DE102020104745A1 - Locking system - Google Patents

Abstract

A locking system comprises a first locking part, a second locking part movable relative to the first locking part, and a lock which can be connected to the first locking part, the lock comprising a lock body having a first insertion channel for inserting a first locking part and a second insertion channel for inserting a second locking part and houses a locking mechanism which has a first drivable bolt for locking the first locking part and a second drivable bolt for locking the second locking part, the lock by means of the first locking part on the first locking part and the second locking part by means of the second locking part on the first Closing part is securable.

Description

The invention relates to a locking system comprising a first locking part, in particular a container, a second locking part movable relative to the first locking part, in particular a lid, and a lock that can be or is connected to the first locking part.

In numerous situations it is necessary or desired to protect objects or rooms from being accessed, for which purpose locking systems can be used. For example, it can be provided that confidential documents are kept in a container which can be securely closed by means of a lid and which can only be opened by the authorized user.

In order to be able to lock such a container securely, the container can be connected as a first closure part to a lock and a lid can be secured to the container by this lock as a second closure part. For example, a lid connected to the container and pivotable to open the container can be fixed on a pivotable side by means of a lock on the container in order to be able to lock the container securely. In order to secure a container in this way, especially U-bracket padlocks can be used which have a rigid and essentially U-shaped bracket. The legs of the U-bracket can be guided through respective openings on the lid and the container and locked on a lock body of the lock in order to fix the two locking parts to one another. Swivel padlocks, for example, can also be used. Another application example can include two door leaves (pivoting or sliding door leaves) as locking parts, which are securely connected to one another in the closed position by means of a lock in order to block access to a room accessible through the door. Another possible locking system can comprise a door frame and a door leaf that is movable relative to the door frame.

In most cases, however, it is necessary with such locking systems to completely detach the lock from the respective locking parts in order to open the locking system, whereby it may also be necessary, especially when using a U-bracket padlock, to remove the U-bracket from the Completely separate locking parts from the lock body. The process of opening and locking the locking system and, for example, a container can, however, turn out to be undesirably complex, since the lock or its shackle can, for example, tilt during a separation or connection with the locking parts. The need to separate the lock or the shackle from the locking parts can easily lead to a loss of the lock or lock parts, this risk being particularly increased in particular in the case of locking systems that require a complete separation of the respective shackle from the lock used . There is a particular risk of improper operation if the locking system or the lock is to be used by a large number of different people.

In the latter case, in particular, there is often the need to be able to carry out electronic operation or remote control of the lock and / or remote diagnosis or documentation with regard to the state of the lock and the locking system (open / closed). In the case of a container for storing confidential documents, for example, it may be desirable to document opening processes and to be able to determine when and, if applicable, by whom access to the documents has taken place.

It is an object of the invention to create a simple and easy-to-use locking system which, in particular, also ensures secure storage of the lock and quick and uncomplicated assignment of rights to open the locking system, the most up-to-date possible control of accesses and documentation of the opening processes or enable monitoring of the lock status.

This object is achieved by a locking system with the features of claim 1 and in particular in that the lock comprises a lock body which has a first insertion channel for inserting a first locking part and a second insertion channel for inserting a second locking part, the lock body accommodating a locking mechanism , which has a first drivable bolt for locking the first locking part in the first insertion channel and a second drivable bolt for locking the second locking part in the second insertion channel, the locking mechanism being designed to drive the first bolt and the second bolt independently of one another. The lock can be secured to the first locking part by means of the first securing part, and the second locking part can be secured to the first closing part by means of the second securing part, while the lock is already secured to the first closing part by means of the first securing part.

In such a locking system, the lock can be secured to a first locking part by means of a first locking part or it can already be secured, after which - that is, after the lock has already been secured to the first locking part by means of the first locking part - a second locking part can optionally be selected by means of a second locking part is secured to the first closure part. The first securing part thus serves to fasten the lock to the first locking part, in particular for the duration of several locking and unlocking operations of the second locking part. The second securing part is used to selectively lock or unlock the second locking part by means of the lock that is already attached to the first locking part.

Since the lock or its lock body has a respective insertion channel for inserting two locking parts and the locking mechanism is designed to selectively and independently lock locking parts inserted into the insertion channels and to release them for release from the lock body, the process of locking or connecting can of the lock with the first closure part can be decoupled from the process of securing the second closure part to the first closure part. Thus, the lock can be connected to the first locking part and secured or fixed to the first locking part by means of the first locking part independently of an insertion of the second locking part into the lock body and independently of a position of the second locking part relative to the first locking part. The lock and the first locking part can thus form a fixed, but optionally detachable unit.

The second locking part can optionally be secured or fixed to this unit by means of the second securing part by inserting the second securing part into the second insertion channel of the lock body and locking it therein. As a result, the second closure part can in particular be fixed on the first closure part against movement relative to the first closure part. The second locking part can in particular be connected to the second locking part or fixed to it, so that by locking the second locking part in the second insertion channel of the lock body, the second locking part is also directly secured to the unit of lock and first locking part. For example, a lid that is pivotably connected to a container can thus be fixed in a closed position on the container and access to an interior of the container can be prevented.

In order to be able to selectively open a locking system locked in the manner described, an authorized user can activate the locking mechanism to transfer the second bolt into a release position, so that the second securing part is released from the lock body and the second locking part is moved relative to the first locking part can. Since the two securing parts can be released independently of one another, the lock can remain connected to the first locking part as a unit by means of the first securing part. It is therefore not necessary to detach the lock from the first locking part in order to unlock the locking system and enable a relative movement of the two locking parts with respect to one another. Rather, the user can comfortably operate only the locking mechanism in order to enable a movement of the second closure part relative to the first closure part without having to move the lock. Optionally, however, the first securing part can also be released for release from the lock body by the user in order to be able to consciously remove the lock and, if necessary, replace it or use it in some other way. The actuation of the lock can thus be designed flexibly, whereby in particular different authorization levels for unlocking the first locking part (for completely removing the lock) or unlocking the second locking part (for releasing the second locking part) can be provided.

