Automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment

By using the design of components such as lock box, lock tongue, switch handle and lock tongue in the door lock of the amusement equipment, automatic locking and locking of the switch handle are achieved, solving the problem of door lock failure caused by power supply in the prior art, reducing the failure rate and simplifying the structure.

CN116480222BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13WENZHOU NANFANG AMUSEMENT RIDES
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202310404674.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-04-14
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Because the door lock mechanism of existing amusement equipment relies on the drive motor, the door lock is prone to failure due to power failure, increasing the failure rate.

Method used

Components such as lock box, lock tongue, switch handle and lock tongue are adopted to achieve automatic locking and locking of switch handle through the linkage of the locking tongue and the locking device, avoiding dependence on the drive motor.

Benefits of technology

Automatic locking of amusement equipment door locks is achieved, reducing failure rates and simplifying the structure without the need for additional power connection lines.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment, comprising a lock box, a lock tongue and a switch handle, wherein the lock tongue is slidably arranged in the lock box, one end of the switch handle is hinged in the lock box, and the other end extends out of the lock box to the outside, the switch handle is linked with the lock tongue to drive the lock tongue to retract into the lock box, and also comprises a locking tongue, which is slidably arranged at a position of the lock box close to the lock tongue, and a locking device is provided in the lock box, and the locking device is linked with the switch handle and the lock tongue to lock the switch handle when the lock tongue is pushed into the lock box. The automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment of the present invention can realize locking the switch handle when the lock tongue and the lock tongue are retracted into the lock box together when the door is closed, thereby realizing automatic locking, through the arrangement of the lock tongue and the lock device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a door lock structure, and more particularly to an automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment. Background Art

[0002] Many amusement equipment will perform actions such as lifting, rotating, and diving during operation. And to enhance the thrill, the cabins of such equipment are mostly open. To ensure the safety of tourists, the staff needs to check one by one whether the safety pressure bars of the cabins are pressed down in place and lock them one by one, which is rather cumbersome in operation and not convenient for the staff to confirm.

[0003] Therefore, in the prior art, there is a patent with the patent number 202122380003.0 and the name of an invention patent for a cabin door lock mechanism for open amusement equipment, which discloses the effect of automatically controlling the door lock through the setting of a driving motor. However, due to the setting of the driving motor in the above door lock mechanism, an additional power supply needs to be provided, so it is necessary to connect a circuit to the door lock mechanism. In this way, during the operation process, the problem that the door lock mechanism fails due to power failure is likely to occur, greatly increasing the failure rate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment that can be automatically locked and has a low failure rate.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment includes a lock box, a lock tongue, and a switch handle. The lock tongue is slidably arranged in the lock box. One end of the switch handle is hinged in the lock box, and the other end extends out of the lock box to the outside. The switch handle is linked with the lock tongue to drive the lock tongue to retract into the lock box. It further includes a locking tongue, which is slidably arranged in the lock box near the lock tongue. A locking device is arranged in the lock box, and this locking device is linked with the switch handle and the locking tongue to lock the switch handle when the locking tongue is pushed into the lock box.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the locking device includes a dial and a lock hook. The dial is elastically hinged in the lock box, one end extends out of the lock box, and the other end is a clamping end. The elastic hinge pushes the clamping end against the switch handle to position the switch handle. The lock hook is rotatably arranged in the lock box, and this lock hook is linked with the locking tongue and is driven by the locking tongue to release the dial, so that the clamping end of the dial presses against the switch handle along with the elastic hinge.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, a locking hook groove and an unlocking hook groove are formed on the dial. When the lock hook hooks the locking hook groove, the clamping end of the dial presses against the switch handle. When the lock hook hooks the unlocking hook groove, the clamping end of the dial releases the switch handle.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, an unlocking block is fixed on one side of the locking hook. The unlocking block is connected to the inner wall of the lock box through a spring. The end of the locking tongue extending into the lock box abuts against the unlocking block to push the unlocking block to move, thereby driving the locking hook to flip and release the unlocking hook groove, and then hook the locking hook groove.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, a bending portion is provided at a position of the locking tongue close to the unlocking block. A shifting post is fixed at a position of the lock box relative to the bending portion. When the locking tongue extends out of the lock box, the shifting post is located within the bending portion and abuts against the bending point of the bending portion.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the clamping end includes a clamping angle and a sliding arc edge. The locking hook groove and the unlocking hook groove are spaced apart from each other and provided on the sliding arc edge. A clamping groove is provided on the side of the switch handle. When the clamping angle is embedded in the clamping groove, the clamping end abuts against the switch handle to lock the switch handle.

