EP1479309A1 - Protection body for a vehicle key - Google Patents

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EP1479309A1
EP1479309A1 EP03011504A EP03011504A EP1479309A1 EP 1479309 A1 EP1479309 A1 EP 1479309A1 EP 03011504 A EP03011504 A EP 03011504A EP 03011504 A EP03011504 A EP 03011504A EP 1479309 A1 EP1479309 A1 EP 1479309A1
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Holger Jenes
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/32Bags or wallets for holding keys
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/04Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank

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  • the invention relates to a protective body for electronic car key systems with the features of claim 1.
  • Car key systems are used in locking systems for Automobiles.
  • Such modern keys are often integrated into one Integrated housing that countersink the mechanical Keybarts made possible by pushing or folding the sensitive radio electronics in addition to power supply and additional functions such as a remote control for the central locking system or integration of light-emitting diodes (“flashlight”) offers.
  • car keys of this shape are susceptible to Damage, especially mechanical, such as for example by bumping or falling on hard surfaces may occur.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a protective cover for Find car keys against mechanical damage that the functions of the key during the locking process impaired and not with a relatively large volume Addition provides.
  • the solution is a protective body for electronic car key systems with the features of claim 1.
  • a protective body for electronic Car key systems a key body of a key tight with a hard, shell-like hollow body from one or several parts that fit each one manufacturer-specific car key system are coordinated. So that the function of the key is not impaired, the closing process, preferably without this, as Protective carcass from the key can be carried out on the necessary Make the key body recesses that the complete Functionality, such as folding out the key bit or operation of the radio remote control.
  • the Protective body consists of a one-piece hollow body that is on the key is put on and due to static friction holds.
  • a kind of snap mechanism makes it possible an alternative of the invention, individual parts of the hollow body with a snap lock together and that To connect the key body so that it is tightly encased, whereby the protective body without problems by opening the snap lock is removable from the key body.
  • Result is a Protection system for modern car keys, which is effective on the one hand protects against mechanical damage and on the other hand permanently can remain on the key without being aesthetic or but also subjective impairments of wearing comfort when To induce users.
  • Fig. 1 An electronic car key 1 with a key body 2 has a radio system 3. On the key body 2 is a key bit 4 connected in one piece.
  • a protective body made of two preformed half shells 5, 6 is on adapted the key body 2 of the electronic car key 1, half shell 5 with an opening 7 as a recess is provided for the radio system 3 on the key body 2.
  • Die preformed half shells 5, 6 are via a snap mechanism connectable to each other around the key body 2 and from each other separable.

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The protective body accommodates a key body (2) or is fitted onto a key body in a close-fitting manner with a one-piece, shell-like hollow body of hard plastic with apertures (7). Alternatively, the body can be of two parts (5,6) and a snap connection can be provided between different ends of the hollow body.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schutzkorpus für elektronische Autoschlüssel-Systeme mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a protective body for electronic car key systems with the features of claim 1.

Autoschlüssel-Systeme finden Anwendung bei Schließanlagen für Automobile.Car key systems are used in locking systems for Automobiles.

