CN217400583U - Unlocking device of electronic lock - Google Patents
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The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic locks, in particular to an unlocking device of an electronic lock, which comprises a shell; the electronic lock clutch is arranged in the shell and comprises a first shell, a first push rod, a lock sleeve and a lock cylinder; the first push rod and the lock sleeve are sequentially sleeved in the first shell, the first push rod movably penetrates through the first shell, a first stop block is arranged on the first push rod and arranged in the first shell, the first stop block is used for limiting the first push rod, the lock cylinder is sleeved in the lock sleeve, and the lock sleeve is provided with a first push block corresponding to the first push rod; the first push rod extends out or retracts under the pushing of the lock cylinder and the lock sleeve.
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Technical Field
The utility model relates to a file processing technology field specifically is an unlocking means of electronic lock.
Background
At present, an electronic lock is widely applied to daily life of people as a common lock, and generally comprises an electronic driving part and a mechanical transmission part, wherein the electronic driving part drives the mechanical transmission part to realize unlocking and locking functions.
However, in a mechanical unlocking mode or an electronic driving unlocking mode, under the condition that the electronic lock in the general market is used for a long time, further automatic resetting is difficult, and the structure of the electronic lock is relatively complex; thereby giving a poor experience for use.
Disclosure of Invention
An object of the utility model is to provide an unlocking means of electronic lock to solve the electronic lock and use long back, can not automatic compound, and the more complicated technical problem of structure.
In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses the wide application in electronic lock technical scheme especially provides following technical scheme: an unlocking device of an electronic lock, comprising:
a housing;
the electronic lock clutch is arranged in the shell and comprises a first shell, a first push rod, a lock sleeve and a lock cylinder; the lock comprises a first shell, a first push rod, a lock sleeve, a first stop block, a first push block, a lock core and a first push block, wherein the first push rod and the lock sleeve are sequentially sleeved in the first shell, the first push rod movably penetrates through the first shell, the first stop block is arranged on the first push rod and is arranged in the first shell, the first stop block is used for limiting the first push rod, the lock core is sleeved in the lock sleeve, and the lock sleeve is provided with the first push block corresponding to the first push rod; the first push rod extends out or retracts under the pushing of the lock cylinder and the lock sleeve;
the first limiting device comprises a first clamping ring, a first return spring and a first limiting piece; the first clamping ring, the first reset spring and the first limiting piece are sequentially sleeved on the first shell, one end of the first reset spring is arranged on the limiting column in the shell, and one end of the first limiting piece is arranged in the first reset spring;
the second limiting device comprises a second clamping ring, a first clamping block, a second return spring and a second limiting piece; the second clamping ring, the first clamping block, the second return spring and the second limiting piece are sequentially arranged on the first push rod, and the first clamping block is fixedly connected with the first limiting piece;
the driving device is correspondingly arranged in the shell and is used for limiting the second limiting device.
Preferably, the driving device comprises a second shell, a motor, a rotating shaft, a transmission piece, a fixing rod, a first fixing block and a second push rod; the second shell is correspondingly provided with an accommodating cavity corresponding to the motor, the fixed rod and the second push rod; the rotating shaft is sleeved on a driving shaft of the motor, the first fixing block is sleeved on the fixing rod, one end of the transmission piece is movably fixed on the first fixing block, the middle part of the transmission piece is sleeved in the rotating shaft, and the other end of the transmission piece is connected with the second push rod.
Preferably, the transmission piece is a spring piece, and the spring piece is of an inverted V-shaped structure.
Preferably, a clamping groove is formed in one end, corresponding to the elastic sheet, of the first fixing block and used for limiting one end of the elastic sheet.
Preferably, the rotating shaft has a spiral structure.
Preferably, a third return spring is arranged on the fixed rod corresponding to the elastic sheet, the third return spring is sleeved on the fixed rod, and the first fixed block is sleeved on the third return spring.
