Cat eye unlocking tool

By designing the control lever, drive lever, and pull rod structure of the peephole unlocking tool, the problem that existing tools cannot open locks in a vertical position is solved, achieving a time-saving and labor-saving unlocking effect.

CN223767303UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06JINXIANG COUNTY ANBANG LOCKSMITH SERVICE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520161989.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing peephole unlocking tools cannot effectively open locks with vertical handles, especially smart lock handles, as they cannot be turned by flicking.

Method used

A peephole unlocking tool was designed, including a control lever, a drive lever, a connecting rod, and a pull rod, which are connected by a hinge. The pull rod hooks onto the door handle, and the curved segment serves as a fulcrum. Lifting the control lever causes the drive lever to move down, which in turn drives the pull rod to rotate the door handle.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective unlocking of locks in a vertical position, saving time and effort, and is suitable for locks at different installation heights.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cat eye unlocking tool, and mainly relates to the technical field of unlocking. Comprising a control rod, the control rod comprises a vertical section, an arc-shaped section and a connecting section which are sequentially arranged from bottom to top, the end, away from the arc-shaped section, of the connecting section is hinged to a driving rod through a first hinge piece, and the end, away from the connecting section, of the driving rod is hinged to a connecting rod through a second hinge piece; the end, away from the driving rod, of the connecting rod is hinged to the pull rod through a third hinge piece, the pull rod is provided with a connecting hook, the connecting hook is hinged to the pull rod through a fourth hinge piece, the axis of the fourth hinge piece is parallel to the axis of the first hinge piece, and the axis of the fourth hinge piece is perpendicular to the axis of the third hinge piece. The axis of the third hinge piece is parallel to the axis of the second hinge piece. Aiming at a lock with a door handle in a vertical state, unlocking can be effectively completed, and time and labor are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lock picking technology, specifically a peephole lock picking tool. Background Technology

[0002] A peephole unlocking tool is a tool that allows you to unlock a door by extending it through the peephole. It does not damage the door or the lock, enabling non-destructive unlocking. However, existing peephole unlocking tools can only open locks with horizontal door handles. For example, existing patents with publication numbers CN204590825U and CN106437305A require that after extending the unlocking tool through the peephole, a lever or handle applies a downward push to the horizontal door handle, causing it to turn. However, not all locks have horizontal door handles. For example, some smart locks have vertical door handles, which cannot be turned by pressing down on the handle. Instead, the handle can only be turned by flicking it. Existing peephole unlocking tools are difficult to use to flick the handle, making them ineffective for unlocking. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art. For locks with vertical door handles, a peephole unlocking tool is provided, which can effectively unlock the door, saving time and effort.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:

[0005] A peephole unlocking tool includes a control lever, which comprises a vertical section, an arc-shaped section, and a connecting section arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The end of the connecting section away from the arc-shaped section is hinged to a drive rod via a first hinge. The end of the drive rod away from the connecting section is hinged to a connecting rod via a second hinge. The end of the connecting rod away from the drive rod is hinged to a pull rod via a third hinge. The pull rod has a connecting hook, which is hinged to the pull rod via a fourth hinge. The axis of the fourth hinge is parallel to the axis of the first hinge, perpendicular to the axis of the third hinge, and parallel to the axis of the second hinge.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom of the vertical section is provided with a handle, and the side of the handle near the connecting section is provided with a secondary handle.

[0007] Preferably, the length of the drive rod is adjustable.

[0008] Preferably, the drive rod includes a connecting pipe hinged to the connecting section, an adjusting rod hinged to the connecting rod, and a locking member for locking the relative position between the connecting pipe and the adjusting rod. The connecting pipe is provided with a plurality of adjusting holes adapted to the locking member, and one end of the adjusting rod is inserted into the connecting pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the pull rod is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the connecting hook.

[0010] Preferably, the receiving groove is provided with a blocking block adapted to the connecting hook. The blocking block is located on the lower side of the fourth hinge member. The opening angle of the connecting hook is limited by the blocking block so that the opening angle of the connecting hook is less than 90°.

[0011] Preferably, the opening angle of the connecting hook is 80° to 90°.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This utility model provides a peephole unlocking tool for locks with vertical door handles. In use, a pull rod, connecting rod, drive rod, and part of the control rod extend into the room through the peephole. The connecting hook on the pull rod hooks the door handle, and the arc-shaped section in contact with the door body serves as a fulcrum. Lifting the control rod causes the drive rod to move down. When the drive rod moves down, it pulls the pull rod through the connecting rod, causing the door handle to rotate, thus effectively unlocking the door and saving time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A;

[0016] The following are the numbered components in the attached diagram: 1. Control lever; 11. Vertical section; 12. Arc section; 13. Connecting section; 14. Handle; 15. Secondary handle; 2. Drive lever; 21. Connecting pipe; 22. Adjusting lever; 23. Locking element; 3. Linkage rod; 4. Pull rod; 41. Receiving groove; 42. Blocking block; 5. Connecting hook; 61. First hinge; 62. Second hinge; 63. Third hinge; 64. Fourth hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined in this application.

