Locking assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of locking structures, and discloses a locking assembly which is applied to a charging module, the charging module is provided with a charging bin for accommodating a power bank, and the locking assembly comprises a locking fastener, an unlocking mechanism and a pushing assembly. The locking fastener is arranged in the charging bin and is used for locking a power bank accommodated in the charging bin; the unlocking mechanism is arranged in the charging bin and is used for driving the locking fastener to unlock the power bank; the pushing assembly is used for pushing the locking fastener to lock the power bank; when the power bank is unlocked, the unlocking mechanism drives the locking fastener to push the pushing assembly, so that the pushing assembly pushes the power bank out of the charging bin. The utility model aims to solve the technical problem that the push-out effect of the power bank is poor after the power bank is locked in the charging bin of the charging module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of locking structure technology, and in particular to a locking component. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demand for mobile phone battery power continues to increase, the market demand for shared power bank cabinets is also growing. Currently, most shared power bank cabinets are usually placed in indoor public places, such as shopping malls, restaurants, and airports, to provide users with power bank rental services.

[0003] In related technologies, shared power bank cabinets include charging modules, with power banks placed inside the charging compartments of these modules. However, in practice, after the power bank is locked inside the charging compartment, it cannot be smoothly and normally ejected when the user attempts to remove it. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a locking component to solve the technical problem of poor power bank ejection after the power bank is locked inside the charging compartment of the charging module.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a locking component applied to a charging module, wherein the charging module has a charging compartment for accommodating a power bank, and the locking component includes:

[0006] A locking element, which is disposed in the charging compartment, is used to lock the power bank contained in the charging compartment;

[0007] An unlocking mechanism, disposed in the charging compartment, is used to drive the locking fastener to unlock the power bank;

[0008] A push assembly, the push assembly being used to push the locking fastener to lock the power bank;

[0009] When the power bank is unlocked, the unlocking mechanism drives the locking fastener to push the push assembly, so that the push assembly pushes the power bank out of the charging compartment.

[0010] Optionally, the push assembly includes a push rod and an elastic element, the push rod extending from outside the charging compartment to inside the charging compartment, the elastic element connecting the push rod, and the locking element abutting against the elastic element;

[0011] When the unlocking mechanism drives the locking member, the locking member pushes the elastic member so that the push rod pushes the power bank out of the charging compartment.

[0012] Optionally, the jacking assembly further includes a protrusion provided on the jacking rod;

[0013] The elastic element is partially sleeved on the push rod, with the first end of the elastic element abutting against the protrusion and the second end of the elastic element abutting against the locking element.

[0014] Optionally, the jacking assembly further includes a protrusion provided on the jacking rod;

[0015] The locking element is provided with a socket, and the push rod extends toward the locking element and passes through the socket;

[0016] The elastic element is sleeved on the push rod, with the first end of the elastic element abutting against the protrusion and the second end of the elastic element abutting against the locking element.

[0017] Optionally, the locking member has a boss or groove on the side facing the push rod, and the second end of the elastic member is sleeved on the boss or the groove.

[0018] Optionally, the charging module has a mounting surface at one end away from the opening of the charging compartment, and the unlocking mechanism is mounted on the mounting surface;

[0019] The unlocking mechanism includes a motor and an unlocking component. The motor is used to drive the unlocking component to rotate along a plane parallel to the mounting surface, so as to drive one end of the locking component to move along a plane perpendicular to the mounting surface.

[0020] Optionally, the locking member has an inclined surface, the unlocking member has a push top, and the push top has push top surfaces on both sides that cooperate with the inclined surface;

[0021] When the unlocking member rotates, the inclined surface is pushed sequentially from the pushing surface to the pushing top, so that the locking member unlocks the power bank, and the locking member pushes the pushing assembly to push the power bank out of the charging compartment.

[0022] Optionally, the side wall of the charging compartment is provided with a first through hole;

[0023] The locking component includes a rotating part, an abutting part, and a snap-fit ​​part. The abutting part and the snap-fit ​​part are respectively connected to the two ends of the rotating part. The rotating part is used to rotatably connect with the charging module. The abutting part is used to abut against the push-up component. The snap-fit ​​part is used to pass through the first through hole to lock the power bank.

