Smart lock with additional gateway

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of additional gateway's intelligent lock, belong to intelligent lock technical field, including outer lock component, lock body component and rear lock component, outer lock component includes shell, lock cylinder being adapted to install in shell middle, transmission shaft being rotatably installed in shell inside, rotating shaft being rotatably installed in shell inside, and lock bolt being movably inserted in rotating shaft end portion.The utility model has the beneficial effect that: the intelligent lock integrates multiple unlocking modes, users can select the most convenient unlocking mode according to actual conditions, improve the convenience of use, realize remote monitoring and management.Outer lock battery and rear lock battery are respectively for the power supply of control panel and gateway mainboard, ensure the normal operation of electronic unlocking and networking function, the emergency unlocking device of loosening key and spring composition, in extreme conditions such as electronic system failure, provide reliable backup unlocking mode for users, can disassemble door lock, emergency door opening, guarantee the reliability of door lock and normal use of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of smart lock technology, specifically relating to a smart lock with an additional gateway. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, the smart home industry has experienced explosive growth. As the first line of defense for home security, smart locks have seen a continuous increase in market demand. Traditional mechanical locks, due to limitations such as easy key loss, high risk of duplication, and lack of remote management functions, can no longer meet users' needs for security, convenience, and intelligence. Smart locks, with their diverse unlocking methods and intelligent management functions, are gradually becoming the mainstream product in the home security field.

[0003] However, existing smart lock products still have many shortcomings in terms of functional integration and emergency handling. Most smart locks only have a single or limited unlocking method. Once the electronic system of a smart lock malfunctions or the battery runs out, it often prevents users from unlocking the lock normally, seriously affecting the user experience and even potentially causing security problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart lock with an additional gateway, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart lock with an attached gateway, comprising,

[0007] An external lock assembly includes a housing, a lock cylinder adapted to be installed in the middle of the housing, a drive shaft rotatably installed inside the housing, a rotating shaft rotatably installed on the inner side of the housing, and a lock tongue movably inserted into the end of the rotating shaft. The side wall of the lock cylinder is connected to one end of the drive shaft via gears, and the other end of the drive shaft is connected to the rotating shaft via gears.

[0008] The lock body assembly includes an inner shell disposed on the side wall of the outer shell, a connecting rod rotatably mounted in the middle of the inner shell, a lever fixedly connected to the middle side wall of the connecting rod, and a locking block fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod, wherein the end of the locking block is provided with a slot for cooperating with the end of the lock tongue.

[0009] The rear lock assembly includes a rear housing snapped onto the end of the connecting rod, a gateway mainboard fixedly connected inside the rear housing, a panel sealed and mounted on the side wall of the rear housing, and a rear lock battery fixedly connected inside the rear housing. The panel snaps onto the outside of the screen of the gateway mainboard, and the gateway mainboard is powered by the rear lock battery.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rear lock assembly further includes a release key inserted into the side wall of the rear housing, and a spring fixedly connected to the end of the release key. The end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear housing, the end of the release key is in contact with the outer wall of the rear housing, and the lower end of the release key is engaged in the middle of the groove at the end of the connecting rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a main magnet is encapsulated at the end of the rotating shaft, a secondary magnet with the opposite polarity to the main magnet is encapsulated at the side of the latch, a tension spring for use with the latch is rotatably mounted on the middle sidewall of the rotating shaft, and a guide groove for use with the sidewall of the latch is provided at the end of the rotating shaft.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the external lock assembly further includes a control board fixedly connected inside the housing and an external lock battery inserted into the side wall of the housing. The control board is powered by the external lock battery and is electrically connected to the gateway motherboard through wires on the inner wall of the inner housing.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a control button is inserted into the side wall of the outer casing, the control button is snapped onto the outside of the control board, and the end of the control button is in elastic contact with the button on the side wall of the control board.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a fingerprint module is encapsulated on the side wall of the outer casing, and the fingerprint module is electrically connected to the control board via a wire.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a motor is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the housing, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft for transmission, and the motor is electrically connected to the control board through a wire.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This smart lock integrates multiple unlocking methods, including mechanical unlocking, electronic unlocking (button unlocking, fingerprint unlocking), and remote unlocking. Users can choose the most convenient unlocking method according to their actual needs, improving ease of use and enabling remote monitoring and management. The external lock battery and the rear lock battery power the control board and gateway motherboard respectively, ensuring the normal operation of electronic unlocking and network functions. Even if one battery is depleted, the other function can still be used normally. In addition, the emergency unlocking device composed of the release button and spring provides users with a reliable backup unlocking method in extreme situations such as electronic system failure, ensuring the reliability of the lock and normal use by the user. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the internal component structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the internal component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 100, External lock assembly; 101, Outer shell; 102, Lock cylinder; 103, Drive shaft; 104, Rotating shaft; 105, Lock tongue; 106, Control panel; 107, External lock battery; 108, Control button; 109, Main magnet; 110, Secondary magnet; 111, Fingerprint module; 112, Motor; 200, Lock body assembly; 201, Inner shell; 202, Connecting rod; 203, Lever; 204, Lock block; 300, Rear lock assembly; 301, Rear shell; 302, Gateway mainboard; 303, Panel; 304, Rear lock battery; 305, Release button; 306, Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0027] Example