[0018] Example: As attached Figure 1-2As shown, the present invention is a peephole unlocking tool, including a control lever 1. The control lever 1 includes a vertical section 11, an arc section 12 and a connecting section 13 arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The vertical section 11, the arc section 12 and the connecting section 13 can be integrated into a single structure and can be formed by bending a single stainless steel rod. The end of the connecting segment 13 away from the arc segment 12 is hinged to the drive rod 2 via the first hinge 61. The end of the drive rod 2 away from the connecting segment 13 is hinged to the connecting rod 3 via the second hinge 62. The end of the connecting rod 3 away from the drive rod 2 is hinged to the pull rod 4 via the third hinge 63. The pull rod 4 is provided with a connecting hook 5, which is hinged to the pull rod 4 via the fourth hinge 64. The fourth hinge 64, the third hinge 63, the second hinge 62, and the first hinge 61 can all be hinge shafts. The axis of the fourth hinge 64 is parallel to the axis of the first hinge 61. The axis of the fourth hinge 64 is perpendicular to the axis of the third hinge 63. The axis of the third hinge 63 is parallel to the axis of the second hinge 62.

[0019] In use, the pull rod 4, connecting rod 3, drive rod 2, and part of the control rod 1 are extended into the room through the peephole on the door. The connecting hook 5 on the pull rod 4 is used to hook the door handle. The arc-shaped section 12 is located inside the peephole. Using the contact part between the arc-shaped section 12 and the door as a fulcrum, lifting the bottom end of the control rod 1 will cause the end of the connecting section 13 away from the arc-shaped section 12 to move down, thereby driving the drive rod 2 to move down. When the drive rod 2 moves down, it can pull the pull rod 4 through the connecting rod 3, so that the door handle can be rotated, which can effectively unlock the door, saving time and effort.

[0020] Preferably, in order to facilitate the operation of the control lever, a handle 14 is provided at the bottom of the vertical section 11, and a secondary handle 15 is provided on the side of the handle 14 near the connecting section 13. The secondary handle 15 is rod-shaped and fixed on the outer wall of the handle 14.

[0021] Preferably, the length of the drive rod 2 is adjustable, which can reduce the space occupied during storage and make it suitable for locks with different installation heights by adjusting the length of the drive rod 2.

[0022] The drive rod 2 can be a telescopic rod with a locking structure. Specifically, the drive rod 2 includes a connecting pipe 21 hinged to the connecting section 13, an adjusting rod 22 hinged to the connecting rod 3, and a locking member 23 for locking the relative position between the connecting pipe 21 and the adjusting rod 22. The connecting pipe 21 is provided with several adjusting holes adapted to the locking member 23. One end of the adjusting rod 22 is inserted into the connecting pipe 21. Both the adjusting rod 22 and the connecting pipe 21 can be made of stainless steel. The locking member 23 can be a V-shaped spring plate fixed to one end of the adjusting rod 22 inserted into the connecting pipe 21. One end of the V-shaped spring plate is fixed with a locking pin adapted to the adjusting hole. The locking member 23 can also be an internal hexagon set screw. The outer wall of the end of the adjusting rod 22 inserted into the connecting pipe 21 is provided with a screw hole adapted to the internal hexagon set screw.

[0023] Preferably, in order to facilitate extending the pull rod into the room through the peephole, the outer wall of the pull rod 4 is provided with a receiving groove 41 adapted to the connecting hook 5, the fourth hinge 64 is located in the receiving groove 41, and the connecting hook 5 can be stored in the receiving groove 41, so that the pull rod 4 can be extended into the room through the peephole.

[0024] Preferably, the receiving groove 41 is provided with a blocking block 42 adapted to the connecting hook 5. The blocking block 42 is located on the lower side of the fourth hinge member. The blocking block 42 limits the opening angle of the connecting hook 5 so that the opening angle of the connecting hook 5 is less than 90°. When the pull rod 4 is pulled out through the peephole, since the opening angle of the connecting hook 5 is less than 90°, the connecting hook 5 automatically retracts into the receiving groove 41 under the action of its own weight, making it convenient to pull the pull rod 4 out of the peephole.

[0025] Furthermore, the opening angle of the connecting hook 5 is 80° to 90°.

Claims

1. A cat eye unlocking tool comprising a handle (1), characterized in that: The operating lever (1) comprises a vertical section (11), an arc section (12) and a connecting section (13) arranged in sequence from bottom to top, the connecting section (13) is hinged with the driving rod (2) through a first hinge at one end away from the arc section (12), the driving rod (2) is hinged with the connecting rod (3) through a second hinge at one end away from the connecting section (13), the connecting rod (3) is hinged with the pull rod (4) through a third hinge at one end away from the driving rod (2), the pull rod (4) is provided with a connecting hook (5), the connecting hook (5) is hinged with the pull rod (4) through a fourth hinge, the axis of the fourth hinge is parallel to the axis of the first hinge, the axis of the fourth hinge is perpendicular to the axis of the third hinge, and the axis of the third hinge is parallel to the axis of the second hinge.

2. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the vertical section (11) is provided with a handle (14), and the handle (14) is provided with a sub-handle (15) on one side close to the connecting section (13).

3. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the driving rod (2) is adjustable.

4. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving rod (2) comprises a connecting pipe (21) hinged with the connecting section (13), an adjusting rod (22) hinged with the connecting rod (3), and a locking member (23) for locking the relative position between the connecting pipe (21) and the adjusting rod (22), a plurality of adjusting holes corresponding to the locking member (23) are arranged on the connecting pipe (21), and one end of the adjusting rod (22) is inserted into the connecting pipe (21).

5. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the pull rod (4) is provided with a containing groove (41) corresponding to the connecting hook (5).

6. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The containing groove (41) is provided with a blocking block (42) corresponding to the connecting hook (5), the blocking block (42) is located on the lower side of the fourth hinge, the opening angle of the connecting hook (5) is limited by the blocking block (42), and the opening angle of the connecting hook (5) is less than 90°.

7. A cat eye lock tool according to claim 6, characterised in that: The opening angle of the connecting hook (5) is 80°-90°.

Citation Information

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    CN106437305A

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