Device for Starting a Vehicle Engine by Means of an Electronic Key, and Key to be Used Therefor
First Claim
1. A device for starting a vehicle engine by means of an electronic key, which may also be in the check card format, comprising a receiving device in the vehicle for inserting the key, with the key, when inserted in the receiving device, being unable to be rotated and being moveable in a longitudinal direction into at least one defined raised position, with the raised position of the key being monitored by sensors of a control unit and, being used to control various functions of the engine, and the key, when in a specific raised position being secured against removal from the receiving device by locking elements controlled by an electric drive, wherein the mechanism has means that enable the electronic key to be removed in the event of failure of the electric drive.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a mechanism (1) for starting a vehicle engine by means of an electronic key (3). Said mechanism (1) comprises a receiving device (Z) in the vehicle for inserting the key (3). The key (3) that is inserted in said receiving device (2) cannot be twisted while being movable in a longitudinal direction into at least one defined raised position. Such mechanisms are provided with locking devices which secure the electronic key (3) in the receiving slot against being removed during operation of the vehicle. Said locking device is controlled via electrical drives (10). In order to be able to remove the key (3) when the drive (10) is down or in case of a power failure in the vehicle, means are that provided that allow the key (3) to be removed mechanically as an emergency measure.
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1. A device for starting a vehicle engine by means of an electronic key, which may also be in the check card format, comprising a receiving device in the vehicle for inserting the key, with the key, when inserted in the receiving device, being unable to be rotated and being moveable in a longitudinal direction into at least one defined raised position, with the raised position of the key being monitored by sensors of a control unit and, being used to control various functions of the engine, and the key, when in a specific raised position being secured against removal from the receiving device by locking elements controlled by an electric drive,
wherein the mechanism has means that enable the electronic key to be removed in the event of failure of the electric drive.
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