A lock body with a side-opening battery compartment

Abstract

This utility model relates to a lock body with a side-opening battery compartment, comprising a housing and a side plate. The side plate is installed at one end of the housing in the width direction, and the housing has a battery compartment at one end in the length direction. A through hole is provided on the side plate corresponding to the battery compartment, and a cover plate assembly is provided through the through hole. The cover plate assembly is configured to be rotatable to open or close the battery compartment. The cover plate assembly includes a conductive sheet, which is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery compartment when the cover plate is closed. This utility model has a compact structure, simplifies the battery installation process, and ensures the reliability and stability of the circuit connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lock technology, and more specifically, to a lock body with a side-opening battery compartment. Background Technology

[0002] Existing smart locks typically use cylindrical batteries as their power supply. When the batteries are depleted, they need to be replaced. Traditionally, the battery compartment is located inside the lock body. Replacing the batteries requires tools to open the panel and then remove the battery compartment, a cumbersome process that causes inconvenience for users' daily maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lock body with a side-opening battery compartment, which has a compact structure, simplifies the battery installation process, and ensures the reliability and stability of the circuit connection.

[0004] A lock body with a side-opening battery compartment includes a housing and a side plate. The side plate is installed at one end of the housing in the width direction, and the housing has a battery compartment at one end in the length direction. The side plate has a through hole corresponding to the battery compartment, and a cover plate assembly is provided in the through hole. The cover plate assembly is configured to be rotatable to open or close the battery compartment. The cover plate assembly includes a conductive sheet, and when the cover plate is in the closed state, the conductive sheet is electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment.

[0005] In the above technical solution, by placing the side plate at one end of the housing width and integrating the battery compartment at the other end of the housing length, the overall layout is compact and reasonable, effectively utilizing the internal space of the lock body. The side plate has a through hole corresponding to the battery compartment, and the cover assembly can rotate to open or close the battery compartment, thus forming a convenient battery replacement channel. Users can easily remove or place the battery simply by rotating the cover assembly. The cover assembly is equipped with a conductive plate, which automatically connects to the battery in the battery compartment when the cover assembly is rotated to the closed state, simplifying the battery installation process while ensuring the reliability and stability of the circuit connection.

[0006] Furthermore, the cover plate assembly includes a rotating plate and a sliding plate. The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the housing. The conductive sheet is mounted on the rotating plate. The end of the sliding plate is provided with at least one buckle. The sliding plate can slide relative to the rotating plate and engage with the side plate through the buckle.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the cover assembly includes a rotating plate and a sliding plate. The rotating plate is hinged to the housing to open and close the battery compartment. The sliding plate engages with the side plate via a latch at its end, locking the entire cover assembly and ensuring its stability when closed. This effectively prevents the cover assembly from loosening due to vibration, thus ensuring stable electrical connections. The relative sliding cooperation between the sliding plate and the rotating plate enables smooth locking and unlocking operations, simplifying operation and effectively improving the user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotating plate has extensions extending along its length at both ends, and the sliding plate has its ends bent to form connecting portions, which are fitted onto the corresponding extensions.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the connecting parts formed by bending the two ends of the sliding plate fit over the outer sides of the extensions at both ends of the rotating plate, allowing the sliding plate to slide smoothly relative to the rotating plate while ensuring reliable engagement and disengagement between the latch and the side plate. The overall structure is easy to assemble, requiring no complex tooling to combine the two parts, thus reducing assembly difficulty.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting flange is provided at one end of the rotating plate near the extension portion.

[0011] In the above technical solution, a limiting flange is provided near the extension of the rotating plate, which acts as a block for the sliding plate and can effectively prevent the sliding plate from displacing excessively and coming off the extension during the sliding process.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding plate has a flange at its first end, and the side plate has a groove corresponding to the flange.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the sliding plate has a flange at its first end, and the side plate has a groove corresponding to the flange. The flange at the first end of the sliding plate cooperates with the groove on the side plate. When the cover assembly is closed, the flange is embedded in the groove, making the cover assembly fit more tightly with the side plate when closed, thus improving the stability of the structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the sliding plate has anti-slip textured surfaces on the side facing away from the battery compartment.

[0015] In the above technical solution, anti-slip textured surfaces are provided on the outer surface of the sliding plate away from the battery compartment, which increases the friction between the user's fingers and the sliding plate, making it easier to push the sliding plate and less prone to slipping, thus improving the ease of operation and user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, a conductive spring is provided at the end of the battery compartment away from the through hole.

[0017] In the above technical solution, a conductive spring is installed at the end of the battery compartment away from the through hole, which ensures that the two poles of the battery and the conductive sheet and conductive spring always maintain close contact, thus improving the stability of the electrical connection.

