Electric electronic lock
By introducing a clutch mechanism into the electric electronic lock, the problems of complex structure and unreliable transmission of the electric part are solved, realizing fast and reliable clutch switching, and improving the reliability and service life of the product.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WENZHOU SUOHUANG SMART HOME CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
The electric components of existing electronic locks have complex structures, unreliable transmission and clutch, and are prone to accidental disengagement or failure to engage when required, leading to damage to the power source or lock failure.
An electric electronic lock including a clutch mechanism was designed. Through the cooperation of the clutch rotating shaft, clutch dial and clutch paddle, fast and reliable clutch switching is achieved, simplifying the transmission structure and avoiding damage caused by reverse rotation of the power source.
It enables fast and reliable clutch switching of electric electronic locks, reduces assembly difficulty, improves product lifespan and transmission reliability, and reduces the space occupied by parts.
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Abstract
Description
An electric electronic lock Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a lock, specifically an electric electronic lock. Background Technology
[0002] Locks are devices that serve a sealing function, including locks, keys, and their accessories. They are generally defined as "sealing devices that can only be opened with a key." Nowadays, in addition to keys, locks can also be opened using light, electricity, magnetism, sound, and fingerprint signals. Locks are not only protective devices but also serve both "management" and "decorative" functions.
[0003] An electronic lock is an electronic product that uses password input to control circuits or chips (access control systems), thereby controlling the opening and closing of mechanical switches to complete the unlocking and locking tasks. There are many types, ranging from simple circuit products to cost-effective chip-based products. Currently, the most widely used electronic combination locks are chip-based and implemented through programming. Electronic door locks emerged with the development of electronic technology, and their ease of use, anti-illegal opening capabilities, and intelligent management are unmatched by mechanical locks, thus they are widely used in industries with high security requirements. Common types on the market include magnetic card, IC card, TM card, and RFID card electronic door locks. In the locking function of an electronic lock, the action of the main bolt and the interlocking mechanism are crucial. Existing electronic locks have complex main bolt drive structures, especially the electric components, with unreliable transmission and clutch mechanisms. This makes the electric components prone to accidental disengagement or engagement when disengagement is required, easily damaging the power source or causing lock failure. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the problem of unreliable operation of the electric components in existing electronic locks, this invention provides an electric electronic lock.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: an electric electronic lock, including a housing and a main bolt, and further comprising:
[0006] The power source is located inside the casing;
[0007] The main locking tongue pusher is located inside the housing. The main locking tongue is located on the main locking tongue pusher and is driven to reciprocate by the main locking tongue pusher.
[0008] A gear mechanism, wherein the power source is connected to the gear mechanism and is used to drive the gear mechanism to move;
[0009] The transmission mechanism is located inside the housing. The gear mechanism is connected to the main locking tongue push plate through the transmission mechanism and is used to drive the main locking tongue push plate to move.
[0010] The clutch mechanism is located inside the housing and is positioned between the power source and the gear mechanism. The clutch mechanism has a first position where it engages, causing the power source to drive the gear mechanism, and a second position where it disengages.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clutch mechanism includes:
[0012] The clutch rotating shaft is connected to the gear mechanism and is used to drive the gear mechanism to move.
[0013] The clutch dial is connected to the power source and is driven to rotate by the power source. The clutch dial is in circumferential rotational engagement with the clutch rotation shaft and axial sliding engagement.
[0014] A clutch lever is mounted on the housing. The clutch lever is connected to the clutch wheel and is used to drive the clutch wheel to slide axially relative to the clutch rotation shaft, so that the clutch mechanism is in the second disengaged position.
[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clutch rotating shaft includes an axial sliding part and a bevel gear part connected to the gear mechanism. The clutch dial is sleeved on the axial sliding part and rotates and slides axially with the clutch rotating shaft.
[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a clutch frame, wherein the clutch rotation shaft passes through the clutch frame and is connected to the gear mechanism, and the clutch frame is provided with a clutch protrusion connected to the housing.
[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clutch frame and the power source are both detachably connected to the housing, and the clutch dial is located between the clutch frame and the power source.
[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a clutch reset component, wherein the clutch lever is rotatably engaged with the housing, and the clutch reset component is connected to the clutch lever and has a tendency to move the clutch mechanism to its first position by acting on the clutch wheel through the clutch lever.
