Electrical key and lock system
US5442243A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A key and lock system is provided for enabling circuits of a vehicle. A key including a plurality of male contacts is inserted into a lock. Predetermined pairs of male contacts are connected to each other. A plurality of female contacts are arranged to receive the male contacts. Circuits of the automobile are connected to the female contacts. If a pair of male contacts is properly mated to a pair of female contacts circuits of the automobile are enabled. The lock can be reversed wire so that either side of the key can be inserted into the lock.
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