Self-resetting electronic lock

By designing a self-reset electronic lock including torsion spring, slider and contact plate, the security system loopholes caused by operators forgetting to close the electronic lock are solved, and the lock core is automatically reset to a closed state without human operation, ensuring the reliability of the security system.

CN222772043UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18ZHEJIANG XIECHANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421644173.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-12
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the operator forgets to close the existing electronic lock, it may lead to vulnerabilities in the security system and easily lead to accidents.

Method used

A self-reset electronic lock is designed, including a shell, lock core, torsion spring, slider, contact piece and bottom plate. Through the coordination of the torsion spring and spring, the lock core can be automatically reset to a closed state without a man rotating the key and disconnecting the power supply.

Benefits of technology

When no one rotates the key, the lock core will automatically reset to the off state, keeping the power supply off, avoiding the power supply being turned on for a long time due to forgetting operation, and ensuring the reliability of the entire security system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-resetting electronic lock which comprises a shell, a lock cylinder and a key, the lock cylinder is fixed at the upper end in the shell, a torsion spring, a sliding block, a contact piece and a bottom plate are sequentially arranged in the shell below the lock cylinder from top to bottom, the contact piece is fixed at the bottom of the sliding block, the sliding block is connected in a mounting groove in an up-down sliding mode, and a pin is further fixed on the bottom plate. The top of the plug pin is located at the bottom in the mounting groove and corresponds to the contact piece, the torsional spring is connected between the bottom of the lock cylinder and the top of the sliding block, the bottom of the lock cylinder and the top of the sliding block are further provided with corresponding concave-convex structures respectively, and a spring is further arranged between the sliding block and the bottom of the mounting groove. The lock cylinder can be automatically reset to a closed state under the condition that no person rotates the key, the situation that an operator forgets to operate, so that a power supply is in a switched-on state for a long time can be effectively avoided, and then the reliability of the whole set of security and protection system is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a self-resetting electronic lock. Background Art

[0002] Many electronic locks are used on the operating console of the security system to control the opening and closing of various electrical components. Once the operator opens an electronic lock and forgets to close it, it is very likely to cause a security system loophole and easily cause an accident. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art and provide a self-resetting electronic lock, the lock cylinder of which can automatically reset to a closed state when no one turns the key.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is: a self-resetting electronic lock, comprising a shell, a lock core and a key, wherein the lock core is fixed at the upper end of the shell, and a torsion spring, a slider, a contact piece and a bottom plate are arranged in the shell below the lock core from top to bottom;

[0005] The contact piece is fixed to the bottom of the slider, the bottom plate has a mounting groove corresponding to the slider, one side of the mounting groove also has a guide groove, one side of the slider has a guide protrusion corresponding to the guide groove, the slider is slidably connected in the mounting groove, and the guide protrusion matches the guide groove;

[0006] The bottom plate is also fixed with a pin, the top of which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove and is arranged corresponding to the contact piece;

[0007] The torsion spring is connected between the bottom of the lock core and the top of the slider, the bottom of the lock core and the top of the slider are respectively provided with corresponding concave and convex structures, and a spring is also provided between the slider and the bottom of the mounting groove;

[0008] When the lock core is rotated to the open state, the concave-convex structures of the lock core and the slider are aligned, pressing the slider downward to make the contact piece abut against the pin; when the lock core is reset to the closed state under the action of the torsion spring, the concave-convex structures of the lock core and the slider are misaligned, and the slider is reset upward under the action of the spring to separate the contact piece from the pin.

[0009] Furthermore, the contact piece has a through hole corresponding to the spring in the middle, the slider is provided with a guide column at the bottom, the mounting groove has a guide hole corresponding to the guide column at the bottom, the lower end of the guide column is slidably connected in the guide hole, the spring is sleeved on the guide column and passes through the through hole to abut against the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the lock core has a convex column at the bottom, and the slider has a plug-in end at the top. The convex column is inserted into the plug-in end, the concave-convex structure of the lock core is arranged at the bottom of the convex column, and the concave-convex structure of the slider is arranged in the plug-in end.

[0011] Furthermore, the shell is a cylindrical shell, and the outer circumference of the shell also has external threads.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom plate is inserted and fixed on the bottom of the shell, and the lower end of the pin extends out of the bottom of the bottom plate and is located below the shell.

[0013] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the lock cylinder can automatically reset to the closed state when no one turns the key, thereby keeping the power supply disconnected, which can effectively prevent the operator from leaving the power supply in the on state for a long time due to forgetting to operate, thereby ensuring the reliability of the entire security system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model from another direction;

[0016] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: housing 1, lock cylinder 2, key 3, torsion spring 4, slider 5, contact piece 6, bottom plate 8, mounting groove 9, guide protrusion 10, pin 11, spring 12, guide column 13, guide hole 14, protrusion 15, plug end 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Combination Figure 1-3 As shown, a self-resetting electronic lock comprises a housing 1, a lock core 2 and a key 3. The lock core 2 is fixed at the upper end of the housing 1. A torsion spring 4, a slider 5, a contact piece 6 and a bottom plate 8 are arranged in the housing 1 below the lock core 2 from top to bottom.

