A magnetic lock and suitcase

Abstract

This invention relates to a magnetic lock and a suitcase. The magnetic lock includes: a lock frame comprising an unlocking part, a connecting part perpendicular to the unlocking part, and a locking part perpendicular to the connecting part; a lock block with a latch and a latch; and a slider disposed within the locking part and capable of sliding within the locking part. The unlocking part has a button connected to the slider via a control rod. The slider has a latch hook, which engages with the latch after the latch extends into the locking part. In this invention, the built-in magnetic latch enables easy and quick opening and closing of the suitcase front cover, improving user experience, reducing operational difficulty, saving user time, and maintaining a clean and simple appearance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of luggage, and more particularly to a magnetic lock and a suitcase equipped with the magnetic lock. Background Technology

[0002] Regarding the opening and closing mechanism of front-opening suitcases, current technology does not employ a magnetic closure method. Existing front-opening suitcases primarily use two methods: zipper closure, requiring the zipper to be unzipped about 3 / 4 of a turn; and latch closure. The zipper method is more time-consuming, and due to the zipper's width, the front door protrudes, affecting its aesthetics. The latch method requires alignment and forceful pressing to close the front door, impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] Therefore, one objective of this invention is to provide a magnetic lock and suitcase that can easily and quickly open and close the front cover of the suitcase in one step through the built-in magnetic buckle, thereby improving the user experience, reducing the difficulty of user operation, saving user operation time, and ensuring the simple appearance of the suitcase.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of the present invention provides a magnetic lock, comprising: a lock frame, including an unlocking part, a connecting part perpendicular to the unlocking part, and a locking part perpendicular to the connecting part; a lock block, having a locking tongue and a locking buckle; and a slider disposed within the locking part and capable of sliding within the locking part; wherein the unlocking part has a button, the button is connected to the slider via a control rod, the slider has a locking hook, and the locking tongue can extend into the locking part and the locking hook engages with the locking buckle.

[0006] This technical solution enables easy and quick opening and closing of the suitcase front cover through a built-in magnetic snap, improving user experience, reducing operational difficulty, saving user time, and ensuring a clean and simple appearance.

[0007] In the above technical solution, preferably, a groove is formed in the locking part, and the slider is disposed in the groove and can slide left and right in the groove.

[0008] In this technical solution, by setting the slider to slide left and right instead of up and down, the overall height of the magnetic lock can be reduced. This way, when the magnetic lock is applied to products such as suitcases, it will not protrude too much from the suitcase body, further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the suitcase.

[0009] In the above technical solution, preferably, the slider includes a main body and a control part disposed on the main body. The top surface of the control part is an inclined surface, the control rod rests against the inclined surface, and a return spring is disposed between the control part and the side wall of the connecting part.

[0010] In this technical solution, after pressing the button, the control lever can continuously press against the inclined surface to drive the slider to slide to the right, and under the action of the return spring, it automatically slides to the left, completing the unlocking of the magnetic lock and the automatic reset of the slider, preparing for the next locking.

[0011] In the above technical solution, preferably, magnets are provided in the slider, the latch, and the locking block, and the attraction between the latch and the magnet in the slider is greater than the attraction between the latch and the magnet in the locking block.

[0012] In this technical solution, by setting magnets in the latch, locking block and slider, the magnetic lock can be opened and closed easily and quickly by utilizing the attraction between opposite poles or the repulsion between like poles of the magnets, thereby improving the user experience, reducing the difficulty of user operation and saving user operation time.

[0013] In the above technical solution, preferably, the latches are arranged on both sides of the latch tongue, and there are two latches on each side, with the distance between one of the latches on the same side and the lock block being smaller than the distance between the other latch and the lock block.

[0014] In this technical solution, the latches on the bolt are set to two on each side to ensure that the magnetic lock is more reliable when locked; and the latches on the same side are at different distances from the lock block, so that the lock hook can automatically disengage from the latch during the process of the lock frame moving the lock block, further reducing the resistance when unlocking.

[0015] In the above technical solution, preferably, the locking tongue is a cylinder, and the locking tongue includes a connecting part connected to the locking block and a snap-fit ​​part connected to the connecting part, wherein the diameter of the connecting part is smaller than the diameter of the snap-fit ​​part.

[0016] In the above technical solution, preferably, the slider is a U-shaped structure with an opening, the locking hook is an arc-shaped groove opened on two opposite side walls of the U-shaped structure, and the locking part can be locked onto the arc-shaped groove.

