Stylish Case for a Car Key Blind
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Description:
We are looking for some concept sketches for a key case.An innovative key case design which can hold a typical car key (attached picture). The case itself should be able to fit on a key ring.
The key should be completely hidden inside the case until the case is opened (by some creative means or mechanism) to reveal the key, either in whole or part – at least, so the user can press the buttons on the key itself.
We are looking for a high-end, upscale design, which combines smooth-functionality with luxury and desirability. A pleasure to look and feel, a pleasure to simply hold in your hand. A status object and a pleasure to use, again & again - perhaps damped - with an extremely desirable finish, perhaps piano black, brushed steel or rose gold ... following an interface design associated with the modern iPhone-types. However all design finishes will be considered.
Wants:
- Ability to be manufactured.- Ergonomic design
- Offers a good user experience
- Good interface design
- With some approximate sizing, width, length, thickness.
Don't Wants:
A purely theoretical design which is unable to be manufactured.
Additional Information
In summary, we are trying to identify an simple and innovative opening mechanism for the case which will offer an enriched user-experience.There should be no buttons on the external case.
The design should be able to be operated with a single hand.
PLEASE READ THE DESIGN BRIEF ABOVE - BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY DESIGN.
Entries
#47 Car key case design proposal
by KRING ARCHITECTURE
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Mar 7, 2018 20:11
#40 Innovative, Modern and Luxurious Key Fob Case
by psr3828
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Mar 5, 2018 16:04
#32 Stylish Key Holder
by MN CAD/CAM Services
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I've quickly modeled out my initial idea for a stylish key holder design, per the outlined standards in the contest briefing. Brushed Titanium seems to be a fine choice, both for looks and functionality. After all, I'm sure this is a product that would be tossed quite a bit, calling for a good blend of strength and low weight.
A brass pivot pin would be the fine embellishment that would cast just enough contrast into the piece.
Holding in a closed position could be achieved with a ball detent, or similar simple device.
Thanks
A brass pivot pin would be the fine embellishment that would cast just enough contrast into the piece.
Holding in a closed position could be achieved with a ball detent, or similar simple device.
Thanks
Mar 2, 2018 3:01
#56 Key Holder Flip Case
by mkomatz
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This is a simple concept featuring 2 main components - the Main Case and the Key Holder. User inserts their key into the Key Holder. With a simple push of the thumb or flick of the wrist, the key face and buttons are exposed or hidden.
Main Case
- Glossy Piano Black finish
- Firm material
- Key ring on one edge
- Slot on inside for Key Holder to slide back and forth into open and closed positions (see below and attached pictures for slot functionality)
- Curved and rounded edges for comfort in hand/pocket
- Think more sleek AirPods case
Key Holder
- Semi-rigid material
- Customizable finishes - potentially Rose Gold, Brushed Steel, Glossy White, Wood, etc.
- Key sits inside via snap fit to conform perfectly to the key dimensions, allowing only the key buttons to be visible when in open position
- Tabs on sides allows Key Holder to fit and slide inside Main Case (see attached pictures)
Use
- Starting from the closed position, key face down. This is what the case will be in when not in use. The tabs are inside the narrow channel so that the flipping isn't possible (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #1).
- User slides forward Key Holder part of assembly with thumb OR lightly thrusts to force Key Holder tabs into large round part of slow (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #2).
- When tabs are inside large round part of slot, the Key Holder can now rotate 180 degrees to expose key face and buttons.
-When fully rotated, the Key Holder is slid back down the narrow part of slot (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #3). This is when the key case is considered open and can be operated.
- The reverse process is done to close the key case.
-Intended to be smooth, intuitive, tactile, and easy to use.
Mechanical Features
- Tabs in narrow part of slot prevent flipping of Key Holder.
- Rounded part of slow allow for tabs to rotate
- Edges of Key Holder allow it to sit flush inside Main Case
- Main Case transitions smoothly to Key Holder when in open and closed positions
Main Case
- Glossy Piano Black finish
- Firm material
- Key ring on one edge
- Slot on inside for Key Holder to slide back and forth into open and closed positions (see below and attached pictures for slot functionality)
- Curved and rounded edges for comfort in hand/pocket
- Think more sleek AirPods case
Key Holder
- Semi-rigid material
- Customizable finishes - potentially Rose Gold, Brushed Steel, Glossy White, Wood, etc.
- Key sits inside via snap fit to conform perfectly to the key dimensions, allowing only the key buttons to be visible when in open position
- Tabs on sides allows Key Holder to fit and slide inside Main Case (see attached pictures)
Use
- Starting from the closed position, key face down. This is what the case will be in when not in use. The tabs are inside the narrow channel so that the flipping isn't possible (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #1).
- User slides forward Key Holder part of assembly with thumb OR lightly thrusts to force Key Holder tabs into large round part of slow (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #2).
- When tabs are inside large round part of slot, the Key Holder can now rotate 180 degrees to expose key face and buttons.
-When fully rotated, the Key Holder is slid back down the narrow part of slot (see Slot Functionality picture, diagram #3). This is when the key case is considered open and can be operated.
- The reverse process is done to close the key case.
-Intended to be smooth, intuitive, tactile, and easy to use.
Mechanical Features
- Tabs in narrow part of slot prevent flipping of Key Holder.
