KR20100058846A - Remote keyless entry for engine starting system for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A key fob for an engine starting system of a vehicle is provided to rapidly and easily charge power to a battery in an emergency by inserting an adaptor after an emergency metal key is separated. CONSTITUTION: A key fob for an engine starting system of a vehicle comprises multiple buttons, a metal key(20) for an emergency, and an adaptor. The buttons are formed in a housing. The adaptor has the same shape as the metal key. The metal key is separated from inside a recess(16). The adaptor is inserted into inside the recess of the metal key.

Description

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The present invention is a fob key that enables to open and close the door of the vehicle electronically by communicating at a short distance from the outside of the vehicle, and enables the engine to start when the vehicle is in the vehicle. It is about a fob key that can be charged directly.

In general, the starting of the car starts the engine and releases the steering shaft by rotating the driver by inserting the key into the key bundle, but recently, the PIC (Personal Identification Card) system called smart key is used. The automatic start method is applied to some high-end cars, greatly improving convenience.

The PIC system is a personal authentication card system capable of opening a door, performing a locking function, and starting an engine only by carrying a fob without using a remote controller or a separate key.

Also, the fob is referred to as the smart card of the vehicle. The PIC system communicates with the fob to open, close, and start the vehicle. The fob includes circuits and keyless functions for communication with the PIC system, and Immobilizer function is integrated.

In the vehicle starting method using the PIC system described above, when the driver holds the fob key or keeps it in the vehicle, the shift lever is located at the parking stage (P), the brake pedal is pressed, and the start button is pressed. To start the vehicle, and to turn off the engine, press the brake pedal, switch the shift lever to the parking position, and press the start button.

Since the start method is based on wireless communication, the start-up method cannot be started when the battery of the FOV key is discharged or the PIC system in the vehicle cannot perform the wireless communication.

In the emergency starting method, a method of inserting a fob key into the fob key holder is widely used, and a method of inserting the fob key into the fob key holder typically includes installing the fob key holder on the side of the steering column on the right side of the driver's seat, When the transponder communication module is embedded in the key holder and the fob key is inserted into the fob key holder, the antenna coil in the fob key reads the transponder data for emergency start.

Therefore, for emergency starting, as the engine starter has a fob key holder, an antenna coil, and a transponder communication module, its structure is complicated, and the manufacturing process is complicated and manufacturing cost increases.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the object of the present invention is to discharge the emergency metal key of the fob key when the power of the battery built in the fob key during emergency start the same as the emergency metal key By inserting the adapter having the shape and inserting the adapter, the power terminal of the adapter and the battery's power terminal are directly charged to charge the battery directly. Therefore, the existing fob key holder, immobilizer antenna coil, and transponder communication module can be The present invention provides a fob key for a vehicle engine starting system that is eliminated to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce manufacturing costs.

In order to achieve the above object, a fob key for a vehicle engine starting system according to the present invention is provided.

A fob key for a vehicle engine starting system provided with a plurality of buttons in a housing and containing an emergency metal key 20,

It is provided in the same shape as the emergency metal key 20 and is inserted into the recess 16 of the emergency metal key 20 after detachment of the emergency metal key 20 in the recess 16 so as to be connected to the battery power terminal. It characterized in that it comprises an adapter (50).

According to the present invention, when the power supply of the battery embedded in the fob key discharges the emergency metal key of the fob key after inserting the adapter having the same shape as the emergency metal key and insert the adapter with the power terminal of the adapter By connecting the battery's power terminal directly to the battery, the existing fob key holder, immobilizer antenna coil, and transponder communication module are removed during emergency start-up, simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing costs. do.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In order to fully understand the present invention, the operational advantages of the present invention, and the objects achieved by the practice of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings that illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements.

In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, an emergency metal key is accommodated on one side of the fob key. 1 is a view showing a state in which the emergency metal key is mounted on the fob key of the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the adapter is mounted on the fob key shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, a fob key 3 is shown in partial cross sectional view. The engine start fob key 3 according to the invention comprises a housing 18 incorporating a number of buttons capable of initiating remote control functions. The fob key 3 also comprises an emergency metal key 20 which is inserted into the recess 16 of the fob key 3 by its coded key shaft 21.