[0024] Optionally, the first distance between the rotation center of the unlocking member and the rotating part is less than the second distance between the abutment and the rotating part, wherein the abutment is the initial contact position between the unlocking member and the abutment.

[0025] Optionally, the locking assembly further includes a pin having an insertion end and a fixed end away from the insertion end, the insertion end having an opening groove extending axially along the pin.

[0026] The rotating part is provided with a second through hole, the charging module is provided with a third through hole, and the insertion end passes through the second through hole and the third through hole so that the locking member is rotatably connected to the charging module;

[0027] The outer diameter of the insertion end and the outer diameter of the fixing end are greater than the inner diameter of the second through hole, and the opening groove is used to make the outer diameter of the insertion end smaller than the inner diameter of the second through hole under the action of external force.

[0028] Optionally, the charging module is provided with at least two of the charging compartments, and the locking assembly further includes a pin.

[0029] The pin has an insertion end and a fixed end away from the insertion end. The rotating part is provided with a second through hole, and the charging module is provided with a third through hole. The insertion end passes through the second through hole and the third through hole so that at least two locking parts corresponding to the charging compartments are rotatably connected to the charging module.

[0030] The outer periphery of the third through hole is provided with a clamping structure, which is used to clamp the fixed end.

[0031] Optionally, the charging module is provided with at least two charging compartments, and the unlocking mechanism includes a motor and an unlocking component driven by the motor. The motor is correspondingly configured in each pair of charging compartments. When the motor rotates forward or in reverse, the unlocking component drives the corresponding locking component to move.

[0032] The locking assembly also includes a limiting member. When the motor rotates forward, the limiting member abuts the unlocking member in a first position; when the motor rotates in reverse, the limiting member abuts the unlocking member in a second position.

[0033] This utility model provides a locking component, the advantages of which are:

[0034] This invention relates to a locking component used in a charging module. The charging module has a charging compartment. When returning a power bank, the power bank is inserted into the compartment, and the power bank pushes a pusher component outwards. Once the power bank is fully contained within the compartment, it is locked in place by a locking mechanism. When removing the power bank, an unlocking mechanism drives the locking mechanism to release the lock and push the pusher component inwards, thus ejecting the power bank out of the compartment. This invention improves the locking and ejection effectiveness of the power bank through the cooperation of the pusher component, the locking mechanism, and the unlocking mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the charging module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 An exploded view of the charging module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0040] Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of the charging module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the unlocking component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pin provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] The markings in the image are as follows:

[0047] 10. Locking element; 11. Insertion hole; 12. Boss; 13. Inclined surface; 14. Rotating part; 15. Abutting part; 16. Snap-fit ​​part; 17. Second through hole; 20. Unlocking mechanism; 21. Motor; 22. Unlocking element; 221. Push top; 222. Push top surface; 30. Pushing assembly; 31. Push rod; 32. Elastic element; 33. Protrusion; 40. Detection assembly; 41. Conductive element; 42. Electrode assembly; 421. Positive electrode; 422. Negative electrode; 50. Circuit board; 51. Mounting hole; 60. Pin; 61. Insertion end; 62. Fixing end; 63. Opening groove; 70. Limiting element; 100. Charging module; 101. Charging compartment; 102. Mounting surface; 103. First through hole; 104. Third through hole; 105. Clamping structure; L1. First distance; L2. Second distance. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in 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 the scope of this utility model.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer" and other terms used in this utility model to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device and components referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information.

[0051] In practical applications, a shared power bank cabinet includes one or more charging units. Each charging unit includes a housing and a charging module 100, which is housed within the housing.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a locking component applied to a charging module 100. The charging module 100 has a charging compartment 101 for accommodating a power bank. The locking component includes a locking fastener 10, an unlocking mechanism 20, and a pushing component 30. The locking fastener 10 is disposed in the charging compartment 101 and is used to lock the power bank contained in the charging compartment 101. The unlocking mechanism 20 is disposed in the charging compartment 101 and is used to drive the locking fastener 10 to unlock the power bank. The pushing component 30 is used to push the locking fastener 10 to lock the power bank. When the power bank is unlocked, the unlocking mechanism 20 drives the locking fastener 10 to push the pushing component 30, so that the pushing component 30 pushes the power bank out of the charging compartment 101.

