1373549 九、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 相關申請案之交互參照 本申請案聲請美國專利申請案第11/766, 462號（標題 為密碼鎖’申请曰2007年6月21日）以及美國專利申請 案第11/952, 578號（標題為“密碼鎖”，申請日2〇〇7年12 月7曰）的權益，以及在不與本申請案衝突的情形下，將兩 案的全部内容併入本文作為參考資料。 10</ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> <RTIgt; U.S. Patent Application No. 11/952, 578 (titled "Password Lock", application date 2 December 7:7), and in the absence of conflict with this application, the two cases The entire contents are incorporated herein by reference. 10
2〇 【先前技術】 商業、居家及機構環境是用密碼鎖來提供個人物品及/ 或密封件的可封鎖存取。密碼鎖可為個別裝置（例如，密 石馬掛鎖（combination padlock))而能束缚於門、托架、 纜線或其他物品來限制存取。替換地，密碼鎖整合於密封 件，例如保險箱或儲存櫃。密碼鎖包含單—撥盤盘多撥般 設計。 '、x皿 與鑰匙鎖相比，儘管使用密碼鎖可排除遺失、被 =匙被複製的風險，然而仍可能忘記授權組合以致使 ====== :=組合的記錄’特別是是在使用者可更=密: 【發明内容】 5 1373549 根據本申請案之一發明方面，一種多撥盤密碼鎖可設 有一機構或配置用於識別對應至該等撥盤之開鎖方位的授 權組合密碼。該識別密碼機構可在一隱藏密碼狀態與一識 別密碼狀態之間移動（例如，通過使用鑰匙操作型機構 5 ( key_〇Perated mechanism)與正確的錄匙）以防止未授 權使用者學得該組合密碼。當該識別密碼機構處於該識別 密碼狀態時’各撥盤轉到它的開鎖方位可提供該開鎖方位 已到達的可覺指徵（perceptible indicati〇n)。 丨因此’在一示範具體實施例中，一種密碼識別式密碼 鎖包含一鎖體、有一長腳與_短腳的一鉤環（shackle)， 以及至少部份配置於該鎖體内的多個撥盤。該鎖包含用於 使该鉤ί哀之該短腳固定於該鎖體中的一構件，以及用於在 每個該等多個撥盤轉到一開鎖方位時使該鉤環之該短腳由 該鎖體鬆開的一構件。該鎖更包含用於在該等多個撥盤中 15之任一轉至一開鎖方位時選擇性地提供一可覺指徵的一構 件。 【實施方式】 本申請案係有關於可用於各種類塑之鎖的密碼鎖配 2〇置，例如，用於櫃子、信箱、儲存庫或其他此類結構及密 封件的密碼掛鎖、保險箱鎖及一體式鎖。儘管本申請案是 1多撥盤密碼掛鎖來描述具體實施例，然而本文所描述的 务明方面可應用於任何—種具有任意多個組合撥盤之鎖。 本【Λ施方式】只是描述示範具體實施例而且不想以任何 6 式限疋本發明範疇。事實上，如申請專利範 發明笳 ^ 可會比該等具體實施例寬廣而不受限於它們而且 用的術語都有充分普通的意思。 ;藉根據本申請案之一方面，使用機械閉鎖機構（例如， 嚙合一或更多閉鎖構件（例如，滾珠軸承）而可上鎖的 的多撥盤密碼鎖可設有密碼識別配置讓授權使用者 ^己S理員可確定該鎖的組合密碼。當操作或移動密碼識別 =置至識別密碼狀態時，旋轉各撥盤至開鎖方位可 鎖方仅P$l卜去a )撻3£夕匕到達的可覺指徵。可將該密碼識別配置組態成可 哭供多種不同的開鎖方位可覺指徵，例如，包含音響指示 ^^例如卡搭聲或嗶嗶聲）、視覺指示器（例如，光）、或觸 ^示盗（例如，有旋轉阻力或在一或兩個旋轉方向中有阻 刀J 〇 . 考附圖、第1圖至第7圖圖示有输匙操作型密石馬 別配置的多撥盤密碼掛鎖100之示範具體實施例。如第 圖所示，示範掛鎖100包含組態成可保留鉤環120的鎖 f U〇，以及通過鎖體110中之開孔115而部份露出以允 許使用者旋轉該等輪子145的一序列輪子145。如第2圖 ，開圖所示的示範鎖1體110係包含殼體111、頂板112、外 20 以及够形板^t，彼等係界定鎖體内的空腔用以容 納鎖100的内部組件。 示範鎖100包含一閉鎖機構（下文會加以詳述），在每 個輪子1^45轉到開鎖方位時，它會釋放鎖定狀態的鉤環 120。儘官圖示輪子145包含可識別各輪子之旋轉方位的號 7 13735492〇 [Prior Art] Commercial, home and institutional environments use password locks to provide blockade access to personal items and/or seals. The combination lock can be used to restrict access by individual devices (eg, a combination padlock) that can be tied to a door, bracket, cable, or other item. Alternatively, the combination lock is integrated into a seal such as a safe or storage cabinet. The combination lock consists of a single-dial disk multi-dial design. ', x dish compared with the key lock, although the use of the password lock can rule out the risk of being lost, being copied by the key, but may still forget the authorization combination so that ====== := combined record 'especially in According to one aspect of the invention, a multi-dial code lock can be provided with a mechanism or an authorized combination password configured to identify the unlocking position corresponding to the dials. . The identification cryptographic mechanism can move between a hidden password state and an identification password state (eg, by using a key_〇Perated mechanism and a correct keying) to prevent unauthorized users from learning the Combination password. When the identification cryptographic mechanism is in the state of the identification password, the dials are turned to its unlocked orientation to provide a perceptible indication that the unlocked orientation has arrived. Thus, in an exemplary embodiment, a password-recognized combination lock includes a lock body, a shackle having a long leg and a short leg, and at least a portion of the lock body disposed at least partially within the lock body. Dial. The lock includes a member for securing the short leg of the hook to the lock body, and for causing the short leg of the hook ring when each of the plurality of dials is turned to an unlocking position A member that is loosened by the lock body. The lock further includes a member for selectively providing a sensible indication when any one of the plurality of dials 15 is turned to an unlocked orientation. [Embodiment] The present application relates to a combination of two types of locks that can be used for various types of plastic locks, for example, password padlocks, safe locks for cabinets, mail boxes, storages or other such structures and seals. One-piece lock. Although the present application is a multi-dial password padlock to describe a particular embodiment, the aspects described herein can be applied to any lock having any number of combination dials. This [method] is merely illustrative of specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. In fact, the application of the patent specification may be broader than the specific embodiments and not limited by them, and the terms used have a sufficiently ordinary meaning. According to one aspect of the present application, a multi-dial lock that can be locked using a mechanical latching mechanism (eg, engaging one or more latching members (eg, ball bearings) can be provided with a password-recognition configuration for authorized use The administrator can determine the combined password of the lock. When the operation or mobile password identification = set to the identification password state, the dials can be rotated to unlock the position only to lock the PJl to