Remote control key

Abstract

The utility model relates to a remote control key which comprises a bottom shell and an upper cover arranged above the bottom shell in a covering mode, the upper cover is provided with a control button, the bottom shell is connected with the upper cover through a buckle structure, and a flange extending downwards is arranged at the position, close to the outer periphery, of the lower surface of the upper cover. A supporting rib is arranged at the position, corresponding to the flange, of the inner wall face of the bottom shell, and when the bottom shell and the upper cover are in an installation state, the bottom face of the flange abuts against the top face of the supporting rib. The key is simple in structure and convenient to disassemble and assemble, and when the key falls off or falls off, the supporting rib and the flange abut against each other more tightly, so that the bottom shell and the upper cover are connected more reliably, and the situation that the bottom shell and the upper cover are cracked or opened or uneven in gap is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of key technology, and in particular to a remote control key. Background Technology

[0002] Existing remote control keys can control the opening / locking of door locks, enabling remote opening and locking of doors. A remote control key typically consists of a base and a top cover. The space enclosed by the base and top cover houses the battery, PCB board, and other components.

[0003] In existing remote control keys, the bottom shell and top cover are fixed together with screws. When the battery needs to be replaced or repaired, special tools are required to remove the screws, which is cumbersome. After replacing the battery, the screw holes on the bottom shell and top cover must be aligned before the screws can be installed using special tools, making the entire installation process cumbersome and causing great inconvenience to users. In addition, when the remote control key is dropped or fallen, it can easily cause uneven gaps between the top cover and the bottom shell. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a remote control key that is easy and quick to assemble and disassemble and is reliable in assembly.

[0005] This application provides a remote control key, including a bottom shell and a top cover disposed on the bottom shell. The top cover is provided with a control button. The bottom shell and the top cover are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. The lower surface of the top cover is provided with a downwardly extending flange near the outer periphery. The inner wall surface of the bottom shell is provided with a support rib at the position corresponding to the flange. When the bottom shell and the top cover are in the installed state, the bottom surface of the flange abuts against the top surface of the support rib.

[0006] In one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion is disposed on the upper cover, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is disposed on the bottom shell. The bottom surface of the first snap-fit ​​portion abuts against the top surface of the support rib.

[0007] In one embodiment, the bottom shell includes a bottom plate and an extension plate extending upward from the periphery of the bottom plate. The first snap-fit ​​portion is a first buckle, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is a slot formed on the inner peripheral wall of the extension plate. The first buckle includes a first snap foot portion that can snap into the slot. The support rib is located on the upper surface of the bottom plate and below the slot.

[0008] In one embodiment, there are at least three first snap-fit ​​portions, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the upper cover, and at least one flange is provided between two adjacent first snap-fit ​​portions, the flange extending along the circumference of the upper cover.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bottom shell and the top cover together form a cavity, and a PCB board that can be electrically connected to the control button is disposed in the cavity. The PCB board is constrained to one of the bottom shell and the top cover.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lower surface of the upper cover is provided with a second buckle for engaging the PCB board, and the second buckle and the lower surface of the upper cover form a limiting groove for the corresponding position of the PCB board to be located therein.

[0011] In one embodiment, there are at least two second buckles, which are arranged at circumferential intervals along the top cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, a positioning post and a positioning hole are provided between the upper surface of the bottom shell and the lower surface of the top cover, and one of the positioning post and the positioning hole is provided on the upper surface of the bottom shell, and the other of the positioning post and the positioning hole is provided on the lower surface of the top cover.

[0013] In one embodiment, the bottom shell includes a bottom plate and an extension plate extending upward from the periphery of the bottom plate. The top edge of the extension plate has at least two notches for installing a hanging rope, and the notches are spaced apart along the length of the extension plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom shell is provided with a ring of support ribs that extend circumferentially along the bottom shell.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the remote control key provided in this application uses a snap-fit ​​structure to connect the bottom shell and the top cover, facilitating their assembly and disassembly. Since the cavity enclosed by the bottom shell and top cover typically houses the battery, the ease of battery replacement or repair saves time and effort. Furthermore, the abutment between the support rib and the flange ensures a tighter connection when the key is dropped, making the connection between the bottom shell and the top cover more reliable and preventing cracks, openings, or uneven gaps between them. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a remote control key according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view of the middle section of the structure;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the middle section of the structure from another angle;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the upper and middle covers;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the middle PCB board and the top cover;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the middle and bottom shell structure.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Bottom shell; 11. Base plate; 111. Support rib; 12. Extension plate; 121. Slot; 122. Notch; 13. Positioning hole; 2. Top cover; 21. Flange; 22. First buckle; 221. First buckle foot; 23. Second buckle; 231. Second buckle foot; 24. Positioning post; 3. Cavity; 4. Control button; 5. Buckle structure; 6. PCB board; 7. Limiting groove; 8. Hanging rope. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," "bottom," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are merely for describing various exemplary structural parts and elements of this application. However, their use herein is for illustrative purposes only and is determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings, and does not represent the only possible implementation. Since the embodiments disclosed in this application can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating orientation are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] It should be noted that "axial arrangement" means that the overall arrangement direction is along the axial direction, including but not limited to axial extension, and may be at an angle to the axial direction.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this application discloses a remote control key. Figures 1-3 As shown, the remote control key includes a bottom shell 1 and an upper cover 2 covering the bottom shell 1. The upper cover 2 is provided with a control button 4. The bottom shell 1 and the upper cover 2 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure 5. The lower surface of the upper cover 2 is provided with a downwardly extending flange 21 near the outer periphery. The inner wall surface of the bottom shell 1 is provided with a support rib 111 at the position corresponding to the flange 21. When the bottom shell 1 and the upper cover 2 are installed, the bottom surface of the flange 21 abuts against the top surface of the support rib 111.

