EP1210492B1 - Motor-vehicle key for remote-controlled motor-vehicle locking system - Google Patents

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EP1210492B1
EP1210492B1 EP00960585A EP00960585A EP1210492B1 EP 1210492 B1 EP1210492 B1 EP 1210492B1 EP 00960585 A EP00960585 A EP 00960585A EP 00960585 A EP00960585 A EP 00960585A EP 1210492 B1 EP1210492 B1 EP 1210492B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/0082—Keys or shanks being removably stored in a larger object, e.g. a remote control or a key fob
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/04—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank
    • E05B19/046—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank the shank being slidingly mounted on the bow, e.g. for storage
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00944—Details of construction or manufacture
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/32—Bags or wallets for holding keys
    • A45C11/325—Spare-key holders
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00944—Details of construction or manufacture
    • G07C2009/00952—Electronic keys comprising a mechanical key within their housing, e.g. extractable or retractable emergency key
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C2009/00968—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys shape of the data carrier
    • G07C2009/00992—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys shape of the data carrier mechanical key
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00182—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated with unidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
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    • Y10T70/778—Operating elements
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    • Y10T70/7831—Nested second key
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T70/8432—For key-operated mechanism
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  • the invention relates to a vehicle key for remote controlled Vehicle locking systems.
  • a vehicle key is also known as an electronic key.
  • remote controlled vehicle locking systems both equipped with a mechanically operated remote control Locking systems as well as those with a coil in a so-called "check card" - or transmitter housing Understanding locking systems where the Automatic closing operation, for example when actuated the door handle - is started.
  • the emergency key is in a side slot in the key holder housed and therefore relatively easily accessible and otherwise visible from the outside (cf. DE 39 02 537 C2).
  • the key housing has the outer shape of a Has motor vehicle and the emergency key with his Key shaft on the engine side or rear side in the Car profile housing is insertable.
  • the emergency key in the key housing Bumper.
  • the bumper in turn forms the key head or key handle and protrudes from the car profile housing before to immediately accessible when needed to be and to be pulled out (cf. DE 297 22 484 U1). Therefore, it cannot be excluded that the vehicle user tried out of habit, so accommodated Emergency key for opening the vehicle from the key housing pull out and position.
  • the key protrusion also prove to be a hindrance.
  • the Emergency key is designed as a key separate from the key.
  • the housing contains a receptacle in which the Key bit of the emergency key can be inserted.
  • the housing has a handle part for the user and a molded connector part, while the emergency key as more or less complete Key has a key bit and a handle, which protrudes from the housing. Consequently, the Emergency key not completely in the actual key housing accommodate. This is unsatisfactory (see DE 44 44 913 C2).
  • the invention has for its object a vehicle key for remote-controlled vehicle locking systems create, in which the emergency key on the one hand is quickly accessible for emergencies, on the other hand at least motivated by habit difficult.
  • the aim is to prevent the emergency keys designed only for emergency use is damaged by unnecessary handling.
  • the key shaft can be connected by means of a click seat detachable in the key handle Bottom shell part to be attached.
  • the invention also offers the possibility of that the key shaft in the key handle Bottom shell part mounted length-adjustable and in inserted state and in the functional position in the Bottom shell part is lockable. By insertability the emergency key is further shortened Overall length of the key housing and minimization of its External dimensions.
  • the invention provides that the bottom shell is divided transversely and the two bottom shell parts can be locked together and with the lid shell are.
  • the cover shell and the key shaft are preferred receiving bottom shell part with each other Ultrasonic welding or bonding connected.
  • the Bottom shell part forming key handle is then, also for easy replacement of the battery, simply by latching and consequently detachable with the key shaft Bottom shell part 3 connected.
  • they can Lid shell and the bottom shell and consequently the key housing an ignition key stump to initiate the assembly process have, with the key rotation in Ignition lock with the usually also transponders arranged in the transmitter housing (immobilizer) is read.
  • the invention finally sees before that the emergency key below the remote control electronics is housed in the bottom shell and the key head is a battery against an electronic board the remote control electronics under contact presses, if the emergency key is in the Key housing is located.
  • the remote control electronics points next to the electronics board in a conventional manner a transmitter and receiver on, a controller and integrated Transponder for an immobilizer, or alternatively also a coil or a transponder for that Locking system.
  • a vehicle key 1 for remote control Vehicle locking systems shown.
  • This vehicle key 1 has a key housing 2, 3 or transmitter housing on, in which a merely indicated remote control electronics 4 and a mechanical emergency key 5 are accommodated.
  • the key housing has one Lid shell 2 with a keypad 6 and a split Bottom shell 3 to form two bottom shell parts 3a, 3b.
  • the emergency key 5 is with its key head 7 to the bottom shell part forming a key handle 3a connected, while the other bottom shell part 3b has a shaft holder 8 for the key shaft 9.
  • the key shaft 9 is by means of a snap fit connection releasably attached to the bottom shell part 3b.
  • the bottom shell 3 is divided transversely.
  • Bottom shell parts 3a, 3b are according to the embodiment can be locked together to remove the emergency key 5.
  • the cover shell 2 and the key shaft 9 receiving bottom shell 3 are ultrasonically welded to each other or bonded together.
  • the lid bowl 2 and the bottom shell 3 and consequently the key housing otherwise have an ignition key stump 10.
  • the emergency key 5 is below the remote control electronics 4 housed in the bottom shell 3.
  • the Key head 7 suppresses a positioned battery 11 Establishing contact against an electronic board 12 of Remote control electronics 4.
  • the key housing and consequently the two bottom shell parts 2, 3 also consist of the embodiment Plastic such as the emergency key 5 itself
  • Key shaft 9 can also consist of metal.

