Intelligent U-shaped lock

By controlling the rotating toggle block by rotating the key core, the problem of the existing smart U-shaped lock needs to be reset when the lock body shell is removed, and the reset function is realized without removing the lock body shell, which is convenient for the replacement of fingerprints and passwords.

CN223281882UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29DONGGUAN DEYANG ENPU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422603826.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The reset switch of existing smart U-shaped locks is usually set inside the lock body, and the lock body shell needs to be removed to achieve reset, which is inconvenient to operate.

Method used

The key rotates the lock core and drives the rotating toggle to control the pressing time and number of times of the reset switch to realize the reset function of the lock without removing the lock body shell.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenient replacement of fingerprints and passwords without removing the lock body shell, which improves the convenience and security of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent U-shaped lock which comprises a U-shaped lock rod and a lock body, two penetrating holes are formed in the lock body, spring bolt extending holes are formed in the inner side walls of the two penetrating holes, the two ends of the U-shaped lock rod are arranged in the penetrating holes in a penetrating mode respectively, an inner lock body is arranged in the lock body, a PCB is arranged at the bottom of the inner lock body, and a lock rod mounting groove and a lock cylinder mounting groove are formed in the upper end of the inner lock body. Two lock rods are arranged in the lock rod installation groove, springs are arranged outside the two lock rods in a sleeved mode, a lock cylinder is arranged in the lock cylinder installation groove, a rotary shifting block is arranged at one end of the lock cylinder, a reset switch is arranged on the PCB, and the reset switch is located below the rotary shifting block. The U-shaped lock rod is limited to be taken out in a double-spring-bolt mode, the lock can be opened and closed through a motor or opened and closed through a key, the reset switch is built in, reset control of the reset switch is achieved through the poke rod on the lock cylinder, reset action can be achieved without disassembling the lock shell, and passwords and fingerprints can be reset conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a lock, in particular to an intelligent U-shaped lock. Background Art

[0002] A U-shaped lock is a type of lock primarily used on glass doors, motorcycles, and electric scooters. Conventional U-shaped locks are classified by their locking control method into two types: mechanical and electronic. Mechanical locking involves using a key to lock or unlock the lock, while electronic locking involves an electronic control system to lock or unlock the lock.

[0003] Existing smart U-shaped locks are generally provided with a reset switch to reset the password and fingerprint. The reset switch of the existing U-shaped lock is generally arranged inside the lock body. When resetting is required, the lock body shell needs to be opened to achieve the reset. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a smart U-shaped lock. The present invention uses a key to control the reset switch, which can be reset without removing the lock body, making it easy to change fingerprints and passwords.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: an intelligent U-shaped lock, comprising a U-shaped locking rod and a lock body, the lock body being provided with two through-holes, the inner side walls of the two through-holes being provided with lock tongue extension holes, the two ends of the U-shaped locking rod being respectively passed through the through-holes, an inner lock body being provided within the lock body, a PCB board being provided at the bottom of the inner lock body, a locking rod mounting slot and a lock core mounting slot being provided at the upper end of the inner lock body, two locking rods being provided in the locking rod mounting slot, springs being sleeved on the outside of the two locking rods, a lock core being provided in the lock core mounting slot, a rotary toggle block being provided at one end of the lock core, a reset switch being provided on the PCB board, the reset switch being located below the rotary toggle block, and the rotary toggle block being driven to rotate by turning the lock core with a key, and the two locking rods being driven to move at the same time.

[0006] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of the present invention, two toggle rods are provided on the rotating toggle block at intervals, and both of the lock rods are provided with a first toggle abutting block. When the rotating toggle block rotates, the two toggle rods can respectively abut against the first toggle abutting block. The two first toggle abutting blocks are arranged correspondingly up and down, and there is a distance between the two first toggle abutting blocks.

[0007] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of this utility model, when the rotary toggle block rotates, the toggle lever can press the reset switch. If the toggle lever presses the reset switch for a single time equal to 5 seconds to 10 seconds, the reset switch is reset. If the toggle lever presses the reset switch for a single time less than 5 seconds, the reset switch is not reset. The reset switch can be reset by turning the lock cylinder with a key, causing the toggle lever to press the reset switch for 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

[0008] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of the present invention, when the toggle lever continuously presses the reset switch 3 to 5 times, the reset switch is reset. When the toggle lever continuously presses the reset switch less than 3 times, the reset switch is not reset. The reset control of the reset switch can also be controlled by the number of times the toggle lever continuously presses the reset switch. When unlocking with a key, the rotation of the toggle lever will contact the reset switch. If it is set to require multiple presses or long presses to achieve a reset, it will not affect the normal unlocking of the key.

