Hotel intelligent lock capable of rapidly replacing battery

By designing a movable block and limiting post structure inside the battery compartment of the hotel smart lock, combined with a protective cover and positioning components, the battery can be installed quickly and stably, solving the problems of low battery installation efficiency and ejection, and improving the ease of operation.

CN223867791UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03ZHONG SHAN CATOON SAFETY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423296854.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Existing hotel smart locks have low battery installation efficiency, and the batteries are prone to popping out due to the vertical setting of the spring, affecting the ease of installation.

Method used

A movable block and limiting post structure were designed at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment. Combined with the protective cover and positioning components, the battery is installed at an angle inside the battery compartment by the rotation of the movable block and the synchronous movement of the limiting post. The battery is then stably fixed by the slow reset of the spring.

Benefits of technology

It improves battery installation efficiency, prevents batteries from popping out, simplifies the replacement process, and enhances ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent locks, in particular to a hotel intelligent lock capable of quickly replacing batteries, which comprises an intelligent lock body, a battery bin used for installing the batteries is arranged on one side of the intelligent lock body, and a plurality of semicircular movable blocks are arranged at the bottom end of the inner side of the battery bin. A plurality of grooves matched with the movable blocks are formed in the bottom end of the inner side of the battery bin, the movable blocks are located in the grooves, the outer sides of the movable blocks are movably connected with the inner sides of the grooves, limiting columns are arranged at the tops of the movable blocks, mounting grooves are formed in the top ends of the limiting columns, and first springs are arranged at the bottom ends of the inner sides of the mounting grooves; and through cooperative use of the movable blocks and the grooves, the limiting columns can be inclined in the battery bin, so that the battery is convenient to mount, and the mounting efficiency of the battery is improved to a certain extent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart lock technology, specifically a hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery. Background Technology

[0002] Hotel smart locks are essential equipment for hotel security and management. They combine modern electronic technology with the functions of traditional locks, providing hotels with a more convenient and secure management method. However, due to the integration of electronic technology, hotel smart locks require batteries as a power source to support their various functions. But if the batteries are used for too long, their power will gradually be depleted, causing the hotel smart lock to malfunction. Therefore, the batteries in hotel smart locks need to be replaced every once in a while.

[0003] Currently, the battery compartments used in hotel smart locks are generally located on the side of the lock, and are mostly rectangular in shape. The spring inside the battery compartment is vertically positioned at the bottom of the inner side. When installing the battery, it is necessary to first tilt the battery into the compartment so that the bottom of the battery is in contact with the end of the spring and compress the spring. Since the battery is tilted and the spring is vertically positioned at the bottom of the inner side, the battery needs to be pushed to make it vertical inside the compartment. Then, the battery is released, and the spring's elasticity causes the top of the battery to align with the top of the inner side of the compartment. This installation method is inconvenient, as the vertically positioned spring can easily pop out an improperly aligned battery, affecting the installation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery, solving the problem of low battery installation efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery, comprising a smart lock body, a battery compartment for installing batteries on one side of the smart lock body, a plurality of movable blocks at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment, the movable blocks being semi-circular, and a plurality of grooves matching the movable blocks at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment, the movable blocks being located inside the grooves, and the outer side of the movable blocks being movably connected to the inner side of the grooves, a limiting post at the top of the movable blocks, an installation groove at the top of the limiting post, a spring at the bottom inner side of the installation groove, and a plurality of limiting grooves at the top inner side of the battery compartment.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner side of the battery compartment is provided with a protective cover, and the protective cover is connected to the two sides inside the battery compartment through two positioning components.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the positioning component includes a positioning rod, a sliding groove for the positioning rod to move on one side of the protective cover, a spring connecting one side of the positioning rod to the inner side of the sliding groove, a locking block at the end of the positioning rod away from the spring, and locking grooves matching the locking blocks on both sides of the inside of the battery compartment.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a partition is provided on the inner side of the battery compartment.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom inner side of the battery compartment is provided with a plurality of limiting rods, the limiting rods are located between the limiting post and the protective cover, and the limiting rods are located at the top of the groove.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a limiting block is provided on one side of the movable block, and an arc-shaped groove is provided on the inner side of the groove for the limiting block to slide, and the limiting block is located inside the arc-shaped groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery, which has the following advantages:

