A vehicle lock assembly

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of mechanical locking technology, and more particularly to a vehicle lock assembly. The vehicle lock assembly includes: a rotary output component connected to a rotary transmission component to transmit rotational power; multiple lock slots on the circumference of the rotary output component; a mounting base located at one end of each lock slot; and a locking mechanism located between the mounting base and the lock slot. The locking mechanism has a lock cylinder block that engages with the lock slot and locks in place, and a drive mechanism for engaging or disengaging the lock cylinder block from the lock slot. In the vehicle lock assembly of this application, the lock cylinder block of the locking mechanism rotates and oscillates around an oscillation axis, forming a certain oscillation angle with the mounting surface of the mounting base. Unlike existing vehicle locks, the locking components rotate and oscillate parallel to the mounting base. Furthermore, the locking mechanism only includes the lock cylinder block and the drive mechanism, involving fewer locking components (lock cylinder blocks), and the arrangement and connection of the components are simple. This effectively reduces costs and provides strong market competitiveness; on the other hand, it offers high reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical locking technology, and more particularly to a vehicle lock assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most bicycle, electric bike, and motorcycle locks use mechanical locking structures to externally lock the wheels, including manual key locks or combination locks. With the rise of public electric bicycle and electric motorcycle rentals, hub locks have appeared on the market. Most of these locks use a locking method where the locking element rotates parallel to the mounting base. Existing hub locks basically include a lock ring, as well as a lock cylinder assembly consisting of a first locking element, a second locking element, a switch element, and a power element. The lock cylinder assembly has a complex structure, involves many locking components, and results in a higher cost for the lock. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a simpler vehicle lock assembly, and the lock cylinder block of the locking mechanism is locked using a novel swing-out method.

[0004] This invention is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0005] A vehicle lock assembly, comprising:

[0006] A rotary output component is connected to a rotary transmission component to realize the transmission of rotary power. The rotary output component has multiple locking grooves on its circumference.

[0007] Mounting base located at one end of the lock slot;

[0008] A locking mechanism located between the mounting base and the lock groove, the locking mechanism having a lock cylinder block that engages with the lock groove for locking, and a drive mechanism for driving the lock cylinder block to engage or disengage from the lock groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting base has a mounting surface, the mounting base is sleeved on the wheel axle, and the mounting surface is perpendicular to the axis of the wheel axle; the mounting surface is provided with a yaw point, and a yaw shaft is provided on the yaw point; the lock cylinder block is sleeved on the yaw shaft;

[0010] The drive mechanism is connected to the yaw shaft and is used to drive the yaw shaft to yaw back and forth in the axial direction of the wheel axle, so that the lock cylinder block yaws toward the lock groove side of the rotating output component and gets into the lock groove, and so that the lock cylinder block yaws away from the lock groove side of the rotating output component and gets out of the lock groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the lock cylinder block is a plate component, one end of which is provided with a through hole for mounting a swing shaft, and the other end of which is provided with a locking block extending out of the first side of the plate component. The locking block is used to engage with the lock groove for locking. A connecting post is provided on the second side of the plate component away from the end of the swing shaft mounting through hole. The connecting post is used to connect with the drive mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking block has a sliding edge that facilitates sliding into and out of the locking groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive mechanism is connected to the lock cylinder block via a flexible connector.

[0014] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes: a motor and a control output shaft;

[0015] One end of the control output shaft is connected to the motor drive, and the other end of the control output shaft is connected to the connecting column through a torsion spring; the motor is used to drive the control output shaft to reciprocate, so as to drive the lock core block to swing around the swing axis.

[0016] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes a transmission structure, the input end of which is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the output end of which is connected to the control output shaft.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission structure includes one or more of the following: belt drive structure, chain drive structure, gear drive structure, and worm gear drive structure.

[0018] Furthermore, the transmission structure includes:

[0019] The first worm gear connected to the motor output shaft;

[0020] A first worm gear that is connected to the first worm, and a first gear that is coaxially arranged with the first worm gear;

[0021] A second gear that meshes and drives with the first gear;

[0022] A third gear that meshes with the second gear, and a second worm gear coaxially mounted with the third gear.

[0023] The output worm gear is connected to the second worm.

[0024] The output worm gear is sleeved on one end of the control output shaft.

