Intelligent lock with replaceable electronic component module

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent lock with a replaceable electronic component module. The intelligent lock comprises a lock body panel and the detachable electronic component module. The lock body panel is provided with an installation groove, and the module is detachably installed in the groove. The module comprises a module body, an electronic element installation cavity is formed in the module body, and an electronic control assembly is installed in the cavity and comprises a control circuit board and a card swiping induction antenna board which are electrically connected. And a sealant is filled in the cavity to protect the electronic component. And the circuit connector is electrically connected with the circuit board and extends out of the sealant, so that a lock body control part can be conveniently connected. The modular design enables electronic components to be replaced conveniently, only modules need to be replaced when faults occur, the whole panel does not need to be replaced, maintenance cost is remarkably reduced, efficiency is improved, and waste is reduced. The waterproof performance of the intelligent lock is improved through sealant and a modular structure, and stable operation in a complex environment is guaranteed. The intelligent lock effectively solves the problem of maintenance pain of electronic components of a traditional intelligent lock, and the maintainability and the reliability are both considered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart lock technology, and more specifically, to a smart lock with replaceable electronic component modules. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of IoT technology, smart locks have gradually entered people's lives. Smart locks generally consist of a mechanical lock body and an electronic control unit, with the electronic control unit mainly responsible for functions such as identity recognition and access control.

[0003] Traditional smart locks typically mount electronic control components directly inside the lock body panel and waterproof them using methods such as potting. When the electronic components malfunction, because the electronic components are integrated with the lock body panel and sealed with potting, it is impossible to replace the electronic components individually; the entire lock body panel must be replaced, resulting in material waste and increased repair costs.

[0004] Furthermore, in smart locks used in environments with a risk of water ingress and moisture, the adhesive is injected inside the lock body panel. When the circuit connector needs to be replaced, this can damage the original sealing structure and affect waterproofing performance. Existing technology also uses adhesive for waterproofing, but because the adhesive is injected inside the lock body panel, it is difficult to guarantee the waterproofing effect after replacing the circuit connector.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to develop a smart lock with replaceable electronic components and good waterproof performance to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart lock with replaceable electronic components and good waterproof performance.

[0007] This utility model provides a smart lock with a replaceable electronic component module, including:

[0008] Lock body panel, with a mounting groove inside the lock body panel;

[0009] An electronic component module, detachably mounted in a mounting slot, includes:

[0010] The module body has an internal cavity for mounting electronic components;

[0011] An electronic control assembly is installed inside an electronic component mounting cavity. The electronic control assembly includes a control circuit board and a card-swipe sensing antenna board. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the card-swipe sensing antenna board.

[0012] Sealant is used to fill the mounting cavity of electronic components to seal and protect electronic control assemblies.

[0013] The circuit connector, which is electrically connected to the control circuit board, extends from the outside of the sealant and is used for electrical connection to the lock body control section.

[0014] Optionally, the electronic control component also includes an indicator light, a first light-transmitting structure on the lock body panel, a second light-transmitting structure on the module body, the indicator light being located on the inner side of the second light-transmitting structure, both the first and second light-transmitting structures being located in the light propagation direction of the indicator light, and a light-softening structure being set in the light propagation direction to soften the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0015] Optionally, the soft light structure is positioned between the first light-transmitting structure and the second light-transmitting structure.

[0016] Optionally, the first and second light-transmitting structures can be holes, grooves, recesses, or transparent parts.

[0017] Alternatively, the light-diffusing structure can be a light-diffusing sheet, a light-diffusing film, frosted glass, or frosted plastic.

[0018] Optionally, the electronic component module is secured in the mounting slot by a snap-fit ​​structure or screws.

[0019] Optionally, the control circuit board is equipped with a wireless communication module for wireless communication with external devices.

[0020] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided between the module body and the mounting groove to prevent moisture from entering the mounting groove.

[0021] Optionally, the module body can be made of plastic or metal alloy.

[0022] Based on the technical content disclosed in this utility model, the following beneficial effects are achieved:

[0023] This utility model provides a smart lock with replaceable electronic component modules. It adopts a modular design, integrating the smart lock's electronic control components into detachable electronic component modules, protected by sealant. The circuit connectors are externally located, enabling rapid replacement and independent maintenance of the electronic components. This solves the problems of difficult and costly repair of traditional smart lock electronic components, significantly improving repair efficiency, reducing repair costs, and effectively minimizing material waste caused by repairs. The modular design not only solves repair problems and reduces costs but also provides greater flexibility for the future development of smart locks. For example, in the future, different functional electronic component modules can be installed, such as fingerprint recognition modules, facial recognition modules, or modules supporting different wireless communication protocols, easily achieving functional upgrades. This modular design extends the lifespan of the smart lock, avoids the waste of replacing the entire lock body due to functional upgrades, is more environmentally friendly, and aligns with the concept of sustainable development.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a smart lock provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the smart lock provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lock body panel; 11. Mounting slot; 12. First light-transmitting structure; 2. Electronic component module; 21. Module body; 211. Electronic component mounting cavity; 22. Control circuit board; 23. Indicator light; 24. Card swipe sensing antenna board; 25. Sealant; 26. Circuit connector; 27. Second light-transmitting structure; 3. Lock body control part; 4. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0030] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0031] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0032] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a smart lock with a replaceable electronic component module, including a lock body panel 1 and an electronic component module 2.

[0035] The lock body panel 1 has a mounting slot 11, and the electronic component module 2 is detachably installed in the mounting slot 11. The lock body panel 1 has a first light-transmitting structure 12, which can be a hole, slot, recess, transparent element, or any other structure that allows light to pass through. The electronic component module 2 includes a module body 21, and the module body 21 has an electronic component mounting cavity 211 inside. The module body 21 has a second light-transmitting structure 27, which can be a hole, slot, recess, transparent element, or any other structure that allows light to pass through.

