Electric cushion lock

By introducing sensors and status indicators into electric vehicle or motorcycle seat locks, the problem of existing technologies being unable to indicate lock or unlock status is solved, achieving higher anti-theft performance and ease of use, and improving overall reliability and stability.

CN223990095UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13RUIAN SUTIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-04
Publication Date
2026-03-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electric vehicle or motorcycle seat locks lack status indication functions, failing to accurately inform the driver of the lock or unlock status, thus reducing their anti-theft performance.

Method used

An electric seat lock was designed, which includes a locking mechanism, an unlocking device, a sensing device, and a push switch. The sensor connects to the vehicle's main unit and uses the linkage between the lock hook and the tension spring to transmit signals of the locking or unlocking status and display status prompts on the vehicle screen to ensure that the user is aware of the lock's status.

Benefits of technology

The anti-theft performance of the electric seat lock has been improved, enhancing user convenience and comfort, while simplifying the assembly process and improving overall reliability and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric cushion lock which comprises a lock catch mechanism and an unlocking device in linkage fit with the lock catch mechanism, the lock catch mechanism comprises an installation frame, a drag hook pivoted to the installation frame, a lock hook in linkage fit with the drag hook to lock or unlock a cushion spring bolt and a tension spring connected to the drag hook and the lock hook, and the electric cushion lock further comprises a sensing device. A shell is installed on the installation frame, a shell cover is arranged at the end, opposite to the installation frame, of the shell, a containing groove used for installing an unlocking device is formed in the shell, and an installation groove located above the containing groove is formed in the shell. The sensing device comprises a circuit board located in the shell, a power line electrically connected with the circuit board, a pressing switch installed in the installation groove and electrically connected with the power line and an elastic piece corresponding to the pressing switch, swing of the lock hook controls the elastic piece to abut against or be separated from the pressing switch, and transmission of the opening and closing states of the cushion lock is achieved. The anti-theft seat cushion can accurately prompt the opening and closing state of the seat cushion and is high in anti-theft performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seat lock technology, specifically to an electric seat lock. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicles and motorcycles are common modes of transportation in our daily lives, especially prevalent in southeastern my country. To facilitate the placement of items, the middle section of the vehicle body under the seat of an electric vehicle or motorcycle is recessed to form a storage space, with the seat serving as the cover. To prevent theft of items from this storage space, a seat lock is required between the seat and the vehicle body.

[0003] Seat locks typically include a locking mechanism and an unlocking device that works in conjunction with it. The locking mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a hook pivotally connected to the mounting bracket, a locking hook that works in conjunction with the hook to lock or unlock the seat latch, and two tension springs connected to the hook and the locking hook. Existing seat locks lack a status indicator function, thus failing to indicate to the driver whether the seat lock is locked or unlocked, reducing its anti-theft performance. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric seat lock that can accurately indicate the opening and closing status of the seat and has high anti-theft performance.

[0005] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: an electric seat lock, including a locking mechanism and an unlocking device that works in conjunction with it. The locking mechanism includes a mounting bracket, a hook pivotally connected to the mounting bracket, a locking hook that works in conjunction with the hook to lock or unlock the seat lock tongue, and a tension spring connected to the hook and the locking hook. It also includes a sensing device. A housing is mounted on the mounting bracket, and a cover is provided at one end of the housing opposite to the mounting bracket. A receiving groove for installing the unlocking device is provided inside the housing, and a mounting groove is provided on the housing above the receiving groove. The sensing device includes a circuit board located inside the housing, a power cord electrically connected to the circuit board, a push switch installed in the mounting groove and electrically connected to the power cord, and a spring corresponding to the push switch. The swing of the locking hook controls the spring to abut or separate from the push switch, thereby transmitting the opening and closing state of the seat lock.

[0006] In the above structure, the power cord is connected to the main unit of the electric vehicle or motorcycle. The seat lock is unlocked through the unlocking device. During unlocking, the end of the lock hook connected to the pull hook with the tension spring swings towards each other. After the lock hook swings, it separates from the spring, and the spring releases the switch head of the push switch, realizing signal transmission. The screen of the electric vehicle or motorcycle displays an icon indicating that the seat lock is unlocked, reminding the user that the seat lock is in the unlocked state. When the user closes the seat, the locking tongue at the bottom of the seat engages with the lock hook. The end of the lock hook connected to the pull hook with the tension spring swings in opposite directions, and the pull hook limits the lock hook. The unlocking device resets and limits the pull hook. The lock hook swings, pressing against the spring, and the spring presses against the switch head of the push switch, realizing signal transmission. The icon indicating that the seat lock is unlocked displayed on the screen of the electric vehicle or motorcycle goes out, informing the user that the seat lock is locked. By setting up a sensing device, it is easy for the user to know, thereby improving the anti-theft performance of this utility model and improving the convenience and comfort of the user. The inclusion groove facilitates the installation of the unlocking device, thereby simplifying the assembly of this invention. The mounting groove also facilitates the installation of the push-button switch, further enhancing the ease of assembly.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that one end of the spring is fixed to the push switch, and the other end extends out of the housing to correspond to the push head of the push switch.

