Electronic key and intelligent lock

Abstract

The electronic key is used for being matched with an electronic lock cylinder of the intelligent lockset, the electronic key comprises a shell assembly, a frame and a control module, the shell assembly is provided with a mounting cavity, the frame comprises a frame body and an insertion barrel which are integrally formed, and the insertion barrel is provided with a control module. The frame body is provided with a mounting groove and a first mounting hole communicating with the mounting groove and the inserting cylinder, the frame body is mounted in the mounting cavity, the inserting cylinder is arranged on the surface of the shell assembly in a protruding mode, the control module is fixedly mounted in the mounting groove, and a first type-c interface of the control module penetrates out of the first mounting hole and is contained in the inserting cylinder so as to be used for being in butt joint with the electronic lock cylinder. According to the technical scheme, the torsion borne by the first type-c interface is greatly reduced, and the situation that the first type-c interface is damaged due to the fact that the torsion borne by the first type-c interface is too large is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of locks, in particular to an electronic key and an intelligent lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of social economy and the progress of technology, various intelligent locks have emerged, among which, the intelligent lock usually comprises an electronic lock cylinder and an electronic key. When the electronic key is used to unlock the electronic lock cylinder, the electronic key needs to be inserted into the plug-in slot of the electronic lock cylinder, so that the electronic key and the electronic lock cylinder are connected, and then the right to rotate the lock cylinder module of the electronic lock cylinder is obtained. Finally, the connecting member in the electronic lock cylinder is rotated by rotating the electronic key, so as to drive the lock pin of the lock body to move, thereby realizing unlocking.

[0003] However, in the related art, the interface of the electronic key is generally fixed on the shell assembly by means of plug-in, and is exposed on the shell assembly. In this way, when the connecting member in the electronic lock cylinder is rotated by rotating the electronic key, the force of the electronic key on the electronic lock cylinder is entirely transmitted to the electronic lock cylinder by the interface of the electronic key. The interface of the electronic key is weak in torsional strength and is easily damaged when subjected to torsion. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The main purpose of the present application is to provide an electronic key, which aims to improve the problem that in the existing electronic key, the interface is generally fixed on the shell assembly by means of plug-in, and is exposed on the shell assembly, resulting in that the interface of the electronic key is easily damaged when subjected to torsion.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the electronic key provided by the present application is used to cooperate with the electronic lock cylinder of the intelligent lock, and comprises a shell assembly, a frame and a control module.

[0006] The shell assembly has a mounting cavity.

[0007] The frame comprises an integrally formed frame body and a plug-in barrel. The frame body is provided with a mounting slot and a first mounting hole communicating the mounting slot and the plug-in barrel. The frame body is mounted in the mounting cavity, and the plug-in barrel protrudes from the surface of the shell assembly.

[0008] The control module is fixedly installed in the mounting slot. The first type-c interface of the control module passes through the first mounting hole and is accommodated in the plug-in barrel, so as to be connected with the electronic lock cylinder.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting slot is arranged along the thickness direction of the frame body. The shell assembly comprises two panels, and the two panels are connected with the frame body respectively to form the mounting cavity. The two panels also cover two slot openings of the mounting slot respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the panel is connected to the frame body by a detachable connection.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the panel is connected to the frame body by a buckle connection.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the panel is connected to the frame body by a screw structure threaded connection.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the plug-in barrel is connected to one side of the length direction of the frame body, the other side of the length direction of the frame body is provided with a second mounting hole in communication with the mounting slot, and the second type-c interface of the control module is exposed to the outside of the frame body through the second mounting hole.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the electronic key further comprises a first sealing member, which is detachably connected with the plug-in barrel to shield the first type-c interface.

[0015] And / or, the shell assembly further comprises a dust cover and a second sealing member, the dust cover is connected with the frame body and is arranged adjacent to the second mounting hole, and the second sealing member is detachably connected with the dust cover to shield the second type-c interface.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the control module comprises a battery, a control assembly and a control switch, the battery is electrically connected with the control assembly, and the control switch is used to control the on-off of the electrical connection between the battery and the control assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the frame body is made of metal, and the control module is further electrically connected with the frame body.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the control module comprises at least two authorized components, each of which is used to verify the identity information of the operator, and when the identity information is passed, the authorized information is sent to the lock cylinder through the first type-c interface.

