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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 12, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jakob Marquardt, Rietheim-Weilheim, DE;
Karl Mueller, Rottweil-Neufra, DE;
Ekkehard Sachs, Spaichingen, DE;
Assignee:
Marquardt GmbH, Reitheim-Weilheim, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/504 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/504 ;
Abstract
An electronic key for actuating a lock, in particular for use in locking systems in automobiles, is described. The housing of the electronic key has the shape of a thin wedge, the narrow end of the wedge being designed for insertion into the lock. The parts active for the actuation of the lock are also accommodated here. Moreover, the housing has a receptacle for a key bit for a mechanical lock.