A lateral lock assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of lateral lock assembly belongs to lock technical field, comprising: lock body, lock cylinder and action block. The inside of lock body is equipped with accommodating cavity and mounting hole, lock cylinder is arranged in the inside of mounting hole, and trigger rod is equipped on lock cylinder. Action block is slidably arranged in the inside of accommodating cavity, and trigger slot for accommodating trigger rod is equipped on action block. Action block is further equipped with locking member, and locking member includes connecting rod and locking hook, and locking hook is connected with action block by connecting rod, and action cut slot for accommodating connecting rod is equipped on the side wall of lock body. The lateral lock assembly of the utility model can adapt to the lateral locking demand under narrow space, and has good use convenience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A lock is a security device that uses a mechanical structure to restrict opening and closing. It mainly consists of two parts: a lock assembly and a latch. The lock assembly includes a bolt, a cylinder, and a lock body. The cylinder and bolt are located inside the lock body, while the latch and lock assembly are respectively installed on the two items to be locked. In use, the bolt inserts into the latch to lock the two items. When the correct key is inserted into the cylinder, the cylinder gains the ability to rotate, which in turn drives the bolt. After the bolt fully retracts from the latch, the two items are unlocked.

[0003] Common locks generally use telescopic bolts. Therefore, when there is a need for lateral locking between two items and the installation space is limited, telescopic bolts cannot lock the two items by inserting the latch, thus failing to meet practical needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a lateral locking assembly to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A lateral lock assembly includes: a lock body, a lock cylinder, and an actuating block; the lock body has an internal receiving cavity and a mounting hole, and the mounting hole communicates with the receiving cavity; the lock cylinder is disposed inside the mounting hole, and a trigger rod is provided on the lock cylinder, with one end of the trigger rod away from the lock cylinder inserted into the receiving cavity; the actuating block is slidably disposed inside the receiving cavity, the sliding direction of the actuating block being perpendicular to the axial direction of the lock cylinder, and a trigger groove for receiving the trigger rod is provided on the actuating block; the actuating block also has a locking member, and the locking member includes a connecting rod and a locking hook, the locking hook being connected to the actuating block through the connecting rod, the length direction of the connecting rod being perpendicular to the sliding direction of the actuating block, and an actuating groove for receiving the connecting rod is provided on the side wall of the lock body.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking hook has a trigger ramp on the side wall away from the action block.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking hook has a locking surface on the side wall near the actuating block.

[0009] Furthermore, the trigger rod is eccentrically positioned on the end face of the lock cylinder near the receiving cavity, and the axial direction of the trigger rod is parallel to the axial direction of the lock cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting rod includes a first connecting segment, a bent segment, and a second connecting segment connected in sequence. The first connecting segment is connected to the actuating block, the second connecting segment is connected to the locking hook, and the end of the bent segment near the second connecting segment is higher than the end of the bent segment near the first connecting segment.

[0011] Furthermore, a positioning post is provided on the inner wall of the cavity, the length direction of the positioning post is parallel to the sliding direction of the actuating block, a return spring is sleeved on the positioning post, and a spring hole for the return spring is provided on the actuating block.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the lateral locking assembly of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] (1) The lateral locking assembly of this utility model has a sliding direction of the actuating block perpendicular to the axial direction of the lock cylinder, and a locking element is provided on the actuating block, wherein the length direction of the connecting rod in the locking element is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the actuating block. In use, the user can install the lock body on one of the items to be locked, and keep the length direction of the connecting rod parallel to the relative movement direction between the two items. At the same time, a latch for accommodating the locking hook is provided on the other item with locking, thereby satisfying the lateral locking requirements that cannot be met by the telescopic bolt in traditional locks. When locking is required, the user can drive the item with the latch to move towards the item with the lock body. When the locking element contacts the latch, the locking element will drive the actuating block to slide, so that the locking element is raised and the locking hook is inserted into the latch, completing the locking action. When unlocking is required, the user can use the correct key to turn the lock cylinder. The action lever and trigger groove work together to allow the actuating block to slide along with the lock cylinder's rotation, disengaging the locking hook and separating the two items, thus completing the unlocking process. Compared to existing technologies, this lock assembly can adapt to lateral locking requirements in confined spaces and can perform locking actions without turning the lock cylinder, thus offering greater operational convenience.