[0019] The present application also provides an intelligent lock, which comprises an electronic lock cylinder and the electronic key of any one of the above.

[0020] The electronic lock cylinder comprises a lock cylinder module arranged rotatably, the lock cylinder module is provided with a plug-in slot matched with the plug-in barrel, a third interface of the lock cylinder module is exposed to the plug-in slot, and when the plug-in barrel is plugged into the plug-in slot, the electronic key is connected with the lock cylinder module through the first type-c interface and the third interface.

[0021] The electronic key provided by the embodiment of the present application has the first type-c interface of the control module accommodated in the plug-in barrel, and the plug-in barrel forms a surrounding protection structure on the periphery of the first type-c interface. When the electronic key is used to unlock the electronic lock cylinder, the plug-in barrel is plugged into the plug-in slot of the lock cylinder, the first type-c interface is matched with the third interface of the electronic lock, and when the connecting piece in the electronic lock cylinder is rotated by rotating the electronic key, the operator applies a force to the shell assembly and the frame by holding the shell assembly. Then, the force is transmitted to the lock cylinder assembly through the plug-in cooperation of the plug-in barrel and the plug-in slot, so as to drive the lock cylinder module to rotate the connecting piece. In this process, the plug-in barrel bears the torsion force, and the first type-c interface is protected, thereby greatly reducing the torsion force received by the first type-c interface. In this way, the first type-c interface is prevented from being damaged by the torsion force, and the reliability and service life of the first type-c interface are improved. It can be seen that the technical solution of the present application accommodates the first type-c interface in the plug-in barrel, forms a surrounding protection mechanism on the periphery of the first type-c interface, avoids exposing the first type-c interface directly on the surface of the shell assembly, and transmits the force by using the plug-in barrel. The torsion force received by the first type-c interface is greatly reduced, and the first type-c interface is prevented from being damaged by excessive torsion force. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0023] Figure 1 The structure diagram of an embodiment of the electronic key of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 The structure diagram of an embodiment of the electronic key of the present application; Figure 1 Another view of the electronic key in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 The structure diagram of an embodiment of the electronic key of the present application; Figure 1 The exploded view of the electronic key in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 The structure diagram of an embodiment of the electronic key of the present application; Figure 3 The structure diagram of an embodiment of the electronic key of the present application;

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0028] 100, electronic key; 10, shell assembly; 11, panel; 111, buckle; 12, dust cover; 13, second sealing element; 20, frame; 21, frame body; 211, mounting groove; 212, first mounting hole; 213, second mounting hole; 22, plug-in barrel; 30, control module; 31, first type-c interface; 32, second type-c interface; 33, control assembly; 34, control switch; 35, indicator light; 36, fingerprint authorization assembly; 37, display screen.

[0029] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments in combination with the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "fixation" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; can be internal communication of two elements or interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In addition, in the present application, the description such as "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that the technical solutions can be realized by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

[0033] The embodiments of the present application provide an electronic key 100 for cooperating with an electronic lock cylinder of a smart lock, specifically, the electronic key 100 can be used to perform unlocking operation on the electronic lock cylinder. Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiments of the present application, the electronic key 100 includes a shell assembly 10, a frame 20 and a control module 30.

[0034] The shell assembly 10 has a mounting cavity for accommodating components such as the control module 30 of the electronic key 100, forming a protective package. The shell assembly 10 is also used for the operator to hold, so as to apply force to the electronic key 100 when the electronic key 100 is inserted into the insertion slot of the electronic lock cylinder, so that the electronic key 100 rotates. The outer surface of the shell assembly 10 can also be provided with some anti-skid lines to improve the operator's grip feeling of the electronic key 100.

[0035] The frame 20 includes an integrally formed frame body 21 and an insertion barrel 22. The frame body 21 is provided with a mounting slot 211 and a first mounting hole 212 communicating the mounting slot 211 and the insertion barrel 22. The frame body 21 is mounted in the mounting cavity and makes the insertion barrel 22 protrude from the surface of the shell assembly 10. The insertion barrel 22 protruding from the surface of the shell assembly 10 is mainly used for easy insertion and cooperation with the insertion slot of the electronic lock cylinder.