[0031] Understandably, the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure 5, facilitating their assembly and disassembly. Since the cavity 3 enclosed by the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 typically houses the battery, the ease of battery replacement saves time and effort. Because the supporting rib 111 abuts against the flange 21, the contact between the supporting rib 111 and the flange 21 is even tighter when the key is dropped or falls, making the connection between the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 more reliable and preventing cracks, openings, or uneven gaps between them.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the aforementioned snap-fit ​​structure 5 includes a first snap-fit ​​portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion that snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion is located on the upper cover 2, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is located on the bottom shell 1. The bottom surface of the first snap-fit ​​portion abuts against the top surface of the support rib 111. It can be understood that the abutment between the bottom surface of the first snap-fit ​​portion and the top surface of the support rib 111 improves the uniformity and reliability of the circumferential connection between the bottom shell 1 and the upper cover 2. In the event of a key being dropped or falling, it further increases the reliability of the connection between the bottom shell 1 and the upper cover 2, and further avoids cracks, openings, or uneven gaps between the bottom shell 1 and the upper cover 2.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first latching portion is a latching inlet, and the second latching portion is a latching insertion portion. Specifically, a protruding plate extends downward from the periphery of the upper cover 2, and the latching inlet is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the protruding plate. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom shell 1 includes a bottom plate 11 and an extension plate 12 extending upward from the periphery of the bottom plate 11. The first engaging part is a first latch 22, and the second engaging part is a slot 121 formed on the inner peripheral wall of the extension plate 12. The first latch 22 includes a first latching foot 221 that can be engaged into the slot 121. The support rib 111 is located on the upper surface of the bottom plate 11 and below the slot 121.

[0034] There are at least three first snap-fit ​​portions, arranged at intervals along the circumference of the upper cover 2. At least one flange 21 is provided between two adjacent first snap-fit ​​portions, and the flange 21 extends along the circumference of the upper cover 2. The following description uses an example with four first snap-fit ​​portions as shown in the figure. Figure 4 As shown, two flanges 21 are provided between two adjacent first snap-fit ​​portions, arranged circumferentially along the upper cover 2.

[0035] In one embodiment, support ribs 111 are provided at positions corresponding to both the flange 21 and the first engaging portion. In this embodiment, as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom shell 1 is provided with a ring of support ribs 111, which extend circumferentially along the bottom shell 1. This facilitates the installation of the support ribs 111, which is not limited by the number of flanges 21 and the first snap-fit ​​portion. One ring of support ribs 111 can abut against each flange 21 and the first snap-fit ​​portion, making processing more convenient.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 together form a cavity 3. A PCB board 6, electrically connected to the control button 4, is disposed within the cavity 3. The PCB board 6 is constrained to one of the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2. In one embodiment, the PCB board 6 is constrained to the bottom shell 1. When the control button 4 is arranged to move up and down relative to the top cover 2, and is in a downward-pressed state, it is electrically connected to the PCB board 6, and the remote control key operates.

[0037] In this embodiment, the PCB board 6 is constrained to the upper cover 2. To facilitate the fixing of the PCB board 6, such as... Figures 2-5 As shown, the lower surface of the upper cover 2 is provided with a second latch 23 for engaging the PCB board 6. The aforementioned flange 21 and the first latch 22 are both located around the second latch 23. The second latch 23 and the lower surface of the upper cover 2 enclose a limiting groove 7 for the corresponding position of the PCB board 6. The second latch 23 has a second latching foot 231, which is located below the PCB board 6 when the PCB board 6 is engaged with the upper cover 2. There are at least two second latches 23, arranged at intervals along the circumference of the upper cover 2. In this embodiment, there are two second latches 23. The second latching feet 231 of both second latches 23 face the PCB board 6 and are arranged opposite to the aforementioned first latching feet 221. In other embodiments, there are three or more second latches 23.

