A state display structure of a lock

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of state display structure of lock, belong to lock technical field.The utility model is provided with display window by being set in the one end of lock shell, and there is the sliding plate of one end extending to display window along a direction in the sliding of lock shell, there are two display parts in the one end of sliding plate located at display window, and there is the hole of stirring in the other end of sliding plate and extends to the lock shaft of lock, lock shaft is connected with the stirring piece of rotation and with penholder and stirring block, and stirring block is inserted into stirring hole, so that user can slide by driving sliding plate when operating lock shaft, realize the correspondence of one display part and display window, and the correspondence of another display part and display window can be realized by reverse screwing lock shaft, so as to realize the switching display of two display parts at display window, and display switching process is automatically carried out following the action of lock shaft, which can make relevant personnel obtain current lock state timely and intuitively, without additional control, and better use convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lock technology, specifically to a lock status display structure. Background Technology

[0002] Locks are typically used as locking and unlocking mechanisms for doors, such as those on building doors, vehicle doors, and outdoor structures. They are crucial for enhancing the security of doors. Furthermore, because doors are used in various scenarios, different locks are required for each scenario to meet the specific needs of each situation.

[0003] Currently, in scenarios with high privacy requirements, it's necessary to display appropriate status indicators on the outside of the door, such as "locked" or "unlocked," to prevent accidental unlocking. This allows anyone attempting to open the door to quickly ascertain the lock's status and prevents accidental opening. Additionally, some people may forget whether the door is locked when closing it, often requiring them to manually turn the handle to confirm, which is inconvenient. Therefore, the industry needs a lock with status indicators. For example, patent CN220621451U discloses a door lock cylinder cover, which has a prompt box A at the top edge of the front of the lock cylinder cover and a prompt box B at the bottom edge of the front of the lock cylinder cover. The lock cylinder is located in the center of the inside of the lock cylinder cover, and a snap lock is provided on one side of the lock cylinder. There are a total of three locks inside the lock cylinder cover: the first layer is the lock cylinder, the second layer is the barb, and the third layer is the fastener. The locking process of the first layer is to use your finger to hold the inclined surface A and lift it upward, which will make the lock cylinder protrude upward by one centimeter. At the same time, the red plate under the lock cylinder will enter the interior of the prompt box B. When you see the red plate, it means that it is locked. When you hold the inclined surface B and press it down, you can press the red plate down by one centimeter. At the same time, the green plate on top of the lock cylinder will enter the interior of the prompt box A. When you see the green plate, it means that it is not locked. This allows the user to obtain the status information of the lock in a timely manner. Although the above structure can display the lock status, the user needs to manually press the inclined surfaces A and B on the lock cylinder surface from the outside to change the display status. It only works on simple locks. For more complex locks such as household locks, it cannot be linked with the internal structure of the lock and cannot automatically change the status when the user unlocks or locks the lock, which limits its use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this invention aims to provide a status display structure for a lock. A display window is provided at one end of the lock housing. A sliding plate is slidably disposed within the lock housing in one direction, with its two ends extending to the display window and the lock shaft, respectively. Two display sections are arranged side-by-side along the sliding direction at the end of the sliding plate extending to the display window. A lever with a toggle block extends radially from one end of the lock shaft. A toggle hole is provided at the end of the sliding plate extending to the lock shaft, with the toggle block extending into the toggle hole. When the lock is locked or unlocked, the lock shaft can move the sliding plate within the lock housing via the movement of the toggle block within the toggle hole, causing the two display sections to switch to the corresponding display window. This achieves automatic status switching and greater convenience of use.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A status display structure for a lock includes a lock housing and a lock shaft, with the lock shaft rotatably mounted inside the lock housing. One end of the lock housing is provided with a rotating handle. The structure also includes a sliding plate and a toggle element. The other end of the lock housing is provided with a sliding cavity. A display window is provided on the lock housing and located in the sliding cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the sliding plate is slidably disposed in the lock housing in one direction. One end of the sliding plate extends to the display window, and the other end extends to the lock shaft. Two display sections are provided at the end of the sliding plate that extends to the display window. The two display sections are arranged side by side along the sliding direction of the sliding plate. When the sliding plate moves, one of the display sections is located inside the display window.

