Lock and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock and a using method thereof and relates to the technical field of locks.The lock comprises a lock body and a spring bolt movably connected with the lock body, a driving mechanism comprises a rotary knob and a driving piece, the rotary knob is in driving connection with the spring bolt, the driving piece is in driving connection with the rotary knob, and a triggering mechanism comprises a detection assembly and a triggering assembly. The detection assembly comprises an unlocking detection piece and a locking detection piece, the triggering assembly comprises an unlocking triggering piece and two locking triggering pieces, the unlocking triggering piece is used for triggering the unlocking detection piece, the locking triggering pieces are used for triggering the locking detection pieces, and the triggering assembly is used for enabling the detection assembly to send out a triggering signal along with rotation of the rotary knob; the controller is used for obtaining the trigger signal and judging the rotation scheme of the rotary knob and the installation direction of the dead lock. According to the lock and the using method thereof, the installation direction can be rapidly judged, the lock and the using method thereof are generally used in the installation direction of a left door and the installation direction of a right door, the installation difficulty of the lock is effectively reduced, installation conditions do not need to be limited, and the installation and calibration process of the lock is simplified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of locks, in particular to a lock and a method for using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing intelligent door lock technology, the lock tongue of a deadbolt is driven to rotate out or retract by a motor, and a switch is arranged in the lock for detecting the locking and unlocking positions. The installation directions of the left and right door opening lock tongues are symmetrical, and different door opening directions correspond to different door opening modes. The calibration process for calibrating the door opening direction of the switch lock is very complex. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a lock and a method for using the same, which can quickly and accurately determine the installation direction of the lock without limiting the installation conditions.

[0004] The present application provides a lock, which comprises:

[0005] a deadbolt, the deadbolt comprising a lock body and a lock tongue movably connected to the lock body, the lock tongue having a locking position and an unlocking position;

[0006] a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism comprising a knob and a driving member, the knob having at least a first rotation position and a second rotation position; the knob is drivingly connected to the lock tongue, and the driving member is drivingly connected to the knob;

[0007] a triggering mechanism, the triggering mechanism comprising a detection assembly and a triggering assembly, the detection assembly comprising an unlocking detection member and a locking detection member, the triggering assembly comprising an unlocking triggering member and at least two locking triggering members, the at least two locking triggering members being respectively arranged on both sides of the unlocking triggering member, the unlocking triggering member being configured to trigger the unlocking detection member, and the locking triggering members being configured to trigger the locking detection member; one of the detection assembly and the triggering assembly is arranged on the knob, and the other is arranged on the lock body, the triggering assembly being configured to make the detection assembly send a triggering signal with the rotation of the knob; and

[0008] a controller, the controller being configured to acquire the triggering signal and determine the rotation scheme of the knob and the installation direction of the deadbolt according to the triggering signal.

[0009] In one embodiment, when the knob is rotated to the first rotation position, the detection assembly sends an unlocking signal, and the lock tongue moves to the unlocking position; when the knob is rotated to the second rotation position, the detection assembly sends a locking signal, and the lock tongue moves to the locking position.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the knob has a virtual rotation axis, the driving member is configured to drive the knob to rotate along the virtual rotation axis, and the at least two lock triggering members are arranged in a central symmetrical manner relative to the virtual rotation axis.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the trigger assembly comprises a trigger mounting plate, the trigger mounting plate is mounted on the knob, and the trigger mounting plate is configured to rotate with the knob along the virtual rotation axis.

[0012] The vertical distance of the unlocking detection member relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a first detection distance range, the unlocking triggering member is mounted on the trigger mounting plate, and the vertical distance of the unlocking triggering member relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a first triggering distance; wherein the first triggering distance is within the first detection distance range, so that the unlocking triggering member can trigger the unlocking detection member.

[0013] The vertical distance of the locking detection member relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a second detection distance range, the second detection distance range is different from the first detection distance range, the at least two locking triggering members are mounted on the trigger mounting plate in a central symmetrical manner relative to the virtual rotation axis, and the vertical distance of the locking triggering member relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a second triggering distance; wherein the second triggering distance is within the second detection distance range, so that the locking triggering member can trigger the locking detection member.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the driving mechanism further comprises:

[0015] A first transmission member, the first transmission member is drivingly connected with the knob and the lock tongue respectively;

[0016] A second transmission member, the second transmission member is drivingly connected with the driving member;

[0017] Wherein, the first transmission member and the second transmission member have a gear engagement state and a separation state, in the gear engagement state, the first transmission member and the second transmission member are in transmission connection, the first transmission member drives the lock tongue to move between the locking position and the unlocking position, in the separation state, the first transmission member and the second transmission member are disengaged, the driving member drives the second transmission member to rotate, thereby controlling the second transmission member and the first transmission member to switch between the gear engagement state and the separation state.

[0018] In one of the embodiments, the first transmission member is provided with a first clutch part, and the second transmission member is provided with a second clutch part configured to cooperate with the first clutch part.

[0019] The first transmission member and the second transmission member are in the disengaged state, and the first clutch portion is separated from the second clutch portion.

[0020] The application also provides a method for using the lock, comprising:

[0021] controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate to the second rotation position;

[0022] controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate from the second rotation position to the first rotation position;

[0023] acquiring the trigger signal sent by the detection assembly, determining the rotation scheme of the knob according to the trigger signal, and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt through the rotation scheme.

