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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2000
Uwe Heussner, Remscheid, DE;
Valeo GmbH & Co. Schliesssysteme KG, Neuss, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to an electronic flat key having a grip element ( ) and a key bit ( ), the grip element ( ) including a casing ( ) in which are arranged an electronic switching device ( ) for remote operation of a lock or locking system and a holder ( ) for at least one battery ( ) for supplying power to the switching device, the grip element casing ( ) including two side elements ( ) constructed in the form of shells, and the key bit ( ) being arranged on the grip element casing ( ) in a manner enabling it to be swiveled from a retracted position, in which it is situated in a lateral well ( ) in the grip element casing ( ), into an extended position. In order for the grip element casing ( ) to also consist of metallic side elements ( ) constructed in the form of shells, without this substantially affecting (electrically shadowing) the transmitting and/or receiving elements located in the casing ( ) for remote operation or a lock or locking system, the invention proposes that between the two side elements ( ) of the grip element casing ( ), which are made of metal and are constructed in the form of shells, there is arranged a central element ( ) of frame-like construction which is made of a material that does not conduct electricity, which extends peripherally at least in sub-portion ( ) of the grip element casing ( ) as far as the outer surface ( ) of the casing ( ) and is sufficient for conveying an adequate signal between the transmitting and/or receiving elements located in the grip element casing ( ) and those located in the lock zone or locking system zone.