EP2342404B1 - Mechanical module for a vehicle key, and method for making same - Google Patents

Mechanical module for a vehicle key, and method for making same Download PDF

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EP2342404B1
EP2342404B1 EP09760479.7A EP09760479A EP2342404B1 EP 2342404 B1 EP2342404 B1 EP 2342404B1 EP 09760479 A EP09760479 A EP 09760479A EP 2342404 B1 EP2342404 B1 EP 2342404B1
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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
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B15/00—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
    • E05B15/16—Use of special materials for parts of locks
    • E05B15/1607—Adhesive
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
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    • E05B17/0004—Lock assembling or manufacturing
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Description

La présente invention concerne un module mécanique, notamment pour une clé d'un véhicule, et un procédé de fabrication d'un tel module.The present invention relates to a mechanical module, in particular for a key of a vehicle, and a method of manufacturing such a module.

Des clés de véhicule sont généralement connues. Elles sont notamment destinées par exemple à verrouiller ou à déverrouiller des ouvrants du véhicule, par exemple des portes, commander un hayon, un antivol et/ou un démarreur du véhicule.Vehicle keys are generally known. They are intended for example to lock or unlock the opening of the vehicle, for example doors, control a tailgate, a lock and / or a starter of the vehicle.

Par ailleurs, des clés de véhicule sont connues, notamment d'après la demande de brevet française FR 2 815 521 A1 , qui comprennent un corps de clé formant un boîtier pour des moyens électroniques de télécommande de moyens de verrouillage des ouvrants du véhicule. Le boîtier est souvent prévu en deux parties qui forment chacune environ la moitié du boîtier. Le boîtier peut être prévu de façon que les deux parties du boîtier peuvent être défaites ou de façon que les deux parties du boîtier ne peuvent pas être défaites sans détruire ou au moins endommager le boîtier.Moreover, vehicle keys are known, in particular according to the French patent application FR 2 815 521 A1 , which comprise a key body forming a housing for electronic means for remote locking means of the opening of the vehicle. The housing is often provided in two parts which each form about half of the housing. The housing can be provided so that both parts of the housing can be undone or so that both parts of the housing can not be undone without destroying or at least damaging the housing.

Par ailleurs, des clés connus comprennent un insert monté sur le corps de clé de façon à être capable de pivoter autour d'un axe de rotation, d'une part, entre une position d'utilisation, et d'autre part, une position de rangement , voir par exemple les documents DE 42 26 579 A1 ou DE 39 02 537 A1 .Furthermore, known keys comprise an insert mounted on the key body so as to be able to pivot about an axis of rotation, on the one hand, between a position of use, and on the other hand, a position storage, see eg documents DE 42 26 579 A1 or DE 39 02 537 A1 .

Le corps de la clé peut présenter des formes variées dépendant notamment de l'effet esthétique recherché.The body of the key may have various shapes depending in particular on the desired aesthetic effect.

Un inconvénient de telles clés, selon l'art connu, consiste dans la nécessité de prévoir des outils comparativement compliqués pour fabriquer les zones de boîtier assurant la fonction assemblage.A disadvantage of such keys, according to the prior art, consists in the need to provide comparatively complicated tools for manufacturing the housing areas ensuring the assembly function.

La présente invention a notamment pour but de palier aux inconvénients de l'art connu, et notamment ceux cités ci-dessus, et a également pour but de proposer un module mécanique, notamment pour une clé d'un véhicule, ainsi qu'un procédé de fabrication d'un tel module qui est peu coûteux et qui néanmoins assure une très haute qualité du module mécanique malgré le fait d'être utilisé pendant plusieurs années et de manière quotidienne.The present invention is intended in particular to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art, and in particular those mentioned above, and also aims to provide a mechanical module, in particular for a key of a vehicle, and a method manufacturing of such a module which is inexpensive and which nevertheless ensures a very high quality mechanical module despite being used for several years and daily.

