Locking device, security installation and method using the locking device

The locking device with a surveillance arrangement and RFID technology ensures the correct locking position is detected, addressing manipulation issues and enhancing security by only recognizing the right bar, thus improving the reliability of the locking mechanism.

WO2025027099A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-02-06SAFETEC SOLUTION AG
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Application Number
PCT/EP2024/071730
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-07-31
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-02-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing locking devices for movable components, such as doors and windows, are susceptible to manipulation and false readings due to easily accessible door contacts, which can be tampered with, especially in secure systems, making it difficult to ensure the correct locking position and detect malfunctions or incorrect operations.

Method used

A locking device with an adjustable bar and a surveillance arrangement that includes a first and second monitoring component, where the first component is on the bar and the second is in the locking area, issuing a closing signal only when the correct bar is detected in the locking position, using identifiers and RFID technology to enhance security and prevent manipulation.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively detects the correct locking position and prevents manipulation, increasing the safety and security of the locking device by ensuring only the right bar is recognized in the locking position, thus enhancing the reliability of the locking mechanism.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device (1) for securely locking a movable structural element (3), in particular a door, comprising an adjustable bar (5) which is arranged on the structural element (3) and can be adjusted between a closed position (C) and an open position (O), a receiving arrangement (7) with a bar receptacle (9), and a monitoring arrangement (20) for detecting the closed position (C) of the bar (5) in the bar receptacle (9), wherein the monitoring arrangement (20) comprises a monitoring device (21) with a first monitoring component (23) and a second monitoring component (25), wherein the first monitoring component (23) is arranged on the bar (5) and the second monitoring component (25) is arranged in the region of the bar receptacle (9), and the monitoring arrangement (20) outputs a closed signal (51) to a controller (50) when the closed position (C) of the bar (5) in the bar receptacle (9) is detected. The invention also relates to a security installation (100), in particular a vault, comprising the locking device (1) according to the invention, and to a method (200) using the locking device (1) according to the invention.
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[0001] LOCKING DEVICE AS WELL AS SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD COMPRISING THE LOCKING DEVICE FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a locking device for securely locking a movable component, in particular a door, to a security system comprising the locking device, and to a method comprising the locking device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Locking devices for securely locking a movable component, such as a door or a window, are generally known. For example, the status of a door can be monitored by detecting the bolt position. When the bolt is in the locked position, the door is closed, and when the bolt is in an open position, the door is open. However, this type of monitoring is susceptible to manipulation, malfunctions, or improper operation.If the latch is in the locked position but the door is not closed, the monitoring system is still given the impression that the door is closed. For this reason, door contacts are often installed in doors for status monitoring purposes. These are designed to detect whether the door is actually open or closed. This is intended to increase security. However, such detectors are often installed in easily accessible places on the door or door frame, making them easy to tamper with. Easily accessible door contacts can be easily tampered with, especially when the door is open. Retrofit solutions are particularly vulnerable to this. If the door contact is to be installed in a place that is difficult to access, this is often only possible with complex installation or extensive preparatory work. Door contacts can, for example, be equipped with a magnet. The system can distinguish whether the magnet is in position or not.A signal is output depending on the status. This means that only the presence of a simple element can be detected. This system can be easily tricked into believing that the magnet is in the specified position, for example using a different magnet. Particularly in highly secure systems such as safes, the locking device must be protected as best as possible against manipulation, malfunctions, or negligent operation. For example, in the event of damage, it must also be proven that the damage was not caused by a faulty or inadequately secured locking device. The object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved locking device, a security system, and a method in which the disadvantages and problems mentioned above are at least partially reduced.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This object is achieved by a locking device according to claim 1, a security system according to claim 14 and a method according to claim 15. Further aspects and features of the present invention emerge from the dependent claims, the attached drawings and the following description of preferred embodiments.According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a locking device for securely locking a movable component, in particular a door, comprising an adjustable bolt which is arranged on the component and is adjustable between a closed position and an open position, a receiving arrangement with a bolt receptacle and a monitoring arrangement for detecting the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle, wherein the monitoring arrangement comprises a monitoring device with a first monitoring component and a second monitoring component, wherein the first monitoring component is arranged on the bolt and the second monitoring component is arranged in the region of the bolt receptacle and the monitoring arrangement outputs a locking signal to a controller when the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle is detected. The locking device can be permanently installed in the component and the receiving arrangement.The locking device can be installed in the structural element and the receiving arrangement from the outset. The locking device can be retrofitted into the structural element and the receiving arrangement. The locking device can further comprise a latch and a latch receiver. The movable structural element can be a door. The movable structural element can be a safe door. The movable structural element can be a window. The movable structural element can comprise a lock case. The lock case can be arranged in a receiver in the movable structural element. The bolt can be arranged in the lock case. In the closed position, the bolt can be fully extended. If the bolt is extended and not detected in the bolt receiver, the closing signal cannot be output. In the open position, the bolt can be fully retracted into the movable structural element. The locking device can comprise multiple bolts.The bolt can be a locking bolt. The receiving arrangement can be a striking plate arrangement. The receiving arrangement can be a striking plate. The receiving arrangement can be arranged on a frame. The receiving arrangement can be arranged in the frame. The receiving arrangement can be part of the frame. The receiving arrangement can be arranged in another movable component. The receiving arrangement can be arranged on a body. The receiving arrangement can be arranged in a body. The body can be part of a safe system. The monitoring arrangement can comprise one or more monitoring devices. The monitoring arrangement can be retrofitted into the locking device. The monitoring arrangement can be subsequently installed in the locking device. The monitoring arrangement can detect whether the bolt is the correct bolt.The monitoring arrangement can detect whether the correct bolt is in the bolt receptacle. The monitoring arrangement