EP1283315A1 - Key with articulated bit - Google Patents

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EP1283315A1
EP1283315A1 EP02017466A EP02017466A EP1283315A1 EP 1283315 A1 EP1283315 A1 EP 1283315A1 EP 02017466 A EP02017466 A EP 02017466A EP 02017466 A EP02017466 A EP 02017466A EP 1283315 A1 EP1283315 A1 EP 1283315A1
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Louis Canard
Hervé Calor
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/04—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank
    • E05B19/043—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank the shank being pivotably mounted on the bow, e.g. for storage
    • 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
    • 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
    • G07C2009/00952—Electronic keys comprising a mechanical key within their housing, e.g. extractable or retractable emergency key

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  • the present invention relates to an articulated bit key.
  • a key for a motor vehicle intended by example to lock or unlock vehicle windows, order an anti-theft device and a vehicle starter, etc.
  • the body of the key forms a housing for means electronic remote control for locking means of the vehicle windows.
  • the body includes a storage compartment for the bit. The size of this accommodation is likely to limit in some cases the space available for electronic means contained in the housing.
  • the object of the invention is in particular to optimize the volume available for electronic means contained in a housing forming a key body.
  • the invention relates to a key of the aforementioned type, characterized in that that the pivot axis is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction of the bit.
  • FIG. 1 to 8 a key according to a first mode of embodiment of the invention, designated by the general reference 20.
  • This key 20 is intended, for example, to lock or unlock doors of a vehicle automobile, order an anti-theft device and a starter for this vehicle, etc.
  • the key 20 comprises a body 22, for example of generally prismatic shape flattened, and a bit 24, also called insert, having in particular a general shape of blade.
  • the body 22 comprises a housing 26 comprising first 26A and second 26B half-shells.
  • Each half-shell 26A, 26B comprises a connecting edge J1, J2 with the other half-shell.
  • the housing 26 forms a housing for electronic means 28 intended, for example, to remote control means for locking the doors of the vehicle.
  • the electronic means 28 are controlled using conventional buttons B1 to B3 carried by the second half-shell 26B.
  • the bit 24 has an end 24A, articulated on the first half-shell 26A, and a free end 24B for insertion into a conventional lock corresponding, not shown.
  • the articulated end 24A of the bit is movably mounted on the body 22 around a pivot axis X (see in particular FIG. 3) linked to this body 22, so as to allow movement of the bit 24 between a position of use, such as shown in particular in Figures 1 and 2, and a storage position, such as shown in particular in Figures 4 to 7.
  • bit 24 is shown in solid lines in position of use and, in phantom, in the storage position.
  • the free end 24B of the bit has a generally elongated shape defining a direction longitudinal said longitudinal direction of the bit LP.
  • the free end 24B of the bit is folded relative to the articulated end 24A of this bit, so that the pivot axis X is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction LP of the bit, whether this bit is in the position of use or storage.
  • the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the position of use is substantially parallel to the joint plane J and to the two more large dimensions of the flattened prismatic body 22.
  • the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the position of use and the pivot axis X define a median plane MS of body 22 of key.
  • the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the storage position and the pivot axis X define an inclined plane PI with respect to the median plane PM.
  • the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in position of use is inclined relative to a plane P perpendicular to the pivot axis X at an angle between 1 and 5 °, preferably equal to 3 °.
  • the housing 26 is delimited by two opposite surfaces from above H and bottom B connected to each other by two opposite surfaces, front front and rear AR and two opposite side surfaces LG, LD.
  • One of the side faces, for example the side face LD, comprises a housing 30 for storing the bit 24.
  • This housing 30 is inclined from front to back, relative to the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in position of use, thus taking into account the inclination of the pivot axis X of the bit.
  • the inclination of the storage housing 30 makes it possible to optimize the volume inside of the box 26 available for electronic means 28.
  • pivot axis X is materialized by a body of general shape of revolution forming a pivot 32.
  • This pivot 32 includes a first part 32A mounted journalled in an orifice complementary 34 formed in the first half-shell 26A, and a second part 32B fitted into a complementary orifice 36 formed in the articulated end 24A bit.
  • the bit 24 is secured in rotation (around the X axis) with the second part 32B of the pivot by cooperation of complementary shapes made in the orifice 36 of the bit and on the second part 32B of the pivot.
  • the bit 24 is resiliently returned to its position of use by a spring 38 with angular effect, housed inside the pivot 32, bearing on the housing 26 and this pivot 32.
  • the key 20 includes releasable means for retaining the bit 24 in storage position comprising a control lever 40 movably mounted around a hinge pin Y intended to be linked to the housing 26.
  • the control lever 40 is movable between a rest position allowing in particular the retention of the bit 24 in the storage position, such that shown in Figures 4 to 6, and a release position of this bit 24, such as shown in Figures 7 and 8.
