Motorcycle rear box lock

Abstract

The utility model discloses a motorcycle rear box lock which comprises a shell and an upper cover matched with the shell in a covering mode, a lock hook and a trigger matched with the lock hook are arranged in the shell in a rotating mode, an electromagnetic pull rod is arranged in the shell, the electromagnetic pull rod retracts to drive the trigger to rotate clockwise to release the lock hook after being powered on, and a mechanical coded lock assembly is further arranged in the shell. When the mechanical coded lock assembly rotates to a correct mechanical digital code, the mechanical coded lock assembly can control the trigger to rotate clockwise so as to release the lock hook. Unlocking can be achieved by rotating a correct digital password and pressing a button, an entity key does not need to be additionally carried, the key loss risk is reduced, and the key-free travel scene of a user is adapted; the electronic control unlocking function of the electromagnetic pull rod is reserved (the trigger is driven to rotate to release the lock hook after being electrified and retracted), meanwhile, mechanical password unlocking is supplemented, an electronic control and mechanical password double unlocking mode is formed, the problem that unlocking cannot be achieved due to faults of a single unlocking mode (such as electronic control failure and key loss) is solved, and the use reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of motorcycle lock technology, and in particular to a motorcycle rear tail box lock. Background Technology

[0002] Motorcycles are equipped with storage boxes or luggage compartments, such as those mounted at the rear and sides of the vehicle. These luggage compartments are equipped with locking mechanisms to prevent accidental opening and ensure security.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent with patent number 202320999819.8 discloses a locking mechanism for a motorcycle luggage box. The mechanism includes a housing and a top cover. The housing contains a rotating component, a drive rod, a trigger, and a locking hook. The rotating component is connected to the drive rod. The trigger is located on the upper side of the drive rod. The locking hook is located on the upper side of the trigger. When the key is turned clockwise, the rotating component drives the drive rod to rotate coaxially, which in turn pushes the trigger to rotate counterclockwise, releasing the locking hook.

[0004] The existing locks mentioned above rely solely on a 'physical key + single electronic control' unlocking mode. This suffers from the core problems of the physical key being inconvenient to carry and unable to unlock if lost. Furthermore, due to the limited unlocking method, a malfunction in the electronic control system can prevent the tailgate from opening, severely impacting user reliability. To address these technical pain points, this invention proposes a dual-mode motorcycle tailgate lock that combines electronic unlocking and mechanical combination unlocking. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to solve the technical problems of existing motorcycle tailgate locks, which rely on physical keys, are inconvenient to carry, cannot be unlocked if lost, and cannot be used when the single unlocking method fails.

[0006] This utility model provides a motorcycle rear box lock, including a housing and a cover that fits with it. A locking hook and a trigger are rotatably mounted inside the housing. The key feature is that an electromagnet is installed inside the housing, and an electromagnetic lever is connected to the output end of the electromagnet. The electromagnetic lever is movably connected to the trigger. When the electromagnet is energized, the electromagnetic lever retracts and drives the trigger to rotate clockwise, thereby releasing the locking hook. An electromagnetic plate is installed on the electromagnetic lever, and an electromagnetic reset elastic element is installed between the electromagnetic plate and the output end of the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the trigger rotates to its normal position under the restoring action of the electromagnetic reset elastic element. The normal position is the stable position of the trigger when it is not subjected to external force, and this position is maintained by the electromagnetic reset elastic element. A mechanical combination lock assembly is also installed inside the housing. When the correct mechanical combination is entered, the mechanical combination lock assembly can control the trigger to rotate clockwise from the normal position, thereby releasing the locking hook.

[0007] Preferably, the mechanical combination lock assembly includes a mechanical combination body, a control shaft that is laterally slidably inserted into the mechanical combination body, and a button control block. The button control block is vertically and vertically mounted in the housing via a button elastic element. The button control block extends to the trigger and is equipped with an inclined pressing part for rotating the trigger during lifting. When the correct mechanical combination is rotated, pressing the button control block causes the trigger to rotate clockwise through the inclined pressing part, thereby releasing the lock hook. A control plate is provided on the control shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the upper cover has a button hole for the button control block portion to extend out.

