Key with protective sleeve and locking structure comprising key

Abstract

The utility model provides a key with a protective sleeve. The key comprises a key body and a protective sleeve, the protective sleeve is sequentially divided into a sleeve handle, a sleeve body and a fastener from top to bottom, the upper end of the key body is embedded in the sleeve handle, the sleeve body is configured to be capable of being folded or stretched along the key body, and the fastener is used for sealing the sleeve body when the key body is in an idle state. According to the key, the problem that the key body of the existing key with the protective sleeve is difficult to better protect, so that the key body is easy to deform and break can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of locking structures, and more specifically, relates to a key with a protective sleeve and a locking structure comprising the key. Background Art

[0002] Construction trucks are the backbone of a construction project, significantly reducing manpower and accelerating construction progress. However, they operate in harsh environments, which can lead to a large amount of foreign matter clinging to the vehicle's body. This can make it difficult to open the doors and even damage the door locking mechanism, severely impacting the vehicle's usability.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, existing methods employ keys with protective covers to shield the key body and keyhole, thereby protecting the vehicle door's locking mechanism. However, while these existing keys with protective covers are structurally stable, they fail to effectively protect the key body when idle, leading to deformation and even breakage. This makes them unsuitable for use in harsh environments, such as those found in construction vehicles. Therefore, improvements are needed to existing keys with protective covers that can better adapt to harsh environments and provide greater convenience to construction vehicle drivers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that the existing key with a protective cover is difficult to provide good protection for the key body, which causes the key to be easily deformed and broken.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the utility model provides a key with a protective sleeve and a locking structure including the key.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a key with a protective sleeve, comprising:

[0007] Key body;

[0008] The protective sleeve is divided into a sleeve handle, a sleeve body and a fastener from top to bottom. The upper end of the key body is embedded in the sleeve handle. The sleeve body is configured to be folded or stretched along the key body. The fastener is used to close the sleeve body when the key body is in an idle state.

[0009] Optionally, the sleeve is a cylindrical structure made of silicone or PVC material.

[0010] Optionally, the fastener includes a first magnetic strip and a second magnetic strip that are arranged opposite to each other and have opposite magnetic properties.

[0011] Optionally, the sleeve handle has a through slot running through its wall, and the through slot is used to connect it to an external hanging ring.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a locking structure comprising the key with a protective sleeve as described in any one of the above items, the locking structure further comprising:

[0013] A lock body is provided with a keyhole, and a plurality of connection columns for connecting with external equipment are provided at the lower end of the lock body.

[0014] Optionally, the internal structure of the keyhole is adapted to the structure of the key body.

[0015] Optionally, when the key body is inserted into the keyhole, the sleeve is in a folded state and covers the circumference of the keyhole.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] The key with a protective sleeve proposed in this utility model is provided with a protective sleeve that is divided into a sleeve handle, a sleeve body, and a fastener from top to bottom. The upper end of the key body is embedded in the sleeve handle, and the sleeve body is configured to be foldable or stretchable along the key body. The fastener is used to seal the sleeve body when the key body is in an idle state. Compared with existing keys with protective sleeves, the key of the utility model utilizes a foldable and stretchable sleeve body to provide sufficient protection, reduce the possibility of deformation and breakage, and thus improve its ability to withstand harsh environments. It is convenient for use in harsh environments such as those used in construction vehicles, thereby bringing greater convenience to construction vehicle drivers.

[0018] According to the above content, the present invention can effectively solve the problem that the existing key with a protective cover is difficult to better protect the key body, resulting in the key body being easily deformed and broken.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description of the embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present invention can be better understood by referring to the following description made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to represent the same or similar components.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a key with a protective sleeve according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a key with a protective sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a locking structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 1-Key body;

[0026] 2-Handle;

[0027] 3- housing;

[0028] 4-First magnetic stripe;

[0029] 5- Second magnetic strip;

[0030] 6-through slot;

[0031] 7-lock body;

[0032] 8-Connecting column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to more fully understand the technical solution of the present invention, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more comprehensive and detailed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings below. Obviously, the one or more embodiments of the present invention described below are only one or more of the specific ways of implementing the technical solution of the present invention, and are not exhaustive. It should be understood that other ways belonging to a general utility model concept can be used to implement the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be limited by the exemplary embodiments described. Based on one or more embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Example: Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a key with a protective sleeve according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a key with a protective cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-2 , an embodiment of the utility model provides a key with a protective sleeve, comprising:

[0036] Key body 1;

[0037] The protective sleeve is divided into a sleeve handle 2, a sleeve body 3 and a fastener from top to bottom. The upper end of the key body 1 is embedded in the sleeve handle 2. The sleeve body 3 is configured to be able to be folded or stretched along the key body 1. The fastener is used to close the sleeve body 3 when the key body 1 is in an idle state.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, the sleeve 3 is a cylindrical structure made of silicone or PVC. Of course, it should be appreciated that the sleeve can also be made of other materials, such as cowhide, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Any material that can achieve the same technical effect as the present invention is also protected by the present invention.