[0028] Reference Figure 1-5 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a smart lock with an additional gateway, including,

[0029] The external lock assembly 100 includes a housing 101, a lock cylinder 102 adapted and installed in the middle of the housing 101, a drive shaft 103 rotatably installed inside the housing 101, a rotating shaft 104 rotatably installed on the inner side of the housing 101, and a lock tongue 105 movably inserted into the end of the rotating shaft 104. The side wall of the lock cylinder 102 is connected to one end of the drive shaft 103 via gears, and the other end of the drive shaft 103 is connected to the rotating shaft 104 via gears.

[0030] The lock body assembly 200 includes an inner shell 201 disposed on the side wall of the outer shell 101, a connecting rod 202 rotatably installed in the middle of the inner shell 201, a lever 203 fixedly connected to the middle side wall of the connecting rod 202, and a locking block 204 fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 202. The end of the locking block 204 is provided with a slot for cooperating with the end of the lock tongue 105.

[0031] The rear lock assembly 300 includes a rear housing 301 snapped onto the end of the connecting rod 202, a gateway motherboard 302 fixedly connected inside the rear housing 301, a panel 303 sealed and installed on the side wall of the rear housing 301, and a rear lock battery 304 fixedly connected inside the rear housing 301. The panel 303 is snapped onto the outside of the screen of the gateway motherboard 302, and the gateway motherboard 302 is powered by the rear lock battery 304.

[0032] The outer lock assembly 100, as the core execution component of the smart lock, has a housing 101 that provides physical protection for its internal parts. A decorative cover is also provided on the outside of the housing 101 to protect the lock cylinder 102 and reduce the impact of the external environment on it. The lock cylinder 102, which is a traditional mechanical unlocking component, is fitted and installed in the middle of the housing 101. When a key is inserted into the lock cylinder 102 and turned, it drives the drive shaft 103 to rotate. The drive shaft 103 is connected to the rotating shaft 104, transmitting the rotation of the lock cylinder 102 to the rotating shaft 104 via gear transmission, chain transmission, or other transmission methods, thus achieving the power transmission for mechanical unlocking. This drives the bolt 105 to insert and rotates the latch 204, causing the lever 203 to move the lock components, achieving the unlocking action. The rear lock assembly 300 integrates the core functions of the smart lock. The rear housing 301, which is latched to the end of the connecting rod 202, provides a protective shell for internal components such as the gateway motherboard 302 and the rear lock battery 304. The gateway motherboard 302 is a key component for the smart lock to achieve network connectivity. Powered by the rear lock battery 304, it enables communication with external networks, such as receiving remote unlocking commands and uploading unlocking records. A panel 303, sealed and mounted on the side wall of the rear housing 301, snaps onto the outside of the screen on the gateway motherboard 302 to display relevant information, such as unlocking status and battery level, for user convenience.

[0033] Specifically, the rear lock assembly 300 also includes a release key 305 inserted into the side wall of the rear housing 301, and a spring 306 fixedly connected to the end of the release key 305. The end of the spring 306 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear housing 301, the end of the release key 305 is in contact with the outer wall of the rear housing 301, and the lower end of the release key 305 is engaged in the middle of the end slot of the connecting rod 202.

[0034] The rear locking assembly 300 also includes a release button 305 and a spring 306. The release button 305 is inserted into the side wall of the rear housing 301, with its end fitting against the outer side wall of the rear housing 301 and its lower end engaging in the slot at the end of the connecting rod 202. The spring 306 is fixedly connected between the end of the release button 305 and the inner wall of the rear housing 301. When emergency unlocking is required, pressing the release button 305 overcomes the elastic force of the spring 306, causing the release button 305 to disengage from the slot of the connecting rod 202, thereby allowing the rear locking assembly 300 to be manually removed for maintenance.