[0009] Preferably, the upper cover has a mechanical keypad opening for exposing the mechanical keypad body and for rotating the mechanical keypad.

[0010] Preferably, a button mounting base is provided inside the housing, and a button mounting hole is provided inside the button mounting base. The button control block is vertically mounted at the button mounting base through a button elastic element cooperating with the button mounting hole.

[0011] Preferably, the electromagnetic pull rod is provided with a hole through which the lower end of the trigger can move.

[0012] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a rotating spring for resetting the locking hook. After the locking hook is engaged with the trigger, the rotating spring is rotated and compressed. When the trigger is rotated to release the locking hook, the locking hook is reset counterclockwise under the restoring force of the rotating spring.

[0013] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a micro switch assembly for sensing whether the locking hook is locked and outputting a locking electrical signal to the motorcycle central control unit.

[0014] Preferably, the micro switch assembly includes a micro switch body disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the motorcycle's central control unit, and a spring switch plate disposed on the micro switch body. The micro switch body is disposed below the locking hook, and an electrical signal button for the micro switch is disposed between the spring switch plate and the micro switch body. When the locking hook rotates clockwise to lock, it presses down on the spring switch plate, and the spring switch plate rotates clockwise to press down on the electrical signal button, transmitting an electrical signal to the motorcycle's central control unit. After the locking hook is released, the spring switch plate rotates counterclockwise to reset.

[0015] Preferably, the electromagnetic reset elastic element, the button elastic element, and the control reset elastic element are all helical springs.

[0016] The motorcycle tailgate lock described above can be unlocked by turning the correct numerical code and pressing the button, eliminating the need to carry a physical key and reducing the risk of key loss. It is suitable for users' keyless travel scenarios. It retains the electromagnetic lever electronic unlocking function (powered retraction drives the trigger to rotate and release the lock hook), while also supplementing it with mechanical code unlocking, forming a dual unlocking mode of electronic control + mechanical code. This avoids the problem of being unable to unlock due to failure of a single unlocking method (such as electronic control failure or key loss), and improves the reliability of use.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention will be explained in detail in the embodiments, thereby making the beneficial effects more obvious. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the locked state of the top cover after the lock hook is opened, according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the locked state after the top cover is opened, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lock hook in the open state after the top cover is opened, according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the locking hook in the open state after the top cover is opened.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the embodiment of the present invention with the top cover opened, the button control block removed, and the locking hook in the open state. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this utility model can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, the first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific examples and application scenarios.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a motorcycle tailgate lock includes a housing 1 and a cover 2 that fits with it. A locking hook 5 and a trigger 4 are rotatably disposed within the housing 1. In a specific embodiment of this invention, an electromagnet is disposed within the housing 1, and an electromagnetic lever 7 is connected to the output end of the electromagnet. The electromagnetic lever 7 is movably connected to the trigger 4. When the electromagnet is energized, the electromagnetic lever 7 retracts and drives the trigger 4 to rotate clockwise, thereby releasing the locking hook 5. An electromagnetic plate is disposed on the electromagnetic lever 7, and an electromagnetic reset elastic element 3 is disposed between the electromagnetic plate and the output end of the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the trigger 4 rotates to its normal position under the restoring action of the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3. The normal position is the stable position of the trigger 4 when it is not subjected to external force, and this position is maintained by the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3. A mechanical combination lock assembly is also disposed within the housing 1. When the correct mechanical combination is entered, the mechanical combination lock assembly can control the trigger 4 to rotate clockwise from its normal position, thereby releasing the locking hook 5. When the electromagnet is energized, it generates magnetic force to attract the electromagnetic plate, causing the electromagnetic lever 7 to retract laterally; when de-energized, the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3 pushes the electromagnetic lever to reset. The trigger 4 is rotatably mounted via a rotating shaft fixed inside the housing 1. When the electromagnetic lever 7 retracts, it pushes against the lower part of the trigger 4 through the inner wall of its hole, causing the trigger 4 to rotate clockwise around the rotating shaft.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solutions, the limitations of existing key + single electronic control unlocking technology are overcome, and a mechanical password unlocking method is added, completely solving the core pain points of physical keys being inconvenient to carry and unable to unlock after being lost, thus adapting to keyless travel scenarios; forming a dual unlocking mode of electronic control + mechanical password, avoiding the usage difficulties caused by the failure of a single unlocking method (such as electronic control failure or key loss), and significantly improving the reliability of lock use; laying the foundation for the basic functional framework of the lock, while retaining the core structure of the shell, top cover, lock hook, and trigger, the functional upgrades take into account both convenience and security.

