Waterproof anti-knocking padlock with fingerprints and passwords

By incorporating a waterproof and knock-resistant structure and combining fingerprint and password designs into the padlock, the problems of padlocks being neither waterproof nor knock-resistant are solved, providing multiple unlocking methods and higher security, making it suitable for humid environments.

CN224228433UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12ZHONGSHAN YILIAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN YILIAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Most existing padlocks do not have fingerprint unlocking function and have poor security and water resistance. In particular, their internal structure is easily damaged by knocking, posing a security risk.

Method used

A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality has been designed. It adopts a waterproof and knock-resistant structure, combining a semiconductor fingerprint module, silicone keypad, waterproof plug, and knock-resistant mechanism to ensure that the lock can work normally in humid environments and prevent damage from knocking.

Benefits of technology

It offers multiple unlocking options, enhances the padlock's water resistance and security, is suitable for humid environments, prevents damage from impacts, and improves user experience and security.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a waterproof and anti-knocking padlock with fingerprints and passwords, and belongs to the technical field of padlocks. The problems that an existing padlock usually does not have a fingerprint unlocking function and is poor in safety and waterproofness are mainly solved. According to the technical scheme, the lock comprises a front shell and a rear shell, the tops of the front shell and the rear shell are provided with the same set of lock beams, a waterproof structure is arranged between the front shell and the rear shell, an anti-knocking structure is arranged between the front shell and the rear shell, a semiconductor fingerprint module is arranged on the front shell, silica gel password keys are arranged on one side of the rear shell, and a mounting groove is formed in the bottom of the front shell; a USB waterproof plug is arranged in the mounting groove, and one side of the front shell is connected with the rear shell; the padlock can have fingerprint and physical key unlocking functions, the silica gel password key and the USB waterproof plug can improve the waterproofness, meanwhile, the padlock structure is small in size and small in occupied space, the anti-knocking unlocking function can be achieved, and safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of padlock technology, and more specifically, it relates to a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some fingerprint padlocks on the market have a password unlocking function, but most do not. These padlocks with password functionality are not truly waterproof, and due to space constraints, their internal structure generally uses a spring-loaded latch, which is not resistant to knocking and creates a security risk. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality, thus solving the technical issues that traditional padlocks often lack fingerprint unlocking and have poor security and waterproofing.