[0025] Furthermore, the drive mechanism also includes: a mounting housing, and a control board connected to the motor; the motor, transmission structure, control output shaft, and control board are all arranged inside the mounting housing, and the other end of the control output shaft extends out of the mounting housing; the control board is used for driving control of the motor.

[0026] Furthermore, the vehicle lock assembly of this application includes a speed measuring module for monitoring the rotational speed of the rotating output component. The speed measuring module is electrically connected to the control board and is used to determine the execution of motor drive actions.

[0027] Furthermore, the vehicle lock assembly of this application includes a position detection module for monitoring the locking or unlocking position of the lock block. The position detection module is electrically connected to the control board and is used to provide feedback on the locking or unlocking state of the vehicle lock assembly.

[0028] Furthermore, the speed measuring module includes a first Hall sensor and a first magnetic block that cooperates with the first Hall sensor to measure speed; the first magnetic block is disposed on the rotating output component; the first Hall sensor is disposed on the control board or on the mounting base, and the first Hall sensor is communicatively connected to the control board.

[0029] Furthermore, the position detection module includes a second Hall sensor and a second magnetic block that cooperates with the second Hall sensor for detection; the second magnetic block is disposed on the transmission structure and rotates together with the transmission structure; the second Hall sensor is disposed on the control board and is communicatively connected to the control board.

[0030] Furthermore, the vehicle lock assembly of this application also includes a positioning communication module connected to the control board, which is used for positioning the vehicle lock assembly and communicating with an external terminal.

[0031] Furthermore, the rotary output component is a ring-shaped component, the rotary transmission component is a vehicle hub, the rotary output component is coaxially fixed to the hub connected to the wheel, and the rotary output component is connected to the inner wall surface or inner end surface of the hub.

[0032] Furthermore, the rotary output component is disposed within the wheel hub of a bicycle, electric vehicle, or motorcycle.

[0033] Compared with existing technologies, the vehicle lock assembly provided by this invention features a locking mechanism in which the lock cylinder block rotates and oscillates around an oscillation axis, forming a certain oscillation angle with the mounting surface of the mounting base. This differs from existing vehicle locks where the locking components rotate and oscillate parallel to the mounting base. Furthermore, the locking mechanism has a simple installation and connection method, and since it only includes the lock cylinder block and the drive mechanism, it involves fewer locking components (lock cylinder block). This effectively reduces costs and provides strong market competitiveness. On the other hand, it offers high reliability. High reliability means that due to the simple installation and connection method and the fewer components involved, the lower the probability of component failure. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the application structure of a vehicle lock component in this embodiment;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram (exploded view) of a vehicle lock assembly according to this embodiment;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the mounting base and the locking mechanism;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking state structure of the CRRC lock assembly;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of point A of the CRRC lock assembly;

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unlocking state structure of the CRRC lock assembly;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of point B of the CRRC lock assembly;

[0042] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Exploded view of the central locking mechanism;

[0043] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Internal side view of the locking mechanism;

[0044] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Sectional view at CC;

[0045] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an application of the position detection module (locked state);

[0046] Figure 12 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an application of the mid-position detection module (unlocked state);

[0047] Figure 13 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the central lock cylinder block;

[0048] Among them, 100 is the vehicle lock assembly, 10 is the rotary output component, 11 is the lock groove, 20 is the mounting base, 21 is the mounting surface, 22 is the mounting lock pin, 23 is the brake pin, 231 is the brake block, 30 is the locking mechanism, 31 is the lock cylinder block, 311 is the lock block, 3110 is the lock block edge, 312 is the tilting shaft mounting through hole, 313 is the notch, 314 is the first side, 315 is the connecting post, 32 is the drive mechanism, 321 is the motor, 322 is the control output shaft, 323 is the torsion spring, and 32 is the... 4. First worm gear; 325. First worm wheel; 326. First gear; 327. Second gear; 328. Third gear; 329. Second worm gear; 3210. Output worm wheel; 33. Yaw shaft; 34. Snap ring; 40. Mounting housing; 41. Housing body; 421. Inner cover plate; 422. Outer cover plate; 43. Control board; 50. Frame; 51. Wheel axle; 52. Wheel hub; 53. Wheel; 60. Brake component; 71. Second Hall sensor; 72. Second magnetic block. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to", "mounted to", or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is "connected" to another component, or a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0051] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0052] See Figure 1 The bicycle lock shown in the figure is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It uses the bicycle lock component of the present invention to lock and unlock the bicycle hub, thereby realizing the bicycle lock function.

