Locking mechanism and shared charging device

By introducing a motor-driven locking mechanism into the shared charging device, the power bank can be securely engaged and disengaged through the coordinated movement of the output rod and the linkage rod. This solves the problem of detachment caused by loose locking and improves the stability of the power bank during use.

CN223613056UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28TIANJULIAN (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421675810.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

Existing shared charging devices are prone to causing power banks to detach during the locking process, posing a risk of loss.

Method used

A locking mechanism is adopted, including a motor, an output rod, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod, and a latch. The motor drives the output rod and the connecting rod to make intermittent contact, causing the latch to move and achieving a stable engagement and release of the power bank.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents power banks from falling out of shared charging devices, improves stability during use, and reduces the risk of loss.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes: motor, it includes output end, output rod, it includes: recess, rotation axis, with the recess integration design, the output end is inserted in the recess, link rod, it is arranged in output rod one side, the rotation axis intermittent contact link rod, to the link rod movement of poking, lock catch, it is arranged in link rod one end, the link rod postulates lock catch movement. Therefore, through the locking mechanism will the power bank be fixed in the charging storehouse inside, makes it not easy to fall, the actual use of consumer is convenient.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to charging device technical field especially, lock mechanism and shared charging device of a kind of. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing shared mobile charging device, the device is used to charge power bank, the operator opens the shared mobile charging device by scanning two-dimensional code, and then the device ejects the power bank; after use, the operator directly puts the power bank into the shared mobile charging device. In this way, a charging use process is completed.

[0003] There are many related patents in the prior art, such as: the invention patent with publication (announcement) number CN115653399A discloses a locking and anti-theft mechanism for shared mobile power supply, which includes a lock tongue, a spring needle and a lock tongue unlocking driving mechanism. The lock tongue is used to lock or unlock the power bank in the power bank storage compartment and is linked with the spring needle. The lock tongue is driven by the lock tongue unlocking driving mechanism to realize the unlocking action. When the lock tongue unlocks the power bank in the power bank storage compartment, the lock tongue links the spring needle to push the power bank out. When the power bank is inserted into the power bank storage compartment, the power bank compresses the spring needle, and the spring needle links the lock tongue to lock the power bank. The invention solves the problem that the existing shared power bank anti-theft function and return detection rely on software. Once the detection or control unit fails, the return and anti-theft functions of the power bank cannot be effectively completed. The invention belongs to the field of shared mobile power supply.

[0004] The prior patent with publication (announcement) number CN216901829U discloses a self-locking device for shared power bank cabinet and a shared power bank cabinet. The self-locking device includes a housing with a charging port and a charging compartment communicating with the charging port for accommodating the power bank. A lock seat is installed on the housing adjacent to the charging port. A lock catch mechanism is installed on the lock seat and includes a movable lock hook. A motor is installed on the lock seat, and the output end of the motor is in transmission connection with the lock hook. The motor drives the lock hook to extend into or exit from the lock slot of the power bank. The utility model adopts a motor to drive the lock catch mechanism, which has simple structure, small processing difficulty, low cost and good stability.

[0005] However, through market research, the existing shared charging device has both magnetic type and clamping type in the locking process, but most of the existing shared charging devices have the technical problem that the locking is not tight enough, which can easily cause the power bank and the shared charging device to separate, and then the power bank is lost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a locking mechanism, include: motor, it includes output end, output rod, it includes: recess, rotation axis, with the recess integration design, the output end is inserted in the recess, link rod, it is located output rod one side, rotation axis intermittent contact link rod, to the link rod movement, lock catch, it is located link rod one end, the link rod supposes lock catch movement.

[0007] Further, the lock catch comprises: an abutting end; a locking end integrally formed with the abutting end; the link rod intermittently contacts the abutting end, and the abutting end drives the locking end to move.

[0008] Further, the locking mechanism comprises a protective shell, and the motor, the output rod, the link rod and the lock catch are arranged in the protective shell.