[0018] Furthermore, a circuit board is mounted on the side of the housing near the battery compartment, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the conductive sheet and the conductive spring.

[0019] In the above technical solution, by installing the circuit board on the side of the housing close to the battery compartment, the distance between the circuit board and the conductive sheet and conductive spring is shortened, thereby simplifying the wiring inside the lock body, facilitating production and assembly, and providing convenience for maintenance and repair.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting the side plate at one end of the housing width direction and integrating the battery compartment at one end of the housing length direction, the overall layout is compact and reasonable, effectively utilizing the internal space of the lock body. The side plate has a through hole corresponding to the battery compartment, and the cover assembly can rotate to open or close the battery compartment, thus forming a convenient battery replacement channel. Users can easily remove or place the battery simply by rotating the cover assembly. The cover assembly is equipped with a conductive plate, which automatically connects to the battery in the battery compartment when the cover assembly is rotated to the closed state, simplifying the battery installation process while ensuring the reliability and stability of the circuit connection. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lock body with a side-opening battery compartment from another angle, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the battery compartment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1. Housing, 2. Side plate, 21. Through hole, 3. Battery compartment, 31. Conductive spring, 4. Cover plate assembly, 41. Conductive sheet, 42. Rotating plate, 421. Extension part, 422. Limiting flange, 423. Rotating shaft, 423. Sliding plate, 43. Connecting part, 431. Flange, 432. Anti-slip texture, 433. Buckle, 434. Circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 In a preferred embodiment, the lock body of the present invention with a side-opening battery compartment 3 mainly includes a housing 1 and a side plate 2. The side plate 2 is installed at one end of the housing 1 in the width direction, and the housing 1 has a battery compartment 3 at one end in the length direction. The side plate 2 has a through hole 21 corresponding to the battery compartment 3. The through hole 21 is provided with a cover plate assembly 4. The cover plate assembly 4 is configured to be rotatable to open or close the battery compartment 3. The cover plate assembly 4 includes a conductive sheet 41. When the cover plate assembly 4 is in the closed state, the conductive sheet 41 is electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment 3.

[0031] For example, side plate 2 is installed at one end of the housing 1 in the width direction. Side plate 2 and housing 1 cooperate to form a cavity. The cavity is used to install lock components, such as lock tongue, lock cylinder and drive assembly. Battery compartment 3 is located at one end of the housing 1 in the length direction. In this embodiment, battery compartment 3 can hold one cylindrical battery. In other possible embodiments, battery compartment 3 can be provided with multiple battery placement positions to hold multiple cylindrical batteries. Side plate 2 is provided with a through hole 21 for cylindrical batteries to pass through corresponding to battery compartment 3. Cover plate assembly 4 is provided at through hole 21. Cover plate assembly 4 can rotate to open or close battery compartment 3 and is locked to side plate 2 by sliding, thereby fixing cover plate assembly 4.

[0032] As can be seen from the above technical solution, by setting the side plate 2 at one end of the width direction of the housing 1 and integrating the battery compartment 3 at one end of the length direction of the housing 1, the overall layout is compact and reasonable, effectively utilizing the internal space of the lock body. The side plate 2 has a through hole 21 corresponding to the battery compartment 3, and the cover assembly 4 can rotate to open or close the battery compartment 3, thus forming a convenient battery replacement channel. Users only need to rotate the cover assembly 4 to remove or insert the battery, making operation simple. The cover assembly 4 has a conductive sheet 41, which can automatically connect to the battery in the battery compartment 3 when the cover assembly 4 is rotated to the closed state, simplifying the battery installation process while ensuring the reliability and stability of the circuit connection.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The cover plate assembly 4 includes a rotating plate 42 and a sliding plate 43. The rotating plate 42 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The conductive sheet 41 is installed on the rotating plate 42. The end of the sliding plate 43 is provided with at least one buckle 434. The sliding plate 43 can slide relative to the rotating plate 42 and is engaged with the side plate 2 through the buckle 434.

[0034] For example, the conductive sheet 41 may be made of conductive metal and is attached to the side surface of the rotating plate 42 facing the battery compartment 3. One end of the rotating plate 42 is provided with a rotating shaft 423, and the rotating plate 42 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 via the rotating shaft 423. A latch 434 is provided at the end of the sliding plate 43 away from the rotating shaft 423. In this embodiment, there are two latches 434. When the sliding plate 43 slides away from the rotating shaft 423, the latches 434 can extend to the inner surface of the side plate 2, thereby limiting the rotation plate 42 and fixing the relative position of the rotating plate 42 and the side plate 2.

