Side-bouncing drawer type key cabinet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a side-bouncing drawer type key cabinet, which comprises a shell, a key cabinet body, a key cabinet body and a key cabinet body, the storage box is arranged in the shell in a sliding mode through a linear sliding rail, the storage box slides into the shell or slides out of the shell from the opening of the shell, and when the storage box slides into the shell, an outer side plate of the storage box serves as an outer side plate of the shell; the lock structure comprises a lockset and a spring bolt which are paired, the lockset is arranged on the inner surface of the other side plate, opposite to the open side, of the shell, and the spring bolt is arranged on the outer surface of the inner side plate, away from the open side, of the storage box; one end of the pop-up spring is arranged on the inner surface of the other side plate, opposite to the open side, of the shell, and the other end of the pop-up spring is arranged on the outer surface of the inner side plate, away from the open side, of the storage box. According to the key cabinet, the storage box arranged in the key cabinet can pop out from the side face, space is saved, and operation is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of key management. More specifically, this utility model relates to a side-spring drawer type key cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Keys are common lock-picking tools in people's lives, and many organizations require a large number of keys. The common practice for key management is to string keys together and hang them in one place, which often results in disarray, loss, or theft. To solve this problem, key cabinets have emerged. Key cabinets facilitate centralized and secure key management, concentrating keys in a secure, intelligent cabinet and enabling secure, digital, and intelligent management. Chinese Patent Publication No. CN218623834U, published on March 14, 2023, entitled "Automatic Door Key Cabinet," discloses a key cabinet including a cabinet body with an openable and closable door and a storage compartment. The inner side of the door is provided with a long, narrow slide rail. An automatic door closer includes a drive mechanism and a robotic arm. The drive mechanism is located on the top cover of the storage compartment. One end of the robotic arm is hinged to the drive mechanism, and the other end of the robotic arm is slidably disposed in the slide rail. Driven by the drive mechanism, the other end of the robotic arm reciprocates between the start and end points of the slide rail, opening or closing the door. A control component is electrically connected to the drive mechanism. In this patent, to retrieve the key, the cabinet door must be opened, which is inconvenient in confined spaces. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a side-pop-out drawer key cabinet, in which the storage box can pop out from the side, which not only saves space but also makes operation more convenient.

[0004] To achieve these objectives and other advantages of this utility model, this utility model provides a side-spring drawer type key cabinet, comprising:

[0005] The shell is hollow inside and open on one side;

[0006] A storage box is slidably disposed within the housing, sliding into or out of the housing from the open side of the housing. When the storage box slides into the housing, the outer side plate of the storage box serves as the outer side plate of the housing.

[0007] A locking structure comprising a mating lock and a latch, the lock being disposed on the inner surface of the opposite side plate of the housing to the open side, and the latch being disposed on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box away from the open side;

[0008] The spring has one end located on the inner surface of the side plate opposite the open side of the housing, and the other end located on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box away from the open side.

[0009] Preferably, in the side-drawer key cabinet, the storage box is slidably disposed within the housing, specifically comprising: a straight slide rail is provided on both the bottom plate and the inner surface of the rear side plate of the housing, and the sliding plates of the two straight slide rails are respectively fixedly disposed on the outer surface of the rear side plate and the lower surface of the bottom plate of the storage box.

[0010] Preferably, in the side-drawer key cabinet, the lock includes:

[0011] An electric spring lock includes: a left lever and a right lever arranged side by side, wherein a locking hook is provided on the right lever for hooking the locking tongue; a telescopic spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the left lever and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the right lever; and a drive motor, wherein a toggle shaft is fixedly provided on the outer edge of the end of the output shaft, and the toggle shaft is used to drive the left lever to rotate.

[0012] A mechanical lock is located below the electric spring lock. A locking tongue lever is fixedly installed between the left lever and the rotating shaft of the mechanical lock. The rotation of the locking tongue lever drives the left lever to rotate.

[0013] Preferably, the side-spring drawer key cabinet further includes an unlocking input control panel, which is disposed on the front panel of the housing. The unlocking input control panel is provided with a digital password input area and a fingerprint recognition area. The unlocking input control panel and the electric spring lock are both electrically connected to a central control plate, which is disposed on the inner surface of the other side panel of the housing opposite to the open side.

[0014] Preferably, the side-drawer key cabinet also includes a wall mount, which is mounted on the rear panel of the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the side-drawer key cabinet has a battery compartment on the side panel opposite to the open side of the housing, with the opening of the battery compartment facing outwards. The central control panel and the unlocking input control panel are both electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment.

[0016] Preferably, the side-drawer key cabinet is further provided with an LED soft light strip on the storage box, and the LED soft light strip is electrically connected to the battery.

[0017] Preferably, in the side-drawer key cabinet, the top plate of the housing has an inwardly bent portion at the edge of the open side, the bottom plate of the housing has an L-shaped second bent portion at the edge of the open side, and the height of the upper edges of the two side plates of the storage box is higher than the height of the top plate of the storage box.