Furthermore, it is also possible to retrofit or upgrade existing containers or other locking systems with locks designed in this way in a simple and uncomplicated manner in order to enable more comfortable use of the respective locking system. Due to the design of the lock for the independent locking of the securing parts, no complicated assembly steps or adaptation processes are required. Rather, an already existing locking system can be conveniently used and operated directly by using a lock of the type described herein or by retrofitting with such a lock in the manner explained above.

To operate the locking mechanism, for example, several keys can be provided on the lock body, via which a user can enter a locking secret, for example a sequence of numbers, and select the insertion channel to be released or the security part to be released. Furthermore, to control the lock or the locking mechanism, a radio connection, for example with a mobile radio device of the user, a touchscreen or also a biometric sensor can be provided, which can check the fingerprint, for example of the authorized user. The locking mechanism can be designed to selectively actuate the first bolt and the second bolt independently of one another, in particular to move them from a release position to a locking position or vice versa, so that, for example, the respective securing parts can also be locked in response to a command from a user . As an alternative to this, it is possible for the bolts to be automatically transferred into the locking position when a securing part is inserted or to be permanently in the locking position if there is no command to transfer a bolt to the release position. For this purpose, the latches can be pretensioned, for example, in the direction of the locking position.

The locking system makes it possible to assign different authorization levels and, for example, to allow certain people to open the locking system by releasing the second securing part from the lock body, but not allowing the lock to be released from the first locking part.

For this purpose, different user rights can be assigned for unlocking the first bolt and unlocking the second bolt. For example, various locking secrets can be provided, the input of which leads to a movement of a respective bolt into the release position or enables the input of a command for such a movement. Furthermore, if the lock body is designed with a biometric sensor for checking fingerprints, different users can be authorized to operate the lock, with the fingerprint that has been identified, for example, being able to be assigned a respective authorization level. The assignment of directly personal locking secrets or the checking of fingerprints or other biometric identifiers of various persons authorized to open the locking system can also enable improved documentation of opening processes of the locking system, in that in addition to, for example, the time of an opening process, the person who did the opening can also be recorded Has opened the locking system.

In addition to the already explained design of the locking system with a container and a lid that can be fixed to it, such a locking system can in particular also have a first and a second door leaf second securing part can be secured on the unit of lock and first door leaf. The locking system can also comprise a door leaf which can be pivoted or displaced relative to a frame and which can be fixed to the frame to which the lock can be connected by means of the second securing part. Such door leaves can in particular enable access to buildings or vehicle interiors. In principle, it is also possible to fix the lock to the moving part of the locking system, for example a lid or a door, by means of the first securing part, so that the unit comprising the lock and the first securing part can be moved to lock the locking system.

Possible embodiments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims, the description and the figures.

In some embodiments, the first securing part can be designed in the shape of a pin. As an alternative or in addition, in some embodiments the second securing part can also be designed in the shape of a pin. In particular, the securing parts can be designed as respective pins with a thickened head, so that, for example, the first securing part can be inserted through a passage opening of the first closure part into the first insertion channel of the lock body, with the thickened head covering the passage opening and thereby fixing the lock.

In some embodiments, the second securing part can be attached to the second closure part. In particular, the second securing part can be screwed or welded onto the second closure part.

Furthermore, the second locking part can be designed as a pin protruding from the second locking part, wherein the second locking part can protrude from the locking part in particular in the direction of the lock or the second insertion channel. As a result, the entire closure system can always remain connected to one another without components thereof having to be separated from one another in order to enable a relative movement between the first closure part and the second closure part. Furthermore, only a predetermined relative movement between the two locking parts may be required to fix the second locking part to the first locking part, wherein the second securing part can be automatically inserted into the second insertion channel of the lock body and locked there. For example, as a result of a lid being pivoted to close a container, a second securing part protruding in the direction of the lock can be inserted and locked directly into the second insertion channel without the cover first being closed and the second securing part then being locked must be inserted manually into the second insertion channel in a further step. In the same way, for example, a pin protruding from a sliding door can also be automatically inserted into an associated second insertion channel as a result of the sliding door being closed.

In some embodiments, the first closure part can have a receiving section on which the lock can be mounted, for example by inserting the lock into the receiving section. In particular, the receiving section can be designed as a recess formed on an outside of the first closure part, into which the lock can be inserted for connection to the first closure part and which can surround the lock. The first locking part can thereby be matched in particular to the lock, whereby in principle a holder acting as an adapter can also be provided for the lock in order to enable an adaptation to locks of different sizes and, for example, to be able to retrofit existing locking systems with a lock of the type described. As an alternative to a recess, the receiving section of the first closure part can also be formed by an essentially planar surface. The lock can be mounted directly on the receiving section or by means of a bracket, as will be explained below.

The receiving section can have a first passage opening aligned with the first insertion channel and / or a second passage opening aligned with the second insertion channel. The passage openings can be closed circumferentially. Correspondingly, the first securing part and / or the second securing part can be inserted through the respective passage opening into the associated insertion channel. In particular, the lock can thereby be secured to the first locking part, the first securing part being designed in particular as a pin with a thickened head which engages over the first passage opening when the securing part is locked and thereby fixes the lock in the receiving section. Furthermore, the lock between the passage openings can be covered by the first closure part in a web-like manner in order to be able to achieve the most stable possible mounting of the lock in the receiving section.

