JP2011214336A - Vehicle key - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle key which prevents a display member from falling off a grip part even in a severe usage condition and dispenses with positioning work of a display part.SOLUTION: The vehicle key includes: a key part 1 capable of being inserted into and extracted from a key hole of a rotor arranged to a key cylinder of a vehicle; a grip part 2 secured to the base end part B of the key part 1 and allowed to be gripped by a user; and a display member 3 formed on the grip part 2 and having a display part 3a provided with a predetermined indication. The grip part 2 is formed with a compressed recess part 2a having the display member 3 and the base end part B of the key part 1 compressed to be fitted and fixed and with an opening part 2b comprising an opening communicated with the compressed recess part 2a and allowing the display part 3a of the compressed display member 3 to be located outside.

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle key having a key portion that can be inserted into and removed from a key hole of a rotor disposed in a key cylinder of the vehicle.

  A vehicle key is usually fixed to a key portion made of a metal plate-like member that can be inserted into and removed from a key hole of a rotor disposed in a key cylinder of the vehicle, and fixed to a base end portion of the key portion. And a display member having a display portion on which a predetermined display (logo, design, etc.) is applied is attached to the grip portion. Such a display member has a predetermined display on the front surface and is applied with a sticking agent on the back surface, and is attached to the surface of the grip portion. In addition, since this prior art does not relate to the literature known invention, there is no prior art document information to be described.

  However, in the above conventional vehicle key, for example, when applied to a vehicle that is directly exposed to the external environment during use, such as an ignition key for a motorcycle, a ship, or a special-purpose vehicle, the display member peels off from the grip portion. There was a risk of it. In addition, when the display member is attached to the grip portion, positioning work on the grip portion (positioning in the rotation direction in addition to positioning in the up / down / left / right directions) is required, which increases the manufacturing cost. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can prevent the display member from dropping from the gripping portion even in a severe use environment, and can eliminate the need for positioning the display portion. It is to provide a vehicle key that can be used.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a key portion that can be inserted into and removed from a key hole of a rotor disposed in a key cylinder of a vehicle, and a grip portion that is fixed to a base end portion of the key portion and can be gripped by a user. And a vehicle key comprising a display member formed on the grip portion and having a display portion with a predetermined display, the grip portion press-fits the display member and a base end portion of the key portion. A press-fit recess that can be fitted and fixed and an opening that communicates with the press-fit recess and can open the display portion of the press-fitted display member to the outside are formed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle key according to the first aspect, the display member includes a plate-like member in which the display portion is formed in a convex shape, and the convex shape of the display portion is the opening portion. It is characterized in that it can be positioned along the edge.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle key according to the second aspect, the convex shape of the display portion is formed in a circular arc shape in cross section.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle key according to any one of the first to third aspects, the base end portion of the key portion overlaps with the display member and is press-fitted into the press-fit recess. A portion corresponding to the display portion of the display member is cut away.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle key according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, a protrusion that can be locked to the press-fit recess is formed at a base end portion of the key portion. It is characterized by that.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle key according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the opening is formed on each of the front and back sides of the grip portion, and the opening on each of the front and back sides. And a pair of display members facing the display portion, and the base end portion of the key portion is press-fitted between the pair of display members.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the gripping portion is composed of a press-fit recess that can be fitted and fixed by press-fitting the base end portion of the display member and the key portion, and an opening that communicates with the press-fit recess. Since the opening that allows the display part of the member to be exposed to the outside is formed, it is possible to prevent the display member from falling off the gripping part even in harsh usage environments, and it is not necessary to position the display part can do.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the display member is composed of a plate-like member having a display portion formed in a convex shape, and the convex shape of the display portion can be positioned in alignment with the edge of the opening. The positioning of the display unit can be performed with higher accuracy, and the display on the display unit can be visually recognized three-dimensionally, so that the design can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the convex shape of the display portion is formed in a circular arc shape, a smooth assembly operation is possible while avoiding an excessive load in the process of press-fitting the display member into the press-fitted concave portion. Can be.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the base end portion of the key portion overlaps with the display member and is press-fitted into the press-fit recess, and the portion corresponding to the display portion of the display member is notched, so the press-fit recess In the process of press-fitting the display member and the base end portion of the key portion, it is possible to avoid the display portion from being damaged by the key portion.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the base end portion of the key portion is formed with a protrusion that can be locked to the press-fit recess, the base end portion of the key portion falls out of the press-fit recess. It can prevent more reliably.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the opening is formed on each of the front and back sides of the gripping part, and has a pair of display members facing the display part at the opening on each of the front and back sides. Since the base end of the key part is sandwiched between the members, the display of the display part can be faced from the front and back of the grip part, and the base end of the pair of display members and the key part The fitting and fixing of the part can be performed more reliably.

