Key case

Abstract

To provide a key case that allows users to easily identify and detach necessary items. [Solution] The key case comprises a case body 3 having a pocket 2 for storing a thin portable item, a plurality of holders 4 for attaching the portable item, and mounting hardware 5 for detachably attaching the holders 4 to the case body 3. Each holder 4 is equipped with a loop-shaped string 20 and a ring 21 attached to the string 20. An opening 23 is formed in the portable item for passing the string 20 through. By passing the string 20 through the opening 23 and tying a lark's head knot, the portable item is secured to the string 20. The ring 21 is detachably attached to the mounting hardware 5, and the portable item is stored in the pocket 2 without overlapping. The string 20 of each holder 4 has a different design, including color. The mounting hardware 5 is positioned above the pocket 2 in which the portable item is stored, and the string 20 is exposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a key case that makes it easy to identify and attach / detach portable items such as keys.

Background Art

[0002] In a key case capable of storing a plurality of portable items such as keys and smart keys, in order to make it easy to take out the target portable item from the plurality of portable items, in Patent Document 1, a space closed by folding a sheet-like member is formed, and the key case stores the portable item in the space. In the space, a separator that divides the space into a plurality of small spaces is provided by being swingably fixed to the sheet-like member, and the portable item can be stored in each small space.

[0003] When taking in and out a desired portable item from the key case, only the small space in which the target portable item is stored can be opened, and the portable item can be taken in and out separately from other portable items.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the above key case, a plurality of portable items are respectively attached to hooks in the small space and stored side by side. Therefore, the portable items are stored overlapping each other, and the key case becomes bulky. Also, when taking out the target portable item from a plurality of portable items, if there are similar portable items, it is difficult to immediately distinguish them. Therefore, in view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a key case that does not become bulky even when storing a plurality of portable items and can easily distinguish the necessary portable items.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The key case of this invention comprises a case body having a pocket for storing a thin portable item, a plurality of holders for attaching the portable item, and mounting hardware for detachably attaching the holders to the case body. Each holder includes a loop-shaped string for attaching the portable item and a ring attached to the string. An opening is formed in the portable item for passing the string through, and the portable item is secured to the string by passing the loop-shaped string through the opening and tying a lark's head knot. The ring is detachably attached to the mounting hardware, and the portable item is stored in the pocket. Since the string is interposed between the mounting hardware and the portable item, adjacent portable items can be arranged along the flat surface of the case body without overlapping, and even when multiple portable items are stored in the pocket, the key case does not become bulky, and the key case can be made thin.

[0007] Each holder's strap has a different design, including its color. The mounting hardware is positioned above the pocket, and the straps of the items stored in the pocket are exposed so that they are visible. The different designs of the straps allow for easy identification of the exposed straps, making it easy to find the desired item.

[0008] The mounting bracket is formed in an annular shape, and a part of the annular shape is provided with an opening / closing section, allowing the holder to be attached to and detached from the mounting bracket through the opening / closing section. Since it is only necessary to remove the ring from the open part of the mounting bracket, the item can be easily removed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this invention, when multiple holders with straps to which items are secured are attached to a mounting bracket, each item can be stored in the pocket without overlapping, and the key case can be made thinner when multiple items are stored. Furthermore, the identifiable straps make it easy to distinguish the item that needs to be carried. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the key case in the open state according to the first embodiment of the present invention [Figure 2] Schematic cross-section of a key case [Figure 3] (a)~(e) Diagrams showing the holders [Figure 4] Diagram showing how to attach a strap to a portable item. [Figure 5] Perspective view of a key case according to the second embodiment [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] A key case according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the key case comprises a case body 3 having a pocket 2 for storing portable items such as keys 1, smart keys, and anti-loss tags, a plurality of holders 4 for attaching portable items, and mounting brackets 5 for detachably attaching the holders 4 to the case body 3.

[0012] The case body 3 is made of a rectangular sheet with a flat surface of leather or synthetic resin, folded in half. The case body 3 has a pair of pockets 2 on the left and right sides, each capable of storing cards 6 such as IC cards or keys 1. One of the pockets 2 on either side is transparent, allowing the markings on a thin item like a card 6 to be visible when stored inside.

[0013] A belt 11 with a snap button 10 is integrally provided on the top of the case body 3, and a loop is formed by fastening the snap button 10. When the mounting bracket 5 is attached to the loop of the belt 11, the mounting bracket 5 is positioned above the pocket 2 and does not overlap the pocket 2. The mounting bracket 5 is a carabiner formed in an annular shape and has a gate 12 that serves as an opening and closing part that allows a portion of the annular shape to be opened and closed. By opening the gate 12, the holder 4 can be attached to or removed from the mounting bracket 5.

[0014] The holder 4 includes a string 20 for attaching a portable item and a ring 21 attached to the string 20. The string 20 is made of nylon, polyester, cotton, or the like. The string 20 is formed into a loop using fasteners 22 such as crimps, string stoppers, or string stoppers with loops, as shown in Figure 3. The ring 21 is a double ring or a jump ring and is smaller in size than the mounting hardware 5. The ring 21 is not limited to a circle; it may also be oval, triangular, or a C-ring, D-ring, etc.

