GB2375475A

GB2375475A - Key holder having moveable blade cover

Info

Publication number: GB2375475A
Application number: GB0111835A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Larry Owolabi
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-05-15
Filing date: 2001-05-15
Publication date: 2002-11-20
Anticipated expiration: 2021-05-15
Also published as: GB0111835D0; GB2375475B

Abstract

A key holder comprising a base which holds the non lock-engaging end (bow) of a key 10 and a cover 4 which pivots from a first, closed position in which it covers the lock-engaging end (blade) of the key to a second, open position in which the blade of the key is not covered, the cover being biassed towards the first, closed position. The base may comprise two halves 2,19 between which the bow of the key is held, the halves being fastened together by screws 1, and the pivoting mechanism of the cover may comprise a rod 8 passing through a spring support 5 connected to the base, with springs 6 attached to the spring support which bias the cover into the closed position. A cushion (11, fig. 6) may be attached by a spring (15, fig. 6) to the interior of each half of the base such that when the key holder is assembled, the bow of the key is tightly clamped between the halves 2,19 of the base.

Description

First Lock First Lock idea is originated from personal experience that came from riding a motorbike ; I had motorbike (Aprilia RS 125), which I cherished so much but one thing I dreaded most was driving off without removing the disc-lock ! Note: A disc lock of a motorbike is a small security lock or device that is placed or attached to disc brake (usually the front wheel) to prevent anybody from moving the bike.

This had happen to me more than thrice but was not very serious because I was only paddling with my legs. Think about driving off with the disclock still on the brake disc in full speed! First of all : It is very dangerous to life of the driver, passenger or people around and not to mention that these brake discs cost fortune! First Lock will be made out of plastic simply because of its weight, cost effectiveness and manufacturing development. First Lock will come in different colours e. g. luminescent and other wide ranges of colours etc.

Problems it solves 1. First Lock will be a safety key holder for motorcycles that will prevent accidental starting of the engine.

2. Basically acting as a reminder to drivers to unlock the disc lock on the brake disc, the actual ignition key (10) is now situated in the First Lock.

3. Can also remind bikers to remove chains acting as a security lock around the tyre (usually attached at the back wheel).

4. This little gadget can even save life and money! First Lock can be divided into three parts (Frame 1, Frame 2 and Frame 3) 2 + 19 in Figure 1 holds the key handle in place in a sandwich method and 4 in Figure 1 will cover the other end of the key (the end that goes into the ignition slot) 4 in Figure 1 will be a moveable part of First Lock controlled by a Pivot (5) in Figure 1 accompanied by two springs (6) on both sides; so when 4 is pushed backward e. g. with a finger (in the direction shown as 16 in Figure 3), it will return to its original position. 4 as shown in Figure 1; the 6 (springs) will take 4 back to its original position Figure 1.

The spring mechanism will return it back to its protecting status and this action will be explained in more detail later.

Note: That First Lock as shown in Figure 1 is in safety position (the ignition key is trapped inside) this will be enough to save life and money simply by reminding the driver or biker to unlock any security gadgets attached to any part of the motorcycle e. g. disc lock, chains etc.

First Lock covers the key for the purpose of preventing bikers from accidentally starting the engine.

When a key is naked (without FIRST LOCK) it gives the driver/bikers direct access to the ignition slot and if the biker forgot to unlock the disc lock attached to the brake disc in the first place and this might cause serious injury.

If First Lock was protecting a key, there is no way the driver/biker would accidentally start the engine without actually pushing 4 backward (please see Figure 3) and by this time the biker will certainly remember that he/she needed to do something first before starting the bike (the engine).

To make explanations a lot clearer all the parts of First Lock has been named as 1 to 22 as displayed in Figure 1 to 9 Check the index below :

Part number Part name Figure number (These are the numbers (These are names (These numbers represent the on the drawings) given to each part) Figure pages each part appeared) 1 Screws 1,2, 3,5, 6,7 2 Frame 1 1, 4, 5 3 Spring stopper 1,2 4 Frame 3 (outside) 1 5 Pivot spring support 1,2 6 Springs 1,2, 3 7 Spring support locker 1,2 8 Rod 1,2 9 Spring support hooks 1,2 10 Key 3 11 Key cushion 4,5, 6,8 12 Cushion stopper 8 13 Spring stopper (for cushion) 6,8 14 Spring hook (for cushion)

15 Springs (for cushion) 5, 6, 9 16 Swing direction 3 17 Direction of force on cushion 8 18 Screw holes 4 19 Frame 2 1. 5 20 Spring stopper (inside) 3 21 Platform screws 4 22 Cushion platform 4 Introduction to drawings (Figure 1-9) Figure 1 First Lock as shown in Figure 1 is intact (Frame 1 (2) +Frame 2 (l9) +Frame 3 (4) =First Lock) the key is protected and covered in the First Lock. Figure 1 shows the 6 on both sides of the 5 (Pivot spring support), which enables 4 (Frame 3) to freely swing backward and expose the key (see Figure 3) Figure 2 Figure 2 shows the enlargement of 5 (pivot spring support) and clearly showing 9 (spring support hooks) clipping into 7 (spring support locker) The 5 (Pivot) is moving freely in 8 (Rod). To release 4,9 will have to be pushed down and then pulled out e. g. with fingertips.