[0004] The purpose and function of this utility model, a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality, are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password features includes a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and the rear shell have the same set of lock beams on their tops. A waterproof structure is provided between the front shell and the rear shell. A knock-resistant structure is provided between the front shell and the rear shell. A semiconductor fingerprint module is provided on the front shell. A silicone password button is provided on one side of the rear shell. An installation groove is provided at the bottom of the front shell, and a USB waterproof plug is provided in the installation groove. One side of the front shell is connected to the rear shell.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the anti-knock structure includes a swing arm, a motor, a fixed shaft, and a rotating shaft. The fixed shaft is disposed between the front shell and the rear shell. The rotating shaft is disposed on the fixed shaft. A torsion spring is clamped on the rotating shaft. A pressure cover is disposed on one side of the rotating shaft. The swing arm is disposed at the bottom of the rotating shaft. The motor is disposed at the bottom of the swing arm. A bracket is disposed on one side of the motor.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, a support shaft is provided between the motor and the rotating shaft, the support shaft passes through the rotating shaft, the torsion spring is sleeved on the support shaft and locked in the semi-circular groove of the rotating shaft, the swing arm is sleeved on the motor and inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft, a steel ball is provided on one side of the rotating shaft, and a pin is provided between the rotating shaft and the swing arm.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the motor is fixed to the cover by the bracket, a spring is sleeved on one end of the locking beam, a first circuit board is provided on one side of the bracket, a second circuit board is provided on one side of the silicone keypad, a battery is installed on one side of the second circuit board, and a USB circuit board is provided between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the motor is electrically connected to the first circuit board, the first circuit board is electrically connected to the second circuit board, the second circuit board is connected to the front shell by screws, the USB circuit board is provided with countersunk screws, and a screw waterproof ring is provided between the torsion spring and the rotating shaft.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the waterproof structure includes a locking beam waterproof ring, four sets of first pillars and two sets of second pillars. The rear shell has four sets of first pillars and two sets of second pillars on one side. The rear shell is tightly fitted to the front shell through the four sets of first pillars. The rear shell is press-fitted to the silicone keypad through the two sets of second pillars on one side. The USB waterproof plug is press-fitted to the front shell. The locking beam waterproof ring is fitted on the locking beam.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the waterproof structure further includes a fingerprint sensor waterproof ring, and a waterproof groove is provided on one side of the front shell, with the fingerprint sensor waterproof ring installed in the waterproof groove.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, a lens is provided on one side of the front shell, a status light and a power light are provided on one side of the front shell, and a password indicator light is provided on the silicone password button.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This padlock features both fingerprint and physical button unlocking, offering users more options and a more user-friendly experience. The silicone keypad and waterproof USB plug enhance its waterproof performance, making it suitable for damp and rainy conditions. Users don't need to worry about the lock breaking in the rain and being unable to open the door. Furthermore, the padlock's compact size saves space and provides anti-knock unlocking functionality, further improving security. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3This is a rear view of a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Sectional view of AA;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Sectional view of CC;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Sectional view of BB;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the anti-knock mechanism in a waterproof and anti-knock padlock with fingerprint and password functionality according to this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0024] 10. Front shell; 11. Rear shell; 12. Lock beam; 13. Lens; 14. Status light; 15. Battery light; 16. Password indicator light; 17. Silicone password keypad; 18. USB waterproof plug; 19. Semiconductor fingerprint module; 20. Fingerprint sensor waterproof ring; 21. Fixed shaft; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Torsion spring; 24. Swing arm; 25. Motor; 26. Support shaft; 27. Steel ball; 28. Pin; 29. ​​Bracket; 30. Cover; 31. First circuit board; 32. Second circuit board; 33. Battery; 34. USB circuit board; 35. Countersunk screw; 36. Screw waterproof ring; 37. Lock beam waterproof ring; 38. First pillar; 39. Second pillar; 40. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0026] Example:

[0027] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 8 As shown:

[0028] This utility model provides a waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password, including a front shell 10 and a rear shell 11. The front shell 10 and the rear shell 11 are provided with the same set of lock beams 12 at their tops. A waterproof structure is provided between the front shell 10 and the rear shell 11. A knock-resistant structure is provided between the front shell 10 and the rear shell 11. A semiconductor fingerprint module 19 is provided on the front shell 10. A silicone password button 17 is provided on one side of the rear shell 11. An installation groove is opened at the bottom of the front shell 10, and a USB waterproof plug 18 is provided in the installation groove. One side of the front shell 10 is connected to the rear shell 11.

[0029] The anti-knock structure includes a swing arm 24, a motor 25, a fixed shaft 21, and a rotating shaft 22. The fixed shaft 21 is located between the front shell 10 and the rear shell 11. The rotating shaft 22 is located on the fixed shaft 21. A torsion spring 23 is clamped on the rotating shaft 22. A pressure cover 30 is located on one side of the rotating shaft 22. The swing arm 24 is located at the bottom of the rotating shaft 22. The motor 25 is located at the bottom of the swing arm 24. A bracket 29 is located on one side of the motor 25.

[0030] A support shaft 26 is provided between the motor 25 and the rotating shaft 22. The support shaft 26 passes through the rotating shaft 22. The torsion spring 23 is sleeved on the support shaft 26 and is locked in the semi-circular groove of the rotating shaft 22. The swing arm 24 is sleeved on the motor 25 and inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft 22. A steel ball 27 is provided on one side of the rotating shaft 22. A pin 28 is provided between the rotating shaft 22 and the swing arm 24.

[0031] The motor 25 is fixed to the cover 30 by the bracket 29. A spring 40 is sleeved on one end of the locking beam 12. A first circuit board 31 is provided on one side of the bracket 29. A second circuit board 32 is provided on one side of the silicone keypad 17. A battery 33 is installed on one side of the second circuit board 32. A USB circuit board 34 is provided between the first circuit board 31 and the second circuit board 32.

