Intelligent password U-shaped lock

By using silicone sealing blocks and waterproof silicone sleeves in smart combination U-locks, the problem of poor waterproofing is solved, achieving efficient sealing of the lock, preventing damage and reducing maintenance costs.

CN223824791UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23SHENZHEN XIAOBEI IOTIAN TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520384074.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart combination U-locks have poor waterproofing, leading to short circuits and corrosion of mechanical parts, which affects smooth operation and increases maintenance costs.

Method used

The design incorporates silicone sealing blocks, waterproof silicone sleeves, and sealing blocks to seal the mechanical lock cylinder and charging port. Combined with the waterproof silicone sleeve, it enhances the internal sealing of the lock and prevents water from entering.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water from entering the lock, avoids damage to circuit and mechanical parts, improves the smoothness of unlocking and locking, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent password U-shaped lock which comprises a lock body and a lock beam inserted into the lock body. Through the design of structures such as the silica gel sealing block, the waterproof silica gel sleeve and the plugging block, the silica gel sealing block is arranged at the mechanical lock cylinder and the charging port, so that water can be prevented from entering the mechanical lock cylinder and the charging port to damage the mechanical lock cylinder and the charging port, and meanwhile, the water can be prevented from entering the lock to damp and rust a lock tongue clamping piece, and the service life of the lock tongue clamping piece is prolonged. The plugging block can be inserted into the charging port, the sealing effect on the charging port is improved, the sealing effect between the mounting groove where the motor mounting position is located and the moving groove can be improved through the waterproof silicon rubber sleeve, in addition, the space between the lock body and the mounting shell can be sealed through glue in the wire passing hole, and the sealing effect is improved. Water can be prevented from entering the space of the mounting shell to damage the control circuit board and the battery, and the sealing effect of the control circuit board and the battery is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lock technology, specifically to an intelligent password U-lock. Background Technology

[0002] U-locks are a common type of lock, named for their resemblance to the letter "U". They typically consist of a U-shaped metal bar and a detachable lock body, and are widely used in bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, door locks, industrial equipment, and other applications.

[0003] Existing smart combination U-locks have poor waterproofing. Water seeping into the lock can cause short circuits, damaging components such as the control board, charging port, and battery, rendering the lock unusable. Furthermore, water entering the lock cylinder can cause internal mechanical parts to corrode, leading to lock cylinder jamming, affecting the smoothness of unlocking and locking, resulting in a poor user experience and increased maintenance costs. Therefore, we need to propose a smart combination U-lock. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent password U-lock that can improve the sealing effect of the lock, prevent the lock from being damaged by water or affect the smoothness of unlocking and locking, and reduce the increase in lock maintenance costs, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart combination U-lock includes a lock body and a lock beam inserted into the lock body. The lock body has a movable groove inside, and a lock tongue latch for fixing the lock beam is provided in the movable groove. The lock body has two sets of mounting grooves inside. A motor for adjusting the lock tongue latch is fixedly installed in one set of mounting grooves, and a mechanical lock cylinder for adjusting the lock tongue latch is fixedly installed in the other set of mounting grooves. A waterproof silicone sleeve is fixedly installed on the motor, and the waterproof silicone sleeve contacts the inner wall of the mounting groove.

[0007] The lock body has a sealing groove on its side, a charging port is fixedly installed inside the lock body, and a silicone sealing block for sealing is fixedly installed inside the sealing groove.

[0008] Preferably, the latching member includes a first latch, a second latch, a push spring, and a positioning post. The first latch and the second latch are both movably inserted into the moving groove. Both the first latch and the second latch are provided with a fitting part. The fitting part of the first latch fits into the fitting part of the second latch. The positioning post is fixedly installed at the end of the first latch. The push spring is sleeved on the positioning post. The second latch has an clearance groove. The upper end of the push spring abuts against the inner wall of the clearance groove.

[0009] Preferably, the first latch has a first actuating groove and a second actuating groove, and the second latch has a third actuating groove and a fourth actuating groove. The mechanical lock cylinder includes a lock shell, a lock cylinder, and a first actuating pin. The lock shell is located inside the lock body, and the lock cylinder is movably installed inside the lock shell. The first actuating pin is movably installed at the end of the lock cylinder. There are two sets of the first actuating pins: one set is located in the first actuating groove, and the other set is located in the third actuating groove. A rotating seat is fixedly installed on the transmission shaft of the motor. Two sets of second actuating pins are fixedly connected to the side of the rotating seat: one set is located in the second actuating groove, and the other set is located in the fourth actuating groove.

[0010] Preferably, a retaining ring is fixedly connected to both the first and second locking tongues, a positioning groove is provided inside the lock body, the moving groove communicates with the positioning groove, and the retaining ring contacts the inner wall of the positioning groove.