[0011] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that through the settings of the lock box, the locking tongue and the switch handle, a door lock structure that can be controlled to open or close by the switch handle can be formed. And through the settings of the locking tongue and the locking device, during the process of closing the door, the locking tongue and the locking tongue will abut against the door beam and then retract into the lock box. After the locking tongue retracts into the lock box, it will reset and lock the door when it encounters the lock groove on the door beam. During the process of the locking tongue retracting into the lock box, the switch handle will be locked through the locking device, so that the locking tongue cannot be driven by the switch handle, thus realizing the effect of automatic locking. And by adopting the mechanical linkage method of the locking tongue, compared with the method of using a driving motor in the prior art, it will not be prone to failures due to power supply problems. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 is an internal structure diagram of the automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0014] The following will further elaborate on the present invention in conjunction with the embodiments given in the drawings.

[0015] Refer to Figures 1 to 2As shown, an automatic locking door lock for amusement equipment of this embodiment includes a lock box 1, a lock tongue 2 and a switch handle 3, wherein the lock tongue 2 is slidably arranged in the lock box 1, one end of the switch handle 3 is hinged in the lock box 1, and the other end extends out of the lock box 1 to the outside, and the switch handle 3 is linked with the lock tongue 2 to drive the lock tongue 2 to retract into the lock box 1, characterized in that: it also includes a locking tongue 4, which is slidably arranged at a position of the lock box 1 close to the lock tongue 2, and a locking device 5 is provided in the lock box 1, and the locking device 5 is linked with the switch handle 3 and the lock tongue 4 to lock the switch handle 3 when the lock tongue 4 is pushed into the lock box 1. During the locking process, it is only necessary to install the overall structure of the door lock on the external amusement equipment, and then there is no need to connect the power cord additionally. Then, when the staff closes the amusement equipment door, the lock tongue 2 and the lock tongue 4 will be pushed into the lock box 1 due to the action of the door beam. After the lock tongue 4 is pushed into the lock box 1, the locking device 5 will operate to lock the switch handle 3. In this way, the amusement equipment door can be locked by the lock tongue 2, and the lock tongue 2 can be locked by the lock tongue 4 to achieve the effect of automatic locking. Compared with the method in the prior art, no driving motor is required, and therefore no additional power cord is required, and it is less likely to fail during operation.

[0016] As an improved specific implementation, the locking device 5 includes a paddle 51 and a lock hook 52. The paddle 51 is elastically hinged in the lock box 1, one end of which extends out of the lock box 1, and the other end is a clamping end. The clamping end is elastically hinged to push against the switch handle 3 to position the switch handle 3. The lock hook 52 is rotatably arranged in the lock box 1. The lock hook 52 is linked with the locking tongue 4 and is driven by the locking tongue 4 to release the paddle 51, so that the clamping end of the paddle 51 is elastically hinged against the switch handle 3. Through the above The setting of the paddle 51 can effectively utilize its clamping end to abut against the switch handle 3 to achieve the effect of locking the switch handle 3, and through the setting of the lock hook 52, the paddle 51 can be effectively linked with the locking tongue 4, thereby achieving the effect of the locking tongue 4 controlling the paddle 51 to rotate until the clamping end abuts against the switch handle 3. When the amusement equipment stops running, it only needs to manually push the paddle 51 out of one end of the lock box 1, so as to simply and effectively realize the separation of the clamping end from the switch handle 3, thereby realizing the unlocking.

[0017] As a specific embodiment of the improvement, a locking hook groove 511 and an unlocking hook groove 512 are formed on the paddle 51. When the locking hook 52 hooks the locking hook groove 511, the clamping end of the paddle 51 abuts against the switch handle 3. When the locking hook 52 hooks the unlocking hook groove 512, the clamping end of the paddle 51 releases the switch handle 3. Through the above-mentioned locking hook groove 511 and unlocking hook groove 512, it is possible to effectively realize the effect of positioning the position of the paddle 51 by hooking the locking hook groove 511 or the unlocking hook groove 512 with the locking hook 52.

[0018] As a specific embodiment of the improvement, an unlocking block 521 is fixed on one side of the locking hook 52. The unlocking block 521 is connected to the inner wall of the lock box 1 through a spring. The end of the locking tongue 4 extending into the lock box 1 abuts against the unlocking block 521 to push the unlocking block 521 to move, thereby driving the locking hook 52 to flip and release the unlocking hook groove 512, and then hook the locking hook groove 511. Through the setting of the unlocking block 521, a butting position can be effectively provided for the locking tongue 4, so that the locking tongue 4 can better push the locking hook 52 to act, so that the locking hook 52 can disengage from the unlocking hook groove 512 and hook the locking hook groove 511 after the paddle 51 flips. The overall structure is simple, no additional power supply is required, and the operation failure rate is low.