  • control lever 40 is of the first kind. So the lever 40 comprises an operating end 40A, forming a button, and an end 40B of cooperation with the bit 24.
  • the axis Y of articulation of the lever 40 is interposed between its maneuvering ends 40A and cooperation ends 40B.
  • the control lever 40 is resiliently returned to the rest position at by means of a compression spring 42, housed in a blind hole 44 formed in the first half-shell 26A, bearing between the bottom of this hole 44 and the end of lever operation 40A.
  • the axis Y of articulation of the control lever 40 is materialized by two pins 46, integral with lever 40, fitted in two slides 48 forming flanges. These slides 48 are formed in the first half-shell 26A so as to extend substantially parallel to a direction called longitudinal direction of LG slides.
  • the shapes of the pins 46 and of the slides 48 will be described in more detail detail later on the occasion of the second embodiment of the invention.
  • the pins 46 are immobilized longitudinally in the slides 48, after nesting of these pins 46 in these slides 48, for example using complementary fitting means 50, 52, formed on one end of the pivot 32 and on the control lever 40. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, it can be seen that these nesting means 50, 52, form a ball joint.
  • the nesting direction of complementary means 50, 52 is roughly transverse to the longitudinal direction LG slides.
  • the pins 46 of the control lever 40 in the corresponding slides 48 then immobilized longitudinally this lever 40 in the slides 48 by driving the pivot 32 into the orifice 34 of the half-shell 26A and in the orifice 36 of the bit 24 so as to fit the complementary means 50, 52 formed on the ball joint 32 and the control lever 40.
  • the bit 24 of the key is in its storage position, as as shown in Figures 4 to 6.
  • the control lever 40 is in the rest position.
  • the end 40B of the control lever cooperates with the bit 24, more particularly with the articulated end 24A of this bit (see FIG. 5), so as to retain the bit 24 in the storage position, against the return force of the spring 38 with angular effect.
  • bit 24 To place the bit 24 in the use position, the user presses the operating end 40A of the control lever so as to oppose the force of return of the spring 42. This has the effect of releasing the end 40B of the control lever relative to the bit 24, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. the bit 24 then moves automatically, under the return effect of the spring 38, towards its position of use, as shown in Figure 1. In this position, the longitudinal direction LP of bit 24 is substantially parallel to the two plus large dimensions of the flattened prismatic body 22.
  • the user presses again on the operating end 40A of the control lever, so as to release the trajectory of the bit 24, then moves this bit 24 to its storage position by opposing the return force of the spring 38.
  • the cooperation end 40B of the control lever may include ramps intended to cooperate with the bit 24 in order to cause a retraction automatic lever 40 when this bit 24 is brought back from its position of use to its storage position.
  • FIGS. 9 to 13 a key is shown according to a second mode of realization of the invention.
  • elements similar to those of Figures 1 to 8 are designated by identical references.
  • control lever 40 articulated on the first half-shell 26A, is flush with the external surface of the second half-shell 26B, carrying the buttons control B1 to B3, so that, in the rest position, this control lever 40 extends the second half-shell 26B.
  • each slide 48 is delimited by two opposite longitudinal faces F1, F2.
  • Each pin 46 has a polygonal cross section delimited by at least two pairs of sides consecutive C1, C2 (two sides of a polygon are said to be consecutive when they have a common summit).
  • the two sides C1, C2 of the same pair respectively form two cooperation stops with a corresponding longitudinal face F1, F2 of the slide 48 to define, on the one hand, the rest position of the lever 40, such that shown in Figure 12, and, on the other hand, the release position of the lever 40, such that shown in Figure 13.
  • the means longitudinal immobilization (in the direction LG) of the pins 46 include, for each slide 48, an end stop 54 for fitting the journal 46 corresponding in the slide.
  • the end stop 54 may not be provided on a single slide 48.
  • the means of longitudinal immobilization of the pins 46 comprise plus a stopper 56 for immobilizing at least one pin 46 against the stop corresponding 54 end of nesting race.
  • This cleat 56 represented on the Figures 9 and 11 is integral with the second half-shell 26B of the housing. Trunnion 46 is inserted longitudinally (in the LG direction) between the stop 54 and the cleat 56.
  • the pins 46 of the control lever are first of all fitted into the runners 48 formed in the first half-shell 26A. Then, the second half-shell 26B is fixed on the first half-shell 26A, of so as to place the cleat 56 in its immobilization position of the pin 46 corresponding, as shown in Figure 11.
  • the bit 24 is similar to that of the first embodiment, the pivot 32 materializing an axis X of orientation identical to that described in the first embodiment of the invention.

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Abstract

The key has a housing (22) and a shank (24) with one end pivoted to the housing between use and retracted positions. The free end (25b) of the shank, for insertion into the lock, extends longitudinally of the shank axis. The shank pivot axis (X) is angled to the longitudinal axis of the shank.

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La présente invention concerne une clé à panneton articulé.The present invention relates to an articulated bit key.

Elle s'applique en particulier à une clé pour véhicule automobile destinée par exemple à verrouiller ou déverrouiller des ouvrants du véhicule, commander un antivol et un démarreur du véhicule, etc.It applies in particular to a key for a motor vehicle intended by example to lock or unlock vehicle windows, order an anti-theft device and a vehicle starter, etc.

