Automatic locking device and automatic sealing system

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an automatic locking device and an automatic sealing system. The automatic locking device has a lock body receiving channel, a lock body output channel and comprises a lock body conveying unit arranged between the two channels; the lock body conveying unit comprises at least one lock body conveying section arranged between the lock body receiving channel and the lock body output channel, the lock body conveying section comprises a movable lock holding mechanism and a driving mechanism, the movable lock holding mechanism is configured to receive, hold and release the lock body, and the driving mechanism is drivingly connected with the movable lock holding mechanism to drive the movable lock holding mechanism to move; the lock body conveying unit is configured to convey one of the two lock bodies of the electronic lock in an unlocked state from the lock body receiving channel to the lock body output channel through the at least one lock body conveying section to make the two lock bodies reach a locked state at the lock body output channel, and the total movement trajectory of the two lock bodies encloses an arrangement space for placing at least a part of a sealed object. The present disclosure can improve the sealing efficiency and reduce the labor cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to baggage handling equipment, and more particularly to an automatic locking device and an automatic sealing system. Background Technology

[0002] Customs electronic locks (also known as active electronic locks or electronic locks) are used to identify and flag suspicious checked baggage after X-ray scanning. Previously, customs officers had to manually attach the electronic locks to suspicious baggage, which was physically demanding for them. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an automatic locking device and an automatic sealing system, which aim to improve sealing efficiency and reduce labor costs.

[0004] The first aspect of this disclosure provides an automatic locking device for securing an electronic lock to a sealed object, the electronic lock comprising two lock bodies connected by straps, the two lock bodies having a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other;

[0005] The automatic locking device has a lock body receiving channel, a lock body output channel, and includes a lock body conveying unit disposed between the lock body receiving channel and the lock body output channel;

[0006] The lock body conveying unit includes at least one lock body conveying segment disposed between the lock body receiving channel and the lock body output channel for conveying the lock body. The lock body conveying segment includes a movable lock holding mechanism and a driving mechanism. The movable lock holding mechanism is configured to receive, hold and release the lock body. The driving mechanism is drivenly connected to the movable lock holding mechanism to drive the movable lock holding mechanism to move.

[0007] The lock body conveying unit is configured to receive one of the two lock bodies in the unlocked state from the lock body receiving channel via the at least one lock body conveying segment and convey it to the lock body output channel so that the two lock bodies are locked at the lock body output channel, and the total movement trajectory of the two lock bodies encloses an arrangement space for placing at least a portion of the sealed object.

[0008] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, at least one of the lock body conveying units includes a plurality of lock body conveying segments arranged in sequence to convey the lock bodies in sequence.

[0009] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device,

[0010] The automatic locking device includes a lock body delivery unit and a locking mechanism. The lock body delivery unit delivers one of the two lock bodies, and the locking mechanism is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies stationary; or

[0011] The automatic locking device includes two lock body conveying units, which respectively convey the two lock bodies.

[0012] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, the automatic locking device includes two symmetrically arranged lock body transmission units.

[0013] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, at least one of the movable locking mechanisms of the lock body transmission section includes a clamping part.

[0014] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, at least one of the lock body transport sections further includes a guide structure configured to cooperate with the lock body to restrict the direction of movement of the lock body.

[0015] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device,

[0016] In the same lock body conveying unit comprising multiple lock body conveying sections, at least two adjacent lock body conveying sections located downstream include the guide structure, and the lock body changes its posture under the guidance of the guide structure during the handover process between two adjacent lock body conveying sections; or

[0017] In the same lock body conveying unit that includes multiple lock body conveying segments, at least two adjacent lock body conveying segments include the guide structure. The two guide structures of the two adjacent lock body conveying segments are connected. During the handover process between the two adjacent lock body conveying segments, the lock body changes its posture under the guidance of the two guide structures.

[0018] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, the guide structure includes a guide limiting portion that cooperates with the limiting engagement portion of the lock body.

[0019] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device,

[0020] The guide limiting part includes a sliding guide limiting part, and the limiting mating part of the lock body includes a sliding part; the sliding guide limiting part is configured to cooperate with the sliding part; and / or

[0021] The guide limiting part includes a rolling guide limiting part, and the limiting mating part of the lock body includes a rolling part. The rolling guide limiting part is configured to cooperate with the rolling part.

[0022] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, the rolling guide limiting part includes a second guide groove, the second guide groove including an inlet groove section and a main groove section, the inlet groove section gradually narrows in width toward the main groove section or the inlet groove section is bent.

[0023] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, at least one of the lock body conveying sections is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly.

[0024] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, in the same lock body conveying unit including multiple lock body conveying sections, each lock body conveying section is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly.

[0025] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device, in the same lock body conveying unit including multiple lock body conveying sections, at least one of the lock body conveying sections is configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally and / or at least one of the lock body conveying sections is configured to drive the lock body to move vertically.

[0026] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an automatic sealing system, comprising:

[0027] An electronic lock comprising two lock bodies connected by straps, the two lock bodies having a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other; and

[0028] An automatic locking device, as described in the first aspect of this disclosure, is used to secure an electronic lock to the object being sealed.

[0029] In some embodiments of the automatic sealing system, the electronic lock further includes:

[0030] The locking engagement part is configured to engage with the movable locking mechanism; and / or

[0031] The limiting engagement part is configured to engage with the guide structure of the automatic locking device.

[0032] In some embodiments of the automatic sealing system,

[0033] The locking engagement part includes a recessed portion provided on the lock body; and / or

[0034] The limiting and engaging part includes a guide wheel and / or a guide protrusion disposed on the lock body.

[0035] In some embodiments of the automated sealing system, the following are also included:

[0036] Locking device for receiving and feeding the electronic lock into the lock body receiving channel of the automatic locking device; and / or

[0037] The conveying device, wherein the arrangement space of the automatic locking device is located on the conveying channel of the conveying device.