[0009] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of the present invention, a motor mounting slot is further provided at the upper end of the inner lock body, a motor is provided in the motor mounting slot, the motor is electrically connected to the PCB board, a rotating block is provided on the output shaft of the motor, two push rods are provided on the rotating block at intervals, and the motor can drive the rotating block to rotate when started.

[0010] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of the present invention, both locking rods are provided with a second toggle abutting block. When the rotating block rotates, the two push rods can respectively abut against the second toggle abutting block. The two second toggle abutting blocks are arranged correspondingly up and down, and there is a distance between the two second toggle abutting blocks.

[0011] As an improvement of the intelligent U-shaped lock of the utility model, one end of the two locking rods is provided with a step, the two steps are arranged up and down, the movement directions of the two locking rods are opposite, and the other end of the two locking rods is provided with a lock tongue, and a waterproof ring is provided on the lock tongue;

[0012] In the locked state, one end of the lock tongue extends out of the lock tongue extension hole and cooperates with the limiting groove on the U-shaped lock rod to limit the movement of the U-shaped lock rod in the through hole.

[0013] As an improvement to the smart U-shaped lock of the present invention, a waterproof plug mounting groove is provided at one end of the lock body, a lock core mounting hole, a waterproof cover connection hole and a USB charging hole are provided in the waterproof plug mounting groove, a waterproof cover is covered on the waterproof plug mounting groove, a connecting rod is provided on the waterproof cover, and the connecting rod is passed through the waterproof cover connection hole.

[0014] As an improvement of the smart U-shaped lock of the utility model, it also includes a back cover and a front cover, the back cover covers the upper end of the inner lock body, the front cover covers the lower end of the inner lock body, a plurality of hooks are provided at intervals on the edge of the back cover, and the side walls of the lock rod mounting slot, the lock core mounting slot and the motor mounting slot are all provided with slots, and when the back cover covers the upper end of the inner lock body, the hooks are fixed in cooperation with the slots.

[0015] As an improvement to the present invention's smart U-shaped lock, the front of the lock body is equipped with a digital touchscreen, a display screen, and a fingerprint sensor, all of which are electrically connected to the PCB. When the reset switch is activated, the fingerprint and password information stored on the PCB are initialized, making it easy for the user to change their fingerprint and password. The reset switch is controlled by turning the lock cylinder with a key, so the fingerprint and password can only be reset with the key. This utility model allows the motor to be controlled to unlock the lock electrically by entering the correct fingerprint or password.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention adopts a double lock tongue method to limit the removal of the U-shaped lock rod, the switch can be opened by a motor or by a key, the reset switch is built-in, and the reset switch is reset by the toggle rod on the lock core. The reset action can be achieved without disassembling the lock shell, which is convenient for resetting passwords and fingerprints. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lock body structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lock body of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner lock body structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position structure of the lock rod, motor, lock cylinder and PCB board of the utility model;

[0022] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. U-shaped lock rod, 2. lock body, 3. perforation, 4. lock tongue extension hole, 5. inner lock body, 6. PCB board, 7. lock rod mounting slot, 8. lock cylinder mounting slot, 9. lock rod, 10. spring, 11. lock cylinder, 12. rotary toggle block, 103. battery mounting slot, 104. lithium battery, 15. motor mounting slot, 16. rear cover, 17. front cover, 18. card slot, 21. connecting rod, 22. waterproof plug mounting slot, 23. lock Core mounting hole, 24, waterproof cover connection hole, 25, USB charging port, 26, waterproof cover, 27, digital touch screen, 28, display, 29, fingerprint head, 161, hook, 151, motor, 152, rotating block, 153, push rod, 121, toggle lever, 91, first toggle push block, 92, second toggle push block, 93, give way step, 94, lock tongue, 95, waterproof ring, 96, spring push block, 101, limit groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0025] In addition, the descriptions of "first," "second," etc. in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, an intelligent U-shaped lock comprises a U-shaped locking rod 1 and a lock body 2. The lock body 2 is provided with two through-holes 3. The inner side walls of the two through-holes 3 are provided with a lock tongue extension hole 4. The two ends of the U-shaped locking rod 1 are respectively penetrated into the through-holes 3. An inner lock body 5 is provided in the lock body 2. A PCB board 6 is provided at the bottom of the inner lock body 5. A locking rod mounting groove 7 and a lock core mounting groove 8 are provided at the upper end of the inner lock body 5. Two locking rods 9 are provided in the locking rod mounting groove 7. A spring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the two locking rods 9. A lock core 11 is provided in the lock core mounting groove 8. A rotary toggle block 12 is provided at one end of the lock core 11. A reset switch 13 is provided on the PCB board 6. The reset switch 13 is located below the rotary toggle block 12. Rotating the lock core 11 by a key can drive the rotary toggle block 12 to rotate and simultaneously drive the two locking rods 9 to move. The movement directions of the two locking rods 9 are opposite. A battery installation slot 103 is further provided at the upper end of the inner lock body 5 . A lithium battery 104 is provided in the battery installation slot 103 . The lithium battery 104 is electrically connected to the PCB board 6 .

