Intelligent key cabinet facilitating car key storing and taking management

By introducing components such as fingerprint recognition and infrared sensors into the smart key cabinet, the problem of keys being easily spied on and copied is solved, achieving secure hiding and automatic disinfection of keys, thus improving storage security and hygiene.

CN224155331UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24深圳市华仕科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
深圳市华仕科技有限公司
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart key cabinets are not designed with adequate consideration for the secure concealment of keys, making them easily visible or accessible to unauthorized individuals. This poses a risk of keys being copied and taken away, threatening the security of stored keys.

Method used

A smart key cabinet was designed, which uses components such as a fingerprint recognition module, a control module, a sliding block, a rotating block, and a UV light. After fingerprint recognition authentication, the key is hidden in the sliding block. The infrared sensor and UV light are used to achieve automatic disinfection, ensuring that the key is completely hidden and cannot be viewed or copied.

Benefits of technology

It improves the security of key storage, prevents keys from being copied, enables automatic disinfection during the storage and retrieval process, and enhances the level of public health safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of key cabinets, in particular to an intelligent key cabinet convenient for car key access management, which comprises a cabinet body, a fingerprint identification module mounted on the outer wall of the cabinet body, a cavity formed in the inner wall of the cabinet body, a control module mounted on the inner wall of the cavity, and a plurality of uniformly distributed mounting plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity. A sliding block capable of moving up and down is slidably connected to the outer wall of the mounting plate, a plurality of uniformly distributed ultraviolet lamps are mounted on the inner wall of the sliding block, a rotating block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate, a key is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block, the key is placed on the inner wall of the rotating block, and the rotating block rotates along a cylinder to start a contact switch; the contact switch controls the rotating gear to drive the sliding block to move along the guide rod to shield the key, the key is completely hidden in the internal closed space, the key cannot be directly observed or touched from the outside, the key shape is prevented from being peeped or photographed and copied, and the key storage safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of key cabinet technology, and in particular to an intelligent key cabinet that facilitates the storage and management of car keys. Background Technology

[0002] Smart key cabinets are widely used in places that require efficient and secure management of car keys, such as 4S stores, car rental companies, car repair centers, logistics companies, and fleet management departments. In 4S stores, smart key cabinets can be used to manage the keys of vehicles for sale, ensuring that the keys are returned after each test drive or display. In fleet management departments, smart key cabinets can store the keys of the company's fleet vehicles, making it convenient for employees to pick up and return them.

[0003] After the smart key cabinet is installed, contact technical support to synchronize the administrator account with the key cabinet. Use the key cabinet to collect the administrator's feature information to ensure that the car key is correctly hung in the corresponding hole of the key cabinet. Log in to the key management system, enter the "Key Cabinet" module, and bind the corresponding channel of the key cabinet with the license plate number in the "Key List" interface. The super administrator can directly open the cabinet and retrieve the key by fingerprint, face recognition or IC card. The administrator adds new authorizations in the "Authorization Record", sets the authorized vehicle, object and time. After the administrator or driver has finished using it, they need to return the key online.

[0004] However, existing smart lockers may not have adequately considered the secure concealment of keys in their design. If keys can be easily seen or accessed from the outside, they may be taken or copied by unauthorized individuals. This design flaw threatens the security of stored keys. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This solves the risk of keys being easily accessed and taken when exposed to the public, prevents keys from being copied, and improves the security of stored keys.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned problems with key storage, this utility model is proposed.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent key cabinet for easy storage and management of car keys, including a cabinet body, a fingerprint recognition module installed on the outer wall of the cabinet body, a cavity opened in the inner wall of the cabinet body, a control module installed on the inner wall of the cavity, multiple evenly distributed mounting plates fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity, a sliding block that can be raised and lowered slidably connected to the outer wall of the mounting plate, multiple evenly distributed ultraviolet lamps installed on the inner wall of the sliding block, a rotating block slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate, a key slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block, and a contact switch fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys, wherein: a circuit board is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the control module; a rack is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding block; a rotating gear meshes with the outer wall of the rack; and a drive motor fixedly connected to the rotating gear is installed on the inner wall of the mounting plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys, wherein: a guide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate and slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding block; an infrared sensor is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding block; an indicator light is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting plate; and a contact head is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block and slidably connected to the outer wall of the contact switch.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys is provided, wherein: a rotating plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block, a return spring is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate, and a ring is slidably connected to the inner wall of the key and slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys, wherein: the inner wall of the rotating block is slidably connected to a cylinder that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate, the outer wall of the rotating block is slidably connected to an opening and closing plate, and the outer wall of the opening and closing plate is fixedly connected to a rubber block that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a smart key cabinet that facilitates the storage and management of car keys, wherein: a cabinet door is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cabinet, a magnetic sheet that fits against the outer wall of the cabinet door is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet, and a sealing gasket that fits against the outer wall of the cabinet door is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. By placing the key on the inner wall of the rotating block, the rotating block rotates along the cylinder to activate the contact switch. The contact switch controls the rotating gear to drive the sliding block to move along the guide rod to cover the key. The key is completely hidden in the internal enclosed space, and it is impossible to directly observe or touch the key from the outside, thus preventing the key shape from being seen or photographed and copied, and improving the security of key storage.