[0011] Preferably, the sealing groove has an unlocking hole corresponding to the mechanical lock cylinder and a plug-in hole corresponding to the charging port.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing block corresponding to the charging port is fixedly connected to the side of the silicone sealing block. The sealing block is inserted into the insertion hole, the sealing block contacts the inner wall of the insertion hole, and one end of the sealing block is inserted into the charging port.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting shell is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body, a control circuit board is fixedly installed inside the mounting shell, a fingerprint collector is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and a touch button module is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body.

[0014] Preferably, a battery is fixedly installed inside the lock body, and the motor, charging port, battery, and touch button module are all electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0015] Preferably, the lock beam has multiple sets of slots, and the ends of the first and second locking tongues are inserted into the two sets of slots.

[0016] Preferably, the lock body has a wire passage hole for installing the battery and charging port wires, and the wire passage hole is filled with adhesive.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This utility model, through the design of a silicone sealing block, a waterproof silicone sleeve, and a sealing block, achieves a seal between the mechanical lock cylinder and the charging port by placing a silicone sealing block there. This prevents water from entering the mechanical lock cylinder and charging port, thus preventing damage to these components. It also prevents water from entering the lock's interior, which could cause the lock tongue to become damp and corrode, affecting the smoothness of unlocking and locking. The sealing block can be inserted into the charging port to improve its sealing effect. The waterproof silicone sleeve enhances the sealing between the mounting groove and the moving groove where the motor is installed. Furthermore, the adhesive inside the wire hole seals the space between the lock body and the mounting shell, preventing water from entering the mounting shell and damaging the control circuit board and battery, thus improving the sealing effect of the control circuit board and battery. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a second partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is the third partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the locking tongue latch of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the locking tongue latch of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the locking tongue latch of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Lock body; 2. Lock beam; 3. Mechanical lock cylinder; 301. Lock shell; 302. Lock cylinder; 303. First actuating pin; 4. Motor; 5. Rotating base; 6. Mounting slot; 7. Lock tongue catch; 701. First lock tongue; 702. Second lock tongue; 703. Clearance slot; 704. Push spring; 705. Positioning pin; 706. First actuating slot; 707. Second actuating slot; 708. Third actuating slot; 709. Fourth... 710. Toggle groove; 711. Retaining ring; 712. Fitting part; 8. Moving groove; 9. Positioning groove; 10. Sealing block; 11. Waterproof silicone sleeve; 12. Sealing groove; 13. Unlocking hole; 14. Insertion hole; 15. Charging port; 16. Silicone sealing block; 17. Card slot; 18. Battery; 19. Mounting shell; 20. Control circuit board; 21. Fingerprint collector; 22. Touch button module; 23. Wiring hole; 24. Second toggle post. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0029] A smart combination U-lock includes a lock body 1 and a lock beam 2 inserted into the lock body 1. The lock body 1 has a movable groove 8 inside, and a lock tongue latch 7 for fixing the lock beam 2 is provided in the movable groove 8. The lock body 1 has two sets of mounting grooves 6 inside. A motor 4 for adjusting the lock tongue latch 7 is fixedly installed inside one set of mounting grooves 6, and a mechanical lock cylinder 3 for adjusting the lock tongue latch 7 is fixedly installed inside the other set of mounting grooves 6. A waterproof silicone sleeve 11 is fixedly installed on the motor 4, and the waterproof silicone sleeve 11 contacts the inner wall of the mounting groove 6.

[0030] The side of the lock body 1 is provided with a sealing groove 12, and a charging port 15 is fixedly installed inside the lock body 1. A silicone sealing block 16 for sealing is fixedly installed inside the sealing groove 12.

[0031] In an optional embodiment: the latch 7 includes a first latch 701, a second latch 702, a push spring 704, and a positioning post 705. The first latch 701 and the second latch 702 are both movably inserted into the moving groove 8. The first latch 701 and the second latch 702 are both provided with a fitting part 711. The fitting part 711 of the first latch 701 fits into the fitting part 711 of the second latch 702. The positioning post 705 is fixedly installed on the end of the first latch 701. The push spring 704 is sleeved on the positioning post 705. The second latch 702 has an avoidance groove 703. The upper end of the push spring 704 abuts against the inner wall of the avoidance groove 703.

[0032] It should be noted that by pushing the spring 704, the first latch 701 and the second latch 702 are reset, so that the lock automatically resets when the first latch 701 and the second latch 702 are used. When the first latch 701 and the second latch 702 are installed in the moving groove 8, the moving groove 8 can position the first latch 701 and the second latch 702 to prevent the first latch 701 and the second latch 702 from shifting.

