Induction key

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of keys, in particular to an induction key which comprises a key body, the key body is provided with a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side are the two opposite sides of the key body in the preset direction, and the first side is provided with an operation structure used for interacting with a user. The operation structure comprises a switch used for controlling the key body to start and stop. The induction key further comprises a first shell and a second shell. The first shell is attached to the first side; the second shell is attached to the second side and connected with the second side, and the switch is arranged between the first shell and the second shell in a hidden mode. According to the induction key, the switch is ingeniously arranged between the first shell and the second shell, so that the induction key can be easily turned off when serving as a standby key, and the induction key has high structural compactness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keys, in particular to an induction key. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the widespread application of intelligent technology, the modern automobile industry has realized a variety of vehicle control functions, including remote unlocking and starting the vehicle using mobile phone applications, and advanced functions such as automatic unlocking at close range through induction keys. For example, the induction key will automatically unlock the car when it approaches the car, and automatically lock the car when it moves away from the car. These innovations have greatly improved the convenience of car owners and the efficiency of their daily lives.

[0003] However, after purchasing a car, it is usually equipped with two induction remote control keys. Car owners are usually accustomed to putting one of the induction remote control keys in the car as spare key A, and then putting the other induction remote control key at home as spare key B. Among them, the car owner connects the signal with the Bluetooth on the car through the corresponding mobile phone App, making the mobile phone Bluetooth sensing a special "key". Under normal circumstances, when the car owner walks away with the mobile phone, that is, beyond the preset distance, the car will automatically lock. However, when spare key A is placed in the car, the car will not lock automatically, because the car senses that spare key A is still left in the car, so the car owner can only lock the car through the mobile phone app, which is more troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a highly convenient induction key.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An induction key comprises a key body, wherein the key body has a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side are two opposite sides of the key body along a preset direction, and the first side is provided with an operation structure for interacting with a user, wherein the operation structure comprises a switch for controlling the start and stop of the key body; the induction key further comprises:

[0007] a first housing, the first housing being in contact with the first side;

[0008] a second housing, the second housing being in contact with the second side and connected to the second side;

[0009] Wherein, the switch is hidden between the first shell and the second shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the induction key also includes a magnetic attraction structure;

[0011] The magnetic attraction structure includes a first magnetic attraction portion and a second magnetic attraction portion, the first magnetic attraction portion is arranged on the first housing, the second magnetic attraction portion is arranged on the first side, and the first magnetic attraction portion is magnetically connected to the second magnetic attraction portion.

[0012] Furthermore, an opening hole is provided at one end of the key body, and the opening hole passes through two opposite sides of the key body along the preset direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the operating structure includes a battery installation position for installing a battery.

[0014] Furthermore, the operating structure includes a switch for controlling the start and stop of the key body.

[0015] Furthermore, the induction key also includes a snap-fit ​​structure, which includes a first part and a second part, the first part is located on the key body, the second part is located on the second shell, and the first part and the second part are snap-fitted.

[0016] Further, the key body includes a first inner shell, a fixing plate, a button module, a second inner shell and a control module located between the first inner shell and the second inner shell, which are arranged in sequence along the preset direction; the first side is located on a side of the first inner shell away from the second inner shell; the second side is located on a side of the second inner shell away from the first inner shell; and the operating structure is located in the first inner shell.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of positioning columns are provided on one side of the first shell close to the key body, a first receiving groove is provided on one end of the positioning column close to the key body, and the first magnetic attraction part is located in the first receiving groove; a second receiving groove is provided on the first side, the second receiving groove corresponds to the position of the first receiving groove, and the second magnetic attraction part is located in the second receiving groove.

[0018] Furthermore, a positioning hole is provided on the first side, the positioning hole is coaxially arranged with the second receiving groove, and the diameter of the positioning hole is larger than the diameter of the second receiving groove, and the positioning hole is located on a side of the second receiving groove close to the first shell.

[0019] Furthermore, the magnetic attraction structure includes a plurality of first magnetic attraction parts and a plurality of second magnetic attraction parts, the plurality of first magnetic attraction parts are arranged around the edge of the first shell, and each of the second magnetic attraction parts corresponds to a position of one of the first magnetic attraction parts.

[0020] Further, the number of the first magnetic attraction parts is four, two of which are arranged at intervals along a first direction, and the other two are arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0021] The embodiment of the utility model provides an induction key, which arranges the first magnetic attraction part on the first shell and the second magnetic attraction part on the key body to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the first shell and the key body, thereby conveniently controlling the opening and closing of the induction key and facilitating the replacement of the battery inside the induction key. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an induction key in one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the induction key.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the proximity key from another angle.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the inductive key.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the key body.