In some embodiments, the first closure part can have a base part and a holder which is fastened to the base part and forms or delimits the receiving section of the first closure part. Such a holder can in particular be designed in the shape of a shell or a frame and encompass the lock, in particular in sections. The holder can thus act as an adapter, so to speak, in order to be able to insert the lock into the receiving section or to be able to form a receiving section. Such a two-part design of the first closure part with a base part and a holder can, in particular, simplify production in that the holder, which is to be matched to the lock as precisely as possible, can be manufactured separately from the base part and any manufacturing tolerances can be compensated for. In particular, the holder can also have respective holder passage openings that are aligned with the insertion channels in order to enable entry of the respective securing parts into the assigned insertion channels.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, the base part of the first closure part can have an outside and an inside, wherein the holder can be attachable to the outside of the base part, and wherein the holder can be fastened to the base part by means of fastening elements guided through the base part from the inside. For example, the holder and the lock can be attached to an outside of a container or can be connected to the container, the holder being fastened from the inside of the container. It can thereby be achieved that the fastening elements are not accessible or detachable from the outside, in particular when the cover is closed, and the holder cannot be unlawfully removed from the base part. In particular, the holder can be screwed onto the base part from the inside.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, the base part of the first closure part can have an outside and an inside, wherein the holder can have at least one fastening passage (e.g. fastening opening) through which a fastening element for attaching the holder to the outside of the base part can be passed, the fastening passage can be covered by the lock when the lock is mounted on the receiving portion (in particular is inserted into the holder). In particular, several fastening passages can be provided on the holder, through which respective fastening elements can be passed in order to attach the holder to the outside of the base part. For example, the holder can be screwed to the outside of the base part by means of several screws. Since the fastening passages are positioned in such a way that the lock inserted into the holder covers the fastening passages and correspondingly the fastening elements passed through, access to the fastening elements for releasing the holder from the base part can be reliably prevented. Due to the independent locking of the first securing part and the second securing part, the lock can remain in a predetermined position even when the locking system is open and be secured in this position by the first securing part, so that the fastening elements can only be accessed by persons who (also) want to transfer the first bolt in the release position and a removal of the lock from the holder are authorized.

In principle, the holder can also be connected to the base part and fixed to the base part by a combination of fastening elements, some of which can be attached to the outside and some of which can be guided through the base part from the inside.

In some embodiments, the first closure part can have an access side through which the lock can be inserted into the receiving section of the first closure part, wherein the first closure part can have a blocking section that partially overlaps the inserted lock on the access side. In particular, the access side can correspond to an outside of the closure part. Since the blocking section partially overlaps the lock on the access side, the blocking section can block the lock body against a translational removal movement perpendicular to its plane of extension or perpendicular to the plane spanned by the two insertion channels. The lock body can be inserted into the receiving section as long as no securing part is inserted into the insertion channels of the lock body. The blocking section can be formed directly on a receiving section of the first closure part or a base part of the first closure part or on a holder which forms or delimits the receiving section.

In some embodiments, the lock mounted on the receiving section or inserted into the receiving section and secured to the first locking part by means of the first securing part can be attached to or in the receiving section of the first locking part with respect to a pivot axis which perpendicularly intersects the axes of the two insertion channels of the lock body be pivoted a limited game. In particular, this can allow a slight deflection of the lock, for example, to be able to introduce a second securing part connected to the second locking part and protruding from this pin-shaped in the direction of the lock into the second insertion channel in a simplified manner by a pivoting movement. For example, for this purpose the lock can be mounted in the receiving section with a limited amount of play relative to the aforementioned blocking section.

The second securing part can be permanently attached to the second closure part. In particular, the second securing part can be fixed to the second locking part in a rigid or oscillating manner, i.e. with a limited one-dimensional or two-dimensional deflection play, in order to enable an, in particular slight, deflection between the second locking part and the second locking part. For this purpose, for example, a ball joint or a hinge connection can be provided between the second securing part and the second locking part. This makes it easier to insert the second locking part connected to the second locking part into the second insertion channel of the lock if the lock is fixed to the first locking part by means of the first locking part and is accordingly equally at most slightly deflectable. In particular, this can be provided in locking systems in which a pivoting movement is required to connect the two locking parts.

In some embodiments, the second securing part can be introduced into the second insertion channel of the lock body by a pivoting movement of the second locking part relative to the first locking part. In particular, such a closure system can include a container with a lid that can be pivoted relative to it or a frame with a pivotable door, wherein the second securing part can be arranged on the pivotable part and can be pivoted together with it.

In connection with the invention, a container can in particular be understood to mean a hollow structure with an access opening which can be closed by the second closure part (e.g. lid, door). In some embodiments, the container can be portable.

In some embodiments, the second locking part can cover the first insertion channel of the lock body when the second securing part is inserted into the second insertion channel of the lock body. If the second securing part is inserted into the second insertion channel of the lock body, the locking system is in a state in which it is desired to fix the two locking parts to one another in order to block access to the objects or spaces secured by the locking system. Since the first insertion channel can be covered by the second closure part in this state, it is possible to access the lock that is inserted into the first insertion channel and the lock on the the first locking part fixing the first securing part are counteracted. In particular, attempts to break open can thereby be prevented which are aimed at separating the lock from the locking parts and in particular the first locking part.

In some embodiments, the first insertion channel and the second insertion channel of the lock body can run adjacent and / or parallel to one another.

In some embodiments, the first bolt can engage laterally in the assigned insertion channel in a locking position and be withdrawn from the assigned insertion channel in a release position so that the first securing part can be removed from the insertion channel or detached from the lock body. Analogously to this, the second bolt can also engage laterally in the assigned insertion channel in a locking position and be withdrawn from the assigned insertion channel in a release position.

As an alternative to this, the first bolt and / or the second bolt can be designed to engage behind a respective blocking element which either engages laterally in the assigned insertion channel or is pushed back out of the assigned insertion channel. In such an embodiment, the bolts serve only indirectly to lock the respective securing part, for example in the case of an automatic function with spring-loaded blocking elements.

The first and the second bolt or the aforementioned blocking elements can be preloaded in the direction of a locking position in order to enable an automatic function, or the first bolt and the second bolt can be actively moved from a release position into a locking position by means of the locking mechanism and in particular at the command of a user be.

In some embodiments, the locking mechanism can be designed to selectively move the first latch from a locking position, in which the inserted first securing part is locked in the first insertion channel, into a release position, or to release it for a movement into a release position, in which the the first securing part is released for release from the lock body; or to move the second bolt from a locking position in which the inserted second securing part is locked in the second insertion channel into a release position or to release it for a movement into a release position in which the second securing part is released for release from the lock body.