[0017] In the above technical solution, preferably, the control lever includes an integrally formed connecting rod and a locking rod, the connecting rod being connected to the button and the locking rod being connected to the slider.

[0018] In the above technical solution, preferably, the latch is a locking groove formed on the latch tongue, and the latch hook is a flap hinged to the slider. After the latch tongue extends into the locking part, the flap can be engaged in the locking groove.

[0019] The second aspect of the present invention provides a suitcase, comprising: a suitcase body; a suitcase lid, the bottom of which is hinged to the bottom surface of the suitcase body; and a magnetic lock as provided in any of the technical solutions of the first aspect of the present invention, wherein a lock block is provided on the top of the lid and the top surface of the suitcase body, and a lock frame is provided on the other. The magnetic lock comprises: a lock frame, including an unlocking part, a connecting part perpendicular to the unlocking part, and a locking part perpendicular to the connecting part; a lock block, having a lock tongue, having a lock buckle; and a slider, disposed within the locking part and capable of sliding within the locking part; wherein a button is provided on the unlocking part, the button is connected to the slider via a control rod, the slider has a lock hook, and the lock hook engages with the lock buckle after the lock tongue extends into the locking part.

[0020] In this technical solution, the suitcase is equipped with a magnetic lock according to the first aspect of this invention. Opening requires only one step, and the suitcase automatically pops open; closing requires simply bringing the lid close to the suitcase body, thus improving user experience, reducing operational difficulty, saving user time, and ensuring a clean and simple appearance. Furthermore, the suitcase also possesses any of the aforementioned technical effects of the magnetic lock, which will not be elaborated upon here. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 A structural diagram of the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the connection structure between the button and the slider in the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 A structural diagram of the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the connection between the button and the slider in the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 A structural diagram of the locking block in the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 6 A structural diagram of the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 7 A structural diagram of the locking block in the magnetic lock according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 8 A structural diagram of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 9 This diagram shows another angle of the structure of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] The following reference Figures 1 to 9 A magnetic lock and a suitcase are described according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a magnetic lock according to some embodiments of the present invention includes: a lock frame, including an unlocking part 111, a connecting part 112 perpendicularly disposed to the unlocking part 111, and a locking part 113 perpendicularly disposed to the connecting part 112; a lock block 120, on which a lock tongue 121 is provided, and a lock buckle 122 is provided on the lock tongue 121; a slider 130, disposed in the locking part 113 and capable of sliding within the locking part 113; wherein, a button 114 is provided on the unlocking part 111, the button 114 is connected to the slider 130 through a control rod 115, and a lock hook 131 is provided in the slider 130, and the lock hook 131 is engaged with the lock buckle 122 after the lock tongue 121 can extend into the locking part 113.

[0035] In this embodiment, the built-in magnetic snap allows for easy and quick opening and closing of the suitcase front cover in one step, improving user experience, reducing user operation difficulty, saving user operation time, and ensuring the simple appearance of the suitcase body 210.

[0036] Specifically, the magnetic lock is equipped with, but is not limited to, the following technical solutions:

[0037] Example 1 (e.g.) Figure 1 and Figure 2 (As shown)

[0038] In this embodiment, preferably, a groove 116 is formed in the locking part 113, and the slider 130 is disposed in the groove 116 and can slide left and right in the groove 116.

[0039] In this embodiment, by setting the slider 130 to slide left and right instead of up and down, the overall height of the magnetic lock can be reduced. This way, when the magnetic lock is applied to products such as suitcases, the magnetic lock will not protrude too much from the suitcase body 210, further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the suitcase.

[0040] In the above embodiment, preferably, the slider 130 includes a main body 132 and a control part 133 disposed on the main body 132. The top surface of the control part 133 is an inclined surface, and the control rod 115 abuts against the inclined surface. A return spring (not shown) is disposed between the control part 133 and the side wall of the connecting part 112.

[0041] In this embodiment, after pressing button 114, control lever 115 can continuously press against the inclined surface to drive slider 130 to slide to the right, and automatically slide to the left under the action of return spring, completing the unlocking of magnetic lock and automatic reset of slider 130, preparing for the next locking.

[0042] In the above embodiments, preferably, magnets (not shown) are provided in the slider 130, the latch 121 and the locking block 120, and the attraction between the latch 121 and the magnet in the slider 130 is greater than the attraction between the latch 121 and the magnet in the locking block 120.

[0043] In this embodiment, by setting magnets in the latch 121, the lock block 120 and the slider 130, the magnetic lock can be opened and closed easily and quickly by utilizing the attraction between opposite poles or the repulsion between like poles of the magnets, thereby improving the user experience, reducing the difficulty of user operation and saving user operation time.