[0017] 2. By installing an infrared sensor on the inner wall of the sliding block, when the key enters the inner wall of the sliding block, the infrared sensor controls the ultraviolet light to turn on, and the key is disinfected instantly upon storage, avoiding missed operations or forgetting. The ultraviolet light is arranged around the inner wall of the sliding block, and together with the reflective coating, it ensures that the ultraviolet light evenly covers the surface of the key, realizing fully automated hygiene protection of disinfection upon storage and retrieval, and improving the level of public health safety. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing gasket installation structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the mounting plate of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the ultraviolet lamp of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating plate mounting structure of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Magnetic suction plate; 4. Fingerprint recognition module; 5. Sealing gasket; 6. Circuit board; 7. Control module; 8. Contact head; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Sliding block; 11. Indicator light; 12. Key; 13. Rotating gear; 14. Rotating block; 15. Infrared sensor; 16. Ultraviolet light; 17. Rack and pinion; 18. Guide rod; 19. Contact switch; 20. Return spring; 21. Rotating plate; 22. Opening and closing plate; 23. Rubber block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Reference Figure 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, providing a smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys. It includes a cabinet body 1, with a fingerprint recognition module 4 installed on the outer wall of the cabinet body 1. A cavity is formed in the inner wall of the cabinet body 1, and a control module 7 is installed on the inner wall of the cavity. The control module 7 receives signals from sensors and the operation panel. Based on the signal processing and judgment results, the control module 7 generates a series of control commands to control the drive motor to start and reverse. Multiple evenly distributed mounting plates 9 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity. Sliding blocks 10, which can be raised and lowered, are slidably connected to the outer wall of the mounting plates 9. The inner wall of block 10 is provided with a reflective coating, which is a mirror aluminum coating, to enhance the coverage of the ultraviolet lamp 16. Multiple evenly distributed ultraviolet lamps 16 are installed on the inner wall of the sliding block 10. The ultraviolet lamps 16 are used to disinfect the surface of the key 12. A rotating block 14 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate 9. One end of the rotating block 14 is heavier, and the counterweight end accounts for 60% of the mass, to prevent the contact head 8 from touching the contact switch 19. The key 12 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14. The contact switch 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14. The contact switch 19 is used to control the drive motor to start forward rotation.

[0028] The inner wall of the cavity is fixedly connected to a circuit board 6 which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the control module 7. The outer wall of the sliding block 10 is fixedly connected to a rack 17, which is used to drive the sliding block 10 to move. The outer wall of the rack 17 is meshed with a rotating gear 13. The inner wall of the mounting plate 9 is equipped with a drive motor that is fixedly connected to the rotating gear 13, which is used to drive the rotating gear 13 to rotate.

[0029] The inner wall of the mounting plate 9 is fixedly connected to a guide rod 18 that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding block 10. An infrared sensor 15 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding block 10. The infrared sensor 15 is used to detect the movement of the key 12. It is triggered when the distance threshold is less than five centimeters. It is a sensor that can sense infrared light and convert it into an electrical signal output. The control circuit of the ultraviolet lamp 16 usually includes a microcontroller, which controls the opening and closing of the ultraviolet lamp 16 according to the signal received from the infrared sensor 15. An indicator light 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting plate 9. When the operator opens the cabinet door 2 through the fingerprint recognition module 4, the indicator light 11 will light up, making it easy to observe the position of the bound key 12. The top of the rotating block 14 is fixedly connected to a contact head 8 that is slidably connected to the outer wall of the contact switch 19.