[0008] The above structure facilitates the pressing of the switch by the spring, thereby improving the reliability of this invention.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the housing and the locking mechanism are disposed on the same side.

[0010] By adopting the above structure, the overall size of this utility model can be reduced, thereby facilitating its installation.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a sealing groove is provided on the open end face of the housing, and a sealing strip corresponding to the sealing groove is provided on the housing cover.

[0012] In the above structure, the cover and the shell are sealed together by ultrasonic waves. The sealing performance between the cover and the shell is improved by the cooperation of the sealing strip of the cover and the sealing groove of the shell.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a wire-holding groove communicating with the mounting groove is provided on the groove wall of the receiving groove, and a wire-passing hole for the power cord to pass through is provided on one side of the housing.

[0014] In the above structure, the installation of the power cord is facilitated by the wire slot and the wire through hole, and the stability of the power cord is improved, thus enhancing the reliability of this utility model.

[0015] The present invention is further provided that a limiting block adapted to the mounting groove is protruding from one side of the shell cover.

[0016] In the above structure, the push switch can be limited by setting a limit block, thereby improving the tightness of the push switch in the mounting groove and thus improving the stability of the push switch.

[0017] The present invention is further provided that the hook has a protruding hanging block, and the hanging block has a hanging groove.

[0018] In the above structure, the hanging block facilitates the installation of the seat lock's pull cord onto the hanging slot, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that a snap-fit ​​block is provided on the outside of the hanging block on the mounting bracket, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the snap-fit ​​block.

[0020] In the above structure, the snap-fit ​​block facilitates the connection of the pull rope to the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby improving the stability of the pull rope and enhancing the reliability of this invention.

[0021] The present invention is further configured such that the housing has an injection port corresponding to the mounting groove on the side facing the mounting bracket.

[0022] In the above structure, by opening the glue injection port, the sealing performance of the mounting groove can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell cover in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention without the connected mounting bracket.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell cover in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in this utility model.

[0029] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 1-Lock mechanism; 2-Unlocking device; 11-Mounting bracket; 12-Pull hook; 13-Lock hook; 14-Tension spring; 3-Sensing device; 4-Housing shell; 5-Shell cover; 41-Accommodation groove; 42-Mounting groove; 31-Circuit board; 32-Push switch; 33-Spring; 43-Sealing groove; 51-Sealing strip; 44-Wire clamping groove; 45-Wire passage hole; 52-Limiting block; 121-Hanging block; 122-Hanging groove; 111-Snap-fit ​​block; 112-Snap-fit ​​groove; 46-Glue injection port; 6-Pull rope. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 6 An electric seat lock is shown, including a locking mechanism 1 and an unlocking device 2 that is linked to it. The locking mechanism 1 includes a mounting bracket 11, a hook 12 pivotally connected to the mounting bracket 11, a locking hook 13 that is linked to the hook 12 to lock or unlock the seat lock tongue, and a tension spring 14 connected to the hook 12 and the locking hook 13. It also includes a sensing device 3. A housing 4 is mounted on the mounting bracket 11. A cover 5 is provided at one end of the housing 4 opposite to the mounting bracket 11. A receiving groove 41 for installing the unlocking device 2 is opened in the housing 4. A mounting groove 42 is opened on the housing 4 above the receiving groove 41. The sensing device 3 includes a circuit board 31 located in the housing 4, a power cord electrically connected to the circuit board 31, a push switch 32 installed in the mounting groove 42 and electrically connected to the power cord, and a spring 33 corresponding to the push switch 32. The swing control spring 33 of the locking hook 13 abuts or separates from the push switch 32 to realize the transmission of the opening and closing state of the seat lock.