[0030] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the mechanical combination lock assembly includes a mechanical combination body 11, a control shaft 12 laterally slidably inserted into the mechanical combination body 11, and a button control block 13. The button control block 13 is vertically and vertically mounted in the housing 1 via a button elastic element 14. A portion of the button control block 13 extends to the trigger 4 and is equipped with an inclined downward pressing part 24 for rotating the trigger 4 during lifting. A control plate 15 is mounted on the control shaft 12, and a control reset elastic element 16 is provided between the control plate 15 and the mechanical combination body 11. The mechanical combination body 11 is a digital combination dial with a locking groove inside that mates with the control shaft 12. When the combination is rotated to the correct position, the locking groove aligns with the end of the control shaft 12, allowing the control shaft to slide laterally. Pressing the button control block 13 at this time triggers unlocking.

[0031] When the mechanical keypad 11 is rotated to the correct mechanical digital keypad, the button control block 13 is pressed, causing the control plate 15 to slide towards the mechanical keypad 11 and compressing the control reset elastic element 16. The downward-pressing inclined pressing part 24 then presses down the trigger 4, which can only rotate. Under the downward pressing force of the inclined pressing part 24, the trigger 4 rotates clockwise and compresses the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3. After the trigger 4 rotates, the locking hook 5 is released. After the button control block 13 is released, under the restoring force of the control reset elastic element 16, the control shaft 12 slides to the right to reset. Under the action of the button elastic element 14, the button control block 13 resets. Under the restoring force of the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3, the trigger 4 rotates to reset.

[0032] During electromagnetic unlocking, the electromagnetic lever 7 is energized, and the electromagnetic lever 7 retracts laterally, causing the trigger 4 to rotate clockwise. During this process, the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3 is compressed. After the trigger 4 rotates, it releases the locking hook 5. After unlocking is completed, the electromagnetic lever 7 is de-energized. Under the restoring force of the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3, the electromagnetic lever 7 is pushed to the right to reset, causing the trigger 4 to rotate and reset.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solutions, the modular structure and transmission logic of the mechanical combination lock components are clarified. The precise linkage between the button control block and the trigger is achieved through the inclined pressing part, ensuring stable clockwise rotation of the trigger during password unlocking and avoiding unlocking jams. The automatic reset of components is achieved by using the button elastic element and the control reset elastic element, ensuring that each component quickly returns to its initial state after password unlocking, supporting cyclic use, and improving the repeatability and smoothness of the unlocking operation. The component structure (control shaft, control board) is refined to ensure that unlocking is triggered only after password verification, enhancing the security of mechanical combination lock unlocking and avoiding misunderstandings.

[0034] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the upper cover 2 is provided with a button hole 17 for the button control block 13 to extend out.

[0035] By opening button holes in the top cover, the button control block is exposed, providing users with a direct and convenient pressing operation interface. Unlocking can be triggered without removing the top cover, eliminating operational obstacles and significantly improving the ease of operation of mechanical password unlocking.

[0036] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the upper cover 2 is provided with a mechanical password disk opening 18 for the mechanical password body 11 to be exposed and for rotating the mechanical password disk.

