A luggage lock

By designing a luggage lock with a rotatable latch and hook, and using elastic elements and a sliding bar structure, it enables one-handed operation and solves the problems of requiring two hands and inconsistent latches in existing technologies, thus improving ease of use.

CN116791979BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07SHANGHAI PARKWAY LUGGAGE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310621324.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-30
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-30

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Technical Problem

Existing bag locks require two hands to operate, and the locking hooks are difficult to keep in sync when inserted, resulting in inconvenience and torque issues.

Method used

Design a bag lock that uses a rotatable latch and hook, combined with an elastic element and a slider structure. The latch can be opened with one hand by operating the slider to drive the latch to rotate. The latch and hook automatically lock together. The slider is designed with multiple connected segments, so all latches can be controlled with one hand.

Benefits of technology

It enables one-handed operation to open the bag lock, avoiding the torque effect caused by inconsistent lock hook positions. The structure is reasonable and easy to use.

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Abstract

The luggage lock comprises a lock hook and a lock catch capable of being locked with each other, the lock catch is rotatably arranged, the lock hook is arranged on the upper side of the lock catch and is capable of moving up and down, the lower side of the lock catch is provided with a slide capable of moving left and right, further comprising a first elastic member, the first elastic member applies an elastic force to the lock catch, the lock catch is reversely rotatable under the action of the elastic force, the lower end of the lock catch is abutted on the rear side of the slide under the action of the elastic force, the rear side of the slide is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the lock catch, the slide is capable of driving the lock catch to rotate forwardly through the protrusion when the slide moves, the lock hook is capable of colliding with the front side of the upper end of the lock catch to drive the lock catch to rotate forwardly when the lock hook moves downwardly, the lock hook and the lock catch are locked with each other, at this time, the protrusion is aligned with the lock catch in the front-rear direction. The lock can be opened by single-handed operation, the slide is pulled to the right side by the hand, the slide moves to the right side, at this time, the protrusion is separated from the lock catch, the lock catch is reversely rotatable under the action of the torsional spring, the locked state of the lock catch and the lock hook is opened.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of locks, in particular to a luggage lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, with the development of the times, more and more luggage locks have entered people's production and life.

[0003] The patent with patent application number CN2021116280958 discloses a luggage lock, one side of the two shells of the luggage is rotationally connected, the other side is connected through the luggage lock, a lock hook is arranged on one shell, and a corresponding lock structure is arranged on the other shell; when closed, the lock hook is inserted into the lock structure for locking; when opened, a password is input, and a manual button assembly is operated to open.

[0004] The above-mentioned patent discloses a common luggage lock structure, a lock hook is arranged on one shell, and a lock structure is arranged on the other shell.

[0005] Two lock hooks are arranged on one shell, and two corresponding lock structures are arranged on the other shell; when opening the luggage with this structure, two hands are needed to operate, and the two hands operate the two lock structures at the same time, so that the two lock hooks can be separated from the opening. Two hands are needed to operate, which will bring some inconvenience to people, such as when holding a mobile phone or a cup, one hand is not convenient to operate.

[0006] Moreover, when the shells are closed, the positions of the two lock hooks are difficult to keep consistent when the two lock hooks are inserted into the lock structure, so the two lock hooks with different heights cannot be inserted at the same time, and there is a torsion force between them, which will affect each other. SUMMARY

[0007] In view of the problems pointed out in the background art, the present application proposes a luggage lock to solve the above technical problems.

[0008] The technical scheme of the present application is as follows:

[0009] A luggage lock, comprising lock hooks and a lock buckle capable of being locked with each other, the lock buckle is rotationally arranged, the lock hook is located on the upper side of the lock buckle and can move up and down, the lower side of the lock buckle is provided with a slide bar capable of moving left and right;

[0010] Further comprising an elastic member one, the elastic member one applies an elastic force to the lock buckle, the lock buckle can be reversely rotated under the action of the elastic force, and the lower end of the lock buckle abuts on the rear side of the slide bar under the action of the elastic force;

[0011] The rear side of the slide bar is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the lock buckle, and the slide bar can drive the lock buckle to rotate forward when moving;

[0012] When the locking hook moves downward, the locking hook can collide with the front side of the upper end of the locking catch to drive the locking catch to rotate forward, so that the locking hook and the locking catch are locked and matched with each other, and at this time, the protrusion is aligned with the locking catch in the front-rear direction.