[0053] The vehicle lock assembly 100 in this embodiment includes:

[0054] A rotary output component 10 is connected to a rotary transmission component to realize the transmission of rotary power. Multiple locking grooves 11 are provided on the circumference of the rotary output component 10.

[0055] Mounting base 20 located at one end of lock groove 11;

[0056] The locking mechanism 30 is located between the mounting base 20 and the lock groove 11. The locking mechanism 30 has a lock cylinder block 31 that engages with the lock groove 11 for locking, and a drive mechanism 32 for driving the lock cylinder block 31 to engage or disengage from the lock groove 11.

[0057] The rotary output component 10 serves as the locking object between the rotary transmission component and the locking mechanism 30, and is coaxially fixed to the rotary transmission component that needs to be locked. Figure 1 The central locking assembly is applied to the bicycle structure, which includes a frame 50. The hub 52 and wheel 53 of the frame 50 are connected to the wheel axle 51. In this embodiment, the rotary transmission component is the bicycle hub. The hub is a rotary connector between the spokes of the bicycle wheel and the bicycle axle (wheel axle). The rotational power of the bicycle is transmitted to the hub, and then to the wheel 53, thereby realizing the rotation of the wheel 53.

[0058] Combination Figures 2 to 9 The rotating output component 10 is an annular member whose circumference is embedded and fixed to the inner wall of the hub. It can be assembled on the inner wall of the hub using a spline connection and circumferential positioning structure, and rotates together with the hub. The rotating output component 10 is provided with several locking grooves 11, which are distributed on the rotation circumference of the rotating output component 10, including the outer and inner circumferences of the annular rotating output component 10. The locking grooves 11 are used to cooperate with the locking cylinder block 31 of the locking mechanism 30 for locking. Specifically, the driving mechanism 32 drives the locking cylinder block 31 to swing toward the locking groove 11, and the locking cylinder block 31 engages in the locking groove 11, locking the rotating output component 10 together with the hub; and the driving mechanism 32 drives the locking cylinder block 31 away from the locking groove 11, and the locking cylinder block 31 disengages from the locking groove 11, completing the unlocking, and the rotating output component 10 together with the hub can rotate together again.

[0059] The multiple locking grooves 11 in the rotating output component 10 refer to two or more pieces, and preferably the multiple locking grooves 11 are evenly distributed along the annular circumference.

[0060] Combination Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the mounting base 20 has a mounting surface 21, the mounting base 20 is sleeved on the wheel axle 51, and the mounting surface 21 is perpendicular to the axis of the wheel axle 51; the mounting surface 21 is provided with a swing fulcrum, and a swing shaft 33 is provided on the swing fulcrum; the lock cylinder block 31 is sleeved on the swing shaft 33.

[0061] The drive mechanism 32 is connected to the yaw shaft 33 and is used to drive the yaw shaft 33 to yaw back and forth in the axial direction of the wheel axle 51, so that the lock cylinder block 31 yaws toward the lock groove side of the rotating output member 10 and gets into the lock groove 11, and so that the lock cylinder block 31 yaws away from the lock groove side of the rotating output member 10 and gets out of the lock groove 11.

[0062] In the vehicle lock assembly of this application, the lock cylinder block 31 of the locking mechanism 30 rotates and yaws around the yaw axis 33, and the lock cylinder block 31 forms a certain yaw angle with the mounting surface of the mounting base 20; unlike existing vehicle locks, the locking components rotate and yaw parallel to the mounting base 20. The installation and connection method of the locking mechanism 30 is simple, and it involves fewer locking components (lock cylinder blocks), which effectively reduces costs and has good market economic value competitiveness; on the other hand, it has good reliability; good reliability means that because the component installation and connection method is simple and fewer components are involved, the probability of damage to each component is lower.