[0033] In an optional embodiment: the first latch 701 is provided with a first actuating groove 706 and a second actuating groove 707, the second latch 702 is provided with a third actuating groove 708 and a fourth actuating groove 709, the mechanical lock cylinder 3 includes a lock shell 301, a lock cylinder 302 and a first actuating pin 303, the lock shell 301 is disposed inside the lock body 1, the lock cylinder 302 is movably installed inside the lock shell 301, the first actuating pin 303 is movably installed at the end of the lock cylinder 302, there are two sets of first actuating pins 303, one set of first actuating pins 303 is disposed in the first actuating groove 706 and the other set of first actuating pins 303 is disposed in the third actuating groove 708, a rotating seat 5 is fixedly installed on the conveying shaft of the motor 4, and two sets of second actuating pins 24 are fixedly connected to the side of the rotating seat 5, one set of second actuating pins 24 is disposed in the second actuating groove 707 and the other set of second actuating pins 24 is disposed in the fourth actuating groove 709.

[0034] It should be noted that, through the setting of the mechanical lock cylinder 3, when the key drives the lock cylinder 302 and the first actuating column 303 to rotate, the first actuating column 303 rotates and moves the first bolt 701 and the second bolt 702 through the first actuating groove 706 and the third actuating groove 708, thereby unlocking the lock.

[0035] In an optional embodiment: a retaining ring 710 is fixedly connected to both the first locking tongue 701 and the second locking tongue 702, a positioning groove 9 is provided inside the lock body 1, the moving groove 8 communicates with the positioning groove 9, and the retaining ring 710 contacts the inner wall of the positioning groove 9.

[0036] It should be noted that the retaining ring 710 serves to position the first locking bolt 701 and the second locking bolt 702.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the sealing groove 12 is provided with an unlocking hole 13 corresponding to the mechanical lock cylinder 3 and a plugging hole 14 corresponding to the charging port 15.

[0038] It should be noted that the key can be inserted into the mechanical lock cylinder 3 through the unlocking hole 13 to drive the mechanical lock cylinder 3 to unlock the lock, and the battery 18 can be charged through the charging port 15.

[0039] In an optional embodiment: a sealing block 10 corresponding to the charging port 15 is fixedly connected to the side of the silicone sealing block 16. The sealing block 10 is inserted into the insertion hole 14, and the sealing block 10 contacts the inner wall of the insertion hole 14. One end of the sealing block 10 is inserted into the charging port 15.

[0040] It should be noted that by setting the sealing block 10, the sealing block 10 is inserted into the charging port 15, which improves the sealing effect of the charging port 15 and prevents water from entering the charging port 15, thus preventing the charging port 15 from getting damp and damaged.

[0041] In an optional embodiment: a mounting shell 19 is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body 1, a control circuit board 20 is fixedly installed inside the mounting shell 19, a fingerprint collector 21 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 20, and a touch button module 22 is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body 1.

[0042] It should be noted that users can unlock the lock by entering their fingerprint or numeric password through the fingerprint collector 21 and the touch button module 22.

[0043] In an optional embodiment: a battery 18 is fixedly installed inside the lock body 1, and the motor 4, charging port 15, battery 18, and touch button module 22 are all electrically connected to the control circuit board 20.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the locking beam 2 has multiple sets of slots 17, and the ends of the first locking tongue 701 and the second locking tongue 702 are inserted into the two sets of slots 17.

[0045] In an optional embodiment: the lock body 1 has a wire hole 23 for mounting the wires of the battery 18 and the charging port 15, and the wire hole 23 is filled with adhesive.

[0046] It should be noted that by applying adhesive inside the wire hole 23, the wire hole 23 is sealed, which in turn seals the space between the lock body 1 and the mounting shell 19. This prevents water from entering the space of the mounting shell 19 and causing damage to the control circuit board 20 and the battery 18, thus improving the sealing effect of the control circuit board 20 and the battery 18. At the same time, it also serves to fix the wires of the control circuit board 20 and the battery 18.

[0047] In practical use, when the user enters the corresponding fingerprint or digital password, the control circuit board 20 starts the motor 4. The conveyor shaft of the motor 4 rotates, driving the rotating seat 5 to rotate. When the rotating seat 5 rotates, it drives the second actuating column 24 to rotate. When the second actuating column 24 rotates, it can push back the first locking tongue 701 and the second locking tongue 702 through the second actuating groove 707 and the fourth actuating groove 709, so that the first locking tongue 701 and the second locking tongue 702 move into the lock body 1, and the ends of the first locking tongue 701 and the second locking tongue 702 move out of the slot 17, thereby unlocking the lock.

