Door lock panel structure and intelligent lock
By designing a snap-fit component in the smart lock, the problem of inconvenient battery replacement is solved, enabling convenient installation and removal of the battery box, and improving battery life and security.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422855321.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
The batteries of existing smart locks are inconvenient to replace, which shortens the battery life and increases safety risks.
A door lock panel structure is designed, including a door lock housing, a battery box, and a snap-fit assembly. The battery box can be easily installed and removed through the snap-fit cooperation of the first and second snap-fit parts.
It improves the ease of disassembling and installing the battery box, reduces the complexity of battery replacement, extends battery life, and reduces safety hazards.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of door lock panel structure, and particularly relates to a door lock panel structure and a smart lock. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of technology, more and more users are choosing smart locks as access control devices for their homes or offices, replacing traditional mechanical keys. This shift eliminates the need for users to carry physical keys, effectively avoiding the embarrassing situation of being unable to unlock a door due to forgetting their keys. Smart locks, with their convenient unlocking methods, are gradually becoming the preferred security device in modern homes and commercial environments.
[0003] Currently, smart locks on the market not only possess basic unlocking functions but also incorporate many advanced technologies, such as video peepholes, remote intercom, and real-time video monitoring. These intelligent designs greatly enhance the user experience and security. However, with the addition of these functions, the power consumption of smart locks has also increased. In particular, real-time monitoring and intercom functions require continuous operation, and the large amount of power consumption significantly shortens battery life. Users have to charge or replace batteries frequently, and in some cases, insufficient power may prevent normal unlocking, thus increasing security risks.
[0004] However, current batteries are often located inside smart locks, and replacing them requires disassembling multiple structural components, making battery replacement inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a door lock panel structure that aims to solve the problem of how to improve the convenience of battery box installation or removal.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:
[0007] In a first aspect, a door lock panel structure is provided, comprising: a door lock housing, a battery compartment, and a latching assembly. The door lock housing has a receiving cavity with an opening on the surface of the door lock housing. The latching assembly includes a first latching portion and a second latching portion that latches with the first latching portion. The first latching portion is located in the receiving cavity and adjacent to the opening. The second latching portion is located at one end of the battery compartment, and the other end of the battery compartment is inserted into the receiving cavity at the opening, so that the first latching portion latches with the second latching portion.
[0008] In some embodiments, the second fastener is a slot formed on the battery box, and the first fastener is fastened into the slot.
[0009] In some embodiments, the first fastener is a slot formed in the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and one end of the second fastener is fastened to the slot.
[0010] In some embodiments, the second fastener includes a spring arm connected to the battery box and a fastener head disposed on the spring arm and fastened into the slot.
[0011] In some embodiments, the buckle head has a first guide surface and a second guide surface disposed opposite to the first guide surface.
[0012] In some embodiments, the battery box includes a box body inserted into the accommodating cavity and a cover plate connected to the box body. The cover plate is bent circumferentially along the box body and covers the opening, and a second fastener is connected to the cover plate.
[0013] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is further provided with a first guide portion, the first guide portion extending along the insertion direction of the box body, and the box body is further provided with a first guide groove, the first guide portion being partially located in the first guide groove.
[0014] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is further provided with a second guide portion, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are disposed opposite to each other, and the box body is provided with a second guide groove corresponding to the position of the second guide portion, with the second guide portion partially located in the second guide groove.
[0015] In some embodiments, the cover plate has a positioning hole, and the first guide portion has a connecting hole corresponding to the position of the positioning hole. The door lock panel structure also includes a connector, one end of which is inserted into the positioning hole and located in the connecting hole to connect the cover plate and the first guide portion.
