Car model key

By using a two-color injection molding process and a car model shell design, combined with the integration of a mechanical key and an NFC card, the problem of the lack of aesthetics in car keys has been solved, resulting in a beautiful and practical car model key design.

CN223523532UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07ZHEJIANG GEELY HLDG GRP CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422906751.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Modern car key designs lack personalization and artistry; their shapes are simple and function-oriented, lacking aesthetic appeal.

Method used

The car body cover and headlights are molded using a two-color injection molding process. Combined with the car model shell design, it integrates a mechanical key and NFC card. The use of silicone pads and bracket structures enhances stability and aesthetics, and provides wear resistance through a protective layer.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves both practicality and aesthetics in car keys, allowing them to be used as decorative items. Furthermore, the two-color injection molding process enhances the appearance quality and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a car model key. The car model key comprises a car model shell, and a bracket and a key which are arranged in the car model shell. And the key is fixed on the bracket. The car model shell comprises a car body upper cover, a car body lower cover and car lamps. The key is designed into a car model shape, can be used as an ornament and also can be used as the key, and is attractive and practical.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile key, in particular to a car model key. BACKGROUND

[0002] The design and manufacturing process of automobile key gradually become more diversified and complex with the progress of technology. Especially on some high-end car model keys. However, although modern automobile keys have made significant progress in technology and function, their appearance design is usually less modified, the form is mostly simple and functional-oriented, and lacks personalization and artistry.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a car model key to solve the above technical problems. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present application provides a car model key, which is beautiful and practical.

[0005] According to the embodiments of the present application, a car model key is provided, which comprises a car model shell, a support and a key arranged in the car model shell; the key is fixed on the support; the car model shell comprises a car body upper cover, a car body lower cover and a car lamp.

[0006] Further, the car body upper cover and the car lamp are formed by using a double-color injection molding process.

[0007] Further, the key comprises a mechanical key and an NFC card, and the NFC card and the mechanical key are arranged on opposite sides of the support, respectively.

[0008] Further, the front side of the car body lower cover is provided with a protrusion, and the front side of the car body upper cover is provided with a clamping hook; the protrusion and the clamping hook cooperate to limit the forward movement of the car body upper cover relative to the car body lower cover.

[0009] Further, the two sides of the car body lower cover are provided with a plurality of positioning bosses, and the positioning bosses are provided with notches; the car body upper cover is provided with a plurality of positioning blocks, and the positioning blocks comprise limiting portions and clamping portions; the limiting portions abut against the positioning bosses, and the clamping portions are clamped in the notches.

[0010] Further, the support comprises a flat plate and support plates located on the front and rear sides of the flat plate, and the upper surface of the flat plate is provided with a plurality of stop blocks, which surround an installation space for positioning the mechanical key.

[0011] Further, the lower surface of the flat plate is provided with a rib plate, and the NFC card is arranged below the rib plate; the distance between the NFC card and the mechanical key is greater than or equal to 15mm.

[0012] Further, the front and rear sides of the underbody cover are provided with mounting seats, the mounting seat comprises a buckle and a vertical plate at both ends; the supporting plate is provided with a clamping groove for fixing the buckle and an opening for accommodating the vertical plate.

[0013] Further, a silica gel pad is arranged on the bracket and located on one side of the mechanical key and in contact with the mechanical key.

[0014] Further, the upper cover comprises an upper outer cover and an upper inner cover which are buckled to each other; the car lamp is formed by using a double-color injection molding process with the upper outer cover.

[0015] Further, two car lamps are arranged on the two sides of the upper outer cover respectively; two recesses are arranged on the two sides of the upper inner cover respectively, and the car lamps protrude into the recesses.

[0016] Further, a protective layer is arranged on the outer surface of the upper cover, and the protective layer is transparent.

[0017] Further, a positioning column is arranged on the upper surface of the bracket, and a through hole is arranged on the mechanical key and matched with the positioning column.