Moderne Autoschlüssel haben sich in den letzten Jahren von einfachen, seit Jahrhunderten bekannten Schlüsselgrundtypen weiter entwickelt hin zu komplexen Systemen. Simple mechanische Schließanlagen wurden insbesondere im Hinblick auf erhöhte Sicherheitsanforderungen verbessert und werden mehr und mehr durch elektronische Schlüssel, die zum Beispiel auf Funksystemen oder Infrarotsystemen beruhen, ersetzt. Dabei wird die Verund Entriegelung des Fahrzeugs ("Zentralverriegelung") sowie des Kofferraums oftmals durch einen solchen elektronischen Schlüssel geregelt, der Startvorgang des Fahrzeugs an sich wird jedoch meist über einen klassischen mechanischen Schlüssel mit Schlüsselbart ausgelöst. Je nach Hersteller variieren dabei der Funktionsumfang des elektronischen und des klassischen Teils der Schließanlage. Oft werden solche modernen Schlüssel in ein Gehäuse integriert, das eine Versenkung des mechanischen Schlüsselbarts durch Schieben oder Einklappen ermöglicht, die sensible Funkelektronik nebst Stromversorgung aufnimmt und Zusatzfunktionen wie zum Beispiel eine Fernbedienung der Zentralverriegelung oder Integration von Leuchtdioden ("Taschenlampe") bietet. Autoschlüssel solcher Gestalt sind jedoch anfällig gegenüber Beschädigungen, insbesondere mechanischer Natur, wie sie zum Beispiel durch Stoßen oder Fallen auf harten Untergrund auftreten können. Mindestens zwei Lösungen sind für diese Probleme bereits bekannt. So bietet sich die Unterbringung des Schlüssels in einem gepolsterten Etui an. Dann muß der Schlüssel allerdings bei jedem Schließvorgang dem Etui entnommen und wieder eingesetzt werden, wie in DE0019931970A1 beschrieben. Selbst ein für Funkwellen oder Infrarotstrahlung durchlässiges Etuimaterial erfordert zur Bedienung des Schlüsselsystems die Herausnahme des Schlüssels aus dem Etui. Daher wird in DE0019931970A1 ein Etui mit Fensterausschnitten vorgeschlagen, in dem der Schlüssel während der Bedienung verbleiben kann. Auch ein solches Etui verhindert jedoch nicht, dass ein im Vergleich zum Schlüssel relativ großvolumiger Zusatz den Schlüssel umhüllt, was vom Anwender als störend empfunden werden kann. Durch das nicht bündige Abschließen des Etuis mit dem Autoschlüssel-System kann es außerdem zu Verunreinigungen am Schlüssel kommen, die ebenfalls den Gebrauch eines solchen Schutzsystems in seinem Nutzeffekt stark einschränken. Ein System zum wirksamen Schutz von Autoschlüsseln gegen mechanische Beschädigungen muß also zum einen eine hinreichende Schutzfunktion bieten, darf aber gleichzeitig die Funktionalität des Schlüssels während des Schließvorgangs nicht beeinträchtigen und sollte dabei das Volumen des Schlüssel-Systems nicht allzu sehr erhöhen.Modern car keys have changed in recent years from simple, key basic types known for centuries develops towards complex systems. Simple mechanical Locking systems were especially with regard to increased security requirements improved and become more and more through electronic keys, for example on radio systems or infrared systems are replaced. In doing so, the waste Unlocking the vehicle ("central locking") and of the trunk often by such an electronic Key regulated, the starting process of the vehicle itself but mostly with a classic mechanical key Key bit triggered. Depending on the manufacturer, the Functional scope of the electronic and classic parts the locking system. Such modern keys are often integrated into one Integrated housing that countersink the mechanical Keybarts made possible by pushing or folding the sensitive radio electronics in addition to power supply and additional functions such as a remote control for the central locking system or integration of light-emitting diodes ("flashlight") offers. However, car keys of this shape are susceptible to Damage, especially mechanical, such as for example by bumping or falling on hard surfaces may occur. There are at least two solutions to these problems already known. So the accommodation of the Key in a padded case. Then the key however, removed from the case with each closing operation and can be used again as described in DE0019931970A1. Even one that is permeable to radio waves or infrared radiation Case material requires the to operate the key system Remove the key from the case. Therefore in DE0019931970A1 proposed a case with window cutouts, in which the key can remain during operation. Even such a case does not prevent a comparison the key is a relatively large-volume addition to the key envelops what the user may find annoying. Through the non-flush locking of the case with the car key system can also lead to contamination on Keys come that also use such Restrict the protection system in its effectiveness. A system for the effective protection of car keys against mechanical Damage must therefore have an adequate protective function offer, but at the same time the functionality of the Do not interfere with the key during the locking process and shouldn't overestimate the volume of the key system very increase.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Schutzhülle für Autoschlüssel gegen mechanische Beschädigungen zu finden, die während des Schließvorgangs die Funktionen des Schlüssels nicht beeinträchtigt und diesen nicht mit einem relativ großvolumigen Zusatz versieht.The object of the present invention is to provide a protective cover for Find car keys against mechanical damage that the functions of the key during the locking process impaired and not with a relatively large volume Addition provides.

Die Lösung erfolgt mit einem Schutzkorpus für elektronische Autoschlüssel-Systeme mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. The solution is a protective body for electronic car key systems with the features of claim 1.