[0039] In one embodiment, the fastener includes a first magnetic strip 4 and a second magnetic strip 5 that are oppositely disposed and have opposite magnetic properties.

[0040] Specifically, when the key body is in an idle state, the first magnetic strip and the second magnetic strip can attract each other, so that the lower end of the sleeve is in a retracted state, thereby closing the sleeve to fully wrap the key body and achieve better protection effect.

[0041] In one embodiment, the handle 2 has a through slot 6 extending through its wall for connecting it to an external hanging ring. Specifically, after the external hanging ring is connected to the through slot, it can be used to hang a key at a designated location or connect to other hanging accessories for easy carrying by the driver.

[0042] The key with a protective sleeve proposed in this utility model is provided with a protective sleeve that is divided into a sleeve handle, a sleeve body, and a fastener from top to bottom. The upper end of the key body is embedded in the sleeve handle, and the sleeve body is configured to be foldable or stretchable along the key body. The fastener is used to seal the sleeve body when the key body is in an idle state. Compared with existing keys with protective sleeves, the key of the utility model utilizes a foldable and stretchable sleeve body to provide sufficient protection, reduce the possibility of deformation and breakage, and thus improve its ability to withstand harsh environments. It is convenient for use in harsh environments such as those used in construction vehicles, thereby bringing greater convenience to construction vehicle drivers.

[0043] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a locking structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0044] Accordingly, if Figure 3 As shown, the present invention further provides a locking structure, including the key with a protective sleeve in any of the above embodiments, and the locking structure further includes:

[0045] The lock body 7 has a keyhole, and the lower end of the lock body 7 is provided with a plurality of connecting columns 8 for connecting with external equipment.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the internal structure of the keyhole is adapted to the structure of the key body 1 .

[0047] In a specific embodiment, when the key body 1 is inserted into the keyhole, the sleeve 3 is in a folded state and covers the circumference of the keyhole.

[0048] Specifically, when the key body is inserted into the keyhole, the sleeve can shield the key body and the exposed part of the lock body to prevent external impurities from adhering to them, thereby achieving better protection effect.

[0049] The locking structure of the utility model utilizes a sleeve that can be folded and stretched to cover the key body and the keyhole, effectively preventing the adhesion of external impurities, and is more practical.

[0050] When the key with a protective cover and the locking structure including the same are in use, when the key body is in an idle state, the first magnet and the second magnet can be closed to cover the key body. When the key body is inserted into the keyhole, the cover can be folded upward so that the cover can cover the exposed parts of the key body and the lock body.

[0051] In addition, the key with a protective cover and the locking structure including the key of the present invention can also be used in other equipment or scenarios besides engineering vehicles and their application environments, and can also achieve corresponding effects.

[0052] Although one or more embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented in any other form without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative and not restrictive, and many modifications and substitutions will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A key with a protective cover, characterized in that: include: Key body; The protective sleeve is divided into a sleeve handle, a sleeve body and a fastener from top to bottom. The upper end of the key body is embedded in the sleeve handle. The sleeve body is configured to be folded or stretched along the key body. The fastener is used to close the sleeve body when the key body is in an idle state.

2. The key with a protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve is a cylindrical structure made of silica gel or PVC.

3. The key with a protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener includes a first magnetic strip and a second magnetic strip that are oppositely disposed and have opposite magnetic properties.

4. The key with a protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve handle is provided with a through slot penetrating through its wall, and the through slot is used to connect it with an external hanging ring.

5. A locking structure, characterized in that: The key with the protective sleeve according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the locking structure further comprises: A lock body is provided with a keyhole, and a plurality of connection columns for connecting with external equipment are provided at the lower end of the lock body.

6. The locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The internal structure of the keyhole is adapted to the structure of the key body.

7. The locking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the key body is inserted into the key hole, the sleeve is in a folded state and covers the peripheral side of the key hole.

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