On connaít déjà dans l'état de la technique, notamment d'après FR-A-2 640 670 (FR-89 16127), une clé du type comprenant :

  • un corps, et
  • un panneton comportant :
    • une extrémité articulée sur le corps, autour d'un axe de pivotement lié à ce corps, de façon à permettre le déplacement du panneton entre des positions d'utilisation et de rangement, et
    • une extrémité libre d'introduction dans une serrure correspondante, cette extrémité libre ayant une forme générale allongée définissant une direction longitudinale dite direction longitudinale du panneton.
We already know in the prior art, in particular from FR-A-2 640 670 (FR-89 16127), a key of the type comprising:
  • a body, and
  • a bit comprising:
    • one end articulated on the body, around a pivot axis linked to this body, so as to allow the movement of the bit between positions of use and storage, and
    • a free end for insertion into a corresponding lock, this free end having a generally elongated shape defining a longitudinal direction known as the longitudinal direction of the bit.

Habituellement, le corps de la clé forme un boítier pour des moyens électroniques de télécommande de moyens de verrouillage des ouvrants du véhicule. Par ailleurs, le corps comprend un logement de rangement du panneton. L'encombrement de ce logement est susceptible de limiter dans certains cas la place disponible pour les moyens électroniques contenus dans le boítier.Usually the body of the key forms a housing for means electronic remote control for locking means of the vehicle windows. Through elsewhere, the body includes a storage compartment for the bit. The size of this accommodation is likely to limit in some cases the space available for electronic means contained in the housing.

L'invention a notamment pour but d'optimiser le volume disponible pour les moyens électroniques contenus dans un boítier formant corps de clé.The object of the invention is in particular to optimize the volume available for electronic means contained in a housing forming a key body.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une clé du type précité, caractérisé en ce que l'axe de pivotement est incliné par rapport à la direction longitudinale du panneton.To this end, the invention relates to a key of the aforementioned type, characterized in that that the pivot axis is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction of the bit.

Suivant d'autres caractéristiques de cette clé :

  • la direction longitudinale du panneton en position d'utilisation est inclinée par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de pivotement d'un angle compris entre 1° et 5°, de préférence égal à 3° ;
  • la direction longitudinale du panneton en position d'utilisation et l'axe de pivotement définissent un plan médian du corps ;
  • la direction longitudinale du panneton en position de rangement et l'axe de pivotement définissent un plan incliné par rapport au plan médian du corps ;
  • le corps comprend un boítier muni de première et seconde demi-coquilles comportant chacune un bord de liaison avec l'autre demi-coquille, les bords de liaison des deux demi-coquilles du boítier s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à un plan de joint de ces deux demi-coquilles, la direction longitudinale du panneton en position d'utilisation étant sensiblement parallèle au plan de joint ;
  • le corps a une forme générale prismatique aplatie, la direction longitudinale du panneton en position d'utilisation étant sensiblement parallèle aux deux plus grandes dimensions du corps ;
  • le corps est délimité par deux surfaces opposées de dessus et de dessous reliées entre elles par deux surfaces opposées avant et arrière et deux surfaces opposées latérales, une des faces latérales comprenant un logement de rangement du panneton incliné d'avant en arrière, par rapport à la direction longitudinale du panneton en position d'utilisation ;
  • le panneton a une forme générale de lame, l'extrémité libre du panneton étant pliée par rapport à l'extrémité articulée de ce panneton.
According to other characteristics of this key:
  • the longitudinal direction of the bit in the position of use is inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis by an angle between 1 ° and 5 °, preferably equal to 3 °;
  • the longitudinal direction of the bit in the position of use and the pivot axis define a median plane of the body;
  • the longitudinal direction of the bit in the storage position and the pivot axis define a plane inclined relative to the median plane of the body;
  • the body comprises a housing provided with first and second half-shells each comprising a connecting edge with the other half-shell, the connecting edges of the two half-shells of the housing extending substantially parallel to a joint plane of these two half-shells, the longitudinal direction of the bit in the position of use being substantially parallel to the joint plane;
  • the body has a generally flat prismatic shape, the longitudinal direction of the bit in the position of use being substantially parallel to the two largest dimensions of the body;
  • the body is delimited by two opposite surfaces from above and from below connected together by two opposite surfaces front and rear and two opposite lateral surfaces, one of the lateral faces comprising a storage compartment for the bit inclined from front to rear, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the bit in the position of use;
  • the bit has the general shape of a blade, the free end of the bit being folded relative to the articulated end of this bit.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une clé selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le panneton étant en position d'utilisation ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective éclatée de la clé représentée sur la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de coté de la clé représentée sur la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 dans laquelle le panneton est en position de rangement ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective avec une coupe suivant un plan sensiblement parallèle à l'extrémité d'introduction du panneton de la clé représentée dans la configuration de la figure 4 ;
  • les figures 6 et 7 sont des vues en perspective de la clé représentée sur la figure 1 avec une coupe partielle suivant un plan sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de pivotement du panneton, un levier de commande du panneton étant respectivement dans une position de repos permettant la retenue de ce panneton en position de rangement et une position de libération de ce panneton ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 dans laquelle le panneton est une position intermédiaire entre ses position d'utilisation de rangement ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue partielle en perspective, en partie éclatée, d'une clé selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • les figures 10 à 13 sont des vues en perspective de la clé représentée sur la figure 9 avec des coupes suivant divers plans sensiblement parallèles à l'axe de pivotement du panneton.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a key according to a first embodiment of the invention, the bit being in the position of use;
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the key shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the key shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1 in which the bit is in the storage position;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view with a section along a plane substantially parallel to the insertion end of the key bit shown in the configuration of Figure 4;
  • Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views of the key shown in Figure 1 with a partial section along a plane substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the bit, a bit control lever being respectively in a rest position allowing retaining this bit in the storage position and a position for releasing this bit;
  • Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 1 wherein the bit is an intermediate position between its storage use position;
  • Figure 9 is a partial perspective view, partially exploded, of a key according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • Figures 10 to 13 are perspective views of the key shown in Figure 9 with sections along various planes substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the bit.

