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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 1989
Filed:
Aug. 05, 1988
Hirotoshi Namazue, Fujisawa, JP;
Kokusan Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A combination of a mechanical key of the reversible type and a steering shaft for locking and unlocking a key cylinder including a stationary housing and a rotatable rotor mounted therein. For reducing car thefts, the key is provided with electrical contacts arranged on opposite surfaces. An illuminator control circuit is mounted on the key and is adapted for delivery of a code signal corresponding to a specifically preset code signal upon energization of the electrical contacts. The key is provided with a pair of illuminator elements in lateral position. The lock cylinder is formed in the key slot and is adapted for establishing an electrical contact with either of the electrical contacts on the key.