Ring type automobile key and automobile assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ring-type automobile key and an automobile component, the ring-type automobile key comprises a ring, which is enclosed to form a wearing space; the mounting seat is arranged on one side, deviating from the wearing space, of the ring, and the mounting seat is provided with a mounting cavity and a key hole communicated with the mounting cavity; the communication module is mounted in the mounting cavity, and the communication module is used for communicating with an external element; and the touch key is mounted on the mounting seat and electrically connected with the communication module through the key hole, and the touch key is used for controlling the communication module to be turned on or turned off. A user can control opening or closing of the communication module by touching the keys, and therefore communication control over the automobile is achieved. Compared with a mechanical key, the touch key is longer in service life and better in waterproof performance, so that the functional stability of the ring type automobile key can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a ring-type automobile key and an automobile component. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology, smart rings have become an indispensable part of people's lives. Among them, a very convenient function is to operate the car key through the smart ring. The communication element installed in the ring receives and transmits the frequency signal of the car system, allowing users to operate the car key function of the car system through the ring. However, existing smart rings usually control the communication element through mechanical buttons. The waterproof performance of mechanical buttons is poor, the working life is short, and it is easy to cause the communication element to fail, affecting the stability of the car control function. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a ring-type automobile key, aiming to solve the technical problem of how to improve the stability of the car control function of the ring-type automobile key.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the ring-type car key proposed by the utility model comprises:

[0005] A ring, wherein the ring is surrounded to form a wearing space;

[0006] A mounting seat, the mounting seat being arranged on a side of the ring away from the wearing space, the mounting seat being provided with a mounting cavity and a button hole communicating with the mounting cavity;

[0007] A communication module, the communication module is installed in the installation cavity, and the communication module is used to communicate with external components;

[0008] A touch button is installed on the mounting base and is electrically connected to the communication module through the button hole. The touch button is used to control the communication module to be turned on or off.

[0009] Optionally, a key slot is formed on an outer wall surface of the mounting seat, the key hole is formed at the bottom of the key slot, and the touch key is installed in the key slot.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting seat has a first side wall located on a circumferential side of the ring, and the touch button is mounted on the first side wall.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting base further has a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are both provided with the button holes, the number of the touch buttons is two, and the two touch buttons are respectively installed on the first side wall and the second side wall.

[0012] Optionally, the first side wall and the second side wall smoothly transition to the outer peripheral wall of the ring.

[0013] Optionally, the installation cavity has an opening facing away from the wearing space, and the ring-type car key further includes a decorative cover plate, which is arranged to cover the opening of the installation cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the decorative cover is configured as a knock sensor element and is electrically connected to the communication module, and the decorative cover is used to control the communication module to be turned on or off when a preset knock instruction is received.

[0015] Optionally, the ring and the mounting seat are integrally formed.

[0016] Optionally, the ring is provided with a deformation notch, and the deformation notch is opposite to the position of the mounting seat.

[0017] The utility model also provides an automobile component, which comprises an automobile and the above-mentioned ring-type automobile key, wherein the ring-type automobile key is communicatively connected with the automobile.

[0018] In the technical solution of the ring-type car key of the utility model, the user can control the opening or closing of the communication module by touching the button, thereby realizing the communication control of the car. Compared with mechanical buttons, the touch button has a longer working life and better waterproof performance, thereby improving the functional stability of the ring-type car key. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ring-type automobile key of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural exploded view of an embodiment of the ring-type automobile key of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a ring-type automobile key of the utility model.

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[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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 only 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.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel solutions, taking "A and / or B as an example", including solution A, or solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0029] With the continuous development of science and technology, smart rings have become an indispensable part of people's lives. Among them, a very convenient function is to operate the car key through the smart ring. The communication element installed in the ring receives and transmits the frequency signal of the car system, allowing users to operate the car key function of the car system through the ring. However, existing smart rings usually control the communication element through mechanical buttons. The waterproof performance of mechanical buttons is poor, the working life is short, and it is easy to cause the communication element to fail, affecting the stability of the car control function.

[0030] The utility model provides a ring-type automobile key, aiming to solve the technical problem of how to improve the stability of the car control function of the ring-type automobile key.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ring-type automobile key of the utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural exploded view of an embodiment of the ring-type automobile key of the utility model; Figure 3 It is a structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a ring-type automobile key of the utility model.

[0032] The ring-type car key comprises: a ring 10, the ring 10 is surrounded by a wearing space 11; a mounting seat 20, the mounting seat 20 is arranged on the side of the ring 10 away from the wearing space 11, the mounting seat 20 is provided with a mounting cavity 21 and a button hole 22 connected to the mounting cavity 21; a communication module 30, the communication module 30 is installed in the mounting cavity 21, and the communication module 30 is used to communicate with external elements; a touch button 40, the touch button 40 is installed in the mounting seat 20 and is electrically connected to the communication module 30 through the button hole 22, and the touch button 40 is used to control the communication module 30 to be turned on or off.