[0048] The silicone sealing block 16 can seal the unlocking hole 13 and the insertion hole 14, preventing water from entering the mechanical lock cylinder 3 and the charging port 15 and causing damage to them. The sealing block 10 is inserted into the charging port 15, improving the sealing effect of the charging port 15. The waterproof silicone sleeve 11 can improve the sealing effect between the mounting groove 6 and the moving groove 8 where the motor 4 is installed. The glue in the wire hole 23 can seal the space between the lock body 1 and the mounting shell 19, preventing water from entering the space of the mounting shell 19 and causing damage to the control circuit board 20 and the battery 18, thus improving the sealing effect of the control circuit board 20 and the battery 18.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart combination U-lock, comprising a lock body (1) and a lock beam (2) inserted into the lock body (1), characterized in that: The lock body (1) has a movable groove (8) inside, and a latch (7) for fixing the lock beam (2) is provided in the movable groove (8). The lock body (1) has two sets of mounting grooves (6) inside. A motor (4) for adjusting the latch (7) is fixedly installed in one set of mounting grooves (6), and a mechanical lock cylinder (3) for adjusting the latch (7) is fixedly installed in the other set of mounting grooves (6). A waterproof silicone sleeve (11) is fixedly installed on the motor (4), and the waterproof silicone sleeve (11) contacts the inner wall of the mounting groove (6). The lock body (1) has a sealing groove (12) on its side, and a charging port (15) is fixedly installed inside the lock body (1). A silicone sealing block (16) for sealing is fixedly installed inside the sealing groove (12).

2. The intelligent password U-lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latching member (7) includes a first latch (701), a second latch (702), a push spring (704), and a positioning post (705). The first latch (701) and the second latch (702) are both movably inserted into the moving groove (8). The first latch (701) and the second latch (702) are both provided with a fitting part (711). The fitting part (711) of the first latch (701) fits into the fitting part (711) of the second latch (702). The positioning post (705) is fixedly installed on the end of the first latch (701). The push spring (704) is sleeved on the positioning post (705). The second latch (702) is provided with a relief groove (703). The upper end of the push spring (704) abuts against the inner wall of the relief groove (703).

3. The intelligent password U-lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first latch (701) has a first actuating groove (706) and a second actuating groove (707), and the second latch (702) has a third actuating groove (708) and a fourth actuating groove (709). The mechanical lock cylinder (3) includes a lock shell (301), a lock cylinder (302), and a first actuating pin (303). The lock shell (301) is located inside the lock body (1), the lock cylinder (302) is movably installed inside the lock shell (301), and the first actuating pin (303) is movably installed at the end of the lock cylinder (302). Two sets of first actuating columns (303) are provided. One set of first actuating columns (303) is located in the first actuating groove (706), and the other set of first actuating columns (303) is located in the third actuating groove (708). A rotating seat (5) is fixedly installed on the conveying shaft of the motor (4). Two sets of second actuating columns (24) are fixedly connected to the side of the rotating seat (5). One set of second actuating columns (24) is located in the second actuating groove (707), and the other set of second actuating columns (24) is located in the fourth actuating groove (709).

4. The intelligent password U-lock according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first latch (701) and the second latch (702) are fixedly connected with retaining rings (710). The lock body (1) has a positioning groove (9) inside. The moving groove (8) is connected to the positioning groove (9). The retaining ring (710) is in contact with the inner wall of the positioning groove (9).

5. The intelligent password U-lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing groove (12) is provided with an unlocking hole (13) corresponding to the mechanical lock cylinder (3) and a plug-in hole (14) corresponding to the charging port (15).

6. The intelligent password U-lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The silicone sealing block (16) has a sealing block (10) corresponding to the charging port (15) fixedly connected to its side. The sealing block (10) is inserted into the insertion hole (14). The sealing block (10) is in contact with the inner wall of the insertion hole (14). One end of the sealing block (10) is inserted into the charging port (15).

7. A smart combination U-lock according to claim 3, characterized in that: A mounting shell (19) is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body (1), and a control circuit board (20) is fixedly installed inside the mounting shell (19). A fingerprint collector (21) is electrically connected to the control circuit board (20), and a touch button module (22) is fixedly installed on the side of the lock body (1).

8. A smart combination U-lock according to claim 7, characterized in that: A battery (18) is fixedly installed inside the lock body (1), and the motor (4), charging port (15), battery (18), and touch button module (22) are all electrically connected to the control circuit board (20).

9. A smart combination U-lock according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking beam (2) has multiple sets of slots (17), and the ends of the first locking tongue (701) and the second locking tongue (702) are inserted into the two sets of slots (17).

10. A smart combination U-lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body (1) has a wire hole (23) for installing the battery (18), charging port (15) wires, and the wire hole (23) is filled with adhesive.