48264 A7 B7 經濟部智慧財產荀員工消資合作社印製 五、發明説明（i) 〔本發明之背景〕 本發明是關於一種重力靈敏鎖。當這種鎖處在第一方 位時係呈可操作狀態，而當處在第二方位時則呈其固定的 閉鎖狀態。 〔相關技術之說明〕 雖然已有其他發明人提出可供選擇性地容許以及避免 鎖具被開啓的各種不同的機構，但本發明人則未曾見過將 重力作用運用到鎖具之上的例子。 一些當今現有的閂鎖在其握柄之T型的切槽內結合一 個扣鉤配合的裝置。當該閂鎖處在閉鎖狀態時，該扣鉤裝 置則配適在該T型切槽的狹窄部份之內，因此可防止該握 柄被促動而開啓該鎖具。如欲開啓該閂鎖，首先必須將該 扣鉤裝置移動到該T型切槽的較寬部份之內。而且，該扣 鉤裝置必須以手動方式移置，而不是依靠例如本發明所採 取的重力作用以自動變換位置。 儘管不侷限於此用途，本發明主要係針對一個附著於 一汽車中央控制台的蓋子。這種控制台有時候係樞紐於一 水平狀態和一垂直狀態之間，其中該水平狀態係可通達該 控制台，而在該垂直狀態下該控制台則是容置在座位後側 之中。這一種閂鎖的例子可參見於Southco公司在1998年 第48卷目錄的第G-10頁中。但是，這種鎖並不能夠運用 重力以選擇性地容許或防止開啓該鎖具。 以上所參照之已發行的鎖具，無論是單一或組合，皆 無法闡述本發明之申請專利範圍所聲請者。 3 本紙悵尺度適用中國國家標隼（CNS ) A4規格（2!0X297公釐） (請先聞讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 、\v°48264 A7 B7 Printed by the Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employees' Cooperatives. V. Description of the Invention (i) [Background of the Invention] The present invention relates to a gravity-sensitive lock. When the lock is in the first position, it is in an operable state, and when in the second position, it is in a fixed locked state. [Explanation of Related Technology] Although other inventors have proposed various mechanisms that can selectively allow and prevent the lock from being opened, the inventor has never seen an example in which gravity is applied to the lock. Some of today's existing latches incorporate a clasp-fitting device in a T-shaped slot in the handle. When the latch is in the locked state, the clasp device is fitted within the narrow portion of the T-shaped slot, so the handle can be prevented from being actuated to open the lock. To open the latch, the hook device must first be moved into the wider part of the T-slot. Moreover, the clasp device must be manually displaced, rather than relying on, for example, the gravitational force employed by the present invention to automatically change positions. Although not limited to this use, the present invention is mainly directed to a cover attached to a center console of a car. This console is sometimes pivoted between a horizontal state and a vertical state, where the horizontal state is accessible to the console, and in the vertical state, the console is housed in the rear side of the seat. An example of such a latch can be found in Southco, Inc., Volume 48, 1998, pages G-10. However, such locks cannot use gravity to selectively allow or prevent the lock from being opened. The issued locks referred to above, whether single or combined, cannot explain the claims of the scope of patent application of the present invention. 3 The paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (2! 0X297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page), \ v °
T % 4482 Β4 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 Α7 Β7 五、發明説明（>) 〔本發明之槪要〕 本發明是關於一種重力靈敏鎖。當處在第一方位時， 該閂鎖係藉由拖曳在其上的抓握板片而開啓；而當處在第 二方位時，該閂鎖則是固定在其閉鎖狀態，以致對該板片 的拖曳動作將不會使該鎖具開啓。 該閂鎖包含一個基座組成件和一個擺動臂。該基座組 成件更包含一個基座、一個板片以及一個掣子。其中，該 板片係以鉸鏈的方式與該基座連結，並且該掣子係自該基 座而向下靠倚。該掣子包含一個易屈曲的鉤子以及至少一 個掛釘，其中該鉤子係用供在掣子的端部與衛鐵嚙合，而 該掛釘則是平行於該基座與該板片之間的鉸接構造。該擺 動臂的一端部係樞紐地附著於板片，並且在對應的端部包 含至少一個扣鉤，該扣鉤的尺寸和構造係用供與掣子的掛 釘嚙合。一個錘體係以與扣鉤相同的方向而自擺動臂向外 突伸。 該擺動臂係樞紐於一嚙合狀態與一脫離狀態之間。在 嚙合狀態中’該扣鉤係與掛釘嚙合；而在脫離狀態中，該 扣鉤則是與掛釘分離。當該擺動臂處在嚙合狀態時，若向 外拖曳該板片將會使得該擺動臂拉動該掛釘，因此可拖拉 該掣子使脫離與該衛鐵的嚙合而開啓該鎖具。當該擺動臂 處在脫離狀態時，若拖曳該板片將不會對該掣子產生作用 ，因而保持閂鎖的閉鎖。 該擺動臂從開啓狀態到閉鎖狀態的樞紐動作，係藉由 Μ力ί乍$於自擺動臂突出之錘體而受到控制。當該鎖具處 i張尺度適用中國國家^ ( CNS > M規格（2〖〇χ297公釐) — I- 爿4 n n n n n n n ^ (請先聞讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 448264 Α7 Β7 五、發明説明（>) 在一水平狀態時，重力會拖曳該擺動臂至其嚙合狀態。