In some embodiments, the locking mechanism can be designed as an electromechanical locking mechanism, the first bolt being electrically drivable and the second bolt being electrically drivable.

In some embodiments, the locking mechanism can include a respective electric motor for driving the first latch and the second latch. Accordingly, the two latches can be moved flexibly and independently of one another from a locking position into a release position by controlling the respective electric motor. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the locking mechanism can have a common electric motor for driving the first bolt and the second bolt. For example, such a common electric motor can drive a cam which is shaped such that, depending on the rotational position of the cam, the first bolt and the second bolt, or only the first bolt, or only the second bolt, or none of the bolts assumes a locking position to allow the latches to be adjusted independently. This can take place in particular by means of respective adapted radial expansions of the cam in the direction of the two insertion channels as a function of the rotational position.

• - Verriegelungsbefehle oder Entriegelungsbefehle eines Benutzers zu erfassen, und/oder
• - Bewegungen des ersten Riegels oder des zweiten Riegels zu steuern (z.B. durch Ansteuerung von entsprechenden Elektromotoren); und/oder
• - Bewegungen des ersten Riegels oder des zweiten Riegels zu erfassen (z.B. über zugeordnete Sensoren); und/oder
• - Benutzerrechte zu speichern (z.B. in einem zugeordneten Speicher) und anzuwenden (z.B. für eine Steuerung von Bewegungen des ersten Riegels oder des zweiten Riegels); und/oder
• - Zustands- oder Benutzungsinformationen des Schlosses (z.B. Öffnungszustand, Standort, Identität des Benutzers, Zeitpunkt der Benutzung) zu speichern; und/oder
• - Zustands- oder Benutzungsinformationen des Schlosses (z.B. Öffnungszustand, Standort, Identität des Benutzers, Zeitpunkt der Benutzung) auszugeben.

In some embodiments, the locking mechanism can have an electronic evaluation and control device, which can in particular be designed to

• - to detect locking commands or unlocking commands from a user, and / or
• - to control movements of the first bolt or of the second bolt (for example by controlling corresponding electric motors); and or
• - to detect movements of the first bolt or the second bolt (for example via assigned sensors); and or
• - to save user rights (for example in an assigned memory) and to use them (for example for controlling movements of the first bolt or the second bolt); and or
• - to save status or usage information of the lock (e.g. opening status, location, identity of the user, time of use); and or
• - Output status or usage information of the lock (e.g. opening status, location, identity of the user, time of use).

This enables, in particular, a quick and uncomplicated allocation and application of Rights to open the locking system, an up-to-date control of successful accesses as well as retrievable documentation of the opening processes and monitoring of the lock status are made possible. In particular, communication with a reporting center can also take place here, as will be explained below.

In particular, the evaluation and control device can be designed to selectively move the second bolt in response to a command from a user from a locking position into a release position. In particular, the evaluation and control device can be designed to selectively move both the second bolt and the first bolt independently of one another in response to a command from a user from the locking position into the release position. Furthermore, the evaluation and control device can also be designed to move the second bolt and / or the first bolt from the release position into the locking position by activating the locking mechanism in response to a command from the user. A user can enter commands for controlling the locking mechanism, for example via a touchscreen, respective keys, in particular for entering a locking secret, and / or a radio module and transmit them to the evaluation and control device.

In some embodiments, the lock body can have a radio module which is connected to the evaluation and control device for wirelessly receiving commands from a user for the locking mechanism and / or for wirelessly transmitting status or usage information to a user. For example, the radio module can use an NFC, an NB-loT, a Bluetooth, a Z-Wave, a WLAN / WiFi, an ANT, an EnOcean, an IP500, a KNX RF, a ZigBee Connection and / or a cellular connection to a mobile device, in particular a cellular device, of the user and enable communication.

Furthermore, the radio module can be connected to a signaling center via at least one of the connections mentioned. Such a reporting center can comprise a central database for storing information received from a plurality of connected locks and / or a central control device for controlling a plurality of connected locks. The reporting center can thus serve in particular as a platform for the management of a large number of locks, which can be coupled to the reporting center via their radio modules. For example, such a reporting center can be formed by a PC, which can be provided for the central control of various devices, for example in a building.

In particular, in addition to receiving commands from the user via the radio module, a locking status, in particular of the second security part, can be transmitted so that a user who is away from the lock or the locking system can always be informed whether the locking system is locked or opened is. For example, a user or the reporting center can be notified when there is legitimate or possibly unlawful access to documents or objects stored in a container. Information about the person who opens the locking system and corresponding time data can also be transmitted here. Such information (possibly collected and temporarily stored) can also be forwarded via the radio module and then stored, for example, in a central database or a central memory of the said reporting center in order to be able to document and subsequently retrace opening operations of the locking system.

In some embodiments, the lock body can have at least one sensor which is connected to the evaluation and control device and which is designed to facilitate the release of the second securing part to be detected by the lock body and to generate a corresponding detection signal. Such a sensor can for example be designed as a mechanical contact sensor and arranged at a lower end of the second insertion channel within the lock body, so that the sensor can be contacted by the inserted second securing part. If, on the other hand, the second securing part is detached from the lock body and the locking system is unlocked, there is no contact with the sensor, so that, for example, the opening of a container can be detected. In principle, such a sensor can also be designed in a different way, for example as a contactless detecting sensor (in particular magnetic, capacitive or optically detecting) and arranged at different points in the vicinity of the second insertion channel in order to be able to be triggered by the second securing part. Furthermore, the lock body can comprise a further sensor in order to also be able to detect the detachment of the first securing part from the lock body.

In some embodiments, the evaluation and control device can be designed to generate an information signal in response to the corresponding detection signal, which represents at least information about the detected detachment of the second securing part from the lock body. In this case, for example, only information about the fact that a release has taken place can be transmitted, wherein a large number of further information can also be represented by the information signal. For example, the time of release, the location of the locking system, for which the lock can include, for example, a GPS module or some other location detection module, or the time interval to a previous release can be transmitted by the information signal.