a) 挞 3 夕The sensible indication of the arrival of 匕. The password recognition configuration can be configured to cry for a variety of different unlocking orientation sensations, for example, including an audible indication (eg, a click or a click), a visual indicator (eg, light), or a touch ^Theft (for example, there is resistance to rotation or a resistance knife J 〇 in one or two directions of rotation. Figure 1 and Figure 7 show multiple dialing with a key operation type An exemplary embodiment of a disk password padlock 100. As shown in the figures, the exemplary padlock 100 includes a lock f U〇 configured to retain the shackle 120 and partially exposed through the opening 115 in the lock body 110 to allow The user rotates a sequence of wheels 145 of the wheels 145. As shown in Fig. 2, the exemplary lock 1 body 110 shown in the open view includes a housing 111, a top plate 112, an outer 20, and a sufficient shape plate, which are defined by The cavity in the lock body is adapted to receive the internal components of the lock 100. The exemplary lock 100 includes a latching mechanism (described in more detail below) that releases the locked hook when each wheel 1^45 is turned to the unlocked orientation. Ring 120. The illustrated wheel 145 contains a number 7 13735 that identifies the rotational orientation of each wheel. 49
碼標誌，然而仍可使用任何類型的標誌（例如，包含字母、 *圖形、及色彩）。儘管可使用許多不同的閉鎖機構，然而在 •圖示具體實施例中’是用阻擋器或阻擋構件130使鉤環120 在鎖體110内處於鎖定狀態，當阻擋器13〇處於伸出或鎖 5定狀態時會強迫閉鎖構件135與鉤環12〇的對應刻槽 125(如第3圖所不）嚙合’藉此可阻止鉤環12〇的軸向運動。 在示範鎖100鎖體110内配置一撥盤總成14〇，其係 包含可繞著柱體142旋轉的一序列輪子145與輪轂143。 _輪子145在内徑上各與一對應輪轂143嚙合（例如，使用聯 Π)鎖輪齒，如f 12圖具體實施例所示），#此每個輪子145 與厂個輪轂143喃合而—起旋轉成為一序列的撥盤。鎖1〇〇 可進-步包含-彈簀止動板147(請參考第2圖及第6圖） ，來在使用者不用手旋轉輪子時使輪子145保持在數個設 疋位置中之-個位置（例如’在習知鎖撥盤上編 15至“9”的位置）。 20 輪穀143各包含-配置於輪穀143外緣的開鎖特徵， ^如’凹部144(圖示於第4圖）。可使用其他類型的開鎖 特徵’包含例如，刻槽、斜坡或突出物。當凹部144均處 :讀器130的撥盤接觸部份134(例如，可包含指狀延伸名 出仙如第2圖所不）對齊時，示範阻擋器130變成在軸向； 鎖定狀態移至縮回或開鎖狀態，此時撥盤細 二”广在凹部144令與其接合。在處於開鎖狀態時，B 的窄端部份137在軸向與閉鎖構件135對齊，儀 于才’構件135可脫離釣環刻槽125，因而允許鉤環⑽ 8 1373549 在軸向可由鎖體11〇伸出而使The code mark, however, any type of mark (eg, containing letters, * graphics, and colors) can still be used. Although a number of different latching mechanisms can be used, in the illustrated embodiment, the shackle 120 is locked in the lock body 110 with a stopper or blocking member 130, when the stopper 13 is extended or locked. When the state is set to 5, the latching member 135 is forced to engage with the corresponding notch 125 of the shackle 12 ( (as shown in FIG. 3), thereby preventing axial movement of the shackle 12 。. A dial assembly 14 is disposed within the exemplary lock 100 lock