[0018] This invention offers at least the following advantages: The housing is hollow with one open side, allowing the storage box to slide within it. A lock and latch are installed inside the housing, locking the box when it is fully closed and inside the housing. When the lock is opened, a spring ejects the storage box from the side, saving space and making operation more convenient. Furthermore, the concealed linear slide rail for the storage box makes the key cabinet surface look cleaner and more streamlined, preventing dust and debris from entering the slide rail and ensuring its smooth operation and durability. In addition, the locks in this invention include both electric and mechanical locks, enabling intelligent unlocking and manual unlocking in case of power failure.

[0019] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the back of the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a right view of the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a left view of the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the lock in the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a side view of the lock mechanism in the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a bottom view of the lock mechanism in the side-spring drawer key cabinet of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can implement it based on the description.

[0029] It should be understood that terms such as “having,” “comprising,” and “including” as used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods described in the following embodiments are conventional methods, and the reagents and materials described are commercially available. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection or setting, detachable connection or setting, or integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. The terms "lateral," "longitudinal," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0031] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the side-spring drawer key cabinet provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 1, which is hollow inside and has an open side; a storage box 2, which is slidably disposed inside the housing 1 and slides into or out of the housing 1 from the open side of the housing 1, wherein when the storage box 2 slides into the housing 1, the outer side plate of the storage box 2 serves as the outer side plate of the housing 1; a lock structure, which includes a paired lock and a latch 12, wherein the lock is disposed on the inner surface of the other side plate of the housing 1 opposite to the open side, and the latch 12 is disposed on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box 2 away from the open side; and a spring 9, one end of which is disposed on the inner surface of the other side plate of the housing 1 opposite to the open side, and the other end of which is disposed on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box 2 away from the open side.

[0032] In the above embodiment, the housing 1 is a one-piece housing 1, and the open side can be located on the left or right side, preferably on the right side. Specifically, the storage box 2 includes a left side plate, a right side plate, a top plate, a bottom plate, and a rear side plate. The width of the left and right side plates is wider than the width of the top and bottom plates of the storage box 2, and the width and height of the right side plate are adapted to the open side of the housing 1. When the storage box 2 slides into the housing 1, the outer side plate of the storage box 2 can serve as the outer side plate of the housing 1. The highest point of the left and right sides of the storage box 2 is slightly higher than the height of the top side plate. The top plate of the housing 1 has an inward first bend 13 at the edge of the open side, and the bottom plate of the housing 1 has an L-shaped second bend 14 at the edge of the open side. The first bend 13 locks the upper end of the left side plate of the storage box 2, preventing the left side plate from sliding out of the housing 1. When the storage box 2 is fully inserted into the housing 1, the first bend 13 and the second bend 14 are provided, and the right side plate of the box body is located in the space between the first bend 13 and the second bend 14, making the right side plate of the storage box 2 integrated with the housing 1. It should be noted that the description of the left and right side plates of the storage box 2 refers to the side plate on the left-hand side when facing the storage box 2, and the side plate on the right-hand side is the right-hand side plate. A key management node 4 is provided on the inner surface of the rear side plate of the storage box 2 for storing the key. The storage box 2 is slidably disposed in the housing 1, sliding into or out of the housing 1 from the open side. A lock and a latch 12 are provided inside the housing 1. When the storage box 2 is fully closed, that is, fully inserted into the housing 1, it can be locked. When the lock is opened, the pop-out spring 9 pushes the storage box 2 out from the side, which saves space and makes operation more convenient. The pop-out spring 9 can be, for example, a torsion spring.

[0033] In one specific embodiment, the slidable arrangement of the storage box 2 within the housing 1 specifically includes: a straight slide rail 5 is provided on both the bottom plate and the inner surface of the rear side plate of the housing 1, and the sliding plates of the two straight slide rails 5 are respectively fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the rear side plate and the lower surface of the bottom plate of the storage box 2.

[0034] In the above embodiment, two invisible linear slide rails 5 are provided inside the housing 1, which makes the key cabinet surface look more concise and smooth, and also prevents dust and debris from entering the linear slide rails 5, ensuring the smoothness and durability of the linear slide rails 5.

[0035] In one specific implementation, such as Figures 6-8 As shown, the lock includes:

[0036] An electric spring lock 10 includes: a left lever 103 and a right lever 104 arranged side by side, wherein a locking hook is provided on the right lever 104 for hooking the locking tongue 12; a telescopic spring 106, one end of which is fixedly connected to the left lever 103 and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the right lever 104; and a drive motor 101, wherein a toggle shaft 102 is fixedly provided on the outer edge of the end of the output shaft 107, and the toggle shaft 102 is used to drive the left lever 103 to rotate.

