Method for operating a closing device and closing device for locking a door

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a locking device for locking a door, a flap, a window or a gate, wherein the locking device comprises a lock (103) and an actuating device (101) with an electric actuator (6) connected directly or indirectly to the lock (103), with which the lock (103) can be adjusted between a closed position and an open position, wherein data about an operating state of the actuating device (101), such as energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy supply, position of the actuating device (101) and / or the actuator (6) between the closed position and the open position, in particular distance to an end position of the actuator (6) orfor the closing or opening position of the lock (103), and / or external parameters, such as temperature, time of day, season or the like, are recorded, aggregated, processed and / or analyzed via an evaluation device (108) by means of a detection device (107), in particular at least one sensor (106, 109, 110, 111, 115), in order to generate operating parameters intended for the future operation of the locking device, in particular the actuating device (101), from these data and / or external parameters (112) and to regularly adapt these operating parameters to the operating state or an expected operating state of the locking device as required and / or at time intervals.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for operating a locking device for locking a door, a flap, a window or a gate in a closed position, wherein the locking device comprises a lock and an actuating device with an electric actuator connected directly or indirectly to the lock, with which a control device movable translationally or rotationally, for example for the lock, in particular for moving a latch and / or a bolt between an open position and one or more closed positions, is adjustable.

[0002] Locking devices of this type are known in a wide variety of designs from the prior art. The same applies to methods of operation of such a locking device.

[0003] For example, DE 162 466 B4 discloses a locking device in the form of an electronic lock. This is, in particular, a door lock, for example for building and / or security cabinet doors, with an input unit and a locking mechanism that is electrically connected to the input unit, wherein the locking mechanism can be locked and / or unlocked via the input unit. Furthermore, a device for actuating a locking element connected to the locking mechanism, for example a locking bolt or the like, is provided, wherein the input unit is connected to a device for displaying data and the input unit is an integral part of the device for displaying data.

[0004] Another locking device is known from DE 196 03 200 A1 in the form of an electronic door lock. This previously known electronic door lock has an inner fitting with a rotary knob, an outer fitting with a keypad for entering a sequence of numbers and a rotary knob, and internal electronics electrically connected to the keypad, in which a numerical code is stored. The electronics unlock the rotary knob on the outside of the door when the numerical code matches the sequence of numbers. An adapter is provided in the door as the locking mechanism, which is mechanically connected to the rotary knobs on the inner and outer door fittings.

[0005] Furthermore, a method for controlling a locking device and a locking device itself are known from DE 10 2014 104 092 B4. This locking device comprises a housing and a rotatable shaft arranged therein, wherein the shaft is connected at its end to a first handle and has an actuator arrangement with a coupling that either couples two shaft sections to each other or the shaft to a handle after input of an authorization signal. A first control section of a control circuit for receiving and verifying the authenticity of the authorization signal is arranged in the first handle, and a second control section of the control circuit is provided. The authorization signal is received in the first control section. A portion of the authorization signal is checked for authenticity in the first control section. The partially verified authorization signal is transmitted to the second control section.Finally, in the second control section, the partially verified authorization signal is checked for authenticity with regard to a sub-area that has not yet been checked, and if the authenticity is valid, the actuator arrangement is controlled.

[0006] Finally, locking devices of this type can also be designed as so-called key-operated devices. Such a key-operated device is described, for example, in DE 10 2004 021 704 B3. The essential feature of this key-operated device is the design of a coupling mechanism by means of which an actuator, which operates the gearbox of the key-operated device, can be engaged and disengaged. The actuator is only coupled to the gearbox when the key is to be turned electrically. Otherwise, the actuator is disengaged, which facilitates manual operation.

[0007] A comparable key-operated device is known from EP 3 000 953 B1. In this key-operated device, it is provided in particular that the gearbox is arranged on the housing of the key-operated device via an intermediate buffer arrangement. The buffer arrangement is intended to counteract noise and vibration transmission and thus serves to dampen noise and vibrations.

[0008] The prior art described above shows a variety of different locking devices for locking or unlocking a door, wherein a lock and an actuating device connected directly or indirectly to the lock are provided. The actuating device has an actuator, wherein the lock is adjustable between a closed position and an open position by means of the actuator.

[0009] These locking devices have become established on the market and are increasingly used for locking doors, including those of security cabinets. The same applies to the operating procedures for such devices. However, the operation of these locking devices places various demands on ease of use and, in particular, operational reliability. Users of these locking devices have a high security requirement, ensuring that unauthorized opening of the lock is reliably prevented. Furthermore, users of these locking devices place high demands on operational reliability, especially regarding the power supply required for the actuator.It is essential to prevent users from being prevented from legitimately opening the lock due to insufficient electrical power. This can be achieved, for example, by providing timely notification that a power source change, particularly a battery replacement, or the charging of installed accumulators is required. It is also important to ensure that battery replacements and accumulator charging are not required at excessively short intervals. Frequent battery changes and accumulator charging would increase the operating costs of such locking devices, which could be considered a disadvantage compared to conventional, purely mechanical locking systems.

[0010] In particular, time intervals until a battery change or a required charging process of accumulators depend on various factors of the components of the locking device.

[0011] For example, increased frictional resistance in the mechanical components of the locking device can lead to increased energy consumption. Such increased frictional resistance can be caused by climatic conditions, such as high temperatures and the associated expansion of components, or high humidity and the resulting susceptibility to corrosion. This can result in increased rotational resistance within the locking device, whereby higher rotational resistances require higher torques from the actuator, thus requiring more electrical energy from the actuator.

[0012] Another problem with previously known locking devices is that, particularly with key-operated devices where a key is inserted into a lock cylinder, the rotation of the key and the cylinder shaft is driven by the actuator. This requires significant electrical energy. A further disadvantage is that it is not possible to determine from the outside the key's position relative to a possible end stop of a latch or bolt in the installed lock. If the actuator encounters this end stop, it must shut off to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. There is also the risk that repeated hard impacts will cause the key inserted into the lock cylinder to fatigue and break.

[0013] Based on this state of the art, the invention lies in the TASKThe aim is to create a generic method or a generic locking device that is optimized in its operational sequence with regard to energy consumption. In particular, the disadvantages of the prior art, as described above, are to be avoided.

[0014] To SOLUTIONThis task requires a method for operating a locking device in such a way that data about the operating state of the actuating device, such as energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy supply, position of the actuating device and / or the actuator between the closed and open positions, in particular distance to an end position of the actuator or to the closed or open position of the lock, and / or external parameters such as temperature, time of day, season, or the like, are acquired via a detection device, in particular at least one sensor, aggregated, processed, and / or analyzed via an evaluation device in order to derive from these data and / or the external parameters for the future operation of the locking device.in particular to generate operating parameters intended for the actuating device and to regularly adapt these operating parameters to the operating state or an expected operating state of the closing device as needed and / or at time intervals.

[0015] The method according to the invention thus provides that data on the operating state of the actuating device are acquired, aggregated, and / or processed via at least one sensor. The acquired data are analyzed by an evaluation unit to generate operating parameters that influence the future operation of the locking device. External parameters, such as temperature, time of day, season, or the like, can also be acquired via a detection device and used for the future operation of the locking device in relation to the operating parameters. It is provided that these operating parameters are regularly adjusted to the operating state or an expected operating state of the locking device as needed and / or at regular intervals.

[0016] The method according to the invention allows, for example, external parameters such as the ambient temperature and any associated material expansion in the individual components of the locking device to be taken into account during operation of the locking device. This can be achieved, for instance, by providing higher electrical energy for a higher torque of the actuator at higher temperatures. The same applies to temperature profiles over a time interval, so that, for example, in the morning hours with lower temperatures, less electrical energy and thus less torque of the actuator is provided. However, this is sufficient to ensure operational reliability with regard to the adjustment of the lock between a closed and an open position via the actuator.The same applies to measured friction values, which can be used as recorded values ​​to increase or decrease the actuator's torque, provided the torque is sufficient to ensure safe operation of the actuator. Data such as energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy reserve, and the position of the actuating device and / or the actuator between the closed and open positions, particularly the distance to an end position of the actuator or to the closed or open position of the lock, can also be used to achieve a demand-based energy supply.These measures serve, firstly, to adapt the energy requirements of the actuator to this data and / or parameters in order to be able to use the energy supply over a longer period of time, so that the use of batteries can be extended or the charging of accumulators can take place at a later time.