On a représenté sur les figures 1 à 8 une clé selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, désignée par la référence générale 20. Cette clé 20 est destinée, par exemple, à verrouiller ou déverrouiller des ouvrants d'un véhicule automobile, commander à un antivol et un démarreur de ce véhicule, etc....There is shown in Figures 1 to 8 a key according to a first mode of embodiment of the invention, designated by the general reference 20. This key 20 is intended, for example, to lock or unlock doors of a vehicle automobile, order an anti-theft device and a starter for this vehicle, etc.

La clé 20 comprend un corps 22, par exemple de forme générale prismatique aplatie, et un panneton 24, encore appelé insert, ayant notamment une forme générale de lame.The key 20 comprises a body 22, for example of generally prismatic shape flattened, and a bit 24, also called insert, having in particular a general shape of blade.

En se référant notamment à la figure 2, on voit que le corps 22 comprend un boítier 26 comportant des première 26A et seconde 26B demi-coquilles. Chaque demi-coquille 26A, 26B comprend un bord de liaison J1, J2 avec l'autre demi-coquille.With particular reference to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the body 22 comprises a housing 26 comprising first 26A and second 26B half-shells. Each half-shell 26A, 26B comprises a connecting edge J1, J2 with the other half-shell.

En se référant à la figure 3, on voit que les bords de liaison J1, J2 des deux demi-coquilles 26A, 26B s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement à un plan de joint J de ces deux demi-coquilles.Referring to Figure 3, we see that the connecting edges J1, J2 of the two half-shells 26A, 26B extend substantially parallel to a joint plane J of these two half-shells.

Le boítier 26 forme un logement pour des moyens électroniques 28 destinés, par exemple, à télécommander des moyens de verrouillage des ouvrants du véhicule. Les moyens électroniques 28 sont commandés à l'aide de boutons classiques B1 à B3 portés par la seconde demi-coquille 26B.The housing 26 forms a housing for electronic means 28 intended, for example, to remote control means for locking the doors of the vehicle. The electronic means 28 are controlled using conventional buttons B1 to B3 carried by the second half-shell 26B.

Le panneton 24 comporte une extrémité 24A, articulée sur la première demi-coquille 26A, et une extrémité libre 24B d'introduction dans une serrure classique correspondante, non représentée.The bit 24 has an end 24A, articulated on the first half-shell 26A, and a free end 24B for insertion into a conventional lock corresponding, not shown.

L'extrémité articulée 24A du panneton est montée mobile sur le corps 22 autour d'un axe de pivotement X (voir notamment figure 3) lié à ce corps 22, de façon à permettre le déplacement du panneton 24 entre une position d'utilisation, telle que représentée notamment sur les figures 1 et 2, et une position de rangement, telle que représentée notamment sur les figures 4 à 7.The articulated end 24A of the bit is movably mounted on the body 22 around a pivot axis X (see in particular FIG. 3) linked to this body 22, so as to allow movement of the bit 24 between a position of use, such as shown in particular in Figures 1 and 2, and a storage position, such as shown in particular in Figures 4 to 7.

Sur la figure 3, le panneton 24 est représenté, en traits pleins, en position d'utilisation et, en traits mixtes, en position de rangement. Sur cette figure 3, on voit que l'extrémité libre 24B du panneton a une forme générale allongée définissant une direction longitudinale dite direction longitudinale du panneton LP.In Figure 3, the bit 24 is shown in solid lines in position of use and, in phantom, in the storage position. In this figure 3, we see that the free end 24B of the bit has a generally elongated shape defining a direction longitudinal said longitudinal direction of the bit LP.

L'extrémité libre 24B du panneton est pliée par rapport à l'extrémité articulée 24A de ce panneton, si bien que l'axe de pivotement X est incliné par rapport à la direction longitudinale LP du panneton, que ce panneton soit en position d'utilisation ou de rangement.The free end 24B of the bit is folded relative to the articulated end 24A of this bit, so that the pivot axis X is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction LP of the bit, whether this bit is in the position of use or storage.

