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EP2071105A1 - Key with retractable insert - Google Patents

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EP2071105A1
EP2071105A1 EP08171350A EP08171350A EP2071105A1 EP 2071105 A1 EP2071105 A1 EP 2071105A1 EP 08171350 A EP08171350 A EP 08171350A EP 08171350 A EP08171350 A EP 08171350A EP 2071105 A1 EP2071105 A1 EP 2071105A1
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Marc David
Michael Klein
Jerome Tensorer
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Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance SAS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/04—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank
    • E05B19/043—Construction of the bow or head of the key; Attaching the bow to the shank the shank being pivotably mounted on the bow, e.g. for storage

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  • the invention relates to the keys, in particular for a motor vehicle, whose head comprises a remote control housing and whose bit forming part, also called insert, is pivotally mounted between a retracted rest position in which the insert extends according to a substantially longitudinal direction in a housing of the key housing, and an extended use position in which the insert extends outside the housing.
  • This document proposes a key comprising a bit or retractable insert in a housing in a substantially L-shaped inside the housing.
  • the insert is hinged into the housing via a pivoting insert holder, with the entire pivot mechanism mounted in the housing.
  • the invention aims to provide a compact key whose housing is optimized to include a minimized free space to accommodate the insert in the retracted position, while allowing to arrange an electronic device for example for the remote control of the locking of vehicle doors, as well as power batteries for this remote control function.
  • the invention proposes a key, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, an insert support and an insert integral with the insert support, and means for articulating said insert support with respect to the housing to allow a displacement of the insert holder between a retracted position of rest in which the insert extends in a substantially longitudinal direction in a housing of the housing, and an extended use position in which the insert extends outside the housing, characterized in that the hinge means comprise on the one hand an oblong slot in the support of insert and on the other hand a pivot axis received in said oblong slot to allow a combined movement in rotation and in translation of the insert holder, as well as a guide of the insert holder during its movement between the rest position and the position of use.
  • the key also has more rounded shapes making it easier for the operator to pick up and also look better.
  • the hinge means comprise a ring surrounding said pivot axis and slidably mounted in the oblong slot.
  • the outer diameter of the ring corresponds to the width of the oblong slot.
  • the ring has two lugs diametrically opposed and adapted to cooperate with two associated bores provided in the insert holder at the longitudinal ends of the oblong slot.
  • the insert support is of oval shape to be received in a corresponding oval recess of the housing.
  • the insert support has a first end carrying the insert and a second end opposite to the first and adapted to be guided by a guide wall adapted in the housing.
  • the key comprises drive means of the insert which cooperate with the hinge means for moving the insert from its rest position to its position of use.
  • the drive means comprise a deformable element elastically connected to the housing and which exerts a restoring force on the insert support to drive the latter in rotation.
  • the deformable element is a helical spring.
  • the drive means are actuated by a control element located on the housing and connected to the deformable element.
  • the key 1 represented on the Figures 1 and 2 comprises a housing 3 forming a key head, an insert support 5 and an insert 7 integral with the insert support, and articulation means 8 (see FIG. figure 2 ) of the insert holder 5 relative to the housing 3 to allow a displacement of the insert holder 5 between a retracted position of rest, wherein the insert 7 extends in a substantially longitudinal direction in a recess 3A provided for in FIG. inside the housing 3, and an extended position of use, wherein the insert 7 extends outside the housing 3.
  • the housing 3 of a relatively rounded shape is made in two parts in the form of semi-shells 2A, 2B can be assembled by clipping for example, to define a housing 2.
  • a wall 2C On the half-shell 2B, is fixed a wall 2C forming the bottom of the case.
  • a seal 4 disposed between the two semi-shells 2A, 2B provides protection of the interior of the housing 3 against the external environment, in particular against moisture, dust, etc.
  • a decorative belt is further disposed between the two semi-shells 2A, 2B to beautify the assembly.
  • An electronic circuit board is arranged in the housing 2.
  • This card carries the remote control electronic circuits for central locking / unlocking of the opening of the vehicle, and a transponder (not shown) for the immobilizer system of the vehicle.
  • This remote control function is actuated by the operator by means of actuating buttons 21 provided on the half-shell 2A.
  • the articulation means 8 (see figure 2 ) comprise on the one hand an oblong slot 9 formed in the insert support 5 and on the other hand a pivot axis 11 received in the oblong slot 9 to allow a combined movement in rotation along the arrow A, and in translation following the arrow B of the insert support 5.
  • the hinge means 8 also provide a guide of the insert holder 5 during its movement between the rest position and the position of use.
  • a ring 13 slidably mounted in the oblong slot 9, surrounds the pivot axis 11 of the insert support 5.
  • This ring 13 has an outside diameter which corresponds to the width of the oblong slot 9.
  • the ring 13 further has two pins 13A, 13B which extend outwardly projecting from the outer surface of the ring 13, being diametrically opposed. These two pins 13A, 13B are adapted to cooperate with two associated bores 15A, 15B provided in the insert holder 5 at the ends 9A, 9B of the oblong slot 9. More precisely, in the end position, the pin 13A cooperates with the bore 15A.
  • the insert support 5 has a generally oval shape complementary to an oval recess 3B in the housing 3 in which it is received.
  • the insert support 5 has two opposite ends 5A, 5B whose end 5A carries the insert 7 by means of a fastening means 6.
  • FIG. 3 This fixation is illustrated in detail on the figure 3 .
  • One end of the insert 7 is nested in a complementary housing 10 formed at the end 5A of the insert support 5.
  • the insert / insert support assembly is held stationary by a pin 12 which passes through the insert 7 at a hole 14. Note that the insert 7 can be fixed to the insert support 5 by any other appropriate means.
  • the end 5B of the insert support 5 is guided by a guide wall 16 fitted into the housing 3.
  • any known means for guiding the insert support 5 may be used.
  • the insert support 5 is driven in motion by driving means cooperating with the hinge means 8, to move the insert 7 from its rest position to its use position.
  • These drive means comprise a deformable element elastically connected to the housing 3 and which exerts a restoring force on the insert support 5 to drive the latter in rotation.
  • this deformable element is a helical spring 17 received in the oblong slot 9.
  • This coil spring 17 is connected at one end in a hollow pin 18 fitted into an orifice at the bottom of the semi-shell 2B and at the other end to the pivot axis 11, the latter being connected to a control element 19 opening with respect to an associated orifice 20 located on the semi-shell 2A so as to be accessible by an operator (see figure 1 ).
  • This control element 19 makes it possible to actuate the drive means.
  • the insert 7 then moves from its retracted position to 0 ° to its deployed position at 180 ° in which the insert 7 can be used.
  • This use position is reached when the end 5A of the support 5 is pressed against the wall of the housing 3, which blocks any additional movement. In this position, the insert support 5 and the ring 13 are found in a position in which the lug 13A cooperates with the bore 15A.

