Storage box

Abstract

The invention discloses a storage box, comprising: a body comprising a first half box and a second half box which can cover each other and are locked by a locking structure; the electric control unlocking assembly comprises a control panel, a driving power supply, a driving motor and a touch screen, the driving power supply, the driving motor and the touch screen are integrally controlled on the control panel, and the touch screen is provided with a fingerprint unlocking device and a password unlocking device so as to control the driving motor to operate and unlock the locking structure; the mechanical unlocking assembly is arranged on the first half box and is provided with a lock hole, and a key is inserted into the lock hole to unlock the locking structure; and the induction locking assembly comprises a trigger, an inductor and a timer, the trigger and the inductor are arranged on the first half box and the second half box correspondingly, and when the first half box and the second half box are closed, the timer operates to preset time and then controls the driving motor to operate in a communication mode, and the locking structure is started. Electric control and mechanical double-unlocking modes are combined, emergency reliability is improved, hidden dangers caused by forgetting can be prevented through induction locking automation, and the problems that a traditional storage box is tedious in operation, missed in locking, difficult to maintain and the like are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of storage devices, in particular to a storage box. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing password storage box mainly relies on mechanical lock or electronic password lock to realize the unlocking function. The mechanical lock completes the locking and unlocking by physically rotating the key or the knob to operate the lock tongue. The electronic password lock drives the motor to control the lock by inputting the password through the digital keypad or touch screen. Some high-end products also integrate fingerprint recognition and other biometric identification technologies.

[0003] However, these traditional storage boxes generally have the problem that the locking mechanism relies on the active operation of the user. The user needs to manually rotate the lock catch, press the button or perform a specific operation after closing the box cover to complete the locking. Not only is the operation procedure complicated, but in the scenario of high frequency of use or shared by multiple people, the user is prone to omit the locking step due to negligence or habit, resulting in the box cover not being actually locked, causing the security risks of stolen goods or privacy leakage. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a storage box that combines electric control and mechanical double unlocking modes to improve emergency reliability. In addition, the automatic locking by induction can prevent the risks caused by forgetting, and comprehensively solves the problems of traditional storage boxes such as complicated operation, locking omission and maintenance difficulty.

[0005] The storage box according to an embodiment of the present application comprises: a body comprising a first half box and a second half box capable of being covered with each other, a locking structure being arranged between the first half box and the second half box to lock the first half box and the second half box after being covered; an electric control unlocking assembly arranged in the first half box, the electric control unlocking assembly comprising a control board, a driving power supply, a driving motor and a touch screen, the control board integrating the driving power supply, the driving motor and the touch screen, the touch screen having a fingerprint unlocking setting and a password unlocking setting to control the driving motor to operate and unlock the locking structure; a mechanical unlocking assembly arranged in the first half box, the mechanical unlocking assembly having a lock hole to insert a key to unlock the locking structure; an induction locking assembly comprising a trigger, an inductor and a timer, the trigger and the inductor being arranged in the first half box and the second half box respectively, when the first half box and the second half box are covered, the timer communicates to control the driving motor to operate and start the locking structure after running to a preset time.

[0006] The storage box according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: it upgrades the traditional manual locking method of storage boxes to a multi-mode control system, integrating the three functional modules of electronic unlocking, mechanical unlocking, and inductive locking, thereby achieving a synergistic improvement in security and convenience. The user can enter a preset fingerprint or password through the touch screen to unlock the drive motor, and can also use the key to unlock the box when the electronic system fails, thereby avoiding the risk of items being inaccessible due to the failure of a single unlocking method, and significantly enhancing reliability in emergency use scenarios. In addition, the inductive locking component automatically starts the drive motor after a preset delay after the box lid is closed through the precise coordination of the magnetic trigger and the magnetic control switch, solving the cumbersome operation problem of traditional products that require users to manually press the lock buckle, while avoiding the risk of losing items due to forgetting to lock. Among them, the preset delay mechanism effectively prevents false triggering, and comprehensively achieves significant optimization of the storage box in terms of unlocking method diversity, locking automation, and usage safety.