Plus particulièrement, on notera que la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 en position d'utilisation est sensiblement parallèle au plan de joint J et aux deux plus grandes dimensions du corps 22 prismatique aplati.More particularly, it will be noted that the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the position of use is substantially parallel to the joint plane J and to the two more large dimensions of the flattened prismatic body 22.

En se référant à la figure 1, on voit que la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 en position d'utilisation et l'axe de pivotement X définissent un plan médian PM du corps 22 de la clé.Referring to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the position of use and the pivot axis X define a median plane MS of body 22 of key.

En se référant à la figure 5, on voit que la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 en position de rangement et l'axe X de pivotement définissent un plan incliné PI par rapport au plan médian PM.Referring to FIG. 5, it can be seen that the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in the storage position and the pivot axis X define an inclined plane PI with respect to the median plane PM.

De préférence, la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 en position d'utilisation est inclinée par rapport à un plan P perpendiculaire à l'axe X de pivotement d'un angle compris entre 1 et 5°, de préférence égal à 3°.Preferably, the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in position of use is inclined relative to a plane P perpendicular to the pivot axis X at an angle between 1 and 5 °, preferably equal to 3 °.

Le boítier 26 est délimité par deux surfaces opposées de dessus H et de dessous B reliées entre elles par deux surfaces opposées avant AV et arrière AR et deux surfaces opposées latérales LG, LD. Une des faces latérales, par exemple la face latérale LD, comprend un logement 30 de rangement du panneton 24. Ce logement 30 est incliné d'avant en arrière, par rapport à la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 en position d'utilisation, en tenant compte ainsi de l'inclinaison de l'axe de pivotement X du panneton.The housing 26 is delimited by two opposite surfaces from above H and bottom B connected to each other by two opposite surfaces, front front and rear AR and two opposite side surfaces LG, LD. One of the side faces, for example the side face LD, comprises a housing 30 for storing the bit 24. This housing 30 is inclined from front to back, relative to the longitudinal direction LP of the bit 24 in position of use, thus taking into account the inclination of the pivot axis X of the bit.

L'inclinaison du logement de rangement 30 permet d'optimiser le volume intérieur du boítier 26 disponible pour les moyens électroniques 28.The inclination of the storage housing 30 makes it possible to optimize the volume inside of the box 26 available for electronic means 28.

En se référant notamment à la figure 2, on voit que l'axe de pivotement X est matérialisé par un organe de forme générale de révolution formant un pivot 32. Ce pivot 32 comprend une première partie 32A montée tourillonnante dans un orifice complémentaire 34 ménagé dans la première demi-coquille 26A, et une seconde partie 32B emboítée dans un orifice complémentaire 36 ménagé dans l'extrémité articulée 24A du panneton. Le panneton 24 est solidarisé en rotation (autour de l'axe X) avec la seconde partie 32B du pivot par coopération de formes complémentaires ménagées dans l'orifice 36 du panneton et sur la deuxième partie 32B du pivot.With particular reference to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the pivot axis X is materialized by a body of general shape of revolution forming a pivot 32. This pivot 32 includes a first part 32A mounted journalled in an orifice complementary 34 formed in the first half-shell 26A, and a second part 32B fitted into a complementary orifice 36 formed in the articulated end 24A bit. The bit 24 is secured in rotation (around the X axis) with the second part 32B of the pivot by cooperation of complementary shapes made in the orifice 36 of the bit and on the second part 32B of the pivot.

Le panneton 24 est rappelé élastiquement vers sa position d'utilisation par un ressort 38 à effet angulaire, logé à l'intérieur du pivot 32, prenant appui sur le boítier 26 et ce pivot 32.The bit 24 is resiliently returned to its position of use by a spring 38 with angular effect, housed inside the pivot 32, bearing on the housing 26 and this pivot 32.

La clé 20 comprend des moyens libérables de retenue du panneton 24 en position de rangement comprenant un levier de commande 40 monté mobile autour d'un axe d'articulation Y destiné à être lié au boítier 26. The key 20 includes releasable means for retaining the bit 24 in storage position comprising a control lever 40 movably mounted around a hinge pin Y intended to be linked to the housing 26.

Le levier de commande 40 est déplaçable entre une position de repos permettant notamment la retenue du panneton 24 en position de rangement, telle que représentée sur les figures 4 à 6, et une position de libération de ce panneton 24, telle que représentée sur les figures 7 et 8.The control lever 40 is movable between a rest position allowing in particular the retention of the bit 24 in the storage position, such that shown in Figures 4 to 6, and a release position of this bit 24, such as shown in Figures 7 and 8.