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The key (1) has an articulation unit (8) to articulate an insert support (5) relative to a case (3) for allowing displacement of the support between a retracted rest position and a deployed utilization position. An insert (7) is extended into a housing of the case when the support is in the rest position. The unit has an oblong opening (9) formed in the support, and a pivoting axle (11) received in the opening to allow a combined translational and rotational movement of the support and guiding of the support during the displacement of the support between the rest and utilization positions.

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L'invention est relative aux clés, notamment pour véhicule automobile, dont la tête comporte un boîtier de télécommande et dont la partie formant panneton, également appelée insert, est montée pivotante entre une position escamotée de repos dans laquelle l'insert s'étend selon une direction sensiblement longitudinale dans un logement du boîtier de clé, et une position déployée d'utilisation dans laquelle l'insert s'étend à l'extérieur du boîtier.The invention relates to the keys, in particular for a motor vehicle, whose head comprises a remote control housing and whose bit forming part, also called insert, is pivotally mounted between a retracted rest position in which the insert extends according to a substantially longitudinal direction in a housing of the key housing, and an extended use position in which the insert extends outside the housing.

Des structures de clé formant boîtier de télécommande et à insert mécanique escamotable ont déjà été proposées. On pourra à cet effet se référer par exemple au document EP 0 985 788 A1 , au nom de la Demanderesse.Key structures forming a remote control box and retractable mechanical insert have already been proposed. For this purpose, reference may be made to the document EP 0 985 788 A1 , in the name of the Applicant.

Ce document propose une clé comportant un panneton ou insert escamotable dans un logement selon une forme sensiblement en L à l'intérieur du boîtier. L'insert est articulé dans le boîtier par l'intermédiaire d'un support d'insert pivotant, tout le mécanisme de pivotement étant monté dans le boîtier.This document proposes a key comprising a bit or retractable insert in a housing in a substantially L-shaped inside the housing. The insert is hinged into the housing via a pivoting insert holder, with the entire pivot mechanism mounted in the housing.