[0018] The present application has the following beneficial effects: the key is designed in the shape of a car model, which can be used as a decorative piece and a key, and is beautiful and practical.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming part of the specification, show embodiments consistent with the present specification, and together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present specification.

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the car model key of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the car model key of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 is another sectional view of the car model key of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the upper outer cover and the car lamp of the car model key of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the upper inner cover of the car model key of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a lower cover of a vehicle body of the vehicle model key of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a bracket of the vehicle model key of the present application;

[0029] Figure 9 is a perspective view of an assembly of the lower cover of the vehicle body, the bracket and the NFC card of the vehicle model key of the present application;

[0030] Figure 10 is a sectional view of the assembly of the lower cover of the vehicle body, the bracket and the NFC card of the present application;

[0031] Figure 11 is another sectional view of the assembly of the lower cover of the vehicle body, the bracket and the NFC card of the present application.

[0032] Explanation of Reference Signs:

[0033] 10 - vehicle model shell; 11 - upper cover of vehicle body; 11A - upper outer cover; 11B - upper inner cover; 111 - clamping hook; 112 - positioning block; 113 - limiting part; 114 - clamping part; 115 - groove; 116 - notch; 117 - protrusion; 12 - lower cover of vehicle body; 121 - protrusion; 122 - positioning boss; 123 - recess; 124 - mounting seat; 125 - clasp; 126 - vertical plate; 13 - vehicle light;

[0034] 20 - bracket; 21 - flat plate; 211 - stop block; 212 - rib plate; 22 - support plate; 221 - clamping slot; 222 - opening; 23 - positioning column;

[0035] 30 - key; 31 - mechanical key; 311 - through hole; 32 - NFC card;

[0036] 40 - silica gel pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or modes of implementation) of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0038] If the application embodiments involve the terms of direction indication or position relationship (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative position relationship, motion condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the certain posture changes, the direction indication or position relationship also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] Referring to Figures 1-2 The application discloses a car model key, which comprises a car model shell 10 and a bracket 20, a key 30 and a silica gel pad 40 arranged in the car model shell 10. The key 30 comprises a mechanical key 31 and an NFC card 32, and the mechanical key 31 and the NFC card 32 are fixed on the bracket 20.

[0040] The car model shell 10 comprises a car body upper cover 11, a car body lower cover 12 and a car lamp 13. The car body upper cover 11 and the car lamp 13 are formed by using a double-color injection molding process. The car body upper cover 11 comprises an upper outer cover 11A and an upper inner cover 11B, and the upper outer cover 11A is wrapped outside the upper inner cover 11B. Specifically, the car lamp 13 is formed by double-color injection molding with the upper outer cover 11A.

[0041] The front part of the car body upper cover 11 is provided with the car lamp 13, and in the drawings, two car lamps 13 are arranged on each side. During manufacturing, the upper outer cover 11A is first formed, and a groove is formed at the position corresponding to the car lamp 13. Then, the second injection molding is performed on the basis of the upper outer cover 11A, that is, the injection molding is continued at the position of the groove, and the formation of the car lamp 13 is completed. The upper outer cover 11A is of one color, and the car lamp 13 is of another color.

[0042] In other embodiments, the upper outer cover 11A and the car lamp 13 can also be formed by one-time injection molding, and only the color of the plastic raw material needs to be different. The rear part and other positions of the car body upper cover 11 can also be provided with car lamps, and the car lamps can all be formed by using the double-color injection molding process. The car lamps can also have a plurality of different colors.

[0043] According to other embodiments of the application, the car body upper cover 11 can also adopt an integrated structure.

[0044] Please continue to refer to Figures 3-6 and Figure 11As shown, the front side of the upper body cover 11 is provided with a hook 111, and the left and right sides of the upper body cover 11 are respectively provided with a plurality of positioning blocks 112. The hook 111 and the positioning blocks 112 are specifically arranged on the upper inner cover 11B. The positioning block 112 is L-shaped, and includes a limiting portion 113 and a clamping portion 114 which are perpendicular to each other. The limiting portion 113 is located at the front side of the clamping portion 114, and the limiting portion 113 is arranged in the left-right direction, and the clamping portion 114 is arranged in the front-rear direction.

