Device for limiting bending in a flexible means and key housing comprising same
US6601421B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7876
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device adapted to limit the bending of a flexible tongue (15) in a bending direction includes an abutment (18) disposed in this direction at a distance (19) from the deformable end of the tongue (15). As a confinement device for a substantially flat object (7), includes a lower portion (1) supporting at least one locking element (15) flexible in a bending direction, and a member (18) for limiting bending of the locking element (15) in this direction. Application particularly to an electromagnetic automotive key housing with a removable button battery (7).
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