[0032] The motor 25 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 31, the first circuit board 31 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 32, the second circuit board 32 is connected to the front shell 10 by screws, the USB circuit board 34 is provided with countersunk screws 35, and a screw waterproof ring 36 is provided between the torsion spring 23 and the rotating shaft 22.

[0033] Furthermore, the torsion spring 23 is engaged with the rotating shaft 22, which in turn is fitted onto the fixed shaft 21. The pressure cap 30 then presses the fixed shaft 21 firmly, thus restricting the rotation of the rotating shaft 22 to around the fixed shaft 21. The swing arm 24 is fitted onto the motor 25, which is secured by the bracket 29 and the pressure cap 30. When unlocking, the motor 25 rotates the swing arm 24, which in turn pushes the rotating shaft 22, thereby unlocking. When the motor 25 returns to its original position, the rotating shaft 22 returns to its original position after being pressed back by the lock beam 12, thus locking the device.

[0034] The waterproof structure includes a locking beam waterproof ring 37, four sets of first pillars 38 and two sets of second pillars 39. Four sets of first pillars 38 and two sets of second pillars 39 are provided on one side of the rear shell 11. The rear shell 11 is tightly fitted to the front shell 10 through the four sets of first pillars 38. The rear shell 11 is press-fitted to the silicone keypad 17 through the two sets of second pillars 39. The USB waterproof plug 18 is press-fitted to the front shell 10. The locking beam 12 is fitted with a locking beam waterproof ring 37.

[0035] The waterproof structure also includes a fingerprint sensor waterproof ring 20. A waterproof groove is provided on one side of the front cover 10, and the fingerprint sensor waterproof ring 20 is installed in the waterproof groove.

[0036] Furthermore, the pressure cap 30 is tightly fitted to the front shell 10 via four first posts 38, and then the pressure cap 30 presses against the silicone keypad 17 for waterproofing. The two second posts 39 of the pressure cap 30 also have an interference fit with the silicone keypad 17 for waterproofing. The USB waterproof plug 18 has an interference fit with the front shell 10 for waterproofing. The lock beam waterproof ring 37 has an interference fit with the through hole in the front shell 10 for waterproofing. The screw waterproof ring 36 is pressed into the groove of the front shell 10 by the screw for waterproofing.

[0037] A lens 13 is provided on one side of the front cover 10. A status light 14 and a power light 15 are provided on one side of the front cover 10. A password indicator light 16 is provided on the silicone keypad 17. When the lock is in the active state, the status light 14, the password indicator light 16 and the four power lights 15 will light up at the same time.

[0038] During installation, attach the first circuit board 31 to the second circuit board 32, connect the second circuit board 32 and the first circuit board 31 with a ribbon cable, and then insert the battery 33. Install the USB waterproof plug 18 into the corresponding slot of the front cover 10. Install the fingerprint sensor waterproof ring 20 into the corresponding slot of the front cover 10, and then install the first circuit board 31. The support shaft 26 passes through the rotating shaft 22, and the torsion spring 23 is fitted onto the support shaft 26 and simultaneously secured in the semi-circular slot of the rotating shaft 22. The swing arm 24 is fitted onto the motor 25 and inserted into the slot of the rotating shaft 22, and together with the rotating shaft 22, it is installed into the slot of the bracket 29. The bracket 29 is then installed into the front cover 10 and secured with screws. Connect the motor 25 wires to the first circuit board 31. Fit the lock beam waterproof ring 37 onto the lock beam 12 and insert it into the front cover 10, then insert the steel ball 27 and pin 28. Install the pressure cap 30 onto the bracket 29 and secure it with screws. Fit the spring 40 onto the tail end of the lock beam 12. Mount the USB circuit board 34 onto the bracket 29 and secure it with screws. Insert the electronic wires and connect it to the second circuit board 32. Mount the second circuit board 32 onto the front cover 10 and secure it with screws. Place the silicone keypad 17 on the second circuit board 32, insert it into the rear cover 11, and screw in the screws for the waterproof ring 36 and the countersunk screws 35. Apply silicone sealant to the lamp holes on the front cover 10, then cover it with the lens 13 and press it firmly. The assembly is now complete.