[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clutch lever is provided with a clutch drive part for easy driving of the transmission mechanism and a clutch lever foot for easy driving of the clutch wheel. The clutch drive part and the clutch lever foot are located at both ends of the clutch lever.
[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clutch wheel includes a clutch drive plate, there are two clutch drive plates, the two clutch drive plates form a clutch drive groove, the clutch lever is U-shaped and inserted into the clutch drive groove, the clutch lever drives the clutch wheel to move axially along the clutch rotation axis when the clutch lever rotates.
[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model, the power source is connected to the clutch wheel through a clutch connector. The clutch connector is provided with a clutch insert. When the clutch mechanism is in the first position, the clutch insert is inserted into the clutch wheel and used to drive the clutch wheel to rotate.
[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, the transmission mechanism includes a transmission gear and a main locking tongue paddle. The gear mechanism meshes with the transmission gear and drives the main locking tongue paddle to rotate through the transmission gear. The main locking tongue paddle is connected to the main locking tongue push plate and drives the main locking tongue push plate to reciprocate.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that it is equipped with a clutch mechanism, which can easily and quickly achieve separation and engagement, realize rapid manual-automatic switching, has a simple product structure, few parts, convenient transmission, reliable performance, low assembly difficulty, and the structure occupies little space in the housing, which facilitates the assembly of other parts. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell in Figure 1.
[0026] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of Figure 2 from another direction.
[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure after the shell is removed in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded structural diagram of the clutch mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0029] In the diagram, 1. Housing; 2. Main locking tongue; 3. Power source; 4. Main locking tongue pusher; 5. Gear mechanism; 6. Transmission mechanism; 61. Transmission gear; 62. Main locking tongue paddle; 7. Clutch mechanism; 71. Clutch rotating shaft; 711. Axial sliding part; 712. Bevel gear part; 72. Clutch dial wheel; 721. Clutch drive plate; 722. Clutch drive groove; 73. Clutch paddle; 731. Clutch drive part; 732. Clutch paddle foot; 74. Clutch frame; 741. Clutch protrusion; 75. Clutch reset part; 76. Clutch connecting part; 761. Clutch insert. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0031] As shown in Figure 1 and Figures 2-5, an electric electronic lock includes a housing 1 and a main bolt 2, and further includes:
[0032] Power source 3 is located inside housing 1;
[0033] The main locking tongue push plate 4 is located inside the housing 1. The main locking tongue 2 is located on the main locking tongue push plate 4 and is driven by the main locking tongue push plate 4 to reciprocate.
[0034] Gear mechanism 5, wherein the power source 3 is connected to gear mechanism 5 and is used to drive gear mechanism 5 to move;
[0035] The transmission mechanism 6 is located inside the housing 1. The gear mechanism 5 is connected to the main locking tongue push plate 4 through the transmission mechanism 6 and is used to drive the main locking tongue push plate 4 to move.
[0036] A clutch mechanism 7 is located within the housing 1, positioned between the power source 3 and the gear mechanism 5. The clutch mechanism 7 has a first position where it engages, causing the power source 3 to drive the gear mechanism 5, and a second position where it disengages. The advantages of this invention are that the clutch mechanism allows for simple and quick disengagement and engagement, enabling rapid manual / automatic switching. The product has a simple structure, few parts, convenient transmission, reliable performance, low assembly difficulty, and occupies little space within the housing, facilitating the assembly of other components. Specifically, a circuit board is typically installed within the housing, connected to the power source and used to control its operation. When the user unlocks the door using commands such as light, electricity, magnetism, sound, password, facial recognition, and / or fingerprint recognition, the control circuit board uses the power source to retract the main lock tongue to unlock, facilitating door opening.
[0037] The clutch mechanism 7 includes:
[0038] The clutch rotating shaft 71 is connected to the gear mechanism 5 and is used to drive the gear mechanism 5 to move.
[0039] The clutch wheel 72 is connected to the power source 3 and is driven to rotate by the power source 3. The clutch wheel 72 is in circumferential rotational cooperation and axial sliding cooperation with the clutch rotation shaft 71.
