A non-keyhole lock and a control method thereof

By introducing a combination design of lock hook, lock body assembly, elastic latch module and detection element into the holeless padlock, the problem of unreliable locking caused by false locking phenomenon is solved, and reliable locking of the lock is achieved.

CN117569689BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18ZHUHAI UNITECH POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311634177.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-30
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing holeless padlocks exhibit a false-closing phenomenon during use, resulting in unreliable locking.

Method used

The design employs a combination of a lock hook, lock body assembly, elastic latch module, power module, control module, and wireless power supply module. Through the cooperation of the first detection element, the second detection element, and the third detection element, the position and status of the lock hook and elastic latch module are accurately determined, ensuring locking reliability.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids false locking, ensures the accuracy of the locking state of the holeless padlock, and improves the reliability of the lock.

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Abstract

The application discloses a non-hole padlock and a control method thereof. A top end of a lock body part is concavely provided with a first lock groove which is elastically connected with a first end of a lock hook. An elastic lock bolt module is movably assembled in the lock body part, so as to be driven by a power module to be away from or enter the first lock groove. When the elastic lock bolt module enters the first lock groove, the elastic lock bolt module can be locked with a lock bolt locking part of the lock hook. A control module comprises a first detection element, a second detection element and a third detection element. The first detection element is located closer to a bottom end of the lock body part than the second detection element. A wireless power supply module is installed in the lock body part, and when an appropriate computer key is close, the wireless power supply module supplies power to the power module and the control module. The technical scheme can solve the technical problem that the existing non-hole padlock has a false closing phenomenon during use, and the closing is unreliable.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of lock technology, and in particular to a holeless padlock and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the construction of smart grids and the ubiquitous power Internet of Things, the number of devices in the power system is increasing, and they are playing a vital role. If these devices are not protected, they are easily damaged by passersby, causing system failures and even property losses. Currently, smart locks are increasingly being used as locking devices in substations, power plants, and interlocking systems in the power industry, with holeless padlocks being particularly widespread. However, existing holeless padlocks, due to the lack of an internal mechanism to detect the current state of the padlock, are prone to false locking during use, resulting in unreliable locking. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a holeless padlock and its control method, aiming to solve the technical problem that existing holeless padlocks suffer from false locking during use, resulting in unreliable locking.

[0004] Therefore, the first aspect of this application provides a holeless padlock, comprising:

[0005] A lock housing assembly includes a lock hook and a lock housing with a lock body receiving groove. The lock hook includes a first end, and the first end is provided with a lock tongue locking part and a first test piece in sequence along its length direction.

[0006] A lock body assembly is built into the lock body receiving groove. The lock body assembly includes a lock body portion, a resilient latch module with a second detection element, a power module, a control module, and a wireless power supply module. The top end of the lock body portion is recessed with a first lock groove that resiliently inserts into the first end. The resilient latch module is movably mounted in the lock body portion and is drively connected to the power module installed in the lock body portion, so that it can move away from or into the first lock groove under the drive of the power module. When the resilient latch module enters the first lock groove, it can engage with the latch locking part. The control module includes a first detection element, a second detection element, and a third detection element. The first detection element... The first detection element is used to detect the position of the first detection element to determine whether the lock hook is pressed down in place. The second detection element is used to detect the position of the first detection element to determine the state of the holeless padlock. The third detection element is used to detect the position of the second detection element to determine whether the elastic latch module has retracted in place. The first detection element, the second detection element, and the third detection element are all installed in the lock body, and the position of the first detection element is closer to the bottom of the lock body than the position of the second detection element. The wireless power supply module is installed in the lock body and supplies power to the power module and the control module respectively when the compatible computer key approaches.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first end is further provided with a latch receiving portion. When the elastic latch module enters the first lock groove, it may either be locked with the latch locking portion or be received in the latch receiving portion and engaged with the latch receiving portion for downward guiding.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a lower guide slope is provided along the upper edge of the opening of the latch receiving portion;

[0009] The elastic latch module also includes a latch body and a latch portion. The latch portion is elastically fitted to one end of the latch body, and the top side of the latch portion is provided with an upper guide slope that cooperates with the lower guide slope. When the latch hook is pressed down, the latch portion is disengaged from the latch receiving portion by the squeezing cooperation between the lower guide slope and the upper guide slope.

[0010] The second component to be tested is installed on the top side of the latch and is located adjacent to the upper guide slope.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a locking hook is provided at the lower edge of the opening of the locking part of the latch, and a hook groove is provided on the bottom side of the latch to engage with the locking hook.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the control module further includes a first photoelectric switch and a second photoelectric switch. The latch body is elastically fitted with a detection boss at one end of the latch portion. The first photoelectric switch and the second photoelectric switch are sequentially located on the movement path of the detection boss, so that when the first photoelectric switch detects the detection boss, the latch body is in an extended state, and when the second photoelectric switch detects the detection boss, the latch body is in a retracted state.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a drive hole is provided at one end of the latch body away from the latch portion, and the power module includes a drive cam and a power motor for driving the drive cam to rotate. The drive cam is placed in the drive hole so that the elastic latch module is driven away from or into the first lock groove by the rotation of the drive cam.

[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the lock body includes an upper lock body and a lower lock body disposed adjacent to each other;

[0015] The first lock groove is formed on the top side of the upper lock body, and the first lock groove passes through the upper lock body and extends to the bottom side of the lower lock body;

[0016] The elastic locking tongue module is movably assembled in the upper locking body;

[0017] The wireless power supply module and the power module are respectively installed in the lower lock body, and the drive end of the power module extends to the upper lock body and is connected to the elastic lock tongue module in a transmission manner.