[0053] In this embodiment, the charging module 100 is provided with a charging compartment 101, and a charging interface is provided inside the charging compartment 101. A power bank is placed inside the charging compartment 101 and connected to the charging interface to realize the charging function. The charging module 100 may have one or more charging compartments 101. If the charging module 100 has multiple charging compartments 101, it can provide more power banks to meet rental needs.

[0054] Based on the above technical solution, when returning the power bank, it is inserted into the charging compartment 101. The power bank pushes the pusher component 30 outward from the charging compartment 101. When the power bank is fully contained within the charging compartment 101, it is locked in place by the locking fastener 10. When removing the power bank, the unlocking mechanism 20 drives the locking fastener 10 to move, thereby releasing the locking fastener 10 from the power bank and driving the pusher component 30 to move into the charging compartment 101, thus pushing the power bank out of the charging compartment 101. This embodiment achieves locking and pushing out of the power bank through the cooperation of the pusher component 30, the locking fastener 10, and the unlocking mechanism 20, improving the locking and pushing effect of the power bank.

[0055] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the unlocking signal can be triggered by scanning a code to pay the fee. The charging module 100 sends the unlocking signal to the unlocking mechanism 20 through wireless or wired communication. After receiving the unlocking signal, the unlocking mechanism 20 drives the locking fastener 10 to move so that the locking fastener 10 unlocks the power bank.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the push assembly 30 includes a push rod 31 and an elastic member 32. The push rod 31 extends from the outside of the charging compartment 101 to the inside of the charging compartment 101. The elastic member 32 is connected to the push rod 31, and the locking member 10 abuts against the elastic member 32. When the unlocking mechanism 20 drives the locking member 10, the locking member 10 pushes the elastic member 32 so that the push rod 31 pushes the power bank out of the charging compartment 101.

[0057] Specifically, the push rod 31 and the elastic element 32 are either fixedly connected or detachably connected. The elastic element 32 is connected to the push rod 31 and serves as a buffer and elastic element. On the one hand, when the power bank is inserted into the charging compartment 101 or the locking device 10 unlocks the power bank, the push rod 31 will be pushed, generating an impact force. The elastic element 32 can absorb the impact force of the push rod 31, preventing the push rod 31 from damaging other structures due to excessive impact. On the other hand, when the locking device 10 locks the power bank, the locking device 10 abuts against the elastic element 32, causing the elastic element 32 to compress. When the locking device 10 unlocks the power bank, the locking device 10 pushes the elastic element 32, and the elastic element 32 releases its elastic potential energy and pushes the push rod 31. Under the action of elastic force, the push rod 31 ejects the power bank from the charging compartment 101, making the removal of the power bank smoother.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the push assembly 30 also includes a protrusion 33 on the push rod 31; the elastic member 32 is partially sleeved on the push rod 31, with the first end of the elastic member 32 abutting against the protrusion 33 and the second end of the elastic member 32 abutting against the locking member 10.

[0059] Specifically, the two ends of the elastic member 32 abut against the protrusion 33 and the locking member 10, respectively, with the protrusion 33 serving to restrict the elastic member 32. When the locking member 10 locks the power bank, it pushes the elastic member 32, which is compressed due to the restriction of the protrusion 33. When the locking member 10 unlocks the power bank, it pushes the elastic member 32, which releases its elastic potential energy and pushes the push rod 31 through the protrusion 33, causing the push rod 31 to eject the power bank.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the push assembly 30 also includes a protrusion 33 on the push rod 31; the locking member 10 is provided with an insertion hole 11, the push rod 31 extends toward the locking member 10 and passes through the insertion hole 11; the elastic member 32 is sleeved on the push rod 31, the first end of the elastic member 32 abuts against the protrusion 33, and the second end of the elastic member 32 abuts against the locking member 10.

[0061] Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic element 32 is sleeved on the push rod 31, and the push rod 31 passes through the socket 11. When the locking member 10 unlocks the power bank, the locking member 10 pushes the elastic element 32, and the elastic element 32 pushes the push rod 31 through the protrusion 33. The push rod 31 moves in the socket 11 to prevent the elastic element 32 from shifting position during elastic deformation.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the locking member 10 has a boss 12 or a groove on the side facing the push rod 31, and the second end of the elastic member 32 is sleeved on the boss 12.