[0017] To utilize the data and / or parameters, a data acquisition device, in particular at least one sensor, is provided. This device acquires, aggregates, processes, and / or analyzes the data via the evaluation unit to generate operating parameters. The data and / or external parameters are acquired at specific time intervals, and interpolation may also be used to determine intervals of change. This allows for a greater or lesser number of data acquisition and / or parameter acquisition cycles, which in turn can help conserve electrical energy in the locking device.

[0018] For this purpose, the locking device can utilize decentralized data processing at the edge of a network. The aim is to process data streams in a resource-efficient manner, at least partially on-site, for example, directly at the locking device. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to derive preferred operating states from the collected data and / or parameters, which can then be used to adjust the operating state or to prepare for and adapt to an expected operating state of the locking device.

[0019] Naturally, recording the aforementioned data and / or parameters also makes it possible to influence the locking mechanism independently of its operating state. For example, recording the data and / or parameters can establish a typical usage pattern regarding the time, frequency, or other characteristics of the locking mechanism. For instance, it can be determined that the locking mechanism is regularly switched between the open and closed states more frequently at certain times over a specific period, such as a week. A simple example would be an entrance door that is not typically used after 10:00 PM. However, the locking mechanism can still be operated in its intended and proper manner outside of these normal operating hours.The same applies to locking devices in office buildings that are not regularly accessed on weekends.

[0020] The method according to the invention therefore enables a very precise adaptation of the closing device to certain operating conditions, which are often also influenced in their operation and energy requirements by external parameters such as temperature, humidity or the like.

[0021] The actuating device, which can be moved translationally or rotationally and with which, for example, the lock, and in this case a bolt and / or a latch, is adjustable between an open and a closed position, can be, for example, a key inserted into a lock cylinder. The actuator is connected to the key and turns the key in the lock cylinder, so that a locking cam of the lock cylinder acts on a locking mechanism in the lock, for example, a conventional mortise lock, and retracts the latch and / or moves the bolt between a closed position engaging in a strike plate and a position withdrawn from the strike plate.The actuator can also be mounted directly onto a polygon, particularly a square one, such as those used in windows to move locking elements between a window frame and a window element for opening the window, for example, for a tilting or pivoting movement of the window element relative to the window frame. The actuator can, for example, be arranged on a window handle or a pivot lever of a door lifting device or a door lifting and pivoting device.

[0022] According to a further feature of the invention, data acquisition and evaluation are performed decentrally in the areas where the data and / or parameters originate, preferably within an internal network of the locking device, in particular the actuating device. In this configuration, the locking device is capable of independently acquiring all necessary data and / or parameters, for example, from a cloud system, and thus influencing the operating state and / or process of the locking device.

[0023] Preferably, in the method according to the invention, the data and / or external parameters are stored, at least temporarily, in a storage device of the closing device, preferably the actuating device, and external values ​​are accessed via the storage device in order to execute control of the actuator optimized with respect to the data and / or parameters based on these external values. Storing the data and / or parameters creates a database that enables the closing device to determine the operating state or the expected operating state with high accuracy as a function of the data and / or parameters, so that the operating state or the expected operating state can be adjusted very precisely with regard to energy consumption. The data and / or parameters in the storage device can be used as reference values ​​for this purpose.It is also possible to compare the stored data and / or parameters with actual data and / or parameters in order to achieve a high accuracy of the calculated or expected operating state.

[0024] According to a further feature of the invention, the actuator is supplied with increased electrical energy, exceeding the equivalent of a maximum value of the rotational resistance, when the evaluation unit, particularly in combination with the storage unit, detects that the actuator, after a certain time interval, does not revert to a torque requirement for the intended drive of the rotating element that is below the maximum value of the rotational resistance. In normal operation, the actuator is supplied with electrical energy to move the mechanical components, for example, a latch and / or a bolt of the lock. These mechanical components offer resistance during their movement, which is equivalently represented by the rotational resistance, so that this resistance must be overcome by a specific torque from the actuator in order to move the latch and / or bolt.Under normal operating conditions, a maximum rotational resistance value is assumed. If the evaluation unit detects that the actuator does not return to a torque requirement for the intended drive of the rotating element after a certain time interval, and this torque requirement is below the maximum rotational resistance value, a blockage or stiffness has occurred. In this case, the actuator can be supplied with increased electrical energy, exceeding the equivalent of the maximum rotational resistance value, to overcome the stiffness, for example. The period during which increased electrical energy is supplied, for example to provide increased torque, can also be used to determine the cause of the stiffness or blockage, such as a strike of the latch and / or bolt, so that the supply of electrical energy can then be terminated.This prevents overloading and increased energy consumption. At the same time, mechanical components, such as a key turned by a key-operated mechanism, can be protected from damage.

[0025] Preferably, the maximum value of the rotational resistance is set at time intervals and / or after a number of actuator activations based on measured torque values ​​of the actuator and / or external parameters. This embodiment of the method according to the invention serves to detect changes in the locking device over time in order to optimize the energy consumption of the locking device. The same applies to changes in the locking device influenced by external parameters, such as material expansion of the locking device components caused by high or low temperatures.

[0026] According to a further development of the inventive method, the maximum value of the rotational resistance is set as a function of the position of a key receptacle relative to an end stop of the key receptacle, wherein the end stop of the key receptacle is determined by the position of a bolt and / or a latch of the lock. By detecting the position of a key receptacle relative to an end stop of the key receptacle, a remaining rotational path and / or a rotational speed of the actuator can be determined. It is important to prevent the actuator from being moved into the end stop at a high rotational speed, so that mechanical parts of the locking device and the actuator itself are subjected to high forces.The energy supplied to the actuator can be configured to allow for a reduced start-up speed, so that the actuator moves to its stop at a reduced rotational speed and is switched off once it reaches the stop. The reduced rotational speed also prevents a hard stop, which could cause mechanical stress.

[0027] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the position of the actuating device with respect to an angular distance to the end position of the actuator or to the closed or open position of the lock is determined by means of a device with two corresponding elements, in that a first element is arranged stationary in or on the lock and a second element, movable relative to the first element and arranged directly or indirectly on the actuating device, is moved past the first element and triggers an electromechanical and / or electromagnetic pulse which is evaluated with respect to the position of the actuating device relative to the lock, wherein a static comparison of the two elements is detected as a pulse.which represents a specific position of the actuating device at an angular angle relative to a stationary element in or on the lock and generates a signal to activate the actuator, causing it to move through a specific angle. In this configuration, a rotational movement, for example of the actuator, is detected by the two corresponding elements. This allows, for example, the rotational speed and / or the number of revolutions to be recorded and evaluated as data.

[0028] Preferably, the corresponding elements are designed as a combination of Hall sensors and magnets and / or combinations of microswitches and triggers.

[0029] Furthermore, in an arrangement of three pairs of corresponding elements, the direction of rotation can also be detected by recording the sequence of the impulses of the contacts.

[0030] According to a further feature of the invention, the first elements, in particular the Hall sensors, arranged on a circular path, are arranged at specific angular distances from one another, and the second elements, in particular the magnets, are also arranged on a circular path at specific angular distances from one another. These angular distances are identical on one or both of the circular paths. The rotational speed can be determined from the angular distances and the time interval between pulse detection. It is also possible for the angular distances on the two circular paths to be different, so that the pulses are generated and detected at different times. The direction of rotation can then be determined.

[0031] According to a further feature of the method according to the invention, the number of first elements differs from the number of second elements, and / or the angular distances between the first elements differ from the angular distances between the second elements. This allows the rotational speed and direction to be detected, so that the data generated can be used to control the actuating device, in particular the actuator, with regard to a possible position of the actuator or the lock with regard to the closed or open position.

[0032] In a further development of the inventive method, it is provided that the second element, with two magnets or microswitches arranged offset from each other on a circular path, is guided past two Hall sensors or triggers which are arranged stationary in or on the lock offset from each other.

[0033] Finally, according to a further development of the inventive method, a sensor detects the open or closed state of the door, flap, window, or gate in relation to a door frame, flap bracket, window frame, or gate frame and transmits this information wirelessly to the detection device. For example, the sensor detects the position of the bolt in a strike plate of a door frame, so that it can be determined whether the bolt, in its extended position, actually engages in the strike plate, thus establishing a true closed position and ensuring that the door leaf cannot pivot relative to the door frame. The position of the latch can be detected in the same way. The data generated regarding the actual closed position is then transmitted to the detection device. This transmission preferably occurs wirelessly, for example, using the Bluetooth® standard.Data acquisition can be done electromagnetically, for example.