[0007] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking structure includes a first gear and a first rack, the first gear is fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor, one end of the first rack is engaged with the first gear, and the other end can be inserted to lock the first half box and the second half box.

[0008] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking structure also includes a second gear and a second rack, and the upper and lower sides of the first gear are respectively engaged with the first rack and the second rack to drive the first rack and the second rack to move toward each other or backward to unlock or lock the first half box and the second half box; the second gear rotates under the drive of the key, and can sequentially transmit and connect the first rack, the first gear and the second rack to unlock or lock the first half box and the second half box.

[0009] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, the electric unlocking component includes a reset button, the trigger end of the reset button is placed on the inner side of the first half box, and the reset button is used to reset the fingerprint for fingerprint unlocking and the password for password unlocking.

[0010] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, a power supply cover is detachably provided on the inner side of the first half box to replace the driving power supply.

[0011] According to the storage box of some embodiments of the present invention, a charging interface is provided on the surface of the first half box to charge the driving power supply.

[0012] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, the trigger is a magnetic member, and the sensor is a magnetically controlled switch.

[0013] According to the storage box of some embodiments of the present invention, the first half box and the second half box are rotatably connected on one side, and the induction locking component is located on the other side of the first half box and the second half box.

[0014] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, there are two induction locking components, and the two induction locking components are respectively arranged on both sides of the driving motor.

[0015] According to the storage box described in some embodiments of the present invention, the first half box is provided with two spaced-apart snap-in blocks, the positions of the snap-in blocks correspond one-to-one to the positions of the induction locking components, and the snap-in blocks are used to snap-in the second half box after the cover is closed.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the interior of the first half of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an internal exploded view of the second half of the storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Description of Figure Numbers: Main body 100; first half case 110; power cover 111; buckle block 112; second half case 120; Locking structure 200; first gear 210; first rack 220; second gear 230; second rack 240; Driving power supply 310; driving motor 320; touch screen 330; reset button 340; Trigger 410 ; Sensor 420 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0024] Existing password lockers mainly rely on mechanical locks or electronic password locks to achieve unlocking functions. Mechanical locks use physical keys or knobs to operate the lock tongue to complete locking and unlocking, while electronic password locks use digital buttons or touch screens to enter the password to drive the motor to control the lock. Some high-end products also integrate biometric recognition technologies such as fingerprint recognition.

[0025] However, these traditional storage boxes generally have the problem that the locking mechanism relies on active user operation. After closing the lid, the user needs to manually rotate the lock, press a button or perform specific operations to complete the locking. Not only are the operation steps cumbersome, but in scenarios with high frequency of use or shared by multiple people, users are very likely to neglect or habitually omit the locking steps, resulting in the lid not being actually locked, causing security risks such as item theft or privacy leakage.