[0063] As one feasible implementation, the mounting base 20 includes a circular base plate and a retaining ring connected to the outer periphery of the circular base plate; that is, the circular base plate is sealed at one end of the retaining ring, and the center of the circular base plate is provided with a wheel axle mounting hole. The circular base plate is fitted onto the wheel axle 51 through the wheel axle mounting hole; the lock cylinder block 31 and the drive mechanism 32 are disposed on the circular base plate and located inside the retaining ring.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the lock cylinder block 31 is a plate component. One end of the plate component is provided with a tilting shaft mounting through hole 312, and the other end of the plate component is provided with a locking block 311 extending out of the first side portion 314 of the plate component. The locking block 311 is used to cooperate with the lock groove 11 for locking. A connecting post 315 is provided on the second side portion of the plate component away from the tilting shaft mounting through hole 312. The connecting post 315 is used to connect with the drive mechanism 32.

[0065] For details, see Figure 13 as well as Figures 4 to 7 One end of the plate component is provided with a tilting shaft mounting through hole 312. The lock cylinder block 31 is sleeved on the tilting shaft 33 through the tilting shaft mounting through hole 312. Preferably, a notch 313 is opened in the middle part of the tilting shaft mounting through hole 312 at this end. The notch 313 design saves materials and facilitates the installation of a retaining spring 34 on the tilting shaft 33 for axial positioning. The other end of the plate component is provided with a locking block 311 extending out of the first side 314 of the plate component. A connecting post 315 is provided on the second side of the plate component away from the end of the tilting shaft mounting through hole 312. Preferably, the connecting post 315 is provided with a mounting ring groove for connecting the torsion spring 323. The first side 314 and the second side are arranged opposite to each other.

[0066] For a more preferred option, see [link to previous article]. Figure 13The locking block 311 has a sliding edge 3110 that facilitates sliding into and out of the locking groove 11. The sliding edge 3110 is preferably a smooth curved edge. The above structure facilitates the smooth sliding of the oscillating locking block 311 into or out of the locking groove 11.

[0067] In practical applications, if the bicycle wheel of this embodiment is accidentally locked at high speed (such as during riding), the high-speed rotation of the wheel 53 will cause the rotating output component 10 to rotate at high speed. At this time, the locking mechanism 30 will lock. After the locking block 311 of the lock cylinder block 31 partially enters the locking groove 11 of the rotating output component 10, the rotating locking groove 11 will repeatedly push the locking block 311 out. At this time, the locking mechanism 30 will emit a continuous ticking sound (the locking groove repeatedly pushes out the locking block) to remind the rider that an accidental locking operation has occurred, and will also bring resistance and deceleration to the rotating output component 10 and the wheel 53. This setting will not cause damage to the locking mechanism 30 or the internal structure of the hub due to high-speed locking, effectively avoiding accidents caused by accidental locking during riding.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, a retaining ring 34 is provided on the yaw shaft 33, or a retaining ring 34 is provided on the inner wall of the yaw shaft mounting through hole 312 of the lock cylinder block 31; in this embodiment, an annular groove is provided on the yaw shaft 33 at the notch 313 of the lock cylinder block 31, and a retaining ring 34 is provided on the annular groove to axially limit the yaw shaft 33.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism 32 is connected to the lock cylinder block 31 via a flexible connector; the lock cylinder block 31 and the drive mechanism 32 are connected via the flexible connector. After locking the vehicle, if the user accidentally pushes the vehicle, the impact force of the lock groove 11 on the lock block 311 can be buffered by the flexible connector to reduce the transmission of the impact thrust to the drive mechanism 32 and affect the connection stability of the drive mechanism 32. Preferably, the flexible connector can be a torsion spring 323.

[0070] See Figures 3 to 9 The drive mechanism 32 includes: a motor 321 and a control output shaft 322;

[0071] One end of the control output shaft 322 is connected to the motor 321 for transmission, and the other end of the control output shaft 322 is connected to the connecting post 315 of the lock cylinder block 31 through the torsion spring 323; the motor 321 is used to drive the control output shaft 322 to reciprocate, so as to drive the lock cylinder block 31 to swing around the swing shaft 33. Specifically, one end of the torsion spring 323 is connected to the control output shaft 322, and the other end of the torsion spring 323 is connected to the connecting post 315. The yaw force transmitted from the motor 321 to the control output shaft 322 is transmitted to the connecting post 315 through the torsion spring 323, causing the lock cylinder block 31 to swing around the yaw shaft 33 at a certain angle. The lock cylinder block 31 swings along the axial direction of the wheel axle 51, causing the lock block 311 to swing towards the lock groove 11 and lock into the lock groove 11 to complete the locking; or it can cause the lock block 311 to swing away from the lock groove 11 and unlock. The forward and reverse rotation of the motor 321 can control the swing direction of the lock cylinder block 31.