[0013] The present application is further provided to further comprise a lock housing, the locking catch is rotatably arranged in the lock housing, a hole slot for the locking hook to insert is arranged on the upper side wall of the lock housing, the sliding strip is slidably connected in the lock housing, a tension spring is arranged in the lock housing, the tension spring applies a left moving tension force to the sliding strip, a left limiting part is arranged on the lock housing, the left end of the sliding strip abuts against the left limiting part under the action of the tension force of the tension spring, and at this time, the protrusion is aligned with the locking catch in the front-rear direction.

[0014] The present application is further provided that the elastic member is a torsion spring.

[0015] The present application is further provided that the locking hook is provided with a locking hole, the front side of the upper end of the locking catch is provided with a collision part and a locking catch part, the locking catch part is located on the upper side of the collision part, the locking hook collides with the collision part first when moving downward, drives the locking catch to rotate forward, the locking catch part enters the locking hole, and the locking hook and the locking catch are locked and matched with each other.

[0016] The present application is further provided to further comprise a driving mechanism for driving the sliding strip to move left and right.

[0017] The present application is further provided that the driving mechanism is arranged on the right side of the sliding strip, the locking hook and the locking catch are respectively provided with two, the two locking catches are arranged left and right, the sliding strip is composed of two left and right segments, the two left and right segments of the sliding strip are respectively arranged correspondingly with the two locking catches, and a connecting spring for connecting the two left and right segments of the sliding strip is arranged between the two left and right segments.

[0018] The present application is further provided that the lock housing is further provided with a platform plate that can move left and right, the sliding strip is slidably connected on the platform plate, the left end of the tension spring is connected with the left end of the platform plate, the right end of the tension spring is connected with the left end of the sliding strip, the left limiting part is arranged on the platform plate, a compression spring that applies a left elastic force to the platform plate is arranged on the right side of the platform plate, a rotatable lock column is arranged in the lock housing, an operation hole is arranged on the lock column, an eccentric wheel is arranged on the lock column, and the lock column can drive the platform plate to move right through the eccentric wheel.

[0019] The present application is further provided to further comprise a locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism is used for controlling and / or preventing the driving mechanism from acting.

[0020] The present application is further provided that the locking mechanism is a password lock structure or a fingerprint lock structure.

[0021] The present application is further provided that the driving mechanism is an electric push rod or a manual push rod.

[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The lock can be opened by single hand operation. The hand pulls the slide bar to the right, and the convex part leaves the lock catch. The lock catch is rotated reversely under the action of the torsion spring, and the locking state of the lock catch and the lock hook is opened.

[0024] The box is automatically locked when closed. When the lock hook is inserted, the lock catch is forced to rotate, and the lock catch and the lock hook are locked and matched with each other.

[0025] The number of segments of the slide bar corresponds to the number of lock catches (the number of lock catches can be N). The adjacent slide bars are connected by connecting springs, so that the actions of each lock hook do not affect each other, and all lock catches can be controlled by the slide bar "one key control". The single hand operation opens all lock catches. The structure design is reasonable, and the use is convenient.

