Storage device with automatic locking based on sensor logic determination

Abstract

The application discloses a storage device based on sensor logic judgment automatic locking, which comprises a storage main body, a closing cover body for closing the storage main body, a latch mechanism for locking the closing cover body to the storage main body, a push plate provided with a through hole for the latch mechanism to pass through at least partially, so that the latch mechanism completes the locking stroke of the closing cover body to the storage main body, a displacement switch configured to send a first locking signal when the push plate completes a preset movement stroke, a position sensor configured to send a second locking signal when the relative position relationship between the closing cover body and the storage main body meets a preset condition, and a control module configured to control the latch mechanism to lock when the first locking signal and the second locking signal are received, so as to lock the closing cover body to the storage main body. When the first locking signal and the second locking signal are received, the condition of automatic locking is judged through the joint logic of sensors, and the locking operation is performed, so that the locking action is flexible and not prone to failure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of security technology, and in particular to a storage device that automatically locks based on sensor logic judgment. Background Technology

[0002] In real life, portable storage devices can be used to store valuables and carry them with you. These devices typically consist of a main storage unit and a protective cover. They also have a locking mechanism to secure items inside and prevent unauthorized opening.

[0003] In the process of developing the existing technology, the inventors discovered that: Please refer to Figure 1 When a user accidentally places their finger into the locking mechanism of the closed cover 12, the closed cover 12 will perform a locking action, which may cause the user's finger to be mistaken for part of the locking mechanism and locked, resulting in injury to the user.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a safe storage device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a technical solution to address the technical problem that storage devices can easily pinch and injure users.

[0006] This application provides a storage device that automatically locks based on sensor logic judgment, comprising: Storage unit; The enclosed cover of the main storage unit; A latching mechanism that locks the cover to the main body of the storage unit; The sliding plate has a through hole through which the latching mechanism passes at least partially, so that the latching mechanism completes the stroke to lock the closed cover to the storage body; The displacement switch is configured to send a first locking signal when the push plate completes a preset movement stroke. A position sensor is configured to detect that the relative positional relationship between the closed cover and the storage body meets a preset condition and then send a second locking signal. The control module is configured as follows: When the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, the latching mechanism is controlled to perform a locking action so as to lock the closed cover to the storage body; When the first locking signal and the second locking signal do not meet the preset logical relationship, it is determined that there is an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction, and the latching mechanism is prohibited from performing the locking action.

[0007] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, when the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, specifically one of the following conditions: Both the event that generates the first locking signal and the event that generates the second locking signal occur; The event that generates the first locking signal occurs before the event that generates the second locking signal; The event that generates the first lock signal occurs within a preset time window before the event that generates the second lock signal.

[0008] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the control module is further configured to: When an abnormal condition or foreign object obstruction is detected, the control latch mechanism remains unlocked or performs a locking reversal motion to avoid the risk of clamping.

[0009] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the push plate extends vertically and is provided with a connecting plate to form an avoidance space for the avoidance displacement switch; The connecting plate folds and extends the extrusion plate to trigger the displacement switch; The extrusion plate is located on one side of the displacement switch, and the connecting plate is located on the other side of the displacement switch.

[0010] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the displacement switch is provided with an elastic sheet for cooperating with the push plate.

[0011] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the displacement switch is at least one of the following: Mechanical trigger switch; Limit switch; Magnetic induction sensor; Hall effect sensor.

[0012] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor is at least one of the following: Angle sensor; Photoelectric sensors; Distance sensor; Capacitive sensor.

[0013] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor includes an angle sensor for detecting the angle between the closed cover and the storage body; The angle sensor and the displacement switch are located on the same side of the closed cover.

[0014] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor includes a reflective photoelectric sensor for detecting reflective feedback signals, configured to detect the reflective feedback signals when the cover is closed with the storage body.

[0015] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the reflective photoelectric sensor is disposed on the side of the closed cover at the middle position in the width direction.

[0016] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the closing cover pivots relative to the storage body; The push plate is located on the opposite side of the pivot of the closed cover; The length of the push plate is approximately the same as the length of the closed cover.

[0017] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, reset elastic elements are provided at both ends of the push plate.

[0018] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the closed cover is provided with an operating part at a corner that avoids the displacement switch and the position sensor.