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The invention relates to a motor-vehicle key, comprising a key housing (2, 3), in which an emergency key (5) is stored. The key housing (2, 3) has a cover shell (2) and a divided base shell (3) which is configured as two base-shell sections (3a, 3b). The emergency key (5) is fixed to one of the base-shell sections (3a) by its key head (7), whilst the other base-shell section (3b) has a shaft recess (8) for the key shaft (9).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugschlüssel für fernbedienbare Fahrzeugschließsysteme. - Ein derartiger Fahrzeugschlüssel wird auch als elektronischer Schlüssel bezeichnet. Unter fernbedienbare Fahrzeugschließsysteme sind sowohl mit einer mechanisch betätigbaren Fernbedienung ausgerüstete Schließsysteme als auch solche mit einer Spule in einem sogenannten "Scheckkarten"- bzw. Sendergehäuse ausgestattete Schließsysteme zu verstehen, bei denen der Schließbetrieb automatisch, beispielsweise bei Betätigung des Türgriffes - in Gang gesetzt wird.The invention relates to a vehicle key for remote controlled Vehicle locking systems. - Such a vehicle key is also known as an electronic key. Among are remote controlled vehicle locking systems both equipped with a mechanically operated remote control Locking systems as well as those with a coil in a so-called "check card" - or transmitter housing Understanding locking systems where the Automatic closing operation, for example when actuated the door handle - is started.

Mit Einführung von fernbedienbaren Fahrzeugschließsystemen hat sich der Gebrauch des herkömmlichen mechanischen Schlüssels auf solche in der Regel selten auftretende Zustände beschränkt, bei denen das Fernbedienungssystem beispielsweise mangels ausreichender Energieversorgung oder aus anderen Gründen nicht funktioniert. Lediglich für diesen Zweck bedarf es nach wie vor der Mitführung eines mechanischen Schlüssels, der in dieser Funktion als Notfallschlüssel bezeichnet wird und im Allgemeinen auch nicht mehr hinsichtlich der Materialauswahl - z. B. mit Kunststoffschaft und -griff - für die sonst üblichen Standzeiten von Fahrzeugschlüsseln ausgelegt ist. Ferner kann häufig beobachtet werden, dass insbesondere nach langjähriger Benutzung eines mechanisch betätigbaren Schließsystems der Benutzer im Zusammenhang mit Schließprozessen wie früher dazu neigt, einen Schlüssel aufzufinden und in der Hand zu positionieren. With the introduction of remote-controlled vehicle locking systems has become the use of conventional mechanical Key to such, as a rule, rarely occurring Conditions limited where the remote control system for example due to a lack of sufficient energy supply or not working for other reasons. Only for this one Purpose still requires carrying one mechanical key that functions as an emergency key is referred to and generally not more regarding the choice of materials - e.g. B. with Plastic shaft and handle - for the usual downtimes is designed by vehicle keys. Furthermore, frequently observed that especially after many years Use of a mechanically operated locking system the user in connection with locking processes as before tends to find a key and hold it in your hand to position.

