US20080006070A1 - Retractable Key-Holder - Google Patents

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US20080006070A1
US20080006070A1 US11/572,792 US57279207A US2008006070A1 US 20080006070 A1 US20080006070 A1 US 20080006070A1 US 57279207 A US57279207 A US 57279207A US 2008006070 A1 US2008006070 A1 US 2008006070A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/32—Bags or wallets for holding keys
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/32—Bags or wallets for holding keys
    • A45C11/324—Bags or wallets for holding keys with pivoting keys
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/80—Parts, attachments, accessories and adjuncts
    • Y10T70/8432—For key-operated mechanism
    • Y10T70/8676—Key holders
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/80—Parts, attachments, accessories and adjuncts
    • Y10T70/8432—For key-operated mechanism
    • Y10T70/8676—Key holders
    • Y10T70/873—One-piece

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  • the object forming the subject of the present invention consists of a key ring in particular, and an object-holder, in more general terms, in which keys or objects of whatever kind (for example, nail-cutters, knife blades, nail files or similar objects) are arranged so that they can be opened out for use and stowed away when not being used.
  • keys or objects of whatever kind for example, nail-cutters, knife blades, nail files or similar objects
  • secondary problems include both wear and tear on doors and frames caused by keys (other than the one that is being used) carried on the same key ring, and also excessive weight and/or volume of the set, which makes a noise and bothers the user (as well as damaging their pockets).
  • the aforementioned opening of the single key in use forms an angle ( ⁇ ) with respect to the rest of the set and is always firm and tight; thus, while one key is being used, the key ring and the other keys are kept away from the door so as to avoid scratching either the door itself or the frame around it.
  • the maximum size of each key is the same or less than the height of the side walls of the carrying plate and the maximum size of the head of each key is similar to the width of the bit. Compliance with this dual condition means that the size of the key ring is considerably reduced.
  • the concealable key ring is characterised by the fact that it consists of a carrying plate that defines the size of each lateral wall, between which there is at least one axle to hold the keys, arranged in such a way that they can be rotated, and at least one positioning pin for these keys, which can be set at one intermediate angle at least, by acting in combination with at least one corresponding groove made in the head of each key.
  • the maximum size of the head of each key is the same or less than the height of the side walls of the carrying plate and very similar in width to the bit.
  • the aforementioned pin is made of material that is elastically deformable so as to facilitate its housing in or extraction from the corresponding grooves in the keys.
  • each key there can be one or several grooves, so that the keys can be opened out in one or several positions, at just one angle ( ⁇ ) or at various different angles between the key opened out for use and the rest of the set.
  • each carrying plate can include any additional items, whether magnetic or mechanical, for various plates to be attached between them, or else to keep the object in a fixed place (such as a key ring cabinet, for instance).
  • FIG. 1 shows a general elevation view of a concealable key ring according to the invention with one key ( 4 ) opened out and the rest in a stowed position.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the same object illustrated in the previous diagram.
  • FIG. 3 shows a section, as indicated by A:A, in FIG. 2 .
  • the pin ( 3 ) fits into a slot in the axle ( 2 ) and the keys ( 4 ) fit the grooves ( 41 ) made around the perimeter of their hole ( 40 ).
  • FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show views that are equivalent to the previous FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 respectively for alternative arrangements, in which the side walls ( 12 ) of the carrying plate ( 1 ) are connected by means of a base plate ( 11 ) and the pin ( 3 ) fits inside a transverse slot made in this plate ( 11 ).
  • the keys ( 4 ) fit the grooves ( 41 ) around the outer perimeter of their head.
  • FIG. 7 shows a similar view to FIG. 4 , with all the keys ( 4 ) stowed inside and for an alternative arrangement complete with a cover ( 7 ) and means ( 5 ) of fixing it to the side of other carrying plates ( 1 ) or to a fixed surface.
