Anti-theft device having minimal power consumption characteristics
US5670934A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
When a key is inserted into a key cylinder and a key insertion switch switches from an open state to a closed state, a signal is provided to a main relay controller. This main relay controller provides a low level signal to a base of a first transistor to actuate a coil. Therefore, a contact point is closed and power is supplied to an anti-theft controller and an engine controller. Thus, these controllers do not consume power until the key insertion switch is closed and thus, their construction can be made simple since there is no need to operate them in a sleep mode.
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