Im Einzelnen ist ein Schlüsselbehälter mit einem ausschwenkbaren Notfallschlüssel bekannt. Der Notfallschlüssel ist in einem seitlichen Aufnahmeschacht des Schlüsselbehälters untergebracht und dadurch relativ leicht zugänglich und im Übrigen von außen sichtbar (vgl. DE 39 02 537 C2).Specifically, there is a key holder with a swiveling one Emergency key known. The emergency key is in a side slot in the key holder housed and therefore relatively easily accessible and otherwise visible from the outside (cf. DE 39 02 537 C2).

Ferner kennt man einen elektronischen Fernbedienungsschlüssel, bei dem das Schlüsselgehäuse die äußere Form eines Kraftfahrzeuges aufweist und der Notfallschlüssel mit seinem Schlüsselschaft motorseitig oder heckseitig in das Autoprofilgehäuse einsteckbar ist. In diesem Fall bildet der im Schlüsselgehäuse befindliche Notfallschlüssel eine Stoßstange. Die Stoßstange wiederum bildet den Schlüsselkopf bzw. Schlüsselgriff und kragt aus dem Autoprofilgehäuse vor, um bei Benutzungsbedarf unmittelbar zugänglich zu sein und herausgezogen zu werden (vgl. DE 297 22 484 U1). Folglich ist nicht auszuschließen, dass der Fahrzeugbenutzer aus Gewohnheit versucht, den so untergebrachten Notfallschlüssel zur Fahrzeugöffnung aus dem Schlüsselgehäuse herauszuziehen und zu positionieren. Ferner kann sich der Schlüsselüberstand auch als hinderlich erweisen.You also know an electronic remote control key, in which the key housing has the outer shape of a Has motor vehicle and the emergency key with his Key shaft on the engine side or rear side in the Car profile housing is insertable. In this case forms the emergency key in the key housing Bumper. The bumper in turn forms the key head or key handle and protrudes from the car profile housing before to immediately accessible when needed to be and to be pulled out (cf. DE 297 22 484 U1). Therefore, it cannot be excluded that the vehicle user tried out of habit, so accommodated Emergency key for opening the vehicle from the key housing pull out and position. Furthermore, can the key protrusion also prove to be a hindrance.

Endlich kennt man einen elektronischen Schlüssel zur Anwendung bei Schließsystemen in Kraftfahrzeugen, mit einem Gehäuse, an dem ein zusätzlicher Schlüsselbart als Notschlüssel für ein mechanisches Schloss angeordnet ist. Der Notschlüssel ist als vom Schlüssel separater Schlüssel ausgebildet. Das Gehäuse enthält eine Aufnahme, in die der Schlüsselbart des Notschlüssels einsteckbar ist. Bei dieser bekannten Ausführungsform besitzt das Gehäuse ein Griffteil für den Benutzer und ein daran angeformtes Steckerteil, während der Notschlüssel als gleichsam vollständiger Schlüssel einen Schlüsselbart und ein Griffstück aufweist, welches aus dem Gehäuse vorkragt. Folglich lässt sich der Notschlüssel nicht vollständig in dem eigentlichen Schlüsselgehäuse unterbringen. Das ist unbefriedigend (vgl. DE 44 44 913 C2).You finally know an electronic key for use in locking systems in motor vehicles, with a Housing with an additional key bit as an emergency key is arranged for a mechanical lock. The Emergency key is designed as a key separate from the key. The housing contains a receptacle in which the Key bit of the emergency key can be inserted. At this known embodiment, the housing has a handle part for the user and a molded connector part, while the emergency key as more or less complete Key has a key bit and a handle, which protrudes from the housing. Consequently, the Emergency key not completely in the actual key housing accommodate. This is unsatisfactory (see DE 44 44 913 C2).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Fahrzeugschlüssel für fernbedienbare Fahrzeugschließsysteme zu schaffen, bei welchem der Notfallschlüssel zwar einerseits für den Notfall schnell zugänglich ist, andererseits jedoch eine durch Gewohnheit motivierte Benutzung zumindest erschwert. Darüber hinaus soll verhindert werden, daß der lediglich für den Notfalleinsatz ausgelegte Notfallschlüssel durch unnötige Handhabe beschädigt wird.The invention has for its object a vehicle key for remote-controlled vehicle locking systems create, in which the emergency key on the one hand is quickly accessible for emergencies, on the other hand at least motivated by habit difficult. In addition, the aim is to prevent the emergency keys designed only for emergency use is damaged by unnecessary handling.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist Gegenstand der Erfindung ein Fahrzeugschlüssel für fernbedienbare Fahrzeugschließsysteme, mit einem Schlüsselgehäuse, in dem eine Fernbedienungselektronik und ein mechanischer Notfallschlüssel untergebracht sind, wobei