[0040] A clutch lever 73, mounted on the housing 1, is connected to a clutch wheel 72 and drives the clutch wheel 72 to slide axially relative to the clutch rotation shaft 71, thus placing the clutch mechanism 7 in a disengaged second position. This structure reliably drives the clutch wheel via the clutch lever, achieving clutch engagement and disengagement. When powered, the gear mechanism reliably drives the transmission mechanism, thereby actuating the main latch and achieving interlocking or unlocking. When manually unlocking or unlocking with a key, the clutch lever rotates, disengaging the clutch mechanism. This prevents the gear mechanism from driving the power source in the opposite direction during manual or key unlocking, avoiding damage to components and extending product lifespan.
[0041] The clutch rotating shaft 71 includes an axial sliding part 711 and a bevel gear part 712 connected to the gear mechanism 5. The clutch dial 72 is sleeved on the axial sliding part 711 and rotates circumferentially with the clutch rotating shaft 71 while sliding axially. The bevel gear part allows for high torque transmission, reliable operation, simple structure, and convenient and reliable transmission when using a power source. The axial sliding part facilitates the operation of the clutch dial, achieving reliable disengagement or engagement. The clutch mechanism operates conveniently and reliably, and the transmission is reliable.
[0042] This utility model also includes a clutch frame 74, through which the clutch rotating shaft 71 passes and connects to the gear mechanism 5. The clutch frame 74 is provided with a clutch protrusion 741 connected to the housing 1. Specifically, both the clutch frame 74 and the power source 3 are detachably connected to the housing 1, and the clutch lever 72 is located between the clutch frame 74 and the power source 3. This structure facilitates the installation of the clutch rotating shaft, is simple in structure, and easy to assemble. It allows for overall disassembly and assembly, facilitating maintenance.
[0043] This utility model also includes a clutch reset component 75. The clutch lever 73 is rotatably engaged with the housing 1. The clutch reset component 75 is connected to the clutch lever 73 and has a tendency to move the clutch mechanism 7 towards its first position by acting on the clutch wheel 72 through the clutch lever 73. The clutch reset component facilitates the reset of the clutch lever, has a simple structure, and reliably drives the clutch wheel.
[0044] The clutch lever 73 is provided with a clutch drive part 731 for easy driving of the transmission mechanism 6 and a clutch lever foot 732 for easy driving of the clutch wheel 72. The clutch drive part 731 and the clutch lever foot 732 are located at both ends of the clutch lever 73. Specifically, the clutch wheel 72 includes a clutch drive plate 721. There are two clutch drive plates 721, which form a clutch drive groove 722. The clutch lever foot 732 is U-shaped and inserted into the clutch drive groove 722. When the clutch lever 73 rotates, the clutch lever foot 732 drives the clutch wheel 72 to move axially along the clutch rotation shaft 71. The clutch lever foot is inserted into the clutch drive groove, and the clutch wheel can be reliably driven to move linearly during operation. The structure is simple. The end of the clutch lever foot is round, spherical, or arc-shaped, so that the force is evenly distributed, the transmission is convenient and reliable, and the damage to the parts is small.
[0045] The power source 3 is connected to the clutch wheel 72 via a clutch connector 76. The clutch connector 76 is equipped with a clutch insert 761, which inserts into the clutch wheel 72 when the clutch mechanism 7 is in the first position and drives the clutch wheel 72 to rotate. Specifically, there are two clutch inserts arranged in a straight line. The clutch wheel also has holes that mate with the clutch inserts, and these holes are also straight lines. In fact, a straight line hole is also provided at the axial sliding part where the clutch wheel mates with the clutch rotation shaft. This structure is simple, easy to connect and assemble, and has high product strength. Of course, in practice, different shapes of holes and slots, such as cross-shaped or floral-shaped, can also be used to achieve the mating.
[0046] The transmission mechanism 6 includes a transmission gear 61 and a main locking tongue lever 62. The gear mechanism 5 meshes with the transmission gear 61 and drives the main locking tongue lever 62 to rotate via the transmission gear 61. The main locking tongue lever 62 is connected to the main locking tongue push plate 4, which in turn drives the main locking tongue push plate 4 to reciprocate. This structure enables the transmission mechanism to reliably drive the main locking tongue, and it is simple in structure and convenient and reliable in operation.