Suivant l'invention, ce but est atteint par un module mécanique, notamment pour une clé, comportant un corps, le corps comprenant une première partie de corps et une deuxième partie de corps, la première et deuxième parties de corps étant fixées mécaniquement l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'une assemblage par forme, la première partie de corps comprenant un élément de base et un élément complémentaire, l'élément complémentaire réalisant l'assemblage par forme avec la deuxième partie, et l'élément complémentaire ainsi que l'élément de base étant relié par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison d'adhésion ou de soudure et d'une part, l'élément complémentaire de la première partie, et, d'autre part, la deuxième partie bute l'un contre l'autre le long d'une surface d'appui, la surface d'appui faisant un angle droit par rapport à la direction de montage entre la première partie et la deuxième partie.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a mechanical module, in particular for a key, comprising a body, the body comprising a first body part and a second body part, the first and second body parts being mechanically fixed to the body. to one another via a shape connection, the first body portion comprising a base member and a complementary member, the complementary member forming the form fit with the second portion, and the member complementary and the base element being connected by means of an adhesion or welding connection and on the one hand, the complementary element of the first part, and, on the other hand, the second part abuts against each other along a bearing surface, the bearing surface making a right angle to the mounting direction between the first portion and the second portion.

Ainsi, il est avantageusement possible de réaliser le boîtier du module mécanique, notamment pour de la clé de véhicule, d'une manière très solide et il est quasiment impossible de l'ouvrir le boîtier, c'est à dire de défaire la première partie et la deuxième partie sans détruire au moins l'une des deux. Par ailleurs, le fait de prévoir la première partie du boîtier en deux pièces différentes permet d'utiliser, pour la première partie du boîtier, un outil de moulage plus simple et par conséquent d'appliquer une méthode de moulage moins couteuse. Notamment, il est possible de réaliser la fonction d'une contre-dépouille sans utiliser un outil de moulage comprenant un tiroir.Thus, it is advantageously possible to make the housing of the mechanical module, in particular for the vehicle key, in a very solid manner and it is almost impossible to open the housing, ie to undo the first part and the second part without destroying at least one of the two. Moreover, the fact of providing the first part of the housing in two different parts makes it possible to use, for the first part of the housing, a simpler molding tool and consequently to apply a less expensive molding method. In particular, it is possible to perform the function of an undercut without using a molding tool comprising a drawer.

Par une telle réalisation, il est avantageusement possible que le boîtier du module mécanique ne peut pas se défaire sans détruire les parties du boîtier.By such an embodiment, it is advantageously possible that the housing of the mechanical module can not be undone without destroying the parts of the housing.

Un autre perfectionnement préféré de l'invention réside dans le fait que l'élément complémentaire est prévu en forme annulaire périphérique le long de la surface d'appui.Another preferred improvement of the invention lies in the fact that the complementary element is provided in peripheral annular shape along the bearing surface.

Ainsi, il est avantageusement possible de réduire le coût de revient du boîtier et ainsi du module mécanique. Notamment, il est préféré selon la présente invention que l'élément complémentaire loge dans un évidement de l'élément de base de la première partie.Thus, it is advantageously possible to reduce the cost of the housing and thus the mechanical module. In particular, it is preferred according to the present invention that the complementary element is housed in a recess of the base element of the first part.

Un autre perfectionnement préféré de l'invention réside dans le fait que le module est un module de clé comportant un insert monté sur ce corps de clé. De préférence, l'insert est capable de pivoter autour d'un axe de rotation entre une position d'utilisation et une position de rangement, le module mécanique étant de préférence du type comprenant un support pivotant, portant l'insert et coopérant avec un bouton de commande.Another preferred development of the invention lies in the fact that the module is a key module comprising an insert mounted on this key body. Preferably, the insert is able to pivot about an axis of rotation between a position of use and a storage position, the mechanical module preferably being of the type comprising a pivoting support, carrying the insert and cooperating with a control button.

Ainsi, il est avantageusement possible de réaliser un fonctionnement simple et efficace du module mécanique de la clé et de conférer une stabilité mécanique suffisante au boîtier pour réaliser une clé.Thus, it is advantageously possible to achieve a simple and effective operation of the mechanical module of the key and to provide sufficient mechanical stability to the housing to make a key.