[0072] More preferably, the drive mechanism 32 further includes a transmission structure, the input end of which is connected to the output shaft of the motor 321, and the output end of which is connected to the control output shaft 322. Further, the transmission structure includes one or more of the following: belt drive structure, chain drive structure, gear drive structure, and worm gear drive structure.

[0073] See Figure 8 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 As an optional implementation, the transmission structure specifically includes:

[0074] A first worm gear 324 is connected to the output shaft of motor 321; a first worm wheel 325 is connected to the first worm gear 324; a first gear 326 is coaxially arranged with the first worm wheel 325; a second gear 327 is meshed and connected to the first gear 326; a third gear 328 is meshed and connected to the second gear 327; a second worm gear 329 is coaxially arranged with the third gear 328; an output worm wheel 3210 is connected to the second worm gear 329; and the output worm wheel 3210 is sleeved on one end of the control output shaft 322. This transmission structure provides both speed reduction and safety protection through the self-locking function of the worm gear.

[0075] The drive mechanism 32 further includes: a mounting housing 40, and a control board 43 connected to the motor 321; the motor 321, the transmission structure, the control output shaft 322, and the control board 43 are all arranged inside the mounting housing 40, and the other end of the control output shaft 322 extends out of the mounting housing 40; the control board 43 is used for drive control of the motor 321. Preferably, the mounting housing 40 includes a housing body 41 and a cover plate detachably connected to the housing body 41; the mounting housing 40 can protect the motor 321, the transmission structure, the control output shaft 322, and the control board 43 arranged inside. Preferably, the cover plate includes an inner cover plate 421 and an outer cover plate 422. After the motor 321, transmission structure and control output shaft 322 are installed on the housing body 41, the inner cover plate 421 covers the housing body 41, covering the motor 321, transmission structure and control output shaft 322. The outer cover plate 422 covers the housing body 41, and the control board 43 is arranged in the interlayer between the inner cover plate 421 and the outer cover plate 422. The control board 43 can be an existing PLC control board 43 or a microcontroller control board 43, etc.

[0076] As a preferred embodiment, see [link to example]. Figure 2 The vehicle lock assembly of this application also includes a brake component 60, which is preferably a drum brake, comprising a first drum brake pad and a second drum brake pad that are elastically mated. Specifically, the mounting surface 21 of the circular base plate of the mounting seat 20 is provided with a mounting lock pin 22 and a brake pin 23. The mounting lock pin 22 and the brake pin 23 are respectively located on both sides of the wheel axle mounting hole, and the end of the brake pin 23 is provided with a square brake block 231. The first mating ends of the first drum brake pad and the second drum brake pad form mounting holes that mate with the mounting lock pin 22, and the second mating ends of the first drum brake pad and the second drum brake pad form brake groove holes that mate with the square brake block 231. When braking, the mounting seat 20 rotates, and the square brake block 231 rotates to open the first drum brake pad and the second drum brake pad, so that the first drum brake pad and the second drum brake pad are respectively pressed against the inner wall of the rotating output component 10. The first drum brake pad and the second drum brake pad are pressed against the inner wall of the rotating output component 10 at the end away from the lock groove 11, thereby weakening or restricting the rotation of the hub and achieving a braking effect.

[0077] In one preferred embodiment, the vehicle lock assembly of this application includes a speed measuring module that monitors the rotational speed of the rotary output component 10. The speed measuring module is electrically connected to the control board 43 and is used to determine the execution of the drive action of the motor 321.

[0078] More preferably, the speed measuring module includes a first Hall sensor and a first magnetic block that cooperates with the first Hall sensor to measure speed; the first magnetic block is disposed on the rotary output component 10; the first Hall sensor is disposed on the control board 43 or on the mounting base 20, and the first Hall sensor is communicatively connected to the control board 43.