De préférence, le levier de commande 40 est du premier genre. Ainsi, le levier 40 comporte une extrémité de manoeuvre 40A, formant bouton, et une extrémité 40B de coopération avec le panneton 24. L'axe Y d'articulation du levier 40 est intercalé entre ses extrémités de manoeuvre 40A et de coopération 40B.Preferably, the control lever 40 is of the first kind. So the lever 40 comprises an operating end 40A, forming a button, and an end 40B of cooperation with the bit 24. The axis Y of articulation of the lever 40 is interposed between its maneuvering ends 40A and cooperation ends 40B.

Le levier de commande 40 est rappelé élastiquement en position de repos au moyen d'un ressort de compression 42, logé dans un trou borgne 44 ménagé dans la première demi-coquille 26A, prenant appui entre le fond de ce trou 44 et l'extrémité de manoeuvre 40A du levier.The control lever 40 is resiliently returned to the rest position at by means of a compression spring 42, housed in a blind hole 44 formed in the first half-shell 26A, bearing between the bottom of this hole 44 and the end of lever operation 40A.

L'axe Y d'articulation du levier de commande 40 est matérialisé par deux tourillons 46, solidaires du levier 40, emboítés dans deux glissières 48 formant flasques. Ces glissières 48 sont ménagées dans la première demi-coquille 26A de façon à s'étendre sensiblement parallèlement à une direction dite direction longitudinale des glissières LG. Les formes des tourillons 46 et des glissières 48 seront décrites plus en détail par la suite à l'occasion du second mode de réalisation de l'invention.The axis Y of articulation of the control lever 40 is materialized by two pins 46, integral with lever 40, fitted in two slides 48 forming flanges. These slides 48 are formed in the first half-shell 26A so as to extend substantially parallel to a direction called longitudinal direction of LG slides. The shapes of the pins 46 and of the slides 48 will be described in more detail detail later on the occasion of the second embodiment of the invention.

Les tourillons 46 sont immobilisés longitudinalement dans les glissières 48, après emboítement de ces tourillons 46 dans ces glissières 48, par exemple à l'aide de moyens complémentaires d'emboítement 50, 52, ménagés sur une extrémité du pivot 32 et sur le levier de commande 40. En se référant aux figures 6 et 7, on voit que ces moyens d'emboítement 50, 52, forment une rotule. La direction d'emboítement des moyens complémentaires 50, 52 est à peu près transversale à la direction longitudinale des glissières LG.The pins 46 are immobilized longitudinally in the slides 48, after nesting of these pins 46 in these slides 48, for example using complementary fitting means 50, 52, formed on one end of the pivot 32 and on the control lever 40. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, it can be seen that these nesting means 50, 52, form a ball joint. The nesting direction of complementary means 50, 52 is roughly transverse to the longitudinal direction LG slides.

Lors du montage de la clé 20, on introduit tout d'abord les tourillons 46 du levier de commande 40 dans les glissières correspondantes 48, puis on immobilise longitudinalement ce levier 40 dans les glissières 48 en enfonçant le pivot 32 dans l'orifice 34 de la demi-coquille 26A et dans l'orifice 36 du panneton 24 de façon à emboíter les moyens complémentaires 50, 52 ménagés sur la rotule 32 et le levier de commande 40.During the assembly of the key 20, the pins 46 of the control lever 40 in the corresponding slides 48, then immobilized longitudinally this lever 40 in the slides 48 by driving the pivot 32 into the orifice 34 of the half-shell 26A and in the orifice 36 of the bit 24 so as to fit the complementary means 50, 52 formed on the ball joint 32 and the control lever 40.

On précisera ci-dessous les principaux aspects du fonctionnement de la clé 20 liés à l'invention.The main aspects of the operation of the key will be specified below 20 related to the invention.

Initialement, le panneton 24 de la clé est dans sa position de rangement, telle que représentée sur les figures 4 à 6. Le levier de commande 40 est en position de repos. L'extrémité 40B du levier de commande coopère avec le panneton 24, plus particulièrement avec l'extrémité 24A articulée de ce panneton (voir figure 5), de façon à retenir le panneton 24 en position de rangement, à l'encontre de la force de rappel du ressort 38 à effet angulaire.Initially, the bit 24 of the key is in its storage position, as as shown in Figures 4 to 6. The control lever 40 is in the rest position. The end 40B of the control lever cooperates with the bit 24, more particularly with the articulated end 24A of this bit (see FIG. 5), so as to retain the bit 24 in the storage position, against the return force of the spring 38 with angular effect.

Pour placer le panneton 24 en position d'utilisation, l'utilisateur appuie sur l'extrémité de manoeuvre 40A du levier de commande de façon à s'opposer à la force de rappel du ressort 42. Ceci a pour effet de dégager l'extrémité 40B du levier de commande par rapport au panneton 24, comme cela est représenté sur les figures 7 et 8. le panneton 24 se déplace alors automatiquement, sous l'effet de rappel du ressort 38, vers sa position d'utilisation, telle que représentée sur la figure 1. Dans cette position, la direction longitudinale LP du panneton 24 est sensiblement parallèle aux deux plus grandes dimensions du corps prismatique aplati 22.To place the bit 24 in the use position, the user presses the operating end 40A of the control lever so as to oppose the force of return of the spring 42. This has the effect of releasing the end 40B of the control lever relative to the bit 24, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. the bit 24 then moves automatically, under the return effect of the spring 38, towards its position of use, as shown in Figure 1. In this position, the longitudinal direction LP of bit 24 is substantially parallel to the two plus large dimensions of the flattened prismatic body 22.

