Active padlock

By introducing battery-driven motors and followers into the smart padlocks, the automatic locking and unlocking of the locking parts is solved, and the problem of key heavy caused by passive padlocks is solved, achieving lightweight and portability of the padlocks.

CN222362857UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17HANGZHOU ZHECHENG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420865345.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing smart padlocks are passive, which makes the keys heavy and inconvenient to carry, which brings considerable burden to users.

Method used

Design an active padlock, which can realize automatic lock unlocking of the locking member through the battery-driven motor and the follower rotation, avoid installing lock pins on the follower, reduce the volume of the follower, provide unlocking power, and lightweight design .

Benefits of technology

The battery provides unlocking power, reduces the weight of the key, realizes the lightweight design of the padlock, and improves the convenience of users to carry.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an active padlock which comprises a battery, a motor, a lock body, a lock beam and a locking piece, the battery and the motor are respectively installed in the lock body, the battery is electrically connected with the motor, the output end of the motor is provided with a driven piece, one side of the lock beam is provided with a locking groove matched with an arc-shaped face at one end of the locking piece, and the locking piece is arranged in the locking groove. A receiving groove matched with the arc-shaped face of the other end of the locking piece is formed in one side of the driven piece. Locking and unlocking of the lock beam are controlled through the locking piece, it is avoided that a lock pin is installed on the driven piece, the size of the driven piece is reduced, and the light and thin design of the padlock is facilitated. And the battery is used for providing an unlocking power supply, so that the lightweight design of the key is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent padlocks, in particular to an active padlock. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread use of smart locks, smart padlocks have gradually entered industry and family life due to their convenient installation, controllable unlocking permissions and convenience of unlocking.

[0003] At present, the smart padlock adopts a passive method, and the key is used to provide an additional power source when unlocking, which makes the key heavy, inconvenient to carry and control, and causes a considerable burden to the user. Therefore, it is necessary to design an active padlock. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an active padlock, in which the power supply for unlocking is provided by the padlock, which helps to reduce the weight of the key.

[0005] The utility model discloses an active padlock, comprising a battery, a motor, a lock body, a lock beam and a locking piece, wherein the battery and the motor are respectively installed in the lock body, the battery is electrically connected to the motor, a follower is provided at the output end of the motor, a locking groove matched with an arc surface at one end of the locking piece is provided on one side of the lock beam, and a receiving groove matched with the arc surface at the other end of the locking piece is provided on one side of the follower.

[0006] Preferably, a motor mounting part and a lock beam mounting part arranged on one side of the motor mounting part are arranged in the lock body, the motor is mounted in the motor mounting part, one side of the lock beam is movably mounted in the lock beam mounting part, and a lock channel is arranged between the motor mounting part and the lock beam mounting part.

[0007] The locking member is movably mounted in the locking channel.

[0008] Preferably, a cover plate is provided on the upper side of the motor mounting member, a second limiting member is provided on the upper side of the driven member, and a second limiting block cooperating with the second limiting member is provided on the lower side of the cover plate.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on one side of the lock beam, and a first limiting member matching with the limiting groove is provided on the lock beam mounting member.

[0010] Preferably, a rotation groove cooperating with the first limiting member is provided on the lower side of the limiting groove.

[0011] Preferably, a bottom groove is provided on the lower side of the lock body, the bottom groove cooperates with the charging power supply, and contacts are provided on the bottom groove, and the contacts are connected to the battery.

[0012] Preferably, a guide member and a receiving member are provided at intervals on the upper side of the lock body.

[0013] The guide piece is matched with one side of the lock beam, and the receiving piece is matched with the other side of the lock beam.

[0014] Preferably, a sealing member cooperating with the locking beam is arranged in the receiving member and the guiding member.

[0015] Preferably, the locking beam has a shaped structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the battery drives the motor and the follower to rotate, and the follower and its receiving groove push the locking member into the locking groove to lock the lock beam; the battery drives the motor and the follower to rotate in the opposite direction, exposing the receiving groove, and when the lock beam is pulled or pushed, the locking member enters the receiving groove under the action of the receiving groove, thereby unlocking the lock beam. The locking and unlocking of the lock beam is controlled by the locking member, avoiding the installation of a lock pin on the follower, which is conducive to reducing the volume of the follower and facilitating the lightweight design of the padlock. The battery provides the power for unlocking, which is conducive to the lightweight design of the key. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the active padlock of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lock beam mounting part and the motor mounting part;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an active padlock;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the locking member and the lock beam;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the cover.

[0022] Markings in the figure: 1 lock body, 11 bottom groove, 12 contact point, 15 guide piece, 16 receiving piece,

[0023] 2 lock beam, 21 locking groove, 22 limiting groove, 25 rotating groove,

[0024] 3 lock beam mounting member, 31 first limit member, 32 locking channel, 33 proximity switch,

[0025] 4 motor mounting part, 41 cover plate, 42 second limit block

[0026] 5 motor, 51 driven member, 52 second stopper, 53 receiving slot,

[0027] 6 locking parts, 8 batteries, DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0030] An active padlock, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes a battery 8, a motor 5, a lock body 1, a lock beam 2 and a locking member 6, wherein the battery 8 and the motor 5 are respectively installed in the lock body 1, the battery 8 is electrically connected to the motor 5, a follower 51 is provided at the output end of the motor 5, a locking groove 21 matching with the arc surface at one end of the locking member 6 is provided on one side of the lock beam 2, and a receiving groove 53 matching with the arc surface at the other end of the locking member 6 is provided on one side of the follower 51.