[0063] For example, if the locking member 10 does not have a socket 11, one end of the elastic member 32 abuts against the protrusion 33 and the other end abuts against the boss 12. The boss 12 is used to fix and restrict the elastic member 32 to prevent the elastic member 32 from shifting position during elastic deformation.

[0064] For example, the locking member 10 is provided with a socket 11, and a boss 12 is provided around the outer periphery of the socket 11. The push rod 31 passes through the socket 11, and the elastic member 32 is sleeved on the push rod 31 and sleeved in the boss 12 to fix and limit the elastic member 32.

[0065] In some embodiments, the locking member 10 is provided with a groove (not shown in the figure) on the side facing the push rod 31, and the elastic member 32 is sleeved in the groove.

[0066] Specifically, the groove and the boss 12 have the same function. The elastic element 32 is sleeved on the push rod 31 and sleeved in the groove. The groove limits and fixes the elastic element 32.

[0067] It is understandable that, compared to using fasteners such as screws to fix the elastic element 32, this embodiment uses a boss 12 or a groove instead of fasteners such as screws, and uses the structure on the locking member 10 to fix and limit the elastic element 32. This can save fastener material and avoid setting screw holes in the locking member 10 or the push rod 31, thereby improving the structural life of the locking member 10 and the push rod 31.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the charging module 100 includes a detection component 40, which is used to detect the displacement distance of the push component 30 when the power bank is inserted into or pushed out of the charging compartment 101.

[0069] Specifically, when returning the power bank, it is inserted into the charging compartment 101. The power bank pushes the push component 30 out of the charging compartment 101. The detection component 40 detects the displacement distance of the push component 30. If the displacement distance is equal to a preset distance, it is determined that the power bank has been successfully inserted into the charging compartment 101. If the displacement distance is not equal to the preset distance, it is determined that the power bank has not been successfully inserted into the charging compartment 101. When removing the power bank, the locking component 10 releases the lock on the power bank. The push component 30 moves into the charging compartment 101 and pushes the unlocked power bank outward. The detection component 40 detects the displacement distance of the push component 30. If the displacement distance is equal to a preset distance, it is determined that the power bank has been successfully pushed out of the charging compartment 101. If the displacement distance is not equal to the preset distance, it is determined that the power bank is stuck in the charging compartment 101 and has not been successfully pushed out of the charging compartment 101.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the power bank is inserted into or pushed out of the charging compartment 101, the displacement distance corresponding to the pushing component 30 is detected by the detection component 40, and the power bank is accurately determined to have been successfully inserted into or pushed out of the charging compartment 101 based on the displacement distance.

[0071] For example, the preset distance of the pushing component 30 is W1. If the power bank is not fully inserted, the displacement distance of the pushing component 30 is W2. Since W2 is not equal to W1, it is determined that the power bank has not been successfully inserted. If other types of power banks are inserted, because the length of other types of power banks is smaller and does not match the depth of the charging compartment 101, they cannot push the pushing component 30 within the charging compartment 101. The displacement distance W2 of the pushing component 30 is zero and less than the preset distance W1. Alternatively, if the length of other types of power banks is too large, the displacement distance W2 generated by the pushing component 30 is greater than the preset distance W1. Since the displacement distance W2 is not equal to the preset distance W1, it does not conform to the charging compartment 101, and it is determined that the power bank has not been successfully inserted into the charging compartment 101.

[0072] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, a circuit board 50 is mounted on the side of the charging module 100 facing away from the opening of the charging compartment 101; the motor 21 includes a motor body and a motor shaft, with the motor body disposed on the side of the circuit board 50 facing the charging compartment 101, and the motor body is integrally mounted inside or on the side wall of the charging module 100. The motor body does not occupy space on the circuit board 50, avoiding a compact layout of electronic components on the circuit board 50; on the other hand, the motor body is separately disposed from the circuit board 50, which does not affect the assembly of the circuit board 50, and facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the circuit board 50.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the detection component 40 includes a conductive element 41 and an electrode assembly 42. The conductive element 41 is fixedly connected to the protrusion 33. The electrode assembly 42 includes a positive electrode plate 421 and a negative electrode plate 422. The electrode assembly 42 is electrically connected to the circuit board 50. The circuit board 50 has mounting holes 51. The positive electrode plate 421 and the negative electrode plate 422 are located on the outer periphery of the mounting holes 51. When the positional relationship between the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 changes, the displacement distance corresponding to the pushing component 30 is determined to be a preset distance.