[0024] In one of the embodiments, the controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate to the second rotation position comprises:

[0025] acquiring the position of the knob;

[0026] in response to the knob not being initially in the second rotation position, the driving member drives the knob to rotate to the second rotation position.

[0027] In one of the embodiments, the unlocking detection member comprises a first unlocking trigger point and a second unlocking trigger point arranged in a first direction in sequence;

[0028] The acquiring the trigger signal sent by the detection assembly, determining the rotation scheme of the knob according to the trigger signal, and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt through the rotation scheme comprises:

[0029] when the knob rotates to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger member triggers the first unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly sends a first unlocking signal;

[0030] acquiring the first unlocking signal, determining that the knob rotates according to a first rotation scheme according to the first unlocking signal, and determining that the deadbolt is in a first installation direction according to the first rotation scheme; or

[0031] when the knob rotates to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger member triggers the second unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly sends a second unlocking signal;

[0032] acquiring the second unlocking signal, determining that the knob rotates according to a second rotation scheme according to the second unlocking signal, and determining that the deadbolt is in a second installation direction according to the second rotation scheme.

[0033] The application also provides a method for using the lock, the detection assembly further comprises a judgment detection member, the judgment detection member is arranged between the unlocking detection member and the locking detection member, and the locking detection member, the judgment detection member and the unlocking detection member are arranged in sequence along a first direction;

[0034] The method comprises:

[0035] controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate to the second rotation position, and the locking detection member sends a locking signal;

[0036] In response to the locking signal, the trigger signal sent by the judgment detection member is acquired, the rotation scheme of the knob is judged according to the trigger signal, and the installation direction of the deadbolt is judged through the rotation scheme.

[0037] In one of the embodiments, the judgment of the rotation scheme of the knob according to the trigger signal and the judgment of the installation direction of the deadbolt through the rotation scheme comprise:

[0038] When the knob rotates to the second rotation position, the unlocking trigger member triggers the judgment detection member, and the judgment detection member sends a first judgment signal;

[0039] The first judgment signal is acquired, the rotation of the knob along a first rotation scheme is judged according to the first judgment signal, and the installation direction of the deadbolt is judged according to the first rotation scheme; or

[0040] When the knob rotates to the second rotation position, the unlocking trigger member does not trigger the judgment detection member, and the judgment detection member sends a second judgment signal;

[0041] The second judgment signal is acquired, the rotation of the knob along a second rotation scheme is judged according to the second judgment signal, and the installation direction of the deadbolt is judged according to the second rotation scheme.

[0042] According to the lock and the method for using the lock, the detection assembly and the trigger assembly are provided, the mutual cooperation mode of the unlocking detection member and the locking detection member of the detection assembly and the unlocking trigger member and the two locking trigger members of the trigger assembly is limited, the trigger signal generated in the mutual cooperation process can be used to judge the rotation scheme of the knob and the installation direction of the deadbolt. Therefore, the unlocking detection member and the locking detection member in the lock can always maintain a certain state, so that the lock can adapt to the installation direction of the left opening door or the installation direction of the right opening door, that is, whether the lock is installed in the direction of the left opening door or the direction of the right opening door, the lock can be normally used.

[0043] Based on the structure of the lock described above, the lock can be calibrated to open to the left or right by means of the detection component and the trigger component. It can quickly identify whether the current installation direction is left or right, thereby determining the rotation scheme that the lock should achieve in the current installation direction, and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt by the rotation scheme.

[0044] Based on the above method, the lock no longer needs to be designed with two different models for different installation directions (left-opening or right-opening). Only one universal model needs to be produced to accommodate both left-opening and right-opening installation directions. During installation, the detection and triggering components work together to obtain the corresponding trigger signal, allowing the determination of the knob's rotation scheme and the lock's installation direction after installation. This effectively reduces the difficulty of installation and eliminates installation restrictions, simplifying the installation and calibration process. It allows for quick and accurate determination of the lock's installation direction and is applicable to both left-opening and right-opening door installation directions. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of a lock provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0046] Figure 2 For example Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of the lock from another perspective.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the rotation state of the knob when the latch is extended, according to one embodiment of this application.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the rotation state of the knob when the latch retracts, according to one embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first triggering state of the unlocking trigger and unlocking detection device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a second triggering state provided by an embodiment of the present application for the unlocking trigger and the unlocking detection.

[0051] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first triggering state of the locking trigger and locking detection device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0052] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a second triggering state provided by an embodiment of the present application for the locking trigger and the locking detection.

[0053] Figure 9 The first trigger state diagram of the unlocking trigger and the unlocking detection trigger provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0054] Figure 10 The second trigger state diagram of the unlocking trigger and the unlocking detection trigger provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0055] Figure 11 The first trigger state diagram of the locking trigger and the locking detection trigger provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0056] Figure 12 The second trigger state diagram of the locking trigger and the locking detection trigger provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0057] Reference signs:

[0058] 1000, deadbolt; 2000, driving mechanism; 3000, trigger mechanism; 4000, controller; 5000, first transmission member; 6000, second transmission member;

[0059] 1100, lock body; 1200, lock bolt;

[0060] 2100, knob; 2200, driving member;

[0061] 3100, detection assembly; 3200, trigger assembly;

[0062] 3110, unlocking detection member; 3120, locking detection member; 3130, judgment detection member;

[0063] 3210, unlocking trigger member; 3220, locking trigger member; 3230, trigger mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] In order to make the above objectives, features and advantages of the present application more apparent, specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different ways other than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, so the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0065] In the description of the application, it should be understood that, if there are these terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application.