The evaluation and control device can be designed to transmit the information signal to the user or another specific person or to a reporting center. Alternatively or additionally, the lock body can have a memory, wherein the evaluation and control device can be designed to transmit the information signal to the memory and to write the at least one piece of information into the memory, wherein the memory can be read out by the user. For example, the information signal can be sent via the radio module already mentioned to a mobile radio device of the user or to a reporting center, whereby the evaluation of the information signal for reproducing and displaying the information contained can be carried out by an application (app) on the mobile radio device or by a PC.

In general, the mobile radio device or the reporting center can store the information received, for example to enable subsequent checking of the opening processes that have taken place. The reporting center can provide a central and readable database in which all information about the locking system or its status can be checked and retrieved at any time. As an alternative or in addition to such a central database, the lock body can have a memory which can be read out via the radio module, for example at the request of the user or the reporting center, in order to be able to transmit the information present in the memory. A user can thus understand the stored, in particular all, opening processes of the locking system and, for example, determine the point in time at which objects or documents stored in a container were accessed.

In some embodiments, the lock body can include a location sensing module. The location detection module can in particular be connected to the named evaluation and control device, wherein the evaluation and control device can store or output a position signal from the location detection module. In particular, by detecting the location, the position of the locking system can be communicated to a user or a reporting center automatically or on the basis of a query, for example via the said radio module. In particular in the case of locking systems that are moved between different locations, for example to deliver to a customer, the location can be tracked at any time and, for example, it can be checked that the locking system is only opened at the destination. For example, this can be provided in the case of locking systems for securing receptacles or containers, wherein the location detection module can in particular be designed as a GPS receiver. Furthermore, the location detection module can also be designed for communication with local location determination systems, which can be provided, for example, for determining positions in a specific building.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, the lock can have an alarm device which is designed to trigger an alarm when an attempted break-in or manipulation is detected. For example, such an alarm device can include an acceleration or vibration sensor, so that an attempt to break in can be detected on the basis of the vibrations usually associated therewith. The alarm device can in particular comprise a loudspeaker and be designed to trigger an acoustically perceptible alarm signal in order to make people in the vicinity of the locking system aware of the attempted break-in. Furthermore, in the case of locks with a radio module, the alarm device can also be designed to transmit the alarm signal via the radio module to a user who is remote from the locking system or to a signaling center. Generated alarm signals, for example with information about the time of the alarm, can also be stored in a memory comprised by the lock body or transmitted via the radio module to a central database in order to support a subsequent review of the reasons for the alarm being triggered.

The invention further relates to the use of a lock, a first locking part and a second locking part, the lock having a lock body which houses a locking mechanism and has a first insertion channel for inserting the first locking part and a second insertion channel for inserting the second locking part, wherein the locking mechanism has a first drivable bolt for locking the first securing part in the first insertion channel and a second drivable bolt for locking the second Having securing part in the second insertion channel, and wherein the locking mechanism is configured to drive the first bolt and the second bolt independently of one another; namely for securing the lock by means of the first securing part on a first locking part and for securing a second locking part by means of the second securing part on the first locking part. The lock can in particular be designed according to one of the embodiments disclosed herein.

The invention is described below purely by way of example using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawings.

• 1A und 1B jeweilige perspektivische Ansichten eines ersten Verschlussteils eines Verschlusssystems,
• 2A und 2B jeweilige perspektivische Ansichten des ersten Verschlussteils und eines damit verbundenen zweiten Verschlussteils des Verschlusssystems,
• 3A bis 3C jeweilige perspektivische Ansichten einer Halterung des Verschlussteils und eines darin einsetzbaren Schlosses des Verschlusssystems,
• 4A bis 4C zwei perspektivische Ansichten sowie eine seitliche Schnittdarstellung der Halterung bei eingesetztem Schloss, und
• 5 eine schematische Darstellung des Schlosses.

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• 1A and 1B respective perspective views of a first locking part of a locking system,
• 2A and 2 B respective perspective views of the first closure part and an associated second closure part of the closure system,
• 3A until 3C respective perspective views of a holder of the locking part and a lock of the locking system that can be inserted therein,
• 4A until 4C two perspective views and a side sectional view of the holder with the lock inserted, and
• 5 a schematic representation of the castle.

1A shows a first closure part 13th a locking system 11 , wherein the first closure part 13th is designed as a container with an open top and a base part 41 as well as a bracket 43 includes. As the 2A and 2 B show is with the first closure part 13th a second closure part forming a lid of the container 15th connected, the second closure part 15th around a pivot axis S1 is pivotable to the first closure part 13th or to be able to close or open the container.

The bracket 43 can be done on an outside 45 of the first closure part 13th in a receiving section 35 be inserted so that the bracket 43 in the inserted state the receiving section 35 of the first closure part 13th limited (cf. 1A , 1B , 2A and 2 B) . The attachment of the bracket 43 however, takes place from the inside 47 of the first closure part 13th , including those in the receiving section 35 inserted bracket 43 by means of several fastening elements, here designed as screws 49 with a frame 73 and the first closure part 13th can be connected. The fasteners 49 , which can be hardened or unhardened, from the inside 47 of the first closure part 13th starting in the respective fastening channels 75 the bracket 43 screwed to the bracket 43 in the receiving section 35 to fix (see in particular 1 B) . If the second closure part 15th on the first closure part 13th secured or the lid of the container is closed, are the fastening elements 49 thus not accessible from the outside, so that a loosening of the bracket 43 from the base part 41 can be prevented (see also 2 B) .