[0008] The actuating element is rotatably installed inside the lock housing. One end of the actuating element is connected to the lock shaft. A lever extending radially is provided on one side of the actuating element, and a lever block is provided on the lever. Furthermore, an actuating hole is provided on one end of the sliding plate that extends to the lock shaft, and the lever block extends into the actuating hole.

[0009] The above-mentioned status display structure for a lock includes two display sections, each equipped with a locked indicator and an unlocked indicator.

[0010] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, a cover plate is embedded on the lock housing at the display window, and the cover plate is made of transparent material.

[0011] In the above-mentioned status display structure of a lock, the sliding plate and the two display parts are an integral structure, and the display parts are provided with several hollow holes.

[0012] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, a main clearance hole is provided on the sliding plate, which corresponds to the installation position of the lock cylinder on the lock. Furthermore, the main clearance hole is a strip-shaped hole arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate.

[0013] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the sliding plate and on both sides of the main clearance hole, with each reinforcing rib arranged along the length direction of the main clearance hole.

[0014] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, the actuation hole is a "V"-shaped hole, and a secondary clearance hole is also provided on the sliding plate. The secondary clearance hole is a strip-shaped hole and is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate. The actuating element is located in the secondary clearance hole.

[0015] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, a recessed groove is provided on the inner edge of the display window, an extended outer edge is provided on the outer side of the cover plate, and a locking foot is provided on the inner side of the cover plate. A locking hole that mates with the locking foot is provided on the inner wall of the lock shell next to the display window.

[0016] In the above-mentioned status display structure of a lock, a protruding limiting part is provided on the inner wall of the lock shell, and a sliding groove is provided at the part where the sliding plate connects with the display part. The sliding groove is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate, and the limiting part extends into the sliding groove.

[0017] In the aforementioned lock status display structure, actuation holes are provided on both sides of the sliding plate along the sliding direction of the sliding plate, and the two actuation holes are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the sliding plate.

[0018] The positive effects of the above technical solution are:

[0019] The aforementioned lock status display structure features a display window at one end of the lock housing and a sliding plate that slides within the housing in one direction. One end of the sliding plate extends to the display window and houses two display units. The other end of the sliding plate extends to the lock shaft and has a toggle hole. The lock shaft is connected to a rotating toggle member, which has a lever with a toggle block extending radially into the toggle hole. This allows the user to operate the lock shaft, which, through the toggle member, lever, and toggle block, slide the sliding plate, moving one of the two display units to the display window. The other display unit can be switched to correspond with the display window by reversing the lock shaft, thus enabling the switching of the two display units at the display window. This allows relevant personnel to obtain the current lock status promptly and intuitively. Furthermore, the display switching automatically follows the movement of the lock shaft, requiring no additional operation and making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the status display structure of a lock according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the lock housing of a lock with a status display structure according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective showing the cooperation of the sliding plate, display part, lock shaft, and toggle member in the status display structure of a lock according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the cooperation of the sliding plate, display part, lock shaft, and toggle component in the status display structure of a lock according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a cover plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the attached diagram: 1. Lock housing; 11. Sliding cavity; 12. Display window; 13. Lock hole; 14. Limiting part; 121. Lock groove; 2. Lock shaft; 3. Sliding plate; 31. Display part; 32. Actuating hole; 33. Main clearance hole; 34. Reinforcing rib; 35. Secondary clearance hole; 36. Slide groove; 311. Locking mark and unlocking mark; 312. Hollow hole; 4. Actuating component; 41. Actuating lever; 42. Actuating block; 5. Cover plate; 51. Outer retaining edge; 52. Locking foot. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives, and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following embodiments are provided in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 The technical solution provided by this utility model is described in detail, but the following content is not intended to limit this utility model.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the status display structure of a lock according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the lock housing of a lock with a status display structure according to this utility model. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lock status display structure provided in this embodiment includes: a lock housing 1, a lock shaft 2, a sliding plate 3, and a toggle member 4. The lock shaft 2 is rotatably installed inside the lock housing 1, and locking and unlocking of the lock are achieved by rotating the lock shaft 2. Preferably, one end of the lock shaft 2 is connected to the lock's deadbolt knob, meaning that when the user locks or unlocks the lock using the deadbolt knob, the lock shaft 2 is turned, providing the conditions for subsequent linkage to achieve lock status display. Additionally, a rotating handle is provided at one end of the lock housing 1, allowing the user to easily open the lock by rotating the handle.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective showing the cooperation of the sliding plate, display part, lock shaft, and toggle member in the status display structure of a lock according to this utility model. Figure 4This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the cooperation of the sliding plate, display section, lock shaft, and actuating component in the status display structure of a lock according to this utility model. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a sliding cavity 11 is provided at the other end of the lock housing 1, providing space for the subsequent sliding of the display unit 31 and also providing guidance for the sliding of the display unit 31, maintaining the stability of the display unit 31 when switching displays. At the same time, a display window 12 is provided on the lock housing 1 and located in the sliding cavity 11, displaying part of the space inside the sliding cavity 11 through the display window 12, so that when the two display units 31 are in the sliding cavity 11, one of the two display units 31 can be selected to correspond to the display window 12, thereby realizing the display of the lock status, which makes it convenient for relevant personnel to obtain the lock status in a timely and intuitive manner. In addition, by setting the sliding cavity 11 at the end of the lock housing 1 away from the rotating handle, the display window 12 is kept away from the rotating handle, avoiding the rotating handle from obstructing the display, and the structural design is more reasonable.