[0038] In some embodiments of the automatic sealing system, the conveying device includes a first conveying section and a second conveying section spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveying channel, and the automatic locking device is disposed at the interval between the first conveying section and the second conveying section, the interval being configured to pass through the lock body.

[0039] Based on the automatic locking device and automatic sealing system provided in this disclosure, the two lock bodies of the electronic lock are separated, surrounded and locked by the movable locking mechanism and the driving mechanism. This can replace manual sealing and facilitate the automatic binding of the object to be sealed with the electronic lock, thereby improving sealing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0040] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0041] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this disclosure and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and are used to explain this disclosure, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an example electronic lock in an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an example of an automatic locking device in an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle structure of an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle structure of an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle structure of an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an example of an automatic locking device in an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle structure of an automatic sealing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this disclosure or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0050] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this disclosure. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0051] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0052] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0053] Figures 1 to 7 An automatic sealing system and its electronic lock and automatic locking device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the automatic locking device 2 in this embodiment is used to fix the electronic lock 1 to the object OB to be sealed.

[0055] The electronic lock 1 includes two lock bodies connected by a strap 13. The two lock bodies have a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together, and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other. Figure 1 As shown, the two lock bodies can be the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12.

[0056] The automatic locking device 2 has a lock body receiving channel PI, a lock body output channel PO, and includes a lock body conveying unit disposed between the lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO. The lock body conveying unit is, for example, a... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The lock body transmission unit 2A and lock body transmission unit 2B in the illustrated embodiment may be... Figure 5 The lock body transmission unit 2C in the illustrated embodiment may be... Figure 6 The lock body transmission unit 2E in the embodiment described above may be... Figure 7 The lock body transmission unit 2G and lock body transmission unit 2H in the illustrated embodiment.

[0057] The lock body conveying unit includes at least one lock body conveying section disposed between the lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO for conveying lock bodies. The lock body conveying section includes a movable lock holding mechanism and a drive mechanism. The movable lock holding mechanism is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body, and the drive mechanism is drivenly connected to the movable lock holding mechanism to drive the movable lock holding mechanism to move.

[0058] The lock body transmission unit is configured to receive one of the two lock bodies 11 and 12 in the unlocked state from the lock body receiving channel PI via at least one of the aforementioned lock body transmission segments and transmit it to the lock body output channel PO so that the two lock bodies 11 and 12 reach the locked state at the lock body output channel PO, and the total movement trajectory of the two lock bodies 11 and 12 encloses an arrangement space S for placing at least a portion of the sealed object OB.

[0059] The automatic locking device 2 of this embodiment utilizes a movable locking mechanism and a driving mechanism to separate, surround, and lock the two lock bodies of the electronic lock. It can replace manual sealing, automatically binding the object to be sealed (OB) with the electronic lock 1, thereby improving sealing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0060] The specific shape of the aforementioned overall motion trajectory is not limited; for example, it can be a circular trajectory, a polygonal trajectory, an elliptical circular trajectory, etc., as long as the overall motion trajectory allows the individual motion trajectories of the two lock bodies to combine and circle the arrangement space S once, thereby causing the binding strap 13 to circle the object being sealed OB once, thus fixing the binding strap 13 and the two lock bodies to the object being sealed OB. For example, Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the automatic locking device of the illustrated embodiment, the total motion trajectory is a quadrilateral trajectory. For example, as... Figure 7 In the automatic locking device of the illustrated embodiment, the total motion trajectory is an elongated oval trajectory formed by two semi-circular trajectories and multiple straight-line trajectories. Furthermore, as long as the relative movement of the two lock bodies can complete the process of separation, circling, and relocking, the two lock bodies can move independently, or one can move while the other remains stationary. For example, as... Figure 2 and Figure 7 In the automatic locking device of the illustrated embodiment, the two lock bodies can move independently. For example, as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the automatic locking device of the illustrated embodiment, one of the two lock bodies moves while the other remains stationary.

[0061] Since suspected baggage that is deemed suspicious during scanning is usually locked with an electronic lock, the baggage that is locked is often suspected baggage.

[0062] The specific form of the movable locking mechanism is not limited, as long as it can achieve the required functions of a locking mechanism. For example, it may include a clamping part, a receiving part, a limiting part, etc. The specific form of the drive mechanism is also not limited; it can be hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric. The drive mechanism may consist only of an actuator, such as a linear actuator (e.g., a linear motor, cylinder, hydraulic cylinder). Alternatively, the drive mechanism may include both an actuator and a transmission mechanism. The actuator may be, for example, a rotary motor or a hydraulic motor, and the transmission mechanism may include, for example, a nut-screw drive mechanism or a gear-rack drive mechanism.

[0063] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, at least one lock body conveying unit includes multiple sequentially arranged lock body conveying sections to sequentially convey lock bodies. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The lock body conveying units 2A and 2B in the illustrated embodiment each include three lock body conveying sections. For example... Figure 5 The lock body conveying unit 2C in the illustrated embodiment includes four lock body conveying sections. For example... Figure 6 The lock body conveying unit 2E in the illustrated embodiment includes five lock body conveying sections. For example... Figure 7 The lock body transmission units 2G and 2H in the illustrated embodiment each include three lock body transmission sections.

[0064] Since at least one lock body conveying unit of the automatic locking device 2 includes multiple lock body conveying sections arranged in sequence to convey lock bodies in sequence, forming a relay-type lock body conveying, it is beneficial for the lock body conveying unit and the automatic locking device 2 to use the same or different types of lock body conveying sections to convey lock bodies. The arrangement is flexible, the environment is highly adaptable, and the range of selectable lock body conveying sections is wide, which is conducive to implementation.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes two lock body conveying units 2A and 2B, which respectively convey two lock bodies 11 and 12. Since the two lock bodies 11 and 12 can operate simultaneously under the conveying of the two lock body conveying units 2A and 2B to drive the binding strap 13 to wrap around the object to be sealed OB once, it is beneficial to improve the sealing efficiency of the object to be sealed OB.