The bracket 43 furthermore has a first holder passage opening 69 and a second holder passage opening 71 on which im with the base part 41 connected state of the bracket 43 with a respective one on the base part 41 formed first passage opening 37 or second passage opening 39 align (see in particular 1A and 2A) . As 2A shows, can a pin-shaped first securing part 23 through the first passage opening 37 and the first bracket through hole 69 are passed through, while a second securing part 27 through the second passage opening 39 and the second holder passage opening 71 through into the receiving section 35 can be led into it. The second part of the fuse 27 is permanent with the second closure part 15th connected and can by pivoting the second closure part 15th around the pivot axis S1 directly through the second passage opening 39 and the second holder passage opening 71 are passed through, so that the first securing part 23 and the second securing part 27 in the closed state of the first closure part 13th or the container in the receiving section 35 of the first closure part 13th protrude (cf. 2 B) . The second part of the fuse 27 can in particular pendulum (for example via a hinge connection) with the second closure part 15th be connected to a certain deflection or pivoting of the second securing part 27 relative to an orientation perpendicular to the plane in which the second closure part is located 15th extends, to enable and guide the second securing part 27 through the second passage opening 39 and the second holder passage opening 71 to ease through.

To the second closure part 15th secure on the first closure part 13th fix and the locking system 11 Being able to lock can be a lock 17th via an access page 51 in the receiving section 35 or the bracket 43 are used on which the securing parts 23 and 27 can be locked (cf. 3A until 3C ). The lock provided for it 17th and inserting it into the holder 43 or the Receiving section 35 which the bracket 43 limited, is in the 3A until 4C illustrated. For the sake of clarity, only the lock is shown 17th and the bracket 43 shown with the bracket 43 especially as in the 1A and 1B illustrated initially with the first closure part 13th can be connected before the lock 17th in the holder 43 is used. Alternatively, you can also use the lock 17th and the bracket 43 together in the receiving section 35 can be used (without securing parts 23 and 27 ). To illustrate how the lock works 17th is the lock 17th also schematically in 5 shown.

The lock used 17th has a lock body 19th with a first insertion channel 21 and a second insertion channel 25th on, the first securing part 23 into the first insertion canal 21 and the second securing part 27 into the second insertion channel 25th is insertable. The first insertion channel extends here 21 along a first axis A1 and the second insertion channel 25th along a second axis A2 , with the axes A1 and A2 are aligned parallel to each other (cf. 5 ).

The lock body 19th also houses an electromechanical locking mechanism 29 , by means of which the introduced fuse parts 23 and 27 optionally on the lock body 19th lockable or for removal from the respective insertion channels 21 and 25th and detaching from the lock body 19th are approvable (cf. 5 ). To do this, the locking mechanism includes 29 an electrically driven first bolt 31 which is in an in 5 illustrated locking position in the first insertion channel 21 protrudes and the first safety part 23 by engaging in an indentation 36 on the lock body 19th locked. By pulling back the first bolt 31 by means of a first electric motor 55 from the first insertion channel 21 can be the first bolt 31 by the locking mechanism 29 transferred into a release position or released for such a movement, so that the first securing part 23 from the first insertion channel 21 can be taken. The locking mechanism further comprises 29 one by means of a second electric motor 57 second drivable latch 33 to be independent of the first fuse part 23 that in the second insertion channel 25th introduced second securing part 27 in the same way optionally on the lock body 19th lock or for a release from the lock body 19th to be able to share.

The lock 17th can from the access side 51 in the holder 43 or the receiving section 35 of the first closure part 13th be used so that the insertion channels 21 and 25th in alignment with the mounting openings 69 and 71 and accordingly also with the passage openings 37 and 39 of the first closure part 13th can be arranged (see in particular 4A and 4B) . Around the inserted lock 17th against a translational removal from the holder 43 secure in a direction perpendicular to the plane in which the axes A1 and A2 the insertion channels 21 and 25th run, points the bracket 43 a blocking section 53 on which lock is used 17th on a holding portion 77 overlaps. Around the castle 17th correctly in the holder 43 to be introduced is therefore a combination of a translational movement of one of the holding section 77 opposite end of the lock 17th in the direction of the blocking section 53 and a pivoting movement about a pivot axis S2 required how 3C shows.

That in the holder 43 inserted lock 17th is also with a slight angular play from the blocking portion 53 encompassed so that the lock 17th around the pivot axis in the amount predetermined by the game S2 in the holder 43 is pivotable (cf. 4C ). In particular, this pivoting of the lock 17th also take place or be possible if already the first securing part 23 through the first passage opening 37 and the first bracket through hole 69 into the first insertion canal 21 of the lock body 19th is introduced. This enables the second securing part to be inserted 27 into the second insertion channel 25th as a result of a pivoting movement of the second closure part 15th around the pivot axis S1 simplified (see also 2A) . Alternatively or additionally, the second securing part 27 , as already explained, with a limited deflection play on the second closure part 15th be attached (not shown) to pivot into the second insertion channel 25th to facilitate.

By using the lock 17th as part of the locking system 11 can ensure safe, comfortable and easy use and operation of the locking system 11 be made possible. By the locking mechanism 29 a first electric motor 55 to drive the first bolt 31 and a second electric motor 57 to drive the second bolt 33 includes, the latch can 31 and 33 independently driven and the securing parts 23 and 27 independently of each other on the lock body 19th locked or for release from the lock body 19th be released (cf. 5 ). This possibility of independent locking of the two securing parts 23 and 27 can the lock 17th initially through the first securing part 23 with the first closure part 13th connected and fixed to it, so that the lap 17th with the first closure part 13th can form a firmly connected, but optionally detachable unit. The first securing part can do this 23 at in the receiving section 35 inserted lock 17th through the first passage opening 37 of the base part 41 and the first mounting passage opening 69 the bracket 43 through into the first entry channel 21 out and there by means of the first bolt 31 is locked (see in particular 2A , 4A , 4B and 5 ). Independent of an insertion of the second securing part 27 into the second insertion channel 25th or independently of the relative position of the second closure part 15th to the first closure part 13th can the lock 17th thus firmly in the locking system 11 to get integrated.