[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0049] Please note to all technical personnel: Although this utility model has been described according to the specific embodiments above, the inventive concept of this utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification that utilizes the inventive concept will be included within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.
Claims
1. An electric electronic lock, comprising a housing (1) and a main bolt (2), characterized in that... It also includes: a power source (3), located inside the housing (1); a main locking tongue push plate (4), located inside the housing (1), wherein the main locking tongue (2) is located on the main locking tongue push plate (4) and is driven by the main locking tongue push plate (4) to reciprocate; a gear mechanism (5), wherein the power source (3) is connected to the gear mechanism (5) and is used to drive the gear mechanism (5) to move; a transmission mechanism (6), located inside the housing (1), wherein the gear mechanism (5) is connected to the main locking tongue push plate (4) through the transmission mechanism (6) and is used to drive the main locking tongue push plate (4) to move; and a clutch mechanism (7), located inside the housing (1), wherein the clutch mechanism (7) is located between the power source (3) and the gear mechanism (5), wherein the clutch mechanism (7) has a first position of engagement so that the power source (3) drives the gear mechanism (5) to move and a second position of disengagement.
2. The electric electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that... The clutch mechanism (7) includes: a clutch rotating shaft (71), which is connected to the gear mechanism (5) and used to drive the gear mechanism (5) to move; a clutch dial (72), which is connected to the power source (3) and driven to rotate by the power source (3), wherein the clutch dial (72) and the clutch rotating shaft (71) are in circumferential rotational cooperation and axial sliding cooperation; and a clutch paddle (73), which is disposed on the housing (1), wherein the clutch paddle (73) is connected to the clutch dial (72) and used to drive the clutch dial (72) to slide axially relative to the clutch rotating shaft (71) so that the clutch mechanism (7) is in the second disengaged position.
3. An electric electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that... The clutch rotating shaft (71) includes an axial sliding part (711) and a bevel gear part (712) connected to the gear mechanism (5). The clutch dial (72) is sleeved on the axial sliding part (711) and rotates and slides in a circumferential manner with the clutch rotating shaft (71).
4. An electric electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that... It also includes a clutch frame (74), the clutch rotating shaft (71) passes through the clutch frame (74) and is connected to the gear mechanism (5), and the clutch frame (74) is provided with a clutch protrusion (741) connected to the housing (1).
5. An electric electronic lock according to claim 4, characterized in that... The clutch frame (74) and the power source (3) are detachably connected to the housing (1), and the clutch dial (72) is located between the clutch frame (74) and the power source (3).
6. An electric electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that... It also includes a clutch reset component (75), wherein the clutch lever (73) is rotatably engaged with the housing (1), and the clutch reset component (75) is connected to the clutch lever (73) and has a tendency to move the clutch mechanism (7) to its first position by acting on the clutch wheel (72) through the clutch lever (73).
7. An electric electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that... The clutch lever (73) is provided with a clutch drive part (731) for easy driving by the transmission mechanism (6) and a clutch foot (732) for easy driving of the clutch wheel (72). The clutch drive part (731) and the clutch foot (732) are located at both ends of the clutch lever (73).
8. An electric electronic lock according to claim 7, characterized in that... The clutch wheel (72) includes a clutch drive plate (721), there are two clutch drive plates (721), the two clutch drive plates (721) form a clutch drive groove (722), the clutch lever (732) is U-shaped and inserted into the clutch drive groove (722), the clutch lever (732) drives the clutch wheel (72) to move axially along the clutch rotation axis (71) when the clutch lever (73) rotates.
9. An electric electronic lock according to claim 2, characterized in that... The power source (3) is connected to the clutch wheel (72) through the clutch connector (76). The clutch connector (76) is provided with a clutch plug (761). When the clutch mechanism (7) is in the first position, the clutch plug (761) is inserted into the clutch wheel (72) and used to drive the clutch wheel (72) to rotate.
10. An electric electronic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that... The transmission mechanism (6) includes a transmission gear (61) and a main locking tongue pawl (62). The gear mechanism (5) meshes with the transmission gear (61) and drives the main locking tongue pawl (62) to rotate through the transmission gear (61). The main locking tongue pawl (62) is connected to the main locking tongue push plate (4) and drives the main locking tongue push plate (4) to reciprocate.