[0066] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, both the lock body conveying unit 2A and the lock body conveying unit 2B of the automatic locking device 2 include multiple lock body conveying sections. The multiple lock body conveying sections of lock body conveying unit 2A include a first lock body conveying section 21A, a second lock body conveying section 22A, and a third lock body conveying section 23A arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies. The multiple lock body conveying sections of lock body conveying unit 2B include a first lock body conveying section 21B, a second lock body conveying section 22B, and a third lock body conveying section 23B arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies.

[0067] For example, such as Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes two lock body conveying units 2G and 2H, which respectively convey two lock bodies 11 and 12. Since the two lock bodies 11 and 12 can operate simultaneously under the transmission of the two lock body conveying units 2G and 2H to drive the binding strap 13 to wrap around the object to be sealed OB once, it is beneficial to improve the sealing efficiency of the object to be sealed OB.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, both the lock body conveying unit 2G and the lock body conveying unit 2H of the automatic locking device 2 include multiple lock body conveying sections. The multiple lock body conveying sections of the lock body conveying unit 2G include a first lock body conveying section 21G, a second lock body conveying section 22G, and a third lock body conveying section 23G arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies. The multiple lock body conveying sections of the lock body conveying unit 2H include a first lock body conveying section 21H, a second lock body conveying section 22H, and a third lock body conveying section 23H arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies.

[0069] Figure 7 The illustrated embodiments and Figure 2 and Figure 3 A key difference in the illustrated embodiment is Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the shape of each lock body conveying segment in the second lock body conveying segment 22A of the lock body conveying unit 2A is linear, while Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the second lock body transmission segment 22G of lock body transmission unit 2G and the second lock body transmission segment 22H of lock body transmission unit 2H are semi-circular in shape, while the remaining lock body transmission segments are straight in shape.

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body transmission unit 2C and a fixed lock holding mechanism 2D. The lock body transmission unit 2C transmits one of two lock bodies 11 and 12, and the fixed lock holding mechanism 2D is configured to receive, hold and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies 11 and 12 stationary.

[0071] For example, such as Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body conveying unit 2C. The lock body conveying unit 2C has multiple lock body conveying segments, including a first lock body conveying segment 21C, a second lock body conveying segment 22C, a third lock body conveying segment 23C, and a fourth lock body conveying segment 24C arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies.

[0072] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body transmission unit 2E and a lock holding mechanism 2F. The lock body transmission unit 2E transmits one of two lock bodies 11 and 12, and the lock holding mechanism 2F is configured to receive, hold and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies 11 and 12 stationary.

[0073] For example, such as Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body conveying unit 2E. The lock body conveying unit 2E has multiple lock body conveying segments, including a first lock body conveying segment 21E, a second lock body conveying segment 22E, a third lock body conveying segment 23E, a fourth lock body conveying segment 24E, and a fifth lock body conveying segment 25E arranged sequentially to convey corresponding lock bodies in sequence.

[0074] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in the automatic locking device 2, at least one lock body transmission section is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly.

[0075] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in the same lock body conveying unit including multiple lock body conveying sections, each lock body conveying section is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly. For example, the drive mechanisms of the first lock body transmission segments 21A and 21B, the second lock body transmission segments 22A and 22B, and the third lock body transmission segments 23A and 23B in lock body transmission units 2A and 2B are all linear drive mechanisms, thereby driving the corresponding movable locking mechanism and lock body to move linearly; similarly, the drive mechanisms of the first lock body transmission segment 21C, the second lock body transmission segment 22C, the third lock body transmission segment 23C, and the fourth lock body transmission segment 24C in lock body transmission unit 2C are all linear drive mechanisms, thereby driving the corresponding movable locking mechanism and lock body to move linearly; similarly, the drive mechanisms of the first lock body transmission segment 21E, the second lock body transmission segment 22E, the third lock body transmission segment 23E, the fourth lock body transmission segment 24E, and the fifth lock body transmission segment 25E in lock body transmission unit 2E are all linear drive mechanisms, thereby driving the corresponding movable locking mechanism and lock body to move linearly.

[0076] Because the range of selectable drive mechanisms for linear movement of the driven component is wide, this configuration is advantageous for the drive mechanism setup of the lock body transmission section, for example, in... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the driving mechanism of each lock body transmission section of each lock body transmission unit is a combination of a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut mechanism.

[0077] Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the first lock body conveying segment 21G and the third lock body conveying segment 23G of lock body conveying unit 2G, and the first lock body conveying segment 21H and the third lock body conveying segment 23H of lock body conveying unit 2H are linear in shape, and the driving mechanism is a linear driving mechanism, such as a combination of a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut mechanism. The second lock body conveying segment 22G of lock body conveying unit 2G and the second lock body conveying segment 22H of lock body conveying unit 2H are semi-circular in shape, and the driving mechanism can be a combination of a rotary motor and a rotary arm, or a combination of a rotary motor and an arc-shaped rack and pinion, etc.

[0078] In some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in the same lock body conveying unit comprising multiple lock body conveying sections, at least one lock body conveying section is configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally and / or at least one lock body conveying section is configured to drive the lock body to move vertically. This arrangement facilitates the standardized arrangement of the lock body conveying sections and makes efficient use of space.

[0079] For example, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the automatic locking device 2 includes two lock body conveying units 2A and 2B, which respectively convey two lock bodies 11 and 12. At least one lock body conveying unit includes multiple lock body conveying segments. Taking lock body conveying unit 2A as an example, the multiple lock body conveying segments include a first lock body conveying segment 21A, a second lock body conveying segment 22A, and a third lock body conveying segment 23A, which are sequentially arranged between the lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO. The first lock body conveying segment 21A and the third lock body conveying segment 23A are configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally, and the second lock body conveying segment 22A is configured to drive the lock body to move vertically. Lock body conveying unit 2B is arranged symmetrically with lock body conveying unit 2A, and its lock body conveying process can be referred to that of lock body conveying unit 2A.

[0080] in, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The arrow in the image indicates the direction of the lock body's movement.