body 110 and includes a sequence of wheels 145 and hub 143 that are rotatable about the cylinder 142. The wheels 145 are each meshed with a corresponding hub 143 on the inner diameter (e.g., using a linkage) to lock the teeth, as shown in the embodiment of Figure 12, # each of which is halved with the factory hub 143. - Rotate into a sequence of dials. The lock 1 can include a - magazine stop plate 147 (please refer to Figures 2 and 6) to hold the wheel 145 in a plurality of set positions when the user does not rotate the wheel by hand - Location (eg 'position 15 to 9 on the conventional lock dial). The 20 valleys 143 each include an unlocking feature disposed on the outer edge of the wheel valley 143, such as a recess 144 (shown in Figure 4). Other types of unlocking features can be used including, for example, grooves, ramps or protrusions. When the recesses 144 are both: the dial contact portion 134 of the reader 130 (for example, may include the finger extensions as shown in FIG. 2), the exemplary stopper 130 becomes in the axial direction; the locked state is moved to Retracting or unlocking state, at this time, the dial thinner is widely engaged with the recess 144. When in the unlocked state, the narrow end portion 137 of B is axially aligned with the latching member 135, and the member 135 can be Leaving the fishing ring groove 125, thus allowing the shackle (10) 8 1373549 to be axially extended by the lock body 11
體110。如第2圖及第5円张_ η执 ^ » 叹弟5圖所不，在阻擋器130與殼體iU 1曰伸得蚀用本堡彈* 136以偏愿阻擋器130至鎖定狀 L ’使付使用者必須用手拉鉤環⑽ 壓迫閉鎖構件135 a咖τζ ^ 鎖㈣_ 1 阻擋器13G向下。儘管在處於開 ”種不同的組態可用來使鉤環12〇長腳ΐ2ι保 =_ !/〇中然而在圖示具體實施例中，被彈簧128 偏C的鉤關127在長腳121末端附近與凹槽124响合以 ίο 長腳121脫離鎖體11〇。凹槽124的上緣可變尖以在 鉤壞回到鎖定狀g時允賴祕12?(頂著料128)離開 凹槽124。在鉤環120的底表面上也可設有倒角以在裝上 鉤環銷127後允許安裝鉤環。這考慮到在組裝製程結束時 可安裝鉤環120，這使得可比較方便及有效率地提供有不 同尺寸、形狀或材料鉤環之鎖。 為了識別或確定多撥盤密碼鎖的正確組合密碼，該鎖 可包含可在密碼隱藏（或撥盤脫離）位置、密碼識別（或撥盤 唾合）位置之間移動的密碼識別或撥盤嚙合機構。在處於密 碼識別位置時，撥盤嚙合機構係經定位成可獨立地嚙合每 個撥盤’藉此在每個撥盤都轉到開鎖方位時可提供可覺指 2〇徵。為了提供與每個撥盤的獨立嚙合，該撥盤嚙合機構可 設有一序列組態成可彼此獨立移動的回彈銷、凸片或其他 此類組件。 在圖示具體實施例中，該識別密碼機構包含一彈簀板 150 ’其係具有與每一輪轂m3對應及對齊的回彈凸片 9 13/3549 154田U 150移到密石馬識別或撥盤嗜合位置時凸 154頂著輪穀143外緣而撓曲。f撥盤140中之-個轉到 開鎖方位時，折f的對應凸片154會扣人而接合凹部14 5 10 15 20 :==已到達的指示。儘管可使用不同類型的接 &妹供不同的可覺指徵（例如，卡搭型止動器，或 撥盤替機構的電氣連接），然而在—具體實施例中，可又將 可提供停止式接合或阻止撥盤在一或兩 移動。