[0033] In the above structure, the power cord is connected to the main unit of the electric vehicle or motorcycle. The seat lock is unlocked through the unlocking device 2. When unlocking, the lock hook 13 and the end of the pull hook 12 connected to the tension spring 14 swing towards each other. After the lock hook 13 swings, it separates from the spring 33. The spring 33 releases the switch head of the push switch 32, realizing signal transmission. The screen of the electric vehicle or motorcycle displays an icon indicating that the seat lock is unlocked, reminding the user that the seat lock is in the unlocked state. When the user closes the seat, the locking tongue at the bottom of the seat engages in the lock hook 13. The lock hook 13 and the end of the pull hook 12 connected to the tension spring 14 swing in opposite directions. The pull hook 12 limits the lock hook 13. The unlocking device 2 resets and limits the pull hook 12. The lock hook 13 swings and presses against the spring 33. The spring 33 presses against the switch head of the push switch 32, realizing signal transmission. The icon indicating that the seat lock is unlocked displayed on the screen of the electric vehicle or motorcycle goes out, informing the user that the seat lock is locked. By incorporating the sensing device 3, the user can easily become aware of the device, thereby improving its anti-theft performance and enhancing user convenience and comfort. The receiving groove 41 facilitates the installation of the unlocking device 2, thus simplifying the assembly of the device. The mounting groove 42 facilitates the installation of the push-button switch 32, further improving the ease of assembly. The unlocking device 2 includes a gear assembly, a slider, a return spring abutting against the slider and the housing 4, and a motor driving the gear assembly. The slider is controlled to move back and forth by the gear assembly. The tension spring 14 and the return spring work together to prevent the gear from locking with the slider, improving the reliability and stability of the device.

[0034] In this embodiment, one end of the spring piece 33 is fixed to the push switch 32, and the other end extends out of the housing 4 to correspond to the push head of the push switch 32.

[0035] The above structure facilitates the pressing of the switch 32 by the spring 33, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0036] In this embodiment, the housing 4 is disposed on the same side as the locking mechanism 1.

[0037] By adopting the above structure, the overall size of this utility model can be reduced, thereby facilitating its installation.

[0038] In this embodiment, a sealing groove 43 is provided on the open end face of the housing 4, and a sealing strip 51 corresponding to the sealing groove 43 is provided on the cover 5.

[0039] In the above structure, the cover 5 and the housing 4 are sealed together by ultrasonic waves. The sealing performance of the cover 5 and the housing 4 can be improved by the cooperation between the sealing strip 51 of the cover 5 and the sealing groove 43 of the housing 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, the groove wall of the receiving groove 41 is provided with a wire-holding groove 44 that communicates with the mounting groove 42, and a wire-passing hole 45 for the power cord to pass through is provided on one side of the housing 4.

[0041] In the above structure, the installation of the power cord is facilitated by setting the wire slot 44 and the wire hole 45, and the stability of the power cord is improved, thereby enhancing the reliability of this utility model.

[0042] In this embodiment, a limiting block 52 that is adapted to the mounting groove 42 is provided on one side of the shell cover 5.

[0043] In the above structure, the limit block 52 can limit the push switch 32, thereby improving the tightness of the push switch 32 in the mounting groove 42 and thus improving the stability of the push switch 32.

[0044] In this embodiment, a hanging block 121 protrudes from the hook, and a hanging groove 122 is formed on the hanging block 121.

[0045] In the above structure, by setting the hanging block 121, it is easy to install the pull rope 6 of the seat lock onto the hanging groove 122, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0046] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 111 located outside the hanging block 121, and the snap-fit ​​block 111 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 112.

[0047] In the above structure, by setting the snap-fit ​​block 111, it is easy to connect the pull rope 6 to the snap-fit ​​groove 112, thereby improving the stability of the pull rope 6 and improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0048] In this embodiment, the housing 4 has an injection port 46 on the side facing the mounting bracket 11 that corresponds to the mounting groove 42.

[0049] In the above structure, by opening the glue injection port 46, the sealing performance of the mounting groove 42 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of this utility model.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric seat lock, comprising a locking mechanism and an unlocking device that is linked to and cooperates with it, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a mounting bracket, a hook pivotally connected to the mounting bracket, a locking hook that cooperates with the hook to lock or unlock the seat lock tongue, and a tension spring connected to the hook and the locking hook, characterized in that: The inductive device is arranged on the mounting frame, and a shell is arranged on the mounting frame.

2. The power seat lock according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the elastic sheet is fixed on the press switch, and the other end of the elastic sheet extends out of the shell to correspond to the press head of the press switch.

3. The power seat lock of claim 2, wherein: The shell is arranged on the same side of the lock catch mechanism.

4. The power seat lock of claim 1 wherein: The opening end of the shell is provided with a sealing groove, and the shell cover is provided with a sealing strip corresponding to the sealing groove.

5. The power seat lock of claim 4 wherein: The groove wall of the accommodating groove is provided with a wire clamping groove connected with the mounting groove, and one side of the shell is provided with a wire passing hole for the power cord.

6. The power seat lock of claim 1, wherein: One side of the shell cover protrudes a limiting block corresponding to the mounting groove.

7. The power seat lock of claim 3 wherein: The pull hook protrudes a hanging block, and the hanging block is provided with a hanging groove.

8. The power seat lock of claim 7, wherein: The mounting frame is provided with a clamping block outside the hanging block, and the clamping block is provided with a clamping groove.

9. The power seat lock of claim 1, wherein: The shell is provided with a glue injection hole corresponding to the mounting groove.