[0018] The control module includes a control board installed in the lower lock body and a status board installed in the upper lock body. The control board is provided with the first detection element and the second detection element, and the status board is provided with the third detection element. The control board is electrically connected to the status board, the power module and the wireless power supply module.

[0019] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the lower lock body includes a lower lock body shell and a hardware box, the control board and the wireless power supply module are both built into the hardware box, the bottom side of the lower lock body shell has a hardware box receiving groove, and the hardware box is inserted and installed in the hardware box receiving groove.

[0020] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the sidewall of the hardware box receiving slot is provided with a resilient anti-pull-out pin, and the sidewall of the hardware box is provided with a pin hole that engages with the resilient anti-pull-out pin; and / or,

[0021] The hardware box has a keyhole on its bottom side for inserting a compatible computer key. The wireless power supply module is located adjacent to the keyhole, and a third detection device is also provided on one side of the keyhole to activate the power supply function for unlocking the compatible computer key.

[0022] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, both the first test piece and the second test piece are magnets;

[0023] The first detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch; and / or,

[0024] The second detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch; and / or,

[0025] The third detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch.

[0026] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first end is further provided with an elastic limiting pin, the elastic limiting pin being located on the side of the first groove away from the second groove; the inner wall of the first locking groove is provided with a limiting groove that cooperates with the elastic limiting pin, and the limiting groove extends along the extension direction of the first locking groove.

[0027] Furthermore, a second aspect of this application provides a control method for a holeless padlock, applied to the aforementioned holeless padlock, wherein the holeless padlock has a manual locking mode, and when the holeless padlock is in the manual locking mode, the control method includes:

[0028] When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it is activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection object, the first detection element does not detect the first detection object, the third detection element does not detect the second detection object, and enters the first detection state.

[0029] In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue locking part under the drive of the power module, and after the third detection element detects the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state.

[0030] In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first device to be detected, a signal indicating that unlocking is complete is sent to the computer key.

[0031] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the control method further includes:

[0032] When the holeless padlock is in the normal unlocked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it will be activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first detection object, the third detection element detects the second detection object, and enters the third detection state.

[0033] In the third detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module enters the first locking groove under the drive of the power module. After the third detection element fails to detect the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the fourth detection state.

[0034] In the fourth detection state, if the second detection element detects the first item to be detected, but the first detection element does not detect the first item to be detected, then a signal indicating that locking is complete is sent to the computer key.

[0035] Furthermore, a third aspect of this application provides a control method for a holeless padlock, applied to the aforementioned holeless padlock, wherein the holeless padlock has a manual locking mode and a self-locking mode, and when the holeless padlock is in the self-locking mode, the control method includes:

[0036] When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it is activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection object, the first detection element does not detect the first detection object, the third detection element does not detect the second detection object, and enters the first detection state.

[0037] In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue locking part under the drive of the power module, and after the third detection element detects the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state.

[0038] In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element detects the first item to be tested, the power module is controlled to continue working, so that the elastic latch module enters the first lock groove under the drive of the power module, is housed in the latch receiving part and is pressed and guided with the latch receiving part, and after the third detection element fails to detect the second item to be tested, the power module is controlled to stop and a signal of unlocking completion is fed back to the computer key.

[0039] The technical solution provided in this application includes a control module for a holeless padlock comprising a first detection element, a second detection element, and a third detection element. The first detection element detects the position of a first component to be detected to determine whether the latch is fully depressed. The second detection element detects the position of the first component to be detected to determine the state of the holeless padlock. The third detection element detects the position of the second component to be detected to determine whether the resilient latch module has retracted fully. The first detection element is located closer to the bottom of the lock body than the second detection element. Thus, through the coordinated detection of the first component by the first and second detection elements, and the detection of the second component by the third detection element, the control module can accurately determine the current position and state of the latch and the resilient latch, thereby accurately judging the current locking / unlocking state of the holeless padlock and effectively avoiding false locking during use. Therefore, this technical solution can solve the technical problem of false locking in existing holeless padlocks, which leads to unreliable locking. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the holeless padlock in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the holeless padlock in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the holeless padlock in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the hook structure of the holeless padlock shown;

[0044] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A further breakdown diagram of the upper locking body of the holeless padlock shown;

[0045] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A further breakdown diagram of the lower lock body of the holeless padlock shown;

[0046] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the latch section of a holeless padlock;

[0047] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bolt body of the holeless padlock shown;

[0048] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the control module of the holeless padlock shown.

[0049] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the first type of control method for a holeless padlock in this application embodiment;

[0050] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Another flowchart of the control method for the holeless padlock is shown;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a second flowchart of the control method for a holeless padlock in the embodiments of this application.

