Full-open type intelligent lock clutch assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of locks, in particular to a full-open type intelligent lock clutch assembly. Comprising a full-open type clutch, the full-open type clutch comprises a swinging clutch ring, a clutch linkage piece and a clutch shaft, the clutch linkage piece is in linkage connection with the clutch shaft, control magnets with opposite magnetic poles are arranged on the clutch ring, a manufactured magnet with the same magnetic pole as the control magnets is arranged on the clutch linkage piece, and along with swinging of the clutch ring, the control magnets correspond to the manufactured magnet in an interactive mode. And the clutch shaft and the clutch linkage piece form axial reciprocating motion linkage fit consistent with the magnetic pole direction. According to the structure, a traditional mechanical lock can be directly transformed and upgraded, transmission mechanical locks of all sizes and models are transformed into the intelligent lock on the premise that the lock body is not replaced, the applicability is high, the structure of the intelligent lock is simplified, the cost of production, installation, maintenance and the like of the intelligent lock is reduced, the upper limit of intelligent control is improved, and maintenance and replacement are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent locks, and more specifically, to a fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly. Background Art

[0002] Intelligent locks refer to locks that are different from traditional mechanical locks and are more intelligent in terms of user identification, security, and management. Intelligent locks are the actuating components for locking doors in access control systems. The current development of intelligent locks is very rapid and becoming more and more perfect. Due to the addition of functions such as fingerprint, password, voice, and remote control, the lock bodies of intelligent locks have been redesigned into new integrated intelligent locks, and the price has also increased significantly. When traditional mechanical locks need to be upgraded to intelligent ones, more problems will be faced. Generally, when upgrading, the entire lock structure needs to be replaced. Especially when replacing the lock body, there is also the problem of damaging the door. Therefore, not only is the installation cumbersome, but in many cases, the door and the lock need to be replaced together. The applicability is not strong, and only the lock can be replaced, and the traditional mechanical lock cannot be upgraded. The cost is very high. Once the intelligent lock fails, it is very difficult to repair. Whether it is replacing and repairing parts or replacing the intelligent lock, it is time-consuming and laborious, affecting the normal use of users. One of the very important reasons is the internal structure problem of the lock. Since both traditional mechanical locks and intelligent locks adopt an open opening mode in the key transmission structure, that is, when the key is inserted into the keyhole, it can complete more than 360-degree forward and reverse rotations to control the movement of more than one lock tongue. And because the clutch structure of intelligent locks adopts multiple unlocking structures, the key unlocking and intelligent unlocking are basically two relatively independent structures. The clutch structure can only complete a semi-open movement of less than 360 degrees to adapt to the new unlocking actuating mechanism. Therefore, it is very difficult for intelligent locks to transform traditional locks, and the entire lock structure needs to be replaced. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, a fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly is characterized in that: it includes a fully open clutch, and the fully open clutch includes a swingable clutch ring, a clutch linkage, and a clutch shaft. The clutch linkage is linked with the clutch shaft. The clutch ring is provided with control magnets with opposite magnetic poles, and the clutch linkage is provided with controlled magnets with the same magnetic poles. As the clutch ring swings, the control magnets and the controlled magnets interact correspondingly, forming an alternating cooperation of attraction and repulsion. The clutch shaft and the clutch linkage form an axial reciprocating motion linkage cooperation in the same direction as the magnetic pole direction.