[0016] Secondly, a smart lock is also provided, which includes the door lock panel structure. The smart lock also includes a main board control module connected to the door lock housing, a battery disposed in the battery box, and a conductive component made of conductive material. One end of the conductive component is located in the accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the battery, and the other end of the conductive component is electrically connected to the main board control module.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:
[0018] The door lock panel structure allows the battery compartment installed inside the door lock housing to be pulled out downwards, so that the first and second latches can be disengaged, and the battery inside the battery compartment can be replaced. After the battery is replaced, the battery compartment can be inserted into the receiving cavity with the opening facing upwards, so that the first and second latches can be engaged, thereby improving the convenience of battery compartment disassembly or installation. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or exemplary technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the smart lock provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An explosion diagram of a smart lock;
[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the door lock housing and battery box of a smart lock;
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of point A;
[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the door lock housing and battery box of the smart lock in the image;
[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 An exploded diagram of the battery box.
[0026] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0027] 100. Smart lock; 10. Lock housing; 20. Battery box; 201. Main board control module; 202. Knob; 203. Lock cylinder; 204. Motion mechanism module; 205. Fingerprint module; 110. Receiving cavity; 111. First guide part; 112. Second guide part; 30. Snap-on assembly; 31. Snap-on slot; 101. Opening; 21. Box body; 22. Cover plate; 210. First guide groove; 220. Second guide groove; 221. Positioning hole; 114. Connecting hole; 41. Conductive component; 32. Second snap part; 321. Elastic arm; 322. Snap-on head; 323. First guide surface; 324. Second guide surface; 40. Battery; 211. Box cover; 212. Box body; Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are for ease of description only, not to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.
[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a door lock panel structure and a smart lock 100 having the same. The smart lock 100 can be installed on a door and can be installed from the inside of the door or fixed from the outside, making it safe and reliable.
[0031] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The door lock panel structure includes: a door lock housing 10, a battery box 20, and a latch assembly 30.
[0032] The door lock housing 10 has a receiving cavity 110, and the receiving cavity 110 has an opening 101 on the surface of the door lock housing 10. After the door lock panel structure is installed on the door, the opening 101 on the door lock housing 10 is set downward.
[0033] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The latching assembly 30 includes a first latching portion and a second latching portion 32 that latches with the first latching portion. The first latching portion is located in the receiving cavity 110 and adjacent to the opening 101. The second latching portion 32 is located at one end of the battery box 20. The other end of the battery box 20 is inserted into the receiving cavity 110 at the opening 101, so that the first latching portion latches with the second latching portion 32. It can be understood that the latching engagement of the first latching portion and the second latching portion 32 can improve the convenience of disassembling and installing the battery box 20. The battery box 20 can accommodate the battery 40. When the battery box 20 is removed from the receiving cavity 110, the battery 40 is removed from the receiving cavity 110 together with the battery box 20; when the battery box 20 is installed in the receiving cavity 110, the battery 40 is also located in the receiving cavity 110 and can supply power to the electrical components of the door lock panel structure.
[0034] The door lock panel structure provided in this application embodiment can pull out the battery box 20 installed in the door lock housing 10 downwards so that the first and second latches 32 can be disengaged, and the battery 40 in the battery box 20 can be replaced. After the battery 40 is replaced, the battery box 20 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 110 with the opening 101 facing upwards so that the first and second latches 32 can be fastened together, thereby improving the convenience of disassembling or installing the battery box 20.
[0035] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the second buckle 32 is a buckle groove formed on the battery box 20, and the first buckle is snapped into the buckle groove.
[0036] Optionally, the connection process between the battery box 20 and the door lock housing 10 is simplified by the snap-fit of the slot and the first snap part, avoiding complicated threads or other connection methods, and improving the efficiency of disassembling or installing the battery box 20.
[0037] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the first fastener is a slot 31 formed in the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 110, and one end of the second fastener 32 is fastened to the slot 31.
[0038] Optionally, the second buckle 32 is securely engaged by the slot 31 and the second buckle 32, thereby enhancing the bond between the battery box 20 and the door lock housing 10.
[0039] The combination of the slot 31 and the second buckle 32 allows the battery box 20 to be easily inserted into and fixed in the receiving cavity 110, improving the efficiency of disassembling or installing the battery box 20.
[0040] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the second buckle 32 includes a spring arm 321 that is connected to the battery box 20 and has elastic restoring force, and a buckle head 322 disposed on the spring arm 321 and snapped into the buckle slot 31.
