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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2006
Toshiharu Katagiri, Aichi, JP;
Jun Yamaguchi, Aichi, JP;
Takao Ogimoto, Aichi, JP;
Takumi Tamezane, Aichi, JP;
Toshiharu Katagiri, Aichi, JP;
Jun Yamaguchi, Aichi, JP;
Takao Ogimoto, Aichi, JP;
Takumi Tamezane, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A portable device having compact size while accommodating a mechanical key therein. The mechanical key has an opening and an internal space, which are in communication with each other. An engagement member, arranged in the internal space, is movable between a first position where it partially projects from the opening and a second position where it is accommodated in the internal space. A resilient member, which urges the engagement member from the second position toward the first position is arranged in the internal space, includes a fixing portion fixed to the mechanical key in the internal space. The portable device further includes a case having a key accommodation portion for removably accommodating the mechanical key. The key accommodation portion includes an engaged portion that is engaged with the engagement member when the mechanical key is accommodated in the key accommodation portion.