Preferably, one end of the second push rod is provided with an arc-shaped structure.
Preferably, the first clamping block is provided with an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove is provided with a first through hole, and the first clamping block is sleeved on the first push rod through the first through hole; the bottom end of the first fixture block is provided with two fixing columns corresponding to the first limiting part, and the first fixture block is fixedly connected with the first limiting part through the two fixing columns.
Preferably, one side of the first fixture block is provided with a limiting through hole, a movable limiting telescopic rod is sleeved in the limiting through hole, one end of the limiting telescopic rod corresponds to one end of the second push rod in an arc structure, and the other end of the limiting telescopic rod is used for limiting the second limiting part.
Preferably, a protruding limiting block is arranged at the top end of the first fixture block, the second return spring and the second limiting block are sleeved in the accommodating groove of the first fixture block, one end of the second return spring is clamped on the limiting block, and the second return spring is used for resetting the second limiting block.
Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are that:
1. the utility model discloses a when inserting the key in the lock core, rotate the lock core through the key, then the lock sleeve upward movement, the push rod of lock sleeve will promote first push rod upward movement simultaneously to push into the keeper connecting piece of lock through the one end of first push rod, then when rotating the lock core hard again, then first casing, first snap ring, first reset spring, first locating part rotate thereupon, then stimulate the keeper connecting piece and withdraw, open the lock simultaneously, thus can open the door, personnel can enter, thus can realize the manual of door opening through simple structure;
2. when the lock core is rotated without force, the first shell, the first snap ring, the first push rod, the lock sleeve and the lock core are reset under the elastic force of the first reset spring, so that the door lock can be manually opened, and the automatic reset of the electronic lock clutch and the first limiting device can be realized;
3. the utility model discloses a when motor corotation or reversal, then rotation axis corotation or reversal, the transmission piece upwards or rotates downwards when rotation axis corotation or reversal, thereby the second push rod upwards or moves downwards, the second locating part is injectd or opened to the second push rod, thereby makes present electronization drive electronic door lock;
4. the utility model discloses a when realizing the manual lock of opening, the second stop device can use with first stop device is supporting, then the keeper connecting piece cover is established at the second locating part, when the one end of first push rod is pushed into the keeper connecting piece of lock, can open the door equally;
therefore, the utility model discloses a simple structure has realized manual and electronic keeper of opening, and after opening the keeper, can make it reset with the cooperation of part simultaneously.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the overall structure of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention;
fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of an explosion junction of the electronic lock clutch, the first limiting device and the second limiting device according to the present invention;
fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of the electronic lock clutch, the first limiting device and the second limiting device of the present invention;
fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of the electronic lock clutch and the first limiting device of the present invention;
fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of another electronic lock clutch and the first limiting device of the present invention;
fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the driving device of the present invention.
