Key box

Abstract

To disclose an example of a key box with improved usability.SOLUTION: A shackle 3 has a first straight section 31, a second straight section 32, a first inclined section 33, a second inclined section 34, a curved section 35, and others. The first straight section 31 is a section that extends in a straight line from a storage box 2 with its lid 22 closed. The second straight section 32 is a section that extends in a straight line from the storage box 2 and extends parallel to the first straight section 31. The first inclined section 33 is a section that extends from the end of the first straight section 31 in the direction of extension, and is inclined with respect to the direction of extension of the first straight section 31. The second inclined section 34 is a section that extends from the end of the second straight section 32 in the direction of extension, and is parallel to the first inclined section 33, and is inclined with respect to the direction of extension of the second straight section 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a key box for storing valuables such as keys. [Background technology]

[0002] As shown in Patent Document 1, for example, a key box includes a storage box for storing valuables and a substantially U-shaped shackle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3201477 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure discloses an example of a key box with improved usability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] For example, it is desirable to have at least one of the following constituent elements. That is, the constituent elements are as follows: In the invention described in claim 1, in a key box including a storage box (2) for storing valuables and a substantially U-shaped shackle (3), the shackle (3) includes a first straight portion (31) extending linearly from the storage box (2), a second straight portion (32) extending linearly from the storage box (2), the second straight portion (32) extending parallel to the first straight portion (31), and a first inclined portion (33) extending from a tip end of the first straight portion (31) in the extension direction, It is desirable for the extension portion (31) to be configured to have a first inclined portion (33) inclined with respect to the extension direction of the second straight portion (32), a second inclined portion (34) extending from the extension end of the second straight portion (32) and parallel to the first inclined portion (33), the second inclined portion (34) inclined with respect to the extension direction of the second straight portion (32), and a curved portion (35) connecting the extension end of the first inclined portion (33) and the extension end of the second inclined portion (34), the curved portion (35) being curved in an approximately arc shape.

[0006] As a result, when the key box is hung on a doorknob or the like, the storage box (2) does not tilt significantly but remains substantially vertical, thus improving the ease of use of the key box.

[0007] Incidentally, the symbols in the above parentheses are examples showing the corresponding relationship with the specific configurations etc. described in the embodiments described below, and the present disclosure is not limited to the specific configurations etc. shown by the symbols in the above parentheses. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a key box according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the key box according to the first embodiment with the lid open. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a shackle according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating an example of how the key box according to the first embodiment is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] The following "embodiment of the invention" shows an example of an embodiment that falls within the technical scope of the present disclosure. In other words, the invention-specific matters described in the claims are not limited to the specific configurations and structures shown in the following embodiment.

[0010] At least one of the components or parts described with a reference number is provided, unless otherwise specified by "one" or the like. The key box shown in the present disclosure includes at least one of the components such as the components or parts described with a reference number and the structural parts shown in the drawings.

[0011] (First embodiment) <1. Key box configuration> <Configuration Overview> In this embodiment, an example of a key box according to the present disclosure is applied to a key box for storing valuables such as keys.

[0012] 1, a key box 1 according to this embodiment at least includes a storage box 2 and a shackle 3. The storage box 2 is an openable and closable box in which valuables such as keys are stored.

[0013] That is, as shown in Fig. 2, the storage box 2 at least has a box body 21 and a lid 22. The lid 22 is a member for closing an opening of the box body 21. The lid 22 is displaceable with respect to the box body 21 between a position where the lid 22 closes the opening (see Fig. 1) and a position where the lid 22 opens the opening (Fig. 2).

[0014] The lid 22 according to this embodiment is swingably connected to the box body 21 on the side opposite to the shackle 3. As shown in Fig. 1, when the first straight portion 31 of the shackle 3 is fitted into the lid 22, the lid 22 is held in a position that closes the opening.

[0015] 2, in a state in which the first straight portion 31 is detached from the lid 22, the lid 22 is freely displaceable with respect to the box body 21. Incidentally, the box body 21 is provided with a lock 23.

