ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCKS AND RELATED METHODS
Patent Information
- Application Number
- IT502026000029989
- Authority / Receiving Office
- IT · IT
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-07-28
- Filing Date
- 2021-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-07-28
AI Technical Summary
High-security electromechanical combination locks relying on batteries require frequent battery replacements and may need substantial angular rotation of the combination dial to generate sufficient electrical power, which is inefficient.
A dial ring assembly with a gear train connecting a rotatable dial and lever to an external generator shaft, allowing for the generation of electrical energy through the rotation of both components, and an internal generator for self-sustaining power, along with a photovoltaic array for additional energy production.
The solution provides a self-sustaining power source that reduces the need for battery replacements and efficiently generates power through minimal angular rotation, ensuring reliable operation of the lock.