[0079] Specifically, when the first Hall sensor is fixedly positioned facing the first magnetic block, rotating the output component 10 or its connected rotating transmission component rotates one revolution, the first Hall sensor receives a signal, counting one revolution, and then calculates the rotation speed at this time. The control board 43 sets a protection speed. When the rotation speed detected by the first Hall sensor is lower than the protection speed, that is, when the rotation speed of the wheel 53 is lower than the protection speed, the motor 321 receives a control signal at any time to drive the lock cylinder block 31 to unlock or lock. When the rotation speed of the wheel 53 is higher than the protection speed, the control board 43 cuts off the power supply to the motor 321, and the locking mechanism 30 is in a disabled state until the wheel speed is lower than the protection speed, then the power supply to the motor 321 is restored, and the motor 321 is controlled again to drive the lock cylinder block 31 to unlock or lock. This prevents accidental locking and operation, and improves the effectiveness and security of the vehicle lock assembly.

[0080] As a preferred embodiment, see [link to preferred embodiment]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The vehicle lock assembly of this application includes a position detection module for monitoring the locked or unlocked position of the lock block 311. The position detection module is electrically connected to the control board 43 and is used to provide feedback on the locked or unlocked state of the vehicle lock assembly.

[0081] More preferably, the position detection module includes a second Hall sensor 71 and a second magnetic block 72 that cooperates with the second Hall sensor 71 for detection; the second magnetic block 72 is disposed on the transmission structure and rotates together with the transmission structure; the second Hall sensor 71 is disposed on the control board 43 and is communicatively connected to the control board 43. As a feasible embodiment, the top surface of the second gear 327 is slotted, and the second magnetic block 72 is placed in the slot. The second magnetic block 72 rotates together with the second gear 327. The inner cover plate 421 is provided with a sensing through hole, and the control board 43 at the position corresponding to the sensing through hole is provided with the second Hall sensor 71. Understandably, the motor 321 drives the lock cylinder block 31 to deflect, locking the lock block 311. The second gear 327, driven by the motor 321, rotates by a predetermined angle to ensure the lock block 311 fully deflects and engages with the lock groove 11, achieving locking. As the second gear 327 rotates this predetermined angle, the second magnetic block 72 rotates to the sensing through-hole position of the inner cover plate 421. The second magnetic block 72 corresponds precisely to the second Hall sensor 71 on the control board 43. At this time, the magnetic flux density sensed by the second Hall sensor 71 of the second magnetic block 72 is at its maximum. The second Hall sensor 71 feeds back a locking status signal to the control board 43 to indicate that the vehicle lock assembly is in a locked state. See details... Figure 11Motor 321 reverses, and second gear 327 rotates in the opposite direction to the predetermined preset angle. After this rotation, second magnetic block 72 completely deviates from the corresponding second Hall sensor 71. Second Hall sensor 71 then sends an unlock status signal to control board 43 to indicate that the vehicle lock assembly is unlocked. See details... Figure 12 .

[0082] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle lock assembly of this application also includes a positioning communication module connected to the control board 43. The positioning communication module is used for positioning the vehicle lock assembly and communicating with external terminals.

[0083] Specifically, the positioning and communication module in this embodiment includes a positioning module and a communication module. The positioning module is preferably a GPS module or a Beidou positioning module; the communication module is preferably a Bluetooth module and / or a network communication module. The network communication module and / or Bluetooth module are used to connect to an external terminal to enable the external terminal to control the unlocking and locking of the vehicle lock components; the external terminal is preferably a smartphone, tablet computer, etc.

[0084] The vehicle lock assembly of the present invention can also be applied to rotating moving parts of other vehicles, including rotating moving transmission parts of electric vehicles, motorcycles or automobiles. Those skilled in the art can adopt various similar implementations of the above embodiments within the scope of the claims, depending on the different rotating moving transmission parts. These embodiments are not listed one by one here.

