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US5836187A
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Tumberless automobile ignition lock
Assignee: Strattec Security Corp
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Filing: 1996-09-27
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Granted: 1998-11-17
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Expires: 2016-09-27
Abstract
Abstract An electronic interlock system for a tumblerless lock which utilizes radio frequency identification to enable system operation. The interlock system includes a reader which powers an antenna to generate an electromagnetic field which in turn energizes a small transponder mounted in the key. The transponder transmits a unique identification code back to the reader via the antenna where it is decoded, and if valid enables system operation, but if invalid prevents operation. The antenna is mounted at the forward end of the lock assembly. A unique key retention system and cylinder anti-rotation lock system is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Janssen
- 👤 Larry R. Grimmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 05:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/20; B60R25/24; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/2063; G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00182; B60R2325/00; B60R2325/10; B60R2325/105; G07C2009/00579; G07C2009/00603; G07C2009/00611; G07C2009/00753; G07C2009/00769; G07C2009/00777; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5956; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7051; Y10T70/7062; Y10T70/7068; Y10T70/7073; Y10T70/7079; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7751; Y10T70/778; Y10T70/7791; Y10T70/7876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
A lock system comprising: a lock assembly including a stationary sleeve, the sleeve having a radial recess therein; a lock cylinder mounted within the sleeve for rotation between first and second positions, the lock cylinder having a keyway; a key adapted to be inserted into the keyway and then turned to rotate the lock cylinder between the first and second positions; a blocking structure including a cylinder lock member and a ball bearing located in the recess in the sleeve with one end of the cylinder lock member extending into the keyway, the cylinder lock member being adapted to be moved radially relative to the lock cylinder and the sleeve in response to the insertion of the key into the keyway, permitting rotation of the lock cylinder by the key, the cylinder lock member engaging the inner surface of the sleeve when the lock cylinder is in a position other than the first position to prevent the removal of the key from the keyway; and a key minder for sensing the presence of a key in the keyway, the key minder including a switch and a movable plunger for actuating the switch, the plunger extending within the radial recess in axial alignment with the cylinder lock member and being biased to a non-actuating position, the plunger being moved by the blocking structure to an actuating position in response to movement of the blocking structure upon insertion of the key into the keyway; and an interlock circuit including a transponder mounted on the key, the transponder being enabled when the lock cylinder is rotated to the second position for generating a coded signal; and a reader responsive to the coded signal for controlling a control circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
A lock system comprising: a lock assembly including a stationary sleeve, the sleeve having a radial recess therein; a lock cylinder mounted within the sleeve for rotation between first and second positions, the lock cylinder having a keyway; a key adapted to be inserted into the keyway and then turned to rotate the lock cylinder between the first and second positions; a blocking structure including a cylinder lock member and a ball bearing located in the recess in the sleeve with one end of the cylinder lock member extending into the keyway, the cylinder lock member being adapted to be moved radially relative to the lock cylinder and the sleeve in response to the insertion of the key into the keyway, permitting rotation of the lock cylinder by the key, the cylinder lock member engaging the inner surface of the sleeve when the lock cylinder is in a position other than the first position to prevent the removal of the key from the keyway; and a key minder for sensing the presence of a key in the keyway, the key minder including a switch and a movable plunger for actuating the switch, the plunger extending within the radial recess in axial alignment with the cylinder lock member and being biased to a non-actuating position, the plunger being moved by the blocking structure to an actuating position in response to movement of the blocking structure upon insertion of the key into the keyway; and an interlock circuit including a transponder mounted on the key, the transponder being enabled when the lock cylinder is rotated to the second position for generating a coded signal; and a reader responsive to the coded signal for controlling a control circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The lock system according to claim 1, wherein the reader is activated in response to the rotation of the lock cylinder from the first position to the second position for supplying a power signal to the transponder for enabling the transponder to generate the coded signal.
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