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The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 1 to 7, the present invention provides an embodiment:
an unlocking device of an electronic lock, comprising:
a housing 1;
the electronic lock clutch 3 is arranged in the shell, and the electronic lock clutch 3 comprises a first shell 31, a first push rod 35, a lock sleeve 36 and a lock cylinder 34; the first push rod 35 and the lock sleeve 36 are sequentially sleeved in the first shell 31, the first push rod 35 movably penetrates through the first shell 31, a first stop block 351 is arranged on the first push rod 35, the first stop block 351 is arranged in the first shell 31, the first stop block 351 is used for limiting the first push rod 35, the lock cylinder 34 is sleeved in the lock sleeve 36, and the lock sleeve 36 is provided with a first push block corresponding to the first push rod 35; the first push rod 35 extends or retracts under the pushing of the lock cylinder 34 and the lock sleeve 36;
the first limiting device comprises a first clamping ring 37, a first return spring and a first limiting piece; the first snap ring 37, the first return spring 33 and the first limiting piece 32 are sequentially sleeved on the first shell 31, one end of the first return spring 33 is arranged on the limiting column 11 in the shell 1, and one end of the first limiting piece 32 is arranged in the first return spring 33;
when a key is inserted into the lock cylinder 34, the lock cylinder 34 is rotated by the key, the lock sleeve 36 moves upwards, and meanwhile, the push rod of the lock sleeve 36 pushes the first push rod 35 to move upwards, so that the lock cylinder is pushed into the door bolt connecting piece of the door lock through one end of the first push rod 35, and then when the lock cylinder 34 is rotated again by force, the first shell 31, the first snap ring 37, the first return spring 33 and the first limiting piece 32 rotate along with the first push rod, the door bolt connecting piece is pulled to withdraw, and meanwhile, the door lock is opened, so that the door can be opened, and a person can enter the door, and when the lock cylinder 34 is not rotated by force, the first shell 31, the first snap ring 37, the first push rod 35, the lock sleeve 36 and the lock cylinder 34 are reset under the elastic force of the first return spring 33, so that the door lock can be opened manually, and the electronic lock clutch 3 and the first limiting device can be automatically reset;
the second limiting device 4 comprises a second snap ring 46, a first clamping block 44, a second return spring 42 and a second limiting member 41; the second snap ring 46, the first fixture block 44, the second return spring 42 and the second limiting member 41 are sequentially arranged on the first push rod 35, and the first fixture block 44 is fixedly connected with the first limiting member 32;
the driving device 2, the driving device 2 is correspondingly arranged in the shell 1, and the driving device 2 is used for limiting the second limiting device 4;
when the driving device 2 does not limit the second limiting device 4, the second limiting member 41 can rotate freely, meanwhile, the bolt connecting piece sleeved with the second limiting member can be opened, and after the bolt connecting piece is opened, the second limiting member 41 is reset through the second reset spring 42; when the driving device 2 limits the second limiting device 4, the second limiting piece 41 cannot rotate, and the bolt connecting piece cannot be opened;
in the above, when the door lock is manually opened, the second limiting device 4 may be used in cooperation with the first limiting device, and the bolt connector is sleeved on the second limiting member 41, so that the door can be opened when one end of the first push rod 35 is pushed into the bolt connector of the door lock.
Further, the second limiting member 41 is defined for realizing the electronic driving; the technical scheme is as follows:
the driving device 2 comprises a second shell 21, a motor 26, a rotating shaft 23, a transmission sheet 24, a fixing rod 22, a first fixing block 27 and a second push rod 25; the second shell 21 is correspondingly provided with an accommodating cavity corresponding to the motor 26, the fixing rod 22 and the second push rod 25; the rotating shaft 23 is sleeved on a driving shaft of the motor 26, the first fixing block 27 is sleeved on the fixing rod 22, one end of the driving sheet 24 is movably fixed on the first fixing block 27, the middle part of the driving sheet 24 is sleeved in the rotating shaft 23, and the other end of the driving sheet 24 is connected with the second push rod 25;
when the motor 26 rotates forward or backward, the rotating shaft 23 rotates forward or backward, the driving strap 24 rotates upward or downward while the rotating shaft 23 rotates forward or backward, so that the second push rod 25 moves upward or downward, and the second push rod 25 limits or opens the second limiting member 41, thereby electronically driving the electronic door lock.
In order to further realize effective transmission or reset of the transmission piece 24, the transmission piece 24 is set as an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is set as an inverted V-shaped structure;
wherein one end of driving strap 24 is fixed in dead lever 22, the middle part card of driving strap 24 is in rotation axis 23, the other end of driving strap 24 is connected with second push rod 25, then when motor 26 corotation or reversal, because of the one end of driving strap 24 is fixed at dead lever 22 then can not rotate, then under the effort of rotation axis 23, deformation can take place for the other end of driving strap 24, thereby can effectually let second push rod 25 downstream, it is that motor 26 is another direction rotation, then the shell fragment can reply deformation, thereby let second push rod 25 can reset, thereby the simple physics nature elastic change of accessible, alright make now rotate and reset function.