在圖示具體實施例中，如第4圖所示，Body 110. As shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 5, η 执 ^ » » » » » » 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 'The paying user must use the hand shackle (10) to press the blocking member 135 a τ ζ ^ lock (4) _ 1 blocker 13G down. Although in a different configuration, it can be used to make the shackle 12 〇 2 保 2 保 _ _ 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 然而 被 被 被 被 127 127 127 127 The vicinity of the groove 124 is coupled with the groove 126. The long leg 121 is disengaged from the lock body 11. The upper edge of the groove 124 can be pointed to allow the secret 12 to be removed from the recess when the hook is broken back to the locking shape g. The groove 124 is also provided with a chamfer on the bottom surface of the shackle 120 to allow the shackle to be installed after the shackle pin 127 is attached. This allows for the shackle 120 to be installed at the end of the assembly process, which makes it more convenient and Efficiently provide locks with different sizes, shapes or material hooks. To identify or determine the correct combination password for a multi-dial lock, the lock can include a password-clear (or dial-off) position, password identification (or Dial dialing) A password recognition or dial engagement mechanism that moves between positions. When in the password recognition position, the dial engagement mechanism is positioned to independently engage each dial 'by virtue of each dial When you go to the unlock position, you can provide a sensible finger. In order to provide each Independently engaging the disc, the dial engaging mechanism can be provided with a sequence of resilient pins, tabs or other such components that are configured to be movable independently of each other. In the illustrated embodiment, the identification cryptographic mechanism includes a magazine The plate 150' has a resilient tab 9 13/3549 corresponding to and aligned with each hub m3. The field U 150 is moved to the outer edge of the valley 143 when the U 150 is moved to the dense stone identification or dialing position. Flexing. When one of the f dials 140 is turned to the unlocking orientation, the corresponding tab 154 of the fold f will buckle and engage the recess 14 5 10 15 20 :== the indicated indication. Although different types of connections can be used. & sisters provide different sensible indications (e.g., snap-on stops, or electrical connections to the dial-up mechanism), however, in a particular embodiment, a stop-type engagement or a stop dial may be provided again. Moving in one or two. In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in Figure 4,