[0052] 1. Holeless padlock; 100. Lock case assembly; 110. Lock hook; 111. First end; 112. Second end; 113. Lock tongue locking part; 1131. Locking barb; 114. Lock tongue receiving part; 1141. Lower guide slope; 115. First test piece; 116. Rain cap; 117. First sealing ring; 118. Elastic limit pin; 120. Lock case; 200. Lock body assembly; 210. Lock body part; 211. Upper lock body part; 212. Lower lock body part; 2121. Lower lock body outer shell; 2122. Hardware box; 2123. Elastic anti-pick pin; 2124. Third sealing ring; 213. Second sealing ring; 220. Elastic lock tongue Module; 221, Second component to be tested; 222, Lock tongue body; 2221, Detection boss; 2222, Drive hole; 223, Lock tongue part; 2231, Upper guide slope; 2232, Barb groove; 230, Power module; 231, Drive cam; 232, Power motor; 240, Control module; 241, First detection element; 242, Second detection element; 243, Third detection element; 244, First photoelectric switch; 245, Second photoelectric switch; 246, Control board; 247, Status board; 250, Wireless power supply module; 260, Third component to be tested; 21, First lock groove; 22, Second lock groove; 23, Limiting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in a sequence other than that illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” or “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a holeless padlock 1, which specifically includes a lock housing assembly 100 and a lock body assembly 200. The lock housing assembly 100 includes a lock hook 110 and a lock housing 120 having a lock body receiving groove (not shown). The lock hook 110 includes a first end 111, and the first end 111 is provided with a lock tongue locking part 113 and a first test element 115 sequentially along its length. The lock body assembly 200 is built into the lock body receiving groove and includes a lock body part 210, an elastic lock tongue module 220 having a second test element 221, a power module 230, a control module 240, and a wireless power supply module 250. The top end of the lock body part 210 is recessed with a first lock groove 21 that is elastically inserted and connected to the first end 111. The elastic locking tongue module 220 is movably assembled in the lock body 210 and is connected to the power module 230 installed in the lock body 210. Under the drive of the power module 230, it moves away from or into the first lock groove 21. When the elastic locking tongue module 220 enters the first lock groove 21, it can be locked with the locking tongue locking part 113. The control module 240 includes a first detection element 241, a second detection element 242, and a third detection element 243. The first detection element 241 detects the position of the first detection element 115 to determine whether the lock hook is pressed down. The second detection element 242 detects the position of the first detection element 115 to determine the state of the holeless padlock 1. The third detection element 243 detects the position of the second detection element 221 to determine whether the elastic latch module 220 has retracted. The first detection element 241, the second detection element 242, and the third detection element 243 are all installed in the lock body 210, and the first detection element 241 is located closer to the bottom of the lock body 210 than the second detection element 242. The wireless power supply module 250 is installed in the lock body 210 and supplies power to the power module 230 and the control module 240 respectively when the compatible computer key (not shown) approaches.

[0055] It is understandable that, in order for the hook 110 to cooperate with the lock body 210 to achieve a complete padlock function, the hook 110 generally includes a second end 112 in addition to the first end 111. Simultaneously, the top of the lock body 210 is recessed with a second lock groove 22 that engages with the second end 112. Specifically, the first end 111 can be elastically connected to the bottom wall of the first lock groove 21 via a spring (not shown in the figure). To facilitate the engagement of the first end 111 and the second end 112 of the hook 110 with the first lock groove 21 and the second lock groove 22 of the lock body 210 in the lock body receiving groove, the top side of the lock case 120 is provided with corresponding insertion holes (not shown) corresponding to the first lock groove 21 and the second lock groove 22. Furthermore, the first detection component 115 can be specifically positioned near the end of the first end 111 to facilitate better position detection of the first detection component 115 by the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242. Specifically, the locking part 113 can be a hole structure or a groove structure with the opening facing the side where the elastic locking tongue module 220 is located, so that the elastic locking tongue module 220 can be inserted and engaged with the locking part 113 of the hole structure or groove structure to realize the above-mentioned locking connection.

[0056] In addition, to protect the lock hook 110 from rain, a rain cap 116 is also installed on the lock hook 110 with an interference fit. At the same time, a first sealing ring 118 is also sandwiched between the lock hook 110 and the first lock groove 21 to prevent external liquid from entering the lock through the first lock groove 21.

[0057] This holeless padlock 1 mainly adopts a manual locking mode that requires a computer key for locking. In the normal locking state, when the appropriate computer key is inserted, the computer key will indicate that the holeless padlock 1 is currently locked, and at the same time, it will supply power to the power module 230 through the wireless power supply module 250 and wake up the control module 240. At this time, the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115, and the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection element 115 (that is, the holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state), and the third detection element 243 does not detect the second detection element 221 (that is, the elastic locking tongue module 220 has not retracted to the correct position). By manually pressing down the lock hook 110 until both the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 detect the first detection element 115 (indicating that the lock hook 110 is pressed down to the correct position), the power module 230 is controlled to operate. This causes the elastic latch module 220 to exit the first lock groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230, and the third detection element 243 to detect the second detection element 221 (indicating that the elastic latch module 220 has retracted to the correct position). Then, the power module 230 is controlled to stop. Next, after releasing the pressed-down lock hook 110, the first end 111 of the lock hook 110 springs up under the action of elastic force. At this time, neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 can detect the first detection element 115 (indicating that the holeless padlock 1 is in the unlocked state), and the unlocking is completed. At the same time, this state will be fed back to the computer key as an unlocking completion signal.

[0058] Similarly, in the normal unlocked state, when the compatible computer key is inserted, the computer key will indicate that the holeless padlock 1 is currently unlocked. Simultaneously, it will power the power module 230 via the wireless power supply module 250 and activate the control module 240. At this time, neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 will detect the first detection component 115 (indicating that the holeless padlock 1 is unlocked), while the third detection element 243 will detect the second detection component 221 (indicating that the elastic latch module 220 has retracted into place). Next, by manually pressing down the lock hook 110 until both the first and second detection elements 241 and 242 detect the first detection component 115 (indicating that the lock hook 110 has been pressed down into place), the power module 230 will be activated. This will cause the elastic latch module 220 to enter the first lock groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230. Once the third detection element 243 no longer detects the second detection component 221, the power module 230 will stop. At this time, after releasing the depressed lock hook 110, the first end 111 of the lock hook 110 springs up under the action of the elastic force, and the locking part 113 of the lock tongue engages with the elastic lock tongue module 220 to complete the locking operation. At this time, the second detection element 242 detects the first detection part 115, the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection part 115 (that is, it means that the holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state), and the third detection element 243 does not detect the second detection part 221 (that is, it means that the elastic lock tongue module 220 has not returned to the position), and the computer key is prompted that the holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state.