[0030] During use, the key 12 is placed into the inner wall of the rotating block 14, causing the weight distribution of the rotating block 14 to tilt. The rotating block 14 drives the contact head 8 to touch the contact switch 19. The contact switch 19 controls the drive motor to rotate forward. The drive motor drives the rack 17 to move through the rotating gear 13. The rack 17 drives the sliding block 10 to move along the guide rod 18. The sliding block 10 covers the outer wall of the key 12, forming a completely enclosed space. The key 12 is not visible. When it is needed, the operator authenticates through the fingerprint recognition module 4 and sends a signal to the control module 7. After receiving the authentication signal, the control module 7 controls the corresponding drive motor to reverse. At the same time, the control module 7 controls the indicator light 11 to light up. The drive motor drives the rotating gear 13 to rotate, and the rotating gear 13 drives the sliding block 10 to move and reset.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] Reference Figure 1-5 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that: a rotating plate 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14, and a protrusion is provided at the top of the rotating block 14 to facilitate the ring to push the rotating plate 21. A reset spring 20 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating plate 21. The reset spring 20 is used to drive the rotating plate 21 to rotate and reset. A ring is slidably connected to the inner wall of the key 12 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14.

[0033] The inner wall of the rotating block 14 is slidably connected to a cylinder that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate 9. The outer wall of the rotating block 14 is slidably connected to an opening and closing plate 22, which is convenient for the key 12 to squeeze out. The outer wall of the opening and closing plate 22 is fixedly connected to a rubber block 23 that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14. The rubber block 23 is used to drive the opening and closing plate 22 to close.

[0034] The inner wall of the cabinet 1 is slidably connected to the cabinet door 2. The inner wall of the cabinet 1 is fixedly connected to the magnetic plate 3, which is attached to the outer wall of the cabinet door 2. The magnetic plate 3 is used to close the cabinet door 2. The inner wall of the cabinet 1 is fixedly connected to the sealing gasket 5, which is attached to the outer wall of the cabinet door 2. The sealing gasket 5 is used to improve the sealing performance of the cabinet door 2.

[0035] During use, after authentication via fingerprint recognition module 4, the cabinet door 2 is opened, disengaging the magnetic clasp 3 from the sealing gasket 5. Pulling key 12 causes the ring to press against the opening and closing plate 22, which rotates to facilitate the removal of key 12. Rubber block 23 causes the opening and closing plate 22 to close. When returning key 12, the ring is slipped onto the inner wall of rotating block 14 and pulled diagonally downwards. When the ring contacts the protrusion, it presses against rotating plate 21, causing rotating plate 21 to rotate and be stressed. After the ring enters the inner wall of rotating block 14, the reset spring 20 is released and pushes rotating plate 21 to reset. After key 12 is placed, the contact switch 19 is activated to move sliding block 10 to cover key 12. When infrared sensor 15 detects key 12, ultraviolet light 16 is activated to emit light, which, together with the reflective coating, achieves all-round disinfection. The operation is now complete.

[0036] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart key cabinet for convenient storage and management of car keys, characterized in that: The system includes a cabinet (1), the outer wall of which is equipped with a fingerprint recognition module (4), the inner wall of which has a cavity, the inner wall of which is equipped with a control module (7), the inner wall of which is fixedly connected with multiple evenly distributed mounting plates (9), the outer wall of which is slidably connected with a movable sliding block (10), the inner wall of which is equipped with multiple evenly distributed ultraviolet lamps (16), the inner wall of which is slidably connected with a rotating block (14), the inner wall of which is slidably connected with a key (12), and the inner wall of which is fixedly connected with a contact switch (19).

2. The intelligent key cabinet for convenient car key storage and management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cavity is fixedly connected to a circuit board (6) which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the control module (7). The outer wall of the sliding block (10) is fixedly connected to a rack (17). The outer wall of the rack (17) is meshed with a rotating gear (13). The inner wall of the mounting plate (9) is equipped with a drive motor which is fixedly connected to the rotating gear (13).

3. The intelligent key cabinet for convenient car key storage and management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting plate (9) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (18) that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding block (10). An infrared sensor (15) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding block (10). An indicator light (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting plate (9). The top of the rotating block (14) is fixedly connected to a contact head (8) that is slidably connected to the outer wall of the contact switch (19).

4. The intelligent key cabinet for convenient car key storage and management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the rotating block (14) is slidably connected to a rotating plate (21), the inner wall of the rotating plate (21) is slidably connected to a return spring (20), and the inner wall of the key (12) is slidably connected to a ring that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating block (14).

5. The intelligent key cabinet for convenient car key storage and management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the rotating block (14) is slidably connected to a cylinder that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate (9), and the outer wall of the rotating block (14) is slidably connected to an opening and closing plate (22). The outer wall of the opening and closing plate (22) is fixedly connected to a rubber block (23) that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block (14).

6. The intelligent key cabinet for convenient car key storage and management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cabinet (1) is slidably connected to a cabinet door (2), the inner wall of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a magnetic suction piece (3) that fits against the outer wall of the cabinet door (2), and the inner wall of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a sealing gasket (5) that fits against the outer wall of the cabinet door (2).