[0041] Optionally, the second latch 32 can be made of plastic, allowing the elastic arm 321 to undergo a certain degree of elastic deformation, so that the latch head 322 can be engaged into the slot 31, or driven to slide out of the slot 31. This allows the latch head 322 to easily engage into or disengage from the slot 31, making the installation or removal of the battery box 20 faster and more convenient.
[0042] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the buckle head 322 is provided with a first guide surface 323 and a second guide surface 324 disposed opposite to the first guide surface 323.
[0043] The first guide surface 323 is used to guide the latching head 322 to engage with the opening 101. At this time, the elastic arm 321 undergoes elastic deformation. When the latching head 322 moves to the slot 31, the elastic arm 321 drives the latching head 322 to engage with the slot 31. The second guide surface 324 is used to guide the latching head 322 to slide out of the slot 31.
[0044] Optionally, the first guide surface 323 and the second guide surface 324 are provided so that the latch head 322 can smoothly enter or leave the slot 31, improving the convenience of installing or removing the battery box 20.
[0045] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the battery box 20 includes a box body 21 inserted into the accommodating cavity 110 and a cover plate 22 connected to the box body 21. The cover plate 22 is bent around the circumference of the box body 21 and covers the opening 101. The second fastening part 32 is connected to the edge of the cover plate 22.
[0046] Please see Figures 2 to 4 Optionally, the cover plate 22 surrounds the box body 21, and the shape of the opening 101 is adapted to the shape of the cover plate 22. The curved design of the cover plate 22 allows it to fit more tightly with the box body 21, preventing dust or moisture from entering the box body 21. The cover plate 22 can also seal the opening 101, improving the sealing and protection capabilities of the accommodating cavity 110. The battery 40 is housed inside the box body 21.
[0047] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 110 is further provided with a first guide portion 111, the first guide portion 111 extends along the insertion direction of the box body 21, and the box body 21 is further provided with a first guide groove 210, the first guide portion 111 being partially located in the first guide groove 210.
[0048] Optionally, the cooperation between the first guide portion 111 and the first guide groove 210 can effectively guide the box body 21 to accurately insert into the receiving cavity 110, ensuring that the battery box 20 can be accurately installed in place and avoiding poor electrical contact caused by improper assembly. It also reduces human error during the assembly process, making the installation process more stable and precise.
[0049] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 110 is further provided with a second guide portion 112. The first guide portion 111 and the second guide portion 112 are arranged opposite to each other. The box body 21 is provided with a second guide groove 220 corresponding to the position of the second guide portion 112. The second guide portion 112 is partially located in the second guide groove 220.
[0050] Optionally, the first guide groove 210 and the second guide groove 220 are located on two opposite surfaces of the box body 21. Through the dual guiding effect, the guiding effect on the battery box 20 is enhanced, ensuring that the box body 21 can be stably and accurately inserted into the receiving cavity 110.
[0051] Optionally, the cooperation of the first guide portion 111 and the second guide portion 112 can effectively reduce the shaking or displacement of the battery box 20 during the insertion process, ensure the accuracy and stability of the assembly, and improve the reliability of the door lock panel structure.
[0052] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the cover plate 22 is provided with a positioning hole 221, and the first guide portion 111 is provided with a connecting hole 114 corresponding to the position of the positioning hole 221. The door lock panel structure also includes a connector, one end of which is inserted into the positioning hole 221 and located in the connecting hole 114 to connect the cover plate 22 and the first guide portion 111.
[0053] Optionally, the connector can be a screw, and the connecting hole 114 can be a threaded hole. The cooperation between the screw and the threaded hole enhances the reliability of the connection, avoids the risk of the cover plate 22 loosening or the battery box 20 falling off, and improves the stability of the overall device.
[0054] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the door lock panel structure further includes a main board control module 201 connected to the door lock housing 10, a battery 40 disposed in the battery box 20, and a conductive element 41 made of conductive material. One end of the conductive element 41 is located in the accommodating cavity 110 and is electrically connected to the battery 40, and the other end of the conductive element 41 is electrically connected to the main board control module 201.