[0034] To SOLUTIONIn accordance with the above-described task, a locking device according to the invention is provided that the actuating device is equipped with the actuator and with a detection device for data of an operating state of the actuating device, in particular energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy supply, position of the actuating device and / or the actuator, in particular distance to an end position of the actuator or to the closed or open position of the lock and / or for external parameters, such as temperature, time of day, season or the like, and that the detection device is equipped with an evaluation device which generates operating parameters for the future operation of the locking device and / or the lock from the data and external parameters as required and / or at regular time intervals.

[0035] In the locking device according to the invention, which may, for example, be a key-operated device, a control unit can be provided that connects the operating device to the actuator. Furthermore, a data acquisition device is provided for the operating state of the operating device, wherein this data originates from the areas of energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy reserve, and the position of the operating device and / or the actuator. In addition, external parameters, such as temperature, time of day, season, or the like, are acquired by the data acquisition device and transmitted to an evaluation unit connected to the data acquisition device. From the data and external parameters, operating parameters for the future operation of the locking device and / or the lock are generated as needed or at regular intervals and transmitted to the control unit.

[0036] The data acquisition system consists of at least one sensor for recording data and / or parameters. Typically, multiple sensors are used, each recording different data and / or parameters.

[0037] Preferably, measured and / or determined values ​​of torque, energy consumption, rotational resistance, temperature, time of day, season, relative position of the actuator and / or the lock to a stop, for example a latch and / or a bolt of the lock in the open or closed position of the lock, are stored in the storage device and can be retrieved by means of the evaluation device for controlling the actuator and transferred for activating and / or controlling the actuator of the actuating device.

[0038] According to a further feature of the invention, an interface is provided through which the storage device accesses external parameters in order to perform optimized control, in particular the power supply of the actuator, based on these external parameters. Data and parameters or values ​​from outside the locking device can thus also be acquired via the interface. For example, these could be environment-dependent values ​​and data such as temperature, humidity, or the like. Similarly, it is also possible to access a network from which values ​​and / or data can be extracted. The network could, for example, also be a network of several locking devices that mutually supply each other with values ​​and data.

[0039] According to another feature, the actuating device and / or the detection device can be connected, at least temporarily, to a network, in particular an internal one, in order to capture changing data and / or parameters and to use them for adjusting the operating parameters.

[0040] Preferably, a locking device according to the invention is provided with a device having two corresponding elements for detecting the position of the actuating device with respect to an angular distance to the end position of the actuator or to the closed or open position of the lock, wherein a first element is arranged stationary in or on the lock and / or in or on the actuator, and a second element, movable relative to the first element and arranged directly or indirectly on the actuating device, is movably guided on the first element and triggers an electromechanical and / or electromagnetic pulse which is evaluated with respect to the position of the actuating device relative to the lock, wherein a static comparison of the two elements can be detected as a pulse.which represents a specific position of the actuating device at an angular angle relative to a stationary element in or on the lock. The signal can be used to activate the actuator, causing it to move through a specific angle. It can also be used to prevent the actuator from switching off when the elements are in opposition. The corresponding elements are electromagnetic and / or electromechanical.

[0041] Finally, it may be provided that the corresponding elements are designed as combinations of Hall sensors and magnets and / or as combinations of microswitches and triggers.

[0042] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 shows the housing of a locking device designed as a key-operated device in a first view; Fig. 2 shows the housing of the key-operated device according to Fig. 1in three further views; Figs. 3 to 7: views of the key actuation device looking at the internal elements; Fig. 8: a view of the key actuation device looking at a rotary element and a locking cylinder; Fig. 9: the key actuation device and the locking cylinder in a cross-section looking at a key; Fig. 10: the rotary element in a top view with the key; Fig. 11: a circuit board with first elements; Fig. 12: the rotary element with receptacles and second elements; Fig. 13: a side view of the rotary element together with the circuit board; Fig. 14: a view of an adapter connecting the housing to the locking cylinder; Fig. 15: a view of the adapter without the housing; Fig. 16: another view of the adapter; Fig. 17: another embodiment of the adapter with an opening for receiving modules and an adhesive device; Figs. 18 and 19: further views of the adapter; Fig. 20: modules for the adapter in various designs; Fig.21 an adapter with a Euro module; Fig. 22 an adapter with a UK module; Fig. 23 an adapter with a Swiss module; Fig. 24 a first view of an adapter with a Scandinavian module and mounted housing; Fig. 25 a second view of the adapter with the Scandinavian module according to . Fig. 24 and a housing; Fig. 26 a view through a Scandinavian cylinder and an adapter with a module and Fig. 27 a schematic view of an actuating unit for a locking device according to the Figures 1 to 26 .

[0043] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a key actuation device 1 according to the invention in a first view. External elements of the key actuation device 1 are visible. In particular, a housing 2 and an adapter 5 for mounting on a lock cylinder (not shown) are visible. Figure 1 (shown), a rotary dial 4 and a control surface 3 as part of the housing 2.

[0044] Such a key operating device 1 is usually mounted on the inside of a house or apartment on a locking cylinder 16, for example in a door or the like, wherein the locking cylinder 16 is connected to a Figures 1 to 26 a lock not shown in detail, which works together to operate a latch and / or a bolt of the lock.

[0045] The key operating device 1 encloses a key 17 inserted into the lock cylinder 16 (as will also be shown below). Figs. 9 and 10(as can be seen). The key 17 can be operated, for example, by means of the rotary knob 4 or via an actuator 6 that can be controlled via the operating surface 3. For this purpose, the operating surface 3 has, for example, an activation element 65. The opening and closing of the locking cylinder 16 or the lock using the key 17 located in the key operating device 1 can therefore be carried out mechanically by turning the rotary knob 4 or electromechanically by means of the activation element 65 by controlling the actuator 6. In one embodiment, the activation element 65 is designed in the form of two pushbuttons 66. One pushbutton 66 can be used to open and the other pushbutton 66 to close the lock.

[0046] Fig. 2Figure 1 shows a front view, a side view, and a bottom view of the key-operating device 1. The front view refers to the side that, when mounted on a surface (e.g., a door leaf), faces the operator. The front view shows that, in this embodiment, the rotary knob 4 has a circular base. It also shows that the housing 2 has a U-shaped base. The side view reveals that the operating surface 3 is not flush with the surface to which the rotary knob 4 is attached, but rather projects beyond this surface, forming a kind of protrusion on the housing 2. As can be seen in the bottom view of the key-operating device 1, the rotary knob 4 extends slightly beyond the protrusion of the operating surface 3 on the housing 2.

[0047] The Figs. 3 to 7Views through the key actuation device 1 show further essential elements of the key actuation device 1 located inside the key actuation device 1.

[0048] in Fig. 3 It can be seen that the externally arranged rotary wheel 4 is non-rotatably connected to and interacts with an internally located rotating element 7. This rotating element 7 is connected via its toothed ring 31 to an output pinion 8 of the actuator 6. The actuator 6 can be, for example, an electric motor, in particular a DC motor. The actuator 6 is in turn connected to a power source 9, for example, batteries or accumulators. The rotating element 7, or rather the toothed ring 31 arranged on the rotating element 7, together with the output pinion 8, forms a gearbox 13 driven by the actuator 6. The actuator 6 is thus permanently mechanically coupled to the rotating element 7 via a gearbox 13.

[0049] The rotating element 7 can be equipped with a device for adjusting the force required to rotate the rotating element 7. This device can, in particular, serve as a child safety lock. The device can include an activation element 65 and an electrical and / or mechanical lock that can be activated or deactivated via the activation element 65. One embodiment provides that the actuator 6 is designed as a DC motor and the electrical lock as a short-circuit brake. The mechanical lock can be designed as a friction brake acting against the rotating element 7. The friction brake is preferably electrically activatable. The adjustment of the force required to rotate the rotating element 7 can be configured to activate and / or deactivate the activation element 65 in a time-dependent and / or actuation-dependent manner. Actuation-dependent activation can be effected by a specific key combination, e.g.,...B. simultaneous pressing of the two buttons 66. The time-dependent activation can be carried out via a specific pressing duration, e.g. pressing one button 66 for 5 seconds.