[0015] As shown in Figure 3(a), the string 20 is made into a loop using the connector 22 with a loop, and then the connector 22 is attached to the ring 21; as shown in (b), the connectors 22 with loops are fixed to both ends of the string 20, and then the two connectors 22 are attached to the ring 21; and as shown in (c), (d), and (e), the string 20 is passed through the ring 21, and then the string 20 is made into a loop using the connector 22, thereby attaching the string 20 to the ring 21.

[0016] As shown in Figure 4, a portable item such as a key 1 has an opening 23, and the item is secured to the string 20 by passing the string 20 through the opening 23 and tying a lark's head knot. The holder 4 with the portable item attached is then attached to the mounting bracket 5 and then attached to the case body 3. The portable item hanging from the mounting bracket 5 is stored in the pocket 2. When the mounting bracket 5 is inside the case body 3, if the portable item is stored in the outer pocket 2, the string 20 will extend beyond the top of the case body 3 and be exposed to the outside, even though the ring 21 of the holder 4 is located inside the case body 3. In this way, the string 20 is exposed from the pocket 2 and is visible from the outside.

[0017] When storing multiple portable items in the case body 3, a plurality of holders 4 are attached to the mounting bracket 5. Here, in order to easily identify each portable item, the strings 20 of each holder 4 have different designs. For example, at least one of the color, pattern, material, shape, and size (length, width, thickness) of the string 20 is different. Therefore, when there are a plurality of strings 20, the designs of each string 20 can be made different. For example, the string 20 of a frequently used portable item is given a conspicuous design so that it can be recognized at a glance. Also, when there are multiple portable items of the same type, the design of the string 20 can be made the same except for the color, and only the color can be made different to distinguish it from the strings 20 of different types of portable items.

[0018] Even if the portable item stored in the pocket 2 is not directly visible, the exposed string 20 can be seen, so it is easy to identify the string 20 to which the desired portable item is attached. As a result, the strings 20 can be distinguished and the necessary portable item can be selected immediately. Moreover, since the exposed string 20 is easy to grasp, the required portable item can be easily taken out of the pocket 2.

[0019] Also, when a plurality of holders 4 are attached to the mounting bracket 5, each portable item is stored in a pocket 2 respectively. Since the portable item is attached to the mounting bracket 5 via the string 20, the portable item in the pocket 2 can be shifted. Therefore, it is possible to arrange and store the portable items in the pocket 2 so that they do not overlap, or store them in another pocket 2. At this time, the thin portable item is arranged in a flat state along the surface of the case body 3. In this way, by directly attaching the portable item to the string 20, a plurality of portable items can be stored without overlapping. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the key case from being bulky and a thin key case can be realized.

[0020] Next, a fastener-type key case of the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 5. In this key case, the case body 3 is formed in a bag shape with an upper surface opening, a storage portion 30 is formed inside the case body 3, and an outer pocket 31 is provided on the outer surface of the case body 3. A fastener 32 is attached in an L shape from the bottom surface to one side surface of the case body 3. By opening the fastener 33, the case body 3 opens and the storage portion 30 is opened.

[0021] A pin 33 is passed to the upper part of the storage portion 30, and an annular mounting fitting 5 such as a carabiner is hung. The mounting fitting 5 enters the storage portion 30. When a plurality of holders 4 are attached to the mounting fitting 5, small portable items such as keys are stored in the outer pocket 31 but can be easily taken out. At this time, the string 20 of the holder 4 is exposed across the upper part of the case body 3. By making the designs of the strings 20 different, the desired string 20 can be easily distinguished, and the required portable item can be taken out immediately. Also, since the string 20 is interposed between the mounting fitting 5 and the portable item, even if a plurality of items are stored in the outer pocket 31, they can be stored so as not to overlap, and the key case does not become bulky. Note that thick portable items such as smart keys can be used as long as they are carried without being taken out, so they are stored in the storage portion 30.

[0022] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that many modifications and changes can be made to the above-described embodiment within the scope of the present invention. As the key case, it is not limited to a two-fold type, and a three-fold type may be used. Also, a round fastener-type key case in which the periphery of the case body 3 is closed with a fastener 32 in a U shape may be used. As the mounting fitting 5, a nascan or a snap hook having a hook and a ring may be used.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0023] <000,0102>1 Key 2 Pocket 3 Case Body 4 Holder 5 Mounting Fitting 20 String 21 rings 22 Connectors 23 Aperture 30 Storage compartments 31 Outer pockets 32 zippers

Claims

1. The device comprises a case body having a pocket for storing a thin portable item, a plurality of holders for attaching the portable item, and mounting brackets for detachably attaching the holders to the case body. The holder comprises a loop-shaped string for attaching the portable item, and a ring attached to the string. A key case characterized in that an opening is formed in the item for passing the string through, the item is secured to the string by passing a loop of the string through the opening and tying a lark's head knot, the ring is detachably attached to the mounting fitting, and the case can be made thin even when multiple items are stored in the pocket.

2. The key case according to claim 1, characterized in that the strings of each holder have different designs, including colors.

3. The key case according to claim 2, characterized in that the mounting bracket is positioned above the pocket and the strap of the item stored in the pocket is exposed so that it is visible.

4. The key case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the mounting bracket is formed in an annular shape, and an opening / closing part is provided that allows a part of the annular shape to be opened and closed, and the holder is attached to and detached from the mounting bracket through the opening / closing part.

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