[0045] The two sides of the upper inner cover 11B are respectively provided with two grooves 115, and the positions of the grooves 115 correspond to the positions of the vehicle lamps 13. During the forming of the upper outer cover 11A or the vehicle lamps 13, the internal structure of the vehicle lamps 13, i.e. the part not exposed, can be arranged to protrude downward, and after the upper outer cover 11A and the upper inner cover 11B are assembled, the internal structure of the vehicle lamps 13 can protrude into the grooves 115 to form a fixed structure with the upper inner cover 11B. In this way, the cooperation between the upper inner cover 11B and the upper outer cover 11A is further enhanced, and the stability of the upper body cover 11 is ensured.

[0046] The four peripheral edges of the upper inner cover 11B are provided with a plurality of notches 116, and the four peripheral edges of the upper outer cover 11A are correspondingly provided with a plurality of protrusions 117. The protrusions 117 are accommodated in the notches 116, thereby realizing the fixation of the upper outer cover 11A and the upper inner cover 11B. In another embodiment, the upper outer cover 11A and the upper inner cover 11B can also be fixed by adhesive bonding.

[0047] The car model key also includes a protective layer (not numbered in the figure), which is transparent and covers the outer surface of the upper body cover 11. The protective layer can be made of resin, polycarbonate, acrylic, silicone or glass fiber, etc. to provide wear resistance, impact resistance and other multiple protections for the upper body cover 11, prolong the service life of the car model key and improve the appearance.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figures 7-11 As shown, the front side of the lower body cover 12 is provided with a protrusion 121, and the left and right sides of the lower body cover 12 are provided with a plurality of positioning bosses 122. The protrusion 121 is used to cooperate with the hook 111, and when assembled, the upper body cover 11 moves from back to front relative to the lower body cover 12, and the cooperation of the protrusion 121 and the hook 111 can limit the forward movement of the upper body cover 11, thereby realizing the locking between the upper body cover 11 and the lower body cover 12.

[0049] The positioning boss 122 is provided with a notch 123. The limiting portion 113 abuts against the positioning boss 122, and the clamping portion 114 is clamped with the notch 123, thereby realizing the locking of the upper body cover 11 and the lower body cover 12. The front and rear sides of the lower body cover 12 are also provided with mounting seats 124, and the mounting seat 124 includes a buckle 125 and a vertical plate 126 at both ends. The mounting seat 124 on the front side is located behind the protrusion 121.

[0050] The bracket 20 comprises a flat plate 21 and support plates 22 located on the front and back of the flat plate 21. The upper surface of the flat plate 21 is provided with a plurality of stoppers 211 which enclose an installation space for positioning the mechanical key 31. The plurality of stoppers 211 collectively fix the mechanical key 31 on the bracket 20.

[0051] The bracket 20 is further provided with a positioning column 23, and the mechanical key 31 is provided with a through hole 311 matched with the positioning column 23, which further improves the positioning accuracy and stability of the mechanical key 31 and ensures the stability and reliability of the mechanical key 31.

[0052] The lower surface of the flat plate 21 is provided with a rib plate 212, and the NFC card 32 is arranged below the rib plate 212. The NFC card 32 and the mechanical key 31 are arranged on opposite sides of the bracket 20, and the flat plate 21 and the rib plate 212 collectively separate the mechanical key 31 and the NFC card 32 to ensure a sufficient distance. When the distance between the NFC card 32 and the mechanical key 31 is greater than or equal to 15 mm, the interference of the metallic mechanical key 31 on the NFC card 32 can be effectively prevented.

[0053] In another embodiment, an electromagnetic shielding layer can also be coated on the bracket 20.

