Battery cover mechanism and intelligent door lock

Abstract

The invention discloses a battery cover mechanism and an intelligent door lock. The battery cover mechanism comprises a panel; the battery box is used for mounting a battery and is arranged in the panel; the battery cover is in sliding connection with the battery box in the vertical direction; the positioning assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the battery box; the positioning mounting structure is used for mounting the positioning assembly and is arranged on two sides of the position, corresponding to the positioning assembly, of the battery box; the positioning assembly is used for abutting against the battery cover to fix the battery cover when the battery cover slides downwards along the upper direction of the battery box. Opening and closing of the battery cover are achieved in the mode that the battery cover and the battery box are connected in a sliding groove mode, the positioning assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the battery box, and when the battery cover slides downwards in the upper direction of the battery box, the battery cover can abut against the positioning assemblies, so that the battery cover can be fixed. Therefore, compared with a screw fixing mode or a buckle fixing mode, the battery cover can be conveniently detached, and the battery cover cannot be damaged due to frequent opening and closing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of door locks, and in particular to a battery cover mechanism and an intelligent door lock. Background Art

[0002] The battery cover is a crucial component of smart locks, and its design directly impacts the user experience and overall performance of the smart lock. With the increasing popularity and diverse functionality of smart door locks, users are placing higher demands on the convenience, safety, and aesthetics of the battery cover. However, existing smart lock battery covers typically use screws or snaps to open. Screws require tools, making removal cumbersome, while snaps can damage the battery cover due to frequent opening and closing, reducing the lifespan of the smart lock.

[0003] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a battery cover mechanism and a smart door lock to solve the problem that the existing battery cover is fixed with screws, resulting in a cumbersome disassembly process and the use of snap-on fixing method, resulting in a reduced life of the smart lock.

[0005] The technical solutions of the present invention are as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a battery cover mechanism comprising:

[0007] panel;

[0008] A battery box for installing batteries, disposed in the panel;

[0009] A battery cover is slidably connected to the battery box in a vertical direction;

[0010] Positioning components, arranged on both sides of the battery box;

[0011] A positioning installation structure for installing the positioning assembly, which is arranged on both sides of the battery box corresponding to the position of the positioning assembly;

[0012] The positioning assembly is used to abut against the battery cover to fix the battery cover when the battery cover slides upward along the upper side of the battery box.

[0013] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the positioning assembly comprises: a cylindrical pin and an elastic member;

[0014] The elastic member is sleeved on the cylindrical pin;

[0015] The cylindrical pin is passed through the positioning and mounting structure.

[0016] According to a further configuration of the present invention, one end of the cylindrical pin that abuts against the battery box is an arc-shaped surface structure.

[0017] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the battery cover is provided with a positioning portion that abuts against the cylindrical pin.

[0018] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a surface of the positioning portion opposite to the battery box is a concave surface; and a lower end surface of the positioning portion is an inclined surface.

[0019] According to a further configuration of the present invention, the mounting structure comprises: a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate;

[0020] The first mounting plate is provided with a through hole;

[0021] The second mounting plate and the third mounting plate are provided with open slots;

[0022] The cylindrical pin is passed through the first mounting plate and is mounted on the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate.

[0023] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a barrier portion is provided on the cylinder, and the barrier portion is located between the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate; and the elastic member is located between the barrier portion and the second mounting plate.

[0024] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion and a stop portion are provided on the panel; the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are both provided with open grooves, and are staggered with the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate, and the stop portion is located on one side of the second limiting portion.

[0025] According to a further configuration of the present invention, a first limiting groove is provided on the top of the battery box; a third limiting portion is provided on both sides of the battery box, and the third limiting portion is located on one side of the first mounting plate;

[0026] A fourth limiting portion adapted to the first limiting groove is provided at a position on the top of the battery cover corresponding to the first limiting groove;

[0027] Fifth limiting portions are further provided on both sides of the battery cover, and second limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the battery box at positions corresponding to the fifth limiting portions.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a smart door lock, which includes the battery cover mechanism as described above.

[0029] The present invention provides a battery cover mechanism and a smart door lock, wherein the battery cover mechanism includes: a panel; a battery box for installing batteries, which is arranged in the panel; a battery cover, which is slidably connected to the battery box in the vertical direction; a positioning assembly, which is arranged on both sides of the battery box; a positioning installation structure for installing the positioning assembly, which is arranged on both sides of the battery box corresponding to the position of the positioning assembly; the positioning assembly is used to abut against the battery cover when the battery cover slides upward and downward along the battery box to fix the battery cover. The present invention adopts a sliding groove connection between the battery cover and the battery box to realize the opening and closing of the battery cover, and by arranging the positioning assemblies on both sides of the battery box, the battery cover can abut against the positioning assembly when it slides upward and downward along the battery box, so that the battery cover can be fixed. In this way, compared with the method of fixing with screws or snaps, the present invention can conveniently remove the battery cover, and will not cause damage to the battery cover due to frequent opening and closing, which can increase the service life of the smart door lock. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary personnel in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the battery cover mechanism in the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the battery cover mechanism of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the battery cover and the battery box in the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the positioning component and the battery box in the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the battery box, positioning assembly and panel in the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the battery cover in the closed state in the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the battery box and the positioning assembly in the present invention.

