Automobile key box mounting structure and automobile

By installing the car key box on the outside of the vehicle and setting up mechanical password locks and buttons, the problem of users not being able to obtain the keys in time when the vehicle battery is exhausted, and quickly opening the door in an emergency situation is achieved, improving safety and convenience.

CN222496234UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18DEEPAL AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421154023.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-24
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-24

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Technical Problem

When the existing car key storage device is exhausted, users cannot obtain the mechanical key in time, resulting in the inability to open the car door, which increases safety risks and inconvenience.

Method used

Install the key box outside the vehicle, such as close to the fuel tank, and secure it by mounting brackets to ensure the stability of the key box, and set a mechanical password lock and button on the box cover. The user can open the box cover by entering the password to remove the key.

Benefits of technology

In the event of a vehicle battery exhaustion or emergency, users can obtain spare keys from the external key box and open the door in time, improving the safety of drivers and passengers and the convenience of user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automobile key box mounting structure and an automobile. The utility model discloses an automobile key box mounting structure. A key box is mounted outside an automobile. The utility model further provides a vehicle which comprises the automobile key box installation structure. The automobile spare key box solves the problem that a user cannot open an automobile door in time under the condition of insufficient electricity due to the fact that the automobile spare key box is installed in an automobile.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, in particular to an automobile key box installation structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Existing mechanical key storage devices are usually designed on the instrument panel of the vehicle. This location inside the vehicle is convenient for the driver to quickly access during normal use. However, in certain circumstances, such as when the vehicle battery is exhausted and the electronic system cannot be started, the user will face the dilemma of not being able to obtain the mechanical key in time. In this case, due to the failure of the power inside the vehicle, the traditional electronic door lock unlocking method becomes unavailable, and the mechanical key located in the car is difficult to reach due to the locked state of the vehicle. The user may have to take extreme measures such as breaking the window to obtain the key, which undoubtedly increases security risks and consumes unnecessary time, greatly reducing the convenience and safety of the user experience.

[0003] For example, the vehicle mechanical key storage device and vehicle disclosed in CN216424243U include a storage slot body, a receiving cavity for receiving the key handle, and a through hole corresponding to the key head and connected to the receiving cavity; a limiting structure is arranged on the inner surface of the storage slot body, located on both sides of the through hole and in the receiving cavity. The vehicle mechanical key storage device solves the problem of inconvenient storage of mechanical keys by providing the storage slot body and the limiting structure; and the storage slot body has a simple structure and is easy to install. However, the vehicle mechanical key storage device is connected to the instrument panel cover by snapping or threading. When the above-mentioned specific situation occurs, it is obvious that the mechanical key cannot be obtained in time. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a car key box installation structure and a vehicle to solve the problem that the spare key box is installed in the car, resulting in the user being unable to open the door in time when the battery is low.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A vehicle key box installation structure, wherein the key box is installed outside the vehicle.

[0007] According to the above technical means, by cleverly installing the key box outside the vehicle, in special circumstances, such as when the vehicle battery is exhausted and the electronic system cannot be started, the user can promptly obtain the spare key from the key box outside the vehicle, which facilitates the timely opening of the door, improves the safety of the driver and passengers and the convenience of user experience. This effectively solves the problem that the spare key box of the car is installed in the car, resulting in the user being unable to open the door in time when the battery is low.

[0008] Preferably, the key box is installed on the vehicle near the fuel tank.

[0009] By installing the key box on the vehicle near the fuel tank, design and assembly are facilitated.

[0010] Preferably, the key box is fixed to the vehicle via a mounting bracket.

[0011] The key box is assembled and fixed on the vehicle by arranging a mounting bracket, which effectively ensures the stability of the key box assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the key box and the mounting bracket are fixed by welding or screwing.

[0013] The key box is fixed to the mounting bracket by welding or screwing, which further effectively ensures the stability of the assembly, and the screwing method also facilitates the removal of the key box.

[0014] Preferably, an outer surface of the key box is flush with an outer surface of the vehicle.

[0015] By setting the outer surface of the key box flush with the outer surface of the vehicle, the overall appearance of the vehicle is ensured to be aesthetically pleasing.