[0050] The setting of the device can be indicated by a visual signal, for example by an LED.

[0051] Fig. 4 Figure 1 shows a view through the back of the key-operating device 1. "Back" means the side that, in the case of installation, rests against the mounting surface, e.g., a door leaf. Visible are, firstly, guides (10, 11) for receiving fastening elements (43, 44). In one embodiment, these serve to fasten the adapter 5 to the locking cylinder 16. Secondly, the batteries 47 of the power source 9 are visible. The power source 9 can also be electrically connected to the device for adjusting the force required to rotate the rotary element 7.

[0052] Fig. 5shows a view through the front of the key operating device 1

[0053] Fig. 6 Figure 1 shows a side view of the key-operating device 1 with a view through to internal elements. The rotary knob 4 is again visible, located outside the housing 2 and non-rotatably connected to the rotating element 7 inside the housing 2 of the key-operating device 1. For this purpose, the rotary knob 4 is connected to the rotating element 7 by means of a shaft-hub connection 12, which extends from the rotary knob 4 into the housing 2 on one side and from the rotating element 7 outside the housing 2 on the other. The key-operating device 1 can be manually operated via the rotary knob 4, which acts like a doorknob, to move a latch and / or bolt of a lock (not shown) in a door.

[0054] In Fig. 7The rotary knob 4 and the rotating element 7 are visible, connected by means of the shaft-hub connection 12. A circuit board 15 is arranged in the housing 2 between the rotary knob 4 and the rotating element 7. The adapter 5 is also visible, which is connected to the housing 2 by means of detent elements 14. A guide 10 for a screw is also visible.

[0055] Fig. 8 Figure 1 shows the key actuation device 1 with rotary wheel 4 and rotary element 7, wherein the key actuation device 1 is mounted on a locking cylinder 16.

[0056] Fig. 9Figure 1 shows the key-operating device 1 and the lock cylinder 16 in a cross-sectional view, with a key 17 inserted in the lock cylinder 16 and held in a receptacle 18 of the rotary element 7. The shaft-hub connection 12 between the rotary wheel 4 and the rotary element 7 is visible, with a retaining screw 19 additionally provided to connect the rotary wheel 4 and the rotary element 7. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotary element 7 is cup-shaped and essentially closed in the direction of the rotary wheel 4. In the direction of the lock cylinder 16, the rotary element 7 is essentially open. An internal circumferential wall 21 provides a space 22. The key 17 is held in this space 22, which forms a key receptacle 27. The rotary element 7 also has a projection extending into the space 22.This projection is designed as a circumferential groove 20 in space 22 and serves, on the one hand, to reinforce the rotating element 7 and, on the other hand, allows the key 17 with its key head 23 to rest against this projection or groove 20, so that the key 17 is pushed or held, depending on the key head 23, over the rotating element 7 towards the locking cylinder 16. The key 17 is shown here in a position that is actually undesirable, namely that the receptacle 18, and thus the key 17, is positioned in such a way that the key 17 could theoretically be moved slightly out of the locking cylinder 16 unintentionally, so that rotation of a roller in the locking cylinder 16 would no longer be possible. Therefore, means for determining the position are provided, as well as means to fix the key 17 in a position that prevents it from being pulled out of the locking cylinder in the aforementioned manner.The means for determining position consist of stationary first elements 33, in particular Hall sensors 34, and second elements 37, in particular magnets 38, which are movable relative to the first elements 33. When the magnets 38 are moved past the Hall sensors 34, impulses are triggered that allow conclusions to be drawn about the position of the magnets 38 and thus about the position of the key 17. If, during position determination, a position is detected at which the key 17 could theoretically be moved slightly out of the lock cylinder 16, an evaluation unit triggers the activation of the actuator 6, so that the actuator 6 rotates the rotary element 7 by an angle sufficient to prevent the key 17 from being unintentionally pulled out of the lock cylinder. Reference is also made to the following in this regard: Figs. 11 to 13 referred.

[0057] Although the first elements 33 and the second elements 37 are shown in pairs and at equal angular distances in the figures, it may be advantageous to design the number of the first elements 33 and the second elements 37 differently and / or to also design the angular distances between the first elements 33 and / or the second elements 37 differently in order to record in particular exact values ​​of the rotational speed, direction of rotation and exceeded rotational angles.

[0058] Further details of the key receptacle 27 for the key 17 in the rotating element 7 are from the Fig. 10 recognizable.

[0059] Fig. 10Figure 1 shows a detailed view of the rotary element 7 arranged in the housing 2, with the key receptacle 27 and the key 17 held therein. Among other things, a circumferential wall 21 of the rotary element 7 is visible. This wall 21 forms an outer surface 32 of the rotary element 7. The rotary element 7 serves to rotate the key 17 to open or close the lock. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer surface 32 corresponds to the surface of a cylinder. The rotary element 7 has a toothed ring 31 in the area of ​​the outer surface 32. This toothed ring 31 is rotationally fixed and integrally connected to the rotary element 7. As described above, the toothed ring 31 meshes with the output pinion 8 of the transmission 13.

[0060] In Fig. 10It can also be seen that the rotating element 7 has two receptacles 18 and 24 for a part of the key 17, in particular the key head 23. The first receptacle 18 and the second receptacle 24 are formed within the space 22 defined by the surrounding wall 21 and are perpendicular to each other. The receptacles 18 and 24 have a common area 28 centrally located, which is essentially circular. The first receptacle 18 and the second receptacle 24 each have two sub-areas 25 and 26, which are arranged on both sides of the common area 28. Two sub-areas 25, 26 and the common area 28 together form a receptacle 18, 24. The common area 28 divides the first receptacle 18 and the second receptacle 24 into two sub-areas 25 and 26, respectively.Furthermore, the two sub-areas 25 and 26 of the first recording 18 and the second recording 24 extend preferably radially from the common area 28 in the rotating element 7.

[0061] The receptacles 18 and 24 are each defined by two parallel and spaced-apart walls 29. The distance between the walls 29 corresponds essentially to the typical material thickness of the key head 23, so that the key head 23 is held in the receptacle without play. The walls 29 may exhibit slight elasticity to compensate for different material thicknesses of the key heads 23.

[0062] If the common area 28 and the circumferential wall 21 are circular, the common area forms an inner circle interrupted by the sub-areas 25 and 26, and the circumferential wall 21 forms an outer circle. The walls 29 of the first receptacle 18 and the second receptacle 24 preferably terminate flush with a free edge region 30 of the circumferential wall 21 of the rotating element 7. The receptacles 18 and 24 thus extend over the full inner diameter of the circumferential wall 21. A part of the key 17, in particular the key head 23, engages in the two sub-areas 25 and 26 of the first receptacle 18 or the second receptacle 24.

[0063] The Figs. 11, 12 and 13 show components of a device with which the position, direction of movement and / or speed of movement of the rotary element 7 relative to the housing 2 can be determined.

[0064] For this purpose, two corresponding elements are provided as components, namely that at least one first element 33 is fixedly arranged in the housing 2 and at least one second element 37, which is movable relative to the first element 33, is arranged on the rotating element 7. The corresponding elements 33 and 37 are preferably electromagnetic and / or electromechanical.

[0065] Particularly preferred are the electromagnetic elements Hall sensors 34 and magnets 38, and the electromechanical elements microswitches and triggers. It is therefore possible to provide either only a combination of Hall sensors 34 and magnets 38, or only a combination of microswitches and triggers, or to provide microswitches and triggers in addition to the combination of Hall sensors 34 and magnets 38. Thus, there is a purely electromagnetic solution, a purely electromechanical solution, and a solution that represents a combination of electromagnetic and electromechanical solutions.

[0066] The arrangement of the Hall sensors 34 and magnets 38, or the microswitches and triggers, is such that the magnets 38 are presented to the Hall sensors 34 when the rotary element 7 rotates, thereby generating a pulse that is detected in an evaluation unit and analyzed with regard to the rotational movement and / or rotational speed. This allows, for example, the determination of whether the rotary element 7 is approaching a stop limiting its rotation. Such a stop can be defined, for example, by the position of the bolt in the lock and / or the end position of the retracted latch. If the rotary element 7 approaches this stop, the current supply to the actuator 6 can be reduced or switched off based on the evaluated pulse to prevent increased power consumption in the stop position. This evaluation is important when the key-operated device 1 is operated upon activation of the actuator 6.