當 該鎖具處在一垂直狀態時，重力會拖曳該擺動臂至其脫離 狀態。 運用重力以選擇性地容許或防止該閂鎖的操作，對於 通達一汽車的中央控制台特別地有效用。這種控制台係可 在一水平狀態與一垂直狀態之間樞紐；其中，當控制台處 在水平狀態時係呈使用情形，並且可以使用其一內部的隔 間；而當控制台處在垂直狀態時，其係配適在座位的後側 β本發明的鎖具將可在控制台呈水平狀態時使容易運用控 制台，而當控制台呈垂直狀態時，則可防止其意外地被開 啓。 因此，本發明所提供之閂鎖的目的之一，係當其處在 一第一方位時可易於開啓。 本發明所提供之閂鎖的目的之二，係當其處在一第二 方位時可避免被開啓。 本發明所提供之閂鎖的目的之三，係可藉由重力而選 擇性地容許或避免該鎖具被開啓。 本發明的這些或其它目的將可經由下文中的敘述以及 申請專利範圍而更爲明晰。 〔圖式簡單說明〕 第1圖係一個依據本發明之重力靈敏鎖的立體圖； 第2圖係一個依據本發明之用於重力靈敏鎖的基座組 成件的立體圖； 第3圖係一個依據本發明之用於重力靈敏鎖的擺動臂 _____5 _ 本紙張尺度適用中ΐ國ϋ準（CNS ) Α4規格（2丨0X297公嫠了 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) •1Τ -線— 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 448264 A7 B7 五、發明説明（0) 的立體圖； 第4圖係一個依據本發明之重力靈敏鎖的側視圖，其 中顯示該鎖具正處在一垂直方位，並且其擺動臂處在脫離 的狀態；以及 第5圖係一個依據本發明之重力靈敏鎖的側視圖，其 中顯示其鎖具正處在一水平方位，並且其擺動臂處在嚙合 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 的狀態。 在貫穿所有的視圖中 件。 [元件符號說明〕 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 相同的參考標號代表相同的元 閂鎖 基座組成件 擺動臂 基座 板片 掣子 鉸鏈 扣鉤 掛釘 凸緣 固定孔穴 掛釘 臂部元件 固定端部 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS M4規格（210 X 297公釐） 44S2 © A7 B7 五、發明説明（（） 38 孔穴 40 鉤子 42 錘體 44 端部 46 蓋子 48 衛鐵 50 切槽 52 控制台 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 〔較佳實施例詳細說明〕 Γ 本發明是關於一種重力靈敏鎖。該鎖的開動情形係依 據重力作用對其所造成的方位而可選擇性地達成或避免。 請參閱第1圖1該閂鎖10包含一個基座組成件12和一個 擺動臂14。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 請參閱第2圖，該基座組成件12更包含一個基座16 、一塊板片18以及一個掣子20 該基座16和板片18係藉 由一個鉸鏈22而連結，而鉸鏈22之較佳以及建議採取的 型式爲一種驅動式鉸鏈。該掣子20係自相對於該板片18 的基座16而向下靠倚。該掣子20包含一個終止於一扣鉤 24內而易屈曲的端部44，且該端部44係偏離該板片18而 突伸。該掣子20更包含至少一個沿著其長度的掛釘26， 且該掛釘26係與該鉸鏈22平行。較佳且建議採用之掛釘 26的數目爲二。請參閱第4圖，較佳地，一個凸緣28係 自該板片18而向下靠倚，且包含至少一個自其而向外靠倚 的掛釘32，該掛釘32係與鉸鏈22平行。而且，較佳地， 7 本紙張尺度適用中國國家榇準（CNS ) A4規格（210X297公釐） 44B264 A7 B7 五、發明説明（i?) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 該基座16包含複數個用以附著於一蓋子(未圖示)的固定孔 穴30。 擺動臂14係如第3圖中所描繪。該擺動臂14包含至 少一個臂部元件34。該臂部元件34的數量應與掛釘26的 數量相等’以致該擺動臂14所包含之臂部元件34之較佳 且建議採用的數目爲二。每一個臂部元件34均包含一個固 定端部36 ’且該固定端部36可在其對置的端部定義一個 孔穴38和一個鉤子40。該鉤子40的尺寸和構造係用於與 一掛釘26嚙合。一個錘體42係以一個與該鉤子40相同的 方向而自該擺動臂14向外突伸。在該較佳的實施例中，該 錘體42包含一對端部，並且藉由該每個端部而分別附著於 其中之一個該成對的臂部元件34。該擺動臂14係樞紐地 附著於該板片18。一個較佳且建議採行的附著方法，係使 用配對的掛釘32和孔穴38而將該擺動臂14附著於該凸緣 28。其最終的閂鎖1〇即如第1 ' 4和5圖中所描繪者。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 第4和5圖中亦描繪閂鎖1〇的運用方式。該基座16 一般將會附著於一個蓋子46，因而定位使得該扣鉤24 — 衛鐵48配合。一個較佳且建議採行的衛鐵48係一種定義 在該控制台52內的切槽50。典型的汽車控制台52係可旋 轉至一水平的方位以供使用或通達至其儲藏的隔間(如第5 圖所示），或者可旋轉至一垂直的方位以便其配適在一座位 後側，因而容許乘客坐置在該控制台52所在的位置。這一 種控制台52 —般也包含一個可藉由掀起該蓋子46而供使 用的內部儲藏隔間。當該控制台52處在其水平方位時，錘 8 本紙張尺度適用中國國家棣举（CNS M4規格（2丨0X29?公釐） 448264 A7 B7 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作杜印製 五、發明説明（7) 體42受重力的作用而拖曳該夠子40，並使得飾子40與掛 釘26達成嚙合，以致當向上拉起該板片18即會拖動該擺 動臂14，並因而帶動該掣子20。此時該掣子20之易屈曲 的端部44將會折彎以容許該扣鉤24與該衛鐵48分離。後 續作用在該板片18的向上力量將提舉該蓋子46,以容許 通達該位在控制台52內部的儲藏區域。下降該蓋子46則 會導致該掣子20撞擊該控制台52，而折彎該易屈曲的端 部44並容許該扣鉤24與該衛鐵48達成嚙合，以固定該閉 合的蓋子46。 當該控制台52自其水平方位旋轉至垂直方位時，該作 用在錘體42上的重力會促使擺動臂14繞著該由掛釘32和 孔穴38所構成的樞軸而旋轉，以致鉤子40不再與掛釘26 嚙合。在這個方位中，在板片18上的拖曳動作會作用在該 擺動臂14上。然而，該拖曳的作用力將不會傳遞到掣子 20，以致該閂鎖10會維持閉鎖。若旋轉該控制台52至其 水平狀態，將使得該鉤子40恢復至其與掛釘26嚙合的情 形*因而容許藉由拖曳板片18而開啓該閂鎖10。因此， 只要當該控制台52呈水平時，該閂鎖10可容許蓋子46自 動地開啓，並且只要當該控制台52呈垂直時，該閂鎖1〇 也可防止該蓋子46被開啓。 吾人將可以瞭解到，本發明並非僅限於本說明書中所 敘述的較佳實施例，其也涵蓋下列申請專利範圍之範疇以 內的所有實施例。 ___9__________ 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS > A4規格（210X297公釐] "" (請先聞讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂T% 4482 Β4 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Α7 Β7 V. Description of the invention (>) [Summary of the invention] The invention relates to a gravity-sensitive lock. When in the first orientation, the latch is opened by the gripping plate dragged on it; while in the second orientation, the latch is fixed in its locked state so that The drag of the film will not cause the lock to open. The latch includes a base component and a swing arm. The base assembly further includes a base, a plate, and a catch. Wherein, the plate is connected to the base in a hinge manner, and the detent is leaned down from the base. The pawl includes a buckling hook and at least one peg, wherein the hook is used to engage the iron at the end of the pawl, and the peg is parallel to the base and the plate. Hinged construction. One end of the swing arm is pivotally attached to the plate and includes at least one clasp at the corresponding end, the clasp being sized and configured for engaging with the peg of the pawl. A hammer system protrudes outward from the swing arm in the same direction as the clasp. The swing arm is pivoted between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, the hook is engaged with the nail; in the disengaged state, the hook is separated from the nail. When the swing arm is in the engaged state, if the plate is dragged outwards, the swing arm will pull the peg, so the latch can be pulled out of the engagement with the guard iron to open the lock. When the swing arm is in the disengaged state, if the plate is dragged, it will not have an effect on the pawl, thus keeping the latch closed. The pivoting motion of the swing arm from the open state to the locked state is controlled by the force of the hammer protruding from the swing arm. When the scale of this lock is applicable to Chinese country ^ (CNS > M specification (2 〖〇χ297mm) — I- 爿 4 nnnnnnn ^ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 448264 Α7 Β7 Five Explanation of the invention (>) In a horizontal state, gravity will drag the swing arm to its engaged state. When the lock is in a vertical state, gravity will drag the swing arm to its disengaged state. Use gravity to select The ground permits or prevents the operation of the latch, and is particularly effective for accessing a central console of a car. This console can be a hub between a horizontal state and a vertical state; wherein, when the console is in a horizontal state The time is in use, and one of the internal compartments can be used; and when the console is in a vertical state, it is fitted to the rear side of the seat. The lock of the present invention will enable It is easy to use the console, and when the console is in a vertical state, it can be prevented from being accidentally opened. Therefore, one of the purposes of the latch provided by the present invention is to be easy when it is in a first position. The second purpose of the latch provided by the present invention is to prevent it from being opened when it is in a second position. The third purpose of the latch provided by the present invention is to selectively use gravity. Allow or prevent the lock from being opened. These and other objects of the present invention will be made clearer by the following description and the scope of patent application. [Simplified description of the drawings] Figure 1 is a gravity-sensitive lock according to the present invention. Perspective view; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a base component for a gravity-sensitive lock according