Key case with a cushioning structure

By designing a sealing structure with elastic pads, elastic sleeves, elastic rings, and convex rings inside the key shell, the sealing and cushioning issues are solved, achieving waterproof protection for the key shell and smooth button reset, extending service life and improving user experience.

CN224532446UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21YUYAO APOLLO AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUYAO APOLLO AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing car key mounting holes have poor sealing, allowing rainwater and moisture to seep in and damage the circuit board. In addition, the buttons lack a buffer structure, affecting the user experience and reset effect.

Method used

Design a key housing with a buffer structure, employing a sealing structure composed of an elastic pad, elastic sleeve, elastic ring, and convex ring, combined with a spring to provide reset force, thereby enhancing the reset function and sealing performance of the key.

Benefits of technology

It improves the sealing of the key shell, prevents moisture intrusion, extends service life, and improves the pressing feel and reset effect of the buttons.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a key shell with buffer structure, including first casing, be connected with second casing on the first casing fixedly, be seted up with the installation groove on the second casing, be provided with elastic pad in the installation groove, and the first button is seted up to the elastic pad top, and one side of first button is provided with second button, and one side of second button is provided with third button, the utility model discloses the elastic pad in the installation groove is designed, and the elastic sleeve, elastic ring and convex ring are sequentially added on the elastic pad, and the spring is added on the elastic sleeve, and the elastic sleeve and spring provide reset elastic force for button, not only guarantee the reset function of button, but also can play the buffering effect, improve the pressing feeling of button, and the elastic ring, convex ring and ring groove cooperate and form the elastic sealing structure, can effectively prevent the pollutants such as rainwater, water vapor and so on from invading the inside of key shell, provide reliable protection for circuit board and electronic component, prolong the service life of car key.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of car key technology, and in particular to a key shell with a buffer structure. Background Technology

[0002] Car keys typically have mounting holes in the housing to accommodate buttons, and these holes are connected to a cavity housing a circuit board, allowing the buttons to trigger switches on the circuit board. However, this design has the following drawbacks: 1. Poor sealing at the mounting holes allows rainwater and moisture to easily seep into the key, causing short circuits in the circuit board, damaging electronic components, and significantly shortening the lifespan of the car key; 2. Existing car key buttons lack a buffer structure. When a user presses a button, it bottoms out directly, producing a harsh tactile feedback, affecting the user experience. Furthermore, the button's reset relies primarily on the spring force provided by the switch on the circuit board. Due to the limited spring force of the switch, the button's reset effect after pressing is poor, easily resulting in button jamming or failure to rebound properly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a key housing with a buffer structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a key housing with a buffer structure, comprising a first housing, a second housing fixedly connected to the first housing, an installation groove on the second housing, an elastic pad disposed in the installation groove, a first button disposed at the top of the elastic pad, a second button disposed on one side of the first button, a third button disposed on one side of the second button, sleeves fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of the first button, a second through hole disposed on the elastic pad at the position corresponding to the sleeve, a first through hole disposed in the installation groove at the position corresponding to the second through hole, and the sleeve passing through the second through hole and fitting into the first through hole.

[0005] Preferably, an elastic sleeve is fixedly connected to the second through hole, and the elastic sleeve is sleeved on the sleeve.

[0006] Preferably, an elastic ring is fixedly connected to the top end of the elastic sleeve, and the elastic ring is sleeved on the sleeve, with a protruding ring fixedly connected to the top end of the elastic ring.

[0007] Preferably, a spring is fitted onto the elastic sleeve, with one end of the spring disposed on the elastic ring and the other end disposed on the elastic pad.

[0008] Preferably, the lower surfaces of the first button, the second button, and the third button are provided with ring grooves at the positions corresponding to the raised rings, and the raised rings are disposed in the ring grooves.

[0009] Preferably, the lower surfaces of the first button, the second button, and the third button are all fixedly connected with trigger rods, and the trigger rods are sleeved inside the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, limit blocks are fixedly connected to both outer walls of the first button, the second button and the third button, and limit grooves are formed in the mounting groove at the positions corresponding to the limit blocks, and the limit blocks are slidably connected in the limit grooves.

[0011] Preferably, both the first and second housings are provided with hanging holes.