[0067] Generally, such a key-operated device 1 is located on the inside of a building, attached to a door. The key-operated device 1 can be manually turned from inside the building using the rotary element 7 to turn the key 17 in the lock cylinder 16. The key-operated device 1 is not accessible from outside the building, so it can only be operated by activating the actuator 6. For this purpose, a device for entering a key secret can be provided on the outside of the building. This device can be a keypad for entering a specific combination of numbers or letters, which, if it matches the key secret, connects the actuator 6 to the power source 9, causing the actuator 6 to rotate the key 17.Other methods for transmitting the key secret are possible, such as using a transponder, a biometric reader (e.g., a fingerprint or iris scan), or transmitting the key secret stored on a smartphone or similar device. Wireless transmission of the key secret is preferred.

[0068] In the Fig. 11 In the preferred embodiment shown, first elements 33 are arranged on a circuit board 15. The first elements 33 are the Hall sensors 34. The circuit board 15 with the Hall sensors 34 is fixedly installed in the housing 2 and has bores 35 through which screws 40 are guided, with which the circuit board 15 is positively connected to the housing 2 or other fixed components of the key actuation device 1.

[0069] In Fig. 12A preferred embodiment of the second, movable elements 37 and their arrangement in housing 2 is shown. Fig. 12 The depicted rotating element 7 has receptacles 36 distributed around its circumference, arranged at regular angular intervals from one another. The receptacles 36 are thus arranged at regular intervals on a circular path. The receptacles 36 can be fitted with second elements 37. In the example shown, they are fitted with magnets 38. The second elements 37, in this example the magnets 38, are arranged on the circular path at specific angular intervals from one another. The receptacles 36 can be fitted with magnets 38 depending on the desired function of the key-operating device 1.

[0070] Specifically, in the Fig. 12In the example shown, the rotating element 7 has three magnets 38, each arranged on a circular path offset from one another by 120°. First elements 33, i.e., in this example Hall sensors 34, are also visible, arranged on a circuit board 15 fixed within the housing 2 such that their arrangement on a circular path essentially coincides with the circular path on which the receptacles 36 are arranged. The first elements 33, in particular the Hall sensors 34, as well as the second elements 37, are arranged on the circular path at specific angular intervals. In this particular example, four Hall sensors 34 are fixedly arranged on a circular path within the housing 2, each offset from one another by 90°. Other angular intervals and / or numbers of magnets 38 and / or Hall sensors 34 are possible, and the receptacles 36 allow for simplified assembly.

[0071] It is essential that the number of first elements 33, in particular the Hall sensors 34, is preferably not equal to the number of second elements 37, in particular the magnets 38. With regard to the angular distances, it is essential that the angular distances of the first elements 33 and the second elements 37 do not coincide, so that a complete overlap of all first elements 33 over all second elements 37 is avoided. For this purpose, the angular distances of the first elements 33 can differ from each other, or the angular distances of the second elements 37 can differ from each other, or the angular distances of the first elements 33 can differ from the angular distances of the second elements 37, or both the angular distances of the first elements 33 can differ from each other and / or the angular distances of the second elements 37 can differ from each other as well as the angular distances of the first elements 33 from the angular distances of the second elements 37.The example shown is one in which the angular distances between the first and second elements 37 are not different (the Hall sensors 34 are offset from each other by 90° and the magnets 38 by each other by 120°), but the angular distances between the first elements 33 and the second elements 37 differ due to the arrangement at angular distances of 90° versus 120°. In contrast, it would also be conceivable, for example, to arrange the first magnet 38 at an angular distance of 120° to the second magnet 38 and the second magnet 38 at an angular distance of 60° to the third magnet 38, so that the angular distance between the third magnet 38 and the first magnet 38 would be 180°. This variability allows for the generation of a larger data set, which serves to evaluate the direction of rotation and / or rotational speed or the position of the rotary wheel 4 relative to the housing 2.

[0072] A second embodiment, not shown in the figures, which in particular represents an example of a device for determining the position of the key receptacle 27 in an angular position relative to the lock cylinder 16, differs from the example described above in that, in this case, the number of first elements 33, i.e., in particular the Hall sensors 34, is equal to the number of second elements 37, in particular the magnets 38, whereby at least two positions of the key receptacle 27 can be detected. Alternatively, triggers can be provided as first elements 33 and microswitches as second elements 37. Preferably, the rotary element 7 has two magnets 38 or microswitches, each arranged on a circular path offset from each other by 180°, and two Hall sensors 34 or triggers are arranged stationary on a circular path in the housing 2, each offset from each other by 180°.

[0073] If the rotary element 7 is in a position where the Hall sensor 34 and magnet 38 or microswitch and trigger are exactly opposite each other, and if the position represents a position of the key 17 relative to the lock cylinder in which the key 17 could, for example, be unintentionally moved slightly out of the lock cylinder 16 by a blow, the elements Hall sensor 34 and magnet 38 or microswitch and trigger generate a signal that initiates activation of the actuator 6 via the evaluation unit, so that the actuator 6 of the rotary element 7 is rotated by an angle sufficient to turn the key 17 in the lock cylinder 16 to such an extent that a relative movement of the key 17 in the longitudinal axis direction of the lock cylinder 16 is excluded.

[0074] Fig. 13Figure 1 shows a side view of the circuit board 15, the rotary element 7, and the locking cylinder 16. Here it is particularly clear that the first elements 33, in the form of Hall sensors 34, are fixedly mounted on the circuit board 15. The second elements 37, which are movable relative to the first elements, are the magnets 38. These magnets 38 are mounted on a gear 39 of the rotary element 7. The gear 39 engages with the drive pinion 8. When the rotary element 7 is set into rotation, either by the actuator 6 driving the gearbox 13 or by manually turning the rotary knob 4, the movable elements 37 are moved past the fixed elements 33, triggering a pulse.In the embodiment with the Hall sensors 34 and the magnets 38, an electromagnetic pulse is triggered, but depending on the embodiment, an electromechanical pulse or both an electromechanical and an electromagnetic pulse can also be triggered.

[0075] The operating principle of determining position or direction of movement, or of determining rotational speed, using Hall sensors and magnets is based on the fact that Hall sensors, when subjected to a magnetic field perpendicular to their semiconductor layer, produce an output voltage. This output voltage is also called the Hall voltage. Hall sensors typically have four electrodes for this purpose. Of these four electrodes, two are used to supply a current, and two, located orthogonally to the first two, serve as measuring electrodes. The function of the electrodes can be interchanged. This corresponds to a spinning-current operation. The measuring electrodes measure the Hall voltage. Thus, the moment a magnet approaches a Hall sensor, the Hall voltage increases; conversely, when the magnet moves away, the Hall voltage decreases. This increase or decrease is measured by the sensor's position and direction of movement.The drop in voltage corresponds to the electromagnetic pulse triggered when a magnet passes by a Hall sensor. Hall sensors can be designed as discrete Hall sensors or as integrated Hall sensors. Unlike discrete Hall sensors, integrated Hall sensors are incorporated into circuits, which may include signal amplification, analog-to-digital conversion, or digital signal processing. Possible shapes include rectangular, butterfly, or cross-shaped.

[0076] According to the exemplary embodiment, the position and / or direction of movement and / or rotational speed of the rotating element 7 relative to the housing 2 is determined by arranging a Hall sensor 34 in a fixed position within the housing 2 and moving a magnet 38, movable relative to the Hall sensor 34, past the Hall sensor on the rotating element 7, thereby triggering an electromagnetic pulse. This pulse is then evaluated with respect to the position and / or direction of movement and / or rotational speed of the rotating element 7 relative to the housing 2. Beyond position determination, the direction of movement and / or rotational speed of the rotating element 7 can thus be determined continuously or dynamically throughout its entire rotation. This is particularly simplified when the number of Hall sensors 34 is not equal to the number of magnets 38, or when the angular distances on one or more of the circular paths differ.The rotational speed can also be referred to as the speed of movement.