can detect whether the correct bolt protrudes into the bolt receptacle. The monitoring arrangement can detect whether the correct bolt protrudes into the strike plate. The monitoring arrangement can be an electrical monitoring arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can be a mechanical monitoring arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can detect the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle without contact. The monitoring arrangement can detect the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle using contact. The monitoring arrangement can comprise an RFID arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can comprise a door contact arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can comprise an arrangement with a contact-type chip. The monitoring arrangement can comprise a phototransistor arrangement.The monitoring arrangement can comprise a mechanical arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can comprise an electromechanical arrangement. The first and second monitoring components can form a closable circuit. The monitoring arrangement can comprise one or more of the previously described arrangements. The previously described arrangements can be combined. This can further increase security. The first monitoring component can be comparable to the basic function of a key bit. The first monitoring component can be arranged on an end face of the bolt. The first monitoring component can be arranged on a side other than the end face of the bolt. A recess can be formed in the bolt. Multiple recesses can be formed in the bolt. The first monitoring component can be arranged in the recess.The first monitoring component can be embedded in the bolt. The first monitoring component can be adjustable together with the adjustable bolt. The first monitoring component can be connected to the bolt. The first monitoring component can be movable on the bolt. The second monitoring component can be comparable to the basic function of a locking cylinder. The second monitoring component can be arranged in the region of the receiving arrangement. The second monitoring component can be arranged within the bolt receiving arrangement. The second monitoring component can be arranged behind a bolt receiving arrangement. The second monitoring component can be connected to the bolt receiving arrangement. The second monitoring component can be arranged in the striking plate arrangement. The second monitoring component can be arranged in the striking plate. The second monitoring component can comprise a converter.The second monitoring component can be connected to the converter. The monitoring arrangement can be connected to the controller. The second monitoring component can be connected to the controller. The controller can process the locking signal. The controller can evaluate the locking signal. The controller can transmit the locking signal to a processing unit. The controller can control the locking device. The controller can control a monitoring system. The controller can transmit the locking signal to the monitoring system. The controller can evaluate a position of the bolt. The controller can decode an encrypted locking signal. The controller can evaluate whether the bolt in the bolt holder is the correct bolt. The controller can comprise an IT system. The controller can be connected to an IT system. The locking signal can be electrical. The locking signal can be optical.The locking signal can be output in encrypted form. The locking device makes it possible to detect the locked position of the bolt and the position of the correct bolt in the bolt receptacle. The locked position can detect whether the bolt is the correct bolt. The locking signal can be output when the correct bolt has been detected in the bolt receptacle. This can make tampering more difficult. This can detect a malfunction. This can detect incorrect operation. This can increase the security of the locking device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the attached drawings. They show: Fig. 1 a schematic view of a first embodiment of a locking arrangement according to the invention with a monitoring arrangement; Fig.2a,b the locking arrangement when an alarm signal is issued in a closed position and an open position of a bolt; Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with an alternative positioning of the monitoring arrangement; Fig. 4 is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with an alternative contact-based monitoring device; Fig. 5a is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with an alternative monitoring device with a door contact arrangement; Fig. 5b is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with an alternative monitoring device with a mechanical arrangement; Fig. 6 is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with an RFID transponder and an RFID reader; Fig. 7a-c is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with a protective arrangement; Fig. 8 is a schematic view of the locking arrangement with a first variant of a security device; Fig.9 shows a schematic view of the locking arrangement with a second variant of the security device; Fig. 10 shows a schematic view of a security system according to the invention with the locking arrangement; and Fig. 11 shows an inventive method for detecting a closed position with the inventive locking device. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment in accordance with the present invention. Before a detailed description, general explanations of the embodiments follow. There are embodiments in which the first monitoring component is provided with an identifier. The identifier can be adjustable with the bolt. The identifier can be movable with the bolt. The first monitoring component can be provided with multiple identifiers. The identifier can comprise a security feature. The identifier can be electrical. The identifier can be digital.The identification cannot be digital. The identification can be mechanical. The identification can also be encrypted. The identification can be individually encrypted. The identification can enable the bolt to be recognized as a real bolt. The identification can enable the bolt to be identified. The identification can enable the bolt to be authenticated. The identification can fulfill the function of a key bit. The identification can enable the bolt to fulfill the function of a key bit. In a case where the identification is mechanical, the first monitoring component can comprise a key bit-like profile section. The identification can be implemented via the profile section on the bolt. The second monitoring component can comprise a locking cylinder-like section with profiling. This allows a key-lock principle to be implemented between the bolt and the bolt receiver. Encryption can be individually changed via the profile section.The identifier can be a code. The identifier can be a distinctive code. The identifier can be stored on a chip. The chip can include a contact surface. The chip can be a contact-based chip. The chip can include an antenna. The chip can include a contact surface and an antenna. The chip can be an RFID chip. The chip can be designed like a SIM card. The identifier can be its own magnetic field. The identifier can be a magnet arrangement. The magnet arrangement can be individual. Encryption can be increased by varying the magnet arrangement. In the case where the identifier is a magnet arrangement, the second monitoring component can be a sensor. The sensor can be, for example, a magnetoresistive sensor. The sensor can be a sensor arrangement.When the bolt with the magnet arrangement approaches the sensor, an external magnetic field is applied and the electrical resistance changes as a result. Using the identifier, the monitoring arrangement can detect the closed position of the bolt. Using the identifier, the monitoring arrangement can detect the correct bolt in the bolt receptacle. This can increase the security of the locking device. There are embodiments in which the identifier can be read by the second monitoring component within a response range of the second monitoring component. The response range can correspond to a range. The response range can be the range in which the second monitoring component is able to read the identifier. Outside the response range, the identifier cannot be read. The response range can be a predefined range. The response range can be designed such that it can be activated and / or