Pour replacer le panneton 24 en position de rangement, l'utilisateur appuie à nouveau sur l'extrémité de manoeuvre 40A du levier de commande, de façon à dégager la trajectoire du panneton 24, puis déplace ce panneton 24 jusqu'à sa position de rangement en s'opposant à la force de rappel du ressort 38.To replace the bit 24 in the storage position, the user presses again on the operating end 40A of the control lever, so as to release the trajectory of the bit 24, then moves this bit 24 to its storage position by opposing the return force of the spring 38.

Lorsque le panneton 24 atteint sa position de rangement, le levier de commande 40 se replace automatiquement en position de repos sous l'effet de rappel du ressort 42.When the bit 24 reaches its storage position, the lever control 40 automatically returns to the rest position under the recall effect of the spring 42.

L'extrémité de coopération 40B du levier de commande peut comporter des rampes destinées à coopérer avec le panneton 24 afin de provoquer un escamotage automatique du levier 40 lorsque ce panneton 24 est ramené de sa position d'utilisation à sa position de rangement.The cooperation end 40B of the control lever may include ramps intended to cooperate with the bit 24 in order to cause a retraction automatic lever 40 when this bit 24 is brought back from its position of use to its storage position.

Sur les figures 9 à 13, on a représenté une clé selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention. Sur ces figures, les éléments analogues à ceux des figures 1 à 8 sont désignés par des références identiques.In FIGS. 9 to 13, a key is shown according to a second mode of realization of the invention. In these figures, elements similar to those of Figures 1 to 8 are designated by identical references.

Dans ce cas, le levier de commande 40, articulé sur la première demi-coquille 26A, affleure la surface externe de seconde demi-coquille 26B, portant les boutons de commande B1 à B3, de manière que, en position de repos, ce levier de commande 40 prolonge la seconde demi-coquille 26B.In this case, the control lever 40, articulated on the first half-shell 26A, is flush with the external surface of the second half-shell 26B, carrying the buttons control B1 to B3, so that, in the rest position, this control lever 40 extends the second half-shell 26B.

En se référant notamment aux figures 12 et 13, on voit que chaque glissière 48 est délimitée par deux faces longitudinales F1, F2 opposées. Chaque tourillon 46 a une section transversale polygonale délimitée par au moins deux paires de côtés consécutifs C1, C2 (deux côtés d'un polygone sont dits consécutifs lorsqu'ils ont un sommet commun). Les deux côtés C1, C2 d'une même paire forment respectivement deux butées de coopération avec une face longitudinale correspondante F1, F2 de la glissière 48 pour définir, d'une part, la position de repos du levier 40, telle que représentée sur la figure 12, et, d'autre part, la position de libération du levier 40, telle que représentée sur la figure 13.With particular reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, it can be seen that each slide 48 is delimited by two opposite longitudinal faces F1, F2. Each pin 46 has a polygonal cross section delimited by at least two pairs of sides consecutive C1, C2 (two sides of a polygon are said to be consecutive when they have a common summit). The two sides C1, C2 of the same pair respectively form two cooperation stops with a corresponding longitudinal face F1, F2 of the slide 48 to define, on the one hand, the rest position of the lever 40, such that shown in Figure 12, and, on the other hand, the release position of the lever 40, such that shown in Figure 13.

Dans le second mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens d'immobilisation longitudinale (selon la direction LG) des tourillons 46 comprennent, pour chaque glissière 48, une butée 54 de fin de course d'emboítement du tourillon 46 correspondant dans la glissière. En variante, la butée de fin de course 54 pourrait n'être prévue que sur une seule glissière 48.In the second embodiment of the invention, the means longitudinal immobilization (in the direction LG) of the pins 46 include, for each slide 48, an end stop 54 for fitting the journal 46 corresponding in the slide. Alternatively, the end stop 54 may not be provided on a single slide 48.

Les moyens d'immobilisation longitudinale des tourillons 46 comprennent de plus un taquet 56 d'immobilisation d'au moins un tourillon 46 contre la butée correspondante 54 de fin de course d'emboítement. Ce taquet 56, représenté sur les figures 9 et 11 est solidaire de la seconde demi-coquille 26B du boítier. Le tourillon 46 est intercalé longitudinalement (selon la direction LG) entre la butée 54 et le taquet 56.The means of longitudinal immobilization of the pins 46 comprise plus a stopper 56 for immobilizing at least one pin 46 against the stop corresponding 54 end of nesting race. This cleat 56, represented on the Figures 9 and 11 is integral with the second half-shell 26B of the housing. Trunnion 46 is inserted longitudinally (in the LG direction) between the stop 54 and the cleat 56.

