EP0704588B1 - Elektronische Identifizierungsvorrichtung - Google Patents

Elektronische Identifizierungsvorrichtung Download PDF

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EP0704588B1
EP0704588B1 EP95114201A EP95114201A EP0704588B1 EP 0704588 B1 EP0704588 B1 EP 0704588B1 EP 95114201 A EP95114201 A EP 95114201A EP 95114201 A EP95114201 A EP 95114201A EP 0704588 B1 EP0704588 B1 EP 0704588B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00944—Details of construction or manufacture
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/70—Operating mechanism
    • Y10T70/7051—Using a powered device [e.g., motor]
    • Y10T70/7062—Electrical type [e.g., solenoid]
    • Y10T70/7068—Actuated after correct combination recognized [e.g., numerical, alphabetical, or magnet[s] pattern]
    • Y10T70/7073—Including use of a key
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/70—Operating mechanism
    • Y10T70/7441—Key
    • Y10T70/778—Operating elements
    • Y10T70/7791—Keys
    • Y10T70/7802—Multi-part structures
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/70—Operating mechanism
    • Y10T70/7441—Key
    • Y10T70/778—Operating elements
    • Y10T70/7791—Keys
    • Y10T70/7904—Magnetic features

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  • the present invention relates to a device electronic identification, in particular intended for control of access to a closed room.
  • the present invention relates to a key comprising an electronic unit and at least one external electrical contact pad electrically connected to this electronic unit.
  • This key is intended to be associated with an electronic lock comprising at least an electrical contact terminal arranged so that this terminal is in contact with the contact pad external electric key when inserted in the electronic lock.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device identification comprising a conductive body having first and second substantially parallel faces, an electronic identification unit and a range of external electrical contact provided on each of the first and second faces, these two electrical contact pads external having substantially the same electrical potential and being connected jointly to the electronic unit identification.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide such a easily integrated identification device in key and with good resistance to mechanical stresses, in particular stresses mechanical generated on one or other of the ranges of external electrical contact.
  • the intermediate wall ensures positioning of the first and second plates and guarantees a great solidity of the assembly of the various elements necessary for the identification function of the identification device according to the invention.
  • a particular advantage of the invention results the fact that no protuberance or protrusion is generated by the identification device, which is particularly advantageous for a key.
  • This device is formed by a key 1 intended to be associated with an electronic lock (not shown) known to those skilled in the art.
  • the key 1 is shown so quite schematic without boss or recess provided on both sides and without teeth provided around the perimeter of this key. However, it should be noted that such an arrangement is without other possible together with the various elements necessary for the identification function integrated in key 1 which will be described below.
  • Key 1 includes an electronic unit identification 2 and at least two contact surfaces external electrical 4 and 6, these two contact surfaces 4 and 6 being electrically connected to each other and together with electronic unit 2 as will be described more precisely below.
  • Key 1 includes a first recess 8, a second recess 10 and a opening 12 connecting the two recesses 8 and 10.
  • the opening 12 is arranged in an intermediate wall 14 separating the two recesses 8 and 10.
  • the wall intermediate 14 belongs to the body 16 of the key 1, this body 16 having a first face 18 and a second face 20 parallel to each other. Note that the recesses 8 and 10 are arranged one opposite the other.
  • the opening 12 is provided in the central region of the intermediate wall 14.
  • the key 1 also comprises a first part conductive 22, comprising a plate 24 and a stud 26, and a second conductive part 28 comprising a plate 30 and a projection 32 extending from the central region from plate 30 towards plate 24.
  • a blind hole 34 is arranged in the room 28 so that the projection 32 has substantially the shape of a ring.
  • the plates 24 and 30 are respectively arranged in the recesses 8 and 10.
  • the nipple 26 is forced out in the blind hole 34 through opening 12. Note more precisely that the projection 32 engages in the opening 12 without being in contact with the side wall thereof and that the stud 26 passes right through this opening. It results from the assembly described above that the parts conductive 22 and 24 are electrically connected to one the other.