[0059] In this way, the holeless padlock 1 of this application embodiment, through the cooperation of the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 detecting the position of the first detection element 115, and the third detection element 243 detecting the position of the second detection element 221, its control module 240 can accurately know the current position and state of its locking hook 110 and elastic locking tongue 220, and thus accurately determine the current locking / unlocking state of the holeless padlock 1, effectively avoiding false locking during use. Therefore, this technical solution can solve the technical problem of false locking during the use of existing holeless padlocks, leading to unreliable locking.

[0060] In some examples, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7As shown, the first end 111 is also provided with a latch receiving portion 114. When the elastic latch module 220 enters the first lock groove 21, it either engages with the latch locking portion 113 for a latching connection, or is housed in the latch receiving portion 114 and engages with the latch receiving portion 114 for a downward guiding engagement. In this way, the latch receiving portion 114 allows the holeless padlock 1 to use both a manual locking mode requiring a computer key and a self-locking mode without a computer key. When using the manual locking mode, the unlocking and locking control process is consistent with the description in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here. When using the self-locking mode, the unlocking and locking control process is as follows:

[0061] In the normal locked state, when the matching computer key is inserted, the computer key will indicate that the current holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state, and at the same time, it will supply power to the power module 230 through the wireless power supply module 250 and wake up the control module 240. At this time, the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115, and the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection element 115 (that is, the holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state), and the third detection element 243 does not detect the second detection element 221 (that is, the elastic locking tongue module 220 has not retracted to the correct position). By manually pressing down the locking hook 110 until both the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 detect the first test piece 115 (that is, the locking hook 110 is pressed down in place), the power module 230 is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module 220 exits the first locking groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230, and the third detection element 243 detects the second test piece 221 (that is, the elastic locking tongue module 220 retracts in place), the power module 230 is controlled to stop. Next, after releasing the depressed hook 110, the first end 111 of the hook 110 springs up under the action of elastic force. At this time, neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 can detect the first test piece 115 (that is, the holeless padlock 1 is in the unlocked state). At the same time, the control power module 230 continues to work, so that the elastic latch module 220 enters the first lock groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230 and engages with the latch receiving part 114 for downward guiding cooperation. At this time, the third detection element 243 cannot detect the second test piece 221, controls the power module 230 to stop, and simultaneously sends a signal to the computer key indicating that unlocking is complete. In addition, in the self-locking mode, if the computer key is removed immediately after the first end 111 of the hook 110 pops out (power supply to the power module 230 cannot continue), the computer key will report an abnormality. The computer key must be removed only after it shows the unlocked state.

[0062] Similarly, in the normal unlocked state, there is no need to insert a compatible computer key (if a compatible computer key is inserted at this time, it will indicate that the current holeless padlock 1 is in the unlocked state). By manually pressing down the lock hook 110, the elastic lock tongue module 220 will be squeezed out of the first lock groove 21 due to the downward guiding cooperation between the elastic lock tongue module 220 and the lock tongue receiving part 114. At the same time, the elastic lock tongue module 220 itself is in an elastic compressed state. As the lock hook 110 moves further down to the bottom, the elastic lock tongue module 220 elastically recovers and re-enters the first lock groove 21 and is inserted. In the locking part 113, when the pressed-down hook 110 is released, the first end 111 of the hook 110 springs up under the action of elastic force, and the locking part 113 engages with the elastic locking module 220 to complete the locking operation. At this time, the first detection element 115 is in a position that can be detected by the second detection element 242 but cannot be detected by the first detection element 241, and the second detection element 221 is in a position that cannot be detected by the third detection element 243. If a suitable computer key is inserted at this time, the computer key will be prompted that the current holeless padlock 1 is in the locked state.

[0063] It is understood that the latch receiving portion 114 can specifically be a hole structure or a groove structure with the opening facing the side where the elastic latch module 220 is located, so that the elastic latch module 220 can be inserted and fitted into the latch receiving portion 114 with the hole structure or groove structure, so as to be accommodated in the latch receiving portion 114 and pressed down and guided by the latch receiving portion 114.

[0064] In some examples, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7As shown, a lower guide slope 1141 is provided along the upper edge of the opening of the latch receiving portion 114. The elastic latch module 220 also includes a latch body 222 and a latch portion 223. The latch portion 223 is elastically fitted to one end of the latch body 222, and an upper guide slope 2231 is provided on the top side of the latch portion 223 to guide and cooperate with the lower guide slope 1141. When the latch hook 110 is pressed down, the latch portion 223 is disengaged from the latch receiving portion 114 by the pressing cooperation between the lower guide slope 1141 and the upper guide slope 2231. The second test piece 221 is installed on the top side of the latch portion 223 and is located adjacent to the upper guide slope 2231. It can be understood that a spring mounting groove (not shown in the figure) may be provided at one end of the latch body 222, and the end of the latch portion 223 away from the upper guide slope 2231 is elastically fitted into the spring mounting groove through a spring structure. In this way, through the above structural arrangement, even when the elastic latch module 220 is in the extended state driven by the power module 230, the latch portion 223 can be squeezed to temporarily disengage from the first lock groove 21. Furthermore, a locking hook 1131 is provided along the lower edge of the opening of the latch locking portion 113, and a hook groove 2232 is provided on the bottom side of the latch portion 223 to engage with the locking hook 1131. Thus, by adding the locking hook 1131 and the hook groove 2232, the design of the hook-and-hook structure prevents the opening of the holeless padlock 1 from being damaged by knocking, thereby improving the security performance of the holeless padlock 1.