[0005] This setting adopts a coaxial magnetic clutch structure to allow the clutch shaft to move in the axial direction. When upgrading the traditional mechanical lock, you only need to link the clutch shaft with the lock core of the traditional mechanical lock to complete the synchronous rotation with the mechanical lock core. It can complete a full open rotation of more than 360 degrees. Without changing the structure of the traditional mechanical lock, the traditional mechanical lock can be converted into a smart lock without disassembling the lock body. This installation and modification method does not even require professionals, and users can modify it themselves, which greatly reduces the difficulty of modification and upgrading installation, and also greatly reduces the modification cost of smart locks. It is highly applicable and can modify any traditional lock.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a motor, a swing gear is provided on the periphery of the clutch ring, the output wheel of the motor is meshed with the swing gear to form a reciprocating swing structure, two groups of control magnets are arranged on the clutch ring, the two groups of control magnets have opposite magnetic poles, the clutch linkage is annular, two symmetrical controlled magnets are provided on the clutch linkage, the controlled magnets correspond to the control magnets in position, the clutch linkage is coaxially sleeved on the clutch shaft to form a coaxial fixed connection.

[0007] When modifying and upgrading the traditional mechanical lock, this setting only requires integrating the fingerprint, password, remote control and other intelligent modules into an intelligent panel, fixing it on the door in any way, and electrically connecting the intelligent module to the motor to complete the axial clutch control. When upgrading the traditional mechanical lock, there is no need to move the original lock body at all. You only need to align the clutch shaft with the traditional lock core to complete the clutch coordination. Under the premise of retaining the traditional mechanical lock structure, the traditional mechanical lock can be upgraded to a smart lock, which greatly reduces the modification cost and installation difficulty. By using the principle that like magnets repel each other and opposite magnets attract each other, the initial position of the clutch ring is used to control the magnet and the magnet to be in a state of opposite attraction, and the clutch shaft and the lock core are in a state of opposite attraction. In the disengaged state, when the clutch ring swings, the other group of control magnets and the controlled magnets form a like-charge repulsive state, pushing the clutch shaft axially out, allowing the clutch shaft and the external lock core to form a closed state, forming a circumferentially fully open rotation state. The actuator of the smart lock can completely simulate the action of the key, and can directly unlock, lock, and perform other complex operations. The existing smart locks must design a completely new structure to complete this. Through the structure of the present invention, traditional mechanical locks can be directly upgraded to high-end smart locks, and have functions and performance that most smart locks do not have, greatly reducing the cost of smart locks, and all traditional locks can be upgraded without replacing the existing lock body structure.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a lock core, an adjustment tube, and an adjustment rod. A clutch groove is provided at one end of the adjustment rod, and a clutch block is provided at the head of the clutch shaft. The clutch block is adapted to the clutch groove. The clutch block and the clutch groove reciprocate axially with the clutch shaft to form a plug-in and disengage clutch fit. The lock core is sleeved with the adjustment tube, and the adjustment tube and the adjustment rod are plugged in to form a sliding adjustment structure. The adjustment tube, the adjustment rod, and the clutch shaft are coaxially arranged.

[0009] This setting uses an adjustable lock core structure. When upgrading traditional mechanical locks, there is also a very important issue. Due to the many types and sizes of traditional mechanical locks, the thickness of the door will vary. When installing smart locks, you need to match smart locks of different sizes. After using the adjustable lock core structure, when upgrading traditional mechanical locks, you can have a wider thickness adjustment. As long as you use the structure of the adjusting rod and the adjusting tube, you can make a lock core adapt to the thickness of most doors. The adjusting rod and the adjusting tube are adjusted to the corresponding door thickness, and the lock core is fixed in the position of the original lock core. It can perfectly adapt to the structure of the traditional mechanical lock. Without changing the lock body, the full-lock type and full-size traditional lock upgrade is achieved. A clutch groove is set on the adjusting rod, and a clutch structure is formed with the clutch block at the head of the clutch shaft. The fully open movement is directly given to the lock core, which greatly simplifies the linkage structure of the smart lock, making the upgrade of traditional locks simpler and the performance of the lock more practical.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a mechanical lock core, a telescopic rod is provided at the end of the mechanical lock core, the telescopic rod telescopes as the mechanical lock core rotates, the telescopic rod is coaxial with the clutch shaft, and the telescopic rod can be extended to support the clutch shaft and push the clutch shaft forward.