[0026] The large size box can be provided with multiple lock catches and lock hooks, and still can be operated by single hand and one key control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor under the premise of these drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 The structure of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0029] Figure 2 The front side structure of the hidden lock shell of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0030] Figure 3 The rear side structure of the hidden lock shell of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0031] Figure 4 The structure of the lock shell inside the present application is shown in the figure;

[0032] Figure 5 The structure of the slide bar connection state is shown in the figure;

[0033] Figure 6 The structure of the lock catch and the lock hook unlocking and tripping state of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0034] Figure 7 The rear side structure of the lock catch and the lock hook locking state of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0035] Figure 8 The front side structure of the lock catch and the lock hook locking state of the present application is shown in the figure;

[0036] Figure 9Structure diagram of mutual connection of two segments of slide bar of the present application;

[0037] Figure 10 Structure diagram of torsion spring arranged on the lock catch of the present application;

[0038] Figure 11 Structure diagram of the lock hook and the lock catch of the present application;

[0039] Figure 12 Structure diagram of the lock used on the travel case of the present application;

[0040] Figure 13 Structure diagram of the lock mechanism as the password lock structure of the present application;

[0041] Figure 14 Structure diagram of the lock mechanism as the fingerprint lock structure of the present application;

[0042] Figure 15 Structure diagram of the fingerprint lock structure and the driving mechanism of the present application;

[0043] Figure 16 Structure diagram of the slide bar and the platform plate slidingly connected of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 17 Structure diagram of the slide bar and the platform plate slidingly connected of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 18 Structure diagram of the limiting part on the platform plate of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0047] The following references Figures 1-18 are made to explain the present application:

[0048] A case lock comprises a lock housing 1, the lock housing 1 is provided with an opening at the front side, further comprises a lock hook 2 and a lock catch 3 capable of being locked with each other, the lock catch 3 is rotationally arranged in the lock housing 1, the left and right sides of the lock catch 3 are respectively provided with a hinge shaft rotationally connected with the lock housing 1, the lock hook 2 is located at the upper side of the lock housing 1 and is movable up and down, the upper side wall of the lock housing 1 is provided with a hole slot for inserting the lock hook 2, the lock housing 1 is provided with a slide bar 4 movable left and right, the slide bar 4 is arranged at the lower side of the lock catch 3.

[0049] Further comprising a first elastic member 5, which is a torsion spring connected to the hinge shaft, and exerts a force on the lock catch 3, so that the lock catch 3 can rotate reversely under the force, and the lower end of the lock catch 3 abuts against the rear side of the slide bar 4 under the force.

[0050] The rear side of the slide bar 4 is provided with a protrusion 6 corresponding to the lock catch 3, and the slide bar 4 can drive the lock catch 3 to rotate forwardly when moving.

[0051] The lock housing 1 is provided with a pull spring 7, which exerts a pulling force on the slide bar 4 to move leftward, and the lock housing 1 is provided with a left limiting portion 8, and the left end of the slide bar 4 abuts against the left limiting portion 8 under the pulling force of the pull spring 7, at this time, the protrusion 6 is aligned with the lock catch 3 in the front-rear direction.

[0052] When the lock hook 2 moves downward into the lock housing, it can collide with the front side of the upper end of the lock catch 3 to drive the lock catch 3 to rotate forwardly, so that the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 are locked and matched with each other, at this time, the protrusion 6 is aligned with the lock catch 3 in the front-rear direction.

[0053] The lock hook 2 is provided with a locking hole 21, the front side of the upper end of the lock catch 3 is provided with a collision portion 31 and a lock catch portion 32, the lock catch portion 32 is located above the collision portion 31, and the lock hook 2 collides with the collision portion 31 first when moving downward to drive the lock catch 3 to rotate forwardly, and the lock catch portion 32 enters the locking hole 21 to make the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 locked and matched with each other.