[0066] In addition, if there are these terms "first", "second", these terms are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the application, if the term "multiple" appears, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0067] In this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, if there are terms such as "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like, these terms should be broadly understood. For example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] In this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, if there are similar descriptions such as "first feature on or under second feature", the meaning can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" of the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" of the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0069] It is to be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" or "disposed" on another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and similar terms as used herein only mean for the purpose of illustration and are not meant to be limiting.

[0070] As shown in Figures 1 to 12 , the present application provides a lock. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the lock comprises a deadbolt 1000, a driving mechanism 2000, a triggering mechanism 3000 and a controller 4000. The deadbolt 1000 comprises a lock body 1100 and a bolt 1200 movably connected to the lock body 1100, and the bolt 1200 can be configured to have a locked position and an unlocked position, so that the bolt 1200 can move to the locked position, thereby making the lock in a locked state, or the bolt 1200 can move to the unlocked position, thereby making the lock in an unlocked state.

[0071] The driving mechanism 2000 comprises a knob 2100 and a driving member 2200, and the knob 2100 has at least a first rotation position and a second rotation position, so that the knob 2100 can rotate to the first rotation position or the second rotation position. As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the knob 2100 is in the transverse state as shown in Figure 3 , it means that the knob 2100 rotates to the first rotation position, and when the knob 2100 is in the vertical state as shown in Figure 4 , it means that the knob 2100 rotates to the second rotation position. Moreover, the knob 2100 is drivingly connected to the bolt 1200, and the driving member 2200 is drivingly connected to the knob 2100.

[0072] Meanwhile, the triggering mechanism 3000 comprises a detection assembly 3100 and a triggering assembly 3200, wherein the detection assembly 3100 comprises an unlocking detection member 3110 and a locking detection member 3120, and the triggering assembly 3200 comprises an unlocking triggering member 3210 and at least two locking triggering members 3220, i.e. the locking triggering members 3220 can be two or more in number. The present application takes two locking triggering members 3220 as an example, and the two locking triggering members 3220 are respectively arranged on both sides of the unlocking triggering member 3210.

[0073] The unlocking detection element 3110 and the locking detection element 3120 of the detection component 3100 are used to cooperate with the unlocking trigger element 3210 and the two locking trigger elements 3220 of the trigger component 3200. The unlocking trigger element 3210 is used to trigger the unlocking detection element 3110, and the locking trigger element 3220 is used to trigger the locking detection element 3120. One of the detection component 3100 and the trigger component 3200 is disposed on the knob 2100, and the other is disposed on the lock body 1100. Therefore, when the unlocking detection element 3110 and the locking detection element 3120 of the detection component 3100 cooperate with the unlocking trigger element 3210 and the two locking trigger elements 3220 of the trigger component 3200, the trigger component 3200 can be used to make the detection component 3100 emit a trigger signal as the knob 2100 rotates. The controller 4000 is used to acquire the trigger signal, and after acquiring the trigger signal, the controller 4000 can determine the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 and the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 based on the trigger signal.

[0074] When the aforementioned lock is used in a scenario where the door opens to the left, knob 2100 is rotated to... Figure 3 The horizontal position shown indicates that the knob 2100 has been rotated to the first rotation position, and the latch 1200 has also extended from the deadbolt 1000. At this time, it can be... Figure 7 As shown, rotate knob 2100 clockwise until it reaches the desired position. Figure 4 The vertical position shown indicates that the knob 2100 has been rotated to the second rotation position, at which point one of the locking triggers 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 ( Figure 7 The locking trigger 3220 on the left side of the middle is triggered by the locking detection 3120 of the detection component 3100, which in turn triggers the detection component 3100 to send a locking signal. At this time, the lock tongue 1200 also retracts into the deadbolt 1000 and moves to the locking position.

[0075] When the aforementioned lock is used in a right-opening door scenario, knob 2100 is rotated to... Figure 3 The horizontal position shown indicates that the knob 2100 has been rotated to the first rotation position, and the latch 1200 has also extended from the deadbolt 1000. At this time, it can be... Figure 8 As shown, rotate knob 2100 counterclockwise until knob 2100 is rotated to... Figure 4 The vertical position shown indicates that the knob 2100 has been rotated to the second rotation position, at which point one of the locking triggers 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 ( Figure 8 The locking trigger 3220 on the right side of the middle is triggered by the locking detection 3120 of the detection component 3100, which in turn triggers the detection component 3100 to send a locking signal. At this time, the lock tongue 1200 also retracts into the dead lock 1000 and moves to the locking position.