6 (the springs) on both sides of the 5 (pivot) have two ends (inside and outside) the one outside is hooked to 3 (spring stoppers) to prevent it from moving around.

Figure 3 Figure 3 is showing First Lock in action (exposing the key) as if something has altered its original position (Figure 1)

Note: Spring stoppers of inside and outside (3 and 20) of Figure 1,2, or 3 will act as support to the springs from sliding out of position. 3 and 20 are moulded on 4.

16 is showing the direction of the key when tilted, the key is firmly bonded together between 2 and 19.

4 will return back to its original position when no obstruction is in the way (Figure 1) e. g. by letting go of 4.

Note: 4 will not hamper the key in any way from completely going into the ignition slot (as the drawing shown in Figure 3) because 4 can still be move backward to complete the key insertion.

Figure 4 (Aerial view) Figure 4 is showing either 2 or 19 simply because they are both identical.

11 (Key cushion) is shown in bird's eye view and 21 indicate the platform screws holding down 22 from coming off 2.

1 indicates the screws slots without the screws.

Note: Platform 22 will be placed on top of 11 allowing the key cushion to protrude for key to rest on. And 22 will allow 1 5 (the springs) underneath 11 to gain full movement of up and down motions.

Figure 5 Figure 5 is showing 2 and 19 joined together with 1 (screws). Key cushions on either side are laying flat with 1 5 (springs for cushion) underneath them.

Figure 6 Figure 6 is showing 2 and 19 from the top (when joined together), this is identical to Figure 5 but this time viewed from a clearer position.

1 5 (Springs for cushions) has 14 (spring hooks for cushion) shown in Figure 7 (circled) this curve act as preventing 15 from getting unstable.

This curve is inserted in 13 (spring stopper).

Figure 7 Figure 7 is the enlargement of 15 (springs for cushion) showing clearly 14 (hooks) that goes into 13 (spring stopper) for stability.

Figure 8 Figure 8 is showing either 2 orl 9, direction of force on the cushion (s) represented by 1 7 when for example a key is placed in between 11 (key cushions) the springs (1 5) will steadily decrease in height and transfer its force back on the key which is then firmly held together.

Note: The springs (15) are supported by 13 (spring stoppers); 14 (spring hooks) are inserted into 1 3, which will make 1 5 stables.

Figure 8 shows 1 2 (cushion stopper), this stopper will be moulded with the key cushions and will prevent 11 (key cushion) from coming off either 2 or 19.

Figure 9 Figure 9 is the enlargement of 1 5 (springs for cushions): Please see Figure 7 above.

Explaining the parts in detail (First Lock) 1 represents the screws joining 2 (Frame 1) and 19 (Frame 2) together in a sandwich method: trapping or holding 10 (the key) in place.

2 represent Frame 1 carrying 11 (key cushion) inside it, li has 15 (springs) underneath, which helps to grip 1 0 firmly between 11 s of both 2 and 19. They will be firmly joined together with screws (1).

3 represent spring stopper that stops 6 (springs) from slipping off or from wobbling. The end of the springs are hooked to 3 (hook stoppers 3) 4 represent Frame 3 in relax position (spring in retract mode) covering the key and this position can be altered by simply pushing 4 backward as shown in Figure3.

5 represent the Pivot spring support that holds two springs on both sides and have two elongated spring support hooks shown as 9, these hooks are pushed to lock with 7 (spring support lockers). These lockers are found on the sides of both 2 and 19 in Figure 1 & 2.

6 represent the springs that enable 4 to move backward when pushed or tilted e. g. exposing the key (see figure 3) and responsible for returning it back to its original position e. g. covering the key (see figure 1) 7 represent the spring support lockers that hold or act in locking the 9 (spring support hooks) in place.

8 indicate the Rod, which is placed securely in 5 (from slipping out); the Rod enables the movement of the pivot (5) practical and easier. 8 grip 4 and 5 together.

Note: When 4 is separated from 7 (spring support lockers) of 2 and 19, 8 will hold 5 to 4 which will allow them to come out as a whole.

9 represent the spring support hooks trapped under 7 (spring support lockers) but can be release only when pushed down e. g. with fingertips and then pulled out. 9 (spring support lockers) join both (2+ 19) and 4 together.

10 indicate the Key, which is already protected in the First Lock as shown in Figure 3. The key sits or lay on 11 (key cushions) and then sandwiched together in 2 and 19 (firmly holding it together). 4 will only be acting as a moveable cover or a swing.

