Valet key storage device
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1. A valet key storage system for an automotive vehicle having an engine switch capable of being started by both a regular key and a valet key, comprising:
- a valet key for unlocking and starting the vehicle, the valet key having an opening;
a valet key storage portion located in the body of the vehicle for storing the valet key;
a locking bar for locking the valet key in the valet key storage portion;
an elastic driving member for driving the locking bar into the opening of the valet key by elastic force;
a locking pin for locking the locking bar;
a driving section for driving the locking pin into engagement with a recess in the locking bar to lock the locking bar;
a control section for controlling the driving section to extend or withdraw the locking pin to or from the recess in the locking bar upon the actuation of a valet switch.
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Abstract
A valet key storage device, includes a valet key storage portion for storing a valet key having an opening, a locking bar for locking the valet key, a driving member for driving the locking bar to be inserted into the opening of the valet key, a locking pin for locking the locking bar, a driving section for driving the locking pin to lock the locking bar; and a control section for controlling the driving section to plunge or remove the locking pin into or from the locking bar.
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1. A valet key storage system for an automotive vehicle having an engine switch capable of being started by both a regular key and a valet key, comprising:
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a valet key for unlocking and starting the vehicle, the valet key having an opening; a valet key storage portion located in the body of the vehicle for storing the valet key; a locking bar for locking the valet key in the valet key storage portion; an elastic driving member for driving the locking bar into the opening of the valet key by elastic force; a locking pin for locking the locking bar; a driving section for driving the locking pin into engagement with a recess in the locking bar to lock the locking bar; a control section for controlling the driving section to extend or withdraw the locking pin to or from the recess in the locking bar upon the actuation of a valet switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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