[0029] Specifically, the sliding plate 3 is slidably disposed within the lock housing 1 in one direction. Preferably, the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3 is the length direction of the lock, i.e., the direction from the display window 12 to the rotating handle, satisfying the requirements of concealed installation within the lock housing 1 and adaptability to movement. Furthermore, one end of the sliding plate 3 extends to the display window 12, and the other end extends to the lock shaft 2, providing a condition for the sliding plate 3 to slide within the lock housing 1 by rotating the lock shaft 2, thereby allowing the sliding plate 3 to change the position of the two display sections 31 at the display window 12. At this time, the end of the sliding plate 3 extending to the display window 12 is provided with two display sections 31, allowing the two display sections 31 to move with the sliding plate 3, providing a condition for subsequent changes in the position of the display sections 31. In addition, arranging the two display sections 31 side-by-side along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3 allows the two display sections 31 to move synchronously in the same direction, providing a condition for subsequently selecting one of the display sections 31 to cooperate with the display window 12 for display. During use, as the sliding plate 3 moves, one display unit 31 is located within the display window 12. That is, while the sliding plate 3 slides, one display unit 31 is positioned within the display window 12, while the other display unit 31 is located to the side of the display window 12 and covered by the lock case 1. This allows for the display of either the locked or unlocked state of the lock, facilitating timely and intuitive access to the current status of the lock by relevant personnel. Furthermore, the other end of the sliding plate 3 can engage with the lock shaft 2, enabling the sliding plate 3 to slide synchronously when the user operates the lock via the lock shaft 2. This achieves synchronized and automatic switching of the display status without requiring additional operation, making it more convenient and reducing usage limitations.

[0030] Specifically, the actuating element 4 is rotatably installed inside the lock housing 1. One end of the actuating element 4 is connected to the lock shaft 2, so that the lock shaft 2 can drive the actuating element 4 to rotate inside the lock housing 1. A lever 41 is provided on one side of the actuating element 4 along its radial direction, and a lever 42 is provided on the lever 41, so that when the lock shaft 2 drives the actuating element 4 to rotate, the lever 42 can be displaced under the action of the lever 41. Furthermore, a toggle hole 32 is provided on one end of the sliding plate 3 extending to the lock shaft 2. The toggle block 42 extends into the toggle hole 32, so that the toggle block 42 can drive the sliding plate 3 to slide within the lock housing 1, thereby adjusting the position of the two display sections 31 relative to the display window 12. That is, when the user turns the lock shaft 2 to adjust the state of the lock, the lock shaft 2 can drive the toggle member 4 to rotate, and drive the toggle block 42 to move through the lever 41. At the same time, the toggle block 42 drives the sliding plate 3 to move, so that the two display sections 31 on one end of the sliding plate 3 can switch positions relative to the display window 12, thereby achieving automatic adjustment of the display state without additional operation, making it more convenient to use and with a more reasonable structural design.

[0031] More specifically, each of the two display units 31 is provided with a locking indicator and an unlocking indicator 311. This allows the display window 12 to switch between displaying the locking and unlocking indicators when the sliding plate 3 moves and the two display units 31 align with the display window 12. This facilitates timely and intuitive access to the current status of the lock for relevant personnel, resulting in a more rational structural design. It is worth noting that the locking and unlocking indicators 311 are, but are not limited to, being installed on the display units 31 using adhesive methods, ensuring that the locking and unlocking indicators 311 are stably installed on their respective display units 31 and move with them.