[0016] Lock 23 is a lock for maintaining the state in which first straight portion 31 is fitted into lid 22. In other words, if the state in which first straight portion 31 is fitted into lid 22 is maintained, the user cannot open lid 22. Incidentally, lock 23 according to this embodiment is a so-called "dial lock."

[0017] In the following description, the storage box 2 refers to the storage box 2 when the lid 22 is in a state where the opening is closed, unless otherwise specified. In other words, the storage box 2 in the following description refers to the storage box 2 in the state shown in FIG.

[0018] <1.2 Shackle details> The shackle 3 is configured to be generally U-shaped as a whole, as shown in Fig. 1. Specifically, the shackle 3 has a first straight portion 31, a second straight portion 32, a first inclined portion 33, a second inclined portion 34, a curved portion 35, etc., and these portions 31 to 35 are configured from a single metal wire.

[0019] The first straight portion 31 is a portion that extends linearly from the storage box 2. The second straight portion 32 is a portion that extends linearly from the storage box 2 and is a portion that extends parallel to the first straight portion 31.

[0020] The first inclined portion 33 is a portion extending from the tip of the first straight portion 31 in the extension direction and is inclined with respect to the extension direction of the first straight portion 31. The second inclined portion 34 is a portion extending from the tip of the second straight portion 32 in the extension direction and is parallel to the first inclined portion 33. In other words, the second inclined portion 34 is inclined with respect to the extension direction of the second straight portion 32.

[0021] The first inclined portion 33 and the second inclined portion 34 according to this embodiment extend linearly. The curved portion 35 is a portion that connects the extension end of the first inclined portion 33 and the extension end of the second inclined portion 34, and is a portion that is curved in a substantially arc shape. The angle θ between the first inclined portion 33 and the extension direction of the first linear portion 31 is 20 degrees or more and 50 degrees or less (30 degrees in this embodiment) as shown in Fig. 3.

[0022] <2. Features of the key box according to this embodiment> In the key box 1 according to this embodiment, the shackle 3 is bent. Therefore, for example, as shown in Fig. 4, when the key box 1 is hung from a doorknob or the like, the storage box 2 does not tilt significantly and remains substantially vertical. Therefore, the usability of the key box 1 is improved.

[0023] (Other embodiments) The lock 23 according to the embodiment described above is a combination lock. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be, for example, a lock that uses a key.

[0024] In the storage box 2 according to the embodiment described above, the lock 23 is provided on the box body 21. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured such that the lock is provided on the lid 22, for example.

[0025] Although the first inclined portion 33 and the second inclined portion 34 in the above-described embodiment are linear, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, the present disclosure may be, for example, curved like a railroad track while maintaining a parallel relationship between the first inclined portion 33 and the second inclined portion 34.

[0026] Furthermore, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments as long as it is consistent with the gist of the disclosure described in the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, it may be a configuration in which at least two of the above-mentioned embodiments are combined, or a configuration in which any of the constituent elements illustrated or the constituent elements described with reference numerals in the above-mentioned embodiments are eliminated. The storage box 2 according to the present application is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 1, etc. That is, the storage box 2 shown in FIG. 1, etc. is merely one example of a key box according to the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1. Key box 2. Storage box 3. Shackle 21…Bock body 21…Box body 22… Lid 31... 1st straight section 32... 2nd straight section 33... 1st slope part 34…Second slope part 35… Curved section

Claims

1. A storage box for storing valuables and a key box equipped with a substantially U-shaped shackle, The shackle is a first linear portion extending linearly from the storage box; a second straight portion extending linearly from the storage box and parallel to the first straight portion; a first inclined portion extending from a tip end of the first straight portion in an extension direction thereof and inclined with respect to the extension direction of the first straight portion; a second inclined portion extending from a tip end of the second linear portion in an extension direction thereof and extending parallel to the first inclined portion; and A curved portion that connects a tip end of the first inclined portion and a tip end of the second inclined portion in the extension direction, the curved portion being curved in a substantially arc shape. A key box comprising:

2. 2. The key box according to claim 1, wherein an angle between the first inclined portion and an extension direction of the first straight portion is greater than or equal to 20 degrees and less than or equal to 50 degrees.

3. The key box according to claim 2 , wherein the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion extend linearly.

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