[0081] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes two symmetrically arranged lock body transmission units 2A and 2B. This arrangement facilitates the synchronization of the movement of the two lock bodies 11 and 12, thereby enabling the two lock bodies 11 and 12 to move synchronously and quickly achieve the process of gradually separating and then gradually approaching each other, further improving the efficiency of sealing the object OB.

[0082] Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the middle, the lock body transmission unit 2B and the lock body transmission unit 2A are structurally symmetrical.

[0083] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the first lock body conveying section 21A of the lock body conveying unit 2A includes a first movable lock holding mechanism 211A and a first driving mechanism 212A. The second lock body conveying section 22A includes a second movable lock holding mechanism 221A and a second driving mechanism 222A. The third lock body conveying section 23A includes a third movable lock holding mechanism 231A and a third driving mechanism 232A. The first movable lock holding mechanism 211A, the second movable lock holding mechanism 221A, and the third movable lock holding mechanism 231A are all clamping parts. The first driving mechanism 212A, the second driving mechanism 222A, and the third driving mechanism 232A are all linear driving mechanisms consisting of a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut. The first lock body conveying section 21B of the lock body conveying unit 2B includes a first movable lock holding mechanism 211B and a first driving mechanism 212B. The second lock body conveying section 22B includes a second movable lock holding mechanism 221B and a second driving mechanism 222B. The third lock body transmission section 23B includes a third movable lock holding mechanism 231B and a third drive mechanism 232B. The first movable lock holding mechanism 211B, the second movable lock holding mechanism 221B, and the third movable lock holding mechanism 231B are all clamping parts. The first drive mechanism 212B, the second drive mechanism 222B, and the third drive mechanism 232B are all linear drive mechanisms consisting of a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body conveying unit 2C and a locking mechanism 2D. The lock body conveying unit 2C conveys one of the two lock bodies 11 and 12, and the locking mechanism 2D is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies stationary. In the lock body conveying unit 2C, multiple lock body conveying segments include a first lock body conveying segment 21C, a second lock body conveying segment 22C, a third lock body conveying segment 23C, and a fourth lock body conveying segment 24C, which are sequentially arranged between the lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the conveying direction of each lock body conveying segment can be configured such that the first lock body conveying segment 21C and the third lock body conveying segment 23C are configured to drive the lock body to move vertically, and the second lock body conveying segment 22C and the fourth lock body conveying segment 24C are configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally.

[0086] In embodiments not shown, the conveying direction of each lock body conveying segment may be such that the first and third lock body conveying segments are configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally, and the second and fourth lock body conveying segments 24C are configured to drive the lock body to move vertically.

[0087] in, Figure 5 The arrow in the image indicates the direction of the lock body's movement.

[0088] like Figure 5 As shown, the first lock body conveying section 21C of the lock body conveying unit 2C includes a first movable lock holding mechanism 211C and a first driving mechanism 212C. The second lock body conveying section 22C includes a second movable lock holding mechanism 221C and a second driving mechanism 222C. The third lock body conveying section 23C includes a third movable lock holding mechanism 231C and a third driving mechanism 232C. The fourth lock body conveying section 24C includes a fourth movable lock holding mechanism 241C and a fourth driving mechanism 242C. The first movable lock holding mechanism 211C, the second movable lock holding mechanism 221C, the third movable lock holding mechanism 231C, and the fourth movable lock holding mechanism 241C are all clamping parts. The first driving mechanism 212C, the second driving mechanism 222C, the third driving mechanism 232C, and the fourth driving mechanism 242C are all linear driving mechanisms combining a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut. The fixed lock holding mechanism 2D is a clamping part.

[0089] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the automatic locking device 2 includes a lock body conveying unit 2E and a locking mechanism 2F. The lock body conveying unit 2E conveys one of the two lock bodies 11 and 12, and the locking mechanism 2F is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies stationary. In the lock body conveying unit 2E, multiple lock body conveying segments include a first lock body conveying segment 21E, a second lock body conveying segment 22E, a third lock body conveying segment 23E, a fourth lock body conveying segment 24E, and a fifth lock body conveying segment 25E, which are sequentially arranged between the lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, the conveying directions of each lock body conveying segment are as follows: the first lock body conveying segment 21E, the third lock body conveying segment 23E, and the fifth lock body conveying segment 25E are configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally, while the second lock body conveying segment 22E and the fourth lock body conveying segment 24E are configured to drive the lock body to move vertically.

[0091] in, Figure 6 The arrow in the image indicates the direction of the lock body's movement.

[0092] like Figure 6As shown, the first lock body transport section 21E of the lock body transport unit 2E includes a first movable lock holding mechanism 211E and a first drive mechanism 212E. The second lock body transport section 22E includes a second movable lock holding mechanism 221E and a second drive mechanism 222E. The third lock body transport section 23E includes a third movable lock holding mechanism 231E and a third drive mechanism 232E. The fourth lock body transport section 24E includes a fourth movable lock holding mechanism 241E and a fourth drive mechanism 242E. The fifth lock body transport section 25E includes a fifth movable lock holding mechanism 251E and a fifth drive mechanism 252E. The first movable lock holding mechanism 211E, the second movable lock holding mechanism 221E, the third movable lock holding mechanism 231E, the fourth movable lock holding mechanism 241E, and the fifth movable lock holding mechanism are all clamping parts. The first drive mechanism 212E, the second drive mechanism 222E, the third drive mechanism 232E, the fourth drive mechanism 242E, and the fifth drive mechanism 252E are all linear drive mechanisms consisting of a rotary motor and a lead screw and nut. The fixed holding and locking mechanism 2F is a clamping part.

[0093] The specific form of the clamping part is not limited in the various embodiments of this application. For example, Figure 2 The clamping part 211A shown includes two clamping fingers.

[0094] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, at least one lock body conveying section further includes a guide structure configured to cooperate with the lock body to restrict the movement direction of the lock body.