[0044] In the above embodiment, preferably, the latches 122 are disposed on both sides of the latch 121, and two latches 122 are disposed on each side, wherein the distance between one of the latches 122 on the same side and the lock block 120 is smaller than the distance between the other latch and the lock block 120.

[0045] In this embodiment, two latches 122 on each side of the latch 121 are provided to ensure that the magnetic lock is more reliable when locked; and the latches 122 on the same side are at different distances from the lock block 120. During the process of the lock frame driving the lock block 120 to slide, the lock hook 131 can also automatically disengage from the latches 122, further reducing the resistance when unlocking.

[0046] The working principle of the magnetic lock involved in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is as follows:

[0047] When the magnetic lock is in the locked state, the latch 121 on the locking block 120 extends into the locking part 113, and the slider 130 in the locking part 113 can lock the latch 121. At this time, the N pole of the magnet in the slider 130 and the S pole of the magnet in the latch 121 are attracted by opposite polarities (and vice versa). The S pole of the magnet in the slider 130 and the N pole of the magnet in the latch 121 are attracted by opposite polarities, ensuring that the magnetic lock is more stable when locked. When the magnetic lock is unlocked, the button 114 is pressed. The button 114 controls the slider 130 to slide to the left (or right) through the control lever 115. During the sliding process, the S pole (or N pole) of the magnet in the slider 130 moves away from the latch. The N (or S) pole of the magnet inside 121 and the S (or N) pole of the magnet inside the latch 121 are close to each other. Utilizing the principle of like poles repelling each other, and with a magnet also installed inside the locking block 120, the attraction between the locking block 120 and the magnet inside the latch 121 causes the latch 121 to automatically pop out of the locking part 113, thus achieving automatic unlocking of the magnetic lock. When locking again, when the locking block 120 approaches the locking part 113, because the attraction between the slider 130 and the latch 121 is greater than the attraction between the latch 121 and the locking block 120, the latch 121 can automatically slide into the locking part 113 and engage with the slider 130 again, thus achieving automatic locking of the magnetic lock.

[0048] Example 2 (e.g.) Figures 3 to 5 (As shown)

[0049] In this embodiment, preferably, the locking tongue 121 is a cylinder, and the locking tongue 121 includes a connecting section 123 connected to the locking block 120 and a snap-fit ​​portion 124 connected to the connecting section 123. The diameter of the connecting section 123 is smaller than the diameter of the snap-fit ​​portion 124.

[0050] In the above embodiments, preferably, the slider 130 is a U-shaped structure with an opening, the locking hook 131 is an arc-shaped groove opened on two opposite side walls of the U-shaped structure, and the locking part 124 can be locked onto the arc-shaped groove.

[0051] In the above embodiments, preferably, the control lever 115 includes an integrally formed connecting rod 117 and a locking lever 118, the connecting rod 117 being connected to the button 114, and the locking lever 118 being connected to the slider 130.

[0052] The working principle of the magnetic lock involved in Embodiment 2 of the present invention is as follows:

[0053] When the magnetic lock is in the locked state, the latch 121 on the locking block 120 extends into the locking part 113, and the latching part 124 on the latch 121 engages with the arc-shaped groove in the slider 130, so that the slider 130 in the locking part 113 locks the latch 121. At this time, the magnets respectively provided in the slider 130 and the latch 121 attract each other, ensuring that the magnetic lock is more stable when it is in the locked state. When the magnetic lock is unlocked, the button 114 is pressed, and the button 114 controls the slider 121 through the control rod 115. Slide 30 downwards, and the latching part 124 on the latch 121 disengages from the arc-shaped groove to unlock. After unlocking, the compression spring between the slider 130 and the locking part 113 enables the slider 130 to automatically reset, preparing for the next locking. When locking again, when the latch 121 approaches the locking part 113, the magnet between the slider 130 and the latch 121 enables the latch 121 to automatically slide into the locking part 113 and engage with the slider 130 again, realizing automatic locking of the magnetic lock.

[0054] Example 3 (e.g.) Figure 6 and Figure 7 (As shown)

[0055] In this embodiment, preferably, the latch 122 is a locking groove formed on the latch 121, and the latch 131 is a flap hinged to the slider 130. After the latch 121 extends into the locking part 113, the flap can be engaged in the locking groove.