  • das Schlüsselgehäuse eine Deckelschale mit einem Tastenfeld und eine geteilte Bodenschale unter Bildung von zwei Bodenschalenteilen aufweist,
  • die Deckelschale und die Bodenschale mit einem Zündschlüsselstumpf ausgerüstet sind,
  • der Notfallschlüssel mit seinem Schlüsselkopf an das eine einen Schlüsselgriff bildende Bodenschalenteil angeschlossen ist und
  • das andere Bodenschalenteil eine Schaftaufnahme für den Schlüsselschaft aufweist.
To achieve this object, the subject of the invention is a vehicle key for remote-controlled vehicle locking systems, with a key housing in which remote control electronics and a mechanical emergency key are accommodated, wherein
  • the key housing has a cover shell with a keypad and a divided base shell to form two base shell parts,
  • the cover shell and the base shell are equipped with an ignition key stump,
  • the emergency key is connected with its key head to the bottom shell part forming a key handle and
  • the other bottom shell part has a socket for the key shaft.

Diese Maßnahmen der Erfindung haben zur Folge, dass der Notfallschlüssel vollständig in dem Schlüsselgehäuse untergebracht und folglich in das als Sendergehäuse ausgebildete Schlüsselgehäuse integriert ist. Auf diese Weise ist der Notfallschlüssel von außen nicht erkennbar bzw. sichtbar, so dass der Fahrzeug- bzw. Schlüsselbenutzer von vornherein nicht angeregt wird, den Notfallschlüssel zur Fahrzeugöffnung zu benutzen, jedenfalls ist eine solche Benutzung erheblich erschwert. Dadurch wird zugleich erreicht, dass der Notfallschlüssel, wenn er beispielsweise aus Kunststoff besteht, durch unnötige Handhabe nicht beschädigt wird. Tatsächlich gibt das Schlüsselgehäuse kein Indiz für das Vorhandensein eines Notfallschlüssels innerhalb des Gehäuses, welches sich äußerlich lediglich durch sein Design auszeichnet. Die Unterbringung des Notfallschlüssels in dem Schlüsselgehäuse ermöglicht darüber hinaus eine Minimierung der Gehäuseabmessungen, zumal das eine Bodenschalenteil zugleich den Schlüsselgriff bildet, während das andere Bodenschalenteil für die Aufnahme des Schlüsselschaftes sorgt.These measures of the invention have the consequence that the Emergency key completely housed in the key housing and consequently into that designed as a transmitter housing Key housing is integrated. In this way it is Emergency key not recognizable or visible from the outside, so that the vehicle or key user from the outset the emergency key for opening the vehicle is not stimulated to use, in any case, is such use considerably more difficult. This also ensures that the emergency key if it is made of plastic, for example is not damaged by unnecessary handling. In fact, the key case gives no indication of that Presence of an emergency key inside the housing, which is externally only by its design distinguished. The placement of the emergency key in the Key housing also enables minimization the housing dimensions, especially since the one bottom shell part at the same time forms the key handle while the other Bottom shell part for holding the key shaft provides.