Par ailleurs, la présente invention concerne également une clé de véhicule, la clé comprenant un module mécanique selon la présente invention.Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a vehicle key, the key comprising a mechanical module according to the present invention.

Par ailleurs, la présente invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'un module mécanique selon la présente invention, le procédé de fabrication comprenant les étapes suivantes :

  • pendant une première étape, l'élément de base est formé par moulage,
  • pendant une deuxième étape, l'élément complémentaire est formé et relié à l'élément de base par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison d'adhésion ou de soudure,
  • pendant une troisième étape, la première partie et la deuxième partie sont joint sans pouvoir les défaire.
Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a mechanical module according to the present invention, the manufacturing method comprising the following steps:
  • during a first step, the base element is formed by molding,
  • during a second step, the complementary element is formed and connected to the base element by means of an adhesion or welding connection,
  • during a third stage, the first part and the second part are joined without being able to undo them.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation particulier non limitatif de la présente invention.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from reading the following description of a particular non-limiting embodiment of the present invention.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à des modes de réalisation préférés, donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatifs et expliqués avec références aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue schématique d'une clé de véhicule selon la présente invention, la clé comprenant à titre d'exemple un insert et l'insert étant dans une position de rangement.
  • La figure 2 est une vue schématique de la clé de véhicule selon la présente invention, la clé comprenant à titre d'exemple un insert et l'insert étant dans une position d'utilisation.
  • La figure 3 montre schématiquement une vue de section entre une première partie et une deuxième partie d'un boîtier, qui n'est pas fabriqué selon la présente invention, pour le cas ou au moins une des parties a été fabriquée grâce à un outil de moulage comportant un tiroir.
  • La figure 4 montre schématiquement une vue de section entre une première partie et une deuxième partie d'un boîtier, qui n'est pas fabriqué selon la présente invention, pour le cas ou au moins une des parties a été fabriquée en employant un dévêtisseur.
  • La figure 5 montre schématiquement une vue de section entre une première partie et une deuxième partie d'un boîtier selon la présente invention où la première partie comprend un élément de base ainsi qu'un élément complémentaire.
The invention will be better understood from the following description, which refers to preferred embodiments given by way of non-limiting example and explained with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings, in which:
  • The figure 1 is a schematic view of a vehicle key according to the present invention, the key comprising by way of example an insert and the insert being in a storage position.
  • The figure 2 is a schematic view of the vehicle key according to the present invention, the key comprising by way of example an insert and the insert being in a position of use.
  • The figure 3 schematically shows a sectional view between a first part and a second part of a housing, which is not manufactured according to the present invention, for the case where at least one of the parts has been manufactured by means of a molding tool comprising a drawer.
  • The figure 4 schematically shows a sectional view between a first portion and a second portion of a housing, which is not made according to the present invention, for the case where at least one of the parts has been manufactured using a stripper.
  • The figure 5 schematically shows a sectional view between a first portion and a second portion of a housing according to the present invention wherein the first portion comprises a base member and a complementary member.

Description des dessinsDescription of the drawings

Les figures 1 et 2 du dessin annexé montrent à titre d'exemple une clé 1 comprenant un module mécanique selon la présente invention. La clé 1 est destinée, par exemple, à verrouiller ou déverrouiller des ouvrants du véhicule, commander un antivol et un démarreur de ce véhicule, etc. Dans l'exemple représenté, la clé 1 comprend un corps 2 de clé, en forme générale de chape, comprenant au moins une première partie 21 d'un boîtier du corps 2 de clé et une deuxième partie 22 d'un boîtier du corps 2 de clé. Les première et deuxième parties 21, 22 sont fabriquées par moulage. Le corps 2 de clé porte notamment des éléments électroniques.The Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings show by way of example a key 1 comprising a mechanical module according to the present invention. The key 1 is intended, for example, to lock or unlock the opening of the vehicle, to control a lock and a starter of this vehicle, etc. In the example shown, the key 1 comprises a key body 2, generally clevis-shaped, comprising at least a first portion 21 of a key body housing 2 and a second portion 22 of a key body housing 2. The first and second parts 21, 22 are made by molding. The key body 2 includes electronic elements.