Une telle articulation de l'insert nécessite donc d'utiliser un grand nombre de composants qui sont en outre relativement encombrants.Such articulation of the insert therefore requires the use of a large number of components which are moreover relatively bulky.

Ces composants monopolisent un volume important à l'intérieur du boîtier de la tête pour l'articulation d'un insert mécanique n'ayant plus qu'une fonction de secours en cas de panne électronique du véhicule, et ils réduisent fortement le volume disponible pour la mise en place de dispositifs électroniques.These components monopolize a large volume inside the housing of the head for the articulation of a mechanical insert having only a backup function in case of electronic failure of the vehicle, and they greatly reduce the volume available for setting up electronic devices.

L'invention a pour objectif de fournir une clé compacte dont le boîtier est optimisé pour comporter un espace libre minimisé pour accueillir l'insert en position escamotée, tout en permettant d'agencer un dispositif électronique par exemple pour la commande à distance du verrouillage des portières du véhicule, ainsi que des piles d'alimentation pour cette fonction de télécommande.The invention aims to provide a compact key whose housing is optimized to include a minimized free space to accommodate the insert in the retracted position, while allowing to arrange an electronic device for example for the remote control of the locking of vehicle doors, as well as power batteries for this remote control function.

Plus précisément, l'invention propose une clé, notamment pour véhicule automobile, comportant un boîtier, un support d'insert ainsi qu'un insert solidaire du support d'insert, et des moyens d'articulation dudit support d'insert par rapport au boîtier pour permettre un déplacement du support d'insert entre une position escamotée de repos dans laquelle l'insert s'étend selon une direction sensiblement longitudinale dans un logement du boîtier, et une position déployée d'utilisation dans laquelle l'insert s'étend à l'extérieur du boîtier, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'articulation comprennent d'une part une lumière oblongue ménagée dans le support d'insert et d'autre part un axe de pivotement reçu dans ladite lumière oblongue pour permettre un mouvement combiné en rotation et en translation du support d'insert, ainsi qu'un guidage du support d'insert lors de son déplacement entre la position de repos et la position d'utilisation.More specifically, the invention proposes a key, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, an insert support and an insert integral with the insert support, and means for articulating said insert support with respect to the housing to allow a displacement of the insert holder between a retracted position of rest in which the insert extends in a substantially longitudinal direction in a housing of the housing, and an extended use position in which the insert extends outside the housing, characterized in that the hinge means comprise on the one hand an oblong slot in the support of insert and on the other hand a pivot axis received in said oblong slot to allow a combined movement in rotation and in translation of the insert holder, as well as a guide of the insert holder during its movement between the rest position and the position of use.

Par cet agencement, l'articulation du support d'insert est simplifiée et l'espace nécessaire pour escamoter l'insert est diminué. Cela permet d'obtenir une clé compacte laissant un espace suffisant pour l'électronique.By this arrangement, the articulation of the insert support is simplified and the space required to retract the insert is decreased. This provides a compact key leaving sufficient space for the electronics.

La clé présente également des formes plus arrondies facilitant ainsi la prise en main par un opérateur et étant également plus esthétique.The key also has more rounded shapes making it easier for the operator to pick up and also look better.

Avantageusement, les moyens d'articulation comprennent une bague entourant ledit axe de pivotement et montée coulissante dans la lumière oblongue.Advantageously, the hinge means comprise a ring surrounding said pivot axis and slidably mounted in the oblong slot.

Dans ce cas, le diamètre extérieur de la bague correspond à la largeur de la lumière oblongue.In this case, the outer diameter of the ring corresponds to the width of the oblong slot.

De préférence, la bague comporte deux ergots diamétralement opposés et aptes à coopérer avec deux alésages associés prévus dans le support d'insert au niveau des extrémités longitudinales de la lumière oblongue.Preferably, the ring has two lugs diametrically opposed and adapted to cooperate with two associated bores provided in the insert holder at the longitudinal ends of the oblong slot.

Selon l'invention, le support d'insert est de forme ovale afin d'être reçu dans un décrochement ovale correspondant du boîtier.According to the invention, the insert support is of oval shape to be received in a corresponding oval recess of the housing.