[0095] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, among the multiple lock body transport sections of the same lock body transport unit including multiple lock body transport sections, the downstream lock body transport section of at least two adjacent lock body transport sections includes a guide structure. During the handover process between two adjacent lock body transport sections, the lock bodies 11 and 12 change their posture under the guidance of the guide structure. Alternatively, at least two adjacent lock body transport sections of the same lock body transport unit including multiple lock body transport sections both include a guide structure. The two guide structures of the two adjacent lock body transport sections are connected. During the handover process between two adjacent lock body transport sections, the lock bodies 11 or 12 change their posture under the guidance of the two guide structures.

[0096] like Figure 2 As shown, the guide structure includes a guide limiting part that cooperates with the limiting fitting part on the lock body.

[0097] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the guide limiting portion includes a sliding guide limiting portion, and the limiting mating portions 114 and 124 of the two lock bodies 11 and 12 each include a sliding portion. The sliding guide limiting portion is configured to mate with the sliding portion. The sliding guide limiting portion is, for example, a guide bar or guide groove provided on the guide structure, and the sliding portion is, for example, a recessed portion provided on the lock body that mates with the guide bar or a protrusion that mates with the guide groove.

[0098] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the sliding guide limiting part includes a first guide groove G1 disposed on the guide structure. The sliding part includes a limiting protrusion 1141 disposed on the first lock body 11 and a limiting protrusion 1241 disposed on the second lock body 12.

[0099] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the guide limiting portion includes a rolling guide limiting portion, and the limiting mating portions 114 and 124 of the lock bodies 11 and 12 each include a rolling portion. The rolling guide limiting portion is configured to cooperate with the rolling portion.

[0100] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the rolling guide limiting part includes a second guide groove G2, and the rolling part is, for example, a guide wheel 1141 on the first lock body 11 and a guide wheel 1241 on the second lock body 12. Each guide wheel 1141 and 1241 can be disposed on the limiting protrusions 1141 and 1241 of the corresponding lock bodies 11 and 12.

[0101] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the automatic locking device 2, the guide limiting part includes a second guide groove G2, which includes an inlet groove section G21 and a main groove section G22. The width of the inlet groove section G21 gradually narrows towards the main groove section G22. In embodiments not shown, the inlet groove section may be bent.

[0102] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the inlet slot section G21 is flared.

[0103] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the second lock body conveying sections 22A and 22B in lock body conveying units 2A and 2B respectively include second guide structures 223A and 223B, and the third lock body conveying sections 23A and 23B respectively include third guide structures 233A and 233B. Additionally, in some embodiments not shown... Figure 2 and Figure 3In an alternative embodiment of the illustrated embodiment, the first lock body transmission segment 21A in the lock body transmission unit 2A and the lock body transmission unit 2B may include a first guide structure, which may refer to the second guide structure 223A and the third guide structure 233A.

[0104] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first lock body conveying segment 21C, the second lock body conveying segment 22C, and the third lock body conveying segment 23C of the lock body conveying unit 2C respectively include corresponding guide structures 213C, 223C, and 233C. Additionally, in some embodiments not shown... Figure 5 In an alternative embodiment of the shown example, the fourth lock body transmission segment 24C of the lock body transmission unit 2C may also include a corresponding guide structure.

[0105] Figure 5 The guide structures in the illustrated embodiments and alternative examples can be referenced. Figure 2 The guide structure configuration shown in the embodiment.

[0106] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first lock body transmission segment 21E, the second lock body transmission segment 22E, the third lock body transmission segment 23E, the fourth lock body transmission segment 24E, and the fifth lock body transmission segment 25E of the lock body transmission unit 2E respectively include corresponding guide structures 213E, 223E, 233E, 243E, and 253E.

[0107] Figure 6 The guide structures in the illustrated embodiments and alternative examples can be referenced. Figure 2 The guide structure configuration shown in the embodiment.

[0108] like Figure 2 As shown, the guide structures of each lock body transmission section of the automatic locking device 2 are similar. The following description focuses only on the third guide structure 233 A of the third lock body transmission section 23A of the lock body transmission unit 2A.

[0109] The third guide structure 233A is a groove-shaped structure. The groove of the groove-shaped structure forms the first guide groove G1 of the sliding guide limiting part. A second guide groove G2 of the rolling guide limiting part is formed on the inner side of the side wall of the first guide groove G1. The width of the entrance groove section G21 of the second guide groove G2, which is close to the second guide structure 223A, gradually narrows and connects with the main groove section G22 to smoothly transfer the rolling part of the lock body from the second guide groove of the second guide structure 223A and guide the change of the lock body posture. Then the rolling part cooperates with the main groove section G22, and the lock body continues to move under the guidance of the third guide structure 233A and the drive of the third drive mechanism.

[0110] The above-mentioned guide structure can guide the lock body to change its posture in coordination with the movable locking mechanism.

[0111] like Figure 7 As shown, the lock body transmission unit 2G and the lock body transmission unit 2H are structurally symmetrical. Figure 7 The detailed structure of each lock body transmission section is not shown in the text, but the composition and structure of each lock body transmission section can be referred to the relevant content of the foregoing embodiments. For example, each lock body transmission section may include a movable lock holding mechanism, a drive mechanism and a guide structure, which will not be described again here.

[0112] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown in the figure, this disclosure also provides an automatic sealing system, including an electronic lock 1 and an automatic locking device 2.

[0113] The electronic lock 1 includes two lock bodies 11 and 12 connected by a strap 13. The two lock bodies 11 and 12 have a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other.

[0114] The automatic locking device 2 is an embodiment of the present disclosure, used to fix the electronic lock 1 to the object to be sealed OB.

[0115] In some embodiments of the automatic sealing system, the automatic sealing system also includes a lock magazine 3 for receiving and conveying an electronic lock 1 to the lock body receiving channel PI of the automatic locking device 2.

[0116] In some embodiments of the automatic sealing system, the automatic sealing system also includes a conveying device 4, and the arrangement space S of the automatic locking device 2 is located on the conveying channel PM of the conveying device 4.

