KEYCHAIN

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a key ring.

[0002] Key chains are practical items that almost everyone uses every day. Keys usually hang from a metal ring, which in turn houses the actual key chain. The key chain makes it easier to find the keys. The metal ring and the keys are bulky; the ring is often not adjustable to accommodate the number of keys.

[0003] US2816434A describes a flexible adjustable key holder comprising a substantially flat oval body, a cord-like element formed integrally with and extending from the body, the body having spaced indentations formed on one end of the body, the indentations being spaced from the ends of the body, forming shoulder portions extending from the body, the shoulder portions having tubular recesses adapted to receive a cord-like element and engageable with the cord-like element, and a head element formed on the free end of the cord-like element adapted to engage one of the shoulders when the cord-like element is inserted into one of the cord-receiving indentations.

[0004] DE9112195U1 describes a key ring with a base body, a flexible fastening means and a detachable closure piece for receiving at least one key, wherein the flexible fastening means is a rope or a nylon thread or the like with a clamping end and a free end and wherein the base body has at least two devices in each of which one end of the rope or the nylon thread or the like can be fixed against axial displacement.

[0005] EP0237965A1 describes a housing with a flexible cord for connecting the housing to a living or inanimate object. The housing comprises a mandrel with two lateral recesses, each receiving a termination sleeve attached to each end of the flexible cord. The housing has two shoulders, each serving as a stop for a termination sleeve of the flexible cord. The stops ensure the final locking of the two ends of the cord in the housing after the mandrel has been fully inserted into the housing. The housing further comprises an insertion end stop. US1465281A discloses the preamble of claim 1.

[0006] The aim of the invention is to provide a key ring to which keys can be easily attached.

[0007] This is achieved by providing a key fob comprising a base body, a cover plate, a cord-like element, a spring, a roller, a push button, and a circular ring segment, wherein the cover plate is arranged on the base plate and is fastened by fastening means; the spring is received in a cavity of the base plate; the cover plate has two recesses into which the cord-like element is received; the roller is rotatably arranged on the cover plate; the circular ring segment has an opening; the push button is arranged on the cover plate, wherein the push button has an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the push button forms a force-locking and / or form-locking connection with the cord-like element; wherein the push button has a part which is movable by the push button and can be inserted into an opening of the circular ring element;and the push button is locked or released via the spring.;

[0008] This type of key chain design allows keys to be easily attached to the key chain by threading the cord-like element into the hole in the key, placing the cord-like element into the recesses of the key chain, and then securing it by pressing the snap fastener. The cord-like element can be a standard cord, e.g., a rope, plastic thread, e.g., nylon thread, a cord, a twine, etc. The ends of the cord-like element can have a terminal sleeve. The cord-like element can also be a wire or a chain. The length of the cord-like element can be adjusted as desired by pulling the cord-like element out or pushing it in.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cord-like element can be passed through the opening of the circular ring segment, which is then wound around the reel. This allows the cord-like element to be easily adjusted in length and remains tucked away in the keychain, making it unobtrusive when worn.

[0010] In another embodiment, the roller and the circular ring segment can be constructed as a single piece. This allows the circular ring segment to be moved to the side by rotating the roller, facilitating the insertion of the cord-like element. To secure the cord-like element, the circular ring segment is rotated back to its original position, which, in addition to the snap fastener, secures the cord-like element.

[0011] In one embodiment, the one-piece element, consisting of a roller and annular segment, can be rotatably mounted on the base plate. This allows the cord-like element to be more easily threaded into the recesses.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, a mounting option for additional modules can be arranged on the base plate. This allows additional modules that are useful in practice to be arranged and connected to the key fob.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, the additional module can be a carabiner or a pocket knife. Other possible modules include a name tag, a flashlight, a USB stick, etc.