De façon préférentielle, le support d'insert présente une première extrémité portant l'insert et une seconde extrémité opposée à la première et apte à être guidée par une paroi de guidage adaptée dans le boîtier.Preferably, the insert support has a first end carrying the insert and a second end opposite to the first and adapted to be guided by a guide wall adapted in the housing.

Selon le mode de réalisation préféré, la clé comprend des moyens d'entraînement de l'insert qui coopèrent avec les moyens d'articulation pour déplacer l'insert depuis sa position de repos vers sa position d'utilisation.According to the preferred embodiment, the key comprises drive means of the insert which cooperate with the hinge means for moving the insert from its rest position to its position of use.

Dans ce cas, les moyens d'entraînement comprennent un élément déformable élastiquement relié au boîtier et qui exerce une force de rappel sur le support d'insert pour entraîner ce dernier en rotation.In this case, the drive means comprise a deformable element elastically connected to the housing and which exerts a restoring force on the insert support to drive the latter in rotation.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, l'élément déformable est un ressort hélicoïdal.According to an advantageous embodiment, the deformable element is a helical spring.

Préférentiellement, les moyens d'entraînement sont actionnés par un élément de commande situé sur le boîtier et relié à l'élément déformable.Preferably, the drive means are actuated by a control element located on the housing and connected to the deformable element.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel, donné à titre de simple exemple illustratif et non limitatif, et des dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation en vue éclatée de la clé selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue plus en détail du support d'insert selon l'invention ; le boîtier de clé étant ouvert pour voir les moyens d'articulation ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'insert et du support d'insert selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 est une séquence montrant le mouvement réalisé par le support d'insert ; le boîtier de clé étant ouvert pour voir les moyens d'articulation ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue éclatée du support d'insert et des moyens d'entraînement.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment, given as a simple illustrative and nonlimiting example, and the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is an exploded view of the key according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a more detailed view of the insert holder according to the invention; the key case being open to see the hinge means;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of the insert and the insert holder according to the invention;
  • the figure 4 is a sequence showing the movement made by the insert holder; the key case being open to see the hinge means;
  • the figure 5 is an exploded view of the insert holder and drive means.

La clé 1 représentée sur les figures 1 et 2 comporte un boîtier 3 formant tête de clé, un support d'insert 5 et un insert 7 solidaire du support d'insert, et des moyens d'articulation 8 (voir figure 2) du support d'insert 5 par rapport au boîtier 3 pour permettre un déplacement du support d'insert 5 entre une position escamotée de repos, dans laquelle l'insert 7 s'étend selon une direction sensiblement longitudinale dans un décrochement 3A prévu à l'intérieur du boîtier 3, et une position déployée d'utilisation, dans laquelle l'insert 7 s'étend à l'extérieur du boîtier 3.The key 1 represented on the Figures 1 and 2 comprises a housing 3 forming a key head, an insert support 5 and an insert 7 integral with the insert support, and articulation means 8 (see FIG. figure 2 ) of the insert holder 5 relative to the housing 3 to allow a displacement of the insert holder 5 between a retracted position of rest, wherein the insert 7 extends in a substantially longitudinal direction in a recess 3A provided for in FIG. inside the housing 3, and an extended position of use, wherein the insert 7 extends outside the housing 3.

Le boîtier 3 d'une forme relativement arrondie est réalisé en deux parties sous forme de semi-coquilles 2A, 2B pouvant être assemblées par clipsage par exemple, pour définir un logement 2. Sur la semi-coquille 2B, est fixée une paroi 2C formant le fond du boîtier. Un joint d'étanchéité 4 disposé entre les deux semi-coquilles 2A, 2B assure la protection de l'intérieur du boîtier 3 contre l'environnement extérieur, en particulier contre l'humidité, la poussière etc. Une ceinture de décoration est de plus disposée entre les deux semi-coquilles 2A, 2B pour enjoliver l'ensemble.The housing 3 of a relatively rounded shape is made in two parts in the form of semi-shells 2A, 2B can be assembled by clipping for example, to define a housing 2. On the half-shell 2B, is fixed a wall 2C forming the bottom of the case. A seal 4 disposed between the two semi-shells 2A, 2B provides protection of the interior of the housing 3 against the external environment, in particular against moisture, dust, etc. A decorative belt is further disposed between the two semi-shells 2A, 2B to beautify the assembly.