[0027] Preferably, two toggle rods 121 are provided on the rotating toggle block 12 at intervals, and the two locking rods 9 are provided with a first toggle abutting block 91. When the rotating toggle block 12 rotates, the two toggle rods 121 can respectively abut against the first toggle abutting block 91. The two first toggle abutting blocks 91 are correspondingly arranged up and down, and there is a distance between the two first toggle abutting blocks 91.

[0028] The first type of reset control for the reset switch 13 is that when the rotary toggle block 12 rotates, it drives the toggle rod 121 to press the reset switch 13 downward. If the toggle rod 121 presses the reset switch 13 for a single time of 5 seconds, the reset switch 13 is reset. If the toggle rod 121 presses the reset switch for a single time of less than 5 seconds, the reset switch 13 is not reset. The reset control of the reset switch 13 can be achieved by rotating the lock cylinder 11 with a key, causing the toggle rod 121 to press the reset switch for 5 seconds.

[0029] The second reset control of the reset switch 13 is that when the rotary toggle block 12 rotates, the toggle rod 121 can press the reset switch 13. When the toggle rod 121 presses the reset switch 13 for 10 seconds, the reset switch 13 is reset. When the toggle rod 121 presses the reset switch 13 for less than 5 seconds, the reset switch 13 is not reset.

[0030] The third reset control of the reset switch 13 is that if the toggle lever 121 continuously presses the reset switch 13 three times, the reset switch 13 is reset. If the toggle lever 121 continuously presses the reset switch 13 less than three times, the reset switch 13 is not reset. When unlocking with a key, since the toggle lever 121 rotates and contacts the reset switch 13, if it is set to require multiple or long presses to reset, it will not affect normal key unlocking.

[0031] The fourth reset control of the reset switch 13 is that when the toggle lever 121 continuously presses the reset switch 13 5 times, the reset switch 13 is reset; when the toggle lever 121 continuously presses the reset switch 13 less than 3 times, the reset switch 13 is not reset.

[0032] Preferably, a motor mounting slot 15 is further provided at the upper end of the inner lock body 5, in which a motor 151 is provided. The motor 151 is electrically connected to the PCB board 6, and a rotating block 152 is provided on the output shaft of the motor 151. Two push rods 153 are provided on the rotating block 152 at intervals. When the motor 151 is started, it can drive the rotating block 152 to rotate.

[0033] Preferably, both locking rods 9 are provided with a second toggle abutting block 92. When the rotating block 152 rotates, the two push rods 153 can respectively abut against the second toggle abutting block 92 and can simultaneously drive the two locking rods 9 to move. The two second toggle abutting blocks 92 are correspondingly arranged up and down, and there is a distance between the two second toggle abutting blocks 92.

[0034] Preferably, one end of the two locking rods 9 is provided with a step 93, the two steps 93 are arranged up and down, the movement directions of the two locking rods 9 are opposite, the other end of the two locking rods 9 is provided with a lock tongue 94, and the lock tongue 94 is provided with a waterproof ring 95;

[0035] When locked, one end of the lock tongue 94 extends from the lock tongue extension hole 4 and cooperates with the limiting groove 101 on the U-shaped lock rod 1 to limit the movement of the U-shaped lock rod 1 in the through hole 3. The ends of the two lock rods 9 are also respectively provided with a spring support block 96, and one end of the spring 10 supports the spring support block 96.

[0036] Preferably, one end of the lock body 2 is provided with a waterproof plug mounting slot 22, which is provided with a lock core mounting hole 23, a waterproof cover connection hole 24, and a USB charging port 25. A waterproof cover 26 covers the waterproof plug mounting slot 22, which is provided with a connecting rod 21, which is inserted into the waterproof cover connection hole 24. A USB is provided in the USB charging port 25, which is electrically connected to the PCB board 6.