Weitere erfindungswesentliche Merkmale sind im Folgenden aufgeführt. So kann der Schlüsselschaft mittels einer Rastsitzverbindung lösbar in dem den Schlüsselgriff bildenden Bodenschalenteil befestigt sein. Nach einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht aber auch die Möglichkeit, dass der Schlüsselschaft in dem den Schlüsselgriff bildenden Bodenschalenteil längenverschiebbar gelagert und in eingeschobenem Zustand sowie in Funktionsstellung in dem Bodenschalenteil verrastbar ist. Durch die Einschiebbarkeit des Notfallschlüssels erfolgt eine weitere Verkürzung der Baulänge des Schlüsselgehäuses und Minimierung seiner Außenabmessungen. - Ferner sieht die Erfindung vor, dass die Bodenschale quer geteilt ist und die beiden Bodenschalenteile miteinander und mit der Deckelschale verrastbar sind. Bevorzugt sind die Deckelschale und das den Schlüsselschaft aufnehmende Bodenschalenteil miteinander durch Ultraschallschweißen oder Verkleben verbunden. Das den Schlüsselgriff bildende Bodenschalenteil ist dann, auch zum einfachen Austausch der Batterie, lediglich durch Verrasten und folglich lösbar mit dem den Schlüsselschaft aufnehmenden Bodenschalenteil 3 verbunden. Im Übrigen können die Deckelschale und die Bodenschale und folglich das Schlüsselgehäuse einen Zündschlüsselstumpf zum Einleiten des Montageprozesses aufweisen, wobei bei der Schlüsseldrehung im Zündschloß mit dem in der Regel ebenfalls in dem Sendergehäuse angeordnete Transponder (Wegfahrsperre) abgelesen wird. Endlich sieht die Erfindung vor, dass der Notfallschlüssel unterhalb der Fernbedienungselektronik in der Bodenschale untergebracht ist und der Schlüsselkopf eine Batterie gegen eine Elektronikplatine der Fernbedienungselektronik unter Kontaktherstellung andrückt, wenn sich also der Notfallschlüssel in dem Schlüsselgehäuse befindet. Die Fernbedienungselektronik weist neben der Elektronikplatine in herkömmlicher Weise einen Sender und Empfänger auf, einen Controller und integrierten Transponder für eine Wegfahrsperre, oder alternativ auch eine Spule oder einen Transponder für das Schließsystem.Further features essential to the invention are as follows listed. So the key shaft can be connected by means of a click seat detachable in the key handle Bottom shell part to be attached. According to another embodiment the invention also offers the possibility of that the key shaft in the key handle Bottom shell part mounted length-adjustable and in inserted state and in the functional position in the Bottom shell part is lockable. By insertability the emergency key is further shortened Overall length of the key housing and minimization of its External dimensions. - Furthermore, the invention provides that the bottom shell is divided transversely and the two bottom shell parts can be locked together and with the lid shell are. The cover shell and the key shaft are preferred receiving bottom shell part with each other Ultrasonic welding or bonding connected. That the Bottom shell part forming key handle is then, also for easy replacement of the battery, simply by latching and consequently detachable with the key shaft Bottom shell part 3 connected. Incidentally, they can Lid shell and the bottom shell and consequently the key housing an ignition key stump to initiate the assembly process have, with the key rotation in Ignition lock with the usually also transponders arranged in the transmitter housing (immobilizer) is read. The invention finally sees before that the emergency key below the remote control electronics is housed in the bottom shell and the key head is a battery against an electronic board the remote control electronics under contact presses, if the emergency key is in the Key housing is located. The remote control electronics points next to the electronics board in a conventional manner a transmitter and receiver on, a controller and integrated Transponder for an immobilizer, or alternatively also a coil or a transponder for that Locking system.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen erfindungsgemäßen Fahrzeugschlüssel in schematischer Draufsicht,
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einen Querschnitt A-A durch den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1 und
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den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1 in Explosivdarstellung.
The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a drawing illustrating only one exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
a vehicle key according to the invention in a schematic plan view,
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a cross section AA through the object of FIG. 1 and
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the object of FIG. 1 in an exploded view.