[0065] In some examples, such as Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the control module 240 also includes a first photoelectric switch 244 and a second photoelectric switch 245. The latch body 222 is elastically fitted with a detection boss 2221 at one end of the latch portion 223. The first photoelectric switch 244 and the second photoelectric switch 245 are sequentially located on the movement path of the detection boss 2221, so that when the first photoelectric switch 244 detects the detection boss 2221, the latch body 222 is in an extended state, and when the second photoelectric switch 245 detects the detection boss 2221, the latch body 222 is in a retracted state. It is understandable that when the second photoelectric switch 245 detects the detection boss 2221 and the latch body 222 is in the retracted state, the third detection element 243 can simultaneously detect the second detection component 221, thus determining whether the latch body 222 is in the retracted state by using both. Conversely, when the first photoelectric switch 244 detects the detection boss 2221 and the latch body 222 is in the extended state, the third detection element 243 may not detect the second detection component 221, thus determining whether the latch body 222 is in the extended state by using both. In this way, the above structural settings can further improve the accuracy of judging the movement state of the latch body 222, thereby achieving precise control of the operation of the power module 230.

[0066] In some examples, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the bolt body 222 has a drive hole 2222 at one end away from the bolt portion 223. The power module 230 includes a drive cam 231 and a power motor 232 that drives the drive cam 231 to rotate. The drive cam 231 is placed in the drive hole 2222 so that the rotation of the drive cam 231 drives the elastic bolt module 220 away from or into the first lock groove 21. In this way, by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the power motor 232, the irregular surface of the drive cam 231 can be made to contact the inner wall of the drive hole 2222, thereby driving the elastic bolt module 220 away from or into the first lock groove 21.

[0067] In some examples, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, the lock body 210 includes an upper lock body 211 and a lower lock body 212 connected to each other. A first lock groove 21 and a second lock groove 22 are respectively formed on the top side of the upper lock body 211, and the first lock groove 21 passes through the upper lock body 2112 and extends to the bottom side of the lower lock body 212. A resilient latch module 220 is movably mounted in the upper lock body 211. A wireless power supply module 250 and a power module 230 are respectively installed in the lower lock body 212, and the drive end of the power module 230 extends to the upper lock body 211 and is drively connected to the resilient latch module 220. The control module 240 may specifically include a control board 246 installed in the lower lock body 212 and a status board 247 installed in the upper lock body 211. The control board 246 is provided with a first detection element 241 and a second detection element 242, and the status board 247 is provided with a third detection element 243. The control board 246 is electrically connected to the status board 247, the power module 230, and the wireless power supply module 250. In this way, the split design of the lock body 210 facilitates better installation of other parts of the lock body assembly 200 in the lock body 210.

[0068] It is understandable that the second lock groove 22 of the lock body 210 can also be like... Figure 3As shown, formed in the lock housing 120, the top side of the upper lock body 211 can be provided with a corresponding clearance notch corresponding to the position where the second lock groove 22 should be provided. The lock housing 120 can be fixed to the upper lock body 211 by a fixing screw (not shown in the figure), and the fixing screw is set at the bottom of the first lock groove 21, so that the fixing screw can be easily removed and the locked state is not exposed. A second sealing ring 213 is also provided between the lower lock body 212 and the lock body receiving groove to provide good waterproof protection for the inside of the lock body receiving groove.

[0069] In some examples, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the lower lock body 212 includes a lower lock body shell 2121 and a hardware box 2122. The control board 246 and the wireless power supply module 250 are both built into the hardware box 2122. The bottom side of the lower lock body shell 2121 has a hardware box receiving groove (not shown), and the hardware box 2122 is inserted and installed in the hardware box receiving groove. In this way, through the above structural design, the control board 246 and the wireless power supply module 250 are assembled into a whole in the hardware box 2122, and then inserted into the lower lock body shell 2121 as a whole, which further reduces the assembly difficulty. Furthermore, the side wall of the hardware box receiving groove is provided with a flexible anti-pull-out pin 2123, and the side wall of the hardware box 2122 is provided with a pin hole (not shown) that engages with the flexible anti-pull-out pin 2123. In this way, it can prevent it from being pulled out without cause. Meanwhile, a third sealing ring 2124 is provided between the side wall of the hardware box receiving slot and the side wall of the hardware box 2122 to provide good waterproof protection for the inside of the hardware box receiving slot. In addition, a keyhole is provided on the bottom side of the hardware box 2122 for inserting a compatible computer key. The wireless power supply module 250 is located adjacent to the keyhole, and a third detection component 260 is provided on one side of the keyhole to activate the power supply function of the compatible computer key. The third detection component 260 is preferably a magnet.

[0070] In some examples, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the first detection element 115 and the second detection element 221 are preferably magnets. In this case, the first detection element 241 can specifically be a Hall element or a reed switch. The second detection element 242 can specifically be a Hall element or a reed switch. The third detection element 243 can specifically be a Hall element or a reed switch. In this way, the changes in the surrounding magnetic field can be sensed by the Hall element or reed switch to accurately detect the positional changes of the first detection element 115 and the second detection element 221.

[0071] In some examples, such as Figure 2 and such Figure 3As shown, the first end 111 is also provided with an elastic limiting pin 118, which is located on the side of the first groove 113 away from the second groove 114. The inner wall of the first locking groove 21 is provided with a limiting groove 23 that cooperates with the elastic limiting pin 118, and the limiting groove 23 extends along the extending direction of the first locking groove 21. In this way, the vertical movement of the first end 111 of the locking hook 110 within the first locking groove 21 can be effectively restricted by the limiting cooperation between the elastic limiting pin 118 and the limiting groove 23.

[0072] In one embodiment, such as Figure 10 As shown in the figure, this application provides a control method for a holeless padlock. This control method is mainly applied to the holeless padlock 1 with a manual locking mode in the above embodiment. When the holeless padlock 1 is in the manual locking mode, in order to realize the unlocking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the locked state, the control method may specifically include the following steps:

[0073] Step S110: When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of the matching computer key is detected, it will be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection item, the first detection element cannot detect the first detection item, the third detection element cannot detect the second detection item, and enters the first detection state.