[0038] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the panel in the present invention.

[0039] The marks in the accompanying drawings are: 1. panel; 11. first limiting part; 12. second limiting part; 13. stop part; 2. battery box; 21. first limiting groove; 22. third limiting part; 23. second limiting groove; 3. battery cover; 31. positioning part; 311. concave surface; 312. lower end surface; 32. fourth limiting part; 33. fifth limiting part; 4. positioning assembly; 41. cylindrical pin; 411. arcuate surface structure; 412. blocking part; 42. elastic member; 5. positioning mounting structure; 51. first mounting plate; 511. through hole; 52. second mounting plate; 53. third mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention provides a battery cover mechanism and a smart door lock. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and effects of the present invention more clear and explicit, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0041] In the embodiments and patent claims, unless otherwise specified herein, the words "a," "an," "the," and "the" may include plural forms. If the embodiments of the present invention include descriptions of "first," "second," etc., such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features.

[0042] It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the description of the present invention refers to the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when an element is said to be "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there can be intermediate elements. In addition, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein can include wireless connections or wireless couplings. The term "and / or" as used herein includes all or any units and all combinations of one or more of the items listed in association.

[0043] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the art to which the present invention belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined as herein.

[0044] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0045] The inventors have discovered that existing smart lock battery covers typically use screws or snaps to open. Screws require tools, making removal cumbersome, while snaps can damage the battery cover due to frequent opening and closing, shortening the lifespan of the smart lock. Furthermore, both the snap design and screws affect the appearance of the smart door lock, further compromising its aesthetics.

[0046] In response to the above technical problems, the present invention provides a battery cover mechanism and a smart door lock. The battery cover is opened and closed by connecting the battery cover to the battery box in a sliding groove. Positioning components are provided on both sides of the battery box. When the battery cover slides upward along the upper side of the battery box, it can abut against the positioning components, thereby securing the battery cover. In this way, compared with screw or clip fixing methods, the present invention can conveniently remove the battery cover and prevent the battery cover from being damaged by frequent opening and closing. This can extend the service life of the smart door lock and improve the aesthetics of the smart door lock.

[0047] Please also see Figures 1 to 8 , the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of a battery cover mechanism.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a battery cover mechanism, which includes: a panel 1, a battery cover 3, a battery box 2, a positioning assembly 4, and a positioning mounting structure 5. The battery box 2 is disposed within the panel 1; the battery cover 3 is vertically slidably connected to the battery box 2; the positioning assemblies 4 are disposed on both sides of the battery box 2; the positioning mounting structure is disposed on both sides of the battery box 2 at positions corresponding to the positioning assemblies 4; the positioning assemblies 4 are configured to abut against the battery cover 3 when the battery cover 3 slides downwardly along the upper side of the battery box 2 to position the battery cover 3.

[0049] In this embodiment, the panel 1 has a accommodating space, and the battery box 2 is installed in the panel 1. The battery box 2 is used to install batteries. The battery cover 3 is slidably connected to the battery box 2, and the battery can be installed and removed by opening or closing the battery cover 3. The positioning and mounting structure 5 is located on the battery box 2, and the positioning and mounting structure 5 is used to provide an installation position for the positioning component 4. When it is necessary to close the battery box 2, the battery cover 3 is slid upward and downward along the battery box 2 until the positioning component 4 abuts against the battery cover 3, so that the positioning component 4 can fix the battery cover 3 after it is stuck to the battery cover 3, thereby positioning the battery cover 3. When it is necessary to remove the battery, the battery cover 3 needs to be opened. At this time, the battery cover 3 can be pushed upward from the bottom of the battery box 2 to disengage the battery cover 3 from the positioning component 4 and be pushed out along the battery box 2.

[0050] It can be seen that the present invention adopts a sliding groove connection between the battery cover 3 and the battery box 2 to realize the opening and closing of the battery cover 3, and by providing a positioning component 4 on both sides of the battery box 2, when the battery cover 3 slides downward along the upper side of the battery box 2, it can abut against the positioning component 4 to clamp the battery cover 3, so that the battery cover 3 can be positioned and fixed. In this way, compared with the method of fixing with screws or buckles, the present invention is not only structurally stable, does not require tools to open and close, but also can easily remove the battery cover 3, which is convenient for user operation, and will not cause damage to the battery cover 3 due to frequent opening and closing, which can prolong the service life of the smart door lock and improve the aesthetics of the smart door lock.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The positioning assembly 4 includes: a cylindrical pin 41 and an elastic member 42; the elastic member 42 is sleeved on the cylindrical pin 41; the cylindrical pin 41 is passed through the positioning mounting structure 5.