[0037] A mechanical combination lock slot is provided on the top cover, allowing the combination lock body to be directly exposed. This makes it easy for users to intuitively rotate the combination lock to input or adjust the combination, avoiding the inconvenience caused by a hidden combination lock. This ensures the practicality and operability of the mechanical combination lock function and lowers the barrier to entry for users.

[0038] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a button mounting base 19 is provided inside the housing 1, and a button mounting hole 20 is provided inside the button mounting base 19. The button control block 13 is vertically and vertically mounted at the button mounting base 19 through the button elastic element 14 cooperating with the button mounting hole 20.

[0039] The button mounting base and the button mounting hole work together to provide a stable mounting foundation and a precise lifting trajectory for the button control block, effectively preventing the button control block from shifting, tilting or jamming during pressing and resetting, ensuring the smoothness and stability of the component movement when unlocking the mechanical password, and improving the unlocking success rate.

[0040] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the electromagnetic pull rod 7 is provided with a hole through which the lower end of the trigger 4 moves.

[0041] The hole on the electromagnetic pull rod allows the lower end of the trigger to pass through, preventing interference between the two during movement. This ensures that the electromagnetic pull rod can accurately drive the trigger to rotate clockwise when it retracts, improving the transmission accuracy of the electronic unlocking system.

[0042] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a rotating spring 6 for resetting the locking hook 5 is also provided inside the housing 1. After the locking hook 5 is locked in conjunction with the trigger 4, the rotating spring 6 is rotated and compressed. When the trigger 4 rotates to release the locking hook 5, the locking hook 5 rotates counterclockwise to reset under the restoring force of the rotating spring 6.

[0043] By utilizing the energy storage and reset function of the rotating spring, the automatic and precise reset of the lock hook after unlocking is achieved. When locking, the spring is compressed to store energy, and when unlocking, the restoring force drives the lock hook to reset counterclockwise. This prevents the lock hook from failing to return to its original position or from shifting after unlocking, ensuring that the lock hook can accurately engage with the trigger when locking again. This ensures the continuity of the lock's cyclical use and solves the problem of untimely lock hook reset in existing technologies.

[0044] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the electromagnetic reset elastic element 3, the button elastic element 14, and the control reset elastic element 16 are all helical springs.

[0045] Helical springs have advantages such as good energy storage effect, stable reset, wide availability, low cost and high durability, ensuring the long-term reliability of the reset function of button control blocks, control shafts and electromagnetic pull rods, and reducing unlocking failures caused by the failure of elastic components.

[0046] Example 2:

[0047] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that, in addition to including the structural features of the aforementioned embodiments, in the specific embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figures 1-6 As shown, the housing 1 is also equipped with a micro switch assembly for sensing whether the locking hook 5 is locked and outputting a locking electrical signal to the motorcycle central control unit.

[0048] The newly added lock status sensing and signal feedback function uses a micro-switch component to detect whether the lock hook is locked in real time and transmits the electrical signal to the motorcycle's central control unit. This allows users to intuitively know the lock status of the tail box, avoiding property security risks caused by misjudging that it is not locked or not locked securely. At the same time, it improves the intelligence level of the lock, adapts to the intelligent control needs of the entire motorcycle, and makes up for the shortcomings of existing technology that lacks status feedback.

[0049] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the micro switch assembly includes a micro switch body 21 disposed inside the housing 1 and electrically connected to the motorcycle central control unit, and a spring switch plate 22 disposed on the micro switch body 21. The micro switch body 21 is disposed below the locking hook 5. An electrical signal button 23 of the micro switch is disposed between the spring switch plate 22 and the micro switch body 21. When the locking hook 5 is rotated clockwise to lock, it presses down on the spring switch plate 22. The spring switch plate 22 rotates clockwise and presses down on the electrical signal button 23, transmitting an electrical signal to the motorcycle central control unit. After the locking hook 5 is released, the spring switch plate 22 rotates counterclockwise to reset.

