Portable dock for electronic key retention devices
US12245386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0078
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A key retention device and a portable dock for the key retention device are disclosed. The key retention device includes a key holder and a base. The key holder is rotatably coupled to the base. The base includes pins that extend into a cavity of the key holder when the key holder is in a closed position and do not extend into the cavity when the key holder is in an open position. The base includes a finger that prevents users from inserting an electronic key into the key holder when the key holder is in the closed position. The key retention device can receive the portable dock and lock the key holder in the locked position when a user input is received. The user input can be provided to the key retention device to remove an electronic key from the portable dock or to remove the portable dock altogether.
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