[0052] Furthermore, please combine Figure 5 The battery cover 3 is provided with a positioning portion 31 that abuts against the cylindrical pin 41 .

[0053] In this embodiment, the elastic member 42 is a compression spring. After the elastic member 42 is mounted on the cylindrical pin 41, the cylindrical pin 41 is then mounted on the positioning and mounting structure 5 of the battery compartment 2. Initially, the head portion of the cylindrical pin 41 extends out of the positioning and mounting structure 5. When the battery cover 3 slides in from above the battery compartment 2, the positioning portion 31 on the battery cover 3 contacts the head portion of the cylindrical pin 41, causing the cylindrical pin 41 to retract a certain distance. At this point, the cylindrical pin 41 retracts, partially compressing the elastic member 42 and allowing the battery cover 3 to move into position. This means that the battery cover 3 is fully closed. Under the action of the elastic member 42, the cylindrical pin 41 returns to its original position, supporting the battery cover 3 and securing it. To open the battery cover 3, the battery cover 3 is pulled, causing the cylindrical pin 41 to retract. After the battery cover 3 moves out of the position of the cylindrical pin 41, the elastic member 42 causes the cylindrical pin 41 to extend back to its original position.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, one end of the cylindrical pin 41 that abuts against the battery box 2 is an arc-shaped surface structure 411 .

[0055] Furthermore, a surface of the positioning portion 31 opposite to the battery box 2 is an inner concave surface 311 ; and a lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31 is an inclined surface.

[0056] In this embodiment, the head of the cylindrical pin 41 abuts against the positioning portion 31 of the battery box 2. The head of the cylindrical pin 41 is an arc-shaped surface structure 411, and the side of the positioning portion 31 abutting against the head of the cylindrical pin 41 is an inner concave surface 311. When the battery cover 3 is moved into place, the cylindrical pin 41 returns to its initial position under the action of the elastic member 42, and the head of the cylindrical pin 41 abuts against the inner concave surface 311 of the positioning portion 31, thereby fixing the battery cover 3. Figure 6 shown.

[0057] The upper end surface and the lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31 are both inclined surfaces. When the battery cover 3 is closed, the battery cover 3 moves downward along the battery compartment 2. The lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31 will first contact the cylindrical pin 41. The lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31 squeezes the cylindrical pin 41, causing it to retreat. When the battery cover 3 is moved into place, the cylindrical pin 41 and the lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31 slide into the inner concave surface 311 of the positioning portion 31, and the cylindrical pin 41 returns to its initial position, thereby positioning the battery cover 3. When the battery cover 3 is opened, the battery cover 3 moves upward along the battery compartment 2. The cylindrical pin 41 disengages from the inner concave surface 311 of the positioning portion 31 and is squeezed and retreated by the lower end surface 312 of the positioning portion 31. When the battery cover 3 is removed, the cylindrical pin 41 returns to its initial position under the action of the elastic member 42.

[0058] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The mounting structure includes: a first mounting plate 51, a second mounting plate 52 and a third mounting plate 53; a through hole 511 is provided on the first mounting plate 51; an open groove is provided on the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53; the cylindrical pin 41 is passed through the first mounting plate 51 and is mounted on the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53.

[0059] In this embodiment, after the elastic member 42 is installed on the cylindrical pin 41, the cylindrical pin 41 is mounted in the openings on the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53, with the head of the cylindrical pin 41 passing through the through-hole 511 of the first mounting plate 51, thereby preventing the cylindrical pin 41 from falling out. The elastic member 42 is located between the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53. When the head of the cylindrical pin 41 is squeezed, it can move along the axial direction of the through-hole 511 and return to its original position under the action of the elastic member 42.

[0060] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, a barrier portion 412 is provided on the cylinder, and the barrier portion 412 is located between the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53 ; the elastic member 42 is located between the barrier portion 412 and the second mounting plate 52 .

[0061] In this embodiment, a blocking portion 412 is provided on the cylindrical pin 41. The outer diameter of the blocking portion 412 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 511 of the first mounting plate 51, thereby limiting the length of the cylindrical pin 41 extending beyond the first mounting plate 51. The elastic member 42 is located between the blocking portion 412 and the third mounting plate 53. When the cylindrical pin 41 is squeezed by the positioning portion 31, the blocking portion 412 compresses the elastic member 42 to store force.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, the panel 1 is provided with a first limiting portion 11, a second limiting portion 12 and a stop portion 13; the first limiting portion 11 and the second limiting portion 12 are both provided with open grooves, and are staggered with the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53, and the stop portion 13 is located on one side of the second limiting portion 12.