[0117] Conveying device 4 may include a conveying direction along the conveying channel PM. Figure 4 The first conveying section 41 and the second conveying section 42 are spaced apart (in the direction indicated by the middle arrow). The automatic locking device 2 is located at the interval A between the first conveying section 41 and the second conveying section 42. The interval A is configured to pass through the lock bodies 11 and 12.

[0118] An example of an electronic lock 1 that can be used in conjunction with the automatic sealing system and its automatic locking device 2 in this disclosure is as follows: Figure 1 As shown.

[0119] The electronic lock 1 includes two lock bodies and a retractable strap 13 connecting the two lock bodies. The two lock bodies are a first lock body 11 and a second lock body 12.

[0120] A locking pin 112 is provided on the housing 111 of the first lock body, and a lock hole 122 is provided on the housing 121 of the second lock body 12. When the locking pin 112 is inserted into the lock hole 122, the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in a locked state. When the locking pin 112 is dislodged from the lock hole 122, the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in an unlocked state.

[0121] The strap 13 can be designed to be pulled out by external force and automatically retracted after the external force is removed, or it can be designed to be pulled out by external force and retracted by rotating the shaft of the strap using a twisting tool.

[0122] The electronic lock 1, for example, contains an indoor positioning chip within the lock body 111 and / or 112. This positioning chip is, for example, a UWB (Ultra Wide Band) chip, used to track the real-time location of the sealed object (such as suspected luggage). The electronic lock 1 also includes a breaching sensor and an alarm buzzer. When the sealed object is breached, the buzzer sounds an alarm, and information about the breached luggage and the breach location is pushed to the back-end staff.

[0123] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic lock 1 also includes a locking engagement part and a limiting engagement part. The limiting engagement part has been described previously and will not be described again here.

[0124] The lock-holding engagement portion is configured to cooperate with the movable lock-holding mechanism of the automatic locking device 2. In this embodiment, the lock-holding engagement portion includes a recess provided on the lock body. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the housing 111 of the first lock body 11 has two recesses 1111 and 1112, and the housing 121 of the second lock body 12 has two recesses 1211 and 1212.

[0125] The above-mentioned recesses are designed to mate with clamping parts having two gripping fingers. When clamping parts intersect, they can be engaged or disengaged with different recesses of the same lock body, and it is also convenient to cooperate with the guide structure to change the posture of the intersecting lock body.

[0126] In this embodiment, when the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in the unlocked state, the strap 13 can be pulled open under external force, and automatically tightens after the external force is removed. When the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in the locked state, the strap 13 can only contract and cannot be stretched. The aforementioned function of the strap 13 can be achieved, for example, by winding the strap 13 around a rotating shaft with a ratchet, pawl, and return spring. The engagement and disengagement of the ratchet and pawl are related to the locked and unlocked states of the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12. When the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in the unlocked state, the ratchet and pawl disengage, allowing the strap 13 to be pulled out by external force. When the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in the locked state, the ratchet and pawl engage, allowing the strap 13 to move only in the tightening direction. The length of the strap 13 can be customized according to the dimensions of the conventionally sealed object OB.

[0127] The lock magazine device 3 mainly includes a lock magazine for accommodating electronic locks 1 and an electronic lock output mechanism. The lock magazine includes a lock magazine outlet that outputs electronic locks 1 to the lock body receiving channel PI of the automatic locking device 2. The electronic lock output mechanism is used to transport the electronic locks 1 in the lock magazine one by one from the lock magazine outlet to the automatic locking device 2. Multiple electronic locks 1 can be stored simultaneously in the lock magazine. The electronic lock output mechanism automatically outputs the electronic locks 1 in the lock magazine to the automatic locking device 2. The electronic lock output mechanism includes, for example, a pusher for pushing the electronic locks 1 toward the lock body receiving channel PI and a drive mechanism for driving the pusher. The pusher can, for example, reciprocate to transport the electronic locks 1 one by one. The pusher can, for example, be a push plate. The drive mechanism for driving the reciprocating motion of the pusher can, for example, include a motor, a hydraulic motor, an electric push rod, or a hydraulic push rod, etc. A transmission mechanism can be provided between the drive mechanism and the pusher. The transmission mechanism, for example, converts the rotary motion of the motor or hydraulic motor into linear motion. The transmission mechanism includes, but is not limited to, a cam-pull rod mechanism, a crank-connecting rod mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, etc.

[0128] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the automatic sealing system includes a conveying device 4, and the automatic locking device 2 is arranged in a space S on the conveying channel PM of the conveying device 4, with the total movement trajectory perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying channel PM.

[0129] The automatic locking device 2, the locking device 3, and the conveying device 4 can be installed on the support device (not shown), or directly on the ground or floor. The support device can be shared or installed separately.

[0130] Conveying device 4 is used to transport the object to be sealed. For example... Figure 4 As shown, a conveying channel P is formed above the conveying device 4. When the conveying device 4 conveys the object to be sealed OB, the object to be sealed OB moves along the conveying direction on the conveying channel P.

[0131] In this embodiment, the conveying device 4 includes a first conveying section 41 and a second conveying section 42 spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveying channel P. An automatic locking device 2 is disposed at the interval A between the first conveying section 41 and the second conveying section 42, which is used for the passage of an electronic lock 1. The first conveying section 41 and the second conveying section 42 are, for example, both conveyor belts.

[0132] In embodiments not shown, the conveying device can be other forms of conveying, such as a plate chain conveyor or a roller conveyor with multiple transfer rollers. When the conveying device is a roller conveyor, the straps of the electronic lock can pass through the gap between two adjacent transfer rollers of the roller conveyor, so it is not necessary to make the conveying device segmented.

[0133] After the electronic lock 1 reaches the locked state on the automatic locking device 2, the binding strap 13 has wrapped around the object OB to be sealed. After the binding strap 13 of the electronic lock 1, which is output from the lock body output channel PO, is tightened, the electronic lock 1 is bound to the object OB to be sealed. The lock bodies 111 and 112 with positioning chips are also bound to the object to be sealed. Then the conveying device 4 operates to transport the object to be sealed with the electronic lock 1 to the next stage.