[0036] Considering that the electronic key 100 is used in cooperation with the electronic lock cylinder, the insertion barrel 22 is used for insertion and cooperation with the insertion slot of the electronic lock cylinder, and when the electronic key 100 rotates to drive the connecting member in the electronic lock cylinder to rotate, the force is transmitted through the insertion barrel 22. The material of the frame 20 can be plastic or metal. When the material of the frame 20 is hard plastic, the frame 20 can be made by injection molding process. When the material of the frame 20 is metal, the frame 20 can be made by casting process. The integrally formed frame body 21 and insertion barrel 22 are structurally integrated. When the frame body 21 or the insertion barrel 22 is stressed, it can be well dispersed to the whole frame 20. The strength of the overall structure of the frame 20 is strong, so that the torsional resistance of the insertion barrel 22 is large, and it can not be damaged when the torsional force is large.

[0037] The control module 30 is fixedly installed in the mounting slot 211. The first type-c interface 31 of the control module 30 penetrates through the first mounting hole 212 and is accommodated in the insertion barrel 22 for interfacing with the electronic lock cylinder. The control module 30 usually includes one or more than one authorized component. The authorized component is used to verify the identity information of the operator, and when the identity information is passed, the authorized information is sent to the lock cylinder through the first type-c interface 31. It should be emphasized that after the electronic lock cylinder obtains the authorized information, it usually verifies the authorized information again, and when the authorized information is passed, the permission to rotate the lock cylinder module of the electronic lock cylinder is provided.

[0038] It should be emphasized that the lock cylinder module is usually provided with a third interface matched with the first type-c interface 31. The type of the third interface is the same as that of the first type-c interface 31. Usually, the first type-c interface 31 is a male head, and the third interface is a female seat.

[0039] The electronic key provided by the embodiments of the present application has the first type-c interface 31 of the control module 30 accommodated in the plug barrel 22, and the plug barrel 22 forms a surrounding protection structure on the periphery of the first type-c interface 31. When the electronic key 100 is used to unlock the electronic lock cylinder, the plug barrel 22 is plugged into the plug slot of the lock cylinder, the first type-c interface 31 is matched with the third interface of the electronic lock, and when the electronic key 100 drives the connecting piece in the electronic lock cylinder to rotate, the operator applies force to the shell assembly 10 and the frame 21 by holding the shell assembly 10. Then the force is transmitted to the lock cylinder assembly through the plug cooperation of the plug barrel 22 and the plug slot, so as to drive the lock cylinder module to drive the connecting piece to rotate. In this process, the plug barrel 22 bears the torsion force, and the first type-c interface 31 is protected, thereby greatly reducing the torsion force received by the first type-c interface 31. In this way, the first type-c interface 31 is prevented from being damaged by the torsion force, and the reliability and service life of the first type-c interface 31 are improved. It can be seen that the technical scheme of the present application accommodates the first type-c interface 31 in the plug barrel 22, forms a surrounding protection mechanism on the periphery of the first type-c interface 31, avoids the direct exposure of the first type-c interface 31 on the surface of the shell assembly 10, and uses the plug barrel 22 to transmit the force, thereby greatly reducing the torsion force received by the first type-c interface 31 and preventing the first type-c interface 31 from being damaged by excessive torsion force.

[0040] In some examples, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 4 The mounting groove 211 is arranged along the thickness direction of the frame 21, the shell assembly 10 includes two panels 11, and the two panels 11 are connected with the frame 21 to form a mounting cavity, and the two panels 11 also cover two slot openings of the mounting groove 211.

[0041] In this way, when the electronic key 100 is assembled, the two components such as the control module 30 can be installed in the mounting groove 211 through the two slot openings of the mounting groove 211, and then the two panels 11 are connected with the frame 21. In this way, the installation of the control assembly 33 is convenient, and the installation efficiency of the control assembly 33 can be improved.

[0042] It should be noted that the control module 30 usually has a communication assembly for wireless communication, and the two panels 11 of the shell assembly 10 are usually made of plastic. When the material of the frame 21 is metal, the electromagnetic waves of the communication assembly can easily pass through the panel 11 to establish external communication connection.

[0043] The connection mode of the panel 11 and the frame 21 can be various, and the panel 11 can be connected to the frame 21 through a non-detachable or detachable connection mode. In order to facilitate the maintenance of the electronic key 100 in the future, preferably, in some examples, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 the panel 11 is connected to the frame 21 through a detachable connection mode. In this way, if the electronic key 100 fails in the future, the control assembly 33 can be maintained by opening the cover plate.