[0074] Specifically, the conductive element 41 is connected to the push rod 31 through the protrusion 33. When the push rod 31 moves, the conductive element 41 changes with the position of the protrusion 33 (or the push rod 31).

[0075] In this embodiment, the positional changes between the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 include separation and connection. When the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 change from separation to connection, or from connection to separation, the displacement distance corresponding to the pushing assembly 30 is determined to be a preset distance.

[0076] For example, the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 are initially separated. When the power bank is inserted into the charging compartment 101 and pushes the push assembly 30, the distance between the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 gradually decreases. When the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 are connected, the positive electrode 421 and the negative electrode 422 are connected and in a short-circuit state. If the displacement distance of the push assembly 30 is determined to be a preset distance, it is determined that the power bank has been successfully inserted into the charging compartment 101.

[0077] For example, the initial state of the conductive element 41 and the electrode assembly 42 is a connection relationship. When the power bank is inserted into the charging compartment 101 and pushes the push assembly 30, the conductive element 41 is separated from the electrode assembly 42, the positive electrode 421 and the negative electrode 422 are disconnected, the short circuit signal disappears, and the displacement distance of the push assembly 30 is determined to be a preset distance. Then it is determined that the power bank has been successfully inserted into the charging compartment 101.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the charging module 100 has a mounting surface 102 at one end away from the opening of the charging compartment 101, and the unlocking mechanism 20 is mounted on the mounting surface 102. The unlocking mechanism 20 includes a motor 21 and an unlocking member 22. The motor 21 is used to drive the unlocking member 22 to rotate along a plane parallel to the mounting surface 102, so as to drive one end of the locking member 10 to move along a plane perpendicular to the mounting surface 102.

[0079] Specifically, the charging module 100 has a front and a back that are arranged opposite to each other. The opening of the charging compartment 101 is located on the front of the charging module 100, and the mounting surface 102 is located on the back of the charging module 100. The mounting surface 102 is used to install structures such as the unlocking mechanism 20 and the circuit board 50.

[0080] The unlocking mechanism 20 includes a motor 21 and an unlocking component 22 driven by the motor 21. The unlocking component 22 is relatively large and occupies a certain amount of installation space when assembled on the charging module 100. In this embodiment, the unlocking component 22 is rotated along a plane parallel to the mounting surface 102 to convert the rotation of the unlocking component 22 into the movement of the locking component 10 on another plane, thereby reducing the space occupied by the unlocking component 22 and the locking component 10 and making the structure of the charging module 100 more compact.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the locking member 10 has an inclined surface 13, and the unlocking member 22 has a push top 221. The two sides of the push top 221 have push surfaces 222 that cooperate with the inclined surface 13. When the unlocking member 22 rotates, the inclined surface 13 is pushed from the push surface 222 to the push top 221 in sequence, so that the locking member 10 unlocks the power bank, and the locking member 10 pushes the push assembly 30 to push the power bank out of the charging compartment 101.

[0082] Specifically, the unlocking component 22 has a push top 221 and a push top surface 222 that smoothly transitions to the push top 221 on the side facing the mounting surface 102. The thickness of the unlocking component 22 gradually increases from the push top surface 222 to the push top 221. When the motor 21 drives the unlocking component 22 to rotate, the inclined surface 13 of the locking component 10 is gradually pushed from the push top surface 222 to the push top 221, realizing the gradual pushing effect of the locking component 10 on the push assembly 30, preventing the push assembly 30 from popping out the power bank instantly, and improving the smoothness of unlocking and popping out the power bank.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the side wall of the charging compartment 101 is provided with a first through hole 103; the locking member 10 includes a rotating part 14, an abutting part 15 and a latching part 16. The abutting part 15 and the latching part 16 are respectively connected to the two ends of the rotating part 14. The rotating part 14 is used to rotatably connect with the charging module 100, the abutting part 15 is used to abut against the push assembly 30, and the latching part 16 is used to pass through the first through hole 103 to lock the power bank.