[0028] 100. Induction key;

[0029] 10. Key body; 11. First inner shell; 111. First side; 112. Battery installation position; 113. Switch; 114. Second receiving groove; 115. Positioning hole; 12. Second inner shell; 121. Second side; 13. Fixing plate; 131. Opening hole; 14. Button module; 15. Control module;

[0030] 20. first housing; 21. positioning column; 211. first receiving groove;

[0031] 30. Second shell;

[0032] 40. Magnetic attraction structure; 41. First magnetic attraction portion; 42. Second magnetic attraction portion;

[0033] 50. buckle structure; 51. first part; 52. second part;

[0034] X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, preset direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "include" and "comprises" indicate the presence of described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] It should also be understood that the terms used in this utility model specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model. As used in this utility model specification and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms.

[0038] It should be further understood that the term “and / or” used in the present specification and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when “-” is used to represent a range, the endpoint value should be included. For example, 1-10 should be understood as being greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 10.

[0040] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the utility model provides an induction key 100, which can unlock a device at a close distance. The device includes but is not limited to a car, a motorcycle, a locker, an access control system, a smart home, etc. In this embodiment, the induction key 100 is taken as a car key and is used to unlock a car for example.

[0041] For the convenience of subsequent description, a coordinate system is established based on the induction key 100, wherein the length of the induction key 100 is the first direction X, the width of the induction key 100 is the second direction Y, and the thickness of the induction key 100 is the preset direction Z. The first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y, and the preset direction Z is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0042] See also Figures 2 to 4The induction key 100 includes a key body 10, a first shell 20, a second shell 30 and a magnetic attraction structure 40. The key body 10 has a first side 111 and a second side 121, and the first side 111 and the second side 121 are two opposite sides of the key body 10 along a preset direction Z. The first side 111 is provided with an operating structure for interacting with a user, and the operating structure includes a switch 113 for controlling the start and stop of the key body 10. The first shell 20 is attached to the first side 111 and connected to the first side 111. The second shell 30 is attached to the second side 121 and connected to the second side 121. Among them, the switch 113 is hidden and arranged between the first shell 20 and the second shell 30.

[0043] Since cars can usually be unlocked through mobile phone applications and induction key 100, some users usually use mobile phones to unlock, and the alternative key, i.e. induction key 100, will be left in the car for washing at a car wash or borrowed by a friend. However, if the induction key 100 is left in the car, the vehicle will not be able to lock automatically, and you need to click on the mobile phone application to lock the car, which not only adds steps and affects the user experience, but also makes it easy for people to forget to lock the car. When you forget to lock the car, the power-consuming devices in the car, such as the air conditioner and screen, will not function properly, resulting in a waste of power, and an unlocked vehicle is also prone to theft and other safety hazards.

[0044] By hiding the switch 113 between the first housing 20 and the second housing 30, the appearance of the induction key 100 can be kept simple. In daily life, the induction key 100 can be turned off by the switch and placed in the car, so that the car can be automatically locked after the user leaves the car. When the car needs to be given to others to use, the switch 100 can be controlled to turn on the induction key 100.

[0045] In some embodiments, the induction key 100 also includes a magnetic structure 40 including a first magnetic part 41 and a second magnetic part 42. The first magnetic part is arranged on the first shell 20, and the second magnetic part 42 is arranged on the first side 111. The first magnetic part 41 is magnetically connected to the second magnetic part 42.

[0046] The first shell 20 and the key body 10 are connected to each other through the first magnetic part 41 and the second magnetic part. The connection and disassembly of the first shell 20 and the key body 10 are simple and convenient, so that the user can interact with the operating structure. Compared with the snap connection method, no specific tools are required, and the first shell 20 or the key body 10 will not be scratched when the first shell 20 is disassembled.

[0047] Herein, the operating structure should be understood as a structure that can interact with the user.

[0048] In some embodiments, the operating structure is a battery installation position 112, and the battery installation position 112 is used to install a battery. The battery is located in the battery installation position 112 to provide power for the induction key 100. When the battery is exhausted or damaged, the first housing 20 can be disassembled to replace a new battery.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction portion 41 and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 are two magnets that cooperate with each other.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction portion 41 is a magnet, and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 is a metal that can be attracted by a magnet.

[0051] In some embodiments, a plurality of positioning columns 21 are provided on one side of the first shell 20 close to the key body 10, a first receiving groove 211 is provided on one end of the positioning column 21 close to the key body 10, and the first magnetic attraction portion 41 is located in the first receiving groove 211; a second receiving groove 114 is provided on the first side 111, and the second receiving groove 114 corresponds to the position of the first receiving groove 211, and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 is located in the second receiving groove 114.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first housing 20 and the positioning post 21 are both made of plastic, and the first housing 20 and the positioning post 21 are integrally formed and connected.