[0016] Preferably, the key box comprises a box body for placing the mechanical key and a box cover provided on the box body;

[0017] The box cover is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole;

[0018] A mechanical password lock is installed in the first installation hole;

[0019] A button matched with the mechanical password lock is installed in the second installation hole. When a correct password is input on the mechanical password lock, the box cover can be opened by pressing the button.

[0020] By setting a mechanical password lock on the box cover and configuring a button, the box cover can be opened by entering the correct password on the mechanical password lock and pressing the button, and then the mechanical key can be taken out and the car door can be opened in time.

[0021] Preferably, a flexible member is installed in the box body, and a key slot for placing a mechanical key is formed in the flexible member.

[0022] By installing a flexible part inside the box body and forming a key slot for placing the mechanical key in the flexible part, the problem of the mechanical key being damaged due to friction with the box body during driving of the vehicle is effectively avoided.

[0023] Preferably, the flexible member is a sponge.

[0024] Preferably, a sealing strip is provided on the box cover at a position matching with the box body.

[0025] By arranging a sealing strip at a position on the box cover that matches the box body, the waterproof performance of the key box is effectively improved.

[0026] Preferably, one end of the box cover is hinged to the box body, and the other end of the box cover is sealed to the box body.

[0027] One end of the box cover is hinged to the box body, and the other end is sealed with the box body, so that the box cover is convenient to open and close.

[0028] The utility model also provides a vehicle, comprising the automobile key box installation structure of the utility model.

[0029] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0030] The automobile key box installation structure of the utility model provides great convenience for users in certain situations by cleverly installing the key box on the outside of the vehicle. When the vehicle battery is exhausted and the electronic system cannot be started, users do not need to worry, because they can quickly take out the spare key from the key box outside the car and open the door in time, thereby avoiding various inconveniences caused by the inability to enter the car. This design not only enhances the safety of drivers and passengers, but also significantly improves the convenience of user experience. It effectively solves the problem that the car key box is installed in the car, resulting in the user being unable to open the door in time when the battery is low. It has the advantages of simple structure, low cost and strong practicality, and has promotion and application value in the field of automotive parts technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automobile key box installation structure of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the key box structure (closed state);

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the key box structure (open state);

[0034] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the box body;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the key box and the mounting bracket assembly;

[0036] Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram showing the assembly of the key box and the mounting bracket from another angle;

[0037] Among them, 1-key box, 11-box body, 12-box cover, 13-mechanical password lock, 14-button; 2-vehicle; 3-installation bracket; 4-flexible part, 41-key slot; 5-sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will describe the implementation of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementations, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention, not for limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present invention, and thus the drawings only show components related to the present invention rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component may be changed at will, and the component layout may also be more complicated.

[0040] In the following description, numerous details are discussed to provide a more thorough explanation of the embodiments of the present application. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented without these specific details. Example

[0041] As shown in Figure 1 to Figure 6 As shown, a car key box installation structure is shown, in which the key box 1 is installed outside the vehicle 2.

[0042] By cleverly installing the key box on the outside of the vehicle, it provides great convenience for users in certain situations. When the vehicle battery is exhausted and the electronic system cannot be started, users do not need to worry, because they can quickly take out the spare key from the key box outside the car and open the door in time, thus avoiding various changes caused by the inability to enter the car. This design not only enhances the safety of drivers and passengers, but also significantly improves the convenience of user experience. It effectively solves the problem that the car key box is installed in the car, resulting in the user being unable to open the door in time when the battery is low. For example, when the vehicle encounters an emergency accident, such as a collision, failure, etc., which makes it impossible for people in the car to open the door normally, the key box installed externally plays its important role again. People outside the car can quickly get the key from outside the car and open the door in time, which increases the chance of escape in an emergency and further ensures the safety of drivers and passengers.

[0043] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the design of the assembly space of the key box, as well as the convenience of assembly and easy access, the key box 1 is designed to be installed on the vehicle 2 near the fuel tank.

[0044] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the stability of the key box assembly, a mounting bracket 3 is used to fix the key box 1 on the vehicle 2 .