[0074] It is understandable that, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, based on the relevant descriptions in the above embodiments, when the holeless padlock 1 is in a normally locked state, if a compatible computer key is detected being inserted, its control module 240 can be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module 250. Simultaneously, the wireless power supply module 250 will also supply power to the power module 230. At this time, the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115, the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection element 115, and the third detection element 243 does not detect the second detection element 221. Simultaneously, the control module 240 will also enter the first detection state.

[0075] It should be noted that the "entering the first detection state" mentioned in this method step and the "first detection state" mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state where the holeless padlock 1 is currently in a normal locked state and the compatible computer key has just been inserted.

[0076] Step S120: In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first object to be detected, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue part under the drive of the power module. After the third detection element detects the second object to be detected, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state.

[0077] Understandably, based on the above steps, in the first detection state, the padlock 1 is in its normally locked state after the compatible computer key has been inserted. In this state, if the user wants to unlock the padlock 1, they must first manually press down the hook 110 until it is fully depressed. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 continue to the next step. That is, when both the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 of the control module 240 detect the first detection element 115 (indicating that the hook 110 is fully depressed), the power module 230 is activated, causing the elastic latch module 220 to disengage from the latch locking part 113 under the drive of the power module 230. After the third detection element 243 detects the second detection element 221, the power module 230 stops. At the same time, the control module 240 will enter the second detection state.

[0078] It should be noted that the entry into the second detection state mentioned in this method step and the second detection state mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state in which the holeless padlock 1 is currently in the unlocking process, with the lock hook 110 pressed down and the elastic lock tongue module 220 retracted.

[0079] Step S130: In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first item to be detected, a signal indicating that unlocking is complete is sent to the computer key.

[0080] Understandably, based on the above steps, in the second detection state, it means that the padlock 1 without a hole is currently in the unlocking process, with the hook 110 pressed down and the elastic latch module 220 retracted. In this state, if the user wants to continue unlocking the padlock 1 without a hole, they need to release the pressed hook 110 and allow the hook 110 to spring back to the unlock position under the action of the elasticity. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 without a hole continue to the next step. That is, when neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115 (meaning that the padlock 1 without a hole is in the unlocked state), the control module 240 will send a signal to the computer key indicating that the unlocking is complete, thus completing the entire unlocking process.

[0081] In this way, the control method of this application embodiment can realize the unlocking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the manual locking mode in the above embodiment, and at the same time ensure the precise control of the entire unlocking process and avoid the problem of unreliable unlocking.

[0082] In some examples, such as Figure 11 As shown, when the holeless padlock 1 is in manual locking mode, in order to achieve the locking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the unlocked state, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0083] Step S140: When the holeless padlock is in the normal unlocking state, if the insertion of the matching computer key is detected, it will be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first detection item, the third detection element detects the second detection item, and enters the third detection state.

[0084] It is understandable that, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the above embodiments, when the holeless padlock 1 is in a normal unlocked state, if a compatible computer key is detected being inserted, its control module 240 can be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module 250. Simultaneously, the wireless power supply module 250 will also supply power to the power module 230. At this time, neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 can detect the first detection element 115, while the third detection element 243 detects the second detection element 221. Simultaneously, the control module 240 will enter a third detection state.

[0085] It should be noted that the "entering the third detection state" mentioned in this method step and the "being in the third detection state" mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state where the holeless padlock 1 is currently in the normal unlocked state and the compatible computer key has just been inserted.

[0086] Step S150: In the third detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first object to be detected, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module enters the first locking groove under the drive of the power module. After the third detection element fails to detect the second object to be detected, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the fourth detection state.

[0087] Understandably, based on the above steps, in the third detection state, the padlock 1 is currently in a normal unlocked state, just after the compatible computer key has been inserted. In this state, if the user wants to lock the padlock 1, they must first manually press down the hook 110 until it is fully depressed. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 continue to the next step. That is, when both the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 of the control module 240 detect the first detection element 115 (indicating that the hook 110 is fully depressed), the power module 230 is activated, causing the elastic latch module 220 to enter the first lock groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230. The power module 230 stops when the third detection element 243 no longer detects the second detection element 221. At the same time, the control module 240 will enter the fourth detection state.

[0088] It should be noted that the entry into the fourth detection state mentioned in this method step and the state in the fourth detection state mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state in which the holeless padlock 1 is currently in the locking process and the lock hook 110 is pressed down and the elastic lock tongue module 220 is entered into the first lock groove 21.

[0089] Step S160: In the fourth detection state, if the second detection element detects the first item to be detected, but the first detection element does not detect the first item to be detected, then a signal indicating that the locking is complete is sent to the computer key.

[0090] Understandably, based on the above steps, in the fourth detection state, it means that the padlock 1 is currently in the locking process, with the hook 110 pressed down and entering the first lock groove 21. In this state, if the user wants to continue locking the padlock 1, they need to release the pressed hook 110 and allow the hook 110 to spring back to the locking position under the action of the spring. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 continue to the next step. That is, when the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115 and the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection element 115 (that is, the padlock 1 is in the locked state), the control module 240 will send a signal to the computer key that the locking is complete, thus completing the entire unlocking process.

[0091] In this way, the control method of this application embodiment can realize the locking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the manual locking mode in the above embodiment, and at the same time ensure the precise control of the entire locking process, avoiding the problem of unreliable locking.