[0053] By providing the positioning column 21, the first magnetic attraction portion 41 can be closer to the second magnetic attraction portion 42 in the preset direction Z, so as to facilitate the connection between the first magnetic attraction portion 41 and the second magnetic attraction portion 42. By providing the first receiving groove 211 and the second receiving groove 114, the positions of the first magnetic attraction portion 41 and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 can be kept stable.

[0054] In some other embodiments, the positioning post 21 may be disposed on the first side 111 , the first housing 20 may be provided with the second receiving groove 114 , or both the first housing 20 and the first side 111 may be provided with the positioning post 21 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the first side 111 is further provided with a positioning hole 115, which is coaxially arranged with the second receiving groove 114, and the diameter of the positioning hole 115 is larger than the diameter of the second receiving groove 114, and the positioning hole 115 is located on a side of the second receiving groove 114 close to the first shell 20.

[0056] The positioning post 21 is inserted into the positioning hole 115 , so as to limit the relative movement between the first housing 20 and the key body 10 in the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0057] In some embodiments, the magnetic structure 40 includes a plurality of first magnetic portions 41 and a plurality of second magnetic portions 42 . The plurality of first magnetic portions 41 are arranged around the edge of the first housing 20 , and each second magnetic portion 42 corresponds to a first magnetic portion 41 .

[0058] Correspondingly, the number of the positioning posts 21 is the same as the number of the first magnetic portions 41 , so that each first magnetic portion 41 can be located in one first receiving groove 211 .

[0059] By providing a plurality of first magnetic attraction portions 41 and a plurality of second magnetic attraction portions 42 , the connection stability between the first housing 20 and the key body 10 can be improved.

[0060] In some embodiments, the number of the first magnetic attraction parts 41 is four, of which two first magnetic attraction parts 41 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X, and the other two first magnetic attraction parts 41 are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y, so that the four first magnetic attraction parts 41 are arranged roughly in a square shape. The number of the first magnetic attraction parts 41 is moderate, neither too few to cause an unstable connection between the first housing 20 and the key body 10, nor too many to cause an increase in the cost of the induction key 100 and an excessive weight.

[0061] In some embodiments, the induction key 100 further includes a buckle structure 50, which includes a first portion 51 and a second portion 52, wherein the first portion 51 is located at the key body 10 and the second portion 52 is located at the second housing 30. The first portion 51 and the second portion 52 are buckled together to connect the second housing 30 to the key body 10.

[0062] Since the second side 121 does not have a structure for interacting with the user, the second shell 30 and the key body 10 usually do not need to be disassembled except in special circumstances such as maintenance. By providing a snap-fit ​​fit between the second shell 30 and the key body 10, the connection stability can be improved.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first portion 51 is a card slot, and the second portion 52 is a card block, the position of the card block corresponds to the position of the card slot, and they can cooperate with each other, so that the second housing 30 and the key body 10 can be stably connected.

[0064] In some embodiments, the second housing 30 is integrally formed with the key body 10 to further enhance connection stability.

[0065] In some embodiments, an opening hole 131 is provided at one end of the key body 10, and the opening hole 131 penetrates the opposite sides of the key body 10 along a preset direction Z, so that the opening hole 131 can be connected with the first shell 20 and the second shell 30. A specific tool, such as a card pin, can be inserted into the opening hole 131, and then the first shell 20 or the second shell 30 can be tilted, so that the first shell 20 or the second shell 30 can be separated from the key body 10. The opening hole 131 can facilitate the disassembly of the first shell 20 and the second shell 30.

[0066] In some embodiments, the opening hole 131 only passes through one side of the key body 10 close to the second shell 30. Since the first shell 20 is magnetically connected to the key body 10, the first shell 20 can be separated from the key body 10 by hand. Therefore, no specific tools need to be used to reach into the opening hole 131 to pry open the first shell 20.

[0067] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments, the key body 10 includes a first inner shell 11, a fixing plate 13, a button module 14, a second inner shell 12, and a control module 15 located between the first inner shell 11 and the second inner shell 12, which are arranged in sequence along a preset direction Z. The first side 111 is located on a side of the first inner shell 11 away from the second inner shell 12, and the second side 121 is located on a side of the second inner shell 12 away from the first inner shell 11. The switch 113 is electrically connected to the control module 15 to control the start and stop of the induction key 100.

[0068] Optionally, the first inner shell 11 and the second inner shell 12 are connected by bolts, and the first inner shell 11 and the second inner shell 12 clamp the fixing plate 13 and the button module 14, so that the key body 10 becomes an integrated structure.

[0069] Optionally, the battery installation position 112 and the switch 113 are located in the first inner shell 11, and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 is disposed in the first inner shell 11. When the first outer shell 20 is separated from the first inner shell 11, the battery installation position 112, the switch 113 and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 can be exposed.