Is based on the representation of the 2A the second closure part 15th by pivoting about the pivot axis S1 in contact with the first closure part 13th brought (closed position), can automatically the associated and in the direction of the receiving section 35 or the lock used 17th outstanding second securing part 27 into the second insertion channel 25th are introduced and there - also automatically based on a user command - by means of the second bolt 33 be locked (see in particular 2A , 2 B and 5 ). With the first closure part closed 13th conceals the second closure part 15th also the first securing part 23 and thus the first insertion channel 21 so that external access to the first security part 23 , for example in the course of attempts to break into or manipulate the lock to release it 17th from the receiving section 35 , can be counteracted (cf. 2 B) .

By optionally transferring the second bolt 33 into the release position by means of the second electric motor 57 can after such a blocking of the locking system 11 the second closure part 15th released and opposite the first closure part 13th be moved in the direction of an open position to allow access to the container. The release of the second securing part can thereby 27 , by controlling the second electric motor 57 , completely independent of the locking of the first safety part 23 done so that the lock 17th furthermore a common unit with the first closure part 13th can form. Accordingly, it is not necessary to use the securing parts 23 and 27 or the lock 17th of the closure parts 13th and 15th to solve to an opening of the locking system 11 to enable. Rather, all components of the locking system can 11 always remain connected, thus avoiding a possible loss of one of the components of the loss system 11 can be reliably counteracted.

As 5 further illustrated includes the lock body 19th an evaluation and control device 59 which with the locking mechanism 29 connected and for controlling the locking mechanism 29 is trained. The evaluation and control device 59 comes with a radio module 61 connected to wireless commands from a user or a control panel to control the locking mechanism 29 to be able to receive and / or send information to the user. For example, the radio module 61 be designed to communicate with a mobile device of the user via a Bluetooth, a WiFi / WLAN connection and / or a cellular connection. This can enable a user to comfortably, for example via an app of a mobile radio device, control commands for the locking mechanism 29 to the lock 17th to be transmitted, for example to the second bolt 33 to move into the release position and the second closure part 15th relative to the first closure part 13th to be able to move. Furthermore, the radio module 61 be designed to communicate with the reporting center via a cellular connection, for example to receive information about access rights or to transmit documentation of current or previous opening processes to the reporting center.

At the ends of the first insertion channel 21 and the second insertion channel 25th are also respective sensors 67a and 67b arranged, which are designed to be the respective inserted securing part 23 respectively. 27 capture. The sensors 67a and 67b which can be designed as mechanical contact sensors, for example, also enable the securing parts to be released 23 and 27 from the lock body 19th to detect and a corresponding detection signal to the evaluation and control device 59 to submit. This information can then, for example, via the radio module 61 be transmitted to a user or a reporting center, so that the user in particular movements of the second closure part 15th relative to the first closure part 13th can be displayed and the user can be informed about opening processes of the locking system. In addition to this, time information can be transmitted to a user or a reporting center, for example, so that a user can also be informed of a point in time at which the locking system is opened. For example, the evaluation and control device 59 comprise a timing device.

Furthermore, the lock body 19th a location detection module 65 on, so that a user or a signaling center via the radio module 61 also information about the location of the castle 17th and thus the locking system 11 can be transmitted. This can be especially true for locking systems 11 be relevant to that Lock items to be sent, in that a user can use the information transmitted to ensure that the locking system 11 is only opened at the intended location by the authorized addressee.

As an alternative or additional possibility for a direct transmission of the mentioned information to a user or to a reporting center is with the evaluation and control device 59 a memory 63 connected, the evaluation and control device 59 can be designed for this purpose, in particular when the second securing part is released 27 from the lock body 19th determined information in the memory 63 to be registered and only in response to a request from a user or a reporting center via the radio module 61 to be transmitted to the user or the reporting center. As a result, all of the information can also be made available to an authorized user, for example in the case of a short-range radio connection, for example a Bluetooth connection, when the latter is in the vicinity of the locking system 11 and want to do a review.

In the embodiment shown, the receiving section is 35 on the outside 45 of the first closure part 13th formed by a recess into which the holder 43 is used (cf. 1A , 1B , 2A and 2 B) . Alternatively, the outside can 45 of the first closure part 13th have a substantially planar surface or continuous wall on which the holder 43 is put on. In such an embodiment, the lock 17th when it is at the receiving section 35 is mounted, fastening passages or externally accessible fastening elements (eg screws, threaded bolts) for fastening the bracket 43 cover up.

The lock shown here 17th thus enables comfortable use and operation of the locking system 11 and can advantageously be independent of a fixation of the second closure part 13th with the first closure part 13th be connected to one unit. The use of such a lock 17th as part of a locking system 11 , for example also for locking doors, can correspondingly improve the functionality of existing locking systems to a large extent, so that such locks 17th especially suitable for retrofitting existing locking systems.

List of reference symbols

11

Locking system

13th

first closure part

15th

second closure part

17th

lock

19th

Lock body

21

first insertion channel

23

first safety part

25th

second insertion channel

27

second securing part

29

Locking mechanism

31

first latch

33

second latch

35

Receiving section

36

indentation

37

first passage opening

39

second passage opening

41

Base part

43

bracket

45

Outside

47

inside

49

Fastener

51

Access page

53

Blocking section

55

first electric motor

57

second electric motor

59

Evaluation and control device

61

Radio module

63

Storage

65

Location detection module

67a

Sensor on the first insertion channel

67b

Sensor on the second insertion channel

69

first holder passage opening

71

second holder passage opening

73

frame

75

Fastening channel

77

Holding section

A1

Axis of the first insertion channel

A2

Axis of the second insertion channel

S1

Pivot axis of the second closure part

S2

Swivel axis of the lock

Claims (23)