deactivated.The identifier can be read contactlessly by the second monitoring component within a response range of the second monitoring component. The identifier can be read contact-based by the second monitoring component within a response range of the second monitoring component. The second monitoring component can be connected to the controller. The second monitoring component can forward the read-out identifier to the controller for processing. The identifier can be encrypted after reading. The identifier can be encrypted by the converter. The identifier can be output to the controller in encrypted form. The identifier can be forwarded to the controller in encrypted form. This can prevent the identifier from being read, for example, when the bolt is in the closed position.There are embodiments in which the response range of the second monitoring component is within the bolt receptacle. The response range can be in the area of ​​the bolt receptacle. The response range can be designed such that the identifier can only be read when the first monitoring component is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the second monitoring component. The response range can be designed such that the identifier can only be read when the first monitoring component contacts the second monitoring component. As a result, the identifier can only be read when the bolt is in the closed position within the bolt receptacle. Outside the bolt receptacle, the identifier cannot be read by the second monitoring component. There are embodiments in which the closing signal is output when the identifier read out at the first monitoring component corresponds to a predetermined identifier.The specified identifier can be a target identifier. The read identifier can be an actual identifier. The closing signal can be output if the target identifier matches the actual identifier. The closing signal can be output to the controller. The closing signal can be output to an alarm system. The closing signal can be output to a memory. The closing signal can be saved. The closing signal can be stored for documentation purposes. The output of the closing signal can be stored in the memory, for example, with a timestamp. There are embodiments in which the second monitoring component is connected to an electrical energy source and the first monitoring component is supplied with electrical energy in a contactless manner in the response range via the second monitoring component. The energy source can be a power connection. The energy source can be an energy storage device.The energy source can be deliberately installed in a location on the locking device that is difficult to access. The energy source can be additionally protected. This can protect the energy source against tampering. The energy source and the second monitoring component can be located in the same environment. The energy source and the second monitoring component can be located in a spatially separate environment. The energy source of the second monitoring component can supply the first monitoring component with energy without contact. The first monitoring component can be designed in such a way that the identifier can be read as long as the first monitoring component is supplied with energy. If the first monitoring component is not supplied with energy, the identifier cannot be read.This can, for example, prevent the identifier from being read when the bolt is in an open position and not in the bolt receptacle. The contactless power supply can be provided via non-wired electromagnetic fields. The power supply can be inductive. The first monitoring component can be inductively coupled to the second monitoring component in the response range. There are embodiments in which the first monitoring component comprises an RFID transponder and the second monitoring component comprises an RFID reader, and the identifier can be read contactlessly. The RFID transponder can be an RFID chip. The RFID transponder can be arranged in a recess on the bolt. The RFID transponder can be a passive transponder. The RFID transponder can only be read in the response range of the RFID reader.A frequency range can be selected according to a requirement profile, for example, the reading distance, the transmission rate, or another requirement. The RFID transponder can be a low-frequency (LF) transponder. The frequency range can be selected, for example, between 30 kHz and 300 kHz. This can result in a feasible reading distance of less than one centimeter. The RFID transponder can be a high-frequency (HF) transponder. For example, a frequency of 6.78 MHz, 13.56 MHz, or 27.125 MHz can be selected. This can increase the reading distance compared to the low-frequency transponder. The RFID reading device can include software. The reading process can be controlled via the software. The RFID reading device can be connected to a computer system. The RFID transponder and RFID reading device can be coupled as a close-coupling system.The maximum distance between the RFID transponder and the RFID reader can be one centimeter. This can increase the security of the monitoring system. For example, security against tampering or unauthorized reading from outside can be increased. There are embodiments in which the monitoring system outputs an alarm signal to the control system when the bolt is in the closed position and the closed position of the bolt is not detected in the bolt holder, or when the read identifier does not match the specified identifier, or when the component is closed and the bolt is in the open position. The alarm signal can be forwarded via the control system. The alarm signal can include an acoustic signal. The alarm signal can be forwarded, for example, to an owner or a security service for notification.A lock detector can also be installed to detect the position of the bolt. The lock detector can determine whether the bolt is extended. The monitoring system can detect various causes, which trigger an alarm signal. This can increase security. An alarm signal can be issued, for example, in the event of tampering, a malfunction, a defect, or another cause. For the first cause, an alarm signal can be issued if the bolt is in the closed position and the closed position cannot be detected in the bolt holder. This can happen, for example, if the movable component is not closed and the bolt is moved to the closed position. In this case, the bolt is in the closed position but not in the bolt holder.In a second case, an alarm signal can be issued if a non-specified identifier is read out. This can happen, for example, if the bolt is tampered with or if a different bolt is in the bolt holder. In this case, the desired identifier does not match the actual identifier. In a third case, an alarm signal can be issued if the movable component is closed and the bolt is in the open position. This can happen, for example, if the movable component is closed but not locked. The output of the alarm signal is not limited to the scenarios explained. There are embodiments in which the locking device comprises a protective arrangement which blocks the reading of the identifier when the component is open. The protective arrangement can block access to the identifier. The protective arrangement can block the reading of the identifier.The protective arrangement can be a read-out protection. The protective arrangement can comprise a shielding protective layer. The protective arrangement can be made of a material that shields radio waves and / or radio waves. The material can be, for example, aluminum, copper, nickel, a combination thereof, or another material. The protective arrangement can be RFID protection. The protective arrangement can cover the first monitoring component. The protective arrangement can enclose the first monitoring component. The protective arrangement can be multi-part. The protective arrangement can block access to the first monitoring component. The protective arrangement can be adjustable. The protective arrangement can block the reading of the identifier when the bolt is in the open position. The protective arrangement cannot block the reading of the identifier when the bolt is in the closed position in the bolt receptacle.The protective arrangement can be designed such that the reading of the identifier is not blocked in the latch receptacle when the latch is in the closed position. The protective arrangement can be coupled to the movable component. The protective arrangement can comprise an adjustable mechanism. The protective