[0076] Therefore, the lock described above, due to the detection assembly 3100 and the trigger assembly 3200, and the mutual cooperation mode of the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the detection assembly 3100 and the unlocking trigger piece 3210 and the two locking trigger pieces 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200, the trigger signal generated in the mutual cooperation process can be used to determine the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 and the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000. Therefore, the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the lock can always remain in a determined state. During installation and use, whether it is installed in the left opening direction or the right opening direction, it can quickly identify whether the current installation direction is left opening or right opening, thereby determining the rotation scheme that the lock should achieve in the current installation direction, and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 through the rotation scheme.

[0077] Based on the above-mentioned manner, the lock no longer needs to be designed in two different models for different installation directions during production, i.e. only one general model of the lock can be produced to adapt to the left opening installation direction or the right opening installation direction. After the lock is installed, only the mutual cooperation of the detection assembly 3100 and the trigger assembly 3200 is needed to obtain the corresponding trigger signal, which can determine the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 and the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000, effectively reducing the installation difficulty of the lock, without the need to limit the installation conditions, simplifying the installation and calibration process of the lock, quickly and accurately determining the installation direction of the lock, and being applicable to the left opening installation direction and the right opening installation direction.

[0078] The unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the detection assembly 3100 and the unlocking trigger piece 3210 and the two locking trigger pieces 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 generate trigger signals including unlocking signals and locking signals during mutual cooperation. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in one embodiment, when the knob 2100 is rotated to the first rotation position, the detection assembly 3100 sends an unlocking signal, and the lock tongue 1200 moves to the unlocking position.

[0079] For example, the knob 2100 can be rotated to the transverse state as shown in Figure 3 When the knob 2100 is rotated to the first rotation position, the knob 2100 cooperates with the detection assembly 3100, thereby triggering the detection assembly 3100 to send an unlocking signal. At this time, as shown in Figure 3As shown, the locking tongue 1200 also extends out of the deadbolt 1000 and moves to the unlocking position, so that the first rotation position, the unlocking signal and the unlocking position are logically associated.

[0080] When the knob 2100 is rotated to the second rotation position, the detection assembly 3100 sends the locking signal, and the locking tongue 1200 moves to the locking position. For example, when the knob 2100 is rotated to the vertical state as shown, it indicates that the knob 2100 is rotated to the second rotation position. When the knob 2100 is rotated to the second rotation position, the knob 2100 cooperates with the detection assembly 3100, thereby triggering the detection assembly 3100 to send the locking signal. At this time, the locking tongue 1200 also retracts into the deadbolt 1000 and moves to the locking position. At this time, the second rotation position, the locking signal and the locking position are logically associated. Figure 4

[0081] Regarding the rotation of the knob 2100, the knob 2100 can be designed in various rotation modes according to requirements, and is not limited to fixed-axis rotation. In one embodiment, when the knob 2100 rotates on a fixed axis, the knob 2100 is configured to have a virtual rotation axis, which is a virtual axis for defining the rotation of the knob 2100. Therefore, the driving member 2200 can be used to drive the knob 2100 to rotate along the virtual rotation axis, so that the knob 2100 rotates in a fixed-axis manner. At this time, the two locking triggers 3220 can be arranged in a central symmetric manner relative to the virtual rotation axis.

[0082] During the process in which the detection assembly 3100 sends the trigger signal as the knob 2100 rotates, the trigger assembly 3200 can be directly or indirectly connected to the knob 2100, so that the unlocking trigger 3210 and the two locking triggers 3220 in the trigger assembly 3200 move as the knob 2100 rotates. For example, in one embodiment, the trigger assembly 3200 can further include a trigger mounting plate 3230 mounted on the knob 2100, so that the trigger mounting plate 3230 can also rotate along the virtual rotation axis as the knob 2100 rotates. At this time, the rotation of the knob 2100 drives the trigger mounting plate 3230 to rotate synchronously.

[0083] ​Based on the above structural configuration, the vertical distance of the unlocking detection element 3110 relative to the virtual rotation axis is defined as a first detection distance range. The unlocking trigger element 3210 is mounted on the trigger mounting plate 3230, and the vertical distance of the unlocking trigger element 3210 relative to the virtual rotation axis is defined as a first trigger distance. In this case, since the first trigger distance is limited to the first detection distance range, the unlocking trigger element 3210 can form contact with the unlocking detection element 3110 based on the relative distance limitation relationship between the first trigger distance and the first detection distance range, thereby triggering the unlocking detection element 3110 through relative contact.

[0084] Based on the same principle, the vertical distance of the locking detection element 3120 relative to the virtual rotation axis can be defined as a second detection distance range. The second detection distance range is different from the first detection distance range. The two locking trigger elements 3220 are symmetrically mounted on the trigger mounting plate 3230 with respect to the virtual rotation axis. The vertical distance of the locking trigger element 3220 relative to the virtual rotation axis is defined as the second trigger distance. At this time, the second trigger distance is defined within the second detection distance range. Therefore, the locking trigger element 3220 can form contact with the locking detection element 3120 based on the relative distance definition relationship between the second trigger distance and the second detection distance range, and thus trigger the locking detection element 3120 through relative contact.

[0085] Furthermore, since the second detection distance range differs from the first detection distance range, this limitation on the relative distance can be used to ensure that the first triggering distance only forms a relative distance limitation relationship with the first detection distance range. This ensures that the unlocking trigger 3210 only contacts the unlocking detection element 3110 during movement, avoiding contact with the locking detection element 3120, and thus triggering the unlocking detection element 3110 through relative contact. Similarly, this limitation can also be used to ensure that the second triggering distance only forms a relative distance limitation relationship with the second detection distance range. This ensures that the locking trigger 3220 only contacts the locking detection element 3120 during movement, avoiding contact with the unlocking detection element 3110, and thus triggering the locking detection element 3120 through relative contact.