Une carte électronique à circuit imprimé est disposée dans le logement 2. Cette carte porte les circuits électroniques de télécommande pour le verrouillage/déverrouillage centralisé des ouvrants du véhicule, ainsi qu'un transpondeur (non représenté) pour le système anti-démarrage du véhicule. Cette fonction de télécommande est actionnée par l'opérateur par le biais de boutons d'actionnement 21 prévus sur la semi-coquille 2A.An electronic circuit board is arranged in the housing 2. This card carries the remote control electronic circuits for central locking / unlocking of the opening of the vehicle, and a transponder (not shown) for the immobilizer system of the vehicle. This remote control function is actuated by the operator by means of actuating buttons 21 provided on the half-shell 2A.

Selon l'invention, les moyens d'articulation 8 (voir figure 2) comprennent d'une part une lumière oblongue 9 ménagée dans le support d'insert 5 et d'autre part un axe de pivotement 11 reçu dans la lumière oblongue 9 pour permettre un mouvement combiné en rotation suivant la flèche A, et en translation suivant la flèche B du support d'insert 5. Les moyens d'articulation 8 prévoient également un guidage du support d'insert 5 lors de son déplacement entre la position de repos et la position d'utilisation.According to the invention, the articulation means 8 (see figure 2 ) comprise on the one hand an oblong slot 9 formed in the insert support 5 and on the other hand a pivot axis 11 received in the oblong slot 9 to allow a combined movement in rotation along the arrow A, and in translation following the arrow B of the insert support 5. The hinge means 8 also provide a guide of the insert holder 5 during its movement between the rest position and the position of use.

Avantageusement, une bague 13 montée coulissante dans la lumière oblongue 9, entoure l'axe de pivotement 11 du support d'insert 5. Cette bague 13 présente un diamètre extérieur qui correspond à la largeur de la lumière oblongue 9.Advantageously, a ring 13 slidably mounted in the oblong slot 9, surrounds the pivot axis 11 of the insert support 5. This ring 13 has an outside diameter which corresponds to the width of the oblong slot 9.

La bague 13 présente de plus deux ergots 13A, 13B qui s'étendent en saillie vers l'extérieur en partant de la surface externe de la bague 13, en étant diamétralement opposés. Ces deux ergots 13A, 13B sont aptes à coopérer avec deux alésages associés 15A, 15B prévus dans le support d'insert 5 au niveau des extrémités 9A, 9B de la lumière oblongue 9. Plus précisément, en position de fin de course, l'ergot 13A coopère avec l'alésage 15A.The ring 13 further has two pins 13A, 13B which extend outwardly projecting from the outer surface of the ring 13, being diametrically opposed. These two pins 13A, 13B are adapted to cooperate with two associated bores 15A, 15B provided in the insert holder 5 at the ends 9A, 9B of the oblong slot 9. More precisely, in the end position, the pin 13A cooperates with the bore 15A.

Le support d'insert 5 présente une forme générale ovale complémentaire d'un décrochement ovale 3B dans le boîtier 3 dans lequel il est reçu.The insert support 5 has a generally oval shape complementary to an oval recess 3B in the housing 3 in which it is received.

Le support d'insert 5 comporte deux extrémités 5A, 5B opposées, dont l'extrémité 5A porte l'insert 7 par le biais d'un moyen de fixation 6.The insert support 5 has two opposite ends 5A, 5B whose end 5A carries the insert 7 by means of a fastening means 6.

Cette fixation est illustrée en détail sur la figure 3. Une extrémité de l'insert 7 est emboîtée dans un logement complémentaire 10 ménagé au niveau de l'extrémité 5A du support d'insert 5. L'ensemble support d'insert / insert est maintenu fixe par une goupille 12 qui traverse l'insert 7 au niveau d'un trou 14. Notons que l'insert 7 peut être fixé au support d'insert 5 par tout autre moyen approprié.This fixation is illustrated in detail on the figure 3 . One end of the insert 7 is nested in a complementary housing 10 formed at the end 5A of the insert support 5. The insert / insert support assembly is held stationary by a pin 12 which passes through the insert 7 at a hole 14. Note that the insert 7 can be fixed to the insert support 5 by any other appropriate means.

