A vehicle lock and vehicle

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of lock technology and discloses a vehicle lock, including a housing, a brake ring inside the housing, a control mechanism, and an operating component. The brake ring has an axially formed lock groove. The operating component includes a plug-in structure and a rocker arm. The control mechanism controls the rocker arm to swing. The rocker arm, located away from the swing axis, is movably connected to the plug-in structure, allowing the plug-in structure to disengage from or insert into the lock groove to unlock or lock the vehicle. By removing the rack and pinion meshing structure from the operating component and replacing it with a rocker arm, controlled by the control mechanism, and with the rocker arm movably connected to the plug-in structure away from the swing axis, the vehicle lock is less prone to wear. Even if the positioning mechanism malfunctions, the rocker arm will not disengage from the plug-in structure. The vehicle lock is convenient to use, less prone to errors, and reduces the probability of maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lock technology, and in particular to a vehicle lock and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional two-wheeled vehicle locks suffer from drawbacks such as short lifespan and poor performance due to exposed lock components and the need for manual operation. To address these issues, patent number 202022894884.3 discloses a vehicle lock and vehicle that utilizes a motor, gear set, positioning mechanism, and speed sensor to create an intelligent lock. The lock employs a housing and sealing structure to provide waterproof and dustproof protection for the lock components, resulting in a longer lifespan and better performance. However, this gear set uses a rack and pinion mechanism to engage and disengage the locking and unlocking mechanism, which is prone to wear over time. Furthermore, if the positioning mechanism malfunctions, the rack can disengage from the gear, causing the locking and unlocking mechanism to become disengaged, requiring frequent disassembly and maintenance.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new type of vehicle lock and vehicle to solve the above problems, such as the easy wear and tear of traditional vehicle locks after long-term use, the failure of the positioning mechanism causing the rack to disengage from the gear and the resulting disengagement of the plug-in / plug-out structure, and the need for frequent disassembly and maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model provides a vehicle lock and a vehicle, solving the problems of traditional vehicle locks being prone to wear and tear after long-term use, errors in the positioning mechanism causing the rack to disengage from the gear and resulting in the plug-in / plug-out structure becoming disengaged, and requiring frequent disassembly and maintenance.

[0005] The technical problem solved by this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution:

[0006] A vehicle lock includes a housing, a brake ring inside the housing, a control mechanism, and an operating component. The brake ring has a lock groove along its axis. The operating component includes a plug-in structure and a rocker arm. The control mechanism controls the rocker arm to swing. The rocker arm is movably connected to the plug-in structure at a point away from the swing axis, so that the plug-in structure can disengage from or insert into the lock groove to unlock or lock the vehicle.

[0007] Furthermore, the plug-in structure includes a locking component, a transfer component, and a moving block. The locking component is connected to the moving block through the transfer component. The transfer component moves along the length direction of the moving block and engages with the moving block.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable block is provided with a shaft column, and the rocker arm is provided with an elongated slot that allows the shaft column to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the control component also includes a reset member sleeved on the lock, one end of which abuts against a flange on the lock.

[0010] Furthermore, the movable block is provided with a cavity inside, and a buffer is placed inside the cavity; the buffer is sleeved on the transfer piece, and one end of the buffer abuts against the side wall of the cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes:

[0012] A positioning gear that rotates synchronously with the rocker arm on the same axis;

[0013] A gear set that meshes with the positioning gear;

[0014] A worm gear meshing with the gear set;

[0015] A motor connected to the worm gear.

[0016] Furthermore, the gear set includes an unloading transmission structure for unloading, the unloading transmission structure including a clutch gear and a spring plate that applies a spring force to the clutch gear.

[0017] Furthermore, the gear set also includes a single gear, a first double gear, and a second double gear. The first double gear meshes with the second double gear and a worm gear, the second double gear meshes with the first double gear and a clutch gear, the clutch gear meshes with the second double gear and a single gear, and the single gear also meshes with a positioning gear.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0019] The control board is located inside the housing;

[0020] A positioning switch is installed on the control board and is used for locking and unlocking.

[0021] The positioning gear is provided with a swinging component, and the swinging component is provided with a movable area, and the positioning switch can contact the movable area.