[0035] Furthermore, a main magnet 109 is encapsulated at the end of the rotating shaft 104, and a secondary magnet 110 with the opposite polarity to the main magnet 109 is encapsulated on the side of the latch 105. A tension spring that works with the latch 105 is rotatably mounted on the middle side wall of the rotating shaft 104, and a guide groove that works with the side wall of the latch 105 is provided at the end of the rotating shaft 104.

[0036] The guide groove provides a precise movement trajectory for the extension and retraction of the latch 105, ensuring that the latch 105 can accurately insert and retract from the lock hole. Utilizing the principle of opposite poles attracting, the main magnet 109 on the rotating shaft 104 and the auxiliary magnet 110 on the latch 105 have opposite polarities, causing the latch 105 to be pushed outward by magnetic force, thus unlocking and allowing it to be inserted. At the same time, the tension spring rotatably mounted on the middle side wall of the rotating shaft 104 provides tension when the latch 105 needs to be retracted, which works in conjunction with the attraction of the magnet to achieve flexible extension and retraction of the latch 105.

[0037] Furthermore, the external lock assembly 100 also includes a control board 106 fixedly connected inside the housing 101, and an external lock battery 107 plugged into the side wall of the housing 101. The control board 106 is powered by the external lock battery 107, and the control board 106 is electrically connected to the gateway motherboard 302 through wires on the inner wall of the inner housing 201.

[0038] The control board 106 is the electronic control core of the external lock assembly. It is powered by the external lock battery 107 plugged into the side wall of the housing 101 and is responsible for processing various electronic unlocking commands.

[0039] Preferably, a control button 108 is inserted into the side wall of the housing 101, the control button 108 is snapped onto the outside of the control board 106, and the end of the control button 108 is in elastic contact with the button on the side wall of the control board 106.

[0040] The control button 108 is inserted into the side wall of the housing 101 and snapped onto the outside of the control board 106. Its end is in elastic contact with the button on the side wall of the control board 106. When the user presses the control button 108, it can trigger the control board 106 to perform the corresponding unlocking operation.

[0041] It should be noted that a fingerprint module 111 is encapsulated on the side wall of the housing 101, and the fingerprint module 111 is electrically connected to the control board 106 via wires.

[0042] The fingerprint module 111, which is encapsulated on the side wall of the housing 101, is electrically connected to the control board 106 via wires. It is used to collect and identify the user's fingerprint, providing the user with a convenient biometric unlocking method.

[0043] Preferably, a motor 112 is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the housing 101. The output shaft of the motor 112 is connected to the rotating shaft 104 for transmission, and the motor 112 is electrically connected to the control board 106 through wires.

[0044] The motor 112 located in the middle of the housing 101 has its output shaft connected to the rotating shaft 104. When the control board 106 receives the electronic unlocking command, it controls the motor 112 to rotate, which drives the rotating shaft 104 to rotate through the transmission structure, thereby realizing electronic unlocking.

[0045] In use, mechanical unlocking occurs as follows: When the user inserts the key into the lock cylinder 102 and turns it, the lock cylinder 102 drives the drive shaft 103 to rotate. The drive shaft 103 transmits power to the rotating shaft 104 through a transmission structure. When the rotating shaft 104 rotates, due to the cooperation between the guide groove and the bolt 105, as well as the combined action of the main magnet 109 and the auxiliary magnet 110, the bolt 105 extends and inserts into the slot of the locking block 204 in the lock body assembly 200, thus completing the locking. When the key is turned in the opposite direction, the rotating shaft 104, in conjunction with the tension spring, drives the bolt 105 to retract, thereby unlocking the lock.

[0046] Electronic unlocking: The user sends an unlocking command to the control board 106 via the control button 108 or the fingerprint module 111. After receiving the command, the control board 106 performs logical judgment and processing, and controls the motor 112 to rotate. The output shaft of the motor 112 drives the rotating shaft 104 to rotate through the transmission structure, thereby causing the bolt 105 to extend or retract, realizing electronic unlocking.

[0047] Remote unlocking: When a user needs to unlock the door remotely, they send an unlocking command via a mobile app or other network terminal. The command is transmitted over the network to the gateway motherboard 302. After receiving the command, the gateway motherboard 302 transmits the command to the control board 106 via wires on the inner wall of the inner shell 201. The control board 106 then controls the motor 112 to rotate according to the command, thus achieving remote unlocking.