[0019] The embodiments provided in this application have at least the following beneficial effects: Upon receiving the first and second locking signals, the sensor-based logic determines that the conditions for automatic locking are met, and then performs the locking operation. Compared to a delayed locking mechanism, this allows for instant locking. Furthermore, compared to a one-button locking mechanism, it prevents accidental triggering. Therefore, in the technical solution provided in this application, the storage device 100 performs locking actions flexibly and is less prone to failure. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage device provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the storage device provided in an embodiment of this application from one angle.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the storage device provided in an embodiment of this application from another angle. 100 storage devices 11 Storage Components 12 Closed lids 13 latching mechanisms 14 Push Plate 141 Through Hole 142 connecting plate 143 extruded plate 144 Reset Elastic Component 15 Displacement Switch 151 elastic sheet 161 Angle Sensor 162 Reflective Photoelectric Sensor 17 Operations Department Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 As shown, this application discloses a storage device 100 that automatically locks based on sensor logic judgment, comprising: Storage unit 11; The closed cover 12 of the enclosed storage body 11; The latching mechanism 13 locks the closed cover 12 to the storage body 11; The push plate 14 is provided with a through hole 141 through which the latching mechanism 13 passes at least partially, so that the latching mechanism 13 completes the stroke of locking the closed cover 12 to the storage body 11; Displacement switch 15 is configured to send a first locking signal when push plate 14 completes a preset movement stroke. A position sensor is configured to detect that the relative positional relationship between the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11 meets a preset condition and then issue a second locking signal. The control module is configured as follows: When the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, the latch mechanism 13 is controlled to perform a locking action so as to lock the closed cover 12 to the storage body 11. When the first locking signal and the second locking signal do not meet the preset logical relationship, it is determined that there is an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction, and the latching mechanism 13 is prohibited from performing the locking action.

[0025] The storage device 100 can be used to store items, especially valuables, firearms, ammunition, etc. In one specific embodiment of this application, it can be used as a gun case for storing small arms.

[0026] Sensors are used to detect signals in the environment to determine whether the locking conditions are met, that is, to determine whether the user's actual need is to lock the door. The types of signals detected by sensors can be vibration, displacement, and reflection signals, and displacement can include angular displacement.

[0027] Sensor-based logic judgments are used to determine whether a user's actual need is to lock the door based on physical signals detected by sensors. Logic judgments can be based on a single physical signal (NOT) or on a combination of signals (AND / NOT).

[0028] The storage body 11 is used to store items. Based on the need for portability and mobility, the storage body 11 is a small box, typically with a bottom and four sides (five walls). The storage body 11 can be made of a rigid metal material to prevent damage.

[0029] The closing cover 12 is used to close onto the storage body 11, forming a closed space for storing items. The size and dimensions of the closing cover 12 correspond to those of the storage body 11. The material used to manufacture the closing cover 12 can be the same as that used for the storage body 11.

[0030] The latching mechanism 13 is used to lock the closed cover 12 to the storage body 11. The latching mechanism 13 is independent of the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11; it is neither part of the closed cover 12 nor part of the storage body 11. Therefore, the latching mechanism 13 can be installed on the closed cover 12, or on the storage body 11, or it can be partially installed on the closed cover 12 and partially installed on the storage body 11.

[0031] A sliding plate 14 is movably mounted on the closing cover 12. The sliding plate 14 has a through hole 141 through which a latching mechanism 13 passes at least partially, so that the latching mechanism 13 completes its stroke to lock the closing cover 12 to the receiving body 11. In one specific embodiment provided in this application, the latching mechanism 13 includes a latch. During the final stroke of the closing cover 12 closing the receiving body 11, the latch continues to move through the through hole 141 until the receiving body 11 with the latch mounted pushes the sliding plate 14 to continue closing.

[0032] The displacement switch 15 is configured to send a first locking signal when the push plate 14 completes a preset movement stroke. The displacement switch 15 can be a micro switch that detects minute displacement.

[0033] A position sensor is configured to detect when the relative positional relationship between the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11 meets a preset condition, and then issue a second locking signal. The relative positional relationship between the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11 can be the relative angle between them, or the offset of the closed cover 12 when it fully covers the storage body 11. When the relative angle between the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11 is within a preset threshold range, or when the offset of the closed cover 12 when it fully covers the storage body 11 is within a preset threshold range, the second locking signal is issued to perform an automatic locking operation.

[0034] The control module is configured as follows: When the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, the latching mechanism 13 is controlled to perform a locking action so as to lock the closed cover to the storage body; When the first locking signal and the second locking signal do not meet the preset logical relationship, it is determined that there is an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction, and the latching mechanism 13 is prohibited from performing the locking action.