[0084] Specifically, the abutment portion 15 extends along a plane parallel to the mounting surface 102, and the abutment portion 15 abuts against both the unlocking member 22 and the pushing assembly 30. When the motor 21 drives the unlocking member 22 to rotate, the unlocking member 22 drives the abutment portion 15 to transmit the driving force of the unlocking member 22 to the pushing assembly 30.

[0085] In this embodiment, the side wall of the power bank is provided with a slot (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the position of the first through hole 103. The buckle part 16 is used to pass through the first through hole 103 and snap into the slot of the power bank, thereby realizing the function of locking the power bank.

[0086] When the unlocking component 22 drives the locking component 10, it pushes the push assembly 30 through the abutment part 15. The locking component 10 rotates relative to the charging module 100 through the rotating part 14, so that the latch part 16 passes through the first through hole 103 to unlock the power bank. At the same time as the locking component 10 unlocks the power bank, the push assembly 30 pushes the power bank out of the charging compartment 101.

[0087] When the power bank is inserted into the charging compartment 101, the power bank pushes the push component 30 out of the charging compartment 101, and the power bank body pushes the latch part 16 out of the charging compartment 101. When the power bank is fully contained in the charging compartment 101, the position of the power bank's slot corresponds to the position of the first through hole 103. The push component 30 is further pushed by the power bank, and the push component 30 pushes the abutment part 15. The locking member 10 rotates relative to the charging module 100 through the rotating part 14, so that the latch part 16 passes through the first through hole 103 and is locked into the power bank's slot to lock the power bank.

[0088] In some embodiments, the insertion hole 11, the boss 12, or the inclined surface 13 on the locking member 10 are respectively provided at different positions on the abutment portion 15.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the rotating part 14, the abutting part 15, and the snap-fit ​​part 16 are integrally formed structures.

[0090] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the first distance L1 between the rotation center of the unlocking member 22 and the rotating part 14 is less than the second distance L2 between the contact point and the rotating part 14. The contact point is the initial contact position between the unlocking member 22 and the contact part 15.

[0091] Specifically, the motor 21 drives the unlocking member 22 to rotate, and the unlocking member 22 has a rotation center. The second distance L2 from the initial contact position between the rotation center of the unlocking member 22 and the abutment part 15 to the rotating part 14 is the lever arm length of the locking member 10 when it initially rotates.

[0092] In related technologies, the second distance L2 is less than or equal to the first distance L1, resulting in a shorter lever arm length when the locking member 10 initially rotates. This requires the motor 21 to provide a larger force to overcome the resistance torque, leading to a higher power requirement when the motor 21 drives the unlocking member 22 to rotate. This embodiment extends the lever arm length of the locking member 10 at its initial rotation to the second distance L2, making it greater than the first distance L1. Under the same resistance torque, this reduces the power required for the motor 21 to drive the unlocking member 22, thereby reducing the operating load on the motor 21 and improving its service life.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the locking assembly also includes a pin 60, which has an insertion end 61 and a fixed end 62 away from the insertion end 61. The insertion end 61 is provided with an opening groove 63 extending axially along the pin 60. The rotating part 14 is provided with a second through hole 17, and the charging module 100 is provided with a third through hole 104. The insertion end 61 passes through the third through hole 104 and the second through hole 17 to make the locking member 10 rotatably connected to the charging module 100. The outer diameter of the insertion end 61 and the outer diameter of the fixed end 62 are larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole 17. The opening groove 63 is used to make the outer diameter of the insertion end 61 smaller than the inner diameter of the second through hole 17 under the action of external force.