- Rounded part of slow allow for tabs to rotate
- Edges of Key Holder allow it to sit flush inside Main Case
- Main Case transitions smoothly to Key Holder when in open and closed positions
Mar 20, 2018 2:12
#59 Innovative and Simple Key case concept
by Satyavardana
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Mar 20, 2018 13:34
#17 SwitchBlade Style Key Fob
by Decker
This particular contrast is a bit misleading as to exactly what the customer is after here? More and more cars now a days come key-less. Anyway, I have entered what I think is a fun stylish key holder device. The red button you see on the top is two sided. The top button extends the key out and the lower button extend the key back into the holder. The other two smaller buttons would be used as accessory functions. I have only create what I consider is a concept to the dimensions specified. More time and effort has to be place to mechanize the device. See in 3D at the following link using A360.... http://a360.co/2BPstmH.
Feb 25, 2018 18:01
#2 Car Key Holder Sketch
by CADCOMMUNALS
Hello,
I am glad to submit a sketch to you, so the car case looks like the sketch I have attached an image. if you can say any modifications ill draw those and start generating a Basic concept cad model for you. later in your review ill go into detail.
I have attached a preliminary design in image.
Thank you.
I am glad to submit a sketch to you, so the car case looks like the sketch I have attached an image. if you can say any modifications ill draw those and start generating a Basic concept cad model for you. later in your review ill go into detail.
I have attached a preliminary design in image.
Thank you.
Feb 19, 2018 6:55
#12 kaycase_submission1
by Narasimha Chary
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The case is opened by pressing the steel hook present at the top (to which a key chain can be fit) and is closed by pressing it again, like a click pen mechanism. Key is held tight within the lid, moves along with the lid and can freely move inside main case. Enough tolerance is provided for initial fitting of the key inside the case.
I will submit the design along with mechanism, soon.
Please review and comment.
Thank you.
I will submit the design along with mechanism, soon.
Please review and comment.
Thank you.
Feb 23, 2018 22:03
#14 Stylish Case for a Car Key
by Patil B Siddaiah
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- png — Car Key Case 2018-Feb-24 03-55-56AM-000 CustomizedView10609529947
- png — Car Key Case 2018-Feb-24 06-55-56AM-000 CustomizedView32736193215
- png — Car Key Case 2018-Feb-24 06-59-59AM-000 CustomizedView23166240981
- png — Car Key Case 2018-Feb-24 07-13-30AM-000 CustomizedView785141795
- png — Car Key Case 2018-Feb-24 07-26-00AM-000 CustomizedView28226378788
- 3D PDF Files — Concept
Feb 24, 2018 7:37
#19 keycase
by Narasimha Chary
The design is not a conventional drawer type. Case opens automatically with a simple click with thumb and I believe user feels comfort holding the device in his/her hand. It reveals sufficient space for operating key. Comment your review on the file that I have attached.
I will work on another model if this models seems irrelevant to the requirements.
Thank you.
I will work on another model if this models seems irrelevant to the requirements.
Thank you.
Feb 26, 2018 13:51
Discussion
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ALL:
I WOULD JUST LIKE EXTEND A VERY SPECIAL THANK ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART INT HIS COMPETITION - EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU GUYS.
SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CREATIVITY AND INPUT.
WE WILL DECIDE THE WINNER OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
I WOULD JUST LIKE EXTEND A VERY SPECIAL THANK ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART INT HIS COMPETITION - EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU GUYS.
SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CREATIVITY AND INPUT.
WE WILL DECIDE THE WINNER OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
is there any thing that is missing in my design
, if you tell i would like to clear it for you, Thanks you.

Balaram: The Key is a separate item designed by a car manufacturer (see attachment). We are interested in the design of the case only (into which the key is placed).
Fox HM Ltd : Hello sir, does the system consist of metal part of key?
psr3828: Please provide a simple sketch on how it opens/ closes., Thank you
Olaolu: Please provide a simple sketch on how it opens/ closes., Thank you
budiawan: Please view the attachments, the BMW key is incompatible with your design, Thank you
Balaram: Please provide a simple sketch on how it opens/ closes., Thank you
Sachit Chawla: We like this design very much, It is very innovative - Thank you.
Please provide some approx dimensions, and secondly, please explain how one can access the buttons on the rectangular key.
Please provide some approx dimensions, and secondly, please explain how one can access the buttons on the rectangular key.
Mahbub: Please resubmit with .rar file compression (no zip files), thanks
arkiattack: Nothing which requires battery power.
akhilesh: No, we are not comfortable with that size, its waaay, to thick, 20mm max for us.
Hi sir! you wan eletrocmechanicals parts for these entry: motors, servos, gears, touch sensors?

Are you comfortable with that size?
arkiattack: Very interesting design, but no, this is not really for us - we would prefer a solid mechanism, which serves to reveal the rectangular key.
akhilesh: A very good design showing innovation, which is what we are looking for. Is it possible to have a rectangular shape (which reflect the shape of the BMW key), rather then the barrel shape form, you have shown?
MN CAD/CAM Services: Yes we had thought of this some time ago, and it remains a solid functional design. However, the issue is thickness - the rectangular BMW key is 13mm thick, which would mean the lower section would be much thicker than the upper section, resulting in asymmetic aesthetics?
mahsali: Interesting design and well demonstrated. We would be looking for something a bit more ‘solid’ with a solid mechanism rather a screen-enclosed system.
Jagadish : Perhaps you can elaborate on how the mechanism works. A pencil sketch will do fine.
Blazest: Thank you for the design, however, the key is not this shape - see attachment for the key, its a rectangular shape. Also, is the design able to operated with one hand? We do not think so.
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