Lors du montage de la clé 20, les tourillons 46 du levier de commande sont tout d'abord emboítés dans les glissières 48 ménagées dans la première demi-coquille 26A. Puis, la seconde demi-coquille 26B est fixée sur la première demi-coquille 26A, de façon à placer le taquet 56 dans sa position d'immobilisation du tourillon 46 correspondant, comme cela est représenté sur la figure 11.When mounting the key 20, the pins 46 of the control lever are first of all fitted into the runners 48 formed in the first half-shell 26A. Then, the second half-shell 26B is fixed on the first half-shell 26A, of so as to place the cleat 56 in its immobilization position of the pin 46 corresponding, as shown in Figure 11.

Dans le second mode de réalisation de l'invention, le panneton 24 est similaire à celui du premier mode de réalisation, le pivot 32 matérialisant un axe X d'orientation identique à celle décrite dans le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.In the second embodiment of the invention, the bit 24 is similar to that of the first embodiment, the pivot 32 materializing an axis X of orientation identical to that described in the first embodiment of the invention.

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Clé du type comprenant : un corps (22) et un panneton (24) comportant : une extrémité (24A) articulée sur le corps, autour d'un axe de pivotement (X) lié à ce corps (22), de façon à permettre le déplacement du panneton (24) entre des positions d'utilisation et de rangement, et une extrémité libre (24B) d'introduction dans une serrure correspondante, cette extrémité d'introduction (24B) ayant une forme générale allongée définissant une direction longitudinale (LP) dite direction longitudinale du panneton ;    caractérisée en ce que l'axe de pivotement (X) est incliné par rapport à la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton.Type key comprising: a body (22) and a bit (24) comprising: one end (24A) articulated on the body, around a pivot axis (X) linked to this body (22), so as to allow the movement of the bit (24) between positions of use and storage, and a free end (24B) for insertion into a corresponding lock, this insertion end (24B) having a generally elongated shape defining a longitudinal direction (LP) called the longitudinal direction of the bit; characterized in that the pivot axis (X) is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit. Clé selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton en position d'utilisation est inclinée par rapport à un plan (P) perpendiculaire à l'axe de pivotement (X) d'un angle compris entre 1° et 5°, de préférence égal à 3°.Key according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit in the position of use is inclined relative to a plane (P) perpendicular to the pivot axis (X) by an angle between 1 ° and 5 °, preferably equal to 3 °. Clé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton (24) en position d'utilisation et l'axe de pivotement (X) définissent un plan médian (PM) du corps (22).Key according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit (24) in the position of use and the pivot axis (X) define a median plane (PM) of the body (22). Clé selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton (24) en position de rangement et l'axe de pivotement (X) définissent un plan (PI) incliné par rapport au plan médian (PM) du corps.Key according to claim 3, characterized in that the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit (24) in the storage position and the pivot axis (X) define a plane (PI) inclined relative to the median plane (PM) of the body. Clé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le corps (22) comprend un boítier (26) muni de première (26A) et seconde (26B) demi-coquilles comportant chacune un bord (J1, J2) de liaison avec l'autre demi-coquille, les bords (J1, J2) de liaison des deux demi-coquilles (26A, 26B) du boítier s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à un plan de joint (J) de ces deux demi-coquilles, la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton (24) en position d'utilisation étant sensiblement parallèle au plan de joint (J).Key according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (22) comprises a housing (26) provided with first (26A) and second (26B) half-shells each comprising a connecting edge (J1, J2) with the other half-shell, the edges (J1, J2) connecting the two half-shells (26A, 26B) of the housing extending substantially parallel to a joint plane (J) of these two half-shells, the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit (24) in the use position being substantially parallel to the joint plane (J). Clé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le corps (22) a une forme générale prismatique aplatie, la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton (24) en position d'utilisation étant sensiblement parallèle aux deux plus grandes dimensions du corps (22). Key according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (22) has a generally flat prismatic shape, the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit (24) in the position of use being substantially parallel to the two largest dimensions of the body (22). Clé selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le corps (22) est délimité par deux surfaces opposées de dessus (H) et de dessous (B) reliées entre elles par deux surfaces opposées avant (AV) et arrière (AR) et deux surfaces opposées latérales (LG, LD), une des faces latérales (LD) comprenant un logement (30) de rangement du panneton (24) incliné d'avant en arrière par rapport à la direction longitudinale (LP) du panneton (24) en position d'utilisation.Key according to claim 6, characterized in that the body (22) is delimited by two opposite surfaces from above (H) and from below (B) interconnected by two opposite surfaces front (AV) and rear (AR) and two opposite lateral surfaces (LG, LD), one of the lateral faces (LD) comprising a housing (30) for storing the bit (24) inclined back and forth relative to the longitudinal direction (LP) of the bit (24) in position of use. Clé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le panneton (24) a une forme générale de lame, l'extrémité libre (24B) du panneton étant pliée par rapport à l'extrémité articulée (24A) de ce panneton.Key according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bit (24) has the general shape of a blade, the free end (24B) of the bit being bent relative to the articulated end (24A) of this bit .
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