Patent ID: 8138887
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: B60R,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valet key storage device housed in a vehicle having an engine comprising: a valet key for unlocking doors of the vehicle and starting the engine; a mechanical vehicle key for unlocking doors of the vehicle and starting the engine; a valet key storage portion for storing the valet key on which an engaging portion is formed; a locking portion provided with a locking mechanism for locking an ejection of the valet key by engaging with the engaging portion of the valet key; a key cylinder for conducting a release operation of the locking mechanism by the mechanical vehicle key; and a control section for controlling an unlocking operation of the locking portion based on the release operation of the locking mechanism by the mechanical vehicle key when an ID possessed by the mechanical vehicle key matches an ID of the vehicle.