[0050] The transmission logic and signal triggering mechanism of the micro switch assembly are clearly defined. The electric signal is triggered by the locking hook pressing down on the spring switch plate. After unlocking, the spring switch plate automatically resets, ensuring accurate and delay-free signal triggering and avoiding false triggering or signal loss. This achieves closed-loop control of locking-signal feedback-unlocking-reset, improving the stability and accuracy of status feedback, allowing users to monitor the safety status of the tailgate in real time, and further enhancing intelligent safety protection.

[0051] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus 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 apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0052] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A motorcycle tail box lock, comprising a housing (1) and a cover (2) therewith, wherein a locking hook (5) and a trigger (4) therewith are rotatably disposed within the housing (1), characterized in that, An electromagnet is provided inside the housing (1). An electromagnetic rod (7) is connected to the output end of the electromagnet. The electromagnetic rod (7) is movably connected to the trigger (4). When the electromagnet is energized, the electromagnetic rod (7) retracts and drives the trigger (4) to rotate clockwise, thereby releasing the lock hook (5). An electromagnetic plate is provided on the electromagnetic rod (7). An electromagnetic reset elastic element (3) is provided between the electromagnetic plate and the output end of the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the trigger (4) rotates to the normal position under the restoring action of the electromagnetic reset elastic element (3). The normal position is the stable position of the trigger (4) when it is not subjected to external force. This position is maintained by the electromagnetic reset elastic element (3). A mechanical combination lock assembly is also provided inside the housing (1). When the correct mechanical digital combination is rotated, the mechanical combination lock assembly can control the trigger (4) to rotate clockwise from the normal position, thereby releasing the lock hook (5).

2. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mechanical combination lock assembly includes a mechanical combination body (11), a control shaft (12) that is laterally slidably inserted into the mechanical combination body (11), and a button control block (13). The button control block (13) is vertically and vertically mounted in the housing (1) via a button elastic element (14). The button control block (13) extends to the trigger (4) and is equipped with an inclined pressing part (24) for rotating the trigger (4) when it is raised or lowered. When the correct mechanical combination is rotated, the button control block (13) is pressed, thereby driving the trigger (4) to rotate clockwise via the inclined pressing part (24) to release the lock hook (5). A control plate (15) is provided on the control shaft (12), and a control reset elastic element (16) is provided between the control plate (15) and the mechanical combination body (11).

3. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper cover (2) has a button hole (17) for the button control block (13) to extend out.

4. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper cover (2) has a mechanical password disk opening (18) for exposing the mechanical password body (11) and for rotating the mechanical password disk.

5. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a button mounting base (19), and the button mounting base (19) is provided with a button mounting hole (20). The button control block (13) is raised and lowered at the button mounting base (19) through the button elastic element (14) cooperating with the button mounting hole (20).

6. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electromagnetic pull rod (7) is provided with a hole through which the lower end of the trigger (4) moves.

7. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is also provided with a rotating spring (6) for resetting the locking hook (5). After the locking hook (5) is locked with the trigger (4), the rotating spring (6) is rotated and compressed. When the trigger (4) rotates to release the locking hook (5), the locking hook (5) is reset counterclockwise under the restoring force of the rotating spring (6).

8. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is also equipped with a micro switch assembly for sensing whether the locking hook (5) is locked and outputting a locking electrical signal to the motorcycle central control unit.

9. A motorcycle tailgate lock according to claim 8, characterized in that, The micro switch assembly includes a micro switch body (21) disposed inside the housing (1) and electrically connected to the motorcycle central control unit, and a spring switch plate (22) disposed on the micro switch body (21). The micro switch body (21) is disposed below the lock hook (5). An electrical signal button (23) of the micro switch is disposed between the spring switch plate (22) and the micro switch body (21). When the lock hook (5) is rotated clockwise to lock, it presses down the spring switch plate (22). The spring switch plate (22) rotates clockwise and presses down the electrical signal button (23) to transmit the electrical signal to the motorcycle central control unit. After the lock hook (5) is released, the spring switch plate (22) rotates counterclockwise to reset.

10. A motorcycle rear cargo box lock according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electromagnetic reset elastic element (3), the button elastic element (14), and the control reset elastic element (16) are all helical springs.

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