[0011] This setting uses a retractable mechanical lock core in conjunction with a fully open clutch structure. When the clutch structure fails or the smart lock fails or there is no power, various operations are completed by directly rotating the mechanical lock core to control the telescopic rod to push the movement of the clutch shaft. Since it is a magnetic clutch structure, when the telescopic rod retracts, the clutch ring will suck the clutch linkage back, and the clutch structure directly replaces the reset mechanism, further simplifying the structure of the lock. Since they are all coaxial settings, the structure is simplified, the structure of the lock is more optimized and the volume is reduced. This setting does not describe the specific structure of the mechanical lock core and the telescopic rod in detail because the mechanical lock core with a telescopic rod is a prior art and the mechanical lock core can be purchased online.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a rotating handle, which is provided with an annular fixing groove, and a protective cover is embedded in the annular fixing groove. The mechanical lock core is embedded in the rotating handle, and the lock hole of the mechanical lock core is exposed in the annular fixing groove. A inferior arc cavity is provided at the edge of the annular fixing groove, and the inferior arc cavity is lower than the annular fixing groove.

[0013] This setting uses a rotary handle. The movement of the rotary handle matches the characteristics of the open clutch structure, which facilitates circumferential rotation operations of more than 360 degrees. A minor arc cavity is provided at the edge of the annular fixed groove. No tools are required when opening the protective cover. Just press down at the position of the minor arc cavity corresponding to the protective cover to make the protective cover tilt up and open. When covering the protective cover, just align the center and press inward to complete the inlay. It not only has good sealing to protect the mechanical lock core, but is also easy to use.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes an intelligent panel and a fixing seat, the fixing seat includes a convex ring and a cover plate, the intelligent panel is fixed on the fixing seat, the rotating handle is rotatably arranged on the fixing seat, the clutch ring is sleeved on the convex ring, the cover plate is covered on the convex ring, forming a clutch ring fixing structure, two guide holes are provided on the cover plate, two guide columns are provided on the clutch linkage, the guide columns are sleeved in the guide holes to form a stable coaxial guide structure, and the magnet is embedded in the guide column.

[0015] This setting uses a fixing base to integrate the smart panel and fix the related supporting structures. Therefore, when upgrading the traditional mechanical lock, only a screwdriver is needed to fix the smart panel and the fixing base on the corresponding door, and then the installation can be completed. There is no need for complicated disassembly and installation steps. Users can upgrade by themselves. The convex ring can help the clutch ring to have better coaxiality in swinging, and the guide structure also ensures the coaxiality of the clutch structure movement, and the performance is more stable.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The fully open smart lock clutch assembly can directly transform and upgrade the traditional mechanical lock and directly become a high-end smart lock terminal. Without changing the lock body, all sizes and models of transmission mechanical locks can be transformed into smart locks. One set of structure is suitable for all mechanical locks, which is very applicable. It also simplifies the structure of the smart lock, reduces the production, installation, and maintenance costs of the smart lock, and increases the upper limit of intelligent control, so that the transformed smart lock and the integrated new smart lock have the same or even more intelligent operation space, so that poor and backward areas can also easily popularize smart locks, which is of extraordinary significance to the popularization of smart lock terminals, especially when a fault occurs, it only takes a short time to replace an assembly. Compared with smart locks, maintenance is more convenient and quick. If a smart lock fails, it is impossible to directly replace the smart lock before the fault is found, which brings great inconvenience to users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 The structure of the present invention is schematically shown Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic structure of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic structure of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0021] Figure 5 Schematic structure of the present invention Figure 4 .

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic structure of the present invention Figure 5 .