The front view which shows the vehicle key which concerns on embodiment of this invention Side view showing the vehicle key III-III line sectional view in FIG. Sectional view along line IV-IV in FIG. Sectional drawing which shows the inside of the holding part in the vehicle key Exploded perspective view showing the vehicle key

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The vehicle key according to the present embodiment is applied to a vehicle that is directly exposed to an external environment at the time of use as an ignition key for a motorcycle, a ship, a special-purpose vehicle, or the like. It has a key part 1 with a key crest formed on the side surface, a grip part 2 (so-called mascot part) with a press-fit recess 2a and an opening 2b, and a display member 3. In the present embodiment, the key portion 1 and the display member 3 are attached to the grip portion 2 by press fitting to constitute a vehicle key.

  The key portion 1 is configured such that a portion (key peak portion A) where a key peak on the tip side is formed can be inserted into and extracted from a key hole (not shown) of a rotor disposed in a key cylinder of the vehicle. It is made of a metal member having a predetermined thickness formed integrally with a base end side portion (base end portion B). As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the base portion B of the key portion 1 is formed with a protrusion 1 b that protrudes laterally and can be engaged with the press-fit recess 2 a of the grip portion 2. The protrusion 1b has a tapered surface inclined in the insertion direction with respect to the press-fit recess 2a, and can be smoothly press-fitted into the press-fit recess 2a in the press-fitting process of the base end B.

  The grip portion 2 is fixed to the base end portion B of the key portion 1 and can be operated while being gripped by the user. In the present embodiment, the grip portion 2 is formed of a resin molded product. The grip 2 includes a press-fit recess 2a that can be press-fitted into the display member 3 and the base end B of the key 1 and an opening that communicates with the press-fit recess 2a. 3 is formed with an opening 2b that can face the display 3a. In the figure, reference numeral 2c denotes an insertion hole through which a ring such as a spare key or a key holder is inserted.

  More specifically, the press-fit recess 2a of the grip portion 2 is formed of a recess opening downward in the lower portion of the grip portion 2, and the upper portion of the pair of display members 3 can be inserted into the upper portion of the fit groove 2aa. Is formed. The opening 2b is formed of substantially circular holes formed on the front and back sides of the grip portion 2, and the opening edge thereof coincides with the outer peripheral contour of the display portion 3a of the display member 3 press-fitted into the press-fit recess 2a. To get. However, in the present embodiment, the pair of display members 3 that face the display portion 3a in the openings 2b on the front and back sides of the grip portion 2 are provided in the press-fit recess 2a, and the pair of display members 3 are interposed between the pair of display members 3. The key portion 1 is press-fitted in a state where the base end portion B is sandwiched.

  The display member 3 has a display portion 3a formed on the grip portion 2 and provided with a predetermined display, and is composed of a plate-like member in which the display portion 3a is formed in a convex shape. In particular, in the present embodiment, the display unit 3a has a convex shape with a circular shape and a circular arc shape in cross section when viewed from the front formed at a predetermined portion of the display member 3. Display such as a desired logo, pattern, or character is formed on the display unit 3a by printing or the like, so that the design can be improved or the operator can be alerted by the display.

  Note that the display member 3 according to the present embodiment is made of a resin plate-like member such as a transparent or translucent acrylic plate, and prints a desired display on the back surface to display the display unit 3a, and the front side Can be assembled with the opening facing the opening 2b. Thereby, even if the display part 3a which faced from the opening part 2b is exposed to the external severe environment, the display given there does not peel off and can endure long-term use. .

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the display member 3 is press-fitted into the press-fit recess 2a, the convex shape of the display portion 3a can be aligned with the edge of the opening 2b. That is, if the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is sandwiched while the display member 3 is inserted into the insertion groove 2aa, the outer peripheral contour of the display portion 3a naturally fits and matches the opening edge of the opening 2b. The display on the display unit 3a can be visually recognized through the opening 2b.

  Here, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 according to the present embodiment is pressed into the press-fitting recess 2a so as to overlap the display member 3, and a portion corresponding to the display portion 3a of the display member 3 is notched. Become. Specifically, an arc-shaped notch 1a that follows the outer peripheral contour of the display portion 3a of the display member 3 is formed in the base end portion B of the key portion 1, and the base end of the key portion 1 is formed in the press-fit recess 2a. When the display member 3 is press-fitted and fixed while sandwiching the portion B, the base end portion B and the display member 3 are overlapped in a state where the display portion 3a is avoided, as shown in FIG.

Next, a method for assembling the vehicle key will be described.
First, the pair of display members 3 are inserted into the press-fit recess 2a, and the upper ends of the display members 3 are inserted into the insertion grooves 2aa. In this state, the convex shape of the display unit 3a has already been positioned in alignment with the edge of the opening 2b. Thereafter, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is inserted between the display members 3, and the base end portion B of the key portion 1 and the pair of display members 3 are fitted and fixed in the press-fit recess 2a.

  At this time, it is possible to avoid the base end portion B of the key portion 1 from rubbing against the display portion 3a of the display member 3 by the notch 1a, and to prevent the display portion 3a from being scratched. Further, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is locked by the protrusion 1b, so that the key portion 1 is prevented from coming off. Thus, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is sandwiched and fixed in the press-fit recess 2a by the pair of display members 3, and the display portion 3a of the display member 3 opens the opening 2b. Through the outside.