Lors du mouvement du support d'insert 5 illustré par la séquence de la figure 4, l'extrémité 5B du support d'insert 5 est guidée par une paroi de guidage 16 adaptée dans le boîtier 3. Bien entendu, on pourra utiliser tout moyen connu permettant le guidage du support d'insert 5.During the movement of the insert holder 5 illustrated by the sequence of the figure 4 , the end 5B of the insert support 5 is guided by a guide wall 16 fitted into the housing 3. Of course, any known means for guiding the insert support 5 may be used.

De façon préférentielle, le support d'insert 5 est entraîné en mouvement par des moyens d'entraînement coopérant avec les moyens d'articulation 8, pour déplacer l'insert 7 depuis sa position de repos vers sa position d'utilisation. Ces moyens d'entraînement comprennent un élément déformable élastiquement relié au boîtier 3 et qui exerce une force de rappel sur le support d'insert 5 pour entraîner ce dernier en rotation.Preferably, the insert support 5 is driven in motion by driving means cooperating with the hinge means 8, to move the insert 7 from its rest position to its use position. These drive means comprise a deformable element elastically connected to the housing 3 and which exerts a restoring force on the insert support 5 to drive the latter in rotation.

Comme on le constate sur la figure 5, cet élément déformable est un ressort hélicoïdal 17 reçu dans la lumière oblongue 9. Ce ressort hélicoïdal 17 est relié par une extrémité dans un pion creux 18 emboîté dans un orifice au fond de la semi-coquille 2B et par l'autre extrémité à l'axe de pivotement 11, ce dernier étant relié à un élément de commande 19 débouchant par à rapport à un orifice 20 associé situé sur la semi-coquille 2A de façon à être accessible par un opérateur (voir figure 1). Cet élément de commande 19 permet d'actionner les moyens d'entraînement.As we see on the figure 5 , this deformable element is a helical spring 17 received in the oblong slot 9. This coil spring 17 is connected at one end in a hollow pin 18 fitted into an orifice at the bottom of the semi-shell 2B and at the other end to the pivot axis 11, the latter being connected to a control element 19 opening with respect to an associated orifice 20 located on the semi-shell 2A so as to be accessible by an operator (see figure 1 ). This control element 19 makes it possible to actuate the drive means.

Ainsi, lorsqu'un opérateur désire utiliser l'insert 7 et de ce fait le faire sortir par rapport au boîtier 3, il appuie sur l'élément de commande 19 situé sur le boîtier 3, et dont l'actionnement comprime le ressort hélicoïdal 17. Sous l'action du ressort hélicoïdal 17, le support d'insert 5 pivote par rapport au boîtier 3, son extrémité 5B étant guidée par la paroi de guidage 16 prévue sur le boîtier 3. La bague 13 coulisse alors dans la lumière oblongue 9. Ainsi, le support d'insert 5 se déplace entre la position de repos et la position d'utilisation, en effectuant un mouvement combiné en rotation et en translation.Thus, when an operator wishes to use the insert 7 and thereby pull it out with respect to the housing 3, he presses on the control element 19 located on the housing 3, the actuation of which compresses the coil spring 17 Under the action of the coil spring 17, the insert support 5 pivots with respect to the housing 3, its end 5B being guided by the guide wall 16 provided on the housing 3. The ring 13 then slides in the oblong slot 9 Thus, the insert holder 5 moves between the rest position and the use position, performing a combined movement in rotation and in translation.

Sous l'effet du mouvement du support d'insert 5, l'insert 7 est dégagé du décrochement 3A, et la bague 13 coulisse dans la lumière oblongue 9.Under the effect of the movement of the insert support 5, the insert 7 is released from the recess 3A, and the ring 13 slides in the oblong slot 9.

L'insert 7 passe alors de sa position escamotée à 0° à sa position déployée à 180° dans laquelle l'insert 7 peut être utilisé.The insert 7 then moves from its retracted position to 0 ° to its deployed position at 180 ° in which the insert 7 can be used.

Cette position d'utilisation est atteinte lorsque l'extrémité 5A du support 5 vient s'appliquer contre la paroi du boîtier 3, ce qui bloque tout mouvement supplémentaire. Dans cette position, le support d'insert 5 et la bague 13 se retrouvent dans une position dans laquelle l'ergot 13A coopère avec l'alésage 15A.This use position is reached when the end 5A of the support 5 is pressed against the wall of the housing 3, which blocks any additional movement. In this position, the insert support 5 and the ring 13 are found in a position in which the lug 13A cooperates with the bore 15A.