[0012] This utility model provides a key housing with a buffer structure, the advantages of which are as follows: An elastic pad is designed in the mounting groove, and an elastic sleeve, an elastic ring, and a convex ring are sequentially added to the elastic pad. A spring is added to the elastic sleeve. The elastic sleeve and spring together provide a reset force for the button, which not only ensures the button's reset function but also provides a buffering effect, improving the button's pressing feel. The elastic ring, convex ring, and ring groove cooperate to form an elastic sealing structure, effectively preventing rainwater, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the key housing, providing reliable protection for the circuit board and electronic components, and extending the service life of the car key. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second shell of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view sectional diagram of the elastic pad portion of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the elastic pad structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first button structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. First housing; 2. Second housing; 21. Mounting groove; 22. First through hole; 23. Limiting groove; 24. Hanging hole; 3. Elastic pad; 31. Second through hole; 32. Elastic sleeve; 33. Elastic ring; 34. Protruding ring; 35. Spring; 4. First button; 41. Limiting block; 42. Ring groove; 43. Sleeve; 44. Trigger rod; 5. Second button; 6. Third button. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 5This utility model provides an embodiment of a key housing with a buffer structure, comprising a first housing 1, a second housing 2 fixedly connected to the first housing 1, a mounting groove 21 on the second housing 2, an elastic pad 3 disposed within the mounting groove 21, a first button 4 disposed at the top of the elastic pad 3, a second button 5 disposed on one side of the first button 4, and a third button 6 disposed on one side of the second button 5. Sleeves 43 are fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of the first button 4, the second button 5, and the third button 6. A second through hole 31 is provided on the elastic pad 3 at a position corresponding to the sleeve 43, and a corresponding position of the second through hole 31 is provided in the mounting groove 21. A first through hole 22 is provided at the position, and the sleeve 43 passes through the second through hole 31 and is fitted into the first through hole 22. The first housing 1 and the second housing 2 constitute the outer shell. The mounting groove 21 is used to accommodate the elastic pad 3. The first button 4 is the vehicle locking function button, the second button 5 is the trunk unlocking function button, and the third button 6 is the vehicle unlocking function button. The first through hole 22 and the second through hole 31 are used to accommodate the sleeve 43. An elastic sleeve 32 is fixedly connected to the second through hole 31 and is fitted onto the sleeve 43. The elastic sleeve 32 is used to provide elasticity for the button to reset. An elastic ring 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the elastic sleeve 32. Furthermore, the elastic ring 33 is sleeved on the sleeve 43, and a convex ring 34 is fixedly connected to the top of the elastic ring 33. The elastic pad 3, elastic sleeve 32, elastic ring 33, and convex ring 34 are an integral structure. A spring 35 is sleeved on the elastic sleeve 32, with one end of the spring 35 set on the elastic ring 33 and the other end set on the elastic pad 3. The spring 35 is used to provide elasticity for the button's reset. The lower surfaces of the first button 4, the second button 5, and the third button 6 are all provided with annular grooves 42 at positions corresponding to the convex ring 34, and the convex ring 34 is set in the annular grooves 42. The convex ring 34, in conjunction with the annular grooves 42, can improve the sealing performance of the contact part between the button and the elastic ring 33. A trigger rod 44 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first button 4, the second button 5, and the third button 6, and the trigger rod 44 is sleeved in the sleeve 43. The trigger rod 44 is used to trigger the switch on the car key circuit board. Limiting blocks 41 are fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the first button 4, the second button 5, and the third button 6. A limiting groove 23 is opened in the mounting groove 21 at the position corresponding to the limiting block 41, and the limiting block 41 is slidably connected in the limiting groove 23. The limiting block 41 cooperates with the limiting groove 23 to limit the upward movement of the button. A hanging hole 24 is opened on the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The hanging hole 24 is used to install a key ring.

[0022] Working principle: When using this utility model, the spring 35 is installed on the elastic sleeve 32, the elastic pad 3 is pressed into the mounting groove 21, and then the first button 4, the second button 5, and the third button 6 are installed in the mounting groove 21, so that the limiting block 41 is installed in the limiting groove 23. The sleeve 43 is inserted into the first through hole 22 through the second through hole 31. The elastic sleeve 32 and the spring 35 provide the reset elastic force for the three buttons. The elastic ring 33 and the convex ring 34 cooperate with the ring groove 42 to improve the sealing of the part of the button in contact with the elastic ring 33. The limiting block 41 cooperates with the limiting groove 23 to limit the upward movement of the button. Among them, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 constitute the outer shell. The hanging hole 24 is used to install the key buckle. The elastic pad 3, the elastic sleeve 32, the elastic ring 33, and the convex ring 34 are an integral structure. The trigger rod 44 is used to trigger the switch on the car key circuit board.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A key housing with a buffer structure, comprising a first housing (1), characterized in that: A second housing (2) is fixedly connected to the first housing (1). The second housing (2) has an installation groove (21). An elastic pad (3) is provided in the installation groove (21). A first button (4) is provided at the top of the elastic pad (3). A second button (5) is provided on one side of the first button (4). A third button (6) is provided on one side of the second button (5). A sleeve (43) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first button (4), the second button (5) and the third button (6). A second through hole (31) is provided on the elastic pad (3) at the position corresponding to the sleeve (43). A first through hole (22) is provided in the installation groove (21) at the position corresponding to the second through hole (31). The sleeve (43) passes through the second through hole (31) and is fitted into the first through hole (22).

2. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic sleeve (32) is fixedly connected to the second through hole (31), and the elastic sleeve (32) is sleeved on the sleeve (43).

3. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the elastic sleeve (32) is fixedly connected to an elastic ring (33), and the elastic ring (33) is sleeved on the sleeve (43). The top end of the elastic ring (33) is fixedly connected to a protruding ring (34).

4. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (35) is fitted onto the elastic sleeve (32), with one end of the spring (35) placed on the elastic ring (33) and the other end placed on the elastic pad (3).

5. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surfaces of the first button (4), the second button (5) and the third button (6) are provided with annular grooves (42) at the positions corresponding to the convex rings (34), and the convex rings (34) are disposed in the annular grooves (42).

6. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower surfaces of the first button (4), the second button (5) and the third button (6) are all fixedly connected with trigger rods (44), and the trigger rods (44) are sleeved inside the sleeve (43).

7. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (41) are fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the first button (4), the second button (5) and the third button (6). A limiting groove (23) is opened in the mounting groove (21) at the position corresponding to the limiting block (41), and the limiting block (41) is slidably connected in the limiting groove (23).

8. A key housing with a buffer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first housing (1) and the second housing (2) are provided with hanging holes (24).