[0077] In the exemplary embodiment of a device for determining the position of the key receptacle 27 in an angular position relative to the locking cylinder 16, the position is determined by a first element 33 being fixedly arranged in the housing 2 and a second element 37, movable relative to the first element 33 and arranged directly or indirectly at the key receptacle 27, being moved past the first element 33 and triggering an electromechanical and / or electromagnetic pulse which is evaluated with regard to the position of the key receptacle 27 relative to the housing 2, whereby a static comparison of the two elements 33 and 37 is detected as a pulse which represents a specific position of the key receptacle 27 in an angular position relative to the locking cylinder 16, and generates a signal to activate the actuator 6 so that the actuator 6 is moved through a specific angle.until elements 33 and 37 are no longer statically opposed to each other and therefore no longer generate any momentum.

[0078] Using the described means and methods for determining the position, it is possible to ascertain whether the rotating element 7, and thus the key 17, is in a position that allows the key 17 to be withdrawn. Typically, positions in which the key 17 can be withdrawn from the lock cylinder 16 are those in which the key 17 is inserted vertically or horizontally (depending on the design of the lock cylinder and the key) within the lock cylinder 16. Positions in which the key 17 can be withdrawn are undesirable, as this is equivalent to the key 17 being unintentionally pulled a portion of the lock cylinder 16. With the key 17 even slightly removed from the lock cylinder 16, proper operation could then be prevented, since the rotational movement would be blocked by at least one pin inside the lock cylinder 16 that is not in a release position.If a position is determined that allows the key 17 to be withdrawn from the lock cylinder, the actuator 6 rotates the rotary element 7 out of this position. The position can be determined continuously or dynamically during actuation of the key-operating device 1, i.e., throughout the entire rotational movement, or statically, i.e., only after the rotational movement, e.g., an opening or closing operation, has ended. Determining the direction of movement can serve to identify an opening or closing operation. The speed of movement can be determined and adjusted.

[0079] Fig. 14 Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the adapter 5 by means of which the housing 2 can be connected to a door or the like and / or the locking cylinder 16. The adapter 5 is plate-shaped, as is also the case in particular with the Figs. 15 and 16can be removed, and has an opening 41 for at least partial reception of part of the length of a lock cylinder 16.

[0080] In Fig. 14It can also be seen that the lock cylinder 16 is partially received by the adapter 5. The lock cylinder 16 thus protrudes, for example, a few millimeters from the door leaf or the escutcheon. The adapter 5, with its corresponding opening 41, is placed onto this part of the lock cylinder 16, so that the lock cylinder 16 is positively engaged in the opening 41. For a force-fit connection between the adapter 5 and the lock cylinder 16, fastening is provided by means of fasteners in the form of a screw 43 and two spring-loaded bolts 44. Guides 10, 11 are provided in the adapter 5 to receive the screw 43 and the bolts 44; these guides are oriented towards the outer surface 48 of the lock cylinder 16. In the case of installation, the fasteners 43, 44 are therefore in contact with the outer surface 48 or the outer surface of the lock cylinder 16.The adapter 5 can be adjusted and fixed relative to the lock cylinder 16 using the screw 43 and the bolts 44. Additionally, the adapter 5 can be bonded to the door leaf.

[0081] As can be seen from a synthesis of the Figs. 15 to 17 As can be seen, the opening 41 for receiving the locking cylinder 16 has a circular area 46 around which three guides 10, 11 are arranged. The three guides 10, 11 can be seen in particular as Fig. 15A guide 10 for receiving a screw 43 is designed to extend radially to the circular area 46 of the opening 41, according to the embodiment. The two guides 11 for receiving the spring-loaded bolts 44 are preferably oriented secantally. It is particularly preferred that the secantly oriented guides 11 are arranged at equal angular distances to the radially oriented guide 10 and that the angular distance between the secantly oriented guides 11 is smaller than the angular distance between the radially oriented guide 10 and each secantly oriented guide 11. Thus, according to the embodiment, the angle between the radially oriented guide 10 and each of the two secantly oriented guides 11 is larger than the angle between the two secantly oriented guides 11. The angular distance between the radial guide 10 and each of the two secantly oriented guides 11 therefore corresponds, for example, toan obtuse angle and the angular distance between the two secantial guides 11 is an acute angle. In the illustrated embodiment, the angular distances between the radially oriented guide 10 and each secantly oriented guide 11 are identical.

[0082] In Figs. 15 and 16 The locking elements 14, with which the adapter 5 can be connected to the housing 2, can also be seen.

[0083] As this is particularly evident from Fig. 15 As can be seen, the adapter 5 also has a compartment 45 for installing the power source 9. Batteries 47 and / or accumulators can be accommodated in this compartment 45. Compartment 45 can be adapted to the external contours of standard batteries 47 or accumulators. The batteries 47 are made accessible for replacement by separating the upper housing part 2 from the adapter 5, which is fixed to the lock cylinder 16 and, if applicable, to the door leaf.

[0084] The Fig. 16 It can also be seen that the adapter 5, which serves as a receptacle for the housing 2, has a U-shaped cross-section and, on both sides of the opening 41 for receiving the locking cylinder 16, has bores 49 for receiving screws to fasten the adapter 5 to a door leaf or the like. In particular, two bores 49 can be provided on each side of the opening 41. The distance between the bores 49 on both sides of the opening 41 can, for example, correspond to the distance that commercially available door rosettes have as the bore spacing.

[0085] The Figs. 17 to 19 Figure 1 shows another embodiment of an adapter 5. This adapter 5 is also plate-shaped and U-shaped in cross-section and has an opening 50 for partially accommodating part of the length of the locking cylinder 16. Modules 55, such as those found in [reference to specific product / service], can be inserted into this opening 50. Fig. 20The adapter 5 is prepared for the interchangeable reception of such modules 55. The modules 55 are designed such that they have, on the one hand, an outer contour corresponding to the opening 50 in the adapter 5 and, on the other hand, an opening 50 with an inner contour 56 corresponding to the outer contour of a locking cylinder 16, whereby the modules 55 enable the adapter 5 to be adapted to different locking cylinders 16. As can be seen from the Figs. 17 to 20 As can be seen, the opening 50 in the adapter 5 and thus also the modules 55 are oval in the embodiment shown.

[0086] In Fig. 20Four modules 55 are shown as examples, which can be inserted alternatively into the opening 50 in the adapter 5. The openings 50 in the modules 55 are preferably keyhole-shaped for receiving a Euro cylinder or a Swiss round profile cylinder, oval for receiving a cylinder with an oval cross-section, or circular for receiving a cylinder with a round cross-section. Depending on their inner contour 56, the modules 55 shown are thus suitable, for example, for a Euro cylinder 59, a UK oval cylinder 61, a Swiss round profile cylinder 62, or a Scandinavian oval cylinder 63. The oval cross-section of the modules 55 has the advantage that all modules can be inserted alternatively into the opening 50 of the adapter 5, so that the adapter 5 can be combined with common outer contours of the cylinders 16 in the modules 55.Furthermore, additional contours that deviate from the standard outer contours can be produced if required.

[0087] The modules 55 are to be interchangeable, i.e., replaceable at will, and inserted into the opening 50 of the adapter 5. The modules 55 therefore have locking elements, in particular locking hooks 54, and the adapter 5 has corresponding locking elements, in particular locking openings 53, in the area of ​​the opening 50 corresponding to the locking elements on the modules 55. How the Fig. 20 As can be seen from the diagram, the modules 55 preferably have locking elements in the form of locking hooks 54, which, according to the exemplary embodiment, are formed on both sides of the outer edge of the module 55. The locking openings 53 are, as shown in the diagram, Figs. 18 and 19The locking elements are preferably slot-shaped. In the assembled state, the locking hooks 54 engage in the locking openings 53. The modules 55 are thus clipped into the adapter 5. The locking elements 53, 54 therefore serve to provide a force-fit, yet detachable connection between a module 55 and an adapter 5.

[0088] In addition to the locking elements 53, 54, stop elements 57 and stop surfaces 52 can also be provided, as can be seen from the Figs. 18 to 20 can be removed. In the assembled state, the stop elements 57 of a module 55 are in operative connection with the stop surfaces 52 of an adapter 5. They form a positive-locking connection between module 55 and adapter 5. They thus contribute to the connection between module 55 and adapter 5 being secured against slippage.

[0089] The Figs. 17 and 18Figure 1 shows a view of the adapter 5, in which the surface 60 of the adapter 5 is visible, which, in the fully assembled state, rests against a door leaf or the like. This surface 60 of the adapter faces a user of the key-operated device 1 when the user inserts a module 55 into the adapter 5. To insert the module, the user can, for example, grasp the module 55 with two fingers, gently squeeze the locking hooks 54 together, insert the locking hooks 54 into the locking openings 53, and allow them to engage by releasing the pressure. In the assembled state, the module 55 is preferably arranged flush within the adapter 5 with the surface 60 of the adapter 5 facing the door leaf or the like.