[0014] (2) The lateral lock assembly of this utility model has a triggering slope on the locking hook. When the locking action is performed, the triggering slope can reduce the difficulty of the action block, making it easier for the locking member to drive the action block to slide, thus improving the ease of use of this lock assembly. At the same time, the locking hook has a locking surface, so when this lock assembly is locked, the locking surface can also enhance the locking effect.

[0015] (3) The side lock assembly of the present invention has a bent section in its connecting rod. Since the end of the bent section near the second connecting section is higher than the end of the bent section near the first connecting section, the length requirement of the action slot can be reduced, and the locking difficulty of the lock assembly can be further reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lateral lock assembly described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the lateral locking assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lock body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the action block described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking box described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1-Lock body; 11-Accommodating cavity; 111-Actuating groove; 12-Mounting hole; 13-Positioning pin; 2-Lock cylinder; 21-Trigger rod; 3-Strike box; 31-Locking rod; 311-Guide slope; 312-Limiting surface; 4-Actuating block; 41-Trigger groove; 42-Spring hole; 51-First connecting section; 52-Bent section; 53-Second connecting section; 6-Locking hook; 61-Trigger slope; 62-Locking surface. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] A lateral locking assembly for applications requiring lateral locking of two items in confined spaces. Figures 1-4 The diagram shows the structure of a lateral locking assembly. In this embodiment, the lateral locking assembly includes a lock body 1, a lock cylinder 2, and an actuating block 4. Both the lock cylinder 2 and the actuating block 4 are located inside the lock body 1, and a locking element is also provided on the actuating block 4. In use, the user can install the lock body 1 onto one of the items to be locked, ensuring that the length direction of the locking element is parallel to the relative movement direction between the two items to meet lateral locking requirements.

[0029] Specifically, the lock body 1 has an internal cavity 11 and a mounting hole 12, with the mounting hole 12 communicating with the cavity 11. During assembly, the lock cylinder 2 should be placed inside the mounting hole 12, and the actuating block 4 should be slidably placed inside the cavity 11, with the sliding direction of the actuating block 4 perpendicular to the axial direction of the lock cylinder 2. The locking component includes a connecting rod and a locking hook 6, wherein the length direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the actuating block 4, the locking hook 6 is connected to the actuating block 4 through the connecting rod, and an actuating groove 111 for accommodating the connecting rod is provided on the side wall of the lock body 1.

[0030] After installing the lock body 1 with one of the items to be locked, the user should also install a latch on the other item to accommodate the locking hook 6. When locking the two items, the user can move them closer together. Since the actuating block 4 can slide inside the receiving cavity 11, when the locking hook 6 contacts the item with the latch, the locking element will cause the actuating block 4 to rise and slide, allowing the locking hook 6 to enter the latch. Subsequently, the retraction of the actuating block 4 will cause the locking hook 6 to hook the latch, thus completing the lateral locking between the two items. Compared with existing technologies, this lock assembly requires less installation space, and when performing the locking action, there is no need to rotate the lock cylinder 2; lateral locking is completed simply by lifting the locking element through contact with the other item. Therefore, it has high operational convenience and can adapt to lateral locking applications in confined spaces.

[0031] Optionally, to improve the convenience of locking, a triggering ramp 61 can be provided on the side wall of the locking hook 6 away from the actuating block 4. When another item to be locked moves toward the item equipped with the lock body 1, the triggering ramp 61 will contact the latch on the other item. At this time, the force generated by the movement of the item will be decomposed by the triggering ramp 61 into a horizontal component (i.e., a component parallel to the direction of movement of the item) and a vertical component (i.e., a component perpendicular to the direction of movement of the item). The vertical component will drive the actuating block 4 to move, thereby enabling the lock to complete the locking action more easily and conveniently.

[0032] Optionally, to improve the reliability of the lock after locking, a locking surface 62 may be provided on the side wall of the locking hook 6 near the actuating block 4. After locking, the locking surface 62 will contact the inner wall of the latch of another item to be locked, thereby improving the locking reliability of the lock assembly and preventing abnormal separation of the two locked items.