[0033] In this embodiment, the ring-type car key can be understood as loading the car control function of the car key into the smart ring, so that the user can control the car by wearing the smart ring on the finger. The ring-type car key can only have the function of controlling the car, or it can also have functions such as near field wireless communication (NFC) and vital sign detection.

[0034] The ring 10 is in a ring shape and is worn on a human finger. The user can put the ring 10 on the finger by passing the finger through the wearing space 11. When the ring-type car key is in the wearing state, the mounting seat 20 is located on the back of the hand. The mounting cavity 21 of the mounting seat 20 can provide an accommodating space for the communication module 30 to hide and protect the communication module 30.

[0035] The communication module 30 is used to realize wireless communication with the car so that the user can control the car through the ring-type car key. There are many forms of communication between the communication module 30 and the vehicle system, such as wireless communication through Bluetooth, 3G network, 4G network or 5G network, which are not limited here.

[0036] For example, the communication module 30 can be part of a smart key system, the smart key system (PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTER), referred to as PKE, which uses RFID wireless radio frequency technology and vehicle identity coding recognition system, applies a development solution of miniaturized, low-power radio frequency antenna, integrates the remote control system and the keyless system, and uses traditional vehicle circuit protection to achieve dual radio frequency systems and dual anti-theft protection. In the PKE system, the car serves as a base station and the ring-type car key serves as a transponder to achieve two-way communication. The communication module 30 includes components such as a receiving antenna, a microcontroller, a high-frequency transmitting circuit, a low-frequency receiving circuit, and a control switch.

[0037] Of course, the communication module 30 can also be a component in ultra-wideband wireless carrier communication technology. Ultra-wideband (UltraWide Band) is referred to as UWB, which adopts new ultra-wideband wireless technology that is very different from traditional communication technology. It sends and receives extremely narrow pulses with nanoseconds or less to transmit data with the vehicle, has a bandwidth of 3.1 to 10.6 GHz, and is not easily interfered by other signals. Through the interaction between the UWB of the ring-type car key and the UWB of the vehicle, the centimeter-level distance from the vehicle can be identified by using the characteristics of the positioning algorithm, and a quick response can be easily achieved, so that the user wearing the ring-type car key can automatically control the car without feeling.

[0038] The ring-type car key may further include a battery 70 and a circuit board 60 . The communication module 30 and the battery 70 are both mounted on the circuit board 60 . The battery 70 may provide power to the communication module 30 , and the circuit board 60 is used to transmit control signals to the communication module 30 .

[0039] A trigger switch is provided in the mounting cavity 21 near the button hole 22. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the circuit board 60 and the touch button 40. When the touch button 40 generates a control signal, the trigger switch can trigger the communication module 30 to turn on or off. The touch button 40 can be a capacitive touch button 40, a resistive touch button 40, an infrared touch button 40, or a surface acoustic wave touch button 40.

[0040] The touch button 40 and the button hole 22 can be sealed by a sealant or a sealing ring, which is not limited here. The touch button 40 does not need to move when generating a control signal, so there is no need to reserve a movement gap between the touch button 40 and the mounting seat 20, which is easier to seal, so the waterproof performance is better. Since the ring-type car key is worn on the user's finger, it is easier for the user to wade in water during daily activities. Therefore, by setting the touch button 40, it can effectively prevent external moisture from entering the mounting cavity 21 and causing the communication module 30 to malfunction, thereby ensuring the functional stability of the ring-type car key.

[0041] The touch button 40 is mounted on the outer wall of the mounting seat 20 , and may be protruding from the outer wall of the mounting seat 20 , or may be embedded in the outer wall of the mounting seat 20 , which is not limited here.

[0042] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer wall surface of the mounting seat 20 is provided with a key slot 23, the key hole 22 is provided at the bottom of the key slot 23, and the touch key 40 is installed in the key slot 23. In this way, the matching area between the touch key 40 and the mounting seat 20 can be increased, the installation stability can be improved, and the touch key 40 can also be protected. The touch surface of the touch key 40 can be flush with the notch of the key slot 23, thereby improving the appearance integrity of the ring-type car key.

[0043] The touch button 40 may be located on one side of the ring 10 in the thickness direction, or may be located on the peripheral side of the ring 10 , which is not limited here.

[0044] For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mounting base 20 has a first side wall 24 located on the peripheral side of the ring 10, and the touch button 40 is installed on the first side wall 24. In this way, the touch button 40 can be located on the peripheral side of the ring 10, and when the ring-type car key is in a wearing state, the touch button 40 is located on the left and right sides of the finger wearing the ring-type car key, so that the user can more easily contact the touch button 40 when control is required, thereby improving the user's convenience.

[0045] The number of the touch button 40 may be one, or two or more, which is not limited here.