Further, in order to fix one end of the driving strap 24 better without falling off, the technical scheme is as follows:
one end of the first fixing block 27 corresponding to the elastic sheet is provided with a slot for limiting one end of the elastic sheet.
Further, in order to allow the driving strap 24 to flexibly rotate along with the rotating shaft 23, the technical scheme is as follows:
the rotary shaft 23 is provided with a screw structure, and the upward or downward movement of the driving strap 24 is realized through the forward and reverse arrangement of the screw thread.
Further, in order to prevent the driving strap 24 from being broken and then being reset, the technical scheme is as follows:
the fixing rod 22 is provided with a third reset spring corresponding to the elastic sheet, the third reset spring is sleeved on the fixing rod 22, the first fixing block 27 is sleeved on the third reset spring 28, the elastic sheet is more elastic under the acting force of the third reset spring 28, and under the action of the third reset spring 28, the elastic sheet can be protected from being broken due to overlarge force of the motor 26, so that the ground buffer effect is achieved, and the reset effect is achieved.
Further, in order to make the second push rod 25 push better and flexibly, the technical scheme is as follows:
one end of the second push rod 25 is designed to be an arc-shaped structure.
In order to further enable the second limiting device 4 to be matched with the electronic lock clutch 3 and the second limiting device 4 for use; the technical scheme is as follows:
the first fixture block 44 is provided with an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove is provided with a first through hole 442, and the first fixture block 44 is sleeved on the first push rod 35 through the first through hole 442; the bottom end of the first fixture block 44 is provided with two fixing posts 443 corresponding to the first limiting member 32, and the first fixture block 44 is fixedly connected to the first limiting member 32 through the two fixing posts 443.
Further, in order to cooperate with the second push rod 25, the second limiting member 41 can be better and effectively limited, and the technical scheme is as follows:
one side of the first clamping block 44 is provided with a limiting through hole 441, a movable limiting telescopic rod 45 is sleeved in the limiting through hole 441, one end of the limiting telescopic rod 45 is arranged corresponding to an arc structure at one end of the second push rod 25, and the other end of the limiting telescopic rod 45 is used for limiting the second limiting part 41.
Further, in order to enable the second limiting member 41 to be reset and limited; the technical scheme is as follows:
the top end of the first fixture block 44 is provided with a protruding limiting block 43, the second return spring 42 and the second limiting member 41 are sleeved in the accommodating groove of the first fixture block 44, one end of the second return spring 42 is clamped on the limiting block 43, and the second return spring 42 is used for resetting the second limiting member 41.
The working principle of the utility model is as follows:
(1) when a key is inserted into the lock cylinder 34, the lock cylinder 34 is rotated by the key, the lock sleeve 36 moves upwards, meanwhile, the push rod of the lock sleeve 36 pushes the first push rod 35 to move upwards, so that the first push rod 35 is pushed into the door bolt connecting piece of the door lock through one end of the first push rod 35, then, when the lock cylinder 34 is rotated again by force, the first shell 31, the first snap ring 37, the first return spring 33 and the first limiting piece 32 rotate along with the first push rod, the door bolt connecting piece is pulled to be retracted, meanwhile, the door lock is opened, so that the door can be opened, and a person can enter,
(2) when the lock cylinder 34 is not rotated forcibly, the first shell 31, the first snap ring 37, the first push rod 35, the lock sleeve 36 and the lock cylinder 34 are reset under the elastic force of the first reset spring 33, so that the door lock can be opened manually, and the automatic reset of the electronic lock clutch 3 and the first limiting device can be realized;
(3) when the motor 26 rotates forward or backward, the rotating shaft 23 rotates forward or backward, the driving strap 24 rotates upward or downward while the rotating shaft 23 rotates forward or backward, so that the second push rod 25 moves upward or downward, and the second push rod 25 limits or opens the second limiting member 41, so that the electronic door lock is electronically driven;
(4) when the door lock is manually opened, the second limiting device 4 can be used with the first limiting device in a matched mode, the bolt connecting piece is sleeved on the second limiting piece 41, and the door can be opened when one end of the first push rod 35 is pushed into the bolt connecting piece of the door lock.