Closure system (11) comprising a first closure part (13), in particular a container, a second closure part (15), in particular a lid, which can be moved relative to the first closure part (13), and a lock (17) which can be connected to the first closure part (13), wherein the lock (17) comprises a lock body (19) which has a first insertion channel (21) for inserting a first locking part (23) and a second insertion channel (25) for introducing a second locking part (27), wherein the lock body (19) houses a locking mechanism (29) which has a first drivable bolt (31) for locking the first locking part (23) in the first insertion channel (21) and a second drivable bolt (33) for locking the second locking part ( 27) in the second insertion channel (25), the locking mechanism (29) being designed to drive the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33) independently of one another, wherein the lock (17) can be secured to the first locking part (13) by means of the first securing part (23), and wherein the second locking part (15) can be secured to the first locking part (13) by means of the second securing part (27), while the lock (17) is already secured to the first locking part (13) by means of the first securing part (23). Locking system (11) Claim 1 wherein the first securing part (23) is designed in the shape of a pin, and / or wherein the second securing part (27) is designed in the shape of a pin. Locking system (11) Claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second securing part (27) is attached to the second closure part (15). Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first locking part (13) has a receiving section (35) on which the lock (17) can be mounted, the lock (17) in particular in the receiving section (35) designed as a recess ) can be used. Locking system (11) Claim 4 wherein the receiving section (35) has a first passage opening (37) aligned with the first insertion channel (21) and / or a second passage opening (39) aligned with the second insertion channel (25). Locking system (11) Claim 4 or 5 wherein the first closure part (13) has a base part (41) and a holder (43) which is fastened to the base part (41) and forms or delimits the receiving section (35) of the first closure part (13). Locking system (11) Claim 6 wherein the base part (41) of the first closure part (13) has an outside (45) and an inside (47), the holder (43) being attachable to the outside (45) of the base part (41), the holder ( 43) can be fastened to the base part (41) by means of fastening elements (49) guided from the inside (47) through the base part (41). Locking system (11) Claim 6 , wherein the base part (41) of the first closure part (13) has an outer side (45) and an inner side (47), the holder (43) having at least one fastening passage through which a fastening element for attaching the holder (43) to the Outside (45) of the base part (41) can be carried out, wherein the fastening passage is covered by the lock (17) when the lock (17) is mounted on the receiving portion (35). Closure system (11) according to one of the Claims 4 until 8th wherein the first locking part (13) has an access side (51) through which the lock (17) can be inserted into the receiving section (35) of the first locking part (13), and wherein the first locking part (13) has a blocking section (53) which partially overlaps the inserted lock (17) on the access side (51). Closure system (11) according to one of the Claims 4 until 9 , wherein the lock (17) inserted into the receiving section (35) and secured to the first locking part (13) by means of the first securing part (23) is in the receiving section (35) of the first locking part (13) with respect to a pivot axis (S2), which the axes (A1, A2) of the two insertion channels (21, 25) of the lock body (19) intersects perpendicularly, is mounted pivotably with a limited play. Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second securing part (27) is permanently attached to the second locking part (15). Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second securing part (27) can be introduced into the second insertion channel (25) of the lock body (19) by a pivoting movement of the second locking part (15) relative to the first locking part (13). Closure system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second closure part (15) the first insertion channel (21) of the Lock body (19) covered when the second securing part (27) is inserted into the second insertion channel (25) of the lock body (19). Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking mechanism (29) is designed to lock the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33) independently of one another from a respective locking position in which the respective inserted securing part (23, 27 ) is locked in the associated insertion channel (21, 25), to move into a respective release position or to be released for a movement into a respective release position in which the respective securing part (23, 27) is released for release from the lock body (19) . Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking mechanism (29) is designed as an electromechanical locking mechanism (29), wherein the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33) can be driven electrically; and / or wherein the locking mechanism (29) has a respective electric motor (55, 57) for driving the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33), or wherein the locking mechanism (29) has a common electric motor (55, 57) for Driving the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33) identifies. Locking system (11) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lock (17) has an electronic evaluation and control device (59) which is designed to - to detect locking commands or unlocking commands from a user; and or - to control movements of the first bolt (31) or of the second bolt (33); and or - to detect movements of the first bolt (31) or of the second bolt (33); and or - save and apply user rights; and or - to store status or usage information of the lock (17); and or - Output status or usage information of the lock (17). Locking system (11) Claim 16 wherein the lock body (19) has a radio module (61) which is connected to the evaluation and control device (59) and which is designed to - wirelessly receive commands from a user for the locking mechanism (29); and / or - to transmit status or usage information of the lock (17) wirelessly to a user or to a reporting center. Locking system (11) Claim 16 or 17th , wherein the evaluation and control device (59) is designed to drive the second bolt (33) in response to a command from a user. Closure system (11) according to one of the Claims 16 until 18th , wherein the lock body (19) has a sensor (67b) which is connected to the evaluation and control device (59) and which is designed to detect and activate the detachment of the second securing part (27) from the lock body (19) generate corresponding detection signal. Locking system (11) Claim 19 , wherein the evaluation and control device (59) is designed to generate an information signal in response to the corresponding detection signal, which represents at least information about the detected release of the second securing part (27) from the lock body (19). Locking system (11) Claim 20 , wherein the evaluation and control device (59) is designed to transmit the information signal to a user or to a reporting center; and / or wherein the lock body (19) has a memory (63), the evaluation and control device (59) being designed to write the at least one piece of information into the memory (63). Closure system (11) after a Claims 16 until 19th , wherein the lock body (19) has a location detection module (65) which is connected to the evaluation and control device (59), wherein the evaluation and control device (59) is designed to store a position signal of the location detection module (65) or to spend. Use of a lock (17), a first securing part (23) and a second securing part (27), the lock (17) having a lock body (19) which houses a locking mechanism (29) and a first insertion channel (21) for insertion of the first securing part (23) and a second insertion channel (25) for inserting the second securing part (27), the locking mechanism (29) having a first drivable bolt (31) for locking the first securing part (23) in the first insertion channel (21) ) and a second drivable bolt (33) for locking the second securing part (27) in the second insertion channel (25), and wherein the locking mechanism (29) is designed to lock the first bolt (31) and the second bolt (33) to be driven independently of one another, the lock (17) being designed in particular according to one of the preceding claims, to secure the lock (17) to a first locking part (13) by means of the first locking part (23), and to secure a second locking part (15) to the first locking part (13) by means of the second locking part (27), while the lock ( 17) is already secured to the first closure part (13) by means of the first securing part (23).

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