Waterproof electronic lock

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of locks, and discloses a waterproof electronic lock which comprises a lock shell, a mechanical driving unit and an electronic unit, the lock shell comprises a shell body and an inner cover, a separation element is arranged in the shell body, and the separation element divides the interior of the shell body into a first installation cavity and a second installation cavity; the inner cover is detachably connected with the shell; the mechanical driving unit is arranged in the first mounting cavity; the electronic unit is arranged in the second installation cavity, the inner cover and the shell are detachably connected to block the opening of the second installation cavity, and a sealing gasket is arranged between the inner cover and the shell. According to the waterproof electronic lock, the mechanical driving unit is separated from the electronic unit, waterproof protection is mainly conducted on the electronic unit, the waterproof performance of the electronic lock is enhanced, and meanwhile the manufacturing difficulty of the electronic lock is lowered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of locks and their peripheral supporting facilities, and in particular to a waterproof electronic lock. Background Technology

[0002] Achieving waterproofing in existing lock technologies consistently faces structural challenges. When a lock is locked, its core components are enclosed in a sealed cavity, forming a basic waterproof barrier through the physical isolation of the shell. However, unlocking triggers the mechanical transmission mechanism, creating an opening that directly connects the sealed cavity to the external environment. This opening becomes a weak point in the waterproofing function.

[0003] When unlocked, external water, moisture, and dust can directly enter the lock through this opening, rendering it waterproof after unlocking. Adding a waterproof structure inside the interconnected opening presents technical challenges due to the moving parts. The moving part of a lock is typically the latch, which needs to reciprocate during unlocking and locking, and its trajectory must traverse the boundary between the sealed cavity and the outside environment. Achieving reliable waterproofing on moving parts is far more complex than on static structures.

[0004] Electronic locks eliminate the need for traditional keys and support multiple unlocking methods such as fingerprint, password, and facial recognition. Due to their high convenience, electronic locks are increasingly favored by users. However, waterproofing electronic locks requires dual protection for both mechanical moving parts and electronic components, and they also face the aforementioned challenges. Furthermore, because electronic locks have a large number of additional electronic components compared to mechanical locks, such as circuit boards, sensors, and battery compartments, these components are more sensitive to water and moisture. If waterproofing fails, it can not only cause mechanical jamming but also directly lead to electrical faults such as short circuits and component corrosion, severely affecting the lock's functionality.

[0005] Existing electronic locks typically place the unlocking mechanism and the PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) in the same cavity, sealing the entire structure for waterproofing. However, waterproofing has always been a challenge for electronic locks due to the presence of moving parts in the unlocking mechanism and the opening between the cavity and the outside after unlocking.

[0006] Therefore, how to change the current situation where it is difficult to achieve waterproof performance in electronic locks has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof electronic lock to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, enhance the waterproof effect of electronic locks, and reduce the manufacturing difficulty of electronic locks.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0009] This utility model provides a waterproof electronic lock, comprising:

[0010] A lock case, comprising a housing and an inner cover, wherein a partition element is provided inside the housing to divide the housing into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity; the inner cover is detachably connected to the housing.

[0011] A mechanical drive unit is disposed within the first mounting cavity;

[0012] An electronic unit is disposed in the second mounting cavity. The inner cover is detachably connected to the housing to seal the opening of the second mounting cavity, and a sealing gasket is provided between the inner cover and the housing.

[0013] Preferably, the housing has a mounting post located within the second mounting cavity, and the inner cover is detachably connected to the mounting post.

[0014] Preferably, the inner cover is connected to the mounting post using fastening screws;

[0015] The inner cover has a mounting hole adapted to the fastening screw, and the mounting post has a threaded hole adapted to the fastening screw, the fastening screw passing through the inner cover and threadedly connected to the mounting post;

[0016] The mounting hole is a stepped hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the fastening screw and the inner cover.

[0017] Preferably, the electronic unit is connected to the mechanical drive unit via a cable, and the separating element has a cable pass-through port that allows the cable to pass through;

[0018] A receiving groove is provided at the wire passage, and the receiving groove is connected to the separating element.

[0019] Preferably, the lock case further includes a USB plug, the case has a USB port adapted to the USB plug, the USB port is connected to the second mounting cavity, and the USB plug is plugged into the USB port.

[0020] Preferably, the electronic unit further includes an identification element, the housing has an identification hole adapted to the identification element, the identification element is disposed opposite to the identification hole, and a sealing element is disposed between the identification element and the identification hole.

[0021] Preferably, the identification element has a protrusion that matches the identification hole, the protrusion extending into the identification hole, and the sealing element is sleeved on the outside of the protrusion and abuts against the inner wall of the housing.

[0022] Preferably, the housing has a positioning ring adapted to the sealing gasket, and the sealing gasket is disposed on the positioning ring to limit the relative displacement of the sealing gasket and the housing in the horizontal direction.