In den Figuren ist ein Fahrzeugschlüssel 1 für fernbedienbare Fahrzeugschließsysteme dargestellt. Dieser Fahrzeugschlüssel 1 weist ein Schlüsselgehäuse 2, 3 bzw. Sendergehäuse auf, in dem eine lediglich angedeutete Fernbedienungselektronik 4 und ein mechanischer Notfallschlüssel 5 untergebracht sind. Das Schlüsselgehäuse besitzt eine Deckelschale 2 mit einem Tastenfeld 6 und eine geteilte Bodenschale 3 unter Bildung von zwei Bodenschalenteilen 3a, 3b. Der Notfallschlüssel 5 ist mit seinem Schlüsselkopf 7 an das eine einen Schlüsselgriff bildende Bodenschalenteil 3a angeschlossen, während das andere Bodenschalenteil 3b eine Schaftaufnahme 8 für den Schlüsselschaft 9 aufweist. Der Schlüsselschaft 9 ist mittels einer Rastsitzverbindung lösbar in dem Bodenschalenteil 3b befestigt. Die Bodenschale 3 ist quer geteilt. Die dadurch gebildeten beiden Bodenschalenteile 3a, 3b sind nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel zur Entnahme des Notfallschlüssels 5 miteinander verrastbar. Die Deckelschale 2 und die den Schlüsselschaft 9 aufnehmende Bodenschale 3 sind miteinander durch Ultraschallschweißen oder Verkleben verbunden. Die Deckelschale 2 und die Bodenschale 3 und folglich das Schlüsselgehäuse weisen im Übrigen einen Zündschlüsselstumpf 10 auf.In the figures, a vehicle key 1 for remote control Vehicle locking systems shown. This vehicle key 1 has a key housing 2, 3 or transmitter housing on, in which a merely indicated remote control electronics 4 and a mechanical emergency key 5 are accommodated. The key housing has one Lid shell 2 with a keypad 6 and a split Bottom shell 3 to form two bottom shell parts 3a, 3b. The emergency key 5 is with its key head 7 to the bottom shell part forming a key handle 3a connected, while the other bottom shell part 3b has a shaft holder 8 for the key shaft 9. The key shaft 9 is by means of a snap fit connection releasably attached to the bottom shell part 3b. The bottom shell 3 is divided transversely. The two formed by it Bottom shell parts 3a, 3b are according to the embodiment can be locked together to remove the emergency key 5. The cover shell 2 and the key shaft 9 receiving bottom shell 3 are ultrasonically welded to each other or bonded together. The lid bowl 2 and the bottom shell 3 and consequently the key housing otherwise have an ignition key stump 10.

Der Notfallschlüssel 5 ist unterhalb der Fernbedienungselektronik 4 in der Bodenschale 3 untergebracht. Der Schlüsselkopf 7 drückt eine positionierte Batterie 11 unter Kontaktherstellung gegen eine Elektronikplatine 12 der Fernbedienungselektronik 4.The emergency key 5 is below the remote control electronics 4 housed in the bottom shell 3. The Key head 7 suppresses a positioned battery 11 Establishing contact against an electronic board 12 of Remote control electronics 4.

Das Schlüsselgehäuse und folglich die beiden Bodenschalenteile 2, 3 bestehen nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel ebenso aus Kunststoff wie der Notfallschlüssel 5 selbst, dessen Schlüsselschaft 9 aber auch aus Metall bestehen kann.The key housing and consequently the two bottom shell parts 2, 3 also consist of the embodiment Plastic such as the emergency key 5 itself Key shaft 9 can also consist of metal.

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  1. A motor vehicle key (1) for remote-controlled vehicle locking systems, with a key housing (2, 3), in which a remote-controlled electronic unit (4) and a mechanical emergency key (5) are housed, whereby
    the key housing (2, 3) has a cover shell (2) with a keypad (5) and a divided base shell (3) forming two base shell parts (3a, 3b),
    the cover shell (2) and the base shell (3) are equipped with an ignition key stub (10),
    the emergency key (5) with its key head (7) is attached to a base shell part (3a) forming a key grip, and
    the other base shell part (3b) has a shaft recess (8) for the key shaft (9).
  2. The vehicle key as claimed in Claim 1, charactersied in that the key shaft (9) is fixed detachably in the base shell part (3a) forming the key grip by means of a snap-in connection.
  3. The vehicle key as claimed in Claim 1, charactersied in that the key shaft (9) is mounted to move longitudinally in the base shell part (3b) housing the key recess (8) and in the inserted state as well as in the functional position can be latched in the base shell part.
  4. The vehicle key as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 3, charactersied in that the base shell (3) is divided transversely and both base shell parts (3a, 3b) can be latched with one another.
  5. The vehicle key as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, charactersied in that the cover shell (2) and the base shell (3) are connected to one another by ultrasound welding or adhesion.
  6. The vehicle key as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 5, charactersied in that the emergency key (5) is housed under the remote-controlled electronic unit (4) in the base shell (3) and the key head (7) presses a battery (11) against an electronic platen (12) of the remote-controlled electronic unit (4) when contact is made.
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