Les éléments électroniques comprennent des moyens électroniques classiques destinés par exemple à télécommander des moyens de verrouillage des ouvrants du véhicule ou des moyens d'identification d'un utilisateur qui est autorisé à utiliser le véhicule.The electronic elements comprise conventional electronic means intended for example to remote control means for locking the opening of the vehicle or identification means of a user who is authorized to use the vehicle.

La clé peut comprendre un insert 3 et un bouton de commande 31 commandant les déplacements rotatifs du insert 3 par rapport au corps 2 de clé autour d'un axe imaginaire de rotation (ou de pivotement) 4 de l'insert 3 par rapport au corps 2 de clé. L'insert 3, encore appelé panneton, est prévu, par exemple, de forme générale plane. Le mouvement rotatif autour de l'axe de rotation permet le déplacement de l'insert 30 entre une position de rangement, telle qu'illustrée notamment sur la figure 1, et une position d'utilisation, telle qu'illustrée notamment sur la figure 2.The key may comprise an insert 3 and a control button 31 controlling the rotary movements of the insert 3 relative to the key body 2 around an imaginary axis of rotation (or pivoting) 4 of the insert 3 relative to the body 2 of key. The insert 3, also called bit, is provided, for example, of generally planar shape. The rotational movement about the axis of rotation allows the displacement of the insert 30 between a storage position, as illustrated in particular on the figure 1 , and a position of use, as illustrated in particular on the figure 2 .

Les figures 3 et 4 montrent des représentations de vues de section d'un boîtier ou d'un module mécanique comprenant une première partie 21 et une deuxième partie 22 qui ne sont pas fabriquées selon la présente invention. Dans la figure 3, une vue de section schématique est représentée pour le cas ou au moins la première partie 21 a été fabriquée grâce à un outil de moulage comportant un tiroir. A l'endroit d'une surface d'appui 25 où la première partie 21 bute contre la deuxième partie 22 la surface d'appui 25 est orientée quasiment orthogonalement par rapport à une direction de montage 20. Une telle réalisation de la première partie 21 et/ou de la deuxième partie 22 nécessite l'emploi d'un tiroir lors du moulage des parties 21, 22. L'emploi d'un tiroir lors du moulage de la première partie 21 doit être réalisé par un tiroir à l'intérieur de la première partie 21 ce qui empêche de réaliser une contre-dépouille de façon périphérique (contournant l'ensemble de la première partie 21). Dans la figure 4, une vue de section schématique est représentée pour le cas ou au moins une des parties a été fabriquée en employant un dévêtisseur lors du moulage des parties 21, 22.The Figures 3 and 4 show section views of a mechanical housing or module comprising a first portion 21 and a second portion 22 that are not made in accordance with the present invention. In the figure 3 , a schematic sectional view is shown for the case where at least the first part 21 has been manufactured by means of a molding tool having a drawer. At the location of a bearing surface 25 where the first portion 21 abuts against the second portion 22 the bearing surface 25 is oriented substantially orthogonally with respect to a mounting direction 20. Such an embodiment of the first part 21 and / or the second part 22 requires the use of a drawer during the molding of the parts 21, 22. The use of a drawer during the molding of the first part 21 must be achieved by a drawer inside of the first part 21 which prevents undercutting peripherally (bypassing all of the first part 21). In the figure 4 a diagrammatic sectional view is shown for the case where at least one of the parts has been manufactured by employing a stripper in molding the parts 21, 22.

L'emploi d'un dévêtisseur a la conséquence que la surface d'appui 25 entre la première partie 21 et la deuxième partie 22 est inclinée par rapport à la direction de montage 20 des deux parties 21, 22. L'inclinaison de la surface d'appui 25 permet le démontage des deux parties 21, 22 et résulte alors dans une liaison mécanique faible.The use of a stripper has the consequence that the bearing surface 25 between the first portion 21 and the second portion 22 is inclined relative to the mounting direction 20 of the two parts 21, 22. The inclination of the surface 25 supports the disassembly of the two parts 21, 22 and then results in a weak mechanical connection.