[0009] It should be noted that the abutting end and the locking end in the utility model are integrally designed, wherein the abutting end contacts the connecting rod, and when the connecting rod contacts the abutting end, the abutting end is pushed to move, and then the abutting end drives the locking end to move.

[0010] The movement direction of the abutting end and the locking end in the utility model is inconsistent, for example: the lock catch further comprises a rotating shaft, which can rotate around the rotating shaft. During rotation, the movement direction of the abutting end and the locking end is inconsistent; when the abutting end is driven by the connecting rod to move in a certain direction, the locking end moves in another direction.

[0011] It should be noted that the locking mechanism comprises two stations, one of which is in a locked state, when the connecting rod contacts the lock catch, in this state, the abutting end is driven by the connecting rod to move, and finally the locking end moves, and then the locking end engages the power bank.

[0012] The other station is when the connecting rod does not contact the lock catch, in this state, the connecting rod does not drive the abutting end, and then the locking end is reset under the action of the elastic member, the locking end is no longer engaged with the power bank, and then the power bank is released.

[0013] Need to explain, the motor through the output end, the output rod and the linkage rod power output. When in the locking state of the station, the motor is powered, the motor occurs positive rotation, and power output occurs through the output end, the output rod and the linkage rod, thereby realizing locking the power bank. When the power bank needs to be released, the motor is reversed, and finally the lock is reversed, and finally the power bank is released through the locking end.

[0014] Need to explain, through the locking end of the lock and the vacancy between the engagement, the power bank can be completely fixed, so that it is not easy to fall off, thereby causing loss.

[0015] The utility model also provides a kind of shared charging device, comprising: the locking mechanism;Charging bin, it is equipped with the receiving space with opening, the receiving space is used to accommodate to be charged equipment;The locking mechanism is set in the bottom of the receiving space.

[0016] Need to explain, for the convenience of making illustration, the equipment to be charged in the utility model can be power bank.

[0017] Further, two locking mechanisms, one of the locking mechanisms is arranged on the left side of the charging bin, and the other locking mechanism is arranged on the right side of the charging bin.

[0018] Further, the charging bin includes two vacancies; the lock of the locking mechanism on the left side corresponds to one of the vacancies, and the lock of the locking mechanism on the right side corresponds to another of the vacancies.

[0019] Need to explain, further set the vacancy and the lock to two, so that the left side and the right side of the power bank are fixedly engaged, so that the power bank is placed more stably in the charging device and is not easy to fall off.

[0020] Further, the charging bin further includes: a charging interface arranged at the bottom of the receiving space; a mounting ear arranged on the outer sidewall of the receiving space, the mounting ear including: a horizontal mounting ear and a vertical mounting ear, the horizontal mounting ear and the vertical mounting ear are arranged in a spaced manner.

[0021] Need to explain, the charging interface is used to connect with external power supply to charge the power bank.

[0022] It should be noted that the mounting ears are arranged at different positions, the outer side wall of the charging bin can be provided with a plurality of mounting ears, and a part of the mounting ears can fixedly connect two independent charging bins in the transverse direction, and the other part of the mounting ears can fixedly connect the two independent charging bins in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, by arranging different mounting ears, the relative fixation of the charging bin can be achieved, and finally a large charging module is formed.

[0023] Further, the charging bin further comprises a sleeve shell arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space and fixedly connected with the charging bin, the sleeve shell comprises a fixing column, a support and a through hole arranged on the side of the support, and the lock catch is opposite to the through hole.

[0024] Further, the shared charging device further comprises a circuit board arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space, and the charging bin, the sleeve shell, the locking mechanism and the circuit board are arranged in sequence, the circuit board is provided with a mounting hole, and the fixing column penetrates through the mounting hole so that the circuit board is arranged on the fixing column.

[0025] Further, the shared charging device further comprises a spring arranged on the fixing column, and the sleeve shell and the charging bin are relatively movable, and the spring is compressed to push the relative movement between the sleeve shell and the charging bin.