[0035] The control module can be a microcontroller or a processor with a chip.

[0036] In one specific embodiment provided in this application, when the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, specifically one of the following conditions: Both the event that generates the first locking signal and the event that generates the second locking signal occur; The event that generates the first locking signal occurs before the event that generates the second locking signal; The event that generates the first lock signal occurs within a preset time window before the event that generates the second lock signal.

[0037] Users can use the occurrence of the event that generates the first locking signal and the event that generates the second locking signal as logical AND conditions, and set the first locking signal and the second locking signal to satisfy a preset logical relationship.

[0038] Users can also set the event that generates the first locking signal to occur before the event that generates the second locking signal, so that the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, according to actual needs.

[0039] Users can also set the occurrence of the event that generates the first locking signal to be within a preset time window, such as within 1 second, before the event that generates the second locking signal, so that the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship.

[0040] In one specific embodiment provided in this application, the control module is further configured to: When an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction is detected, the control latch mechanism 13 remains unlocked or performs a locking reverse movement to avoid the risk of clamping.

[0041] When an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction is detected, the control latch mechanism 13 remains in the unlocked state or performs the reverse locking movement to avoid the risk of clamping.

[0042] In one specific embodiment provided in this application, the push plate 14 extends vertically and is provided with a connecting plate 142 to form an avoidance space for the avoidance displacement switch 15; The connecting plate 142 folds and extends the pressing plate 143 to trigger the displacement switch 15; The extrusion plate 143 is located on one side of the displacement switch 15, and the connecting plate 142 is located on the other side of the displacement switch 15.

[0043] The push plate 14 extends vertically and is provided with a connecting plate 142, forming a clearance space for the clearance displacement switch 15. That is to say, the connecting plate 142 and the displacement switch 15 are spatially independent and do not affect each other, thus the spatial arrangement is relatively compact.

[0044] The connecting plate 142 folds and extends the pressing plate 143 to trigger the displacement switch 15. The direction of movement of the pressing plate 143 is consistent with the direction of movement of the closing cover 12 as it closes onto the storage body 11. Thus, the spatial arrangement is reasonable.

[0045] The pressing plate 143 is located on one side of the displacement switch 15, and the connecting plate 142 is located on the other side of the displacement switch 15. Meanwhile, the thickness of the connecting plate 142 is less than the thickness of the displacement switch 15. When the pushing plate 14 moves, the connecting plate 142 will not interfere with the displacement switch 15, thus achieving a reasonable spatial arrangement.

[0046] In one specific embodiment provided in this application, the displacement switch 15 is provided with an elastic sheet 151 for cooperating with the push plate 14.

[0047] The displacement switch 15 is equipped with an elastic piece 151 for cooperating with the push plate 14. At the same time, the opening direction of the elastic piece 151 is consistent with the pivoting opening direction of the closed cover 12, so that the spatial arrangement and the structural setting of the displacement switch 15 are reasonably matched.

[0048] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the displacement switch is at least one of the following: Mechanical trigger switch; Limit switch; Magnetic induction sensor; Hall effect sensor.

[0049] At least one of the following can be used as a specific implementation of the displacement switch: mechanical trigger switch, limit switch, magnetic induction sensor, or Hall sensor.

[0050] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor is at least one of the following: Angle sensor; Photoelectric sensors; Distance sensor; Capacitive sensor.

[0051] At least angle sensors, photoelectric sensors, distance sensors, and capacitive sensors can be used as specific implementations of position sensors.

[0052] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor includes an angle sensor 161 for detecting the angle between the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11; The angle sensor 161 and the displacement switch 15 are located on the same side of the closed cover 12.

[0053] The angle sensor 161 and the displacement switch 15 are located on the same side of the closed cover 12, which facilitates integrated deployment and makes reasonable use of space.

[0054] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the position sensor includes a reflective photoelectric sensor 162 for detecting reflective feedback signals, and is configured to detect reflective feedback signals when the closed cover 12 is closed with the storage body 11.

[0055] When the closed cover 12 and the storage body 11 are closed to a certain extent, the signal emitted from the closed cover 12 can be reflected and the reflected signal can be detected. As a type of position sensor, the reflective photoelectric sensor 162 can identify the user's locking needs by detecting the reflected signal.

[0056] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the reflective photoelectric sensor 162 is disposed on the side of the closed cover 12 at the middle position in the width direction.