Entre les figures 3 à 5, seulement la figure 5 montre schématiquement une vue de section entre une première partie 21 et une deuxième partie 22 d'un boîtier selon la présente invention. La première partie comprend un élément de base 21' ainsi qu'un élément complémentaire 23. L'élément complémentaire 23 se trouve à l'endroit de la surface d'appui 25 entre les parties 21, 22. Avec la présente invention, il est possible de réaliser les deux avantages suivants simultanément :

  • la fabrication de la première partie 21 de façon à conférér à la surface d'appui 25 une inclinaison telle que la surface d'appui 25 est orientée orthogonalement par rapport à la direction de montage 20, et
  • la fabrication de la première partie 21 sans utiliser un tiroir lors du moulage.
Between the Figures 3 to 5 , only the figure 5 schematically shows a sectional view between a first portion 21 and a second portion 22 of a housing according to the present invention. The first part comprises a base element 21 'and a complementary element 23. The complementary element 23 is at the location of the bearing surface 25 between the parts 21, 22. With the present invention, it is possible to achieve the following two benefits simultaneously:
  • the manufacture of the first portion 21 so as to impart to the bearing surface 25 an inclination such that the bearing surface 25 is oriented orthogonally with respect to the mounting direction 20, and
  • the manufacture of the first part 21 without using a drawer during molding.

L'élément complémentaire 23 est fabriqué de manière indépendante de l'élément de base 21' de la première partie 21. Avant de joindre la première partie 21 et la deuxième partie 22, l'élément de base 21' et l'élément complémentaire 23 sont attachés l'un à l'autre, par exemple à l'aide d'un adhésif ou à l'aide d'une soudure. Selon la présente invention, il est préféré de prévoir un soudage par ultrasons pour relier l'élément de base 21' à l'élément complémentaire.The complementary element 23 is manufactured independently of the base element 21 'of the first part 21. Before joining the first part 21 and the second part 22, the base element 21' and the complementary element 23 are attached to each other, for example using an adhesive or using a weld. According to the present invention, it is preferred to provide ultrasonic welding to connect the base member 21 'to the complementary member.

L'élément complémentaire 23 est de préférence un élément en forme générale d'anneau qui est positionné par rapport à l'élément de base 21' de façon périphérique, c'est à dire le long de la surface d'appui 25 qui, elle, contourne la première partie 21 et la deuxième partie 22.The complementary element 23 is preferably a generally ring-shaped element which is positioned relative to the base element 21 'peripherally, ie along the bearing surface 25 which , bypasses the first part 21 and the second part 22.

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  1. Mechanical module, in particular for a key (1), comprising a body (2), the body (2) comprising a first body part (21) and a second body part (22), the first and second body parts (21, 22) being mechanically fixed with respect to one another using a positive fit, characterised in that the first body part (21) comprises a base element (21') and a complementary element (23), the complementary element (23) bringing about the positive fit with the second part (22), and the complementary element (23) as well as the base element (21') being linked using a glued or welded connection, and in that, on the one hand, the complementary element (23) of the first part (21) and, on the other hand, the second part (22) abut against one another along a contact face (25), the contact face (25) forming a right angle with respect to the assembly direction (20) between the first part (21) and the second part (22).
  2. Module according to claim 1, characterised in that the complementary element (23) is provided in a peripheral annular shape along the contact face (25).
  3. Module according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the module is a key module (1) comprising an insert (3) mounted on the body (2).
  4. Vehicle key (1) comprising a mechanical module according to any of the preceding claims.
  5. Manufacturing process for a mechanical module, in particular for a key (1), according to any of claims 1 to 3, the manufacturing process comprising the following steps:
    - in a first step, the base element (21') is shaped by moulding,
    - in a second step, the complementary element (23) is shaped and linked to the base element (21') using a glued or welded connection,
    - in a third step, the first part (21) and the second part (22) are joined so as to be unreleasable.
  6. Manufacturing process according to claim 5, characterised in that the complementary element (23) is linked to the base element (21') by ultrasonic welding.
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