[0090] The surface 60, which is aligned with a door leaf or the like, can have an adhesive device 51 at least in a partial area, leaving the opening 50 free for the locking cylinder 16, as shown in Fig. 17The adhesive device 51 also has an opening, specifically in the area where the adapter 5 has an opening 50 for the locking cylinder 16. The adhesive device 51 can preferably be a double-sided adhesive tape or an adhesive layer covered with a removable cover for activation. The adapter 5 can thus be attached to the door leaf or the like by means of the adhesive device 51.

[0091] Alternatively or additionally, the adapter 5 can be attached to a door leaf with screws. For this purpose, the adapter 5 preferably has holes 49 on both sides of the opening 50 for receiving screws.

[0092] Another embodiment provides that the module 55 has two bores 58 for receiving screws, which screws connect the module 55 to an end face 64 of the lock cylinder 16. The bores 58 are in Fig. 20 and Fig. 26as can be seen. The adapter 5 accordingly has two bores in the area of ​​the opening 50 for receiving modules 55.

[0093] Fig. 21 Figure 5 shows an adapter 5 with a module 55 for a Euro cylinder 59 and a Euro cylinder 59, part of the length of which is incorporated into the adapter 5. The adapter 5 is thus connected to the Euro cylinder 59 via the module 55, which has an inner contour 56 that corresponds to the outer contour of the Euro cylinder 59.

[0094] Similarly, it shows Fig. 22 an adapter 5 with a module 55 for a UK oval cylinder lock 61 and a UK oval cylinder lock 61 and Fig. 23 an adapter with a module 55 for a Swiss round profile and a Swiss round profile locking cylinder 62.

[0095] In Fig. 24An adapter 5 with a module 55 for a Scandinavian oval cylinder lock 63 is shown. In this figure, the housing 2 is attached to the adapter 5 by means of the snap-fit ​​elements 14 for housing attachment. The curvature of the U-shaped adapter 5 points in the opposite direction to that shown in the previous figures. This is due to the bores in the Scandinavian oval cylinder lock 63. When the cylinder lock 63 is installed in a door, these bores are located above the keyhole 17. However, since the adapter 5 is to be constructed identically for all module types 55, the bores 58 for the Scandinavian oval cylinder lock 63 in the adapter 5 must be located between the area for the power source 9 and the circular area 46.For mounting on the Scandinavian oval cylinder lock 63, the adapter 5, and thus the key operating device 1, must be rotated 180° compared to mounting on the other cylinder locks shown. Therefore, when mounting on a door or the like, the rotary knob 4 points downwards in the case of a Scandinavian oval cylinder lock 63 (see also...). Fig. 25 ), but upwards for the other lock cylinder types shown.

[0096] Finally, it shows Fig. 27 a schematic representation of an actuating unit 100 for a locking device, such as may be provided in the form of the key actuating device 1 shown above.

[0097] The actuating unit 100 comprises an actuating device 101 with an actuator 102 and a lock 103. The lock 103 can be switched between an open position 104 and a closed position 105. The lock 103 can be, for example, a standard mortise lock such as those used in conventional door leaves. The lock 103 can be combined with the locking cylinder 16, via which the open position 104 or the closed position 105 can be achieved by moving a bolt and / or a latch (not shown). In this case, the key 17 can be inserted in the locking cylinder 16, and its rotation within the locking cylinder 16 is effected by the actuator 6.

[0098] The actuating device 101 has a storage device 102 in which various data and / or external parameters can be stored.

[0099] The actuator 6 is connected to the energy source 9, for example, in the form of a battery. The energy source 9 is connected to a sensor 106, which detects, for example, the state of charge of the energy source 9 or the total amount of energy delivered and / or per unit of time by the energy source 9 and transmits this information to a data acquisition unit 107. From the data acquisition unit 107, the acquired data is forwarded to an evaluation unit 108, from which the acquired data is transmitted either directly to the actuating device 101 and / or to the storage device 102.

[0100] Operating data from the actuator 6 is acquired via a sensor 109. Key operating data can include, for example, torque curve, rotational resistance, current consumption, etc. The data from the actuator 6 is transmitted via the sensor 109 to the acquisition unit 107 and from there to the evaluation unit 108, which then sends the data to the storage unit 102 and / or the actuating device 101.

[0101] A sensor 110 is also provided for lock 103, which detects, for example, the position of the lock, i.e., the open position 104 and the closed position 105. Certain intermediate positions between the open position 104 and the closed position 105 can also be detected.

[0102] A further sensor 111 is provided for the acquisition of external parameters 112, such as temperature, time of day, season, or the like. Sensor 111 transmits the data obtained from these external parameters to the acquisition device 107, which forwards this data to the evaluation unit 108 and / or to an internal network 113 with a processor 114. The processor 114 transmits the data acquired in the internal network 113 to the evaluation unit 108, which in turn forwards the data to the actuator 101 for control. An additional sensor 115 may be provided, which receives data from the acquisition device 107 and forwards it to the internal network 113.

[0103] The parameters 112, in particular, can be acquired via the internal network 113, so that the actuating device 101 controls the future operation of the locking device depending on these parameters. In addition to the parameters 112, data acquired by sensors 106, 109, and 110 regarding the operating status of the actuating device 101 in conjunction with the actuator 6, the power source, and / or the lock 103 can also be used for this purpose.

[0104] The actuating unit 100 is thus designed to acquire data from its individual components, in particular the actuator 6, the lock 103, and the energy source 9. This data is then transmitted via the acquisition device 107 to the evaluation unit 108 and finally to the actuating device 101. After the data input has been aggregated, processed, and / or analyzed by the evaluation unit 108, operating parameters are generated from this data and / or the externally acquired parameters 112. These operating parameters are used for the future operation of the locking device, in particular the actuating device 101. The data and / or parameters are acquired as needed.Additionally or alternatively, the data and / or parameters 112 can also be recorded regularly at time intervals and adapted and processed for an adjustment of the operating state or an expected operating state of the locking device.

[0105] The internal network 113 thus allows for the acquisition of external data, i.e., data not dependent on the components of the actuating unit 100 or the locking device. Through the processing of this data and / or parameters using artificial intelligence, the actuating device 101 can be controlled in an optimized manner, so that, for example, the torque output of the actuator 6 is controlled depending on the parameters and / or data. The actuator 6 can also be controlled depending on the power source 9. This can be used, for example, to display the contents of the power source 9 qualitatively and / or quantitatively on a display (not shown in detail). A display generated in this way can inform the user in a timely manner that a change of the power source 9 (replacing the batteries) or a recharging of the accumulator in the power source 9 is required.

[0106] The preceding description relates to a key-operated device. However, the invention is not limited to such a key-operated device, but is applicable to any locking device with an actuator, for example, in the form of an electric drive. The operating parameters that can be determined in this way can be used, in particular, for maintenance tasks such as replacing batteries, charging accumulators, supplementing the lubrication of moving components, and increasing or decreasing the effective current for the actuator, for example, to adjust its torque. Overall, by evaluating the internal values ​​and data of the device and the external parameters, a significantly more consistent energy demand and consumption can be achieved.The evaluation is supported by the use of artificial intelligence, in particular by the evaluation of a large number of data, values ​​and parameters that allow conclusions to be drawn about the current and future operating state. Reference sign