[0086] by Figures 5 to 8 The embodiment shown is used as an example. The unlocking detection element 3110 and the locking detection element 3120 of the detection component 3100 can be located respectively in Figure 5The upper and lower relative positions shown in the figure, the unlocking trigger 3210 and the two locking triggers 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 are relatively fixed positions, for example, the unlocking trigger 3210 and the two locking triggers 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 are fixed by Figure 5 The similar disc-shaped structures shown in the figure form an integral relative position fixing, at this time, the trigger assembly 3200 can be arranged between the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the detection assembly 3100, and the trigger assembly 3200 realizes contact triggering with the unlocking detection piece 3110 or with the locking detection piece 3120 by rotating around the shaft between the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the detection assembly 3100.

[0087] At this time, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first detection distance range represents the straight line distance between the virtual rotation axis of the trigger assembly 3200 and the upper unlocking detection piece 3110, and the second detection distance range represents the straight line distance between the virtual rotation axis of the trigger assembly 3200 and the lower locking detection piece 3120, and at this time, the different first detection distance range and the second detection distance range represent that the straight line distance between the virtual rotation axis of the trigger assembly 3200 and the upper unlocking detection piece 3110 is different from the straight line distance between the virtual rotation axis of the trigger assembly 3200 and the lower locking detection piece 3120.

[0088] Therefore, the first trigger distance of the unlocking trigger 3210 relative to the virtual rotation axis defines the rotating radius of the unlocking trigger 3210 in the process of the trigger assembly 3200 rotating around the shaft, thereby defining that the unlocking trigger 3210 always rotates with the same rotating radius in the process of the trigger assembly 3200 rotating around the shaft, and ensuring that the unlocking trigger 3210 can form contact with the unlocking detection piece 3110 in the movement process. Similarly, the second trigger distance of the locking trigger 3220 relative to the virtual rotation axis defines the rotating radius of the locking trigger 3220 in the process of the trigger assembly 3200 rotating around the shaft, thereby defining that the locking trigger 3220 always rotates with the same rotating radius in the process of the trigger assembly 3200 rotating around the shaft, and ensuring that the locking trigger 3220 can form contact with the unlocking detection piece 3110 in the movement process.

[0089] Therefore, by defining the first detection distance range, the second detection distance range, the first trigger distance, and the second trigger distance, the first trigger distance is limited to a relative distance relationship only with the first detection distance range, and the second trigger distance is limited to a relative distance relationship only with the second detection distance range. Thus, by defining these relative distances, it can be ensured that during the fixed-axis rotation of the trigger assembly 3200, the unlocking trigger 3210 only contacts the unlocking detection element 3110, avoiding contact with the locking detection element 3120, and the locking trigger 3220 only contacts the locking detection element 3120, avoiding contact with the unlocking detection element 3110.

[0090] Continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive mechanism 2000 may further include a first transmission member 5000 and a second transmission member 6000. The first transmission member 5000 is drivenly connected to the knob 2100 and the latch 1200, respectively, and the second transmission member 6000 is drivenly connected to the drive member 2200. The first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 can be configured to have a engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 form a transmission connection, enabling the latch 1200 to move between the locked position and the unlocked position via the first transmission member 5000. In the disengaged state, the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 are disengaged. Therefore, based on the engagement and disengagement states between the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000, the drive member 2200 is used to drive the second transmission member 6000 to rotate, thereby controlling the second transmission member 6000 and the first transmission member 5000 to switch between the engagement and disengagement states.

[0091] The first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 can be constructed by selecting appropriate structures or components according to requirements of a person skilled in the art, so as to realize the engaged state and the disengaged state between the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000. For example, the first transmission member 5000 can be constructed by a component such as a rotating shaft, and the second transmission member 6000 can be constructed by a component such as a gear set, as long as the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 can be smoothly switched between the engaged state and the disengaged state in the lock. In addition, in one embodiment, the first transmission member 5000 is provided with a first clutch portion, and the second transmission member 6000 is provided with a second clutch portion for cooperating with the first clutch portion. When the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 are in the engaged state, the first clutch portion can be used to abut against the second clutch portion, so as to realize the engaged state of the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 in the lock. When the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 are in the disengaged state, the first clutch portion can be used to be separated from the second clutch portion, so as to realize the disengaged state of the first transmission member 5000 and the second transmission member 6000 in the lock.

[0092] Based on the above-mentioned lock, the application further provides a use method of the above-mentioned lock, which can include the following steps:

[0093] Firstly, as shown in Figure 4 , the controller 4000 of the lock can be used to control the driving member 2200 to drive the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position, and the rotation of the knob 2100 to the second rotation position can realize the locking of the lock, as shown in Figure 7 or Figure 8 , the locking detection member 3120 is triggered by one of the locking trigger members 3220, and the locking detection member 3120 is triggered to send a locking signal, so that the lock tongue 1200 is retracted into the deadbolt 1000, and the lock tongue 1200 moves to the locking position.