[0038] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a positioning pin 24 and a positioning hole 13 are provided between the upper surface of the bottom shell 1 and the lower surface of the top cover 2, which are designed to interlock. One of the positioning pin 24 and the positioning hole 13 is located on the upper surface of the bottom shell 1, and the other is located on the lower surface of the top cover 2. It can be understood that the precise positioning of the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 can be achieved through the cooperation of the positioning pin 24 and the positioning hole 13. After positioning, only pressing the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 is required to assemble them. The entire process is convenient, quick, and saves time and effort.

[0039] In one embodiment, the positioning post 24 is located on the upper surface of the upper cover 2 and extends upward, and the positioning hole 13 is located on the upper surface of the bottom shell 1. In this embodiment, the positioning post 24 is located on the lower surface of the upper cover 2 and extends downward, and the positioning hole 13 is located on the lower surface of the bottom shell 1.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the top edge of the extension plate 12 of the bottom shell 1 has at least two notches 122 for installing the lanyard 8, spaced apart along the length of the extension plate 12. Thus, when installing the lanyard 8, it is only necessary to slip the lanyard 8 onto the portion between the two notches 122, with the portion of the lanyard 8 located within the corresponding notch 122. Furthermore, when the battery needs to be replaced or repaired, the notches 122 can also serve as pry openings to open the top cover 2 and the bottom shell 1, making the removal of the remote control key more convenient.

[0041] In this embodiment, the cross-sections of both the bottom shell 1 and the top cover 2 are circular.

[0042] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0043] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A remote key, comprising a bottom case (1) and an upper cover (2) arranged above the bottom case (1), the upper cover (2) being provided with a control button (4), characterized in that, The bottom shell (1) and the upper cover (2) are connected through a buckle structure (5), and the lower surface of the upper cover (2) is provided with a flange (21) extending downward near the outer periphery, and the inner wall surface of the bottom shell (1) is provided with a support rib (111) corresponding to the flange (21), and the bottom surface of the flange (21) and the top surface of the support rib (111) abut in the mounted state of the bottom shell (1) and the upper cover (2).

2. The key fob of claim 1, wherein, The buckle structure (5) comprises a first clamping part and a second clamping part clamped with the first clamping part, the first clamping part is arranged on the upper cover (2), and the second clamping part is arranged on the bottom shell (1), and the bottom surface of the first clamping part abuts with the top surface of the support rib (111).

3. The key fob of claim 2, wherein, The bottom shell (1) comprises a bottom plate (11) and an extension plate (12) extending upward from the periphery of the bottom plate (11), the first clamping part is a first buckle (22), the second clamping part is a clamping groove (121) arranged on the inner wall of the extension plate (12), the first buckle (22) comprises a first clamping leg (221) capable of being clamped into the clamping groove (121), and the support rib (111) is located on the upper surface of the bottom plate (11) and below the clamping groove (121).

4. The key fob of claim 2, wherein, The first clamping part is at least three, and is arranged in a circumferential direction of the upper cover (2), and at least one flange (21) is arranged between adjacent two first clamping parts, and the flange (21) extends in the circumferential direction of the upper cover (2).

5. The key fob of claim 1, wherein, The bottom shell (1) and the upper cover (2) jointly enclose a cavity (3), and a PCB (6) capable of being electrically connected with the control button (4) is arranged in the cavity (3), and the PCB (6) is constrained on one of the bottom shell (1) and the upper cover (2).

6. The key fob of claim 5, wherein, The lower surface of the upper cover (2) is provided with a second buckle (23) clamping the PCB (6), and the second buckle (23) and the lower surface of the upper cover (2) jointly form a limiting groove (7) for the corresponding position of the PCB (6).

7. The key fob of claim 6, wherein, The second buckle (23) is at least two, and is arranged in a circumferential direction of the upper cover (2).

8. The key fob of claim 1, wherein, The upper surface of the bottom shell (1) and the lower surface of the upper cover (2) are provided with a positioning column (24) and a positioning hole (13) inserted and matched, one of the positioning column (24) and the positioning hole (13) is arranged on the upper surface of the bottom shell (1), and the other of the positioning column (24) and the positioning hole (13) is arranged on the lower surface of the upper cover (2).

9. The key fob of claim 1, wherein, The bottom shell (1) comprises a bottom plate (11) and an extension plate (12) extending upward from the periphery of the bottom plate (11), and the top edge of the extension plate (12) is provided with at least a notch (122) for mounting a hanging rope (8), and the notch (122) is two and is arranged in a length direction of the extension plate (12).

10. The key fob of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The bottom shell (1) is provided with a circle of the support ribs (111) extending along the circumference of the bottom shell (1).

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