JP3150956U - padlock - Google Patents

Abstract

A padlock having a fingerprint authentication function is provided. A fingerprint authentication unit 20 provided in a lock body 10 receives an operation of a start switch 50 to record at least one set of user's fingerprint samples, and also reads and records in advance an operator's fingerprint. When the collation with the fingerprint sample is performed and the collation result is exactly the same, when the power unit 40 activates the electronic lock 30, the temple 12 on the lock body is opened. Therefore, it is possible to remove all the hassle of carrying a key. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention particularly relates to a padlock having a fingerprint authentication function.

  Since the idea of “private property” has arisen in humankind, the need for a key has arisen to protect the safety of private property, groups, and individuals, and for thousands of years, the key has been widely used in daily life. In addition to being used, with the transition of society and the development of science and technology, its functions are gradually becoming more complete, and the production accuracy is also improving. Therefore, the application range of keys used only for doors, bags and boxes in the past has been expanded to office drawers, safes, various vehicles, suitcases, lockers in public places, and the like today.

  Of the various types of keys currently in use, the padlock (or cylinder lock) is one of the most convenient and practical keys to use. In the structure, a cylinder is mainly provided inside the key, and a chain is pivotally attached to one side of the outer end, and the other end of the chain is extended into the insertion hole and locked. To open the lock, insert the key into the cylinder, move the pin and rotate it to open the lock.

When using this type of known padlock, the key must always be carried, and there are the following disadvantages.
(1) When there are a large number of keys, it is necessary to carry various types of keys, which is not only heavy but also inconvenient to carry and has a bad appearance.
(2) Only after inserting the key and rotating the cylinder can the restriction on the locked insertion hole be lifted, but the user must always carry the key, which is very inconvenient. Another disadvantage is that it can be lost or damaged and cannot be unlocked.
(3) Keys for ordinary locks can be easily duplicated. In addition, locks for public lockers and personal boxes can be easily obtained by ordinary people and duplicated to strangers. After being asked to do so, the risk of the use of the locking device being stolen increases, which is another drawback.

  The main object of the present invention is to provide a padlock that switches from the lock mode to the unlock mode after completing the fingerprint authentication process by the internal fingerprint authentication unit.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a hard lock inside the padlock, use the insert chip to set and change the fingerprint data inside the lock body anew, and forcibly unlock it, and repeatedly use it on the padlock It is to have a function that can.

The invention of claim 1 includes a lock body, an internal space is provided inside the lock body, a window is provided on one side of the exterior, and a crane is provided on one side of the upper end of the lock body. One end of the lock body is movably extended into the insertion hole of the lock body, and at least the components of the fingerprint authentication unit, the electronic lock, and the power unit are provided in the internal space inside the lock body. The authentication unit is provided in a corresponding window portion and controlled by a start switch, and the electronic lock is connected to the fingerprint authentication unit and is designed to be fitted and fixed to the movable end of the crane. The power unit is fingerprint-authenticated. The padlock is characterized by supplying power necessary for the operation of the unit and electronic lock.
The device of claim 2 is the padlock according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is further connected to a hard lock, the hard lock includes an insertion slot, and an insertion chip is inserted to control the padlock. Yes.
The invention of claim 3 is the padlock according to claim 1, wherein the internal space in the lock body is divided into two internal spaces.
The invention of claim 4 is the padlock according to claim 1, wherein the internal space is divided into two upper and lower layers.
The invention of claim 5 is a padlock according to claim 4, wherein the upper layer internal space includes at least a fingerprint authentication unit, and the lower layer internal space includes a replaceable power unit. Yes.

  In order to achieve the above object, the “padlock” of the present invention mainly has a fingerprint authentication unit provided inside the lock body to record at least one set of user's fingerprint samples and to read the operator's fingerprint. Compare with the fingerprint sample recorded in advance. A separate electronic lock is locked or unlocked under the control of the fingerprint authentication unit 20.

  When implemented, the entire padlock is recorded with at least one set of user fingerprint samples by the fingerprint authentication unit, and after the operator's fingerprint is read by the fingerprint authentication unit, it is checked against the pre-recorded fingerprint sample. If the fingerprint matches the result of the verification, the electronic lock is activated and the temple on the lock body is opened. It has the convenience that does not require the use of a key, and it is possible to avoid the hassle of making it impossible to lock and unlock due to loss of the key.

  The padlock of the present invention has a feature that after the fingerprint authentication process is completed by the internal fingerprint authentication unit, the lock mode is switched to the unlock mode, and the fingerprint data can be changed or forcibly unlocked by the insertion chip.

It is front sectional drawing of this invention. 1 is an external view of the present invention. It is a back sectional view of the present invention. It is the partial sectional view seen from the back lower part of the present invention. It is an operation | movement flowchart of this invention.

