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EP 0927800 A3 19991006 - Retention device for a key

Title (en)

Retention device for a key

Title (de)

Schlüsselrückhalter

Title (fr)

Dispositif de retenue d'une clé

Publication

EP 0927800 A3 19991006 (DE)

Application

EP 98811069 A 19981026

Priority

CH 282497 A 19971205

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0927800A2] The calibre of the recess (21) is smaller and narrower than the key belonging to the lock. The calibre through narrowing and adhesive friction prevents an independent falling out of the inserted key. The smaller and narrower calibre of the recess (21) through narrowing reduces air draught through the opening. It also prevents peeping through it.

IPC 1-7

E05B 11/00

IPC 8 full level

E05B 11/00 (2006.01); E05B 15/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E05B 11/00 (2013.01); E05B 15/08 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] DE 2012354 A1 19711007
[X] DE 1946572 A1 19710318 - WUNSCH GEB KUHN
[A] DE 2547069 A1 19770428 - ECHT & CO

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0927800 A2 19990707; EP 0927800 A3 19991006

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98811069 A 19981026