[0107] 1 Key actuation device 2 Housing 3 Operating surface 4 Rotary knob 5 Adapter 6 Actuator 7 Rotary element 8 Output pinion 9 Power source 10 Guide screw 11 Guide bolt 12 Shaft-hub connection 13 Gearbox 14 Detent element (adapter with housing) 15 Circuit board 16 Lock cylinder 17 Key 18 First receptacle 19 Retaining screw 20 Groove 21 Circumferential wall 22 Space 23 Key head 24 Second receptacle 25 First section 26 Second section 27 Key receptacle 28 Common section 29 Wall (section) 30 Free edge area 31 Gear ring 32 Outer surface (circumferential wall) 33 First element 34 Hall sensor 35 Bore (circumferential circuit board) 36 Receptacle 37 Second element 38 Magnet 39 Gear tooth 40 Screw (circuit board) 41 Opening (receipt for lock cylinder) 42 Fastening element 43 Screw (adapter) 44 Bolt (adapter) 45 Area for power source 46 Circular area 47 Battery 48 Outer surface (lock cylinder) 49 Bore (adapter) 50 Opening (receipt for module) 51 Adhesive device 52 Stop surface 53 Detent opening 54 Detent hook 55 Module56 Inner contour 57 Stop element 58 Bore (module) 59 Euro cylinder 60 Alignment surface 61 UK oval cylinder 62 Swiss round profile cylinder 63 Scandinavian oval cylinder 64 End face (cylinder) 65 Activation element 66 Push button 100 Actuating unit 101 Actuating device 102 Memory device 103 Lock 104 Open position 105 Closed position 106 Sensor 107 Detection device 108 Evaluation device 109 Sensor 110 Sensor 111 Sensor 112 Parameter 113 Network 114 Processor 115 Sensor

Claims

1. Method for operating a locking device for locking a door, flap, window or gate in a closed position, wherein the locking device comprises a lock (103) and an actuating device (101) directly or indirectly connected to the lock (103) with an electrical actuator (6) by which a translationally or rotationally movable control device, for example for the lock (103), in particular for moving a latch and / or a bolt between an open position and one or more closed positions, is adjustable, wherein data on an operating state of the actuating device (101), such as energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy supply, position of the actuating device (101) and / or the actuator (6) between the closed position and the open position, in particular distance to an end position of the actuator (6), are transmitted.for the closing or opening position of the lock (103), and / or external parameters, such as temperature, time of day, season or the like, are recorded, aggregated, processed and / or analyzed via an evaluation device (108) by means of a detection device (107), in particular at least one sensor (106, 109, 110, 111, 115), in order to generate operating parameters intended for the future operation of the locking device, in particular the actuating device (101), from these data and / or external parameters (112) and to regularly adapt these operating parameters to the operating state or an expected operating state of the locking device as required and / or at time intervals.

2. Method according to claim 1, characterized by thata data acquisition, a data evaluation is carried out decentrally in the areas of origin of the data and / or parameters (112) within a preferably internal network (113) of the locking device, in particular the actuating device (101).

3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the data and / or parameters are stored at least temporarily in a storage device (102) of the closing device, preferably the actuating device (101), and external values ​​are accessed via the storage device (102) in order to execute control of the actuator (6) optimized with respect to the data and / or parameters (112) based on these external values.

4. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by thatThe actuator (6) is supplied with an increased electrical energy above the equivalent of a maximum value of the rotational resistance when the evaluation device (108), in particular in combination with the storage device (102), detects that the actuator (6) does not fall back to a torque requirement for the intended drive of the rotating element (7) after a certain time interval which is below the maximum value of the rotational resistance.

5. Method according to claim 4, characterized by that the maximum value of the rotational resistance is set in time intervals and / or after a number of activations of the actuator (6) based on measured torque values ​​of the actuator (6) and / or external values.

6. Method according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized by thatthe maximum value of the rotational resistance is set depending on the position of a key receptacle (27) relative to an end stop of the key receptacle (27), wherein the end stop of the key receptacle (27) is determined by a position of a bolt and / or a latch of the lock (103).

7. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by thatvia a device with two corresponding elements (33, 37) the position of the actuating device with respect to an angular distance to the end position of the actuator orThe closing or opening position of the lock (103) is determined by a first element (33) being arranged stationary in or on the lock (103) and a second element (37), movable relative to the first element (33) and arranged directly or indirectly on the actuating device, being moved past the first element (33) and triggering an electromechanical and / or electromagnetic pulse which is evaluated with regard to the position of the actuating device (101) relative to the lock (103), wherein a static comparison of the two elements (33, 37) is detected as a pulse which represents a certain position of the actuating device in an angular position relative to a stationary element in or on the lock (103) and generates a signal to activate the actuator (6) so that the actuator (6) is moved through a certain angle.

8. Method according to claim 7, characterized by thatthe corresponding elements (33, 37) are designed as a combination of Hall sensors (34) and magnets (38) and / or a combination of microswitches and triggers.

9. Method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by that the first elements (33) arranged on a circular path, in particular the Hall sensors (34), are arranged at certain angular distances to each other, and the second elements (37) arranged on a circular path, in particular the magnets (38), are arranged at certain angular distances to each other, and that the angular distances are the same on one of the two and / or the two circular paths.

10. Method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized by that the number of first elements (33) differs from the number of second elements (37) and / or the angular distances of the first elements (33) differ from the angular distances of the second elements (37).

11. Method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized by that the second element (37) with two magnets (38) or microswitches, which are arranged offset from each other on a circular path, is passed by two Hall sensors (34) or triggers, which are arranged stationary in or on the lock offset from each other.

12. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by that A sensor detects the closed or open state of the door, flap, window or gate in relation to a door frame, flap holder, window frame or gate frame and transmits this information wirelessly to the detection device.

13. Locking device for locking a door, a flap, a window or a gate, comprising a lock (103) and an actuating device (101) directly or indirectly connected to the lock (103) and comprising an actuator (6), wherein the lock (103) is adjustable with the actuator (6) between a closed position and an open position, wherein the actuating device (101) is connected with the actuator (6) and with a detection device (107) for data of an operating state of the actuating device (101), in particular energy consumption, torque output, rotational resistance, energy reserve, position of the actuating device (101) and / or the actuator (6), in particular distance to an end position of the actuator (6) orfor the closing or opening position of the lock (103) and / or for external parameters such as temperature, time of day, season or the like, and wherein the detection device (107) is equipped with an evaluation device (108) which generates operating parameters for the future operation of the locking device and / or the lock (103) from the data and external parameters as required and / or at regular time intervals.

14. Locking device according to claim 13, characterized by that the acquisition device (107) has at least one sensor (106, 109, 110, 111, 115) for acquiring the data and / or the parameters (112).

15. Locking device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by that a storage device (102) is provided which is connected to the sensor (106, 109, 110, 111, 115) and / or the evaluation device (108) and is designed to store the data and / or parameters (112).

16. Locking device according to claim 15, characterized by that in the storage device (102) measured and / or determined values ​​of torque, energy consumption, rotational resistance, temperature, time of day, season, relative position of the actuator (6) and / or the lock (103) to a stop in the open or closed position of the lock (103) are stored, and that by means of the evaluation device (108) for controlling the actuator (6) the measured and / or determined values ​​stored in the storage device (102), such as torque, energy consumption, rotational resistance, temperature, time of day, season, relative position of the actuator (6) and / or the lock (103) to a stop in the open or closed position of the lock (103) can be retrieved and transferred for activation and / or control of the actuator (6) and / or actuating device (101).

17. Locking device according to claim 15 or 16, characterized by thatAn interface is provided through which the storage device (102) accesses external values ​​in order to perform optimized control, in particular the power supply of the actuator (6), based on these external values.

18. Locking device according to one of claims 13 to 17, characterized by that the actuating device (101) and / or the detection device (107) is at least temporarily connected to a network (113), in particular an internal network, in order to detect changing data and / or parameters (112) and to adjust the operating parameters accordingly.

19. Locking device according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized by thata device with two corresponding elements (33, 37) for detecting a position of the actuating device (101) with respect to an angular distance to the end position of the actuator (6) orfor the closing or opening position of the lock (103), wherein a first element (33) is arranged stationary in or on the lock (103) and / or on the actuator (6), and a second element (37), movable relative to the first element (33) and arranged directly or indirectly on the actuating device, is guided movably on the first element (33) and triggers an electromechanical and / or electromagnetic pulse which is evaluated with regard to the position of the actuating device (101) relative to the lock (103) and / or to the actuator (6), wherein a static comparison of the two elements (33, 37) can be detected as a pulse which represents a certain position of the actuating device (101) in an angular position relative to a stationary element in or on the lock (103) or in or on the actuator (6) and generates a signal to activate the actuator (6) so that the actuator (6) is moved through a certain angle.

20. Locking device according to claim 19, characterized by that the corresponding elements (33, 37) are electromagnetic and / or electromechanical.

21. Locking device according to claim 19 or 20, characterized by that the corresponding elements (33, 37) are designed as combinations of Hall sensors (34) and magnets (38) and / or as combinations of microswitches and triggers.

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