[0023] This utility model achieves the following technical effects compared to related technologies: The waterproof electronic lock of this utility model includes a lock shell, a mechanical drive unit, and an electronic unit. The lock shell includes a housing and an inner cover. A partition element is provided inside the housing to divide the housing into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. The inner cover is detachably connected to the housing. The mechanical drive unit is disposed in the first mounting cavity. The electronic unit is disposed in the second mounting cavity. The inner cover is detachably connected to the housing to seal the opening of the second mounting cavity, and a sealing gasket is provided between the inner cover and the housing.

[0024] This utility model discloses a waterproof electronic lock. A separating element divides the housing into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. A mechanical drive unit is disposed in the first mounting cavity, and an electronic unit is disposed in the second mounting cavity. An inner cover is connected to the housing, sealing the opening of the second mounting cavity, and a sealing gasket is placed between the inner cover and the housing. This ensures that the electronic unit is located within the space enclosed by the inner cover and the second mounting cavity, enhancing the waterproof performance of the electronic unit. This waterproof electronic lock, by separating the mechanical drive unit and the electronic unit and utilizing the connection between the inner cover and the housing with a sealing gasket between them, focuses on waterproofing the electronic unit. This enhances the waterproof performance of the electronic lock while reducing the manufacturing difficulty and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of the waterproof electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner cover of the waterproof electronic lock provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Mechanical drive unit; 3. Electronic unit; 4. Inner cover; 5. Sealing gasket; 6. Fastening screw; 7. Mounting post; 8. Cable entry port; 9. USB plug; 10. Identification element. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof electronic lock to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, enhance the waterproof effect of electronic locks, and reduce the manufacturing difficulty of electronic locks.

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] This embodiment provides a waterproof electronic lock; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-3 The lock includes a lock housing, a mechanical drive unit 2, and an electronic unit 3. The lock housing includes a housing 1 and an inner cover 4. A partition element is provided inside the housing 1 to divide the housing 1 into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. The inner cover 4 is detachably connected to the housing 1. The mechanical drive unit 2 is disposed in the first mounting cavity. The electronic unit 3 is disposed in the second mounting cavity. The inner cover 4 is detachably connected to the housing 1 to seal the opening of the second mounting cavity, and a sealing gasket 5 is provided between the inner cover 4 and the housing 1.

[0035] This utility model discloses a waterproof electronic lock. A separating element divides the housing 1 into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity. A mechanical drive unit 2 is disposed in the first mounting cavity, and an electronic unit 3 is disposed in the second mounting cavity. An inner cover 4 is connected to the housing 1, sealing the opening of the second mounting cavity. A sealing gasket 5 is provided between the inner cover 4 and the housing 1, thereby placing the electronic unit 3 within the space enclosed by the inner cover 4 and the second mounting cavity, enhancing the waterproof performance of the electronic unit 3. The inner cover 4 is detachably connected to the housing 1, facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the electronic lock and improving operational convenience. This waterproof electronic lock, by separating the mechanical drive unit 2 and the electronic unit 3 and using the inner cover 4 connected to the housing 1 with a sealing gasket 5 between them, focuses on waterproofing the electronic unit 3. This enhances the waterproof performance of the electronic lock while reducing the manufacturing difficulty and extending its service life.

[0036] It should be explained here that the electronic unit 3 includes a PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) and a battery component to ensure the normal operation of the electronic lock; meanwhile, the specific structure and working principle of the mechanical drive unit 2 of the electronic lock are common knowledge to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] The housing 1 has a mounting post 7 located in the second mounting cavity. The inner cover 4 is detachably connected to the mounting post 7 to seal the second mounting cavity, so that the electronic unit 3 is located in the space enclosed by the inner cover 4 and the second mounting cavity, thereby enhancing the waterproof performance of the electronic unit 3.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, the inner cover 4 and the mounting post 7 are connected by fastening screws 6, which makes the connection secure and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0039] Specifically, the inner cover 4 has mounting holes adapted to the fastening screw 6, and the mounting post 7 has threaded holes adapted to the fastening screw 6. The fastening screw 6 passes through the inner cover 4 and is threadedly connected to the mounting post 7, ensuring a tight connection between the inner cover 4 and the mounting post 7. The mounting holes are stepped holes to prevent the fastening screw 6 from protruding from the inner cover 4. A sealing ring, which can be an O-ring, is provided between the fastening screw 6 and the inner cover 4 to ensure the sealing at the connection between the inner cover 4 and the connecting post.

[0040] More specifically, the electronic unit 3 is connected to the mechanical drive unit 2 via a cable. The separating element has a cable passage 8 that allows the cable to pass through. One end of the cable is connected to the electronic unit 3, and the other end of the cable extends out of the second mounting cavity through the cable passage 8, enters the first mounting cavity, and is connected to the mechanical drive unit 2, ensuring the reliability of the electronic lock.