arrangement can be coupled to the movable component via the adjustable mechanism. This can prevent the identifier from being read when the movable component is open. This can generate additional protection. This can increase security. There are embodiments in which the monitoring arrangement comprises a security device, wherein the security device is coupled to the monitoring device. The security device can be digital. The security device can be non-digital. The security device can be electrical. The security device can be mechanical.The security device can fulfill the function of a second monitoring device. The security device can comprise a contact arrangement, in particular a door contact arrangement. The security device can comprise an arrangement with a contact-type chip. The security device can comprise a phototransistor arrangement. The security device can comprise a mechanical arrangement. The security device can comprise an electromechanical arrangement. The security device can be electrically coupled to the monitoring device. The security device can be connected to the monitoring device. The security device can be partially connected to the monitoring device. The security device can be connected to the controller. The security device can be connected to the electrical energy source.The security device can serve to additionally secure the monitoring arrangement. There are embodiments in which the security device is designed to activate and / or deactivate the monitoring device. The security device can activate or deactivate a data interface of the monitoring device. The security device can activate or deactivate data transmission of the monitoring device. The security device can activate or deactivate the first monitoring component. The security device can activate or deactivate the second monitoring component. The security device can fulfill the function of a switch. The security device can fulfill the function of a switch for the monitoring device. The security device can activate or deactivate the readability of the identifier.In a case in which the monitoring device is activated, the identifier can be read out. In a case in which the monitoring device is deactivated, the identifier cannot be read out. In a case in which the monitoring device comprises the RFID transponder and the RFID reading device, part of the security device can be arranged in the area of ​​an antenna of the RFID transponder. This allows the readability of the identifier to be activated or deactivated. There are embodiments in which the security device activates the monitoring device via a security signal when the security device detects a release position. The release position can be a position in which the bolt is in the bolt receptacle. The release position can essentially correspond to the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle. The security signal can be output to the monitoring device.The security signal can be output to the first monitoring component. The security signal can be output to the second monitoring component. The security signal can activate the readability of the identifier on the first monitoring component. The security signal can be output to the controller. The controller can activate the readability of the identifier on the first monitoring component after the security signal has been output. If the security signal is not output, the identifier cannot be read. This can prevent the identifier from being read when the bolt is not in the closed position in the bolt holder. This can, for example, increase security against unauthorized reading.There are embodiments in which the security device comprises a first security component and a second security component, and a security feature for detecting the release position can be transmitted between the first and second security components. The security feature can be an identifier. The security feature can be different from the identifier of the first monitoring component. The first security component can comprise the security feature. The security feature can be readable by the second security component within a response range. The first security component can be arranged on the bolt. The first security component can be arranged at a different position on the bolt than the first monitoring component. The second security component can be arranged in the region of the bolt receptacle.The second security component can be arranged at a different position in the region of the latch receptacle than the second monitoring component. The first security component can be coupled to the first monitoring component. The second security component can be coupled to the second monitoring component. The second security component can be coupled to the controller. The second security component can be coupled to the energy source. The security device can comprise the phototransistor arrangement. The first security component can be a phototransistor. The second security component can be a light source. The phototransistor can serve as a switch for the first monitoring component. The release position can be detected by the phototransistor arrangement when a light beam of a predefined wavelength strikes the phototransistor and thereby activates the phototransistor.Security can be further increased by varying the wavelength. The predefined wavelength can define the transferable security feature. The predefined wavelength can be the transferable security feature. The phototransistor and the light source can be arranged in such a way that the light beam only hits the phototransistor when the bolt is in a specific position in the bolt receptacle. The phototransistor and the light source can detect a closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle. By varying the wavelength, the encryption of the security feature can be increased. For example, the security feature can be a specific wavelength profile. The security device can comprise the arrangement with a contact-based chip. The first security component can be the contact-based chip.The second security component can be a reader for reading the contact-based chip. The security feature can be stored on the chip. The release position in the arrangement with the contact-based chip can be detected when physical contact is established between a contact surface of the chip and the reader. The chip and the reader can be arranged in such a way that physical contact is only established when the bolt is in a specific position in the bolt receptacle. The chip and the reader can be arranged in such a way that physical contact can only be established when the bolt and bolt receptacle are in the position defined as the release position. The security feature can be transmitted through physical contact. A release position can be detected through physical contact. The security device can comprise the contact arrangement.The contact arrangement can be a door contact arrangement. The door contact arrangement can comprise a magnetic switch. The first security component can be a magnet arrangement. The second security component can be a sensor. The magnet arrangement can be a predefined magnet arrangement. A security feature can be generated via the predefined magnet arrangement. The release position in the door contact arrangement can be detected when the predefined magnet arrangement rests against the sensor and a contact is closed. The door contact arrangement can be designed such that the contact is only closed when the magnet arrangement corresponds to the predefined magnet arrangement. The magnet arrangement and the sensor can be arranged relative to one another such that the contact is only closed when the bolt is in a specific position in the bolt receptacle.The door contact arrangement can detect a closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle. The security device can comprise a mechanical arrangement. The first security component can comprise a profile section. The first security component can be an individual profile section. The profile section can be key bit-like. The security feature can be generated with the profile section. The identifier 27 can be the security feature. The second security component can comprise a locking cylinder-like section with profiling. The key bit-like profile section can form a counterpart to the locking cylinder-like section. The key bit-like profile section can be inserted into the locking cylinder-like section in the bolt receptacle when the bolt 5 is adjusted to the closed position C. The profile