[0033] As an example and not a limitation, to achieve the locking purpose of this lock assembly, the user can cut a groove in another item to be locked, and then... Figure 5The lock box 3 shown is inserted into the groove to serve as the lock as described above. It should be noted that the lock box 3 should have a locking opening for accommodating the locking hook 6, and a locking rod 31 is provided inside the locking opening. When two items approach each other, the locking rod 31 contacts the locking hook 6, causing the locking element to lift the actuating block 4. After the locking hook 6 passes through the locking rod 31 and enters the locking opening, the retraction of the actuating block 4 will cause the locking hook 6 to hook the locking rod 31, thus completing the locking. Correspondingly, the user can also provide a guide ramp 311 on the side wall of the locking rod 31 near the actuating block 4 to facilitate cooperation with the trigger ramp 61. A limiting surface 312 can also be provided on the side wall of the locking rod 31 away from the actuating block 4 to facilitate cooperation with the locking surface 62. Furthermore, the user can choose other types of locks to replace the lock box 3 in this embodiment according to actual needs to achieve the locking purpose of this lock assembly. For example, a channel groove for accommodating a locking element is provided on another item to be locked, and a locking groove for accommodating a locking hook 6 is provided on the bottom surface of the channel groove.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, to further improve the ease of locking of this lock assembly and reduce the length requirement of the actuation groove 111, the connecting rod may include a first connecting section 51, a bent section 52, and a second connecting section 53 connected sequentially. The first connecting section 51 is connected to the actuating block 4, and the second connecting section 53 is connected to the locking hook 6. The end of the bent section 52 near the second connecting section 53 is higher than the end of the bent section 52 near the first connecting section 51. Because the presence of the bent section 52 creates a height difference between the second connecting section 53 and the first connecting section 51, the locking hook 6 can more easily enter the latch of another item to be locked during the locking action, while reducing the travel distance of the locking element during the locking action, thereby shortening the length requirement of the actuation groove 111.

[0035] To unlock this lock, the lock cylinder 2 should be equipped with a trigger rod 21, with the end of the trigger rod 21 away from the lock cylinder 2 inserted into the receiving cavity 11. Correspondingly, the actuating block 4 should be equipped with a trigger groove 41 for accommodating the trigger rod 21. When unlocking two items, the user can insert the correct key into the lock cylinder 2 to enable it to rotate. Then, by rotating the lock cylinder 2, the trigger rod 21 will move within the trigger groove 41. When the side wall of the trigger rod 21 contacts the inner wall of the trigger groove 41, the trigger rod 21 will cause the actuating block 4 to lift and slide until the locking hook 6 disengages from the latch of the other item to be locked. At this point, the two locked items will be unlocked, allowing the user to separate them.

[0036] Optionally, to achieve the above unlocking action, the trigger rod 21 can be eccentrically positioned on the end face of the lock cylinder 2 near the receiving cavity 11, and the axial direction of the trigger rod 21 should be parallel to the axial direction of the lock cylinder 2. It should be noted that the eccentric positioning described in this embodiment refers to a configuration where the connection position between the trigger rod 21 and the end face of the lock cylinder 2 is offset from the axis of the lock cylinder 2 (i.e., the center of the end face). Because the trigger rod 21 is eccentrically positioned on the end face of the lock cylinder 2, when the lock cylinder 2 rotates, the trigger rod 21 will perform a circular motion around the axis of the lock cylinder 2. In this motion state, because the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11 will limit the movement of the actuating block 4, when the trigger rod 21 contacts the inner wall of the trigger groove 41, and the trigger rod 21 moves from the low point to the high point of the circular motion, the actuating block 4 will be lifted and slid.

[0037] Furthermore, to facilitate the return of the actuating block 4 after lifting and sliding, a positioning post 13 parallel in length to the sliding direction of the actuating block 4 can be provided on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11. A return spring (not shown in the figure) should be fitted on the positioning post 13, and a spring hole 42 for the return spring should be provided on the actuating block 4. When the actuating block 4 is lifted and slid due to the locking or unlocking action, the return spring will be compressed. When the force applied to the actuating block 4 disappears, the compressed return spring will release its elastic force, thereby driving the actuating block 4 to return to its original position.

