Method for starting a motor vehicle and ignition-starter device
US6380642B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5956
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
During manual activation of an activation switch, authorization data are transmitted from a key to a lock. A steering lock unlocks the steering if the authorization data correspond to reference data. The ignition is then switched on and the steering lock is deenergzied as long as the ignition remains switched on. Consequently, the steering lock cannot be activated inadvertently during operation.
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