[0094] Subsequently, as shown in Figure 3 , the controller 4000 of the lock can be used to control the driving member 2200 to drive the knob 2100 to rotate from the second rotation position to the first rotation position, and the rotation of the knob 2100 to the first rotation position can realize the unlocking of the lock, as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6 , the unlocking detection member 3110 is triggered by one of the unlocking trigger members 3210, and the unlocking detection member 3110 is triggered to send an unlocking signal, so that the lock tongue 1200 is extended out of the deadbolt 1000, and the lock tongue 1200 moves to the unlocking position.

[0095] Therefore, through the control operation of the controller 4000 on the knob 2100, the lock signal and the unlock signal can be respectively triggered to form a trigger signal. At this time, the controller 4000 can continue to obtain the trigger signal sent by the detection assembly 3100, determine the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 according to the trigger signal, and further determine the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 through the rotation scheme. Therefore, after the lock is installed, the installation direction of the lock is not determined. At this time, the controller 4000 can obtain the correlation formed by the second rotation position, the lock signal and the lock position when controlling the knob 2100 to implement different rotation movements, and obtain the correlation formed by the first rotation position, the unlock signal and the unlock position by analogy. Then, the rotation scheme under such correlation is determined, the installation direction is determined in the current installation situation, and the unlocking and locking of the lock in the future is determined.

[0096] Since the unlocking state and the locking state of the deadbolt 1000 can be determined after the lock is installed, the installation direction of the lock can be determined, and after the lock is installed, the execution scheme of the lock can be determined based on the detection result, and the unlocking and locking can be performed according to the detection result. The lock is provided with the detection assembly 3100 and the trigger assembly 3200, the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120 of the detection assembly 3100, and the unlocking trigger piece 3210 and the two locking trigger pieces 3220 of the trigger assembly 3200 all have fixed positions and are limited to fixed matching modes. Therefore, the lock provided by the present application can determine the installation direction at the right time, adapt to different schemes of left opening and right opening, and does not need to design two different models for different installation directions according to the installation direction of left opening or the installation direction of right opening during production. That is, only one general model of lock can be produced to adapt to the installation direction of left opening or the installation direction of right opening. The installation difficulty of the lock is effectively reduced, and the installation and calibration process of the lock is simplified without the need to limit the installation conditions.

[0097] Further, in the step of controlling the driving piece 2200 to drive the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position, those skilled in the art can control the rotation of the knob 2100 in various suitable ways. For example, in one embodiment, the step can specifically include the following steps:

[0098] Based on the position of the knob 2100 obtained by the controller 4000, when the controller 4000 receives feedback that the knob 2100 is not initially in the second rotation position, the drive unit 2200 can be used to drive the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position. The drive unit 2200 can be an active drive device such as a drive motor. The knob 2100 can rotate to any position other than the second rotation position in response to the controller 4000, so that after receiving feedback, the controller 4000 will drive the knob 2100, which is not in the second rotation position, to rotate to the second rotation position. That is, when the knob 2100 is already in the second rotation position, the controller 4000 will not perform the operation of driving the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position.

[0099] Continue reading Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the unlocking detection element 3110 includes a first unlocking trigger point and a second unlocking trigger point arranged sequentially along a first direction. The first unlocking trigger point and the second unlocking trigger point can be set to two different positions of the unlocking detection element 3110. For example, the first unlocking trigger point can be set to... Figure 5 When the unlocking trigger 3210 rotates to the left, it contacts the right side of the unlocking detection element 3110. At this point, the second unlocking trigger point can be set. Figure 6 When the unlocking trigger 3210 rotates to the right, the unlocking trigger 3210 contacts the left side of the unlocking detection component 3110. At this time, the first direction mentioned above is the direction of the unlocking detection component 3110 from right to left, and the direction of the trigger component 3200 rotating counterclockwise.

[0100] In addition, the first unlocking trigger point and the second unlocking trigger point can also be arranged in the opposite manner to the above settings, that is, the first unlocking trigger point can be set as Figure 6 When the unlocking trigger 3210 rotates to the right, the position where the unlocking trigger 3210 contacts the left side of the unlocking detection element 3110, at this time, the first unlocking trigger point can be set as... Figure 5 When the unlocking trigger 3210 rotates to the left, the unlocking trigger 3210 contacts the right side of the unlocking detection component 3110. At this time, the first direction mentioned above is the direction of the unlocking detection component 3110 from left to right, and the clockwise rotation direction of the trigger assembly 3200.

[0101] Therefore, the first direction can be set by the person skilled in the art according to the actual needs, which is not limited herein. Based on the setting of the first direction, in different embodiments, the specific execution steps of the controller 4000 in the execution of the above-mentioned step of acquiring the trigger signal emitted by the detection assembly 3100, judging the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 according to the trigger signal, and judging the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 through the rotation scheme can include:

[0102] When the controller 4000 controls the knob 2100 to rotate to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger piece 3210 triggers the first unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly 3100 emits a first unlocking signal. At this time, the controller 4000 can immediately acquire the first unlocking signal and judge that the knob 2100 rotates along the first rotation scheme according to the first unlocking signal, and judge that the deadbolt 1000 is in the first installation direction according to the first rotation scheme. Therefore, the current logical judgment can determine that the lockset is installed in the above-mentioned first direction, and the execution logic of unlocking and locking is executed in future use.