[0044] In some examples, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 the panel 11 is connected to the frame 21 through the clamping of the buckle 111. In this way, it is convenient to quickly disassemble and install the panel 11.

[0045] Specifically, in one arrangement, the panel 11 is provided with a buckle 111, and the frame 21 is provided with a buckle position for clamping the buckle 111; in another arrangement, the frame 21 is provided with a buckle 111, and the panel 11 is provided with a buckle position for clamping the buckle 111.

[0046] In some examples, as shown in Figure 3 the panel 11 is connected to the frame 21 through a threaded connection of a screw structure. In this way, it is convenient to disassemble and install the panel 11 while improving the reliability of the connection of the panel 11 and the frame 21.

[0047] Specifically, in one arrangement, the panel 11 and the frame 21 are both provided with threaded holes, and when the panel 11 is preassembled with the frame 21, the threaded holes of the panel 11 and the threaded holes of the frame 21 are correspondingly arranged, and the screw structure is threadedly connected with the threaded holes of the panel 11 and the threaded holes of the frame 21, respectively.

[0048] It is worth noting that in some examples, one of the two panels 11 is connected to the frame 21 through the clamping of the buckle 111, and the other panel 11 is connected to the frame 21 through the threaded connection of the screw structure. In some examples, the same panel 11 can be connected to the frame 21 through both the clamping of the buckle 111 and the threaded connection of the screw structure.

[0049] In some examples, as shown in Figure 3 the plug-in barrel 22 is connected to one side of the frame 21 in the length direction, the other side of the frame 21 in the length direction is provided with a second mounting hole 213 communicating with the mounting slot 211, and the second type-c interface 32 of the control module 30 is exposed to the outside of the frame 21 through the second mounting hole 213. It should be noted that the second type-c interface 32 is usually a female seat.

[0050] In this way, the electronic key 100 can be connected with the external smart device through the second type-c interface 32, so as to facilitate the external smart device to input information to the electronic key 100, query the stored information of the electronic key 100, detect the electronic key 100, and the like.

[0051] In some examples, the electronic key 100 further comprises a first sealing member detachably connected with the plug-in barrel 22 to shield the first type-c interface 31. In this way, when the electronic key 100 is in a non-use state, the first type-c interface 31 is protected by the first sealing member to avoid damage to the first type-c interface 31, and when the electronic key 100 is used, the first sealing member can be quickly removed.

[0052] In some examples, as shown in Figure 3 The housing assembly 10 further comprises a dust cover 12 connected with the frame 21 and arranged adjacent to the second mounting hole 213, and a second sealing member 13 detachably connected with the dust cover 12 to shield the second type-c interface 32. In this way, the second type-c interface 32 is protected by the second sealing member 13 to avoid damage to the second type-c interface 32, and dust, water vapor and the like can be prevented from entering the inside of the electronic key 100.

[0053] In some examples, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 The control module 30 comprises a battery, a control assembly 33, and a control switch 34. The battery is electrically connected with the control assembly 33, and the control switch 34 is used to control the electrical connection between the battery and the control assembly 33.

[0054] The control switch 34 can be of various types, including but not limited to a touch switch, a button switch, a toggle switch, and the like. In some examples, the control switch 34 does not need to be exposed on the outer surface of the housing assembly 10, and it can be operated by pressing the surface of the housing assembly 10.

[0055] In some examples, the control switch 34 is partially exposed on the surface of the housing assembly 10 for an operator to operate the control switch 34. Specifically, in one form of arrangement, the housing assembly 10 is provided with a relief hole for the control switch 34 to be partially exposed.

[0056] In this way, the sleep and wake-up of the electronic key 100 can be controlled through the control switch 34, the standby power consumption of micro-ampere level can be quickly realized, and the use time of the electronic key 100 can be prolonged. In combination with the above-mentioned content of the second type-c interface 32, in some examples, the battery can obtain the electric energy of the smart device through the second type-c interface 32. Of course, in some other examples, the battery can also obtain the electric energy of the smart device through the first type-c interface 31.

[0057] In some examples, the control component 33 also includes an indicator light 35 for displaying information such as battery level.