[0020] The contact piece 6 is fixed to the bottom of the slider 5, and the bottom plate 8 has a mounting groove 9 corresponding to the slider 5, and one side of the mounting groove 9 also has a guide groove, and one side of the slider 5 has a guide protrusion 10 corresponding to the guide groove, and the slider 5 is slidably connected in the mounting groove 9, and the guide protrusion 10 matches the guide groove;

[0021] The bottom plate 8 is also fixed with a plug pin 11, the top of which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove 9 and is arranged corresponding to the contact piece 6;

[0022] The torsion spring 4 is connected between the bottom of the lock core 2 and the top of the slider 5. The bottom of the lock core 2 and the top of the slider 5 are also provided with corresponding concave and convex structures. A spring 12 is also provided between the slider 5 and the bottom of the mounting groove 9.

[0023] When the lock core 2 is rotated to the open state, the concave-convex structures of the lock core 2 and the slider 5 are aligned, pressing the slider 5 downward to make the contact piece 6 abut against the pin 11; when the lock core 2 is reset to the closed state under the action of the torsion spring 4, the concave-convex structures of the lock core 2 and the slider 5 are misaligned, and the slider 5 is reset upward under the action of the spring 12 to separate the contact piece 6 from the pin 11.

[0024] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above structure are: insert the key 3 into the lock cylinder 2, turn the key 3 to drive the lock cylinder 2 to rotate, the lock cylinder 2 presses the slider 5 downward to make the contact piece 6 abut against the pin 11 to connect the power supply; release the key 3, the lock cylinder 2 is reset under the action of the torsion spring 4, driving the key 3 to reset, and the slider 5 is also reset under the action of the spring 12, disconnecting the power supply, which can effectively prevent the operator from leaving the power supply in a long-term on-state due to forgetting to operate, thereby ensuring the reliability of the entire security system.

[0025] In another embodiment, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the contact piece 6 has a through hole corresponding to the spring 12 in the middle, the slider 5 is provided with a guide column 13 at the bottom, and the mounting groove 9 has a guide hole 14 corresponding to the guide column 13 at the bottom. The lower end of the guide column 13 is slidably connected in the guide hole 14 up and down, and the spring 12 is sleeved on the guide column 13 and passes through the through hole to abut against the bottom of the mounting groove 9 to ensure that the spring 12 will not bend, thereby ensuring smooth resetting of the slider 5.

[0026] In another embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the lock core 2 has a boss 15 at the bottom, and the slider 5 also has a plug-in end 16 at the top. The boss 15 is inserted into the plug-in end 16, the concave-convex structure of the lock core 2 is set at the bottom of the boss 15, and the concave-convex structure of the slider 5 is set in the plug-in end 16.

[0027] In another embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 is a cylindrical housing 1, and the outer periphery of the housing 1 also has external threads to facilitate the electronic lock to be fixed to the operating table.

[0028] In another embodiment, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bottom plate 8 is inserted and fixed to the bottom of the housing 1, and the lower end of the pin 11 extends out of the bottom of the bottom plate 8 and is located below the housing 1 to facilitate connection to a power source.

Claims

1. A self-resetting electronic lock, comprising a housing (1), a lock core (2) and a key (3), wherein the lock core (2) is fixed to the upper end of the housing (1), and is characterized in that: A torsion spring (4), a slider (5), a contact piece (6) and a bottom plate (8) are arranged in sequence from top to bottom in the housing (1) below the lock core (2); The contact piece (6) is fixed to the bottom of the slider (5), the bottom plate (8) has a mounting groove (9) corresponding to the slider (5), and the slider (5) is connected to the mounting groove (9) by sliding up and down; A plug pin (11) is also fixed on the bottom plate (8), and the top of the plug pin (11) is located at the bottom of the mounting groove (9) and is arranged corresponding to the contact piece (6); The torsion spring (4) is connected between the bottom of the lock core (2) and the top of the slider (5); the bottom of the lock core (2) and the top of the slider (5) are respectively provided with corresponding concave and convex structures; and a spring (12) is also provided between the slider (5) and the bottom of the mounting groove (9); When the lock core (2) is rotated to an open state, the concave-convex structures of the lock core (2) and the slider (5) are aligned, pressing the slider (5) downward so that the contact piece (6) and the plug pin (11) abut against each other; when the lock core (2) is reset to a closed state under the action of the torsion spring (4), the concave-convex structures of the lock core (2) and the slider (5) are misaligned, and under the action of the spring (12), the slider (5) is reset upward so that the contact piece (6) and the plug pin (11) are separated.

2. A self-resetting electronic lock as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The contact sheet (6) has a through hole corresponding to the spring (12) in the middle, the slider (5) has a guide column (13) at the bottom, the mounting groove (9) has a guide hole (14) corresponding to the guide column (13) at the bottom, the lower end of the guide column (13) is slidably connected in the guide hole (14) up and down, and the spring (12) is sleeved on the guide column (13) and passes through the through hole to abut against the bottom of the mounting groove (9).

3. A self-resetting electronic lock as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The lock core (2) has a convex column (15) at the bottom, and the slider (5) also has a plug-in end (16) at the top. The convex column (15) is inserted into the plug-in end (16). The concave-convex structure of the lock core (2) is arranged at the bottom of the convex column (15), and the concave-convex structure of the slider (5) is arranged in the plug-in end (16).

4. A self-resetting electronic lock as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is a cylindrical outer shell (1), and the outer circumference of the outer shell (1) also has an external thread.

5. A self-resetting electronic lock as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom plate (8) is inserted and fixed on the bottom of the housing (1), and the lower end of the pin (11) extends out of the bottom of the bottom plate (8) and is located below the housing (1).

6. A self-resetting electronic lock as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: One side of the installation groove (9) also has a guide groove, and one side of the sliding block (5) has a guide protrusion (10) corresponding to the guide groove, and the guide protrusion (10) matches the guide groove.