[0026] For this reason, Figures 1 to 4As shown, the storage box proposed by the present invention includes a body 100, an electric unlocking assembly provided on the body 100, and an induction locking assembly provided on the body 100. The body 100 includes a first half box 110 and a second half box 120 that can cover each other. A locking structure 200 is provided between the first half box 110 and the second half box 120 to lock the first half box 110 and the second half box 120 after covering. The electric unlocking assembly is provided on the first half box 110 and includes a control board, a driving power supply 310, a driving motor 320, and a touch screen 330. The control board integrates the control of the driving power supply 310, the driving motor 320, and the touch screen 330. The touch screen 330 has a fingerprint unlocking setting and a password unlocking setting to control the operation of the driving motor 320 and unlock the locking structure 200. The induction locking component includes a trigger 410, a sensor 420 and a timer. The trigger 410 and the sensor 420 are respectively arranged on the first half box 110 and the second half box 120. When the first half box 110 and the second half box 120 are closed, the communication control drive motor 320 runs and starts the locking structure 200 after the timer runs to the preset time. It should be noted that by integrating the electric unlocking component and the induction locking component, the security and ease of use of the storage box are significantly improved, and the traditional locking method that relies on manual operation is upgraded to an automated control mechanism: on the one hand, the user can directly enter the password or verify the fingerprint through the touch screen 330 to quickly unlock, avoiding the tedious process of manually rotating the lock or pressing the button of the traditional mechanical lock or electronic lock, which is particularly suitable for scenarios where items are frequently stored and retrieved, and greatly shortens the operation time; on the other hand, when the first half box 110 and the second half box 120 are closed, the trigger 410 and the sensor 4 20 detects the closing status of the cover in real time. If the timer is not less than 3 seconds within the preset time, it will automatically trigger the drive motor 320 to run, and drive the locking structure 200 such as the gear rack mechanism to complete the locking action, which completely solves the problem of item safety risks caused by users forgetting to actively lock the existing products; in addition, the design uses an electronic control system to uniformly manage the unlocking and locking processes, integrating the originally scattered mechanical operations into intelligent control, which not only reduces the possibility of human operational errors, but also avoids false triggering when it is not fully closed through a preset delay mechanism such as a 3-second waiting time, further enhancing reliability.

[0027] Reference Figure 3In some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic unlocking assembly includes a reset button 340. The trigger end of the reset button 340 is placed on the inner side of the first half box 110. The reset button 340 is used to reset the fingerprint for fingerprint unlocking and the password for password unlocking. Furthermore, when the user needs to reset the fingerprint or password, they can do so directly inside the storage box, avoiding the risk of being spied on or maliciously interfered with by others when resetting externally. This effectively protects the user's privacy and the security of their settings. At the same time, the reset can be quickly completed without the use of external tools or complex steps, simplifying the operation process and improving user convenience and security. For example, the electronic password has four digits: 1, 2, 3, and 4. These four digits are used to generate the unlocking password. For another example, the maximum number of fingerprint lock entry groups is 200. In some applications, press and hold the reset button 340 for 3 seconds. When you hear a beep, the electronic password is reset and a new fingerprint is entered. After setting the fingerprint or electronic password once, repeat the input confirmation until you hear a beeping sound, which means the setting is complete. The two functions of fingerprint / electronic password lock are entered in sequence. When the fingerprint / electronic password is unlocked, the control drive motor 320 rotates to unlock. Furthermore, a power cover 111 is detachably provided on the inner side of the first half box 110 to replace the driving power supply 310. The detachable structure of the power cover 111 can refer to the battery cover structure on the back of the TV remote control, which will not be described in detail here. Therefore, the replacement process of the driving power supply 310 does not require the use of professional tools or disassembly of the box. The user only needs to open the power cover 111 to directly replace the power supply, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of maintenance. At the same time, the detachable design is convenient for the user to regularly check the power status or clean it, avoiding the problem of the equipment being unusable due to power failure, extending the service life of the storage box, and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the electronic control system. In addition to directly replacing the driving power supply 310 to maintain sufficient power to drive the driving motor 320, in some embodiments of the present invention, the driving power supply 310 is a rechargeable power supply. For example, a battery indicator light is provided on the side of the touch screen 330. When the battery is below 10%, a charging prompt is prompted. During charging, the battery indicator light flashes continuously. When fully charged, the battery indicator light turns green. To this end, a charging interface is provided on the surface of the first half box 110 to charge the driving power supply 310, providing users with a direct and convenient way to replenish power. Optionally, the charging interface is a Type-C charging interface compatible with the charging interface of mainstream Android / Hongmeng mobile phones. Furthermore, it can be charged by connecting to an external power supply via a standard charging cable, solving the problems of difficult maintenance and insufficient battery life of the built-in power supply. At the same time, the standardized design of the charging interface is compatible with common charging devices on the market, enhancing the versatility and applicability of the product and improving the user's convenience in different scenarios.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments of the present invention, the trigger 410 is a magnetic part, and the sensor 420 is a magnetically controlled switch. The magnetic field induction principle is used to detect the closing state of the box lid. Compared with the traditional mechanical contact triggering method, it has the characteristics of fast response speed and strong resistance to environmental interference, avoiding the wear or deformation of mechanical parts caused by long-term use, and improving the detection accuracy and reliability of the induction locking component. At the same time, the magnetic field induction is not affected by external factors such as dust and humidity, ensuring that the locking mechanism can be stably triggered in various use environments. Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first half 110 and the second half 120 are pivotally connected on one side, and the inductive locking assembly is located on the other side of the first half 110 and the second half 120. This ensures that the sensor 420 can accurately detect whether the body 100 is fully closed. This layout also optimizes the internal spatial structure, keeping the inductive locking assembly away from areas with small movements, and improving the accuracy of the inductive locking assembly's detection. Furthermore, there are two inductive locking assemblies, one on each side of the drive motor 320, which avoids the inaccurate detection problem of a single inductive locking assembly operating alone. Furthermore, depending on the specific design of the detection trigger control, the dual inductive locking assemblies can form a redundant detection mechanism. Even if one assembly fails, the other can still function normally, ensuring the reliability of the locking function and further enhancing the safety of the storage box. To match this, the first half 110 is equipped with two spaced-apart snap-in blocks 112, whose positions correspond to the positions of the inductive locking assemblies. The snap-in blocks 112 are used to snap onto the second half 120 after the lid is closed. After the main body 100 is closed, the snap-fit ​​blocks 112 initially secure the first and second half cases 110, 120 by physically limiting them, preventing them from shifting due to external forces. The inductive locking assembly then detects a stable closed state and triggers the locking mechanism 200. The dispersed layout of the snap-fit ​​blocks 112 distributes the force to multiple points, reducing wear or deformation caused by concentrated force at a single point and extending the life of the main body 100.