[0045] In some embodiments, in order to further ensure the stability of the assembly, the key box 1 is fixed to the mounting bracket 3 by welding or screwing. The screwing method also facilitates the disassembly of the key box 1. For example, when the key box 1 is damaged, a new key box can be replaced in time, which not only reduces the maintenance cost but also improves the maintenance efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the overall aesthetic appearance of the vehicle, the outer surface of the key box 1 is set to be flush with the outer surface of the vehicle 1 .

[0047] In some embodiments, the key box 1 includes a box body 11 for placing a mechanical key and a box cover 12 disposed on the box body 11 .

[0048] In some embodiments, the box cover 12 is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole;

[0049] A mechanical password lock 13 is installed in the first installation hole;

[0050] A button 14 that matches the mechanical password lock 13 is installed in the second mounting hole. When the correct password is entered on the mechanical password lock 13, the box cover 12 can be opened by pressing the button 14 to take out the mechanical key, which is convenient for the user to open the car door in time and improves the safety of the driver and passengers and the user experience.

[0051] Exemplarily, the mechanical combination lock 13 is a rotary combination lock.

[0052] In some embodiments, in order to prevent the mechanical key from rubbing against the box body during driving of the vehicle, which may cause damage to the mechanical key, a flexible member 4 is installed in the box body 11, and a key slot 41 for placing the mechanical key is formed in the flexible member 4.

[0053] In some embodiments, in order to improve the waterproof performance of the key box, a sealing strip 5 is provided on the box cover 12 at a location matching the box body 11 .

[0054] Exemplarily, the sealing strip 5 is a sealing rubber strip.

[0055] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate opening and closing of the box cover, one end of the box cover 12 is configured to be hinged to the box body 11, and the other end of the box cover 12 is sealed to the box body 11.

[0056] In some embodiments, a vehicle is further provided, comprising the automobile key box installation structure in any of the above embodiments.

[0057] In summary, the automobile key box installation structure of the utility model provides great convenience for users in certain situations by cleverly installing the key box on the outside of the vehicle. When the vehicle battery is exhausted and the electronic system cannot be started, users do not need to worry, because they can quickly take out the spare key from the key box outside the car and open the door in time, thereby avoiding various inconveniences caused by the inability to enter the car. This design not only enhances the safety of drivers and passengers, but also significantly improves the convenience of user experience. For example, when the vehicle encounters an emergency accident, such as a collision, failure, etc., which makes it impossible for people in the car to open the door normally, the externally installed key box plays its important role again. People outside the car can quickly get the key from outside the car and open the door in time, which increases the chance of escape in an emergency and further ensures the safety of drivers and passengers. The innovative design of the car key box installation structure of the utility model effectively solves the limitations brought about by the installation of traditional car key boxes in the car, especially the problem that the user cannot open the door in time when the battery is low or an emergency accident occurs in the vehicle. It has the advantages of strong practicality and low cost, and brings users a safer and more convenient driving experience. It has promotion and application value in the field of automotive parts technology.

[0058] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present application. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or change the above embodiments without violating the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the present application shall still be covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A car key box installation structure, characterized in that: The key box (1) is installed on the outside of the vehicle (2); The key box (1) comprises a box body (11) for accommodating a mechanical key and a box cover (12) arranged on the box body (11); The box cover (12) is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole; A mechanical password lock (13) is installed in the first installation hole; A button (14) matching the mechanical password lock (13) is installed in the second installation hole, and when a correct password is input on the mechanical password lock (13), the box cover (12) can be opened by pressing the button (14).

2. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key box (1) is installed on the vehicle (2) at a position close to the fuel tank.

3. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key box (1) is fixed on the vehicle (2) via a mounting bracket (3).

4. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The key box (1) and the mounting bracket (3) are fixed by welding or screwing.

5. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the key box (1) is flush with the outer surface of the vehicle (2).

6. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flexible member (4) is housed in the box body (11), and a key slot (41) for accommodating a mechanical key is formed in the flexible member (4).

7. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip (5) is provided on the box cover (12) at a position matching the box body (11).

8. The automobile key box installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the box cover (12) is hinged to the box body (11), and the other end of the box cover (12) is sealed to the box body (11).

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises the automobile key box installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Vehicle mechanical key storage device and vehicle

    CN216424243U