[0019] As a specific embodiment of the improvement, a bent portion 41 is provided at the position of the locking tongue 4 close to the unlocking block 521. A displacement column 11 is fixed on the lock box 1 relative to the bent portion 41. When the locking tongue 4 extends out of the lock box 1, the displacement column 11 is located inside the bent portion 41 and abuts against the bending point of the bent portion 41. Through the setting of the bent portion 41, it can cooperate with the displacement column 11 to achieve a certain offset effect during the sliding process of the locking tongue 4, that is, the locking tongue 4 can be separated from the unlocking block 521 after pushing the unlocking block 521 for a certain distance. In this way, the locking hook 52 can be reset by the spring, so that the locking hook 52 can better hook the locking hook groove 511. In this way, after the locking tongue 4 is pushed once, the locking hook 52 will be separated from the locking tongue 4, ensuring that the locking hook 52 can timely and accurately hook the locking hook groove 511, avoiding the problem of locking failure caused by the position of the locking tongue 4 being stuck or other means, and further increasing the reliability during operation.

[0020] As a specific embodiment of the improvement, the clamping end includes a clamping angle and a sliding arc edge. The locking hook groove 511 and the unlocking hook groove 512 are arranged at intervals on the sliding arc edge. A clamping groove is formed on the side of the switch handle 3. When the clamping angle is embedded in the clamping groove, the clamping end abuts against the switch handle 3 to lock the switch handle 3. Through the setting of the sliding arc edge, it is convenient for the staff to reset the paddle 51. Through the setting of the sliding arc edge, the reset of the paddle 51 can be made smoother.

[0021] In summary, through the settings of the locking tongue 4 and the locking device 5, the effect of automatically locking the switch handle 3 along with the movement of the locking tongue 2 can be achieved during the locking process, and there is no need to set a driving motor. Thus, there is no need to additionally set a power cord, reducing the failure rate of the entire door lock operation and increasing the operation stability.

[0022] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions within the idea of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic locking door lock for a amusement device, comprising a lock box (1), a lock tongue (2) and a switch handle (3). The lock tongue (2) is slidably arranged in the lock box (1). One end of the switch handle (3) is hinged in the lock box (1), and the other end extends out of the lock box (1) to the outside. The switch handle (3) is linked with the lock tongue (2) to drive the lock tongue (2) to retract into the lock box (1). Characterized in that: It further comprises a locking tongue (4), which is slidably arranged at a position in the lock box (1) close to the lock tongue (2). A locking device (5) is arranged in the lock box (1), and the locking device (5) is linked with the switch handle (3) and the locking tongue (4) to lock the switch handle (3) when the locking tongue (4) is pushed into the lock box (1). The locking device (5) comprises a dial (51) and a lock hook (52). The dial (51) is elastically hinged in the lock box (1), one end extends out of the lock box (1) to the outside, and the other end is a clamping end. The elastic hinge pushes the clamping end against the switch handle (3) to position the switch handle (3). The lock hook (52) is rotatably arranged in the lock box (1), and the lock hook (52) is linked with the locking tongue (4) and is driven by the locking tongue (4) to release the dial (51), so that the clamping end of the dial (51) presses against the switch handle (3) along with the elastic hinge.

2. The automatic locking door lock for a amusement device according to claim 1, Characterized in that: The dial (51) is provided with a locking hook groove (511) and an unlocking hook groove (512). When the lock hook (52) hooks the locking hook groove (511), the clamping end of the dial (51) presses against the switch handle (3). When the lock hook (52) hooks the unlocking hook groove (512), the clamping end of the dial (51) releases the switch handle (3).

3. The automatic locking door lock for a amusement device according to claim 2, Characterized in that: An unlocking block (521) is fixed on one side of the lock hook (52). The unlocking block (521) is connected with the box wall of the lock box (1) through a spring. The end of the locking tongue (4) extending into the lock box (1) abuts against the unlocking block (521) to push the unlocking block (521) to move, thereby driving the lock hook (52) to flip and release the unlocking hook groove (512), and then hook the locking hook groove (511).

4. The automatic locking door lock for a amusement device according to claim 3, Characterized in that: A bending part (41) is arranged at a position of the locking tongue (4) close to the unlocking block (521). A displacement column (11) is fixed at a position of the lock box (1) relative to the bending part (41). When the locking tongue (4) extends out of the lock box (1), the displacement column (11) is located in the bending part (41) and abuts against the bending point of the bending part (41).

5. The automatic locking door lock for a amusement device according to claim 4, Characterized in that: The clamping end includes a clamping angle and a sliding arc edge. The locking hook groove (511) and the unlocking hook groove (512) are spaced apart from each other and opened on the sliding arc edge. A clamping groove is opened on the side of the switch handle (3). When the clamping angle is embedded in the clamping groove, the clamping end abuts against the switch handle (3) to lock the switch handle (3).

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