[0031] The battery drives the motor 5 and the follower 51 to rotate, and the follower 51 and its receiving groove 53 push the locking member 6 into the locking groove 21 to lock the lock beam; the battery 8 drives the motor 5 and the follower 51 to rotate in the opposite direction, exposing the receiving groove 53. When the lock beam 2 is pulled or pushed, the locking member 53 enters the receiving groove 53 under the action of the receiving groove 53, thereby unlocking the lock beam. The locking and unlocking of the lock beam 2 is controlled by the locking member 6, avoiding the installation of a lock pin on the follower 51, which is conducive to reducing the volume of the follower 51 and facilitating the lightweight design of the padlock. The battery provides the power for unlocking, which is conducive to the lightweight design of the key.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 A motor mounting component 4 and a lock beam mounting component 3 arranged on one side of the motor mounting component 4 are provided in the lock body 1, the motor 5 is installed in the motor mounting component 4, one side of the lock beam is movably installed in the lock beam mounting component 3, a lock channel 32 is provided between the motor mounting component 4 and the lock beam mounting component 3, and the locking component 6 is movably installed in the locking channel 32.

[0033] like Figure 5 A cover plate 41 is provided on the upper side of the motor mounting member 4, a second limiting member 52 is provided on the upper side of the driven member 51, and a second limiting block 42 matching with the second limiting member 52 is provided on the lower side of the cover plate 41 to limit the rotation angle of the motor, which is also conducive to positioning the motor 4 and the driven member 51.

[0034] A limiting groove 22 is provided on one side of the locking beam 2, and a first limiting member 31 matching with the limiting groove 22 is provided on the locking beam mounting member 3 to limit the pulling range of the locking beam. A rotation groove 25 matching with the first limiting member 31 is provided on the lower side of the limiting groove 22. When the locking beam 2 is pulled to the outermost side, the locking beam 2 can be rotated.

[0035] The lower side of the lock beam mounting member 3 is provided with a spring and / or a proximity switch 33 that cooperates with the lock beam. The spring is used to provide unlocking power and can automatically pop out the lock beam, and the proximity switch 33 is used to detect the unlocking state of the lock beam. The proximity switch 33 can also be replaced by a button-type switch.

[0036] The lock body is provided with a bottom groove 11 on the lower side, the bottom groove 11 cooperates with the charging power supply, and the bottom groove 11 is provided with a contact 12, the contact 12 is connected to the battery 8. Among them, the charging circuit and the external charging power supply are prior art, and the utility model will not be repeated.

[0037] like Figure 3 A guide member 15 and a receiving member 16 are arranged at intervals on the upper side of the lock body 1 . The guide member 15 cooperates with one side of the lock beam 2 , and the receiving member 16 cooperates with the other side of the lock beam 2 .

[0038] Sealing members, such as sealing rings, etc., may also be provided inside the receiving member 16 and the guiding member 15. The locking beam is in a U-shaped structure.

[0039] The active padlock of the utility model is unlocked and locked by battery drive, and the unlocking and locking states of the lock beam are detected to timely find the state of the padlock. The locking member 6 cooperates with the follower 51 and the lock beam 2, so that the follower 51 can be lightweight, which is beneficial to the design of the thickness of the lock body. The follower 51 can be a spherical body such as a steel ball or a steel ball, or a hemispherical body can be set on the two end faces of the cuboid.

[0040] In an actual product design, the active padlock is waterproof and dustproof and can be used in outdoor environments.

[0041] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may be subject to various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An active padlock, characterized in that: The invention comprises a battery (8), a motor (5), a lock body (1), a lock beam (2) and a locking member (6), wherein the battery (8) and the motor (5) are respectively installed in the lock body (1), and the battery (8) is electrically connected to the motor (5). The output end of the motor (5) is provided with a follower (51), and one side of the locking beam (2) is provided with a locking groove (21) that matches the arc surface at one end of the locking member (6). A receiving groove (53) is provided on one side of the follower (51) and matches with the arc surface at the other end of the locking member (6).

2. The active padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body (1) is provided with a motor mounting member (4) and a lock beam mounting member (3) arranged on one side of the motor mounting member (4). The motor (5) is mounted in the motor mounting member (4), one side of the lock beam is movably mounted in the lock beam mounting member (3), and a locking channel (32) is provided between the motor mounting member (4) and the lock beam mounting member (3). The locking member (6) is movably mounted in the locking channel (32).

3. The active padlock according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cover plate (41) is arranged on the upper side of the motor mounting member (4), a second limiting member (52) is arranged on the upper side of the driven member (51), and a second limiting block (42) matching with the second limiting member (52) is arranged on the lower side of the cover plate (41).

4. The active padlock according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting groove (22) is provided on one side of the lock beam (2), and a first limiting member (31) matching with the limiting groove (22) is provided on the lock beam mounting member (3).

5. The active padlock according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotation groove (25) matching with the first limiting member (31) is provided on the lower side of the limiting groove (22).

6. The active padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottom groove (11) is provided on the lower side of the lock body, the bottom groove (11) cooperates with a charging power source, a contact (12) is provided on the bottom groove (11), and the contact (12) is connected to the battery (8).

7. The active padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide member (15) and a receiving member (16) are arranged at intervals on the upper side of the lock body (1). The guide member (15) cooperates with one side of the lock beam (2), and the receiving member (16) cooperates with the other side of the lock beam (2).

8. The active padlock according to claim 7, characterized in that: The receiving member (16) and the guide member (15) are provided with sealing members matching with the locking beam (2).

9. The active padlock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking beam (2) is in a U-shaped structure.