to the present invention; Figure 3 is a swing arm for a gravity-sensitive lock according to the present invention _____5 _ This paper is applicable in the standard ΐ National Standards (CNS) Α4 specifications (2 丨 0X297) (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • 1T-line-printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Consumer Cooperatives 448264 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (0) is a perspective view; FIG. 4 is a side view of a gravity-sensitive lock according to the present invention, which shows that the lock is in a vertical position and its swing arm is in a disengaged state; and Figure 5 is a side view of a gravity-sensitive lock according to the present invention, showing that its lock is in a horizontal orientation, and its swing arm is in a state of being engaged by the consumer cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. [Element symbol description] 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 The same reference numerals represent the same meta latch base component parts swing arm base plate detent hinge clasp hook peg Flange fixing hole Hanging nail arm component fixed end (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) The size of the paper is applicable to the Chinese national standard (CNS M4 (210 X 297 mm) 44S2 © A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (() 38 holes 40 hooks 42 hammers 44 ends 46 covers 48 guards iron 50 notches 52 consoles (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) [Detailed description of preferred embodiments] Γ The present invention It's about a gravity-sensitive lock. The actuation of the lock can be selectively achieved or avoided according to the position caused by gravity. Referring to FIG. 1, the latch 10 includes a base member 12 and a swing arm 14. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, please refer to FIG. 2. The base component 12 further includes a base 16, a plate 18 and a detent 20. The hinge 22 is connected, and the preferred and recommended type of the hinge 22 is a driving hinge. The pawl 20 leans down from the base 16 of the plate 18. The pawl 20 includes an end portion 44 that flexes and terminates in a clasp 24, and the end portion 44 projects away from the plate 18. The latch 20 further includes at least one peg 26 along its length, and the peg 26 is parallel to the hinge 22. The number of better and recommended hanging nails 26 is two. Please refer to FIG. 4. Preferably, a flange 28 leans downward from the plate 18 and includes at least one peg 32 leaning outward from the peg 18. The peg 32 is connected to the hinge 22. parallel. And, preferably, 7 paper sizes are applicable to China National Standards (CNS) A4 specifications (210X297 mm) 44B264 A7 B7 V. Description of invention (i?) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) The The base 16 includes a plurality of fixing holes 30 for attaching to a cover (not shown). The swing arm 14 is as depicted in FIG. 3. The swing arm 14 includes at least one arm element 34. The number of the arm elements 34 should be equal to the number of the pegs 26 'so that the preferred and recommended number of the arm elements 34 included in the swing arm 14 is two. Each arm element 34 includes a fixed end portion 36 'and the fixed end portion 36 may define a cavity 38 and a hook 40 at opposite ends thereof. The hook 40 is sized and configured to