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Modular keyfob with pivoting armatures

US8009410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

19Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Frank Goemmel · Sonnefeld, DE
John Burca · Fairview, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 10, 2009
Grant date	Aug 30, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 8, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T70/7825
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.

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