Patent ID: 8919161
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: E05B,G07C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mechanical module for a key, comprising: a body, the body comprising a first body part and a second body part, the first and second body parts being fixed together mechanically upon assembly by relative movement of the first body part and the second body part toward one another in a direction of assembly, wherein the first body part comprises a base element and a complementary element, the complementary element having a first surface, and the complementary element and base element being joined together by an adhesive or welded bond, wherein the second body part has a second surface, wherein the second body part extends around the complementary element such that the first surface of the complementary element of the first body part and the second surface of the second body part butt together along a bearing plane to fix together the first and second body parts, the bearing plane forming a right angle with respect to the direction in which the first body part and the second body part are assembled, wherein the complementary element is formed as a peripheral annulus along the bearing plane, and wherein the second body part extends around the complementary element such that the second surface exerts a force against the first surface in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of the second body part toward the first body part during assembly.