[0055] Please see Figures 5 to 6 Optionally, an electrode sheet (not shown) is provided on the outer surface of the box body 21. The electrode sheet is electrically connected to the battery 40 inside the battery box 20. After the battery box 20 is inserted into the receiving cavity 110, the electrode sheet abuts against and is electrically connected to the conductive element 41. The electrode sheet and the conductive element 41 can be made of copper.
[0056] Understandably, the battery box 20 contains four batteries 40, which can be AAA batteries or size 7 batteries.
[0057] Please see Figures 5 to 6 Optionally, the box body 21 includes a box body 212 and a box cover 211 that detachably covers the box body 212. The battery 40 is housed inside the box body 212, and the electrode sheet is disposed on the box body 212. The first guide groove 210 is located on the box cover 211, and the second guide groove 220 is located on the box body 212.
[0058] This utility model also proposes a smart lock, which includes a door lock panel structure. The specific structure of the door lock panel structure is as described in the above embodiments. Since this smart lock adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it also has all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.
[0059] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the smart lock 100 also includes a motion mechanism module 204 connected to the lock housing 10, a fingerprint module 205 connected to the lock housing 10, and a lock cylinder 203 module connected to the motion mechanism module 204. The motion mechanism module 204 is also provided with a knob 202, so that the smart lock 100 has the functions of fingerprint unlocking, digital password unlocking and key mechanical unlocking.
[0060] Understandably, fingerprint modules allow users to unlock directly with their fingerprints, while digital passwords allow users to unlock directly with their passwords, and mechanical keys allow users to unlock directly with their keys. The motherboard controls the multi-functional settings of the module, improving user convenience.
[0061] The integrated modular smart lock 100 provided in this embodiment has a size of 36cm*42cm*120cm, which can meet the installation requirements of doors with a 20cm door frame.
[0062] The above are merely optional embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit 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 door lock panel structure, characterized in that, include: The lock includes a door lock housing, a battery compartment, and a latching assembly. The door lock housing has a receiving cavity with an opening on its surface. The latching assembly includes a first latching part and a second latching part that latches with the first latching part. The first latching part is located in the receiving cavity and adjacent to the opening. The second latching part is located at one end of the battery compartment. The other end of the battery compartment is inserted into the receiving cavity at the opening, so that the first latching part latches with the second latching part.
2. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second fastener is a slot formed on the battery box, and the first fastener is fastened into the slot.
3. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first fastening part is a slot formed in the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and one end of the second fastening part is fastened to the slot.
4. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The second fastening part includes a spring arm that connects to the battery box and a fastening head that is disposed on the spring arm and fastened into the slot.
5. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The buckle head has a first guide surface and a second guide surface disposed opposite to the first guide surface.
6. The door lock panel structure as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The battery box includes a box body inserted into the accommodating cavity and a cover plate connected to the box body. The cover plate is bent along the circumference of the box body and covers the opening. The second fastener is connected to the cover plate.
7. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the accommodating cavity is also provided with a first guide portion, which extends along the insertion direction of the box body. The box body is also provided with a first guide groove, and the first guide portion is partially located in the first guide groove.
8. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The inner wall of the accommodating cavity is also provided with a second guide portion. The first guide portion and the second guide portion are arranged opposite to each other. The box body is provided with a second guide groove corresponding to the position of the second guide portion. The second guide portion is partially located in the second guide groove.
9. The door lock panel structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The cover plate has a positioning hole, and the first guide part has a connecting hole corresponding to the position of the positioning hole. The door lock panel structure also includes a connector, one end of which is inserted into the positioning hole and located in the connecting hole to connect the cover plate and the first guide part.
10. A smart lock, characterized in that, Including the door lock panel structure as described in any one of claims 1-9, the smart lock further includes a main board control module connected to the door lock housing, a battery disposed in the battery box, and a conductive component made of conductive material, one end of the conductive component being located in the accommodating cavity and electrically connected to the battery, and the other end of the conductive component being electrically connected to the main board control module.