The emergency metal key 20 is used for emergency opening of the vehicle by a closed cylinder installed in the vehicle when the control unit has completely failed. In the normal position the key shaft 21 is inserted into the recess 16 and locked by the locking device 22 which is operated by the button 23 and interacts with the key head 24. The head face 25 of the key head 24 ends in line with the head face 26 of the fob key 3. When the emergency metal key 20 is separated from the fob key 3, the emergency metal key 20 is drawn out while the button 23 is pressed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2, the fob key 3 into which the adapter 50 is inserted after leaving the emergency metal key 20 is inserted into the head surface 25 and the fob key of the emergency metal key 20. The power supply terminals 31 and 33 are provided on the contact surface of the head surface 26 of 3).

In addition, the engine starting fob key 3 according to the present invention includes an adapter 50 having the same shape as the emergency metal key 20, and is installed on the head surface 51 of the adapter 50. The terminals 51 and 53 are provided to be in contact with the power terminals 31 and 33 provided on the head surface of the fob key 3.

Here, the power supply terminals 51 and 53 of the adapter 50 are installed to protrude outwards, and the protruding power supply terminals 51 and 53 are inserted into the head surface of the fob key 3 so as to be inwards. It is provided so as to be in contact with the battery power terminals 31 and 33 of the key 3.

Therefore, when the battery of the fob key 3 is discharged, the adapter shaft 55 of the adapter 50 is inserted into the recess 16 after leaving the emergency metal key 20, and the button 23 is inserted into the recess 23. Locked by a locking device 22 which is operated by and interacts with the adapter head 56. The head face 59 of the adapter head 56 ends in line with the head face 26 of the fob key 3. In addition, when charging is completed, when the adapter 50 is to be removed from the fob key 3, the adapter 50 is pulled out while the button 23 is pressed.

As described above, according to the present invention, when the power supply of the battery embedded in the fob key is discharged, after leaving the emergency metal key of the fob key, insert an adapter having the same shape as the emergency metal key and insert the adapter to insert the adapter. By connecting the power terminal to the battery's power terminal and charging the battery directly, the existing fob key holder, immobilizer antenna coil, and transponder communication module are removed during emergency start-up, simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing costs. Will be.

As described above, the optimum embodiment has been disclosed in the drawings and the specification. Although specific terms have been used herein, they are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention as defined in the meaning or claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

For the engine starting fob key according to the present invention, when the power supply of the battery embedded in the fob key is discharged, the emergency metal key of the fob key is released and the adapter having the same shape as the emergency metal key is inserted and the adapter is inserted. By connecting the power terminal of the adapter and the battery power terminal directly to charge the battery directly, the existing fob key holder, immobilizer antenna coil, and transponder communication module are removed during emergency start-up, making the manufacturing process simple and cost effective. It is possible to reduce the use of the related technology as it overcomes the limitations of the existing technology of the emergency start device using the conventional fob key holder, immobilizer antenna coil, and transponder communication module in the case of the emergency start. Not only is the possibility of commercially available or commercially available devices, but also realistically Since the degree to when the invention there is industrial applicability.

1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which an emergency metal key is mounted on a vehicle engine starting fob key according to the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the adapter is mounted on the fob key in FIG.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

50: adapter 51, 53: power terminal

55: adapter shaft 56: adapter head

59: head surface

Claims (1)

A fob key for a vehicle engine starting system provided with a plurality of buttons in a housing and containing an emergency metal key 20, It is provided in the same shape as the emergency metal key 20, and after detachment of the emergency metal key 20 in the recess 16, an adapter shaft is inserted into the recess 16 of the emergency metal key 20 to insert a fob key. An engine starting fob key, comprising: an adapter (50) connected to a battery power terminal installed in the battery.

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