[0134] After passengers retrieve the sealed object from BHS and attach it to the electronic lock 1, they cannot open the sealed object themselves. The electronic lock 1 will be opened by staff after the passenger has made a personal declaration or been cleared of suspicion.

[0135] The automatic sealing system of this disclosure has the advantages of the automatic locking device 2 of this disclosure.

[0136] The following combination Figures 2 to 4 The sealing process of the automatic locking device and automatic sealing system according to the embodiments of this disclosure will be described.

[0137] The lock body receiving channel PI is located within the interval A between the first conveying section 41 and the second conveying section 42 of the conveying device 4. The object to be sealed OB is conveyed on the conveying channel PM to the interval A and then stops. The lock body receiving channel PI of the automatic locking device 2 receives the electronic lock 1 in a separated state. At this time, the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 of the electronic lock 11 are joined back to back, and the strap 13 is retracted into the first lock body 11 and / or the second lock body 12.

[0138] The first movable locking mechanisms 211A and 211B of the first lock body transmission sections 21A and 21B of the lock body transmission unit 2A and 2B each hold one lock body of the electronic lock 1. Under the drive of their respective first driving mechanisms 212A and 212B, the two movable locking mechanisms 211A and 211B move in opposite directions, and the two lock bodies 11 and 12 gradually separate, and the binding strap 13 is stretched, thus realizing the separate locking of the two lock bodies 11 and 12.

[0139] When the two lock bodies 11 and 12 arrive at the second lock body transmission sections 22A and 22B of the lock body transmission unit 2A and lock body transmission unit 2B respectively, the second movable locking mechanisms 221A and 221B of the second lock body transmission sections 22A and 22B receive the corresponding lock bodies, the first movable locking mechanisms 211A and 211B release the corresponding lock bodies, and the second driving mechanisms 222A and 222B of the second lock body transmission sections 22A and 22B drive the corresponding second movable locking mechanisms 221A and 221B to move upward. In the initial stage of upward movement, under the guidance of the first groove section G1 of the second guide structure 223A and 223B and the guide wheel 1141 of the first lock body 11 and the guide wheel 1241 of the second lock body 12, the lock bodies change their posture from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and each lock body moves under the guidance of the corresponding second guide structure 223A and 223B.

[0140] When the two lock bodies 11 and 12 move upward with their corresponding movable holding mechanisms 221A and 221B and reach their respective third lock body transmission sections 23A and 23B, the third movable holding mechanisms 231A and 231B of the third lock body transmission sections 23A and 23B receive the corresponding lock bodies, the second movable holding mechanisms 221A and 221A release the corresponding lock bodies, and the third drive mechanisms 232A and 232B of the third lock body transmission sections 23A and 23B drive the corresponding third movable holding mechanisms 231A and 231B to move horizontally toward the lock body output channel PO. In the initial stage of the horizontal movement, under the guidance of the first groove section G1 of the third guide structures 233A and 233B and the guide wheel 1141 of the first lock body 11 and the guide wheel 1241 of the second lock body 12, the two lock bodies 11 and 12 change their posture again, from a vertical state to a horizontal state, and the two lock bodies 11 and 12 face each other. After the movable locking mechanisms 231A and 231B of the third lock body transmission sections 23A and 23B of lock body transmission units 2A and 2B transmit both lock bodies 11 and 12 to the lock body output channel PO, the circling process is completed. When the locking pin 112 is inserted into the lock hole 122, the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12 are in a locked state, completing the locking process.

[0141] After the third movable locking mechanisms 232A and 232B of lock body transmission units 2A and 2B release the first lock body 11 and the second lock body 12, the electronic lock 1, which is in the locked state, is output from the lock body output channel PO and falls onto the object to be sealed, OB. The binding strap 13 automatically tightens, completing the automatic sealing work. The locking process can utilize the gravity of the electronic lock 1, or a locking device can be set to carry the locked lock body 1 down until it reaches the surface of the object to be sealed, OB.

[0142] Figure 5 The illustrated embodiments and Figure 4The difference in the sealing process of the illustrated embodiment is that one of the two lock bodies is held by a fixed locking mechanism. The lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO are located on both sides of the fixed locking mechanism and are adjacent to the fixed locking mechanism. The lock body is driven by the lock body transmission unit 2C to move from the lock body receiving channel PI around the object to be sealed OB and reach the lock body output channel PO to lock with the held lock body, thus completing the locking process.

[0143] Figure 6 The illustrated embodiments and Figure 4 The difference in the sealing process of the illustrated embodiment is that one of the two lock bodies is held by a fixed locking mechanism. The lock body receiving channel PI and the lock body output channel PO are located above and below the first lock body conveying section 21E and the fifth lock body conveying section 25E, respectively. The lock body conveying unit 2E drives the other lock body to circle the object to be sealed OB from the lock body receiving channel PI to the lock body output channel PO and lock with the held lock body, thus completing the locking process.

[0144] Figure 7 The sealing process of the illustrated embodiment can be referred to Figure 4 The sealing process of the illustrated embodiment differs from that of the other two in that... Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the movement trajectories of the two lock bodies consist of straight-line trajectories. Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the movement trajectories of the two lock bodies consist of a straight line and a semi-circular trajectory.

[0145] It should be noted that in some embodiments not shown, the lock body conveying unit of the automatic locking device may include only one lock body conveying segment, for example, only one straight lock body conveying segment, one curved lock body conveying segment, or a lock body conveying segment with a combination of straight and curved shapes, etc.

[0146] The automatic sealing system of this embodiment can be installed on a branch line of the Baggage Handling System (BHS) and interconnected with the back-end monitoring system. The automatic sealing system uses an electronic lock 1 to automatically control and identify the object (OB) being sealed. Once locked, the sealed object (OB) can have multiple alarm functions, including: unauthorized breach alarm, exit from electronic fence area alarm, entry into sensitive area alarm, and electronic lock malfunction alarm. After the sealed object (OB) is locked, the back-end monitoring system immediately begins monitoring it. The owner of the sealed object (OB) cannot open it themselves after retrieving it from the BHS; it must be opened by staff after personal declaration or clearance of suspicion.