[0094] In this embodiment, the pin 60 is used to rotatably connect the locking member 10 to the charging module 100. During installation, the insertion end 61 is first passed through the third through hole 104. Then, a certain external force is applied to the opening groove 63 of the insertion end 61, causing the opening groove 63 to become smaller and able to pass through the second through hole 17 on the rotating part 14. After the insertion end 61 has completely passed through the rotating part 14, the external force is released to restore the shape of the opening groove 63. After installation, since the outer diameter of the insertion end 61 and the outer diameter of the fixed end 62 are larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole 17, the locking member 10 can be limited, preventing the locking member 10 from shifting position along the axial direction of the pin 60 during rotation. This prevents the locking member 10 from shifting position and causing a decrease in the contact effect with the unlocking member 22 and the pushing assembly 30.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the charging module 100 is provided with at least two charging compartments 101, and the locking assembly also includes a pin 60; the pin 60 has an insertion end 61 and a fixed end 62 away from the insertion end 61, the rotating part 14 is provided with a second through hole 17, the charging module 100 is provided with a third through hole 104, the insertion end 61 passes through the second through hole 17 and the third through hole 104, so that the locking members 10 corresponding to the at least two charging compartments 101 are rotatably connected to the charging module 100; the outer periphery of the third through hole 104 is provided with a clamping structure 105, which is used to clamp the fixed end 62.

[0096] Specifically, in this embodiment, one motor 21 is configured for each pair of charging compartments 101. The two power banks are unlocked by a motor 21 that can rotate forward or backward. Each charging compartment 101 is equipped with a corresponding locking element 10. During installation, the insertion end 61 is first passed through the third through hole 104. The pin 60 passes through the second through hole 17 of one of the locking elements 10 and extends to pass through the second through hole 17 of the other locking element 10, thereby rotatably connecting the two locking elements 10 to the two charging compartments 101. After installation, the fixing end 62 is secured by the clamping structure 105 on the outer periphery of the third through hole 104 to prevent the pin 60 from shifting axially.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the charging module 100 has at least two charging compartments 101. The unlocking mechanism 20 includes a motor 21 and an unlocking member 22 driven by the motor 21. The motor 21 is correspondingly configured in each pair of charging compartments 101. When the motor 21 rotates forward or reverse, the unlocking member 22 drives the corresponding locking member 10 to move. The locking assembly also includes a limiting member 70. When the motor 21 rotates forward, the limiting member 70 abuts the unlocking member 22 at a first position. When the motor 21 rotates in reverse, the limiting member 70 abuts the unlocking member 22 at a second position.

[0098] Specifically, in this embodiment, one motor 21 is configured for each pair of charging compartments 101. When the motor 21 rotates forward or in reverse, the unlocking component 22 drives the corresponding locking component 10 to move. By using the forward or reverse rotation of one motor 21, the function of unlocking two power banks can be achieved, reducing the number of motors 21 required and lowering the cost. Without increasing the number of motors 21, the structure of the charging module 100 is made more compact, and its size and weight are reduced.

[0099] In one embodiment, the limiting member 70 includes a first abutting post and a second abutting post. When the motor 21 drives the unlocking member 22 to rotate in the forward direction, the first abutting post abuts the unlocking member 22 at a first position; when the motor 21 drives the unlocking member 22 to rotate in the reverse direction, the second abutting post abuts the unlocking member 22 at a second position. The two limiting members 70 achieve the limiting function of the unlocking member 22, preventing excessive rotation angle of the motor spindle and avoiding step loss or failure of the motor 21.

[0100] In one embodiment, the limiting member 70 includes a third abutting post, which has a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface. When the motor 21 rotates forward to a preset angle, the unlocking member 22 abuts against the first abutting surface and stops at a first position; when the motor 21 rotates in the reverse direction to a preset angle, the unlocking member 22 abuts against the second abutting surface and stops at a second position. The limiting member 70 achieves the limiting function of the unlocking member 22, preventing the motor spindle from rotating too much and avoiding the motor 21 from losing steps or stepping out of bounds.

[0101] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes such combinations. It should be noted that, herein, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0102] The sequence numbers of the above-described embodiments of this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A locking assembly, characterized by The application is applied to a charging module, the charging module is provided with a charging bin for accommodating a power bank, and the locking assembly comprises: A lock piece is arranged in the charging bin and used for locking the power bank accommodated in the charging bin; An unlocking mechanism is arranged in the charging bin and used for driving the lock piece to unlock the power bank; A pushing assembly is used for pushing the lock piece to lock the power bank; When the power bank is unlocked, the unlocking mechanism drives the lock piece to push the pushing assembly, so that the pushing assembly pushes the power bank out of the charging bin.