Gemäß der Erfindung umschließt ein Schutzkorpus für elektronische Autoschlüssel-Systeme einen Schlüsselkörper eines Schlüssels dicht mit einem harten, schalenartigen Hohlkörper aus einem oder mehreren Teilen, die passgenau auf jeweils ein herstellerspezifisches Autoschlüssel-System abgestimmt sind. Damit die Funktion des Schlüssels nicht beeinträchtigt wird, der Schließvorgang also ohne Abnahme dieses vorzugsweise als Hartschalenetuis ausgebildeten Schutzkorpus vom Schlüssel durchgeführt werden kann, befinden sich an den notwendigen Stellen des Schlüsselkörpers Aussparungen, die die vollständige Funktionalität, wie zum Beispiel Herausklappen des Schlüsselbarts oder Bedienung der Funkfernbedienung, gewährleisten. Der Schutzkorpus besteht aus einem einteiligen Hohlkörper, der auf den Schlüssel aufgesteckt wird und an diesem aufgrund von Haftreibung festhält. Eine Art Schnappmechanismus ermöglicht es gemäß einer Alternative der Erfindung, einzelne Teile des Hohlkörpers über einen Schnappverschluss so miteinander und dem Schlüsselkörper zu verbinden, dass dieser fest umhüllt ist, wobei der Schutzkorpus durch Öffnen des Schnappverschlusses problemlos vom Schlüsselkörper entfernbar ist. Ergebnis ist ein Schutzsystem für moderne Autoschlüssel, das zum einen wirksam vor mechanischen Beschädigungen schützt und zum anderen permanent am Schlüssel verbleiben kann, ohne dabei ästhetische oder aber auch subjektive Beeinträchtigungen des Tragekomforts beim Benutzer hervorzurufen.According to the invention encloses a protective body for electronic Car key systems a key body of a key tight with a hard, shell-like hollow body from one or several parts that fit each one manufacturer-specific car key system are coordinated. So that the function of the key is not impaired, the closing process, preferably without this, as Protective carcass from the key can be carried out on the necessary Make the key body recesses that the complete Functionality, such as folding out the key bit or operation of the radio remote control. The Protective body consists of a one-piece hollow body that is on the key is put on and due to static friction holds. A kind of snap mechanism makes it possible an alternative of the invention, individual parts of the hollow body with a snap lock together and that To connect the key body so that it is tightly encased, whereby the protective body without problems by opening the snap lock is removable from the key body. Result is a Protection system for modern car keys, which is effective on the one hand protects against mechanical damage and on the other hand permanently can remain on the key without being aesthetic or but also subjective impairments of wearing comfort when To induce users.

Ein Beispiel für eine konkrete Ausführung eines solchen Schutzkörpers findet sich in Figur 1, in der ein passgenauer Schutz für gängige Schlüssel-Funksysteme - hier anhand eines Systemsschlüssels mit Funkfernbedienung für einen Autotyp dargestellt - vorgestellt wird.An example of a concrete version of such a protective body can be found in Figure 1, in which a precisely fitting protection for common key radio systems - here using a system key shown with radio remote control for a car type - is presented.

Fig. 1: Ein elektronischer Autoschlüssel 1 mit einem Schlüsselkörper 2 weist ein Funksystem 3 auf. Am Schlüsselkörper 2 ist ein Schlüsselbart 4 einstückig angeschlossen. Fig. 1: An electronic car key 1 with a key body 2 has a radio system 3. On the key body 2 is a key bit 4 connected in one piece.

Ein Schutzkorpus aus zwei vorgeformten Halbschalen 5, 6 ist an den Schlüsselkörper 2 des elektronischen Autoschlüssels 1 angepasst, wobei Halbschale 5 mit einer Öffnung 7 als Aussparung versehen ist für das Funksystem 3 am Schlüsselkörper 2. Die vorgeformten Halbschalen 5, 6 sind über einen Schnappmechanismus miteinander um den Schlüsselkörper 2 verbindbar und voneinander trennbar.A protective body made of two preformed half shells 5, 6 is on adapted the key body 2 of the electronic car key 1, half shell 5 with an opening 7 as a recess is provided for the radio system 3 on the key body 2. Die preformed half shells 5, 6 are via a snap mechanism connectable to each other around the key body 2 and from each other separable.

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Schutzkorpus für elektronische Autoschlüssel-Systeme zur passgenauen Aufnahme oder zum Aufstecken eines Schlüsselkörpers (2) eines Schlüssels in einen einteiligen, schalenartige Hohlkörper aus harten Werkstoffen mit Aussparungen (7).Protective body for electronic car key systems for precisely fitting holder or to attach a key body (2) a key into a one-piece, shell-like Hollow body made of hard materials with recesses (7). Schutzkorpus gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der schalenartige Hohlkörper (5, 6) aus harten Werkstoffen mit Aussparungen (7) zweiteilig ist und ein Schnappverschluss zwischen verschiedenen Enden der Hohlkörper (5, 6) vorgesehen ist.Protective body according to claim 1, characterized in that the shell-like hollow body (5, 6) made of hard materials with recesses (7) is in two parts and a snap closure between different ends of the hollow body (5, 6) is provided. Schutzkorpus gemäß Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Hohlkörper aus mehr als zwei Einzelteilen bestehen, die über Schnappverschlüsse untereinander sicher am Schlüssel befestigt werden.Protective body according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow body consists of more than two individual parts which are securely fastened to one another on the key via snap locks. Schutzkorpus gemäß Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Hohlkörper als Hartschalenetui ausgebildet ist.Protective body according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow body is designed as a hard case.
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FR2932519A1 (en) * 2008-06-13 2009-12-18 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Remote control for controlling opening and closing of door of motor vehicle, has insert attached to case such that general plane of insert is perpendicular to plane of remote control, where insert is extended towards exterior of case

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