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US 8,009,410 B2Granted
Modular keyfob with pivoting armatures
AssigneeLear Corporation
InventorsFrank Goemmel, John Burca
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Abstract
In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.
Claims19
A keyfob assembly comprising:
- a housing including a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal to a vehicle;
- a mechanical key positioned within the housing;
- a battery chamber removably positioned within the housing and including at least one removable battery operably coupled to the plurality of electrical components for powering the plurality of electrical components;
- and
- at least one armature coupled to the housing for pivotal movement to and from the housing to lock and unlock the battery chamber to and from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.
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A keyfob assembly comprising:
- a housing including at least one electrical component positioned therein for transmitting a wireless signal to a vehicle;
- a battery chamber positioned within the housing and including at least one removable battery operably coupled to the at least one electrical component for powering the at least one electrical component, wherein the battery chamber is configured for slideable removal from the housing to facilitate battery exchange;
- at least one armature coupled to the housing for pivotal movement to and from the housing to lock and unlock the battery chamber to and from the housing;
- and
- a mechanical key positioned within an opening of the battery chamber for slideable movement to and from the battery chamber.
2 more elements
A keyfob assembly comprising:
- a housing including at least one electrical component positioned therein for transmitting a wireless signal to a vehicle;
- a mechanical key positioned within the housing;
- a battery chamber removably positioned within the housing and including at least one removable battery for powering the at least one electrical component;
- and
- at least one armature coupled to the housing for pivotal movement to and from the keyfob assembly to lock and unlock the battery chamber to and from the housing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.