[0026] It should be noted that, in addition to the functions of controlling the opening and closing of the circuit and providing the power supply wire, the circuit board has the following technical effects, such as compressing the spring.

[0027] When the power bank is inserted into the accommodation space, the empty space in the charging bin for the power bank is engaged with the lock catch, so that the relative movement between the two is prevented, and the spring is compressed under the extrusion of the power bank. When the empty space is no longer engaged with the lock catch, the power bank is smoothly ejected under the action of the spring, and the consumer can use it conveniently.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the utility model provides a locking mechanism, which comprises a motor, an output rod, a recess, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod and a lock catch. The output end of the motor is inserted into the recess, the connecting rod is arranged on one side of the output rod, the rotating shaft intermittently contacts the connecting rod to drive the connecting rod to move, and the connecting rod drives the lock catch to move. Thus, the power bank is fixed in the charging bin, and it is not easy to fall off, which is convenient for the actual use of consumers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a shared charging device provided by the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a disassembled structural schematic view of a shared charging device provided by the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a locking mechanism shown in Figure 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not 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 fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly.

[0035] In addition, the description such as "first", "second" and the like in the present application 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 the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0036] ​In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood broadly, 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 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.

[0037] In addition, the technical solutions among various embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that a person skilled in the art can realize it, 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 protection scope required by the present application.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a shared charging device provided by the present application; Figure 2 is a disassembled structural schematic diagram of a shared charging device provided by the present application. The shared charging device 01 comprises a locking mechanism 03 and a charging bin 05. Wherein, the charging bin 05 is provided with an accommodation space 051 with an opening, the accommodation space 051 is used for accommodating a device to be charged 09;The locking mechanism 03 is arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space 051. The opening of the accommodation space 051 is used for inserting the device to be charged (shared power bank) 09, and then the left and right sides of the bottom of the accommodation space 051 each include a vacancy part 0511.

[0039] In another embodiment of the present application, the left or right side of the bottom of the accommodation space 051 each includes a vacancy part 0511.

[0040] The charging bin 05 comprises a charging interface 0513, a mounting lug 0515, a sleeve 0517;Wherein, the sleeve 0517 comprises a fixed column 05171, a support 05173, a through hole 05175. Wherein, the mounting lug 0515 is arranged on the outer side wall of the charging bin 05, the mounting lug 0515 comprises two pairs, one pair is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the other pair is arranged in the vertical direction.

[0041] The charging interface 0513 is arranged at the bottom of the charging bin 05 for externally connecting the circuit board 07, and the charging bin 05 is externally connected with a power supply through the circuit board 07. The fixing column 05171, the support 05173 and the through hole 05175 are integrally formed, wherein the fixing column 05171 and the through hole 05175 are arranged on the support 05173. The spring 08 is arranged on the fixing column 05171, and the spring 08 is compressed between the support 05173 and the circuit board 07 when the spring 08 is compressed. The spring 08 is arranged on the fixing column 05171, and the spring 08 is compressed between the support 05173 and the circuit board 07 when the spring 08 is compressed. The spring 08 is arranged on the fixing column 05171, and the spring 08 is compressed between the support 05173 and the circuit board 07 when the spring 08 is compressed.

[0042] The circuit board 07 is arranged at the bottom of the receiving space 051, and the charging bin 05, the sleeve 0517, the locking mechanism 03 and the circuit board 07 are sequentially arranged. The mounting hole 071 is arranged on the circuit board 07, and the fixing column 05171 penetrates the mounting hole 071, so that the circuit board 07 is arranged on the fixing column 05171.

[0043] In the embodiment of the utility model, the power supply is arranged, and the charging bin 05, the locking mechanism 03 and the power supply are sequentially arranged. The power supply is electrically connected with the circuit board 07, and then the circuit board 07 is electrically connected with the charging interface 0513.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3 As shown in Figure 3 It is a structure diagram of the locking mechanism of the utility model.