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic structure of the present invention Figure 6 . Detailed implementation manners

[0024] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] Refer to Figures 1-7 It can be seen that the present invention provides a fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly, including an intelligent panel 1 and a fixed seat 2. The fixed seat 2 includes a convex ring 21 and a cover plate 22. The intelligent panel 1 is fixed on the fixed seat 2. A rotating handle 3 is rotatably arranged on the fixed seat 2. A clutch ring 4 is sleeved on the convex ring 21. The cover plate 22 covers the convex ring 21 to form a fixing structure for the clutch ring 4. Two guiding holes 23 are provided on the cover plate 22. Two guiding columns 51 are provided on a clutch linkage 5. The guiding columns 51 are sleeved in the guiding holes 23 to form a stable coaxial guiding structure. A magnet to be controlled 52 is embedded in the guiding column 51. A swing gear 41 is arranged on the periphery of the clutch ring 4. An output wheel 71 of a motor 7 meshes with the swing gear 41 to form a reciprocating swing structure. Two groups of symmetric control magnets 42 are arranged on the clutch ring 4. The two groups of control magnets 42 have opposite polarities. In this embodiment, the control magnets 42 are arranged on both sides of the clutch ring 4. The polarities of the control magnets 42 on one side are opposite. The control magnets 42 at the diagonal corners are in a group. The clutch linkage 5 is annular. Two symmetric magnets to be controlled 52 are provided on the clutch linkage 5. The magnets to be controlled 52 correspond to the positions of the control magnets 42. The clutch linkage 5 is coaxially sleeved on a clutch shaft 9 to form a coaxial fixed connection.

[0026] An annular fixing groove 31 is provided on the rotary handle 3, and a protective cover 32 is embedded in the annular fixing groove 31. The mechanical lock core 10 is embedded in the rotary handle 3, and the lock hole of the mechanical lock core 10 is exposed in the annular fixing groove 31. A inferior arc cavity 33 is provided at the edge of the annular fixing groove 31, and the inferior arc cavity 33 is lower than the annular fixing groove 31. A telescopic rod 101 is provided at the end of the mechanical lock core 10, and the telescopic rod 101 performs telescopic movement as the mechanical lock core 10 rotates. The telescopic rod 101 is coaxial with the clutch shaft 9. The telescopic rod 101 can be extended to support the clutch shaft 9 and push the clutch shaft 9 forward.

[0027] An adjusting tube 6 and an adjusting rod 8, one end of the adjusting rod 8 is provided with a clutch groove 81, a clutch block 91 is provided at the head of the clutch shaft 9, the clutch block 91 is adapted to the clutch groove 81, the clutch block 91 and the clutch groove 81 reciprocate axially with the clutch shaft 9 to form a plug-in and disengagement clutch fit, the lock core 61 is sleeved with the adjusting tube 6 and fixed with a retaining spring, the adjusting tube 6 and the adjusting rod 8 are plugged into a sliding adjustment structure, and the adjusting tube 6, the adjusting rod 8 and the clutch shaft 9 are coaxially arranged.

[0028] Working principle of this embodiment: During installation, take out the original lock core, adjust the adjustment tube 6 and the adjustment rod 8 according to the thickness of the door to reach a position that adapts to the thickness of the door, use a clamp to fix the lock core 61 at a predetermined position, put it into the original lock core position, use screws to fix the fixing base 2 on one side of the door, and then fix the smart panels 1 on both sides in turn. The overall installation structure is very simple.

[0029] When the intelligent part function is to open the lock core, the intelligent signal is used to control the output wheel 71 of the motor 7 to rotate, driving the swing gear 41 to swing, so that the control magnet 42 and the controlled magnet 52 have the same polarity and repel each other, and the clutch shaft 9 is pushed forward, so that the clutch block 91 and the clutch groove 81 are embedded together, completing the clutch linkage process, so that the handle 3 can be turned to control the rotation of the lock core 61, simulating the actions of traditional locks, such as turning 45 degrees forward to unlock, and turning two and a half turns reversely to lock, etc.

[0030] When the intelligent part functions to protect the lock cylinder, the output wheel 71 of the control motor 7 is reversed to drive the swing gear 41 to swing, so that the control magnet 42 and the controlled magnet 52 are attracted with different polarities, the clutch shaft 9 is retracted, the clutch block 91 is disengaged from the clutch slot 81, the clutch disengagement action is completed, and the original state is restored.