2. The locking assembly of claim 1, wherein, The pushing assembly comprises a pushing rod and an elastic piece, the pushing rod extends from outside the charging bin into the charging bin, the elastic piece is connected to the pushing rod, and the lock piece abuts against the elastic piece; When the unlocking mechanism drives the lock piece, the lock piece pushes the elastic piece, so that the pushing rod pushes the power bank out of the charging bin.

3. The locking assembly of claim 2, wherein, The pushing assembly further comprises a protrusion arranged on the pushing rod; The elastic piece is partially sleeved on the pushing rod, a first end of the elastic piece abuts against the protrusion, and a second end of the elastic piece abuts against the lock piece.

4. The locking assembly of claim 2, wherein, The pushing assembly further comprises a protrusion arranged on the pushing rod; The lock piece is provided with a insertion hole, the pushing rod extends to the lock piece and passes through the insertion hole; The elastic piece is sleeved on the pushing rod, a first end of the elastic piece abuts against the protrusion, and a second end of the elastic piece abuts against the lock piece.

5. A locking assembly according to claim 3 or 4, wherein, A boss or a groove is arranged on a side of the lock piece facing the pushing rod, and the second end of the elastic piece is sleeved on the boss or the groove.

6. The locking assembly of claim 1, wherein, An installation surface is arranged on an end of the charging module away from an opening of the charging bin, and the unlocking mechanism is assembled on the installation surface; The unlocking mechanism comprises a motor and an unlocking piece, the motor is used for driving the unlocking piece to rotate along a plane parallel to a corresponding plane of the installation surface, so as to drive one end of the lock piece to move along a plane perpendicular to the corresponding plane of the installation surface.

7. The locking assembly of claim 6, wherein, The lock piece is provided with an inclined surface, the unlocking piece is provided with a pushing top, and both sides of the pushing top are provided with pushing surfaces matched with the inclined surface; When the unlocking piece rotates, the inclined surface is sequentially pushed by the pushing surfaces and the pushing top, so that the lock piece unlocks the power bank, and the lock piece pushes the pushing assembly to push the power bank out of the charging bin.

8. The locking assembly of claim 6, wherein, A side wall of the charging bin is provided with a first through hole; The lock piece comprises a rotating part, an abutting part and a buckle part, the abutting part and the buckle part are connected to both ends of the rotating part respectively, the rotating part is used for being rotatably connected to the charging module, the abutting part is used for abutting against the pushing assembly, and the buckle part is used for passing through the first through hole to lock the power bank.

9. The locking assembly of claim 8, wherein, A first distance between a rotation center of the unlocking piece and the rotating part is smaller than a second distance between an abutting position and the rotating part, and the abutting position is an initial contact position between the unlocking piece and the abutting part.

10. The locking assembly of claim 8, wherein, The locking assembly further comprises a latch, the latch having an insertion end and a fixed end away from the insertion end, the insertion end being provided with an open slot extending along the axial direction of the latch; The rotating part is provided with a second through hole, the charging module is provided with a third through hole, the insertion end passes through the second through hole and the third through hole, so that the locking piece and the charging module are rotationally connected; The outer diameter of the insertion end and the outer diameter of the fixed end are greater than the inner diameter of the second through hole, and the open slot is used to make the outer diameter of the insertion end smaller than the inner diameter of the second through hole under the action of external force.

11. The locking assembly of claim 8, wherein, The charging module is provided with at least two charging compartments, and the locking assembly further comprises a latch; The latch has an insertion end and a fixed end away from the insertion end, the rotating part is provided with a second through hole, the charging module is provided with a third through hole, the insertion end passes through the second through hole and the third through hole, so that the locking piece and the charging module are rotationally connected; The outer periphery of the third through hole is provided with a clamping structure, and the clamping structure is used to clamp the fixed end.

12. The locking assembly of claim 1, wherein, The charging module is provided with at least two charging compartments, and the unlocking mechanism comprises a motor and an unlocking piece driven by the motor, and the motor is correspondingly arranged in every two charging compartments, when the motor rotates forward or reversely, the unlocking piece drives the corresponding locking piece to move; The locking assembly further comprises a limiting piece, when the motor rotates forward, the limiting piece abuts the unlocking piece at a first position; when the motor reverses, the limiting piece abuts the unlocking piece at a second position.

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