[0045] The locking mechanism 03 comprises a motor 031, which comprises an output end 032; the locking mechanism 03 further comprises an output rod 033, the output rod 033 is provided with a groove 0331, the output end 032 is inserted into the groove 0331, and the groove 0331 and the rotating shaft 0333 are integrally designed; the locking mechanism 03 further comprises a linkage rod 035, which is arranged on one side of the output rod 033, and the rotating shaft 0333 intermittently contacts the linkage rod 035 to drive the linkage rod 035 to move; the locking mechanism 03 further comprises a lock catch 037, which is arranged at one end of the linkage rod 035, and the linkage rod 035 drives the lock catch 037 to move. Wherein, the lock catch 037 comprises: an abutting end 0371 and a locking end 0373, the locking end 0373 is integrally formed with the abutting end 0371; the linkage rod 035 intermittently contacts the abutting end 0371, and the abutting end 0371 drives the locking end 0373 to move.

[0046] In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 03 further comprises a protective shell 039, the motor 031, the output rod 033, the connecting rod 035 and the lock 037 are covered in the protective shell 039.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism, characterized in that The application relates to a locking mechanism of a shared charging device. The locking mechanism comprises: a motor comprising an output end; an output rod comprising: a groove; a rotating shaft integrated with the groove, wherein the output end is inserted into the groove; a linkage rod arranged on one side of the output rod, wherein the rotating shaft intermittently contacts the linkage rod to drive the linkage rod to move; 2. The locking mechanism of claim 1, wherein, a lock catch arranged at one end of the linkage rod, wherein the linkage rod drives the lock catch to move. The lock catch comprises: an abutting end; a locking end integrally formed with the abutting end; 3. The locking mechanism of claim 1, wherein, the linkage rod intermittently contacts the abutting end, and the abutting end drives the locking end to move.

4. A shared charging device, characterized by, The motor, the output rod, the linkage rod and the lock catch are arranged in a protective shell. The application relates to a locking mechanism of a shared charging device. The locking mechanism comprises:

5. The shared charging apparatus of claim 4, wherein, a charging bin provided with an accommodation space with an opening, wherein the accommodation space is used for accommodating a device to be charged; and the locking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space. The charging bin further comprises: a charging interface arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space; mounting ears arranged on the outer sidewall of the accommodation space, wherein the mounting ears comprise:

6. The shared charging apparatus of claim 5, wherein, horizontal mounting ears and vertical mounting ears, and the horizontal mounting ears and the vertical mounting ears are arranged in a spaced mode. The charging bin further comprises: a sleeve shell arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space and fixedly connected with the charging bin, wherein the sleeve shell comprises: a fixed column; a support; 7. The shared charging apparatus of claim 6, wherein, a through hole arranged on the side of the support, and the lock catch is opposite to the through hole. The application further relates to a shared charging device. The shared charging device comprises:

8. The shared charging apparatus of claim 7, wherein, a circuit board arranged at the bottom of the accommodation space, wherein the charging bin, the sleeve shell, the locking mechanism and the circuit board are arranged in sequence; an installation hole is arranged on the circuit board; and the fixed column penetrates through the installation hole, so that the circuit board is arranged on the fixed column. The shared charging device further comprises:

9. The shared charging apparatus of claim 8, wherein, a spring arranged on the fixed column; the sleeve shell and the charging bin are relatively movable, and the spring is compressed to drive the relative movement between the sleeve shell and the charging bin.

10. The shared charging apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The shared charging device further comprises: a power supply, wherein the charging bin, the locking mechanism and the power supply are arranged in sequence. The shared charging device comprises: two locking mechanisms, wherein one of the locking mechanisms is arranged on the left side of the charging bin, and the other locking mechanism is arranged on the right side of the charging bin; the charging bin comprises two empty parts; the lock catch of the left locking mechanism is opposite to one of the empty parts, and the lock catch of the right locking mechanism is opposite to the other empty part.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Locking anti-theft mechanism of shared mobile power supply

    CN115653399A

  • Self-locking device of shared power bank cabinet and shared power bank cabinet

    CN216901829U