[0092] In one embodiment, such as Figure 12 As shown, this application provides a control method for a holeless padlock. This control method is mainly applied to the holeless padlock 1 in the above embodiment, which has both a manual locking mode and a self-locking mode. When the holeless padlock 1 is in the self-locking mode, in order to achieve the unlocking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the locked state, the control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0093] Step S210: When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of the matching computer key is detected, it will be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection item, the first detection element cannot detect the first detection item, the third detection element cannot detect the second detection item, and enters the first detection state.

[0094] It is understandable that, such as Figures 1 to 9As shown, based on the relevant descriptions in the above embodiments, when the holeless padlock 1 is in a normally locked state, if a compatible computer key is detected being inserted, its control module 240 can be activated with the cooperation of the computer key and the wireless power supply module 250. Simultaneously, the wireless power supply module 250 will also supply power to the power module 230. At this time, the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115, the first detection element 241 does not detect the first detection element 115, and the third detection element 243 does not detect the second detection element 221. Simultaneously, the control module 240 will also enter the first detection state.

[0095] It should be noted that the "entering the first detection state" mentioned in this method step and the "first detection state" mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state where the holeless padlock 1 is currently in a normal locked state and the compatible computer key has just been inserted.

[0096] Step S220: In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first object to be detected, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue part under the drive of the power module. After the third detection element detects the second object to be detected, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state.

[0097] Understandably, based on the above steps, in the first detection state, the padlock 1 is in its normally locked state after the compatible computer key has been inserted. In this state, if the user wants to unlock the padlock 1, they must first manually press down the hook 110 until it is fully depressed. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 continue to the next step. That is, when both the first detection element 241 and the second detection element 242 of the control module 240 detect the first detection element 115 (indicating that the hook 110 is fully depressed), the power module 230 is activated, causing the elastic latch module 220 to disengage from the latch locking part 113 under the drive of the power module 230. After the third detection element 243 detects the second detection element 221, the power module 230 stops. At the same time, the control module 240 will enter the second detection state.

[0098] It should be noted that the entry into the second detection state mentioned in this method step and the second detection state mentioned in the next method step specifically refer to the state in which the holeless padlock 1 is currently in the unlocking process, with the lock hook 110 pressed down and the elastic lock tongue module 220 retracted.

[0099] Step S230: In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element detects the first test piece, the power module is controlled to continue working, so that the elastic latch module enters the first lock groove under the drive of the power module, is housed in the latch receiving part and is pressed down and guided with the latch receiving part, and after the third detection element fails to detect the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and a signal of unlocking completion is sent to the computer key.

[0100] It is understandable that, based on the above steps, in the second detection state, it means that the padlock 1 without a hole is currently in the unlocking process, with the hook 110 pressed down and the elastic latch module 220 retracted. In this state, if the user wants to continue unlocking the padlock 1 without a hole, they need to release the pressed hook 110, and allow the hook 110 to spring back to the unlock position under the action of the elasticity. Only then will the control module 240 of the padlock 1 without a hole continue to the next step. That is, when neither the first detection element 241 nor the second detection element 242 detects the first detection element 115 (meaning that the padlock 1 without a hole is in the unlocking state), the padlock 1 without a hole is in the unlocking state. In the unlocked state, unlike the manual locking mode, the control module 240 will not immediately send a signal to the computer key indicating that unlocking is complete. Instead, it will control the power module 230 to continue working, causing the elastic latch module 220 to enter the first lock groove 21 under the drive of the power module 230. The latch module 220 will be housed in the latch receiving part 114 and will engage with the latch receiving part 114 for downward guiding. After the third detection element 243 no longer detects the second detection element 221, the power module 230 will stop. Only then will the control module 240 send a signal to the computer key indicating that unlocking is complete, thus completing the entire unlocking process.

[0101] It should be noted that in the self-locking mode, if the first end 111 of the lock hook 110 pops out and the computer key is removed immediately (power supply to the power module 230 cannot continue), the computer key will report an error. The computer key must be removed only after it shows an unlocked state.

[0102] In this way, the control method of this application embodiment can realize the unlocking operation of the holeless padlock 1 in the self-locking mode in the above embodiment, and at the same time ensure the precise control of the entire unlocking process and avoid the problem of unreliable unlocking.

[0103] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A holeless padlock, characterized in that, include: A lock housing assembly includes a lock hook and a lock housing with a lock body receiving groove. The lock hook includes a first end, and the first end is provided with a lock tongue locking part and a first test piece in sequence along its length direction. A lock body assembly is built into the lock body receiving groove. The lock body assembly includes a lock body portion, a resilient latch module with a second test component, a power module, a control module, and a wireless power supply module. The top of the lock body portion has a recessed first lock groove that resiliently connects to the first end. The resilient latch module is movably mounted in the lock body portion and can move away from or into the first lock groove under the drive of the power module. When the resilient latch module enters the first lock groove, it can engage with the latch locking portion. The control module includes a first detection element, a second detection element, and a third detection element. The first detection element is used to detect the first test component. The position of the first detection element is used to determine whether the lock hook is pressed down to the correct position. The second detection element is used to detect the position of the first detection element to determine the state of the holeless padlock. The third detection element is used to detect the position of the second detection element to determine whether the elastic latch module has retracted to the correct position. The first, second, and third detection elements are all installed in the lock body, and the first detection element is located closer to the bottom of the lock body than the second detection element. The wireless power supply module is installed in the lock body and supplies power to the power module and the control module respectively when the compatible computer key approaches. In the normal unlocked state, when the compatible computer key is inserted, the computer key indicates that the holeless padlock is currently unlocked and activates the control module. Neither the first nor the second detection element detects the first component to be detected, while the third detection element detects the second component. By pressing down the lock hook until both the first and second detection elements detect the first component, the power module is activated, causing the elastic latch module to enter the first lock slot under the drive of the power module. Once the third detection element no longer detects the second component, the power module stops. After releasing the pressed-down lock hook, the first end of the lock hook springs up under elastic force, and the latch locking part engages with the elastic latch module to complete the locking operation. The second detection element detects the first component, the first detection element does not detect the first component, and the third detection element does not detect the second component. The computer key indicates that the holeless padlock is currently locked.