section can be scanned in the locking cylinder-like section.If the profile section and the profiling of the locking cylinder-like section match, the release position can be detected. This can, for example, close a contact or a closable circuit, whereby the security signal is output. The various embodiments of the security device explained above can be used analogously for the monitoring device. A second aspect of the application relates to a security system with the locking device according to the invention. The security system can be a vault system. The vault system can be a vault. The vault can be an armored safe, a safe, a strongbox, a security cabinet, a steel cabinet, a valuables cabinet, or an armored safe. The vault system can be a vault room. The security system can be a window. The security system can be a door.A third aspect of the application relates to a method for detecting the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle using the locking device according to the invention, the method comprising the following steps: - activating the monitoring arrangement; - reading the identifier from the first monitoring component on the bolt by the second monitoring component if the identifier is within a response range of the second monitoring component; and - outputting the locking signal to the controller when the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle is detected, or outputting the alarm signal to the controller when the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle is not detected. The method can be carried out by the controller. The method can be carried out by another controller. The monitoring arrangement can be permanently activated. The monitoring arrangement can be activated as soon as the closed position is to be monitored.The monitoring arrangement can be deactivated if the closed position is not to be monitored. The monitoring arrangement can be activated, for example, after the security system has been put into operation. The monitoring arrangement can be activated, for example, after the security system has been installed. In a case in which the monitoring arrangement additionally comprises a security device, the identifier can only be read once the security device has detected the release position. This can further increase security. A further aspect of the application relates to a use of the locking device according to the invention in a security system or in a movable component for detecting the closed position of the bolt in the bolt receptacle. In the figures described below, the locking device 1 is shown only schematically and in some cases not completely for reasons of simplification.Returning to Fig. 1, this illustrates a first embodiment of the locking arrangement 1 according to the invention with a monitoring arrangement 20. The locking arrangement 1 comprises a movable component 3. An adjustable bolt 5 is arranged on the movable component 3. The bolt 5 is adjustable along a horizontal direction from a closed position C to an open position O. In Fig. 1, the movable component 3 is closed and the bolt 5 is in the closed position C. The bolt 5 protrudes from the component 3. A receiving arrangement 7 is arranged opposite the component 3 and the bolt 5. A bolt receptacle 9 is formed as a recess on the receiving arrangement 7. The bolt 5 protrudes into the bolt receptacle 9. The monitoring arrangement 20 is arranged in the region of the locking arrangement 1. The monitoring arrangement 20 comprises a monitoring device 21.The monitoring device 21 comprises a first monitoring component 23 and a second monitoring component 25. The first monitoring component 23 is arranged on the bolt 5 and connected to the bolt 5. The first monitoring component 23 is positioned in the region of an end face of the bolt 5. The first monitoring component 23 is adjustable together with the adjustable bolt 5. The second monitoring component 25 is arranged in the region of the bolt receptacle 9. The first monitoring component 23 and the second monitoring component 25 are arranged opposite one another. The second monitoring component 25 is connected to a controller 50. The first monitoring component 23 is provided with an identifier 27. In Fig. 1, the bolt 5 is in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9 and in a response range of the second monitoring component 25.In this response range, the identifier 27 is read out by the second monitoring component 25 (dashed line). In Fig. 1, the read-out identifier 27 corresponds to a predetermined identifier. As a result, the closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 is detected. The monitoring arrangement 20 outputs a closing signal 51 to the controller 50. Figs. 2a and 2b show the locking arrangement 1 when an alarm signal 53 is output. The alarm signal 53 is output in Figs. 2a and 2b for different reasons. The locking arrangement 1 essentially corresponds to the illustration in Fig. 1. In Fig. 2a, the movable component 3 is closed and the bolt 5 is in an open position O. The bolt 5 is retracted and does not protrude from the component 3. The bolt 5 does not protrude into the bolt receptacle 9. As a result, the alarm signal 53 is issued. In Fig.In Figure 2b, the movable component 3 is open and the bolt 5 is in the closed position C. The bolt 5 is extended and protrudes from the component 3. The bolt 5 does not protrude into the bolt receptacle 9. As a result, the alarm signal 53 is output. Figure 3 shows the locking arrangement 1 with an alternative positioning of the monitoring arrangement 20. In Figure 3, the bolt 5 is in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9. The monitoring arrangement 20 is positioned in an upper area. While the bolt 5 is in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9, the first monitoring component 23 and the second monitoring component 25 are arranged opposite one another. Fig.4 shows the locking arrangement 1 with the monitoring arrangement 20. The monitoring arrangement 20 comprises an alternative contact-based monitoring device 21. In Fig.4, the first monitoring component 23 is designed as a contact-based chip.The contact-based chip is arranged in a recess on the latch 5. The second monitoring component 25 is designed as a reader. The chip comprises contact surfaces arranged on the front side of the latch 5. The latch 5 is located in the latch receptacle 9 in the closed position C. The contact surfaces of the chip contact the reader in the closed position C in the latch receptacle 9. Due to the contact, the identifier 27 on the chip can be read by the reader. Fig. 5a shows the locking arrangement 1 with the monitoring arrangement 20. The monitoring arrangement 20 comprises an alternative monitoring device 21 with a door contact arrangement. The first monitoring component 23 comprises the identifier 27 with a magnet arrangement 28. In Fig. 5a, the magnet arrangement 28 comprises a plurality of magnets (hatched circles). The magnets are arranged in a predefined manner in a plurality of recesses. The identifier 27 is generated via the predefined magnet arrangement 28.The second monitoring component 25 comprises a sensor. The sensor reads the magnet arrangement 28 when the bolt 5 is located in the bolt receptacle 9. If the magnet arrangement 28 on the bolt 5 corresponds to the predefined magnet arrangement 28, the locking signal 51 (not shown) is output. Fig. 5b shows the locking arrangement 1 with the monitoring arrangement 20. The monitoring arrangement 20 comprises an alternative monitoring device 21 with a mechanical arrangement. The first monitoring component 23 comprises the identifier 27 with a profile section. The profile section is individually shaped like a key bit. The second monitoring component 25 comprises a locking cylinder-like section with a profile. The key bit-like profile section forms a counterpart to the locking cylinder-like section. The bolt 5 is in the open position O.When the bolt 5 is adjusted to the closed position C, the key bit-like profile section can be inserted into the locking cylinder-like section in the bolt receptacle 9. In the locking cylinder-like section, the profile section can be scanned by the locking cylinder-like section. Fig. 6 shows the locking arrangement 1 with an RFID transponder 24 and an RFID reading device 26. The arrangement essentially corresponds to the monitoring arrangement 20 from Fig. 1. The first monitoring component 23 comprises the RFID transponder 24. The RFID transponder 24 is designed as a passive RFID transponder. The