contains a battery for operating said transmitter electronics, said battery being integrally formed with said other structural unit, said other structural unit being discardable as a replaceable part, and having a physical configuration permitting handling with minimum dexterity.
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