engage a peg 26. A hammer body 42 projects outward from the swing arm 14 in the same direction as the hook 40. In the preferred embodiment, the hammer body 42 includes a pair of ends, and is attached to each of the pair of arm elements 34 by each of the ends. The swing arm 14 is pivotally attached to the plate 18. A preferred and recommended attachment method is to attach the swing arm 14 to the flange 28 using a pair of pegs 32 and holes 38. Its final latch 10 is as depicted in Figures 1'4 and 5. Printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Figures 4 and 5 also depict the use of latch 10. The base 16 will generally be attached to a cover 46, and is positioned so that the clasp 24 and the iron 48 cooperate. A preferred and recommended satellite iron 48 is a notch 50 defined in the console 52. A typical car console 52 can be rotated to a horizontal orientation for use or access to its storage compartment (as shown in Figure 5), or it can be rotated to a vertical orientation to fit behind a seat Side, thereby allowing passengers to sit in the same position as the console 52. This console 52 also typically includes an internal storage compartment that can be used by lifting the lid 46. When the console 52 is in its horizontal orientation, the paper size of Hammer 8 is applicable to China's national standard (CNS M4 specification (2 丨 0X29? Mm) 448264 A7 B7 Consumption cooperation by employees of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (7) The body 42 is dragged by the gravity 40 and causes the decoration 40 to engage with the hanging nail 26, so that when the plate 18 is pulled upward, the swing arm 14 is dragged, and thus Drive the pawl 20. At this time, the buckling end 44 of the pawl 20 will bend to allow the buckle 24 to be separated from the guard iron 48. The subsequent upward force on the plate 18 will lift the A cover 46 to allow access to the storage area inside the console 52. Lowering the cover 46 will cause the detent 20 to hit the console 52, bend the flexible end 44 and allow the clasp 24 Engagement with the satellite 48 to secure the closed lid 46. When the console 52 is rotated from its horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation, the gravity acting on the hammer body 42 will cause the swing arm 14 to circulate around the free hanging arm The pivot formed by the nail 32 and the hole 38 is rotated so that the hook 40 is no longer connected with the hook 26 engages. In this orientation, a drag action on the plate 18 will act on the swing arm 14. However, the drag force will not be transmitted to the pawl 20, so that the latch 10 will remain locked. Rotating the console 52 to its horizontal state will restore the hook 40 to its engagement with the peg 26 * and thus allow the latch 10 to be opened by dragging the plate 18. Therefore, only when the console 52 When horizontal, the latch 10 allows the lid 46 to open automatically, and as long as the console 52 is vertical, the latch 10 prevents the lid 46 from being opened. I will understand that the present invention is not It is limited to the preferred embodiments described in this specification, and it also covers all the embodiments within the scope of the following patent applications. ___9__________ This paper size applies to Chinese national standards (CNS > A4 specifications (210X297 mm) " " (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page)