[0031] In this embodiment, two groups of control magnets 42 are arranged on the clutch ring 4 , one group of control magnets 42 has the same polarity as the controlled magnets 52 , and the other group of control magnets 42 has a different polarity from the controlled magnets 52 .

[0032] When using a key to unlock the lock, when opening the protective cover 32, just press down at the position of the inferior arc cavity 33 corresponding to the protective cover 32, and the protective cover 32 can be lifted and opened, exposing the keyhole. Insert the key and control the telescopic rod 101 at the end of the mechanical lock core 10 to control the forward and backward movement of the clutch shaft 9 to complete the clutch action and achieve the purpose of controlling the lock core 61. Since the mechanical lock core with a telescopic rod is a prior art, it is not described in detail in the claims and the specification. It can be directly purchased as a spare part and does not belong to the unique innovation of the present invention.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fully open clutch, which comprises a swingable clutch ring, a clutch linkage, and a clutch shaft. The clutch linkage is linked to the clutch shaft. The clutch ring is provided with a control magnet with opposite magnetic poles, and the clutch linkage is provided with a controlled magnet with the same magnetic pole. As the clutch ring swings, the control magnet and the controlled magnet correspond to each other, forming an alternating attraction and repulsion. The clutch shaft and the clutch linkage form an axial reciprocating motion linkage consistent with the direction of the magnetic poles.

2. The fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a motor, a swing gear is provided on the periphery of the clutch ring, the output wheel of the motor is meshed with the swing gear to form a reciprocating swing structure, two groups of control magnets are arranged on the clutch ring, and the two groups of control magnets have opposite magnetic poles. The clutch linkage is annular, and two symmetrical controlled magnets are provided on the clutch linkage, and the positions of the controlled magnets and the control magnets correspond. The clutch linkage is coaxially sleeved on the clutch shaft to form a coaxial fixed connection.

3. The fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly according to claim 2 is characterized in that: It also includes a lock core, an adjustment tube, and an adjustment rod. A clutch groove is provided at one end of the adjustment rod, and a clutch block is provided at the head of the clutch shaft. The clutch block is adapted to the clutch groove. The clutch block and the clutch groove reciprocate along the axial direction of the clutch shaft to form a plug-in and disengage clutch fit. The lock core is sleeved with the adjustment tube, and the adjustment tube and the adjustment rod are plugged in to form a sliding adjustment structure. The adjustment tube, the adjustment rod, and the clutch shaft are coaxially arranged.

4. The fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: It also includes a mechanical lock core, a telescopic rod is provided at the end of the mechanical lock core, the telescopic rod performs telescopic movement as the mechanical lock core rotates, the telescopic rod corresponds coaxially to the clutch shaft, and the telescopic rod is extended to support the clutch shaft and push the clutch shaft forward.

5. The fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly according to claim 4 is characterized in that: It also includes a rotating handle, which is provided with an annular fixing groove, in which a protective cover is embedded, the mechanical lock core is embedded in the rotating handle, the lock hole of the mechanical lock core is exposed in the annular fixing groove, and an inferior arc concave cavity is provided at the edge of the annular fixing groove, and the inferior arc concave cavity is lower than the annular fixing groove.

6. The fully open intelligent lock clutch assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an intelligent panel and a fixing seat. The fixing seat includes a convex ring and a cover plate. The intelligent panel is fixed on the fixing seat. The rotating handle is rotatably arranged on the fixing seat. The clutch ring is sleeved on the convex ring. The cover plate covers the convex ring to form a clutch ring fixing structure. Two guide holes are arranged on the cover plate. Two guide columns are arranged on the clutch linkage. The guide columns are sleeved in the guide holes to form a stable coaxial guide structure. The magnet is embedded in the guide column.

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