[0012] When replacing the battery inside the smart lock body, press the top of the movable block to make it rotate inside the groove. As the movable block rotates, it drives the limiting post to move synchronously, causing the movable block and the limiting post to tilt outwards from the battery compartment. Then, place the bottom of the battery into the mounting slot at the top of the limiting post, causing the bottom of the battery to press against the first spring and push the battery into the battery compartment. During this pushing process, the pressure on the battery can be gradually reduced, allowing the first spring to slowly return to its original position. The first spring then moves the battery towards the top of the battery compartment, and the top of the battery enters the limiting slot. The mounting slot and the limiting slot limit the battery's position. Simultaneously, the tilted position of the first spring during battery pushing prevents it from ejecting an improperly aligned battery. This structure improves battery installation efficiency to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hotel smart lock with quick-replaceable batteries provided by this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A partial disassembled structural diagram of the hotel smart lock with quick-replaceable batteries provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the protective cover and positioning component provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4A partial disassembled structural diagram of the hotel smart lock with quick-replaceable batteries provided by this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the movable block, limiting post, and spring provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the hotel smart lock with quick battery replacement provided by this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Smart lock body; 2. Battery compartment; 3. Movable block; 4. Groove; 5. Limiting post; 6. Mounting slot; 7. Spring 1; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Protective cover; 10. Positioning rod; 11. Slide groove; 12. Spring 2; 13. Locking block; 14. Locking slot; 15. Partition; 16. Limiting rod; 17. Limiting block; 18. Arc-shaped groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-6 In this embodiment: a hotel smart lock with quick battery replacement includes a smart lock body 1, characterized in that: a battery compartment 2 for installing batteries is provided on one side of the smart lock body 1, a plurality of movable blocks 3 are provided at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment 2, the movable blocks 3 are semi-circular, and a plurality of grooves 4 matching the movable blocks 3 are provided at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment 2, the movable blocks 3 are located inside the grooves 4, and the outer side of the movable blocks 3 is movably connected to the inner side of the grooves 4, a limiting post 5 is provided at the top of the movable blocks 3, an installation groove 6 is provided at the top of the limiting post 5, a spring 7 is provided at the bottom inner side of the installation groove 6, and a plurality of limiting grooves 8 are provided at the top inner side of the battery compartment 2;

[0022] The battery compartment 2 has a protective cover 9 inside, and the protective cover 9 is connected to the two sides inside the battery compartment 2 through two positioning components. The positioning components include a positioning rod 10. One side of the protective cover 9 has a sliding groove 11 for the positioning rod 10 to move. One side of the positioning rod 10 is connected to the inside of the sliding groove 11 through a spring 12. The end of the positioning rod 10 away from the spring 12 has a locking block 13. Both sides inside the battery compartment 2 have locking slots 14 that match the locking block 13. When it is necessary to replace the battery inside the smart lock body 1, press the positioning rod 10 to make the positioning rod 10 slide inside the sliding groove 11. At the same time, the positioning rod 10 drives the locking block 13 to move, so that the locking block 13 is disengaged from the locking slot 14 opened on one side inside the battery compartment 2. This makes the protective cover 9 no longer in contact with the two sides inside the battery compartment 2, releases the limiting relationship between the protective cover 9 and the battery compartment 2, and removes the protective cover 9 from the inside of the battery compartment 2.

[0023] The battery compartment 2 has a partition 15 on its inner side and multiple limiting rods 16 at the bottom of its inner side. The limiting rods 16 are located between the limiting post 5 and the protective cover 9, and are located at the top of the groove 4. A limiting block 17 is provided on one side of the movable block 3, and an arc-shaped groove 18 is provided on the inner side of the groove 4 for the limiting block 17 to slide. The limiting block 17 is located inside the arc-shaped groove 18. The partition 15 inside the battery compartment 2 can separate the batteries installed inside the battery compartment 2 to ensure the use of individual batteries. The limiting rods 16 at the bottom of the inner side of the battery compartment 2 can block the movable block 3 to prevent it from tilting inward. When the movable block 3 rotates inside the groove 4, it will drive the limiting block 17 to move inside the arc-shaped groove 18. The limiting block 17 can limit the movable block 3 to ensure its stability inside the groove 4.

[0024] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0025] When it is necessary to replace the battery inside the smart lock body 1, press the positioning rod 10 to make the positioning rod 10 slide inside the slide groove 11. At the same time, the positioning rod 10 drives the locking block 13 to move, so that the locking block 13 disengages from the locking groove 14 opened on one side of the battery compartment 2, thereby making the protective cover 9 no longer in contact with the two sides inside the battery compartment 2, releasing the limiting relationship between the protective cover 9 and the battery compartment 2, and removing the protective cover 9 from the inside of the battery compartment 2.