identifier 27 is stored on the RFID transponder 24. The second monitoring component 25 comprises the RFID reading device 26. The RFID reading device 26 is connected to the controller 50. The RFID reading device 26 is connected to a power source 70. In Fig.6, the RFID transponder 24 is located in the response range of the RFID reader 26.The RFID transponder 24 is inductively activated in the response range by the RFID reader 26. As a result, the identifier 27 can be read by the RFID reader 26 (dashed line). Figs. 7a to 7c show the locking arrangement 1 with a protective arrangement 11 in different positions. In Fig. 7a, the bolt 5 is in the open position O. The bolt 5 is fully retracted into the component 3. The protective arrangement 11 completely covers accessibility to the first monitoring component 23 on the bolt 5. The protective arrangement 11 blocks the readability of the identifier 27. The protective arrangement 11 in Fig. 7b differs from Fig. 7a in that a receiving geometry 3a is formed on the movable component 3. The receiving geometry 3a receives the protective arrangement 11 in a bearing manner. Due to the receiving geometry 3a, the protective arrangement 11 is flush with one end face of the component 3.The front side of the component 3 faces the receiving arrangement 7. Fig. 7c shows the locking device 1 with the protective arrangement 11 from Fig. 7b. In contrast to Fig. 7b, in Fig. 7c the bolt 5 is in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9. The protective arrangement 11 is in a position that releases the bolt 5. The protective arrangement 11 does not block the first monitoring component 23. Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 show the locking arrangement 1 with two variants of the monitoring arrangement 20. In both variants, the monitoring arrangement 20 comprises, in addition to the monitoring device 21, a security device 30. The security device 30 comprises a first security component 31 and a second security component 33. A security feature 35 can be transferred between the first security component 31 and the second security component 33 when the release position F is detected. The bolt 5 is located in Fig.8 and Fig.9 in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9. The monitoring device 21 in Fig.8 and Fig.9 essentially corresponds to the monitoring device 21 described in Fig.6 with the RFID transponder 24 and the RFID reading device 26. In contrast to Fig.6, the monitoring arrangement 20 in Fig.8 and Fig.9 has been expanded to include the security device 30. Fig.8 shows the locking arrangement 1 with the first variant of the monitoring arrangement 20 with security device 30. The arrangement in Fig.8 essentially corresponds to a combined arrangement of the locking arrangement 1 from Fig.3 and Fig.4. The first security component 31 comprises a contact-type chip 31a. The contact-type chip 31a has contact surfaces. The chip 31a is arranged on the front side in a recess of the bolt 5. The chip 31a comprises the security feature 35. The second security component 33 comprises the reader 33a. The reader 33a is arranged in the area of ​​the latch receptacle 9.The chip 31a and the reader 33a are arranged opposite one another. The first monitoring component 23 comprises the RFID transponder 24. The RFID transponder 24 comprises the identifier 27. The second monitoring component 25 comprises the RFID reader 26. The RFID transponder 24 is positioned in the upper region of the bolt 5. The RFID reader 26 is positioned in the upper region of the bolt receptacle 9. The chip 31a is coupled to the RFID transponder 24. The reader 33a is coupled to the RFID reader 26. The reader is coupled to the controller 50 and the energy source 70. The RFID reader 26 is coupled to the controller 50 and the energy source 70. The chip 31a contacts the reader 33a in the closed position C in the latch receptacle 9. Through this contact, the security feature 35 is read by the reader 33a (schematically shown as a dashed line). In Fig.8, the security feature 35 corresponds to a predetermined security feature. The security device 30 detects a release position F. Based on the detection, a security signal 55 is output or transmitted. The security signal 55 activates the monitoring device 21. By activating the monitoring device 21, the RFID reading device 26 reads the identifier 27 of the RFID transponder 24. The read identifier 27 corresponds to the predetermined identifier. As a result, the closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 is detected. The monitoring arrangement 20 outputs the closing signal 51 to the controller 50. Fig. 9 shows the locking arrangement 1 with the second variant of the monitoring arrangement 20 with security device 30. The first security component 31 comprises a phototransistor 31b. The phototransistor 31b is arranged on the bolt 5. The second security component 33 comprises a light source 33b.The light source 33b is arranged in the area of ​​the bolt receptacle 9. The light beam has a predefined wavelength. This allows the security feature 35 to be defined. In the closed position C, the phototransistor 31b and the light source 33b are arranged one above the other. The light beam of the light source 33b strikes the phototransistor 31b. The first monitoring component 23 comprises the RFID transponder 24. The RFID transponder 24 comprises the identifier 27. The second monitoring component 25 comprises the RFID reading device 26. The RFID reading device 26 is coupled to the controller 50 and the energy source 70. The phototransistor 31b is arranged between the RFID transponder 24 and an antenna 24a of the RFID transponder 24. The phototransistor 31b is coupled to the RFID transponder 24. The phototransistor 31b is coupled to the antenna 24a. The second fuse component 33 with the light source 33b is coupled to the controller 50 and the power source 70.In the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9, the light beam with the predefined wavelength of the light source 33b strikes the phototransistor 31b. The security feature 35 is transmitted (schematically shown as a dashed line). The phototransistor 31b is activated. The release position F is detected. The activated phototransistor 31b activates the antenna 24b of the RFID transponder 24. The activated antenna 24b allows the RFID transponder 24 to be read. The phototransistor 31b activates the monitoring device 21. The identifier 27 is within the response range of the RFID reader 26. The RFID reader 26 reads the identifier 27 of the RFID transponder 24. The read identifier 27 corresponds to the specified identifier. In this sequence, the closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 is detected. The monitoring arrangement 20 outputs the closing signal 51 to the controller 50. Fig.10 shows a schematic view of a security system 100 with the locking arrangement 1. The locking arrangement 1 is arranged in the area of ​​the security system 100. The security system 100 comprises the movable component 3. The locking arrangement 1 is coupled to the component 3 of the security system 100. Fig. 11 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method 200 for detecting the closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 using the locking device 1 according to the invention. In block 210, the monitoring arrangement 20 is activated. In block 220, the bolt 5 is in the closed position C in the bolt receptacle 9. The identifier 27 on the first monitoring component 23 on the bolt 5 is in the response range of the second monitoring component 25. The second monitoring component 25 reads the identifier 27. In block 230, either a closing signal 51 or an alarm signal 53 is output.The locking signal 51 is output when the read-out identifier 27 corresponds to the predetermined identifier. The closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 is detected. The locking signal 51 is output to the controller 50. The alarm signal 53 is output when the closed position C of the bolt 5 in the bolt receptacle 9 has not been detected. The alarm signal 53 is output, for example, due to the various reasons explained above. The alarm signal 53 is output to the controller 50. The locking device according to the invention is not limited to use in a security system. The locking device can be used anywhere where a closed position of a bolt in a bolt receptacle is to be detected or, in general, something is to be securely locked. Further aspects and exemplary embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the claims.