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Clé, notamment pour véhicule automobile, comportant un boîtier (3), un support d'insert (5) ainsi qu'un insert (7) solidaire du support d'insert (5), et des moyens d'articulation (8) dudit support d'insert (5) par rapport au boîtier (3) pour permettre un déplacement du support d'insert (5) entre une position escamotée de repos dans laquelle l'insert (7) s'étend selon une direction sensiblement longitudinale dans un logement (3A) du boîtier (3), et une position déployée d'utilisation dans laquelle l'insert (7) s'étend à l'extérieur du boîtier (3), caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'articulation (8) comprennent d'une part une lumière oblongue (9) ménagée dans le support d'insert (5) et d'autre part un axe de pivotement (11) reçu dans ladite lumière oblongue (9) pour permettre un mouvement combiné en rotation et en translation du support d'insert (5), ainsi qu'un guidage du support d'insert (5) lors de son déplacement entre la position de repos et la position d'utilisation.Key, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (3), an insert support (5) and an insert (7) integral with the insert support (5), and hinge means (8) of said insert holder (5) relative to the housing (3) to allow movement of the insert holder (5) between a retracted rest position in which the insert (7) extends in a substantially longitudinal direction in a housing (3A) of the housing (3), and an extended use position in which the insert (7) extends outside the housing (3), characterized in that the hinge means (8) comprise on the one hand an oblong slot (9) formed in the insert holder (5) and, on the other hand, a pivot pin (11) received in said oblong slot (9) to allow combined movement in rotation and rotation. translation of the insert support (5), as well as a guide of the insert support (5) during its displacement between the rest position and the user position ization. Clé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'articulation comprennent une bague (13) entourant ledit axe de pivotement (11) et montée coulissante dans la lumière oblongue (9).Key according to claim 1, characterized in that the hinge means comprise a ring (13) surrounding said pivot axis (11) and slidably mounted in the oblong slot (9). Clé selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le diamètre extérieur de la bague (13) correspond à la largeur de la lumière oblongue (9).Key according to claim 2, characterized in that the outer diameter of the ring (13) corresponds to the width of the oblong slot (9). Clé selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce que la bague (13) comporte deux ergots (13A, 13B) diamétralement opposés et aptes à coopérer avec deux alésages associés (15A, 15B) prévus dans le support d'insert (5) au niveau des extrémités longitudinales (9A, 9B) de ladite lumière oblongue (9).Key according to one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the ring (13) comprises two lugs (13A, 13B) diametrically opposed and adapted to cooperate with two associated bores (15A, 15B) provided in the insert holder (5) at the longitudinal ends (9A, 9B) of said oblong slot (9). Clé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le support d'insert (5) est de forme ovale afin d'être reçu dans un décrochement ovale (3B) correspondant du boîtier (3).Key according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the insert holder (5) is of oval shape to be received in an oval recess (3B) corresponding to the housing (3). Clé selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le support d'insert (5) présente une première extrémité (5A) portant ledit insert (7) et une seconde extrémité (5B) opposée à la première et apte à être guidée par une paroi de guidage (16) adaptée dans le boîtier (3).Key according to claim 5, characterized in that the insert support (5) has a first end (5A) carrying said insert (7) and a second end (5B) opposite to the first and able to be guided by a wall guide (16) adapted in the housing (3). Clé selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens d'entraînement de l'insert (7) qui coopèrent avec les moyens d'articulation (8) pour déplacer l'insert (7) depuis sa position de repos vers sa position d'utilisation.Key according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for driving the insert (7) which cooperate with the articulation means (8) to move the insert (7) from its position rest to its position of use. Clé selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'entraînement comprennent un élément déformable élastiquement relié audit boîtier (3) et qui exerce une force de rappel sur le support d'insert (5) pour entraîner ce dernier en rotation.Key according to claim 7, characterized in that the drive means comprise a deformable element elastically connected to said housing (3) and which exerts a restoring force on the insert support (5) to drive the latter in rotation. Clé selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément déformable est un ressort hélicoïdal (17).Key according to claim 8, characterized in that said deformable element is a helical spring (17). Clé selon l'une des revendications 7 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'entraînement sont actionnés par un élément de commande situé sur le boîtier (3) et relié audit élément déformable.Key according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the drive means are actuated by a control element located on the housing (3) and connected to said deformable element.
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