[0026] Press down on the outside of the battery to move it into the mounting slot 6 and squeeze the spring 7. As the battery moves into the mounting slot 6, the top of the battery will disengage from the limiting slot 8. At the same time, the battery is pulled out of the battery compartment 2. Since the bottom of the battery is located inside the mounting slot 6 and the outside of the movable block 3 is movably connected to the inside of the groove 4, when the battery is pulled out of the battery compartment 2, the squeezing of the bottom of the battery with the inside of the mounting slot 6 will cause the movable block 3 to rotate inside the groove 4, thereby tilting the movable block 3 and the limiting post 5. Pull the battery and remove it from the mounting slot 6.

[0027] When installing the battery, press the end of the movable block 3 near the limiting rod 16 to make the movable block 3 rotate inside the groove 4. As the movable block 3 rotates, it will drive the limiting post 5 to move synchronously, so that the movable block 3 and the limiting post 5 tilt outwards from the battery compartment 2. At this time, put the bottom end of the battery into the mounting groove 6 opened at the top of the limiting post 5, so that the bottom end of the battery squeezes the spring 7 and pushes the battery into the battery compartment 2. During the process of pushing the battery, the squeezing of the battery can be gradually reduced, so that the spring 7 slowly returns to its original position. The spring 7 drives the battery to move to the top of the inner side of the battery compartment 2 and the top of the battery enters the limiting groove 8. The mounting groove 6 and the limiting groove 8 can limit the battery. At the same time, during the process of pushing the battery, the spring 7 is also tilted, which can prevent the spring 7 from popping out the battery that is not straightened.

[0028] After the battery is installed, press the positioning rod 10 again to make the positioning rod 10 slide towards the spring 12 inside the slide groove 11, so that the positioning rod 10 presses against the spring 12. At the same time, the positioning rod 10 is placed into the battery compartment 2. Push the protective cover 9 so that one end of the locking block 13 slides along the inside of the battery compartment 2. When the locking block 13 moves to the position of the locking slot 14, under the elastic action of the spring 12, it will drive the locking block 13 to move into the locking slot 14. Through the cooperation of the locking block 13 and the locking slot 14, the protective cover 9 is limited.

[0029] The partition 15 inside the battery compartment 2 can separate the batteries installed inside the battery compartment 2 to ensure the use of individual batteries. The limiting rod 16 at the bottom inner side of the battery compartment 2 can block the movable block 3 to prevent the movable block 3 from tilting inward into the battery compartment 2. When the movable block 3 rotates inside the groove 4, it will drive the limiting block 17 to move inside the arc groove 18. The limiting block 17 can limit the movable block 3 to ensure the stability of the movable block 3 inside the groove 4.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery, comprising a smart lock body (1), characterized in that: The smart lock body (1) has a battery compartment (2) for installing batteries on one side. The bottom inner side of the battery compartment (2) has multiple movable blocks (3). The movable blocks (3) are semi-circular. The bottom inner side of the battery compartment (2) has multiple grooves (4) that match the movable blocks (3). The movable blocks (3) are located inside the grooves (4). The outer side of the movable blocks (3) is movably connected to the inner side of the grooves (4). The top of the movable blocks (3) has a limiting post (5). The top of the limiting post (5) has an installation groove (6). The bottom inner side of the installation groove (6) has a spring (7). The top inner side of the battery compartment (2) has multiple limiting grooves (8).

2. The hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery compartment (2) is provided with a protective cover (9) on the inside, and the protective cover (9) is connected to the two sides inside the battery compartment (2) through two positioning components.

3. A hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a positioning rod (10). The protective cover (9) has a sliding groove (11) on one side for the positioning rod (10) to move. One side of the positioning rod (10) is connected to the inside of the sliding groove (11) by a spring (12). The end of the positioning rod (10) away from the spring (12) is provided with a locking block (13). Both sides of the inside of the battery compartment (2) are provided with locking slots (14) that match the locking block (13).

4. A hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The battery compartment (2) is provided with a partition (15) on its inner side.

5. A hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The battery compartment (2) has multiple limiting rods (16) at the bottom of its inner side. The limiting rods (16) are located between the limiting post (5) and the protective cover (9), and the limiting rods (16) are located at the top of the groove (4).

6. A hotel smart lock with a quick-replaceable battery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable block (3) is provided with a limiting block (17) on one side, and the groove (4) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (18) for the limiting block (17) to slide on the inner side, and the limiting block (17) is located inside the arc-shaped groove (18).