  • the object forming the subject of the present invention is a concealable key ring, which basically consists of a carrying plate ( 1 ), keys ( 4 ) and the means both for arranging the keys ( 4 ) on the carrying plate ( 1 ) so that they can rotate—reaching a concealed position and other positions when opened out—and also for positioning/retaining such keys ( 4 ) in at least one of these positions.
  • the concealable key ring forming the subject of this invention may also have:
  • a cover ( 7 ) hiding the keys ( 4 ) from view when they are in their stowed position and/or
  • the carrying plate ( 1 ) defines the minimum size of each of the side walls ( 12 ), on which at least one key ring axle is mounted ( 2 ) holding the keys ( 4 ), which can be rotated; for this purpose, the keys ( 4 ) have a hole ( 40 ) in their head so that the axle ( 2 ) can be housed in the hole.
  • At least one positioning pin ( 3 ) mounted on the walls ( 12 ). There is a positioning pin ( 3 ) for each key ring axle ( 2 ).
  • the pin ( 3 ) fits inside a generating slot made in the axle ( 2 ) and the grooves ( 41 ) are made around the perimeter of the hole ( 40 ) of the head of the keys ( 4 ).
  • the carrying plate ( 1 ) also defines the size of a base plate ( 11 ), connecting the side walls to each other ( 12 ) along one of their edges, so that the keys ( 4 ) are limited to rotating 180°, with the space between the two outer positions being out of parallel.
  • the pin ( 3 ) fits in a transverse slot made in this base plate ( 11 ) and the grooves ( 41 ) are made around the outer perimeter of the head of the key ( 4 ).
  • the pin ( 3 ) is made of material that is elastically deformable (rubber or similar material) and is over-designed with respect to the slot.
  • This over-designed piece is the part that reaches a groove ( 41 ) in the key ( 4 ), and slots inside, retaining it at that specific angle.
  • the pin ( 3 ) and the slot in which it is housed can be made of a stiff material, with the area around the key ( 4 ) being elastically deformable, in which the grooves ( 41 ) are made.
  • angle ( ⁇ ) which is formed by the key ( 4 ) when it is opened out with respect to the carrying plate ( 1 ) and with respect to the remainder of the keys ( 4 ) in the stowed position, will be different.
  • FIGS. 3 and 6 three grooves ( 41 ) have been made at 90°, arranged out of parallel with one another.
  • the maximum dimension (D) of the head of each key ( 4 ) is the same or less than the height (h) of the side walls ( 11 ) of the carrying plate ( 1 ) and very similar to the width of the bit.
  • the concealable key ring forming the subject of this invention has also been designed to take a cover ( 7 ), to hide the keys ( 4 ) from view when they are stowed inside the carrying plate ( 1 ).
  • This cover ( 7 ) can be mounted on a second axle ( 6 ) for instance, with the possibility of rotating between two opening/closing positions—see FIG. 7 .
  • each carrying plate ( 1 ) incorporates the means ( 5 ) for being fixed to the side of one or more other adjacent carrying plates ( 1 )—by having magnets, for example, mounted on the outside of at least one of the walls ( 12 )—or for the sides of these carrying plates ( 1 ) to be fitted to a fixed surface (for example a flat metal plate)—with magnets, for example, being mounted on the outside of the base plate ( 11 ).
  • a fixed surface for example a flat metal plate
  • the concealable key ring forming the subject of this invention is also designed to include the possibility of incorporating other means such as holes or rings for fixing it to a snap ring, for instance, or to hang it in a key ring cabinet in a similar way to the way normal conventional key rings are hung up.

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  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Workshop Equipment, Work Benches, Supports, Or Storage Means (AREA)
  • Hooks, Suction Cups, And Attachment By Adhesive Means (AREA)
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ES200401891A ES2249160B1 (es) 2004-07-30 2004-07-30 Portallaves escamoteable.
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CN (1) CN100544631C (es)
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BR (1) BRPI0513955A (es)
DE (1) DE602005009841D1 (es)
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US1974558A (en) * 1932-12-24 1934-09-25 Andis Mathew Key holder
US2047331A (en) * 1934-08-09 1936-07-14 James I Pollak Key holder
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US3354679A (en) * 1966-08-12 1967-11-28 Fave James E Le Key holder
US3436942A (en) * 1967-12-08 1969-04-08 Robert Procter Keyholder
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