[0085] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, but these improvements all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle lock assembly, characterized in that, include: A rotating output component (10) is connected to a rotating transmission component to realize the transmission of rotational power. The rotating output component (10) has multiple locking grooves (11) on its rotating circumference. Mounting base (20) located at one end of the lock groove (11); A locking mechanism (30) is located between the mounting base (20) and the lock groove (11), the locking mechanism (30) having a lock cylinder block (31) that engages with the lock groove (11) for locking. The mounting base (20) has a mounting surface (21), the mounting base (20) is sleeved on the wheel axle (51), and the mounting surface (21) is perpendicular to the axis of the wheel axle (51); the mounting surface (21) is provided with a swing fulcrum, and a swing shaft (33) is provided on the swing fulcrum; the lock cylinder block (31) is sleeved on the swing shaft (33). The lock cylinder block (31) is a plate component. One end of the plate component is provided with a swing shaft mounting through hole (312), and a retaining spring (34) is provided on the swing shaft (33). Alternatively, a retaining spring (34) is provided on the inner wall of the swing shaft mounting through hole (312) of the lock cylinder block (31). The other end of the plate component is provided with a lock block (311) extending out of the first side (314) of the plate component. The lock block (311) has a lock block edge (3110) that facilitates sliding into and out of the lock groove (11). And, the drive mechanism (32) drives the lock cylinder block to sway so that the lock block is engaged / disengaged from the lock groove; The drive mechanism (32) is connected to the yaw shaft (33) and is used to drive the yaw shaft (33) to yaw back and forth in the axial direction of the wheel axle (51), so that the lock cylinder block (31) yaws toward the lock groove side of the rotating output member (10) and gets into the lock groove (11), and so that the lock cylinder block (31) yaws away from the lock groove side of the rotating output member (10) and gets out of the lock groove (11). The locking block (311) is used to engage with the locking groove (11) for locking; a connecting post (315) is provided on the second side of the plate component away from the end of the through hole (312) on the yaw shaft, and the connecting post (315) is used to connect with the drive mechanism (32).

2. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (32) is connected to the lock cylinder block (31) via a flexible connector.

3. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (32) includes: a motor (321) and a control output shaft (322); One end of the control output shaft (322) is connected to the motor (321) for transmission, and the other end of the control output shaft (322) is connected to the connecting column (315) through the torsion spring (323); the motor (321) is used to drive the control output shaft (322) to reciprocate, so as to drive the lock core block (31) to swing around the swing shaft (33).

4. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (32) also includes a transmission structure, the input end of which is connected to the output shaft of the motor (321), and the output end of which is connected to the control output shaft (322).

5. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission structure includes one or more of the following: belt drive structure, chain drive structure, gear drive structure, and worm gear drive structure.

6. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission structure includes: The first worm gear (324) is connected to the motor output shaft; A first worm wheel (325) that is connected to the first worm (324), and a first gear (326) that is coaxially arranged with the first worm wheel (325); A second gear (327) meshes and drives with the first gear (326); A third gear (328) meshes with and is connected to the second gear (327), and a second worm (329) is coaxially arranged with the third gear (328). The output worm gear (3210) is connected in conjunction with the second worm (329); The output worm gear (3210) is sleeved on one end of the control output shaft (322).

7. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (32) also includes: a mounting housing (40) and a control board (43) connected to the motor (321); the motor (321), the transmission structure, the control output shaft (322) and the control board (43) are all arranged inside the mounting housing (40), and the other end of the control output shaft (322) extends out of the mounting housing (40); the control board (43) is used for drive control of the motor (321).

8. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The device includes a speed measuring module that monitors the rotational speed of the rotating output component (10). The speed measuring module is electrically connected to the control board (43) and is used to determine the execution of the motor (321) drive action.

9. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, It includes a position detection module for monitoring the locking or unlocking position of the lock block (311). The position detection module is electrically connected to the control board (43) for feedback on the locking or unlocking status of the vehicle lock assembly.

10. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The speed measuring module includes a first Hall sensor and a first magnetic block that cooperates with the first Hall sensor to measure speed; the first magnetic block is disposed on the rotary output component (10); the first Hall sensor is disposed on the control board (43) or on the mounting base (20); the first Hall sensor is communicatively connected to the control board (43).

11. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The position detection module includes a second Hall sensor (71) and a second magnetic block (72) that cooperates with the second Hall sensor (71) for detection; the second magnetic block (72) is disposed on the transmission structure and rotates together with the transmission structure; the second Hall sensor (71) is disposed on the control board (43) and is communicatively connected to the control board (43).

12. The vehicle lock assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning communication module connected to the control board (43), which is used for positioning the vehicle lock assembly and communicating with external terminals.

13. The vehicle lock assembly according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The rotary output component (10) is an annular component, the rotary transmission component is the hub of the vehicle, the rotary output component (10) is coaxially fixed to the hub connected to the wheel, and the rotary output component (10) is connected to the inner wall surface or inner end surface of the hub.

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