[0054] The support plates 22 extend downward from the front and back of the flat plate 21, and the support plates 22 are provided with a closed clamping groove 221 and an opening 222 arranged downward. The vertical plate 126 is inserted into the opening 222, and the buckle 125 protrudes into the clamping groove 221, thereby realizing the positioning between the support plate 22 and the mounting seat 124.

[0055] The silica gel pad 40 is arranged on the bracket 20 and contacts the mechanical key 31 on one side of the mechanical key 31. The arrangement of the silica gel pad 40 can buffer the mechanical key 31 and the bracket 20, reduce the influence of vibration and impact, and avoid loosening of the mechanical key 31.

[0056] The key 30 is designed in the shape of a car model, which can be used as a decorative piece and a key, and is beautiful and practical.

[0057] In addition, the car lamp 13 and the car body upper cover 11 are manufactured by a two-color injection molding process. Since the car lamp 13 is injection molded on the car body upper cover 11, there is no gap between them, and they are tightly joined. The positioning of the car lamp 13 and the car body upper cover 11 is realized at the same time of injection molding the car lamp 13, which is not only simple in process but also elegant and generous.

[0058] The car model key integrates the NFC card 32 and the mechanical key 31, and the NFC card 32 is close to the B-pillar of the vehicle to realize unlocking of the vehicle door. The car body upper cover 11 and the car body lower cover 12 can be opened by relative sliding, and the mechanical key 31 in the car model key is taken out to unlock without electricity.

[0059] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the drawings; any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A tumbler key, characterized in that The car model key comprises a car model shell, a support and a key arranged in the car model shell, the key is fixed on the support, and the car model shell comprises a car body upper cover, a car body lower cover and a car lamp.

2. The car model key according to claim 1, wherein the car body upper cover and the car lamp are formed by using a double-color injection molding process.

3. The car model key according to claim 1, wherein the key comprises a mechanical key and an NFC card, and the NFC card and the mechanical key are arranged on opposite sides of the support, respectively.

4. The car model key according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion is arranged on the front side of the car body lower cover, a hook is arranged on the front side of the car body upper cover, and the protrusion and the hook are matched to limit the forward movement of the car body upper cover relative to the car body lower cover.

5. The car model key according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of positioning bosses are arranged on the two sides of the car body lower cover, and notches are arranged on the positioning bosses, a plurality of positioning blocks are arranged on the car body upper cover, the positioning blocks comprise limiting portions and clamping portions, the limiting portions abut against the positioning bosses, and the clamping portions are clamped in the notches.

6. The car model key according to claim 3, wherein the support comprises a flat plate and support plates arranged on the front and back sides of the flat plate, a plurality of stoppers are arranged on the upper surface of the flat plate, and the stoppers enclose an installation space for positioning the mechanical key.

7. The car model key according to claim 6, wherein a rib plate is arranged on the lower surface of the flat plate, the NFC card is arranged below the rib plate, and the distance between the NFC card and the mechanical key is greater than or equal to 15 mm.

8. The car model key according to claim 7, wherein mounting seats are arranged on the front and back sides of the car body lower cover, the mounting seats comprise buckles and stand plates at two ends, and clamping grooves for fixing the buckles and openings for accommodating the stand plates are arranged on the support plates.

9. The car model key according to claim 3, further comprising a silica gel pad arranged on the support, and the silica gel pad is located on one side of the mechanical key and in contact with the mechanical key.

10. The car model key according to claim 1, wherein the car body upper cover comprises an upper outer cover and an upper inner cover which are clamped with each other, and the car lamp is formed by using a double-color injection molding process with the upper outer cover.

11. The car model key according to claim 10, wherein two car lamps are arranged on the two sides of the upper outer cover, respectively, two grooves are arranged on the two sides of the upper inner cover, respectively, and the car lamps protrude into the grooves.

12. The car model key according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer, the protective layer covers the outer surface of the car body upper cover, and the protective layer is transparent. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 13. The trolley key of claim 3, wherein, ​