[0048] In summary, this smart lock integrates multiple unlocking methods, including mechanical unlocking, electronic unlocking (button unlocking, fingerprint unlocking), and remote unlocking. Users can choose the most convenient unlocking method according to their needs. For example, fingerprint unlocking can be used quickly for daily use, while the key can be used as a backup method. When there are visitors, users can use the remote unlocking function to open the door for them without having to go to the door in person, greatly improving the convenience of use. The gateway motherboard 302 enables the smart lock to have network connectivity, enabling remote monitoring and management. Users can view unlocking records through a mobile APP to understand the usage of the door lock and promptly detect abnormal unlocking behavior. At the same time, they can also remotely change the unlocking password and authorize temporary unlocking permissions, enhancing the security of the door lock. The external lock battery 107 and the rear lock battery 304 power the control board 106 and the gateway motherboard 302, respectively, ensuring the normal operation of the electronic unlocking and network functions. Even if one battery is depleted, the other part of the functions can still be used normally. In addition, the emergency unlocking device composed of the release key 305 and the spring 306 provides users with a reliable backup unlocking method in extreme situations such as electronic system failure, ensuring the reliability of the door lock and normal use by the user.

[0049] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0050] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0051] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0052] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart lock with an attached gateway, characterized in that: include, The external lock assembly (100) includes a housing (101), a lock cylinder (102) adapted to be installed in the middle of the housing (101), a drive shaft (103) rotatably installed inside the housing (101), a rotating shaft (104) rotatably installed on the inner side of the housing (101), and a lock tongue (105) movably inserted into the end of the rotating shaft (104). The side wall of the lock cylinder (102) is connected to one end of the drive shaft (103) via gears, and the other end of the drive shaft (103) is connected to the rotating shaft (104) via gears. The lock body assembly (200) includes an inner shell (201) disposed on the side wall of the outer shell (101), a connecting rod (202) rotatably mounted in the middle of the inner shell (201), a lever (203) fixedly connected to the middle side wall of the connecting rod (202), and a locking block (204) fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod (202). The end of the locking block (204) is provided with a slot for cooperating with the end of the lock tongue (105). The rear lock assembly (300) includes a rear housing (301) snapped onto the end of the connecting rod (202), a gateway motherboard (302) fixedly connected inside the rear housing (301), a panel (303) sealed and installed on the side wall of the rear housing (301), and a rear lock battery (304) fixedly connected inside the rear housing (301). The panel (303) snaps onto the outside of the screen of the gateway motherboard (302), and the gateway motherboard (302) is powered by the rear lock battery (304).

2. The smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear locking assembly (300) further includes a release key (305) inserted into the side wall of the rear housing (301) and a spring (306) fixedly connected to the end of the release key (305). The end of the spring (306) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear housing (301), the end of the release key (305) is in contact with the outer wall of the rear housing (301), and the lower end of the release key (305) is engaged in the middle of the end slot of the connecting rod (202).

3. The smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shaft (104) is encapsulated with a main magnet (109) at its end, and a secondary magnet (110) with opposite polarity to the main magnet (109) is encapsulated on the side of the latch (105). A tension spring that works with the latch (105) is rotatably mounted on the middle side wall of the shaft (104), and a guide groove that works with the side wall of the latch (105) is provided at the end of the shaft (104).

4. A smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 3, characterized in that: The external locking assembly (100) also includes a control board (106) fixedly connected inside the housing (101) and an external locking battery (107) inserted into the side wall of the housing (101). The control board (106) is powered by the external locking battery (107), and the control board (106) is electrically connected to the gateway motherboard (302) through wires on the inner wall of the inner shell (201).

5. A smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 4, characterized in that: A control button (108) is inserted into the side wall of the housing (101). The control button (108) is snapped onto the outside of the control board (106), and the end of the control button (108) is in elastic contact with the button on the side wall of the control board (106).

6. A smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fingerprint module (111) is encapsulated on the side wall of the housing (101), and the fingerprint module (111) is electrically connected to the control board (106) via a wire.

7. A smart lock with an additional gateway according to claim 6, characterized in that: A motor (112) is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the outer casing (101). The output shaft of the motor (112) is connected to the rotating shaft (104) for transmission, and the motor (112) is electrically connected to the control board (106) through a wire.

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