[0046] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the mounting base 20 further has a second side wall 25 opposite to the first side wall 24, the first side wall 24 and the second side wall 25 are both provided with the button hole 22, and the number of the touch buttons 40 is two, and the two touch buttons 40 are respectively installed on the first side wall 24 and the second side wall 25. When the ring-type car key is in the wearing state, the two touch buttons 40 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the finger wearing the ring-type car key, and the user can control the communication module 30 to turn on by touching one of the touch buttons 40, and control the communication module 30 to turn off by touching the other touch button 40.

[0047] In practical applications, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first side wall 24 and the second side wall 25 smoothly transition with the outer peripheral wall of the ring 10, thereby improving the appearance integrity of the ring type car key.

[0048] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the installation cavity 21 has an opening away from the wearing space 11, and the ring-type car key further includes a decorative cover plate 50, which is covered at the opening of the installation cavity 21. During the processing of the ring-type car key, the communication module 30 and other functional components can be installed into the installation cavity 21 through the opening of the installation cavity 21, and then the installation cavity 21 is closed by the decorative cover plate 50, and the decorative cover plate 50 is sealed and connected to the mounting seat 20. The decorative cover plate 50 can also play a decorative role on the ring-type car key to achieve a wearing decorative effect of the ring-type car key.

[0049] Specifically, the decorative cover plate 50 is configured as a knock sensor element and is electrically connected to the communication module 30, and the decorative cover plate 50 is used to control the communication module 30 to be turned on or off when a preset knock instruction is received. The knock sensor element is a vibration transmission element, and the knock sensor element is configured to generate a control signal when a preset knock instruction is received. For example, the decorative cover plate 50 can be configured to generate an on signal to control the communication module 30 to be turned on when it is knocked twice in succession, and to generate a off signal to control the communication module 30 to be turned off when it is knocked three times in succession. In this way, the user can increase the way to control the vehicle through the ring-type car key, further improving the user's convenience.

[0050] In practical applications, the ring 10 and the mounting seat 20 are integrally formed, thereby improving the overall structural strength and connection strength of the ring 10 and the mounting seat 20, and further improving the appearance integrity of the ring-type car key. In combination with the above-mentioned embodiment of the decorative cover plate 50, the ring 10 and the mounting seat 20 can be made of metal materials to improve the ability to resist knocks; the decorative cover plate 50 is set as a non-metallic cover plate, such as a glass plate or a plastic plate, so that the signal of the communication module 30 passes through the decorative cover plate 50 to enter and exit the mounting cavity 21, ensuring that the ring-type car key can correctly identify the vehicle signal to improve the control effect of the car.

[0051] For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the ring 10 is provided with a deformation notch 12, and the deformation notch 12 is opposite to the position of the mounting seat 20. When the user wears the ring-type car key, the ring 10 can be appropriately enlarged through the deformation notch 12 to reduce the wearing difficulty of the user and improve the wearing convenience.

[0052] The utility model also provides an automobile assembly, which includes an automobile and a ring-type automobile key. The specific structure of the ring-type automobile key refers to the above embodiment. Since the automobile assembly adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here. The ring-type automobile key is connected to the automobile for communication.

[0053] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ring-type car key, characterized in that: include: A ring, wherein the ring is surrounded to form a wearing space; A mounting seat, the mounting seat being arranged on a side of the ring away from the wearing space, the mounting seat being provided with a mounting cavity and a button hole communicating with the mounting cavity; A communication module, the communication module is installed in the installation cavity, and the communication module is used to communicate with external components; A touch button is installed on the mounting base and is electrically connected to the communication module through the button hole. The touch button is used to control the communication module to be turned on or off.

2. The ring-type automobile key according to claim 1, characterized in that: A key slot is formed on the outer wall of the mounting seat, the key hole is formed at the bottom of the key slot, and the touch key is installed in the key slot.

3. The ring-type automobile key according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat has a first side wall located on the peripheral side of the ring ring, and the touch button is mounted on the first side wall.

4. The ring-type automobile key according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat also has a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are both provided with the button holes, the number of the touch buttons is two, and the two touch buttons are respectively mounted on the first side wall and the second side wall.

5. The ring-type automobile key according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first side wall and the second side wall smoothly transition with the outer peripheral wall of the ring.

6. The ring-type automobile key according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The installation cavity has an opening facing away from the wearing space, and the ring-type automobile key also includes a decorative cover plate, which is arranged to cover the opening of the installation cavity.

7. The ring-type automobile key according to claim 6, characterized in that: The decorative cover plate is configured as a knock sensor element and is electrically connected to the communication module. The decorative cover plate is used to control the communication module to be turned on or off when receiving a preset knock instruction.

8. The ring-type automobile key according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ring and the mounting seat are integrally formed.

9. The ring-type automobile key according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The ring ring is provided with a deformation notch, and the deformation notch is opposite to the position of the mounting seat.

10. An automobile component, characterized in that: The invention comprises a car and a ring-type car key as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the ring-type car key is communicatively connected with the car.

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