Electronic Lock Hook Vibration Control for Pseudo Lock Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic locks in lockers often enter a pseudo lock state due to improper force application, leading to poor safety performance as the door may appear closed but not be securely locked, compromising the security of stored items.
Innovation Solution
The method involves detecting a locking operation and controlling at least one of the first and second lock hooks to vibrate, ensuring the second lock hook locks the first lock hook in the correct position, thereby preventing pseudo lock states and ensuring the door is securely locked or unlocked.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the electronic lock uses a simple locking mechanism with lock hooks and elastic members, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability deteriorates due to pseudo lock states
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies mechanical vibration by controlling the lock hooks to vibrate during the locking process. The controller sends vibration control signals to the driving assembly, which drives the lock hooks to vibrate, thereby changing the pseudo lock state to a proper locked or unlocked state. This vibration mechanism increases reliability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through the controller that monitors the locking operation and adjusts the vibration control signals accordingly. The controller receives feedback about the locking state and modifies the vibration signals to ensure the lock hooks achieve the correct position, preventing pseudo lock states while maintaining relatively simple mechanical structure.
2Reliability
If the lock hooks are controlled to vibrate during locking operation, then the reliability is improved by preventing pseudo lock states, but the device complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The driving assembly serves multiple functions: it drives the lock hooks to move during normal locking operations and also drives them to vibrate when vibration control signals are received. This multi-functionality allows the system to prevent pseudo lock states through vibration without adding separate dedicated vibration actuators, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the motion parameters of the lock hooks from simple translational movement to vibrational movement by modifying the control signals sent to the driving assembly. The controller adjusts the frequency and duration of the vibration signals to achieve the desired locking state, enabling reliability improvement through parameter modulation rather than adding complex mechanical vibration systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution effectively improves the safety performance of electronic locks by preventing pseudo lock states and ensuring the door is properly secured, enhancing the security of stored items.
Implementation Method 1
controlling at least one of the first lock hook and the second lock hook to vibrate
Data Source
AI summary
A method and device for controlling an electronic lock are disclosed. The electronic lock includes a lock catch and a lock body that includes a first lock hook and a second lock hook. The first lock hook has a first lock hook locking position where it is engaged with the lock catch and a first lock hook unlocking position where it is separated from the lock catch. The second lock hook has a second lock hook locking position where it locks the first lock hook in the first lock hook locking position and a second lock hook unlocking position where it is separated from the first lock hook. The method includes: detecting whether a locking operation occurs; and when detecting a locking operation, controlling at least one of the first lock hook and the second lock hook to vibrate, allowing the second lock hook to lock the first lock hook in the first lock hook locking position or to be separated from the first lock hook.