Method for manufacturing a motor vehicle radio key
A hot joining process bonds plastic and metal parts in motor vehicle radio keys, addressing the complexity and cost issues of screw-based assembly, resulting in a secure, efficient, and visually appealing product.
DE102024210397A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-04-30CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024210397
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-30
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The manufacturing of motor vehicle radio keys is complex and expensive due to the use of screws to join plastic and metal parts.
Method used
A hot joining process is used to bond plastic and metal parts together, preferably heating the metal part above the glass transition temperature of the plastic, creating a strong bond without the need for additional fasteners like screws.
Benefits of technology
This method reduces manufacturing costs and provides a secure, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing connection between the plastic and metal parts, ensuring quick and inexpensive production.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a motor vehicle remote control key (1) comprising at least one metal part (10) and at least one plastic part (20) which are joined together at connection points (24, 26). The invention provides that the plastic part (20) and the metal part (10) are joined together at least at the connection points (24, 26) in a hot joining process.
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