  According to the above-described embodiment, the grip portion 2 includes the press-fit recess 2a that can be fitted and fixed by press-fitting the display member 3 and the base end portion B of the key portion 1, and the opening communicated with the press-fit recess 2a. Since the opening 2b that allows the display portion 3a of the press-fitted display member 3 to face the outside is formed, it is possible to prevent the display member 3 from dropping from the grip portion 2 even in a severe use environment. The positioning operation of the display unit 3a can be made unnecessary. In addition, when assembling the key part 1 and the display member 3 to the grip part 2, welding or the like is not required, and a vehicle key can be obtained easily and at low cost.

  Further, the display member 3 is composed of a plate-like member with the display portion 3a formed in a convex shape, and the convex shape of the display portion 3a can be positioned in alignment with the edge of the opening 2b. Positioning of the part 3a can be performed with higher accuracy, and the display of the display part 3a can be visually recognized in three dimensions, thereby improving the design. Furthermore, since the convex shape of the display portion 3a is formed in an arc shape in cross section, it is possible to perform a smooth assembly operation while avoiding an excessive load in the process of press-fitting the display member 3 into the press-fit concave portion 2a. it can.

  Furthermore, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 overlaps with the display member 3 and is press-fitted into the press-fit recess 2a, and a portion corresponding to the display portion 3a of the display member 3 is cut away. In the process of press-fitting the display member 3 and the base end portion B of the key portion 1 into 2a, it is possible to avoid the display portion 3a from being damaged by the key portion 1. Further, since the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is formed with a projection 1b that can be locked to the press-fit recess 2a, the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is prevented from falling out of the press-fit recess 2a. It can prevent more reliably.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the opening 2b is formed on each of the front and back sides of the grip part 2, and has a pair of display members 3 facing the display part 3a at the opening 2b on each of the front and back sides. Since the base end portion B of the key portion 1 is sandwiched between the pair of display members 3, the display of the display portion 3a can be faced from the front and back of the grip portion 2, and the pair of display members 3 The display member 3 and the base end portion B of the key portion 1 can be fitted and fixed more reliably.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening 2b is formed only on one surface (front surface or back surface) of the grip portion 2, and display is performed from the one surface. The part 3a may be exposed to the outside so as to be visible. In this case, only one display member 3 is sufficient, and it is press-fitted into the press-fitting recess 2a together with the base end portion B of the key portion 1 and is fixed. That is, in the present embodiment, the display unit 3a is exposed to the outside on both the front and back sides of the gripping unit 2, but in the present invention, it is sufficient if the display unit 3a can be exposed on at least one surface. is there.

  Further, the display portion 3a of the display member 3 is circular and has a cross-sectional arc shape when viewed from the front, but may be convex with another shape such as a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. Further, in the present embodiment, the lower portion of the grip portion 2 is bulged outward, but the key portion and the display member may be fitted and fixed to the grip portion having no bulge shape. . In addition, in this embodiment, it is applied to a vehicle that is directly exposed to the external environment when used as an ignition key for a motorcycle, a ship, a special-purpose vehicle, or the like. For example, for an ignition key of another vehicle such as an automobile. You may apply.

  A press-fit recess that can be fitted and fixed by press-fitting the base end of the display member and the key portion; an opening that communicates with the press-fit recess; and an opening that allows the display portion of the press-fitted display member to face the outside If it is a vehicle key which has the holding part in which is formed, it can be applied to a key having a different external shape or a key to which another function is added.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Key part 1a Notch 1b Protrusion 2 Gripping part 2a Press-fit recessed part 2b Opening part 3 Display member 3a Display part B (of key part)

Claims (6)

A key portion that can be inserted into and removed from a key hole of a rotor disposed in a key cylinder of the vehicle;
A gripping portion fixed to the base end portion of the key portion, which can be gripped by a user;
A display member having a display portion formed on the grip portion and provided with a predetermined display;
In a vehicle key comprising:
The gripping part is
A press-fit recess capable of being fitted and fixed by press-fitting a base end portion of the display member and the key portion;
An opening formed of an opening communicating with the press-fitting recess, and capable of facing the display portion of the press-fitted display member to the outside;
A vehicular key, characterized in that is formed.   2. The display member according to claim 1, wherein the display portion is formed of a plate-like member having a convex shape, and the convex shape of the display portion matches the edge of the opening. The vehicle key according to 1.   3. The vehicle key according to claim 2, wherein the convex shape of the display portion is formed in a circular arc shape in cross section.   The base end portion of the key portion overlaps with the display member and is press-fitted into the press-fit recess, and a portion corresponding to the display portion of the display member is cut out. The vehicle key according to any one of the above.   The vehicle key according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a protrusion that can be locked with respect to the press-fitting recess is formed at a base end portion of the key portion.   The opening has a pair of display members that are formed on the front and back sides of the grip portion, and that faces the display unit at the opening portions of the front and back sides, and the key portion is between the pair of display members. The vehicular key according to claim 1, wherein the vehicular key is press-fitted in a state where the base end portion is clamped.

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