2. The holeless padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end is also provided with a latch receiving part. When the elastic latch module enters the first lock groove, it either locks with the latch locking part or is housed in the latch receiving part and is pressed down and guided by the latch receiving part.

3. The holeless padlock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper edge of the opening of the latch receiving part is provided with a lower guide slope; The elastic latch module also includes a latch body and a latch portion. The latch portion is elastically fitted to one end of the latch body, and the top side of the latch portion is provided with an upper guide slope that cooperates with the lower guide slope. When the latch hook is pressed down, the latch portion is disengaged from the latch receiving portion by the squeezing cooperation between the lower guide slope and the upper guide slope. The second component to be tested is installed on the top side of the latch and is located adjacent to the upper guide slope.

4. The holeless padlock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower edge of the opening of the locking part of the latch is provided with a locking hook, and the bottom side of the latch is provided with a hook groove that engages with the locking hook.

5. The holeless padlock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control module further includes a first photoelectric switch and a second photoelectric switch. The bolt body is elastically fitted with a detection boss at one end of the bolt portion. The first photoelectric switch and the second photoelectric switch are sequentially located on the movement path of the detection boss, so that when the first photoelectric switch detects the detection boss, the bolt body is in an extended state, and when the second photoelectric switch detects the detection boss, the bolt body is in a retracted state.

6. The holeless padlock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bolt body has a drive hole at one end away from the bolt portion. The power module includes a drive cam and a power motor that drives the drive cam to rotate. The drive cam is placed in the drive hole so that the rotation of the drive cam drives the elastic bolt module away from or into the first lock groove.

7. The holeless padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lock body includes an upper lock body and a lower lock body that are connected to each other; The first lock groove is formed on the top side of the upper lock body, and the first lock groove passes through the upper lock body and extends to the bottom side of the lower lock body; The elastic locking tongue module is movably assembled in the upper locking body; The wireless power supply module and the power module are respectively installed in the lower lock body, and the drive end of the power module extends to the upper lock body and is connected to the elastic lock tongue module in a transmission manner. The control module includes a control board installed in the lower lock body and a status board installed in the upper lock body. The control board is provided with the first detection element and the second detection element, and the status board is provided with the third detection element. The control board is electrically connected to the status board, the power module and the wireless power supply module.

8. The holeless padlock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower lock body includes a lower lock body shell and a hardware box. The control board and the wireless power supply module are both built into the hardware box. The bottom side of the lower lock body shell has a hardware box receiving groove, and the hardware box is inserted and installed in the hardware box receiving groove.

9. The holeless padlock according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side wall of the hardware box receiving slot is provided with a resilient anti-pull-out pin, and the side wall of the hardware box is provided with a pin hole that engages with the resilient anti-pull-out pin; and / or, The hardware box has a keyhole on its bottom side for inserting a compatible computer key. The wireless power supply module is located adjacent to the keyhole, and a third detection device is also provided on one side of the keyhole to activate the power supply function for unlocking the compatible computer key.

10. The holeless padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second test pieces are magnets. The first detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch; and / or, The second detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch; and / or, The third detection element is a Hall element or a reed switch.

11. The holeless padlock according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The first end is also provided with an elastic limiting pin, and the inner wall of the first locking groove is provided with a limiting groove that cooperates with the elastic limiting pin, and the limiting groove extends along the extension direction of the first locking groove.

12. A control method for a holeless padlock, characterized in that, Applied to any one of claims 1-11, the holeless padlock has a manual locking mode, and when the holeless padlock is in the manual locking mode, the control method includes: When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it is activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection object, the first detection element does not detect the first detection object, the third detection element does not detect the second detection object, and enters the first detection state. In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue locking part under the drive of the power module, and after the third detection element detects the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state. In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first device to be detected, a signal indicating that unlocking is complete is sent to the computer key.

13. The control method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The control method further includes: When the holeless padlock is in the normal unlocked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it will be activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that neither the first detection element nor the second detection element can detect the first detection object, the third detection element detects the second detection object, and enters the third detection state. In the third detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module enters the first locking groove under the drive of the power module. After the third detection element fails to detect the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the fourth detection state. In the fourth detection state, if the second detection element detects the first item to be detected, but the first detection element does not detect the first item to be detected, then a signal indicating that locking is complete is sent to the computer key.

14. A control method for a holeless padlock, characterized in that, Applied to any one of claims 2-11, the holeless padlock has a manual locking mode and a self-locking mode, wherein when the holeless padlock is in the self-locking mode, the control method includes: When the holeless padlock is in the normal locked state, if the insertion of a compatible computer key is detected, it is activated in cooperation with the computer key and the wireless power supply module, so that the second detection element detects the first detection object, the first detection element does not detect the first detection object, the third detection element does not detect the second detection object, and enters the first detection state. In the first detection state, if both the first detection element and the second detection element detect the first test piece, the power module is controlled to work, so that the elastic locking tongue module exits the locking tongue locking part under the drive of the power module, and after the third detection element detects the second test piece, the power module is controlled to stop and enter the second detection state. In the second detection state, if neither the first detection element nor the second detection element detects the first item to be tested, the power module is controlled to continue working, so that the elastic latch module enters the first lock groove under the drive of the power module, is housed in the latch receiving part and is pressed and guided with the latch receiving part, and after the third detection element fails to detect the second item to be tested, the power module is controlled to stop and a signal of unlocking completion is fed back to the computer key.

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