[0070] Optionally, the length of the fixing plate 13 along the first direction X is slightly longer than the first inner shell 11 and the second shell, so that both ends of the fixing plate 13 are partially exposed outside the first inner shell 11 and the second inner shell 12, and the opening 131 is located at one end of the fixing plate 13.

[0071] Optionally, the second portion 52 is located in the second inner shell 12, so that the second inner shell 12 is connected to the second outer shell 30. The second inner shell 12 is provided with an avoidance hole, so that the button in the button module 14 is exposed outside the second inner shell 12 through the avoidance hole, and the button module 14 can sense that the second outer shell 30 is pressed, and control the vehicle accordingly according to the position where the second outer shell 30 is pressed. For example, the vehicle's trunk can be controlled to open or close, the vehicle can be locked or unlocked, the vehicle horn can be honked, etc.

[0072] In summary, the embodiment of the present application provides an induction key 100, which is convenient for installing and removing the first housing 20 and the key body 10 by setting the first magnetic attraction portion 41 on the first housing 20 and the second magnetic attraction portion 42 on the key body 10, thereby conveniently controlling the opening and closing of the induction key 100 and conveniently replacing the battery inside the induction key 100. The switch 113 is built between the first housing 20 and the second housing 30, so that the induction key 100 can be easily turned off when used as a spare key and has a high structural compactness.

[0073] The above are only specific implementations of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An induction key, comprising a key body (10), wherein the key body (10) has a first side (111) and a second side (121), wherein the first side (111) and the second side (121) are two opposite sides of the key body (10) along a preset direction (Z), characterized in that: The first side (111) is provided with an operating structure for interacting with a user, and the operating structure comprises a switch (113) for controlling the start and stop of the key body (10); The induction key (100) further comprises: A first shell (20), the first shell (20) being in contact with the first side (111) and connected to the first side (111); A second shell (30), the second shell (30) is in contact with the second side (121) and is connected to the second side (121); Wherein, the switch (113) is concealed between the first housing (20) and the second housing (30).

2. The induction key according to claim 1, characterized in that: The induction key (100) further includes a magnetic attraction structure (40); The magnetic attraction structure (40) comprises a first magnetic attraction portion (41) and a second magnetic attraction portion (42), wherein the first magnetic attraction portion (41) is arranged on the first housing (20), and the second magnetic attraction portion (42) is arranged on the first side (111), and the first magnetic attraction portion (41) and the second magnetic attraction portion (42) are magnetically connected.

3. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: An opening hole (131) is provided at one end of the key body (10), and the opening hole (131) passes through two opposite sides of the key body (10) along the preset direction (Z).

4. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating structure includes a battery mounting position (112) for mounting a battery.

5. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: The induction key (100) further comprises a snap-fit ​​structure (50), wherein the snap-fit ​​structure (50) comprises a first part (51) and a second part (52), wherein the first part (51) is located on the key body (10), and the second part (52) is located on the second shell (30), and the first part (51) and the second part (52) are snap-fitted.

6. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key body (10) comprises a first inner shell (11), a fixing plate (13), a button module (14), a second inner shell (12), and a control module (15) located between the first inner shell (11) and the second inner shell (12), the first side (111) being located on a side of the first inner shell (11) away from the second inner shell (12), the second side (121) being located on a side of the second inner shell (12) away from the first inner shell (11), and the operating structure being located on the first inner shell (11).

7. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning columns (21) are provided on one side of the first shell (20) close to the key body (10); a first receiving groove (211) is provided on one end of the positioning column (21) close to the key body (10); the first magnetic attraction portion (41) is located in the first receiving groove (211); a second receiving groove (114) is provided on the first side (111); the second receiving groove (114) corresponds to the position of the first receiving groove (211); and the second magnetic attraction portion (42) is located in the second receiving groove (114).

8. The induction key according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first side (111) is also provided with a positioning hole (115), the positioning hole (115) is coaxially arranged with the second receiving groove (114), and the diameter of the positioning hole (115) is larger than the diameter of the second receiving groove (114), and the positioning hole (115) is located on a side of the second receiving groove (114) close to the first shell (20).

9. The induction key according to claim 2, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction structure (40) comprises a plurality of first magnetic attraction parts (41) and a plurality of second magnetic attraction parts (42), wherein the plurality of first magnetic attraction parts (41) are arranged around the edge of the first housing (20), and each second magnetic attraction part (42) corresponds to a position of one of the first magnetic attraction parts (41).

10. The induction key according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the first magnetic attraction parts (41) is four, two of which are arranged at intervals along a first direction (X), and the other two are arranged at intervals along a second direction (Y), and the first direction (X) is perpendicular to the second direction (Y).

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