[0032] More specifically, a cover plate 5 is embedded in the lock case 1 at the display window 12, covering the display window 12 to achieve external protection. Furthermore, the cover plate 5 is made of a transparent material, allowing personnel to observe the display section 31 inside the display window 12 through the cover plate 5, thus meeting usage requirements. Preferably, the cover plate 5 is made of materials including, but not limited to, acrylic, tempered glass, etc., and a suitable material can be selected according to usage requirements; specific material selection will not be elaborated here.

[0033] More specifically, the sliding plate 3 and the two display units 31 are an integrated structure, ensuring the structural strength between the sliding plate 3 and the display units 31. This allows the sliding plate 3 to stably drive the two display units 31 to move synchronously, achieving display state switching. Furthermore, the display units 31 are provided with several perforated holes 312. These holes reduce the weight of the display units 31, achieving a lightweight lock and reducing the burden on the door where the lock is installed. Simultaneously, this also reduces the manufacturing cost of the lock, minimizes material usage, and avoids resource waste.

[0034] More specifically, the sliding plate 3 is provided with a main clearance hole 33, which corresponds to the installation position of the lock cylinder on the lock, so that the installation of the sliding plate 3 will not affect the installation of the lock cylinder. Furthermore, the main clearance hole 33 is a strip-shaped hole arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3, so that the sliding plate 3 will not be interfered with by the lock cylinder when sliding, ensuring that the sliding plate 3 can move smoothly.

[0035] More specifically, reinforcing ribs 34 are provided on both sides of the sliding plate 3 and located on the main clearance hole 33. Each reinforcing rib 34 is arranged along the length direction of the main clearance hole 33. The reinforcing ribs 34 strengthen the structure of the part of the sliding plate 3 with the main clearance hole 33, and prevent the structural strength of the sliding plate 3 from being insufficient due to the opening of the main clearance hole 33, which could lead to breakage during use. The structural design is more reasonable.

[0036] More specifically, the actuation hole 32 is a "V" shaped hole, which means that when the actuating element 4 rotates, since the actuating block 42 is connected to the actuating element 4 by the lever 41, and the lever 41 is a structure that extends radially along the actuating element 4, the distance between the actuating block 42 and the central axis of the sliding plate 3 will change when the actuating element 4 rotates. At this time, setting the actuation hole 32 to a "V" shaped structure can not only meet the usage requirement of the actuating block 42 following the rotation of the actuating element 4, but also adapt to the linear sliding requirement of the sliding plate 3, avoiding the problem of jamming between the sliding plate 3 and the actuating block 42, and the structural design is more reasonable. Furthermore, the sliding plate 3 is also provided with a secondary clearance hole 35. The secondary clearance hole 35 is a strip-shaped hole and is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3, so that the length of the secondary clearance hole 35 can cover the sliding stroke of the sliding plate 3. At this time, the actuating member 4 is placed in the secondary clearance hole 35, so that when the actuating member 4 rotates and drives the sliding plate 3 to slide, the secondary clearance hole 35 can adapt to the moving stroke of the sliding plate 3, ensuring that the sliding plate 3 can slide normally.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a cover plate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 5As shown, a recessed groove 121 is provided on the inner edge of the display window 12, forming a limiting step at the edge of the display window 12. Simultaneously, an extended outer edge 51 is provided on the outer side of the cover plate 5. When the cover plate 5 is installed in the display window 12, the outer edge 51 can be inserted into the groove 121 to limit the cover plate 5, preventing it from falling out of the display window 12 and out of the lock housing 1. Furthermore, a locking foot 52 is provided on the inner side of the cover plate 5 within the lock housing 1. A locking hole 13, which mates with the locking foot 52, is provided on the inner wall of the lock housing 1 beside the display window 12. When the cover plate 5 is installed in the display window 12, the locking foot 52 can be inserted into the locking hole 13 to further limit the cover plate 5, preventing it from moving relative to the lock housing 1. This results in a more stable and reliable structure after assembly.