  • the identification device also includes a plate 38 formed of a non-conductive material and located between the first plate 24 and the intermediate wall 14.
  • This plate 38 has in its central part a opening 40 through which the stud 26 passes.
  • Plate 38 has substantially the radial dimensions of the recess 8. De this fact, it positions the piece 22 and also the piece 28 together with the intermediate wall 14. It will be noted that the opening 40 is substantially aligned with the opening 12 provided in the body 16.
  • the radial dimensions of plates 24 and 30 are less to the dimensions of the recesses 8 and 10.
  • the radial dimensions of projection 32 are less than dimensions of the opening 12.
  • Positioning of the parts 22 and 28 is provided by the plate 38 and also by the radial friction forces generated by pinching of the wall 14, of the insulating layer 44 and of the plate 38 by plates 24 and 30.
  • parts 22 and 28 are arranged in the body 16 so that it does not has no point of electrical contact with this body 16.
  • a first conductive pad 48 arranged in the area peripheral of this face 46.
  • the range 48 is maintained by pressure pressing against the intermediate wall 14 and therefore in electrical contact therewith.
  • a second conductive pad 50 In the central zone of the face 46 of the plate 38 is provided a second conductive pad 50, this second pad 50 continuously extending from this central area into the opening 40 and on the second face 52 of the plate 38.
  • the second track 50 is held by pressing down against the plate 24 of the part 22 and therefore in electrical contact with this plate 24.
  • the track 50 is arranged on the face 46 of the plate 38 of so that it has no point of contact electric with the intermediate wall 14.
  • the track 50 is arranged on the face 52 of the plate 38 of so that it is without electrical contact with the side wall of the recess 8.
  • the plate 38 forms the substrate of a double printed circuit faces.
  • the electronic unit 2 is arranged on the face 46 of the plate 38, a housing 56 being provided between the plate 38 and the plate 30 for this electronic unit 2.
  • This housing 56 is formed by a through opening provided in the intermediate wall 14.
  • the electronic unit 2 is electrically connected by electrical connection means 58 to the conductive pad 48 and by means of electrical connection 60 to the beach conductive 50. Note that the electronic unit 2 and the electrical connection means 58 and 60 are wrapped in resin 62.
  • FIG. 5 shows a variant of realization of the identification device described above. References already described previously will not be not described again here.
  • This variant differs from the embodiment described above by the fact that a part is provided insulator 66 having substantially the shape of a ring, this insulating part 66 being arranged between the wall side 68 of tray 24 and side wall 70 of the recess 8. Similarly, there is also provided a part insulating 72 between the lateral surface 74 of the plate 30 and the lateral surface 76 of the recess 10. This part insulation 72 is formed in one piece with the layer insulating 44. According to this variant, the electrical insulation conductive parts 22 and 28 is perfectly ensured and the conductive pads 48 and 50 are protected.
  • the insulating parts 66 and 72, as well as the insulating layer 44 and the plate 38 may have some elasticity so that absorb mechanical stresses exerted on the faces 4 and 6 of the plates 24 and 30, while ensuring the maintenance electrical contacts described above.