[0039] This padlock features both fingerprint and physical button unlocking, offering users more options and a more user-friendly experience. The silicone keypad 17 and USB waterproof plug 18 enhance water resistance, making it suitable for damp and rainy conditions. Users don't need to worry about the lock breaking in the rain and being unable to open the door. Furthermore, the padlock's compact size saves space and provides anti-knock unlocking functionality, further improving security.

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality, characterized in that: The device includes a front shell (10) and a rear shell (11). The front shell (10) and the rear shell (11) are provided with the same set of locking beams (12) on their tops. A waterproof structure is provided between the front shell (10) and the rear shell (11). An anti-knock structure is provided between the front shell (10) and the rear shell (11). A semiconductor fingerprint module (19) is provided on the front shell (10). A silicone password button (17) is provided on one side of the rear shell (11). An installation groove is provided at the bottom of the front shell (10). A USB waterproof plug (18) is provided in the installation groove. One side of the front shell (10) is connected to the rear shell (11).

2. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-knock structure includes a swing arm (24), a motor (25), a fixed shaft (21), and a rotating shaft (22). The fixed shaft (21) is provided between the front shell (10) and the rear shell (11). The rotating shaft (22) is provided on the fixed shaft (21). A torsion spring (23) is clamped on the rotating shaft (22). A pressure cap (30) is provided on one side of the rotating shaft (22). The swing arm (24) is provided at the bottom of the rotating shaft (22). The motor (25) is provided at the bottom of the swing arm (24). A bracket (29) is provided on one side of the motor (25).

3. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A support shaft (26) is provided between the motor (25) and the rotating shaft (22). The support shaft (26) passes through the rotating shaft (22). The torsion spring (23) is sleeved on the support shaft (26) and is locked in the semi-circular groove of the rotating shaft (22). The swing arm (24) is sleeved on the motor (25) and inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft (22). A steel ball (27) is provided on one side of the rotating shaft (22). A pin (28) is provided between the rotating shaft (22) and the swing arm (24).

4. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (25) is fixed to the cover (30) via the bracket (29). A spring (40) is sleeved on one end of the locking beam (12). A first circuit board (31) is provided on one side of the bracket (29). A second circuit board (32) is provided on one side of the silicone keypad (17). A battery (33) is installed on one side of the second circuit board (32). A USB circuit board (34) is provided between the first circuit board (31) and the second circuit board (32).

5. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The motor (25) is electrically connected to the first circuit board (31), the first circuit board (31) is electrically connected to the second circuit board (32), the second circuit board (32) is connected to the front shell (10) by screws, the USB circuit board (34) is provided with countersunk screws (35), and a screw waterproof ring (36) is provided between the torsion spring (23) and the rotating shaft (22).

6. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof structure includes a locking beam waterproof ring (37), four sets of first pillars (38) and two sets of second pillars (39). The rear shell (11) is provided with four sets of first pillars (38) and two sets of second pillars (39) on one side. The rear shell (11) is tightly fitted to the front shell (10) through four sets of first pillars (38). The rear shell (11) is press-fitted to the silicone password button (17) through two sets of second pillars (39) on one side. The USB waterproof plug (18) is press-fitted to the front shell (10). The locking beam (12) is fitted with the locking beam waterproof ring (37).

7. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The waterproof structure also includes a fingerprint sensor waterproof ring (20), and a waterproof groove is provided on one side of the front shell (10), and the fingerprint sensor waterproof ring (20) is installed in the waterproof groove.

8. A waterproof and knock-resistant padlock with fingerprint and password functionality as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A lens (13) is provided on one side of the front shell (10), a status light (14) and a power light (15) are provided on one side of the front shell (10), and a password indicator light (16) is provided on the silicone password button (17).