  In order to clearly understand the contents of the present invention, the following description will be given with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the padlock disclosed in the present invention mainly includes a lock body 10, and the lock body 10 is mainly composed of a shock-resistant fracture-resistant metal, and has two insides. It is best to provide the internal space 11 and the internal space 111. The internal space 11 is for placing a precision part, and is best placed above the lock body 10. In addition, the power unit 40 is disposed in another internal space 111 to facilitate charging or replacement when there is no power, and the position below the lock body 10 is best.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a window 13 is provided on the front surface of the lock body 10. In addition, a temple 12 is provided on one side of the upper end of the lock body 10, and one end of the temple 12 extends in a movable state in the insertion hole 14 of the lock body 10. In the internal space 11 above the lock body 10, at least the fingerprint authentication unit 20, the electronic lock 30, and the power unit 40 are provided.

  The fingerprint authentication unit 20 is provided at 13 corresponding windows and is controlled by the activation switch 50. It is most convenient to provide the activation switch 50 slightly above the window 13 of the lock body 10, and both a sensor type switch and a touch type switch are possible. The fingerprint authentication unit 20 is provided inside the lock body 10 and records at least one user's fingerprint sample. The fingerprint of the operator is read and collated with the previously recorded fingerprint sample.

  The electronic lock 30 is connected to the fingerprint authentication unit 20 and is designed to fit with the movable end of the temple 12. The electronic lock 30 is driven by a motor or an electromagnet, and performs an operation of limiting the position of the temple 12.

  The power unit 40 disposed in the internal space 111 below supplies power necessary for the operation of the fingerprint authentication unit 20 and the electronic lock 30. The power unit 40 can be a general dry battery or a rechargeable battery.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hard lock 60 is connected to the fingerprint authentication unit 20 and includes an insertion slot 61. By inserting the movable insertion chip 70, the fingerprint sample of the fingerprint authentication unit 20 is changed, and a forced unlocking function is provided.

  Since the hard lock 60 and the insertion chip 70 are technically operated and operated using known products, their contents are omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5, when the present invention is used, the electric power unit 40 is used as a power source in the lock body 10, and a small amount of electric power is provided to the start switch 50. Normally, no electric power is wasted. In particular, when the activation switch 50 is a sensor-type switch, the position is also just above the window 13, so that when the user's finger pushes the window 13, it naturally senses and the fingerprint authentication unit 20 is turned on and the fingerprint is turned on. As well as fingerprint collation operation. If the fingerprint matches the result of the verification, the electronic lock 30 is activated, the padlock is switched to the unlocking mode, and the temple 12 on the lock body 10 is opened.

  The padlock of the present invention is switched from the locking mode to the unlocking mode simply by completing the fingerprint authentication process by the matching operation of the lock body 10, the fingerprint authentication unit 20, the electronic lock 30 and the power unit 40, and the start switch 50. It can be widely applied to locking bicycles, suitcases, lockers in public places, etc., eliminating the inconvenience of carrying keys and avoiding the problem of being unable to unlock keys due to the loss of keys. . In particular, since unlocking with a key is unnecessary, it is possible to effectively prevent the risk of theft by duplicating the key.

  Subsequent replacement or fingerprint change contents are changed by the hard lock 60 and the insertion chip 70, but normally, it can be stored in a safe place, is not required to be carried, and has no trouble in use.

  In the foregoing, an example of the padlock of the present invention has been provided, but the present invention is not disclosed yet, has novelty, high safety, convenient use, and high industrial utility value. Apply for a utility model based on the law. However, the description and drawings of the above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. Therefore, the structure, apparatus, features, etc. of the present invention are similar or similar. All objects are intended to be included within the scope of the invention and utility model claims of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Locking body 11 Internal space 111 Internal space 12 Tsuru 13 Window 14 Insertion hole 20 Fingerprint authentication unit 30 Electronic lock 40 Power unit 50 Start switch 60 Hard lock 61 Insertion slot 70 Insertion chip

Claims (5)

A lock body, an internal space is provided inside the lock body, a window is provided on one side of the exterior, a crane is provided on one side of the upper end of the lock body, and one end of the crane is It extends in the insertion hole in a movable state, and in the internal space inside the lock body, it is provided with at least the components of a fingerprint authentication unit, an electronic lock, and a power unit,
The fingerprint authentication unit is provided at a corresponding window location, and is controlled by a start switch,
The electronic lock is connected to the fingerprint authentication unit and is designed to be fitted and fixed to the movable end of the crane.
The power unit supplies power necessary for the operation of the fingerprint authentication unit and the electronic lock.   The padlock according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is further connected to a hard lock, and the hard lock includes an insertion slot and is controlled by inserting an insertion chip.   2. The padlock according to claim 1, wherein the internal space in the lock body is divided into two internal spaces.   The padlock according to claim 1, wherein the internal space is divided into two upper and lower layers.   5. The padlock according to claim 4, wherein the upper layer internal space includes at least a fingerprint authentication unit, and the lower layer internal space includes a replaceable power unit.

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