[0063] In this embodiment, the battery case 2 is provided with a first limiting portion 11 and a second limiting portion 12. The first limiting portion 11 is provided with an open slot and is staggered with the second mounting plate 52 and the third mounting plate 53. It supports the cylindrical pin 41 and prevents the cylindrical pin 41 from deviating from the positioning and mounting structure 5. The stopper 13 can prevent the cylindrical pin 41 from retreating when the cylindrical pin 41 is retracted.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a first limiting groove 21 is provided on the top of the battery box 2; a third limiting portion 22 is provided on both sides of the battery box 2, and the third limiting portion 22 is located on one side of the first mounting plate 51; a fourth limiting portion 32 adapted to the first limiting groove 21 is provided at the top of the battery cover 3 at a position corresponding to the first limiting groove 21; a fifth limiting portion 33 is also provided on both sides of the battery cover 3, and a second limiting groove 23 is provided on both sides of the battery box 2 at a position corresponding to the fifth limiting portion 33.

[0065] In this embodiment, a third limiting portion 22 is provided on one side of the first mounting plate 51. When the battery cover 3 is fully closed, the positioning portion 31 abuts against the third limiting portion 22, thereby preventing the battery cover 3 from turning outward. Furthermore, when the battery cover 3 is fully closed, the fourth limiting portion 32 at the top of the battery cover 3 abuts against the first limiting groove 21 of the battery compartment 2, thereby preventing the battery cover 3 from turning outward after closing.

[0066] When the battery cover 3 is closed, the fifth limiting portion 33 is received in the second limiting groove 23, which limits the vertical displacement of the battery cover 3. When removing the battery cover 3, the battery cover 3 is not pushed out directly in the longitudinal direction of the battery compartment 2, but rather needs to be flipped outwards before it can be removed. This prevents the battery cover 3 from falling or flying out due to excessive force, potentially causing injury to the user.

[0067] In some embodiments, the present invention further provides a smart door lock, which includes the battery cover mechanism described above. Specific details are as described in an embodiment of the battery cover mechanism, which will not be repeated here.

[0068] In summary, the battery cover mechanism and smart door lock provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0069] The battery cover is connected to the battery box in a sliding groove to achieve the opening and closing of the battery cover. By providing positioning components on both sides of the battery box, when the battery cover slides upward along the upper side of the battery box, it can abut against the positioning components, so that the battery cover can be fixed. In this way, compared with the method of fixing with screws or buckles, the present invention can easily remove the battery cover and will not damage the battery cover due to frequent opening and closing. It can extend the service life of the smart door lock and improve the aesthetics of the smart door lock.

[0070] It should be understood that the application of the present invention is not limited to the above examples. For those skilled in the art, improvements or changes can be made based on the above description. All these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery cover mechanism, characterized in that: include: panel; A battery box for installing batteries, disposed in the panel; A battery cover is slidably connected to the battery box in a vertical direction; Positioning components, arranged on both sides of the battery box; A positioning installation structure for installing the positioning assembly, which is arranged on both sides of the battery box corresponding to the position of the positioning assembly; The positioning assembly is used to abut against the battery cover to fix the battery cover when the battery cover slides upward along the upper side of the battery box.

2. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning assembly includes: a cylindrical pin and an elastic member; The elastic member is sleeved on the cylindrical pin; The cylindrical pin is passed through the positioning and mounting structure.

3. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the cylindrical pin abutting against the battery box is an arc-shaped surface structure.

4. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The battery cover is provided with a positioning portion which abuts against the cylindrical pin.

5. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A surface of the positioning portion opposite to the battery box is a concave surface; and a lower end surface of the positioning portion is an inclined surface.

6. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The positioning and mounting structure includes: a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate; The first mounting plate is provided with a through hole; The second mounting plate and the third mounting plate are provided with open slots; The cylindrical pin is passed through the first mounting plate and is mounted on the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate.

7. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The cylindrical pin is provided with a blocking portion, and the blocking portion is located between the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate; the elastic member is located between the blocking portion and the second mounting plate.

8. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The panel is provided with a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion and a retreat-stopping portion; the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are both provided with open grooves, and are staggered with the second mounting plate and the third mounting plate, and the retreat-stopping portion is located on one side of the second limiting portion.

9. The battery cover mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The top of the battery box is provided with a first limiting groove; both sides of the battery box are provided with a third limiting portion, and the third limiting portion is located on one side of the first mounting plate; A fourth limiting portion adapted to the first limiting groove is provided at a position on the top of the battery cover corresponding to the first limiting groove; Fifth limiting portions are further provided on both sides of the battery cover, and second limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the battery box at positions corresponding to the fifth limiting portions.

10. A smart door lock, characterized in that: The invention comprises a battery cover mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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