[0035] The cover assembly 4 includes a rotating plate 42 and a sliding plate 43. The rotating plate 42 is hinged to the housing 1, thereby enabling the opening and closing of the battery compartment 3. The sliding plate 43 is engaged with the side plate 2 via a latch 434 at its end, achieving overall locking of the cover assembly 4. This ensures the cover assembly 4 is secure in the closed state and effectively prevents it from loosening due to vibration, thus guaranteeing the stability of the electrical connection. The relative sliding engagement between the sliding plate 43 and the rotating plate 42 enables smooth locking and unlocking operations, simplifying operation and effectively improving the user experience.

[0036] The rotating plate 42 has extensions 421 extending along its length at both ends, and the sliding plate 43 has connecting portions 431 formed by bending at both ends. The connecting portions 431 are fitted onto the corresponding extensions 421. For example, the extensions 421 extend along the length of the rotating plate 42, and the connecting portions 431 are formed by bending in the opposite direction from both sides of the main body of the sliding plate 43, fitting onto the outside of the extensions 421. This allows the sliding plate 43 to slide smoothly relative to the rotating plate 42, while ensuring reliable engagement and disengagement between the buckle 434 and the side plate 2. The overall structure is easy to assemble, requiring no complex tooling to combine the two components, reducing assembly difficulty.

[0037] In this embodiment, a limiting flange 422 is provided at one end of the rotating plate 42 near the extension portion 421. By providing the limiting flange 422 near the extension portion 421 of the rotating plate 42, the sliding plate 43 is blocked, which can effectively prevent the sliding plate 43 from displacing excessively and falling off the extension portion 421 during the sliding process.

[0038] In this embodiment, the sliding plate 43 has a flange 432 at its first end, and the side plate 2 has a groove corresponding to the flange 432. The flange 432 at the first end of the sliding plate 43 cooperates with the groove on the side plate 2. When the cover plate assembly 4 is closed, the flange 432 is embedded in the groove, making the cover plate assembly 4 fit more tightly with the side plate 2 when closed, thus improving the stability of the structure.

[0039] In this embodiment, the surface of the sliding plate 43 facing away from the battery compartment 3 is provided with anti-slip texture 433. The anti-slip texture 433 on the outer surface of the sliding plate 43 facing away from the battery compartment 3 increases the friction between the user's fingers and the sliding plate 43, making it easier to slide the sliding plate 43 and less prone to slipping, thus improving the convenience of operation and the user experience.

[0040] Please refer to this again. Figures 1 to 3 A conductive spring 31 is provided at the end of the battery compartment 3 away from the through hole 21. The conductive spring 31 can be made of existing conductive metal. By providing the conductive spring 31 at the end of the battery compartment 3 away from the through hole 21, it is ensured that the two poles of the battery and the conductive sheet 41 and the conductive spring 31 always maintain a tight contact, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection.

[0041] A circuit board 5 is mounted on the side of the housing 1 near the battery compartment 3. The circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the conductive sheet 41 and the conductive spring 31. Exemplarily, the circuit board 5 can be electrically connected to the conductive sheet 41 and the conductive spring 31 via wires not shown. The circuit board 5 can utilize existing lock control circuitry, which will not be elaborated upon here. By mounting the circuit board 5 on the side of the housing 1 near the battery compartment 3, the distance between the circuit board 5 and the conductive sheet 41 and the conductive spring 31 is shortened, thereby simplifying the wiring inside the lock body, facilitating production and assembly, and providing convenience for maintenance and repair.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lock body with a side-opening battery compartment, characterized in that, The device includes a housing and a side panel. The side panel is installed at one end of the housing in the width direction, and the housing has a battery compartment at one end in the length direction. The side panel has a through hole corresponding to the battery compartment. The through hole has a cover plate assembly. The cover plate assembly is configured to be rotatable to open or close the battery compartment. The cover plate assembly includes a conductive sheet. When the cover plate is in the closed state, the conductive sheet is electrically connected to the battery in the battery compartment.

2. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate assembly includes a rotating plate and a sliding plate. The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the housing. The conductive sheet is mounted on the rotating plate. The end of the sliding plate is provided with at least one buckle. The sliding plate can slide relative to the rotating plate and is engaged with the side plate through the buckle.

3. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating plate has extensions extending along its length at both ends, and the sliding plate has its ends bent to form connecting parts, which are fitted onto the corresponding extensions.

4. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating plate is provided with a limiting flange at one end near the extension portion.

5. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding plate has a flange at its first end, and the side plate has a groove corresponding to the flange.

6. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding plate has anti-slip textured surfaces on the side facing away from the battery compartment.

7. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A conductive spring is provided at the end of the battery compartment away from the through hole.

8. The lock body with a side-opening battery compartment according to claim 7, characterized in that, A circuit board is mounted on the side of the housing near the battery compartment, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the conductive sheet and the conductive spring.

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