[0014] The reference symbols mean: 1 Base body 2 Cover plate 3 Cord-like element 4 Spring 5 Roller 6.1 Push button 6.2 Movable part of the push button 6.1 7 Circular ring segment 8, 9 Recesses 10 Opening 11 Slot for additional modules 12 Carabiner 13 Pocket knife Short description of the drawings:

[0015] Fig. 1 shows an exploded view of a key fob according to the invention. Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of a key fob according to the invention. Fig. 3 shows an exploded view of a key ring according to the invention from below. Fig. 4 shows a key ring according to the invention in a ready-to-use state. Fig. 5 shows a key ring according to the invention into which a cord-like element is inserted. Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the invention with a possibility to accommodate additional modules and a pocket knife. Fig. 7 shows an embodiment of the invention in which a key ring is combined with a pocket knife. Fig. 8 shows a standard carabiner. Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of the invention in which a key ring is combined with a carabiner. EXAMPLES Example 1 - Keychain with adjustable cord

[0016] The keychain includes: a base body 1, a cover plate 2, a cord 3, a spring 4, a roller 5, a push button 6.1, and a circular ring segment 7, wherein the cover plate 2 is arranged on the base plate 1 and is fastened via fastening means; the spring 4 is received in a cavity of the base plate 1; the cover plate 2 has two recesses 8, 9 into which the cord 3 is received; the roller 5 is rotatably arranged on the cover plate 2; the circular ring segment 7 has an opening 10; the push button 6.1 is arranged on the cover plate 2, wherein the push button 6.1 has an open position and a closed position, wherein the push button 6.1 forms a force-locking and / or form-locking connection with the cord 3 in the closed position; wherein the push button 6.1 has a part 6.2 that can be moved by the push button 6.1 and can be inserted into an opening 10 of the circular ring element 7; and wherein the push button 6.1 is locked or released via the spring 4.is released; whereby the cord 3 is guided through the opening 10 of the circular ring segment 7, which is then wound around the roller 5. .

[0017] This allows keys to be easily attached to the key ring by threading the cord 3 into the hole in the key and placing the cord 3 in the recesses 8, 9 of the key ring and securing it by pressing the push button 6.1. The part 6.2 movable by the push button 6.1 is inserted into the opening 10 of the circular ring element 7. The cord 3 can be a commercially available cord, e.g. a rope, plastic thread, e.g. nylon thread, a cord, a twine, etc. The ends of the cord 3 can have a termination sleeve. The cord 3 can also be a wire or a chain. The length of the cord 3 can be adjusted as desired by pulling the cord 3 out or pushing it in. Example 2 - Keychain with carabiner

[0018] A key chain as described in Example 1 also has a slot for additional modules 11. A carabiner 12 is attached to this slot 11. This allows the key chain to be easily attached to a belt loop. Example 3 - Keychain with pocket knife

[0019] A key chain as described in Example 1 additionally has a mounting option for additional modules 11. A pocket knife 13 is attached to this mounting option 11. This provides the key chain with a practical addition.

Claims

1. A keyring, comprising: a base body (1), a cover plate (2), a cord-like element (3), a spring (4), a roller (5), a push button (6.1), and an annular segment (7), characterized in that the cover plate (2) is arranged on the base plate (1) and fastened by fastening means; the spring (4) is received in a cavity of the base plate (1); the cover plate (2) has two recesses (8, 9) in which the cord-like element (3) is received; the roller (5) is arranged rotatably on the cover plate (2); the annular segment (7) has an opening (10); the push button (6.1) is arranged on the cover plate (2), wherein the push button (6.1) has an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position, the push button (6.1) assumes a force- and / or form-fit connection to the cord-like element (3); wherein the push button (6.1) has a part (6.2) movable by the push button (6.1), which part (6.2) can be inserted into an opening (10) of the annular segment (7); and wherein the push button (6.1) is locked or released by the spring (4).

2. The keyring according to claim 1, characterized in that the cord-like element (3) is passed through the opening (10) of the annular segment (7) and then wound around the roller (5).

3. The keyring according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the roller (5) and the annular segment (7) are formed integrally.

4. The keyring according to claim 3, characterized in that the integral element consisting of the roller (5) and the annular segment (7) is arranged rotatably on the base plate (1).

5. The keyring according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a receiving option for further modules (11) is arranged on the base plate (1).

6. The keyring according to claim 5, characterized in that the further module is a carabiner (12) or a pocketknife (13).