[0056] The working principle of the magnetic lock involved in Embodiment 3 of the present invention is as follows:

[0057] When the magnetic lock is in the locked state, the latch 121 on the lock block 120 extends into the locking part 113, and the flap latch 121 in the slider 130 engages in the locking groove, so that the slider 130 in the locking part 113 locks the latch 121. At this time, the magnets respectively set in the slider 130 and the latch 121 attract each other, ensuring that the magnetic lock is more stable when it is in the locked state. When the magnetic lock is unlocked, the button 114 is pressed, and the button 114 controls the slider 130 to flip upward through the control lever 115. The flap on the latch 121 disengages from the locking groove to unlock. After unlocking, the spring between the slider 130 and the locking part 113 enables the slider 130 to automatically reset, preparing for the next locking. When locking again, when the latch 121 approaches the locking part 113, the magnet between the slider 130 and the latch 121 causes the locking groove on the latch 121 to automatically slide into the locking part 113 and engage with the flap inside the slider 130 again, thus achieving automatic locking of the magnetic lock.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, a suitcase according to other embodiments of the present invention includes: a suitcase body 210; a suitcase lid 220, the bottom of which is hinged to the bottom surface of the suitcase body 210; and a magnetic lock as provided in any of the above embodiments of the present invention, wherein a locking block 120 is provided on the top of the lid 220 and the top surface of the suitcase body 210, and a locking frame is provided on the other. The magnetic lock includes: a locking frame, including an unlocking part 111, a connecting part 112 perpendicular to the unlocking part 111, and a locking part 113 perpendicular to the connecting part 112; a locking block 120, having a locking tongue 121 thereon, and a locking buckle 122 thereon; and a slider 130, disposed within the locking part 113 and capable of sliding within the locking part 113; wherein a button 114 is provided on the unlocking part 111, the button 114 is connected to the slider 130 via a control rod 115, the slider 130 has a locking hook 131, and the locking hook 131 engages with the locking buckle 122 after the locking tongue 121 extends into the locking part 113.

[0059] In this embodiment, the suitcase is equipped with a magnetic lock according to the first aspect of the present invention. Opening requires only one step, and the suitcase body 210 automatically pops open. Closing simply requires bringing the lid 220 close to the suitcase body 210, which automatically closes the suitcase. This improves user experience, reduces operational difficulty, saves user time, and ensures a clean appearance for the suitcase body 210. Furthermore, the suitcase also possesses any of the technical effects of the aforementioned magnetic lock, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0060] In this invention, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0062] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A magnetic catch lock, characterized in that, include: The lock frame includes an unlocking part, a connecting part perpendicularly disposed to the unlocking part, and a locking part perpendicularly disposed to the connecting part; A locking block, which has a locking tongue, and the locking tongue has a locking buckle; A slider is disposed within the locking part and is capable of sliding within the locking part; The unlocking part is provided with a button, which is connected to the slider via a control rod. The slider is provided with a locking hook. After the locking tongue can extend into the locking part, the locking hook is engaged with the lock buckle. Magnets are provided in the slider, the locking tongue, and the locking block. The attraction between the locking tongue and the magnet in the slider is greater than the attraction between the locking tongue and the magnet in the locking block. A groove is formed in the locking part, and the slider is disposed in the groove and can slide left and right in the groove; The slider includes a main body and a control part disposed on the main body. The top surface of the control part is an inclined surface, the control rod abuts against the inclined surface, and a return spring is disposed between the control part and the side wall of the connecting part. When the magnetic lock is engaged, the latch on the lock block extends into the locking part, and the slider inside the locking part locks the latch. The magnet inside the slider and the magnet inside the latch attract each other due to their opposite poles. When the magnetic lock is unlocked, the control lever controls the slider to slide left or right. During the sliding process, the magnet inside the slider and the magnet inside the latch repel each other due to their like poles. Using the attraction between the magnets in the lock block and the latch, the latch automatically pops out of the locking part, and the magnetic lock automatically unlocks. When locking again, when the lock block approaches the locking part, the attraction between the slider and the latch is greater than the attraction between the latch and the lock block. The latch automatically slides into the locking part and engages with the slider again, and the magnetic lock automatically locks.

2. The magnetic catch of claim 1, wherein: The latches are located on both sides of the latch, and there are two latches on each side. The distance between one of the latches on the same side and the lock block is smaller than the distance between the other latch and the lock block.

3. A luggage case characterized by, include: Box; The lid is hinged at its bottom to the bottom surface of the box body; as well as The magnetic lock as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the top of the lid and the top surface of the body are provided with the lock block and the other is provided with the lock frame.

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