Keyless ignition module for an automotive vehicle
OwnerMark Feldman, Vicki Mabee +1inventors
InventorsMark Feldman, Vicki Mabee, Robert Schmidt
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Abstract
A vehicle ignition module that is activated by a signal transmitted from a vehicle entry FOB that is engageable with the module. The module includes a PCB for activating the vehicle ignition in response to the signal transmitted from the FOB and for immobilizing the vehicle ignition in the absence of the signal. An antenna assembly receives and communicates the signal to the PCB, a rotation position sensor switch is activated in response to rotation of the FOB while engaged with the module, the switch being electrically connected to the PCB, and an actuator mechanism transmits to the position switch the rotational displacement and axial displacement of the FOB.
Claims16
An ignition module for operating a vehicle ignition with a FOB, comprising:
- a PCB containing electronics for activating the vehicle ignition in response to the signal transmitted from the FOB and for immobilizing the vehicle ignition in the absence of the signal;
- an antenna coil assembly including an antenna for receiving and communicating the signal to the PCB;
- a detent hub engageable by the FOB, supported for rotation about an axis and displacement along the axis in response to movement of the FOB;
- a position switch for opening and closing in response to movement of the FOB in the ignition module;
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- an actuator mechanism for transmitting rotational displacement and axial displacement of the FOB from the detent hub to the position switch.
An vehicle ignition module that is activated by a transmitted signal produced on a FOB engageable with the module, comprising:
- a PCB for activating the vehicle ignition in response to the signal transmitted from the FOB and for immobilizing the vehicle ignition in the absence of the signal;
- an antenna assembly for receiving and communicating the transmitted signal to the PCB;
- a rotation position sensor switch that is activated in response to rotation of the FOB while engaged with the module, the switch being electrically connected to the PCB;
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- an actuator mechanism for transmitting to the position switch rotational displacement and axial displacement of the FOB.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.