[0058] In some examples, such as Figure 3 As shown, the frame 21 is made of metal, and the control module 30 is electrically connected to the frame 21. This configuration allows the control component 33 to release static electricity through the metal frame 21, preventing electrostatic discharge from damaging the electronic components of the control module 30. Simultaneously, the metal frame 21 enhances the overall structural strength of the electronic key 100. Preferably, the frame 21 can be made of stainless steel, zinc alloy, high-strength aluminum alloy, etc.

[0059] In some examples, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the control module 30 includes at least two authorization components. Each authorization component is used to verify the identity information of the operator and, when the identity information is verified, sends authorization information to the lock cylinder through the first type-c interface 31.

[0060] This design aims to increase the unlocking methods of smart locks to suit different operators or different usage scenarios. At least two authorization components are included, such as a password authorization component, a fingerprint authorization component 36, and an image authorization component. The password authorization component may include a touch-enabled display screen 37, or a non-touch-enabled display screen and touch buttons.

[0061] Understandably, in a specific application scenario, when the operator's hands are wet, have scratched fingerprints, or are difficult to unlock using the fingerprint authorization component 36, the password authorization component can be used to unlock the device.

[0062] This application also proposes a smart lock, which includes an electronic lock cylinder and an electronic key 100. The specific structure of the electronic key 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this smart lock adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here. The electronic lock cylinder includes a rotatably configured lock cylinder module. The lock cylinder module has a plug slot adapted to the plug tube 22. The third interface of the lock cylinder module is exposed in the plug slot. When the plug tube 22 is inserted into the plug slot, the electronic key 100 connects to the lock cylinder module through the first type-C interface 31 and the third interface.

[0063] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic key for cooperating with an electronic lock cylinder of a smart lockset, characterized in that, The electronic key comprises a shell assembly, a frame and a control module; wherein The shell assembly has a mounting cavity; The frame comprises an integrally formed frame body and a plug-in barrel, the frame body is provided with a mounting groove and a first mounting hole communicating the mounting groove and the plug-in barrel, the frame body is mounted in the mounting cavity, and the plug-in barrel protrudes from the surface of the shell assembly; The control module is fixedly mounted in the mounting groove, a first type-c interface of the control module passes through the first mounting hole and is accommodated in the plug-in barrel, so as to be connected with the electronic lock core.

2. The electronic key according to claim 1, wherein The mounting groove is arranged along the thickness direction of the frame body, the shell assembly comprises two panels, the two panels are connected with the frame body respectively to form the mounting cavity, and the two panels also cover two groove openings of the mounting groove respectively.

3. The electronic key according to claim 2, wherein The panels are connected with the frame body by a detachable connection mode.

4. The electronic key according to claim 3, wherein The panels are connected with the frame body by a buckle clamping connection mode.

5. The electronic key according to claim 3, wherein The panels are connected with the frame body by a screw structure thread connection mode.

6. The electronic key according to claim 2, wherein One side of the frame body in the length direction is connected with the plug-in barrel, the other side of the frame body in the length direction is provided with a second mounting hole communicating with the mounting groove, and a second type-c interface of the control module is exposed outside the frame body through the second mounting hole.

7. The electronic key according to claim 6, wherein The electronic key further comprises a first sealing member, the first sealing member is detachably connected with the plug-in barrel to shield the first type-c interface; And / or, the shell assembly further comprises a dust cover and a second sealing member, the dust cover is connected with the frame body and is arranged adjacent to the second mounting hole, and the second sealing member is detachably connected with the dust cover to shield the second type-c interface.

8. The electronic key of claim 1, wherein, The control module comprises a battery, a control assembly and a control switch, the battery is electrically connected with the control assembly, and the control switch is used to control the on-off of the electrical connection between the battery and the control assembly.

9. The electronic key according to claim 8, wherein The frame body is made of metal, and the control module is also electrically connected with the frame body.

10. The electronic key according to claim 1, wherein The control module comprises at least two authorization assemblies, each authorization assembly is used to verify the identity information of an operator, and when the identity information is passed, the authorization assembly sends authorization information to the lock core through the first type-c interface.

11. An intelligent lock, characterized by The intelligent lock comprises an electronic lock core and an electronic key as claimed in any one of claims 1-10; wherein The electronic lock core comprises a rotatably arranged lock core module, the lock core module is provided with a plug-in slot matched with the plug-in barrel, a third interface of the lock core module is exposed in the plug-in slot, and when the plug-in barrel is plugged into the plug-in slot, the electronic key is connected with the lock core module through the first type-c interface and the third interface.

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