[0036] The electronic control assembly is installed within the electronic component mounting cavity 211. The electronic control assembly includes a control circuit board 22 and a card-reading antenna board 24, with the control circuit board 22 electrically connected to the card-reading antenna board 24. Epoxy resin sealant 25 fills the electronic component mounting cavity 211 to seal and protect the electronic control assembly. A circuit connector 26 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 22 and extends from the outside of the sealant 25 for electrical connection to the lock body control part 3. The electronic control assembly also includes an indicator light 23, located on the side of the first light-transmitting structure 12 and the second light-transmitting structure 27. Specifically, the second light-transmitting structure 27 is located near the inner side of the electronic component mounting cavity 211, meaning the indicator light 23 is located inside the electronic component mounting cavity 211. The indicator light 23 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 22, and both the first light-transmitting structure 12 and the second light-transmitting structure 27 are located in the direction of light propagation of the indicator light 23, indicating the working status of the lock. A light-diffusing structure is provided in the direction of light propagation to soften the light emitted by the indicator light 23, making the light diffuse more evenly and avoiding excessive glare. The light-diffusing structure can be a light-diffusing sheet, a light-diffusing film, frosted glass, frosted plastic, or other structures with a light-diffusing effect. In a preferred embodiment, the light-diffusing structure is disposed between the first light-transmitting structure 12 and the second light-transmitting structure 27 in the form of a light-diffusing film. The light-diffusing film has a certain thickness and elasticity, making the connection between the lock body panel 1 and the electronic component module 2 more stable and reducing vibration and friction between them, preventing loosening after excessive opening and closing of the door. The light-diffusing film can be a semi-transparent foam.

[0037] The electronic component module 2 is fixed in the mounting slot 11 by a snap-fit ​​structure or screws 4, facilitating installation and removal. The control circuit board 22 is equipped with a wireless communication module for wireless communication with external devices, enabling remote control functionality.

[0038] To further improve waterproofing, a sealing ring is provided between the module body 21 and the mounting groove 11 to prevent moisture from entering the mounting groove 11. The module body 21 can be made of plastic or metal alloy, and the appropriate material can be selected according to different usage environments and requirements.

[0039] In some embodiments, the module body 21 is made of translucent plastic.

[0040] The working principle of this invention is as follows:

[0041] When a user approaches the card-swiping sensor antenna board 24 with an IC card or other identification medium, the control circuit board 22 receives the signal and performs identity verification. Based on the preset permission verification result, it sends an unlocking or locking signal to the lock body control part 3 and displays the corresponding status through the indicator light 23.

[0042] When an electronic component malfunctions, maintenance personnel only need to unscrew screw 4 or disengage the clip structure to remove the electronic component module 2, disconnect the circuit connector 26 from the lock body control part 3, and then remove the faulty module. For replacement, simply insert the new electronic component module 2 into the mounting slot 11, connect the circuit connector 26, and secure it with screw 4 or the clip structure. The entire replacement process is simple and quick, requiring no specialized tools, greatly reducing maintenance time and difficulty.

[0043] In summary, the smart lock with replaceable electronic component modules provided by this invention solves the problems of difficult maintenance of electronic components and poor waterproof performance in existing smart locks through modular design. The structure is reasonable, easy to install and maintain, reduces maintenance costs, improves maintenance efficiency, and maintains good waterproof performance, thus having broad application prospects.

[0044] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart lock having a replaceable electronic component module, characterized by, The application relates to a lock body panel (1) provided with a mounting groove (11); an electronic component module (2) detachably mounted in the mounting groove (11), the electronic component module (2) comprising: a module body (21) provided with an electronic element mounting cavity (211) inside; an electronic control assembly mounted in the electronic element mounting cavity (211), the electronic control assembly comprising a control circuit board (22) and a card swiping induction antenna board (24), the control circuit board (22) being electrically connected with the card swiping induction antenna board (24); sealing glue (25) filled in the electronic element mounting cavity (211) and used for sealing and protecting the electronic control assembly; and a circuit connector (26) electrically connected with the control circuit board (22) and extending out of the sealing glue (25) and used for electrically connecting with a lock body control part. The electronic control assembly further comprises an indicating lamp (23), the lock body panel (1) is provided with a first light transmission structure (12), the module body (21) is provided with a second light transmission structure (27), the indicating lamp (23) is located at an inner side of the second light transmission structure (27), the first light transmission structure (12) and the second light transmission structure (27) are located on a light transmission direction of the indicating lamp (23), and a soft light structure is arranged on the light transmission direction and used for softening light emitted by the indicating lamp (23). The soft light structure is arranged between the first light transmission structure (12) and the second light transmission structure (27). The soft light structure is a soft light sheet, a soft light film, frosted glass or frosted plastic. The first light transmission structure (12) and the second light transmission structure (27) are holes, grooves, recesses or transparent pieces. The electronic component module (2) is fixed in the mounting groove (11) through a buckle structure or a screw. The control circuit board (22) is provided with a wireless communication module and used for wireless communication with an external device.

2. The smart lock of claim 1, wherein, A sealing ring is arranged between the module body (21) and the mounting groove (11) and used for preventing moisture from entering the mounting groove (11).

3. The smart lock of claim 2, wherein, The material of the module body (21) is plastic or metal alloy.

4. The smart lock of claim 3, wherein, ​ 5. The smart lock of claim 2, wherein, ​ 6. The smart lock of claim 1, wherein, ​ 7. The smart lock of claim 1, wherein, ​ 8. The smart lock of claim 1, wherein, ​ 9. The smart lock of claim 1, wherein, ​

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