[0103] When the controller 4000 controls the knob 2100 to rotate to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger piece 3210 triggers the second unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly 3100 emits a second unlocking signal. At this time, the controller 4000 can immediately acquire the second unlocking signal and judge that the knob 2100 rotates along the second rotation scheme according to the second unlocking signal, and judge that the deadbolt 1000 is in the second installation direction according to the second rotation scheme. Therefore, the current logical judgment can determine that the lockset is installed in the above-mentioned second direction, and the execution logic of unlocking and locking is executed in future use.

[0104] Continuing to refer to Figures 9 to 12 As shown in the drawings, the present application provides a method for using the lockset, wherein the detection assembly 3100 can further include a judgment detection piece 3130, which is arranged between the unlocking detection piece 3110 and the locking detection piece 3120, as shown in Figure 9 As shown in the drawings, the locking detection piece 3120, the judgment detection piece 3130 and the unlocking detection piece 3110 are arranged in the above-mentioned first direction in sequence, so that the trigger assembly 3200 can pass through the locking detection piece 3120, the judgment detection piece 3130 and the unlocking detection piece 3110 in sequence during rotation. Therefore, in the embodiment provided with the judgment detection piece 3130, the method for using the lockset can include the following steps:

[0105] First, the controller 4000 can be used to control the drive unit 2200 to drive the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position. Rotating the knob 2100 to the second rotation position can lock the lock. Figure 11 or Figure 12 As shown, the locking trigger 3220 triggers the locking detection 3120, which sends a locking signal, causing the bolt 1200 to retract into the deadbolt 1000 and move to the locked position. The second rotation position, the locking signal, and the locked position are then correlated. At this time, the controller 4000 can respond to the locking signal, acquire the trigger signal from the judgment detection 3130 containing the aforementioned locking signal, determine the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 based on the trigger signal, and determine the installation orientation of the deadbolt 1000 based on the rotation scheme.

[0106] In one of the above embodiments, when the controller 4000 performs the aforementioned step of determining the rotation scheme of the knob 2100 based on the trigger signal and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 based on the rotation scheme, it may specifically include the following steps: when the controller 4000 controls the knob 2100 to rotate to the second rotation position, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the unlocking trigger 3210 triggers the judgment and detection element 3130. At this time, since the judgment and detection element 3130 is activated by means of... Figure 11 The unlocking mechanism 3210 triggers the device as shown, so the detection mechanism 3130 can then issue a first judgment signal, which determines that the triggering component 3200 is activated as shown. Figure 11 The knob 2100 rotates in a counterclockwise direction as shown in the diagram, so when the controller 4000 obtains the first judgment signal, it can determine the first rotation scheme of the knob 2100 in the counterclockwise direction based on the first judgment signal, and then determine the first installation direction of the deadbolt 1000 based on the first rotation scheme.

[0107] Similarly, when the knob 2100 is rotated to the second rotation position, as... Figure 12 As shown, the unlocking trigger 3210 does not trigger the judgment detection element 3130. At this time, because the judgment detection element 3130 passes through the following... Figure 12 The unlocking trigger 3210 was not triggered as shown, so the judgment detection element 3130 can issue a second judgment signal at this time. This second judgment signal can determine that the triggering component 3200 is triggered by the following method. Figure 12The clockwise rotation mode is shown. When the controller 4000 obtains the second judgment signal, the second rotation scheme of the knob 2100 in the clockwise direction can be judged according to the second judgment signal, and the deadlock 1000 is judged to be in the second installation direction according to the second rotation scheme.

[0108] Therefore, the setting of the judgment detection piece 3130 can be used to judge the rotation direction of the knob 2100 and the trigger assembly 3200 in the detection process, that is, when the knob 2100 rotates to the second rotation position, the judgment detection piece 3130 is triggered and presents as shown in the counterclockwise rotation, and when the judgment detection piece 3130 is not triggered, it presents as shown in the clockwise rotation. Figure 11 Figure 12 In the above detection process, the installation direction of the lock can be determined by the judgment detection piece 3130, which is suitable for different schemes of left and right opening doors, so that the lock can be adapted to the installation direction of the left opening door or the installation direction of the right opening door during installation and use, that is, whether it is installed in the direction of the left opening door or the direction of the right opening door, the above lock can be normally used. Effectively reduce the installation difficulty of the lock, and do not need to limit the installation conditions, simplify the installation and calibration process of the lock.

[0109] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined in any way. In order to make the description simple, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are not described, but as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory, it should be considered as the scope of the description.