[0022] A vehicle that uses the aforementioned vehicle lock.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] This invention replaces the rack and pinion meshing structure in the control assembly with a rocker arm. The control mechanism controls the rocker arm to swing, and the rocker arm is movably connected to the plug-in structure at the point away from the swing axis. This allows the plug-in structure to disengage from or insert into the lock slot to unlock or lock the vehicle. This design reduces wear and tear, and even if the positioning mechanism malfunctions, the rocker arm will not disengage from the plug-in structure. The vehicle lock is convenient to use and less prone to errors, reducing the probability of maintenance. It solves the problems of traditional vehicle locks, such as easy wear and tear after long-term use, rack and pinion disengagement due to positioning mechanism malfunctions, and the need for frequent disassembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control mechanism and control components of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in / pull-out structure of this utility model when it is disengaged from the locking groove.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insertion and removal structure of this utility model when inserted into the locking groove.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the gears and the rocker arm of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the interaction between the gears and the rocker arm from another perspective.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the rocker arm and the plug-in structure of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the rocker arm and plug-in structure from another perspective.

[0035] Among them, 1-outer shell, 2-brake ring, 3-lock groove, 4-locking component, 40-reset component, 5-transfer component, 6-moving block, 60-shaft column, 61-cavity, 62-buffer component, 7-rocker arm, 70-slot hole, 8-positioning gear, 80-swinging component, 9-gear set, 90-unloading transmission structure, 91-clutch gear, 92-spring plate, 93-single gear, 94-first double gear, 95-second double gear, 10-worm gear, 11-motor, 12-positioning switch. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following description, in conjunction with specific illustrations, further elaborates on this utility model.

[0037] See Figures 1 to 9 A vehicle lock includes a housing 1, a brake ring 2 inside the housing 1, a control mechanism, and an operating component. The brake ring 2 has an axially formed lock groove 3. The operating component includes a plug-in structure and a rocker arm 7. The control mechanism controls the rocker arm 7 to swing. The rocker arm 7 is movably connected to the plug-in structure at a point away from the swing axis, allowing the plug-in structure to disengage from or insert into the lock groove 3 to unlock or lock the vehicle. The plugging and pulling of the plug-in structure is driven by the rocker arm 7, which is not prone to wear. Even if the positioning mechanism malfunctions, the rocker arm 7 will not disengage from the plug-in structure. The vehicle lock is convenient to use and less prone to errors, reducing the probability of maintenance. It solves the problems of traditional vehicle locks, such as easy wear after long-term use, positioning mechanism malfunctions causing the rack and pinion to disengage from the gears, resulting in the plug-in structure becoming disengaged, and the need for frequent disassembly and maintenance.

[0038] The plug-in / plug-out structure includes a locking component 4, a transfer component 5, and a moving block 6. The locking component 4 is connected to the moving block 6 via the transfer component 5. The transfer component 5 moves along the length of the moving block 6 and engages with the moving block 6. This ensures precise movement and smooth locking / unlocking.

[0039] The movable block 6 is provided with a shaft post 60, and the rocker arm 7 is provided with an elongated slot 70 that allows the shaft post 60 to pass through. This allows the shaft post 60 to move smoothly in a straight line during the swinging of the rocker arm 7, ensuring smooth opening and closing of the lock.

[0040] The control assembly also includes a reset member 40 sleeved on the lock member 4, one end of which abuts against a flange on the lock member 4. The reset member 40 ensures that the lock member 4 is always in contact with the transfer member 5, preventing accidental extension.

[0041] The movable block 6 also has a cavity 61 inside, and a buffer 62 placed inside the cavity 61; the buffer 62 is sleeved on the transfer member 5, and one end of the buffer 62 abuts against the side wall of the cavity 61. Preferably, the buffer 62 can be a buffer spring. When the lock 4 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the rocker arm 7 moves away from the brake ring 2, and the lock 4 and the transfer member 5 will have a large impact on the movable block 6. If the impact force is too large, it may affect the normal transmission of the movable block 6. The buffer spring structure can reduce this impact load, ensure the normal transmission of the movable block 6, and avoid damage to the movable block 6 and the rocker arm 7. Another function of the buffer 62 is that when the lock 4 is stuck outside the lock groove 3, the lock 4 compresses the buffer spring. When the brake ring 2 rotates until the lock is inserted into the lock groove 3, the buffer spring returns to its original position.