[0054] Further comprising a driving mechanism for driving the slide bar 4 to move leftward and rightward, which is arranged on the right side of the slide bar 4. When the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 are locked and matched with each other, the slide bar 4 is pulled rightward by the driving mechanism, the protrusion 6 moves away from the position corresponding to the lock catch 3, the lock catch 3 rotates reversely under the action of the torsion spring, the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 are uncoupled and unlocked, at this time, the box housing can be opened, and at the same time, in the left-right direction, the protrusion 6 abuts against the lock catch 3 to limit the leftward return movement of the slide bar 4. When the lock hook 2 is inserted, the lock hook 2 drives the lock catch 3 to rotate forwardly, the lock catch portion 32 enters the locking hole 21 to make the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 locked and matched with each other, at this time, the lock catch 3 no longer blocks the leftward movement of the slide bar 4, the slide bar 4 moves leftward under the action of the pull spring 7, the protrusion 6 moves to the position corresponding to the lock catch 3, and the protrusion 6 limits the reverse rotation of the lock catch 3.

[0055] The lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 are arranged in two, the two lock catches 3 are arranged leftward and rightward, the slide bar 4 is composed of two sections, and the two sections of the slide bar 4 are arranged corresponding to the two lock catches 3 respectively, and a connecting spring 51 is arranged between the two sections of the slide bar 4 to connect them.

[0056] The driving mechanism is that a left-right movable push rod 01 is arranged in the lock housing 1 and right side of the slide bar 4, the left end of the push rod 01 is connected with the right end of the slide bar 4, a cover 02 is arranged at the front opening of the lock housing 1, a pushing part 03 is arranged on the push rod 01, and a groove for exposing the pushing part 03 is arranged on the cover 02, the groove is arranged along the left-right direction, the pushing part 03 is manually operated to move the push rod 01 to the right, and the push rod 01 pulls the slide bar 4 to move to the right.

[0057] The driving mechanism is that an electric push rod is arranged in the lock housing 1 and right side of the slide bar 4, the push rod of the electric push rod is left-right telescopic and movable, the left end of the push rod is connected with the right end of the slide bar 4, and the slide bar 4 is driven by controlling the action of the electric push rod.

[0058] The lock housing 1 is further provided with a left-right movable platform plate 9, the platform plate 9 is arranged on the lower side wall of the lock housing 1 and can slide left and right, and the rear side wall of the lock housing 1 and the cover at the front opening form a restriction on the platform plate 9 in the front-rear direction.

[0059] The slide bar 4 is slidably connected to the platform plate 9, the left end of the tension spring 7 is connected with the left end of the platform plate 9, the right end of the tension spring 7 is connected with the left end of the slide bar 4, the left limiting part 8 is arranged on the platform plate 9, the right side of the platform plate 9 is provided with a compression spring 10 for applying a left spring force to the platform plate, the lock housing 1 is provided with a rotatable lock column 11, the lock column 11 is provided with an operation hole 12, the lock column 11 is provided with an eccentric wheel 13, and the lock column 11 is rotated to drive the platform plate 9 to move to the right through the eccentric wheel 13. The above structure is a TSA lock structure.

[0060] Further comprising a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is used for controlling and / or preventing the driving mechanism from acting.

[0061] The locking mechanism is a password lock structure or a fingerprint lock structure, the locking mechanism is used for preventing the driving mechanism from pulling the slide bar 4, and the driving mechanism can be operated only after the locking mechanism is unlocked. If the locking mechanism is a digital password lock structure, the driving mechanism can be operated only after the correct digital password is input. If the locking mechanism is a fingerprint lock structure, the driving mechanism can be operated only after the correct password is input. When the driving mechanism is electrically controlled, a signal is sent to control the driving mechanism to act after the locking mechanism is unlocked.

[0062] Referring to Figure 12 The upper box housing 71 and the lower box housing 72, the upper box housing 71 is provided with a lock hook 2, and the components such as the lock housing 1 are arranged in the lower box housing 72, the lock hook 2 and the lock catch 3 are locked and matched with each other when the upper box housing 71 and the lower box housing 72 are closed. The digital password lock structure 73, the fingerprint password lock structure 74, the TSA lock structure 75, and the pushing part 03 are only one of them.

[0063] Referring to Figure 13, the locking mechanism is a password lock structure 81, a TSA lock structure 75, and a pushing part 03.