[0110] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present application, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which are within the scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the patent protection of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.​

Claims

1. A lock, characterized in that The application relates to a deadbolt, which comprises a lock body and a lock bolt movably connected with the lock body, the lock bolt having a locked position and an unlocked position; a driving mechanism, which comprises a knob and a driving part, the knob having at least a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the knob being drivingly connected with the lock bolt, and the driving part being drivingly connected with the knob; a triggering mechanism, which comprises a detection assembly and a triggering assembly, the detection assembly comprising an unlocking detection part and a locking detection part, the triggering assembly comprising an unlocking triggering part and at least two locking triggering parts, the at least two locking triggering parts being respectively arranged on the two sides of the unlocking triggering part, the unlocking triggering part being used for triggering the unlocking detection part, and the locking triggering part being used for triggering the locking detection part; one of the detection assembly and the triggering assembly is arranged on the knob, and the other is arranged on the lock body, the triggering assembly being used for triggering the detection assembly with the rotation of the knob; and a controller, which is used for acquiring the triggering signal and judging the rotation scheme of the knob and the installation direction of the deadbolt according to the triggering signal. When the knob is rotated to the first rotation position, the detection assembly sends an unlocking signal, and the lock bolt moves to the unlocked position; when the knob is rotated to the second rotation position, the detection assembly sends a locking signal, and the lock bolt moves to the locked position. The knob has a virtual rotation axis, the driving part is used for driving the knob to rotate along the virtual rotation axis, and the at least two locking triggering parts are arranged in a central symmetrical state relative to the virtual rotation axis. The triggering assembly comprises a triggering mounting plate, the triggering mounting plate is mounted on the knob, and the triggering mounting plate is used for rotating along the virtual rotation axis with the knob; The vertical distance of the unlocking detection part relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a first detection distance range, the unlocking triggering part is mounted on the triggering mounting plate, and the vertical distance of the unlocking triggering part relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a first triggering distance; wherein the first triggering distance is within the first detection distance range, so that the unlocking triggering part can trigger the unlocking detection part; the vertical distance of the locking detection part relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a second detection distance range, the second detection distance range is different from the first detection distance range, the at least two locking triggering parts are mounted on the triggering mounting plate in a central symmetrical state relative to the virtual rotation axis, and the vertical distance of the locking triggering part relative to the virtual rotation axis is set as a second triggering distance; wherein the second triggering distance is within the second detection distance range, so that the locking triggering part can trigger the locking detection part. The driving mechanism further comprises a first transmission part, the first transmission part being drivingly connected with the knob and the lock bolt respectively; and a second transmission part, the second transmission part being drivingly connected with the driving part.

2. The lock of claim 1, wherein ​ 3. The lock of claim 2, wherein, ​ 4. The lock of claim 3, wherein ​ ​ ​ 5. The lock of claim 1, wherein ​ ​ ​ The first transmission member and the second transmission member have a gear engagement state and a disengagement state. In the gear engagement state, the first transmission member and the second transmission member are in transmission connection, and the first transmission member drives the lock bolt to move between the locked position and the unlocked position. In the disengagement state, the first transmission member and the second transmission member are disengaged, and the driving member drives the second transmission member to rotate, thereby controlling the second transmission member and the first transmission member to switch between the gear engagement state and the disengagement state.

6. The lock of claim 5, wherein, The first transmission member is provided with a first clutch part, and the second transmission member is provided with a second clutch part for cooperating with the first clutch part. When the first transmission member and the second transmission member are in the gear engagement state, the first clutch part and the second clutch part are in abutment. When the first transmission member and the second transmission member are in the disengagement state, the first clutch part and the second clutch part are separated.

7. A method of using a lock as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The method comprises: controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate to the second rotation position; controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate from the second rotation position to the first rotation position; acquiring the trigger signal sent by the detection assembly, determining the rotation scheme of the knob according to the trigger signal, and determining the installation direction of the deadbolt through the rotation scheme.

8. The method of use of claim 7, wherein, The method comprises: acquiring the position of the knob; when the knob is not initially in the second rotation position, driving the knob to rotate to the second rotation position by the driving member.

9. The method of use of claim 7, wherein, The unlocking detection member comprises a first unlocking trigger point and a second unlocking trigger point arranged in sequence along a first direction. The method comprises: When the knob rotates to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger member triggers the first unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly sends a first unlocking signal. Acquiring the first unlocking signal and determining that the knob rotates according to a first rotation scheme according to the first unlocking signal, and determining that the deadbolt is in a first installation direction according to the first rotation scheme; or When the knob rotates to the first rotation position, the unlocking trigger member triggers the second unlocking trigger point, and the detection assembly sends a second unlocking signal. Acquiring the second unlocking signal and determining that the knob rotates according to a second rotation scheme according to the second unlocking signal, and determining that the deadbolt is in a second installation direction according to the second rotation scheme.

10. A method of using a lock as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The detection assembly further comprises a judgment detection member arranged between the unlocking detection member and the locking detection member, and the locking detection member, the judgment detection member and the unlocking detection member are arranged in sequence along a first direction. The method comprises: controlling the driving member to drive the knob to rotate to the second rotation position, and the locking detection member sends a locking signal; In response to the lock signal, the trigger signal sent by the judgment detection member is acquired, the rotation scheme of the knob is judged according to the trigger signal, and the installation direction of the dead lock is judged through the rotation scheme.

11. The method of use of claim 10, wherein, The judgment detection member is triggered by the unlocking trigger member when the knob rotates to the second rotation position, and the judgment detection member sends a first judgment signal; The first judgment signal is acquired, and the knob is judged to rotate along a first rotation scheme according to the first judgment signal; or The judgment detection member is not triggered by the unlocking trigger member when the knob rotates to the second rotation position, and the judgment detection member sends a second judgment signal; The second judgment signal is acquired, and the knob is judged to rotate along a second rotation scheme according to the second judgment signal; and the installation direction of the dead lock is judged according to the second rotation scheme. ​

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