[0042] The control mechanism includes: a positioning gear 8 that rotates synchronously with the rocker arm 7 on the same axis; a gear set 9 that meshes with the positioning gear 8; a worm gear 10 that meshes with the gear set 9; and a motor 11 connected to the worm gear 10. When the motor 11 rotates, the worm gear 10 also rotates, ultimately causing the rocker arm 7 to swing, driving the moving block 6 and the locking element 4 to move away from the brake ring 2, thus achieving the purpose of unlocking. Therefore, by rotating the motor 11 forward or backward, the locking element 4 can be moved away from the brake ring 2 or towards the brake ring 2, thereby achieving unlocking or locking. Through the structure of the motor 11, worm gear 10, and gear set 9, the kinetic energy of the motor 22 is smoothly transmitted to the locking element 4. This structure has a small transmission error, making the vehicle lock provided in this embodiment not only have good waterproof performance but also more accurate locking and unlocking.

[0043] The gear set 9 includes an unloading transmission structure 90 for unloading, which includes a clutch gear 91 and a spring plate 92 that applies a spring force to the clutch gear 91. When the motor 11 stops rotating, the gear set 9 continues to run. When the clutch gear 91 breaks through the spring force of the spring plate 92, the upper and lower parts disengage from each other, thereby unloading. This protects the gear set 9 from mutual impact caused by inertia and improves its service life.

[0044] The gear set 9 further includes a single gear 93, a first double gear 94, and a second double gear 95. The first double gear 94 includes a worm gear and a gear distributed vertically, and the second double gear 95 includes two gears distributed vertically. The worm gear and the gear of the first double gear 94 mesh with the worm 10 and the second double gear 95, respectively. The two gears of the second double gear 95 mesh with the first double gear 94 and the clutch gear 91, respectively. The clutch gear 91 is also a double gear and includes two gears distributed vertically. The two gears of the clutch gear 91 mesh with the second double gear 95 and the single gear 93, respectively. The single gear 93 also meshes with the positioning gear 8. The first double gear 94 can vertically change the rotation direction of the worm 10 and increase the torque with the second double gear 95 and the clutch gear 91, thereby reducing the load on the motor 11. The single gear 93 can further bear the impact load and can keep the positioning gear 8 and the clutch gear 91 at a reasonable and safe distance.

[0045] It also includes: a control board located inside the housing 1; a positioning switch 12 located on the control board and used for locking and unlocking; a swing member 80 is provided on the positioning gear 8, the swing member 80 is provided with an active area, and the positioning switch 12 can contact the active area.

[0046] Preferably, the movable block 6 and the outer casing 1 are moved relative to each other via a linear slide rail, which further ensures accurate movement and smooth opening and closing of the lock.

[0047] A vehicle that uses the aforementioned vehicle lock.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle lock, comprising a housing, a brake ring within the housing, a control mechanism, and an operating component, wherein the brake ring has an axially provided locking groove, and the operating component includes a plug-in structure, characterized in that: The control component also includes a rocker arm, which is controlled by a control mechanism to swing. The rocker arm is movably connected to the plug-in structure at a point away from the swing axis, so that the plug-in structure can disengage from or insert into the lock slot to unlock or lock the vehicle.

2. The vehicle lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in / plug-out structure includes a locking component, a transfer component, and a moving block. The locking component is connected to the moving block through the transfer component. The transfer component moves along the length direction of the moving block and engages with the moving block.

3. The vehicle lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable block is provided with a shaft column, and the rocker arm is provided with an elongated slot that allows the shaft column to pass through.

4. The vehicle lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control component also includes a reset member sleeved on the lock, one end of which abuts against a flange on the lock.

5. The vehicle lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving block is further provided with a cavity and a buffer placed inside the cavity; the buffer is sleeved on the transfer piece, and one end of the buffer abuts against the side wall of the cavity.

6. The vehicle lock according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The control mechanism includes: A positioning gear that rotates synchronously with the rocker arm on the same axis; A gear set that meshes with the positioning gear; A worm gear meshing with the gear set; A motor connected to the worm gear.

7. The vehicle lock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gear set includes an unloading transmission structure for unloading, the unloading transmission structure including a clutch gear and a spring plate that applies a spring force to the clutch gear.

8. The vehicle lock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gear set also includes a single gear, a first double gear, and a second double gear. The first double gear meshes with the second double gear and a worm gear, the second double gear meshes with the first double gear and a clutch gear, the clutch gear meshes with the second double gear and a single gear, and the single gear also meshes with a positioning gear.

9. The vehicle lock according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The control board is located inside the housing; A positioning switch is installed on the control board and is used for locking and unlocking. The positioning gear is provided with a swinging component, and the swinging component is provided with a movable area, and the positioning switch can contact the movable area.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle lock described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is applied.

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