[0064] Referring to Figure 14 , the locking mechanism is a fingerprint lock structure 82, a TSA lock structure 75, and a pushing part 03.

[0065] Referring to Figure 15 After the fingerprint lock structure 82 is operated to input a fingerprint, the control module sends a signal to control the action of a telescopic rod 91, which is an electromagnetic push rod or an electric push rod. The telescopic rod 91 is away from a limiting hole 92 on the push rod 01. At this time, the push rod 01 can be pushed by the pushing part 03. When locked, the telescopic rod 91 extends into the limiting hole 92 to lock the push rod 01. The push rod 01 includes a rod body part and a plate body part, and the rod body part is connected with the slide bar.

[0066] Referring to Figures 16-17 The lower side of the slide bar 4 is provided with a sliding groove 101 arranged along the left-right direction. The upper side of the platform plate 9 is provided with a sliding bar 102 in sliding cooperation with the sliding groove 101. The sliding bar 102 is in the shape of a long strip and is arranged along the left-right direction. Two sections of the slide bar 4 correspond to two sliding bars 102, and the two sliding bars 102 are arranged in the left-right direction.

[0067] Referring to Figure 18 The right end of the platform plate 9 is provided with a right limiting part 103 for limiting the distance by which the slide bar 4 can move to the right.

[0068] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A luggage lock comprising a shackle and a lock catch which are lockable in cooperation with each other, characterized in that: The lock catch is rotatably arranged, the lock hook is located on the upper side of the lock catch and is movable up and down, and the lower side of the lock catch is provided with a slide strip movable left and right; The elastic member one exerts an elastic force on the lock catch, the lock catch is reversely rotatable under the action of the elastic force, and the lower end of the lock catch abuts against the rear side of the slide strip under the action of the elastic force; The rear side of the slide strip is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the lock catch, and the slide strip is driven to rotate forward by the protrusion when the slide strip moves; When the lock hook moves downward, the lock hook collides with the front side of the upper end of the lock catch to drive the lock catch to rotate forward, so that the lock hook and the lock catch are locked and matched with each other, and at this time, the protrusion and the lock catch are aligned in the front-rear direction; The lock shell is further provided with a driving mechanism for driving the slide strip to move left and right, the driving mechanism is arranged on the right side of the slide strip, the lock hook and the lock catch are provided with two, respectively, and the two lock catches are arranged left and right, the slide strip is composed of two left and right segments, the two left and right segments of the slide strip are arranged correspondingly with the two lock catches, respectively, and the two left and right segments of the slide strip are provided with a connecting spring connecting the two; and the elastic member one is a torsion spring.

2. The luggage lock of claim 1, wherein: The lock hook is provided with a locking hole, the front side of the upper end of the lock catch is provided with a collision portion and a lock catch portion, the lock catch portion is located on the upper side of the collision portion, the lock hook moves downward first to collide with the collision portion to drive the lock catch to rotate forward, and the lock catch portion enters the locking hole to make the lock hook and the lock catch be locked and matched with each other.

3. The luggage lock of claim 1 wherein: The lock shell is further provided with a platform plate movable left and right, the slide strip is slidably connected to the platform plate, the left end of the tension spring is connected to the left end of the platform plate, the right end of the tension spring is connected to the left end of the slide strip, the left limiting portion is arranged on the platform plate, the right side of the platform plate is provided with a compression spring exerting a left elastic force on the platform plate, the lock shell is provided with a lock post rotatable, the lock post is provided with an operation hole, and the lock post is provided with an eccentric wheel, and the lock post is rotatable to drive the platform plate to move right through the eccentric wheel.

4. The luggage lock of claim 1 wherein: The lock mechanism is further provided with a locking mechanism for controlling and / or preventing the driving mechanism from acting.

5. A luggage lock according to claim 4, wherein: The locking mechanism is a password lock structure or a fingerprint lock structure.

6. The luggage lock of claim 1, wherein: The driving mechanism is an electric push rod or a manual push rod.

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