[0029] Optionally, the preset time is A, satisfying the following: A ≥ 3 seconds. This provides sufficient buffer time for the second half of the box 120 to transition from initial closure to complete stability, preventing false triggering of the lock due to momentary collisions or slight misalignment of the second half of the box 120. This ensures that the locking mechanism is activated only after the main body 100 has been continuously and stably closed for the preset time, improving the accuracy and reliability of the inductive locking. Furthermore, the 3-second delay setting does not significantly delay normal user use, balancing operational convenience and safety. In some embodiments of the present invention, A = 10 seconds, allowing the user ample time to secure the closed second half of the box 120 using the snap-fit ​​block 112 before inductively locking the initially secured first and second half of the box 110, 120. In some applications, after being locked, the box automatically enters a sleep state after prolonged inactivity to reduce power consumption. When the user wishes to open the storage box to retrieve items, they can press a touch button, such as the number 4, to activate the automatic wake-up function, followed by fingerprint unlocking or electronic unlocking.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking structure 200 includes a gear and a rack. The gear is fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 320. One end of the rack is engaged with the gear, and the other end can be inserted to lock the first half box 110 and the second half box 120. The high-precision meshing characteristics of the gear and rack are used to achieve locking. Compared with traditional pure electronic locks or simple mechanical locks, it has stronger anti-destruction ability. At the same time, the mechanical transmission structure has less wear and a long life. It can still maintain a stable locking effect after long-term use, avoiding the problem of locking failure due to aging of components, and significantly improving the anti-theft performance and long-term reliability of the storage box. For example, referring to Figure 1 , the gear is the first gear 210 , and the rack is the first rack 220 .