It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the invention is not restricted to details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim concerned.
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1. An unlocking device of an electronic lock is characterized in that: the method comprises the following steps:
a housing;
the electronic lock clutch is arranged in the shell and comprises a first shell, a first push rod, a lock sleeve and a lock cylinder; the lock comprises a first shell, a first push rod, a lock sleeve, a first stop block, a first push block, a lock core and a first push block, wherein the first push rod and the lock sleeve are sequentially sleeved in the first shell, the first push rod movably penetrates through the first shell, the first stop block is arranged on the first push rod and is arranged in the first shell, the first stop block is used for limiting the first push rod, the lock core is sleeved in the lock sleeve, and the lock sleeve is provided with the first push block corresponding to the first push rod; the first push rod extends out or retracts under the pushing of the lock cylinder and the lock sleeve;
the first limiting device comprises a first clamping ring, a first return spring and a first limiting piece; the first clamping ring, the first reset spring and the first limiting piece are sequentially sleeved on the first shell, one end of the first reset spring is arranged on the limiting column in the shell, and one end of the first limiting piece is arranged in the first reset spring;
the second limiting device comprises a second clamping ring, a first clamping block, a second return spring and a second limiting piece; the second clamping ring, the first clamping block, the second return spring and the second limiting piece are sequentially arranged on the first push rod, and the first clamping block is fixedly connected with the first limiting piece;
and the driving device is correspondingly arranged in the shell and is used for limiting the second limiting device.
2. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein: the driving device comprises a second shell, a motor, a rotating shaft, a transmission sheet, a fixed rod, a first fixed block and a second push rod; the second shell is correspondingly provided with an accommodating cavity corresponding to the motor, the fixed rod and the second push rod; the rotating shaft is sleeved on a driving shaft of the motor, the first fixing block is sleeved on the fixing rod, one end of the transmission piece is movably fixed on the first fixing block, the middle portion of the transmission piece is sleeved in the rotating shaft, and the other end of the transmission piece is connected with the second push rod.
3. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 2, wherein: the transmission piece is set to be an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is set to be an inverted V-shaped structure.
4. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 3, wherein: one end of the first fixing block, corresponding to the elastic sheet, is provided with a clamping groove for limiting one end of the elastic sheet.
5. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 4, wherein: the rotating shaft is provided with a spiral structure.
6. An unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: and a third reset spring is arranged on the fixed rod corresponding to the elastic sheet, the third reset spring is sleeved on the fixed rod, and the first fixed block is sleeved on the third reset spring.
7. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 6, wherein: one end of the second push rod is of an arc structure.
8. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein: the first fixture block is provided with an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove is provided with a first through hole, and the first fixture block is sleeved on the first push rod through the first through hole; the bottom end of the first fixture block is provided with two fixing columns corresponding to the first limiting part, and the first fixture block is fixedly connected with the first limiting part through the two fixing columns.
9. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 8, wherein: one side of the first clamping block is provided with a limiting through hole, a movable limiting telescopic rod is sleeved in the limiting through hole, one end of the limiting telescopic rod corresponds to one end of the second push rod and is arranged in an arc-shaped structure, and the other end of the limiting telescopic rod is used for limiting a second limiting part.
10. The unlocking device of an electronic lock according to claim 9, wherein: the top end of the first fixture block is provided with a protruding limiting block, the second reset spring and the second limiting part are sleeved in the accommodating groove of the first fixture block, one end of the second reset spring is clamped on the limiting block, and the second reset spring is used for resetting the second limiting part.
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