Device for receiving and holding an identification provider, such as an electronic key, especially for an ignition-starter switch

Abstract

The inventive device comprises a seat which is situated in the device housing and which is provided for the insertion of an identification provider. A holding element located inside the seat engages with a lateral indentation of the identification provider. The opening of the seat is normally closed by a spring-loaded cover element. In order to create a functionally reliable and economic design, the invention provides that the cover element is configured as a pivotal flap which can pivot from the identification provider out of an outwardly pivoted position covering the opening of the seat and into an inwardly pivoted position inside the seat. A projection is provided on the outer side of the flap and functions as a holding element for the identification provider. A recess is arranged next to the seat for the inward pivotal movement of the flap. During insertion and removal of the information provider, the projection of the flap runs along the contour of the information provider and temporarily pivots the flap further back into an overturned position. A profiled control surface is transferred into an effective blocking position which limits the space for the inwardly pivoted position of the flap thus ensuring the engagement of the projection of the flap inside the indentation of the identification provider.