[0002] REFERENCE SYMBOL 1 Locking device 3 Movable component 3a Receptacle geometry 5 Bolt 7 Receptacle arrangement 9 Bolt receptacle 11 Protection arrangement 20 Monitoring arrangement 21 Monitoring device 23 First monitoring component 24 RFID transponder 24a Antenna 25 Second monitoring component 26 RFID reader 27 Identification 28 Magnet arrangement 30 Security device 31 First security component 31a Contact chip 31b Phototransistor 33 Second security component 33a Reader 33b Light source 35 Security feature 50 Control system 51 Locking signal 53 Alarm signal 55 Safety signal 70 Energy source 100 Security system 200 Method for detecting a locking position C Locked position F Release position O Open position

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS 1. Locking device (1) for securely locking a movable component (3), in particular a door, comprising an adjustable bolt (5) which is arranged on the component (3) and is adjustable between a closed position (C) and an open position (O), a receiving arrangement (7) with a bolt receptacle (9) and a monitoring arrangement (20) for detecting the closed position (C) of the bolt (5) in the bolt receptacle (9), wherein the monitoring arrangement (20) comprises a monitoring device (21) with a first monitoring component (23) and a second monitoring component (25), wherein the first monitoring component (23) is arranged on the bolt (5) and the second monitoring component (25) is arranged in the region of the bolt receptacle (9), and the monitoring arrangement (20) outputs a closing signal (51) to a controller (50) when the closed position (C) the bolt (5) is detected in the bolt receptacle (9). 2.Locking device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first monitoring component (23) is provided with an identifier (27).