[0057] The reflective photoelectric sensor 162 is located on the side of the closed cover 12, in the middle of its width direction. It makes a judgment neither at the initial moment of the pivoting movement of the closed cover 12 relative to the storage body 11 nor at the end moment of the pivoting movement of the closed cover 12 relative to the storage body 11. This facilitates the installation of the reflective photoelectric sensor 162 and ensures more accurate and timely judgment.

[0058] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the closing cover 12 pivots relative to the storage body 11; The push plate 14 is located on the opposite side of the pivoting of the closed cover 12; The length of the push plate 14 is approximately equal to the length of the closed cover 12.

[0059] The closing cover 12 pivots relative to the storage body 11, and the push plate 14 is located on the opposite side of the pivoting closing cover 12. Thus, during the final stage of the closing cover 12's movement to close the storage body 11, the storage body 11 can push the push plate 14. The length of the push plate 14 is approximately equal to the length of the closing cover 12. This prevents partial movement of the closing cover 12 relative to the storage body 11 from being identified as a locking condition, ensuring high accuracy in judgment.

[0060] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, reset elastic members 144 are provided at both ends of the push plate 14.

[0061] The push plate 14 has reset elastic elements 144 at both ends, so the push plate 14 is relatively balanced and the space is reasonably arranged.

[0062] Furthermore, in one embodiment provided in this application, the closed cover 12 is provided with an operating part 17 at a corner that avoids the displacement switch 15 and the position sensor.

[0063] The closed cover 12 has an operating part 17 in the corner that avoids the displacement switch 15 and the position sensor, which makes it convenient for users to perform opening and closing operations, and the space is arranged in a reasonable way.

[0064] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0065] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A storage device that automatically locks based on sensor logic judgment, characterized in that, include: Storage unit; The enclosed cover of the main storage unit; A latching mechanism that locks the cover to the main body of the storage unit; The sliding plate has a through hole through which the latching mechanism passes at least partially, so that the latching mechanism completes the stroke to lock the closed cover to the storage body; The displacement switch is configured to send a first locking signal when the push plate completes a preset movement stroke. A position sensor is configured to detect that the relative positional relationship between the closed cover and the storage body meets a preset condition and then send a second locking signal. The control module is configured as follows: When the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, the latching mechanism is controlled to perform a locking action so as to lock the closed cover to the storage body; When the first locking signal and the second locking signal do not meet the preset logical relationship, it is determined that there is an abnormal state or foreign object obstruction, and the latching mechanism is prohibited from performing the locking action.

2. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the first locking signal and the second locking signal satisfy a preset logical relationship, specifically one of the following conditions: Both the event that generates the first locking signal and the event that generates the second locking signal occur; The event that generates the first locking signal occurs before the event that generates the second locking signal; The event that generates the first lock signal occurs within a preset time window before the event that generates the second lock signal.

3. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control module is further configured to: When an abnormal condition or foreign object obstruction is detected, the control latch mechanism remains unlocked or performs a locking reversal motion to avoid the risk of clamping.

4. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The push plate extends vertically and is provided with a connecting plate to form an avoidance space for the avoidance displacement switch; The connecting plate folds and extends the extrusion plate to trigger the displacement switch; The extrusion plate is located on one side of the displacement switch, and the connecting plate is located on the other side of the displacement switch.

5. The storage device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The displacement switch is equipped with an elastic sheet for cooperating with the push plate.

6. The storage device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The displacement switch is at least one of the following: Mechanical trigger switch; Limit switch; Magnetic induction sensor; Hall effect sensor.

7. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The position sensor is at least one of the following: Angle sensor; Photoelectric sensors; Distance sensor; Capacitive sensor.

8. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The position sensor includes an angle sensor for detecting the angle between the closed cover and the storage body; The angle sensor and the displacement switch are located on the same side of the closed cover.

9. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The position sensor includes a reflective photoelectric sensor for detecting reflective feedback signals, configured to detect the reflective feedback signals when the cover is closed with the storage body.

10. The storage device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The reflective photoelectric sensor is located on the side of the closed cover, at the middle position in the width direction.

11. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The closed cover pivots relative to the storage body; The push plate is located on the opposite side of the pivot of the closed cover; The length of the push plate is approximately the same as the length of the closed cover.

12. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The push plate is provided with reset elastic elements at both ends.

13. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosed cover has an operating section located in a corner that avoids the displacement switch and position sensor.

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