Key fob with automatic cover release
US7248201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00984
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A key fob for use in a remote keyless entry system of a vehicle includes a transmitter housing having at least one user operable button thereon indicative of remote keyless entry functions associated with the vehicle for transmitting function requests when the user operable buttons are depressed. A cover is retained on the transmitter housing and is slidably movable between an open position exposing the buttons and a closed position wherein the buttons are covered by the cover. Compression springs are coupled between the transmitter housing and the cover such that the springs urge the cover toward the open position, while a catch mechanism selectively and releasably secures the cover in the closed position against the bias of the springs.
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