[0037] Preferably, it also includes a rear cover 16 and a front cover 17. The rear cover 16 covers the upper end of the inner lock body 5, and the front cover 17 covers the lower end of the inner lock body 5. A plurality of hooks 161 are provided at intervals on the edge of the rear cover 16. Slots 18 are provided on the side walls of the lock rod mounting slot 7, the lock core mounting slot 8 and the motor mounting slot 15. When the rear cover 16 covers the upper end of the inner lock body 5, the hooks 161 are fixed in cooperation with the slots 18.

[0038] Preferably, the front of the lock body 1 is equipped with a digital touch screen 27, a display screen 28, and a fingerprint sensor 29, all of which are electrically connected to the PCB 6. When the reset switch 13 is reset, the fingerprint and password information stored on the PCB is initialized, making it convenient for the user to change their fingerprint and password. The reset switch 13 is controlled by turning the lock cylinder with a key, so the fingerprint and password can only be reset with the key. The present utility model allows the motor to be controlled to perform electric unlocking by inputting the correct fingerprint or password.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and structure of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent U-shaped lock, comprising a U-shaped lock rod and a lock body, wherein the lock body is provided with two through-holes, the inner side walls of the two through-holes are provided with lock tongue extension holes, and the ends of the U-shaped lock rod are respectively inserted into the through-holes, characterized in that: An inner lock body is provided in the lock body, a PCB board is provided at the bottom of the inner lock body, a lock rod mounting slot and a lock core mounting slot are provided at the upper end of the inner lock body, two lock rods are provided in the lock rod mounting slot, and springs are sleeved on the outside of the two lock rods, a lock core is provided in the lock core mounting slot, a rotary toggle block is provided at one end of the lock core, a reset switch is provided on the PCB board, and the reset switch is located below the rotary toggle block. Rotating the lock core by a key can drive the rotary toggle block to rotate and simultaneously drive the two lock rods to move.

2. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two toggle rods are arranged on the rotating toggle block at intervals, and a first toggle abutting block is provided on each of the two locking rods. When the rotating toggle block rotates, the two toggle rods can respectively abut against the first toggle abutting blocks. The two first toggle abutting blocks are arranged correspondingly up and down, and there is a distance between the two first toggle abutting blocks.

3. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the rotary toggle block rotates, the toggle lever can press the reset switch. When the toggle lever presses the reset switch for a single time equal to 5 seconds to 10 seconds, the reset switch is reset. When the toggle lever presses the reset switch for a single time less than 5 seconds, the reset switch is not reset.

4. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the toggle lever continuously presses the reset switch 3 to 5 times, the reset switch performs a reset; when the toggle lever continuously presses the reset switch less than 3 times, the reset switch does not perform a reset.

5. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor mounting slot is further provided at the upper end of the inner lock body, in which a motor is provided. The motor is electrically connected to the PCB board, and a rotating block is provided on the output shaft of the motor. Two push rods are provided on the rotating block at intervals. When the motor is started, it can drive the rotating block to rotate.

6. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two locking rods are each provided with a second toggle abutting block. When the rotating block rotates, the two push rods can respectively abut against the second toggle abutting block. The two second toggle abutting blocks are correspondingly arranged up and down, and there is a distance between the two second toggle abutting blocks.

7. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the two locking rods is provided with a step, the two steps are arranged up and down, the movement directions of the two locking rods are opposite, the other end of the two locking rods is provided with a lock tongue, and a waterproof ring is provided on the lock tongue; In the locked state, one end of the lock tongue extends out of the lock tongue extension hole and cooperates with the limiting groove on the U-shaped lock rod to limit the movement of the U-shaped lock rod in the through hole.

8. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof plug mounting groove is provided at one end of the lock body, a lock core mounting hole, a waterproof cover connecting hole and a USB charging hole are provided in the waterproof plug mounting groove, a waterproof cover is covered on the waterproof plug mounting groove, a connecting rod is provided on the waterproof cover, and the connecting rod is passed through the waterproof cover connecting hole.

9. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a rear cover and a front cover, the rear cover covers the upper end of the inner lock body, the front cover covers the lower end of the inner lock body, a plurality of hooks are provided at intervals on the edge of the rear cover, and slots are provided on the side walls of the lock rod mounting slot, the lock core mounting slot and the motor mounting slot. When the rear cover covers the upper end of the inner lock body, the hooks are fixed in cooperation with the slots.

10. The smart U-shaped lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A digital touch screen, a display screen and a fingerprint head are provided on the front of the lock body, and the digital touch screen, the display screen and the fingerprint head are all electrically connected to the PCB board.