11 indicate the Key cushion shown in Figure 4,5, 6 and 8, these sandwich technique pin the key down into one position between 2 (Frame 1) + 19 (Frame 2).

1 2 indicates the cushion stopper; these are actually moulded together with 11 (key cushion in Figure 8) and prevent the key cushion from coming off frame (s) (2 and 19) 1 3 represent spring stopper (for cushion) as shown in Figure 6 and 8, these prevent 15 (the springs) as shown in Figure 6 and 8 from moving out of place and enable 11 to move up and down in one force or motion.

14 indicate spring hook (for cushion) as shown in Figure 7 and 9, these hooks goes into 13, which again will stop the springs from wobbling.

These spring hooks will be located at the bottom of 1 5 (springs for cushion).

15 represent the springs (for cushion) shown in Figure 5,6 and 9, these springs is a spiral wire with 14 (hooks) at the end, which is inserted into 1 3 (spring stopper) to prevent it from slipping out of position. The 1 5 underneath 11 (key cushions) will help hold the key (1 0) securely inside 2 and 19.

16 represent the swing direction of 4 (from Figure 1 to Figure 3). When 4 is flipped backward (see Figure 3), it will return to its original position (see Figure 1) 17 indicate the direction of force on cushion (s) as shown in Figure 8 (pushing downwards). This is when a key is placed between the 11 s of both 2 and 1 9 and then sandwiched together.

18 indicate screw holes as shown in Figure 4, this is when the screws have been removed and then looking at 11 (the key cushions) of either 2 or 19 in an aerial view.

19 indicate Frame 2; please see description of 2 (Frame 1) above.

20 indicate spring stopper (inside) shown in Figure 3; please see the description of 3 above.

21 represent the platform screws, which will be holding 22 (platform) from coming off2 22 represent the platform (a rectangular shape with a space at the middle) that allows 11 to protrude out for 10 (key) to rest on and it also allow 1 5 (springs) to have free movement and force underneath 11.

Claims

CLAIMS 1 A First Lock comprising of any casing (s) or a container for keys in which the key will be trapped, enclosed or held inside the container (s) with some spring actions attached to the container on its cover (s) or enclosed in the container These spring actions will then be in charge of exposing the key inside the casing (s) or container (s) Its spring (s) actions will release or expose the key protected inside the container (s) 2 A First Lock as claimed in claim 1 where container (s) is used to hold a key in position for stability and joined together (in the container) with either screws or clips The casing may be of one or two parts holding the key together 3 A First Lock claimed in claim 2 where it be a form of key container (s) for holding or clasping a key in place to maintain its stability while other parts of the casing (s) will be in control of exposing the rest of the key e. g. the key's ignition end 4 A First Lock as claimed in claim 3 where there will be a moveable part that move in to and fro movement, these actions will enable the exposure of part of a key enclosed 5 A First Lock as claimed in claim 4 where it will be controlled by spring (s) situated on either inside or outside of the container (s) which will allow its to and fro movement possible 6 A First Lock where it will be acting as a form of a key protected in a container and any part of the casing will be able to be lifted or moved to reveal any part of the key 7 A First Lock where the part that covers any part of the key's ignition or the handle can be made into any colours, styles and shapes

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CLAIMS Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAtMS 1. A key protector device for preventing the use of a key in a lock comprising a container adapted to be fixed or attached to the body of a key and a hinged protector part arranged normally to cover the blade of the key, so that when the container is attached to a key the protector needs to be moved away to expose the blade to enable it to be inserted into a lock.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 in which the protector part is spring loaded so that in use it would normally cover the blade of a key.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 in which the protector part is substantially of a U-shaped section which can be rotated to expose the blade.
4. A device as claimed in any preceding claim in which the container comprises two shell-like parts which when attached together, for example by screws, rigidly hold the body of the key.
5. A device as claimed in any preceding claim which is made of a coloured plastics material and is arranged to carry publicity or advertising.
6. A device as claimed in any preceding claim substantially as herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

6. A device as claimed in any preceding claim substantially as herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawings

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1. A key protector device for preventing the use of a key in a lock comprising a container adapted to be fixed or attached to the body of a key and a hinged protector part arranged normally to cover the blade of the key, so that when the container is attached to a key the protector needs to be moved away to expose the blade to enable it to be inserted into a lock.

2. A device as claimed in claim 1 in which the protector part is spring loaded so that in use it would normally cover the blade of a key.

3. A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 in which the protector part is substantially of a U-shaped section, which can be rotated to expose the blade.

4. A device as claimed in any preceding claim in which the container comprises two shell-like parts which when attached together, for example by screws, rigidly holds the body of the key.

5. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, which is made of a coloured plastics material that housed a key for reminder or for key protection purposes.