[0038] More specifically, a protruding limiting part 14 is provided on the inner wall of the lock case 1. Simultaneously, a sliding groove 36 is provided at the connection between the sliding plate 3 and the display unit 31. The sliding groove 36 is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3, ensuring that its arrangement adapts to the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3. Furthermore, the limiting part 14 extends into the sliding groove 36, allowing the sliding plate 3 to be guided by the cooperation of the limiting part 14 and the sliding groove 36 during sliding, thus improving the stability of the sliding plate 3. It also serves as a limiting structure to prevent excessive sliding of the sliding plate 3, ensuring that the sliding stroke of the sliding plate 3 remains within a preset stroke.

[0039] More specifically, along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3, both sides of the sliding plate 3 are provided with actuation holes 32, and the two actuation holes 32 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the sliding plate 3. This makes it easier to assemble without having to consider the angle of the actuation component 4. The actuation block 42 can be selected to cooperate with one of the actuation holes 32.

[0040] The lock status display structure provided in this embodiment includes a lock housing 1, a lock shaft 2, a sliding plate 3, and a toggle member 4. A display window 12 is provided at one end of the lock housing 1, and a sliding plate 3, extending to the display window 12, is slidably disposed within the lock housing 1 in one direction. Two display sections 31 are provided at one end of the sliding plate 3 located at the display window 12, and a toggle hole 32 is provided at the other end of the sliding plate 3, extending to the lock shaft 2 of the lock. The lock shaft 2 is connected to a rotating toggle member 4, which includes a pen and a toggle block 42. The lever 42 extends into the lever hole 32, allowing the user to operate the lock shaft 2 and slide the sliding plate 3 to achieve the correspondence between one display section 31 and the display window 12. Furthermore, the other display section 31 can be aligned with the display window 12 by reversing the lock shaft 2. This enables the two display sections 31 to switch between display windows 12, and the display switching process is automatic following the movement of the lock shaft 2. This allows relevant personnel to obtain the current lock status in a timely and intuitive manner without the need for additional operation, thus improving ease of use.

[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A status display structure for a lock, comprising a lock housing and a lock shaft, wherein the lock shaft is rotatably mounted within the lock housing, and one end of the lock housing is provided with a rotating handle, characterized in that, Also includes: The lock housing includes a sliding plate and a toggle mechanism, and a sliding cavity is provided at the other end of the lock housing. A display window is also provided on the lock housing and located in the sliding cavity. Furthermore, the sliding plate is slidably disposed within the lock housing in one direction, with one end of the sliding plate extending to the display window and the other end extending to the lock shaft. Two display sections are provided at the end of the sliding plate extending to the display window, and the two display sections are arranged side by side along the sliding direction of the sliding plate. When the sliding plate moves, one of the display sections is located inside the display window. The actuating element is rotatably installed inside the lock housing. One end of the actuating element is connected to the lock shaft. A lever extending radially is provided on one side of the actuating element, and a lever block is provided on the lever. Furthermore, an actuating hole is provided at one end of the sliding plate extending to the lock shaft, and the lever block extends into the actuating hole.

2. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two display units are respectively provided with a lock mark and an unlock mark.

3. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cover plate is embedded on the lock housing and located at the display window, and the cover plate is made of transparent material.

4. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate and the two display units are an integral structure, and the display units are provided with a number of hollow holes.

5. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate is provided with a main clearance hole, which corresponds to the installation position of the lock cylinder on the lock. The main clearance hole is a strip-shaped hole arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate.

6. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sliding plate is provided with reinforcing ribs on both sides of the main clearance hole, and each reinforcing rib is arranged along the length direction of the main clearance hole.

7. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating hole is a "V" shaped hole, and the sliding plate is also provided with a secondary clearance hole. The secondary clearance hole is a strip-shaped hole and is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate. The actuating element is located in the secondary clearance hole.

8. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The display window has a recessed groove on the inner edge of the lock housing, and the outer side of the cover plate has an extended outer edge. At the same time, the cover plate also has a locking foot on the inner side of the lock housing, and the inner wall of the lock housing, next to the display window, has a locking hole that mates with the locking foot.

9. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the lock case is provided with a protruding limiting part, and a sliding groove is provided at the part where the sliding plate connects with the display part. The sliding groove is arranged along the sliding direction of the sliding plate, and the limiting part extends into the sliding groove.

10. The status display structure of the lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the sliding direction of the sliding plate, there are actuation holes on both sides of the sliding plate, and the two actuation holes are arranged symmetrically about the central axis of the sliding plate.

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