[0037] A mechanical lock 11 is disposed below the electric spring lock 10. A locking tongue lever 105 is fixedly disposed between the left lever 103 and the rotation shaft of the mechanical lock 11. The locking tongue lever 105 rotates to drive the left lever 103 to rotate.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the lock is equipped with both an electric spring lock 10 for intelligent opening and a mechanical lock 11 for manual opening in the absence of power. Specifically, both the left lever 103 and the right lever 104 are configured to rotate around a fixed shaft 109. To facilitate the drive of the left lever by the drive motor's actuation shaft, the left side of the left lever is L-shaped. To facilitate the fixing of the telescopic spring 106, a protruding shaft 108 is provided on both the left lever 103 and the right lever 104 to fix the telescopic spring 106. One end of the latch lever 105 can also be fixed to the protruding shaft 108 of the left lever 103. When unlocking, the left lever 103 is moved by the lever shaft 103 of the drive electromechanical 101, causing the left lever 103 to rotate. The extension spring 106 is stretched, which drives the right lever 104 to rotate and release the lock tongue 12 hooked by the right lever lock hook. Then the storage box 2 is ejected by the spring 9.

[0039] In one specific embodiment, an unlocking input control panel 3 is also included, which is disposed on the front panel of the housing 1. The unlocking input control panel 3 is provided with a digital password input area 301 and a fingerprint recognition area 302. Both the unlocking input control panel 3 and the electric spring lock 10 are electrically connected to a central control plate 8, which is disposed on the inner surface of the side panel of the housing 1 opposite to the open side. A wall mount 7 is also included, which is disposed on the rear panel of the housing 1.

[0040] In the above embodiment, both the unlocking input control panel 3 and the electric spring lock 10 are electrically connected to the central control board 8. When the staff enters a digital password or fingerprint, the central control board 8 receives the unlocking signal and outputs an unlocking signal to the electric spring, releasing the bolt 12. Existing technology is used for both digital password unlocking and fingerprint unlocking to achieve this function. The wall mount 7 facilitates fixing the key cabinet to the wall.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, a battery compartment 6 is provided on the side plate opposite to the open side of the housing 1. The opening of the battery compartment 6 faces outward, and the central control panel 8 and the unlocking input control panel 3 are both electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment 6.

[0042] In one specific embodiment, an LED soft light strip is also provided on the storage box 2. The LED soft light strip is electrically connected to the battery. The setting of the LED soft light strip not only increases the atmosphere, but also makes it convenient for nighttime use.

[0043] The number of devices and processing scale described herein are for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model. Applications, modifications, and variations of this utility model will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0044] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A side-opening drawer type key cabinet, characterized in that, include: The shell is hollow inside and open on one side; A storage box is slidably disposed within the housing, sliding into or out of the housing from the open side of the housing. When the storage box slides into the housing, the outer side plate of the storage box serves as the outer side plate of the housing. A locking structure comprising a mating lock and a latch, the lock being disposed on the inner surface of the opposite side plate of the housing to the open side, and the latch being disposed on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box away from the open side; The spring has one end located on the inner surface of the side plate opposite the open side of the housing, and the other end located on the outer surface of the inner side plate of the storage box away from the open side.

2. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box is slidably disposed within the housing, specifically comprising: a straight slide rail is provided on both the bottom plate and the inner surface of the rear side plate of the housing, and the sliding plates of the two straight slide rails are respectively fixedly disposed on the outer surface of the rear side plate and the lower surface of the bottom plate of the storage box.

3. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lock includes: An electric spring lock includes: a left lever and a right lever arranged side by side, wherein a locking hook is provided on the right lever for hooking the locking tongue; a telescopic spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the left lever and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the right lever; and a drive motor, wherein a toggle shaft is fixedly provided on the outer edge of the end of the output shaft, and the toggle shaft is used to drive the left lever to rotate. A mechanical lock is located below the electric spring lock. A locking tongue lever is fixedly installed between the left lever and the rotating shaft of the mechanical lock. The rotation of the locking tongue lever drives the left lever to rotate.

4. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an unlocking input control panel, which is located on the front panel of the housing. The unlocking input control panel is provided with a digital password input area and a fingerprint recognition area. The unlocking input control panel and the electric spring lock are both electrically connected to a central control plate, which is located on the inner surface of the other side panel of the housing opposite to the open side.

5. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a wall mount, which is mounted on the rear panel of the housing.

6. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A battery compartment is provided on the side plate opposite to the open side of the housing. The opening of the battery compartment faces outward. The central control panel and the unlocking input control panel are both electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment.

7. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 6, characterized in that, An LED soft light strip is also provided on the storage box, and the LED soft light strip is electrically connected to the battery.

8. The side-drawer key cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate of the housing has an inwardly bent portion at the edge of the open side, and the bottom plate of the housing has an L-shaped bent portion at the edge of the open side. The height of the upper edges of the two side plates of the storage box is higher than the height of the top plate of the storage box.

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