[0031] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, a mechanical unlocking component is provided in the first half box 110, and the mechanical unlocking component has a keyhole for inserting a key to unlock the locking structure 200. In application, when the fingerprint / password unlocking fails, the mechanical lock can be used to insert a key to unlock it. By integrating the three functional modules of electronic unlocking, mechanical unlocking and induction locking, a coordinated improvement in security and convenience is achieved. When the electronic system fails, the key can be used to unlock the lock through the mechanical unlocking component, avoiding the risk of inaccessibility of items due to failure of a single unlocking method, and significantly enhancing the reliability in emergency use scenarios. Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3The locking mechanism 200 further includes a second gear 230 and a second rack 240. The upper and lower sides of the first gear 210 mesh with the first rack 220 and the second rack 240, respectively, to drive the first rack 220 and the second rack 240 to move toward or away from each other, thereby unlocking or locking the first half case 110 and the second half case 120. During use, the second gear 230 rotates under the drive of a key, sequentially connecting the first rack 220, the first gear 210, and the second rack 240 to unlock or lock the first half case 110 and the second half case 120. It is understood that the synchronous motion design of the dual-gear and dual-rack design enables the first rack 220 and the second rack 240 to move toward or away from each other, achieving rapid switching between locked and unlocked states. At the same time, the second gear 230 can be directly driven by a key, forming a mechanical unlocking path parallel to the electronic control system. In the event of an electronic system failure or power outage, the unlocking function can still be achieved through key operation, ensuring the usability of the storage box in various situations. In addition, the dual-gear structure makes the force distribution more balanced, reduces single-point wear, and extends the service life of the mechanical components. It is easy to understand that when the drive motor 320 is powered off, the first gear 210 will not be locked. Driven by the first rack 220, the first gear 210 rotates and drives the second rack 240 to move. In some applications, the mechanical unlocking assembly is only used for unlocking. After rotating to unlock, the user needs to manually reset to the unlocking state. In some applications, the mechanical unlocking assembly can be directly unlocked by inserting a key to unlock without waking up.

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Storage box, characterized in that, include: The body comprises a first half box and a second half box that can cover each other, wherein a locking structure is provided between the first half box and the second half box to lock the first half box and the second half box after covering; An electric unlocking assembly is provided in the first half of the box, and includes a control panel, a driving power supply, a driving motor, and a touch screen. The control panel integrates and controls the driving power supply, the driving motor, and the touch screen. The touch screen has a fingerprint unlocking setting and a password unlocking setting to control the operation of the driving motor and unlock the locking structure. a mechanical unlocking assembly, disposed on the first half of the housing, the mechanical unlocking assembly having a keyhole for inserting a key to unlock the locking structure; An induction locking component includes a trigger, a sensor and a timer. The trigger and the sensor are respectively arranged on the first half box and the second half box. When the first half box and the second half box are closed, the timer runs to a preset time and then controls the drive motor to run and start the locking structure.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure includes a first gear and a first rack. The first gear is fixed to the driving shaft of the driving motor. One end of the first rack is engaged with the first gear, and the other end can be inserted into and lock the first half box and the second half box.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking structure also includes a second gear and a second rack, and the upper and lower sides of the first gear are respectively engaged with the first rack and the second rack to drive the first rack and the second rack to move toward each other or away from each other to unlock or lock the first half box and the second half box; the second gear rotates under the drive of the key, and can sequentially transmit and connect the first rack, the first gear and the second rack to unlock or lock the first half box and the second half box.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronically controlled unlocking component includes a reset button, a trigger end of which is placed on the inner side of the first half box, and the reset button is used to reset the fingerprint for fingerprint unlocking and the password for password unlocking.

5. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power supply cover is detachably provided on the inner side of the first half box to facilitate replacement of the driving power supply.

6. The storage box according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: A charging interface is provided on the surface of the first half box to charge the driving power supply.

7. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger is a magnetic part, and the sensor is a magnetically controlled switch.

8. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first half box and the second half box are rotatably connected at one side, and the induction locking component is located at the other side of the first half box and the second half box.

9. The storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are two induction locking components, and the two induction locking components are respectively arranged on both sides of the driving motor.

10. The storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first half box is provided with two spaced-apart snap-in blocks, the positions of the snap-in blocks correspond one-to-one with the positions of the inductive locking components, and the snap-in blocks are used to snap-in the second half box after it is covered.

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