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  1. Identifizierungsvorrichtung (1), mit einem Leiterkörper (16), der eine erste Fläche (18) und eine zweite, dazu parallele Fläche (20) aufweist, einer elektronischen Identifizierungseinheit (2) und wenigstens einer Oberfläche (4) für einen externen elektrischen Kontakt, die mit der elektronischen Einheit elektrisch verbunden ist, wobei die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß sie umfaßt:
    eine erste Aussparung (8) und eine zweite Aussparung (10), die im Körper (16) angeordnet sind und in die erste bzw. in die zweite Fläche (18, 20) münden, wobei diese ersten und zweiten Aussparungen einander gegenüber angeordnet und voneinander durch eine Zwischenwand getrennt sind, die dem Leiterkörper (16) angehört,
    eine erste Öffnung (12), die in der Zwischenwand zwischen der ersten Aussparung (8) und der zweiten Aussparung (10) vorgesehen ist,
    ein erstes leitendes Teil (22) und ein zweites leitendes Teil (28), die eine erste Scheibe (24) bzw. eine zweite Scheibe (30) umfassen, die in der ersten bzw. in der zweiten Aussparung in der Weise angeordnet sind, daß sie mit den Seitenwänden (70, 76) dieser Aussparungen nicht in elektrischem Kontakt sind, wobei die äußere Fläche (4) der ersten Scheibe (24) die Kontaktoberfläche bildet,
    Montagemittel (26, 32, 34) zum mechanischen und elektrischen Verbinden der ersten und zweiten Scheiben (24, 30) durch die erste Öffnung (12), wobei sich die elektronische Einheit (2) zwischen diesen ersten und zweiten Scheiben befindet,
    eine nichtleitende Platte (38), die wenigstens teilweise zwischen der ersten Scheibe (24) und der Zwischenwand (14) angeordnet ist und eine zweite Öffnung (40), die im wesentlichen auf die erste Öffnung (12) ausgerichtet ist, sowie einen ersten leitenden Bereich (48), der mit der Zwischenwand in elektrischer Verbindung steht und mit der elektronischen Einheit verbunden ist, umfaßt, wobei diese Platte außerdem einen zweiten leitenden Bereich (50) aufweist, der mit der ersten Scheibe in elektrischer Verbindung steht und mit der elektronischen Einheit elektrisch verbunden ist,
    eine Isolierschicht (44), die zwischen der Zwischenwand (14) und der zweiten Scheibe (30) angeordnet ist.
  2. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Montagemittel durch einen Zapfen (26), der von der ersten Scheibe (24) vorsteht, und durch ein Blindloch (34), das in einem Vorsprung (32) des zweiten leitenden Teils (28) angeordnet ist, gebildet sind, wobei der Zapfen durch die zweite Öffnung (40) verläuft und in das Blindloch getrieben ist, wobei der Vorsprung (32) und der Zapfen (26) ohne elektrischen Kontakt mit der Zwischenwand (14) sind.
  3. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Platte (38) eine erste Fläche (46) und eine zweite Fläche (52) besitzt und daß zwischen dieser Platte (38) und der zweiten Scheibe (30) ein Aufnahmesitz (56) für die elektronische Einheit (2) vorgesehen ist, wobei diese letztere auf der ersten Fläche (46) der Platte angeordnet ist.
  4. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der erste Bereich (48) in einer Umfangszone der ersten Fläche (46) der Platte (38) angeordnet ist, wobei der zweite Bereich (50) teilweise in einer mittigen Zone dieser ersten Fläche, in die die zweite Öffnung (40) mündet, angeordnet ist, wobei sich dieser zweite Bereich kontinuierlich von dieser Mittelzone in die zweite Öffnung und auf der zweiten Fläche (52) der Platte erstreckt, wobei sich der erste Bereich (48) wenigstens teilweise gegenüber der Zwischenwand (14) befindet und wobei sich der zweite Bereich (52) wenigstens teilweise gegenüber der ersten Scheibe (24) befindet, wobei sich die Platte (38) an der ersten Scheibe und an der Zwischenwand abstützt.
  5. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Aufnahmesitz (56) aus einer dritten Durchgangsöffnung gebildet ist, die in der Zwischenwand (14) vorgesehen ist.
  6. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Isolierabschnitte (66, 72) vorgesehen sind, um die ersten und zweiten Scheiben (24, 30) von den Seitenwänden (70, 76) der ersten und zweiten Aussparungen (8, 10) elektrisch zu isolieren.
  7. Identifizierungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie einen elektronischen Schlüssel (1) bildet, wobei der Leiterkörper (16) dazu vorgesehen ist, in ein elektronisches Schloß eingeführt zu werden, das wenigstens mit einem Anschluß für einen elektrischen Kontakt versehen ist, der so beschaffen ist, daß er mit einer der ersten und zweiten Scheiben (24, 30) in elektrischen Kontakt gelangt, wenn dieser Körper in das Schloß eingeführt wird.
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