3. Locking device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the identifier (27) can be read by the second monitoring component (25) within a response range of the second monitoring component (25).

4. Locking device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the response range of the second monitoring component (25) is within the bolt receptacle (9).

5. Locking device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the locking signal (51) is output when the identifier (27) read out at the first monitoring component (23) corresponds to a predetermined identifier.Locking device (1) according to one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second monitoring component (25) is connected to an electrical energy source (70) and the first monitoring component (23) is supplied with electrical energy in a contactless manner in the response range via the second monitoring component (25).

7. Locking device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the first monitoring component (23) comprises an RFID transponder (24) and the second monitoring component (25) comprises an RFID reader (26), and the identifier (27) can be read out contactlessly.

8. Locking device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the monitoring arrangement (20) outputs an alarm signal (53) to the controller (50) when the bolt (5) is in the closed position (C) and the closed position (C) of the bolt (5) in the bolt receptacle (9) is not detected. or if the read-out identifier (27) does not correspond to the predetermined identifier, or if the component (3) is closed and the bolt (5) is in the open position (0).

9. Locking device (1) according to one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the locking device (1) comprises a protective arrangement (11) which blocks the reading of the identifier (27) when the component (3) is open.

10. Locking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the monitoring arrangement (20) comprises a security device (30), wherein the security device (30) is coupled to the monitoring device (21).

11. Locking device (1) according to claim 10, wherein the security device (30) is designed to activate and / or deactivate the monitoring device (21). 12.Locking device (1) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the security device (30) activates the monitoring device (21) via a security signal (55) when the security device (30) detects a release position (F).

13. Locking device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the security device (30) comprises a first security component (31) and a second security component (33), and a security feature (35) for detecting the release position (F) is transmittable between the first and second security components (31, 33).

14. Security system (100) with a locking device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13. 15.Method (200) for detecting a closed position (C) of a bolt (5) in a bolt receptacle (9), with a locking device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the method (200) comprises the following steps: - activating a monitoring arrangement (20); - reading out an identifier (27) from a first monitoring component (23) on the bolt (5) by a second monitoring component (25) if the identifier (27) is within a response range of the second monitoring component (25); and - outputting a closing signal (51) to a controller (50) if the closed position (C) of the bolt (5) in the bolt receptacle (9) is detected, or outputting an alarm signal (53) to the controller (50) if the closed position (C) of the bolt (5) in the bolt receptacle (9) is not detected.

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