[0041] In other specific embodiments achievable with this invention, a receiving groove is provided at the cable passage 8. This receiving groove is connected to a separating element to guide the cable, ensuring its stability and thus guaranteeing the reliable connection between the electronic unit 3 and the mechanical drive unit 2. To ensure the sealing of the cable passage 8, adhesive can be injected into the receiving groove for sealing, further enhancing the waterproof performance of the electronic unit 3. In practical applications, a sealing element can also be provided at the cable passage 8.

[0042] Furthermore, the lock housing also includes a USB plug 9. The housing 1 has a USB port adapted to the USB plug 9. The USB plug can connect to the electronic unit 3 via the USB port to meet the emergency power supply and data interaction needs of the electronic unit 3. The USB port is connected to the second mounting cavity. The USB plug 9 is inserted into the USB port to seal the USB port and prevent external moisture, impurities, etc. from entering the second mounting cavity through the USB port. It should be noted that the structure of the USB plug and its working principle of connecting with the electronic unit 3 are conventional methods for those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] Furthermore, the electronic unit 3 also includes an identification element 10. The housing 1 has an identification hole adapted to the identification element 10. The identification element 10 is positioned directly opposite the identification hole. A sealing element is provided between the identification element 10 and the identification hole to seal the gap between the identification element 10 and the housing 1, preventing external moisture, impurities, and other substances from entering the electronic lock through the identification hole, thus ensuring the normal operation of the electronic lock. The identification element 10 can be a fingerprint identification element 10 or a facial recognition element 10, etc., to meet the usage requirements of different types of electronic locks. The structure and working principle of different types of identification elements 10 are common practices for those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In this specific embodiment, the identification element 10 has a protrusion that matches the identification hole. The protrusion extends into the identification hole, and the sealing element is sleeved on the outside of the protrusion and abuts against the inner wall of the housing 1. The sealing element is easy to install and position, and is also easy to disassemble and replace.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] This embodiment provides a waterproof electronic lock. The housing 1 has a positioning ring adapted to the sealing gasket 5. The positioning ring protrudes from the end face of the housing 1, and the sealing gasket 5 is disposed on the positioning ring. After the inner cover 4 is connected to the housing 1, it presses the sealing gasket 5 tightly. The positioning ring can limit the relative displacement of the sealing gasket 5 and the housing 1 in the horizontal direction, and prevent the sealing gasket 5 from being misaligned during the operation of the electronic lock, thereby further ensuring the waterproof performance of the electronic lock and extending the service life of the electronic lock.

[0047] The electronic lock of this utility model divides the inside of the lock shell into two areas, which are used to install the mechanical drive unit 2 and the electronic unit 3 respectively. The inner cover 4 is used to seal the opening of the second installation cavity, so as to achieve separate key protection for the electronic unit 3, ensuring the waterproof performance of the electronic lock while reducing the difficulty of protecting the electronic lock.

[0048] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof electronic lock, characterized in that, include: A lock case, comprising a housing and an inner cover, wherein a partition element is provided inside the housing to divide the housing into a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity; the inner cover is detachably connected to the housing. A mechanical drive unit is disposed within the first mounting cavity; An electronic unit is disposed in the second mounting cavity. The inner cover is detachably connected to the housing to seal the opening of the second mounting cavity, and a sealing gasket is provided between the inner cover and the housing.

2. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing has a mounting post located within the second mounting cavity, and the inner cover is detachably connected to the mounting post.

3. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner cover is connected to the mounting post using fastening screws; The inner cover has a mounting hole adapted to the fastening screw, and the mounting post has a threaded hole adapted to the fastening screw, the fastening screw passing through the inner cover and threadedly connected to the mounting post; The mounting hole is a stepped hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the fastening screw and the inner cover.

4. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic unit is connected to the mechanical drive unit via a cable, and the separating element has a cable pass-through port that allows the cable to pass through; A receiving groove is provided at the wire passage, and the receiving groove is connected to the separating element.

5. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock case also includes a USB plug, and the case has a USB port that is adapted to the USB plug. The USB port is connected to the second mounting cavity, and the USB plug is plugged into the USB port.

6. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic unit further includes an identification element, the housing has an identification hole adapted to the identification element, the identification element is disposed opposite to the identification hole, and a sealing element is disposed between the identification element and the identification hole.

7. The waterproof electronic lock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The identification element has a protrusion that matches the identification hole, the protrusion extending into the identification hole, and the sealing element is sleeved on the outside of the protrusion and abuts against the inner wall of the housing.

8. The waterproof electronic lock according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The housing has a positioning ring adapted to the sealing gasket, and the sealing gasket is disposed on the positioning ring to limit the relative displacement of the sealing gasket and the housing in the horizontal direction.

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