[0038] It should be noted that the lock cylinder 2 described in this embodiment is a common lock component. Its internal structure and the matching principle between the lock cylinder and the key are well-known. Furthermore, how to achieve the rotation of the lock cylinder after correct matching with the key, and how to limit the rotational stroke of the lock cylinder, are also common knowledge. The above content is not a core improvement of this application and therefore will not be elaborated upon herein.

[0039] In practical applications, the lateral locking assembly provided in this embodiment can be further improved according to actual needs. For example, to adapt to different locking directions, the manufacturer can open trigger grooves 41 on multiple side walls of the actuating block 4, and open actuating slots 111 for accommodating the connecting rod on multiple side walls of the lock body 1. (See attached diagram) Figure 4Taking the quadrangular prism-shaped actuating block 4 as an example, if the locking element is located on the left side wall of the actuating block 4, trigger grooves 41 can be provided on both the front and rear side walls of the actuating block 4. Correspondingly, actuating grooves 111 should be provided on both the left and right side walls of the lock body 1. In practical applications, users can select the orientation of the locking element according to the relative position between the two items to be locked (for example, if the other item to be locked is located to the left of the item containing the lock body 1, the connecting rod of the locking element should be placed in the actuating groove 111 on the left side wall of the lock body 1 and cooperate with the trigger rod 21 through the trigger groove 41 on the front side wall of the actuating block 4) to meet different application requirements. In addition, manufacturers can also design the actuating block 4 and the locking element as a detachable connection structure (e.g., detachable assembly by bolt connection) or an integral molding structure according to actual needs. When the material of the locking element is a wear-prone material (e.g., plastic or nylon), the detachable connection structure can facilitate the replacement of the locking element when it wears out. When it is necessary to improve the locking reliability of this lock, the one-piece molded structure can significantly improve the structural strength between the locking component and the actuating block 4.

[0040] By way of example and not limitation, the lateral locking assembly provided in this embodiment can be applied to electric bicycles to perform locking of electric bicycle accessories. For example, this locking assembly can lock accessories such as the electric bicycle battery, removable storage box, and removable basket within a limited installation space.

[0041] The effects of the above solution are explained below:

[0042] This embodiment provides a side-locking assembly that can meet the application requirements of side locking in confined spaces. At the same time, it can also drive the actuating block to slide through the locking component, so the locking action can be achieved without rotating the lock cylinder, thus improving the operational convenience of side locking.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lateral locking assembly, characterized in that, include: The lock body (1), lock cylinder (2), and actuating block (4) are provided. The lock body (1) has an internal cavity (11) and a mounting hole (12), and the mounting hole (12) is connected to the cavity (11). The lock cylinder (2) is located inside the mounting hole (12), and a trigger rod (21) is provided on the lock cylinder (2), with one end of the trigger rod (21) away from the lock cylinder (2) inserted into the cavity (11). The actuating block (4) is slidably located inside the cavity (11). (4) The sliding direction is perpendicular to the axis of the lock cylinder (2), and the action block (4) is provided with a trigger groove (41) for accommodating the trigger rod (21); the action block (4) is also provided with a locking member, and the locking member includes a connecting rod and a locking hook (6). The locking hook (6) is connected to the action block (4) through the connecting rod. The length direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the action block (4), and the side wall of the lock body (1) is provided with an action groove (111) for accommodating the connecting rod.

2. A lateral locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking hook (6) has a triggering ramp (61) on the side wall away from the action block (4).

3. A lateral locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking hook (6) has a locking surface (62) on the side wall near the actuating block (4).

4. A lateral locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger rod (21) is eccentrically positioned on the end face of the lock cylinder (2) near the receiving cavity (11), and the axial direction of the trigger rod (21) is parallel to the axial direction of the lock cylinder (2).

5. A lateral locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod includes a first connecting section (51), a bent section (52), and a second connecting section (53) connected in sequence. The first connecting section (51) is connected to the actuating block (4), and the second connecting section (53) is connected to the locking hook (6). The end of the bent section (52) near the second connecting section (53) is higher than the end of the bent section (52) near the first connecting section (51).

6. A lateral locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cavity (11) is provided with a positioning post (13), the length direction of the positioning post (13) is parallel to the sliding direction of the action block (4), a reset spring is sleeved on the positioning post (13), and a spring hole (42) for the reset spring is provided on the action block (4).

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