Electronic vehicle key and housing assembly
US7334441B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7876
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A starter assembly for a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be coupled to a vehicle ignition system. A carrier has a key opening and is movably mounted within the housing. A latch is movably mounted to the carrier and is movable between a first latch position and a second latch position. An electronic key is provided to be received in the key opening of the carrier. The key has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The first end includes a first end wall. The first end wall has an opening defining an axially extending cavity therein.
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