Key for operating a lock mechanism and kit of parts
AssigneeJaguar Land Rover Limited
InventorsSean EDWARDS, Howard SISWICK, Mohammed KHAN
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a key (101) for operating a lock mechanism (L). The key (101) includes a shank (105); and a blade (107) having a lock operating bit portion (111). The blade (107) is movable relative to the shank (105) between an operative position and a non-operative position. The blade (107) is disposed alongside the shank (105) in said non-operative position. The present disclosure also relates to key (101) in combination with a key fob; and a kit comprising a key (101) and a lock mechanism (L).
Claims22
A key for operating a lock mechanism, the key comprising:
- a shank;
- and
- a blade comprising a lock operating bit portion,
- wherein the blade is movable relative to the shank between an operative position and a non-operative position, and
- wherein the blade is disposed alongside the shank in the non-operative position.
(canceled)
A kit of parts, comprising:
- a key comprising a shank and a blade, wherein the blade is pivotally mounted to the shank by a pivoting coupling;
- and
- a lock mechanism comprising a barrel configured to receive for the blade of the key,
- wherein the pivoting coupling is configured to locate at least partially within the barrel of the lock mechanism such that the shank of the key is operative to rotate the barrel.
(canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.