[0147] As described above, the automatic sealing system and its automatic locking device 2 of this embodiment can bind the lock bodies 11 and 12, which are equipped with straps 13 and positioning chips, to the object to be sealed (OB) by a series of actions including locking, wrapping, and locking. This binds the object to be sealed (OB) to the electronic lock 1, automatically locking and sealing the object (OB), such as suspected luggage. The lock can only be opened and separated under specific conditions. This allows the system to automatically lock and seal the object (OB) based on the scanning and inspection results, reducing manual operation, increasing the sealing speed of the object (OB), facilitating further inspection of the object (OB) by staff, reducing operating costs, and automatically locking and sealing suspected luggage in conjunction with the scanning and inspection results, thereby improving security.

[0148] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and not to limit them; although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this disclosure or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features, all of which should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. An automatic locking device (2) for securing an electronic lock (1) to a sealed object (OB), the electronic lock (1) comprising two lock bodies connected by straps (13), the two lock bodies having a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other, characterized in that, The automatic locking device (2) has a lock body receiving channel (PI), a lock body output channel (PO), and includes a lock body transmission unit disposed between the lock body receiving channel (PI) and the lock body output channel (PO); The lock body conveying unit includes at least one lock body conveying segment disposed between the lock body receiving channel (PI) and the lock body output channel (PO) for conveying the lock body. The lock body conveying segment includes a movable lock holding mechanism and a driving mechanism. The movable lock holding mechanism is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body. The driving mechanism is drivenly connected to the movable lock holding mechanism to drive the movable lock holding mechanism to move. The lock body conveying unit is configured to receive one of the two lock bodies in the unlocked state from the lock body receiving channel (PI) via the at least one lock body conveying segment and convey it to the lock body output channel (PO) so that the two lock bodies are locked at the lock body output channel (PO), and the total movement trajectory of the two lock bodies encloses an arrangement space (S) for placing at least a portion of the sealed object (OB). The automatic locking device (2) includes a lock body transmission unit and a fixed holding mechanism. The lock body transmission unit transmits one of the two lock bodies, and the fixed holding mechanism is configured to receive, hold, and release the lock body to keep the other of the two lock bodies fixed. Alternatively, the automatic locking device (2) includes two lock body transmission units, which respectively transmit the two lock bodies.

2. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the lock body conveying units includes a plurality of lock body conveying segments arranged in sequence to convey the lock bodies in sequence.

3. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic locking device (2) includes two symmetrically arranged lock body transmission units.

4. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the movable locking mechanisms of the lock body transmission section includes a clamping part.

5. The automatic locking device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, In the automatic locking device (2), at least one of the lock body transmission sections further includes a guide structure, which is configured to cooperate with the lock body to restrict the movement direction of the lock body.

6. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the same lock body conveying unit comprising multiple lock body conveying sections, at least two adjacent lock body conveying sections located downstream include the guide structure, and the lock body changes its posture under the guidance of the guide structure during the handover process between two adjacent lock body conveying sections; or In the same lock body conveying unit that includes multiple lock body conveying segments, at least two adjacent lock body conveying segments include the guide structure. The two guide structures of the two adjacent lock body conveying segments are connected. During the handover process between the two adjacent lock body conveying segments, the lock body changes its posture under the guidance of the two guide structures.

7. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide structure includes a guide limiting part that cooperates with the limiting fitting part of the lock body.

8. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide limiting part includes a sliding guide limiting part, and the limiting mating part of the lock body includes a sliding part; the sliding guide limiting part is configured to cooperate with the sliding part; and / or The guide limiting part includes a rolling guide limiting part, and the limiting mating part of the lock body includes a rolling part. The rolling guide limiting part is configured to cooperate with the rolling part.

9. The automatic locking device (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rolling guide limiting part includes a second guide groove (G2), which includes an inlet groove section (G21) and a main groove section (G22). The inlet groove section (G21) gradually narrows in width toward the main groove section (G22) or the inlet groove section is bent.

10. The automatic locking device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, In the automatic locking device (2), at least one of the lock body transmission sections is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly.

11. The automatic locking device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, In the same lock body conveying unit that includes multiple lock body conveying segments, each lock body conveying segment is configured to drive the lock body to move linearly.

12. The automatic locking device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, In the same lock body conveying unit comprising multiple lock body conveying segments, at least one lock body conveying segment is configured to drive the lock body to move horizontally and / or at least one lock body conveying segment is configured to drive the lock body to move vertically.

13. An automatic sealing system, characterized in that, include: An electronic lock (1) includes two lock bodies connected by a strap (13), the two lock bodies having a locked state in which they cooperate to lock together and an unlocked state in which they are released to separate from each other; and Automatic locking device (2), as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, is used to fix the electronic lock (1) to the object to be sealed (OB).

14. The automatic sealing system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The electronic lock (1) also includes: The locking engagement part is configured to engage with the movable locking mechanism; and / or The limiting engagement part is configured to engage with the guide structure of the automatic locking device (2).

15. The automatic sealing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The locking engagement part includes a recessed portion provided on the lock body; and / or The limiting and engaging part includes a guide wheel and / or a guide protrusion disposed on the lock body.

16. The automatic sealing system according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that, Also includes: Locking device (3), for receiving and feeding the electronic lock (1) into the lock body receiving channel (PI) of the automatic locking device (2); and / or The arrangement space (S) of the conveying device (4) and the automatic locking device (2) is located on the conveying channel (PM) of the conveying device (4).

17. The automatic sealing system according to claim 16, characterized in that, The conveying device (4) includes a first conveying section (41) and a second conveying section (42) spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveying channel (PM), and the automatic locking device (2) is disposed at the interval (A) between the first conveying section (41) and the second conveying section (42), the interval (A) being configured to pass through the lock body.

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