ί 接合後，阻止輪子145在如箭頭A 轉°因此’為了識別正確的組合密碼，可 在方向A旋轉各個輪子145直到旋轉受阻。 了 檨件勒^許多不_方位及位置裝設撥盤接合 150 晉/黃板）’然而在圖示具體實施例中，彈筹板 -13疋二二擋广與撥盤總成140之間，使得阻擋 144接人^ ^的運動可移動彈簧板凸片154而與凹部 妾。，而不皆彈簧板15〇是在撥 他具體實施例中(未圖示)，二 接合接觸部份用來與開鎖特徵 用於接合撥盤接合構件（例如，=的第—組開鎖特徵與 徵，名屮笙,再仟如，彈簧板）的第二組開鎖特 鎖特徵、撥盤^鎖特徵、閉鎖機構的對齊係與第二組開 _接合構件的對齊相對應，用來在撥盤接合構 10 1373549 件處於密碼識別位置時識別組合密瑪。 • 可使用多種不同的機構或組態讓授權使用者或管理員 .可使撥盤喊合機構由密碼隱藏位置移動到密碼識別位置用 來識別組合密碼，這包含例如，輪匙操作型機構、主密碼 5組合（其中輪子係經組態成在處於預定的“主，，組人時可 使撥盤嗜合機構移動到密碼識別位置），或電子操作σ型機構 (例如’電子鑰匙卡或紅外線或射頻發射器及接收器）。在 圖示具體實施例中，本技藝習知的錄匙操作型銷菁筒（灿 • tumbler cylinder)160係由鎖體110之一側伸出，而f(用 ίο正確的鑰匙）可操作以使彈簧板15〇移到撥盤响合位置。儘 官在鑰匙操作筒160與彈簧板15〇之間可提供許多不同的 操作聯結，然而在圖示具體實施例中，筒160的内端是與 盤狀凸輪no接合，該盤狀凸輪170可旋轉以便用可移動 彈簧板150的插銷185來（經由插銷173)使連接於彈簧板 is 150的驅動臂180樞轉。由於驅動臂18〇與彈簧銷15〇由 撥盤脫離位置移到撥盤喃合位置只需要移動短距離而且習 • 知鑰匙筒是用正確的錄匙大約轉9〇度，因此驅動臂18〇可 設有延長凹部或插槽183(請參考第6圖），使得凸輪17〇 旋轉90度會導致驅動臂180的旋轉減少（例如，約15度）。 2〇可將鎖100組態成可使用與門鑰匙筒一致的習知鑰匙筒， 藉此授權使用者可使用他/她的房門鑰匙來識別密碼鎖的 組合密碼。 在本申請案的另一發明具體實施例中，密石馬鎖的識別 密碼機構包含一序列獨立的撥盤接合構件，在識別密碼機 π ^/3549 5 10 15 20 ^處於識別密微態時，鮮可與對應撥魅彈簧式接合 kpring loaded engagement)。當撥盤接合構件與撥盤上 的開鎖特徵⑽如，畴）賴時，撥盤接合構件各與對應 撥盤的彈簧負載接合會產生可覺指徵（例如，旋轉受阻）。 第8圖至第13圖圖示多撥盤密碼掛鎖之一示範且 體實施例’錢具有使用-序雜盤接合構件挪（例如;、 插銷）的識別密媽機構，該等撥盤接合構件⑽係經組態成 在識別密碼機構處於識別密碼狀態以及任何一個撥盤2 4工 處於開鎖方位時可與撥盤241的對應凹部2料接人二如第 8圖所示，示範掛鎖200包含組態成可可保留釣環:22〇的 鎖體210,以及通過鎖體21〇中之開孔215而部份露出以 允許使用輕轉該等撥盤241的一序列撥盤241。示範鎖 體210包含殼體部份211a與211b、頂板212、外殼213、 以及楔形板214,彼等係界定鎖體内的空㈣以容__ 的内部組件。域鎖包含與第丨圖至第？圖密碼鎖⑽ 之閉鎖機構-致的閉鎖機構’如上述’在每個撥盤241轉 到開鎖方位時，它會釋放鎖定狀態的鉤環22〇。 輪穀243各包含配置於輪轂243夕卜緣上的開鎖特徵， 例如，凹部244(圖示於第10圖及第13圖）。可使用苴他 類型的開鎖特徵，包含例如，刻槽、斜坡或突出物。阻擋 構件230 y包含數個撥盤接合樣件234(或可為阻撐器總成 的一部份），該等撥盤接合構件234係經组態成可與凹部 244接合以^開該鎖。當凹部244都與撥盤接合構件辦 對背時’讀阻擔構件23〇變成在轴向可由伸出或鎖定狀 12 1373549 .•癌移至縮回或開鎖狀態，此時撥盤接合構件234是在凹部 .244中與其接合。在處於開鎖狀態時，阻擋構件23〇的窄 •端部份在轴向與閉鎖構件235贿，使得閉鎖構件235 可脫離鉤環刻槽225,因而允許鉤環22〇在轴向可由鎖體 5 210拉出以使鉤環220的短腳222脫離鎖體21〇。 2上述’可提供可獨立接合各個撥盤的識別密碼機 構，藉此在各個撥盤轉到開鎖方位時可提供可覺指徵。為 了提供各個魅的獨立接合’賴別密碼機構可設有一序 •列組錢可彼此獨立移動以及與喊⑽成分開的回彈 H)銷、凸片或其他此類組件。有一具體實施例是將阻擋器總 成之巾的部份（例如’撥盤接合構件）組態成在處於識別密 • 碼狀態時可獨立移動以及與每個撥盤嚙合以在各個撥盤轉 . 到開鎖方位時可產生可覺指徵。 在圖示於第8圖至第13圖的具體實施财，該識別密 I5碼機構包含滑塊或密碼識別構件250，其係具有一序列的 軸向延伸通道251(請參考第1^圖），彼等的尺寸係經製 • 作成可接受穿過它們的撥盤接合構件234。一序列的空腔 253均與该等通道251對齊以保留與每個撥盤接合構件234 連繫的彈簧構件254。撥盤接合構件234各包含一凸緣部 2〇份238(或其他合適結構），其係具有與彈簧構件254之末 端耦合的上表面’以及b比鄰空腔253底部的下表面。當密 碼識別構件250移到識別密碼狀態（在此具體實施例是向 下轴向移動）時’每個撥盤接合構件234均與對應輪轂243 的外緣接合’以及彈簧構件254都被壓縮成可提供密碼識 13 1^73549 別構件250與該等撥盤接合構件234的彈簧式接合。合撥 盤241中之一個隨後轉到開鎖方位時，有彈簧負^的二應 撥盤接合構件234會被迫與凹部244接合以提供開鎖方^ 已到達的指示。儘管可使用不同類型的接合來提供不同的 2指徵（例如，卡搭型止動器，或輪毅與撥 龟氣連接），然而在一具體實施例中，可將凹部（或其他此 類開鎖特徵）244與撥盤接合構件234組態成可提供停止式 接合或阻止撥盤在一或兩個旋轉方向中移動。在圖示具體 實施例中，在撥盤接合構件234與凹部244接合後，撥 2—41的旋轉會受阻。因此，為了識別正確的組合密碼，在 別構件250移到識別密碼狀態後，可旋轉各個撥盤 241直到旋轉受阻。 15 2〇 播杜，官在勒可以許多不同的方位及位置裝設撥盤接合 例如’在軸向可移動的插銷）1而在圖示具體實施 i 240 =接合構件234是安置在阻擋構件230與撥盤總 t 使得當撥盤接合構件234均與凹部244對齊 二阻^件230、密顯別構件250及撥盤接合構件234 ^可^由向移動到開鎖位置’而不管密碼識別構件250 狀輯是隱藏密碼狀態。在其他具體實施 凇技雜划二不，可以以其他方位來提供撥盤接合構件的撥 ::用來與撥盤接合，*且作用可與閉鎖機構分開。 P 2至第13圖的具體實施例中，本技藝習知的鑰 ^作” κ筒260係由鎖體21〇之一側伸出，而且（用正 滅的鑰4)可操作以使密碼識別構件25〇移到撥盤喷合位 1373549 置。可將鎖200組態成可使用與門鑰匙筒一致的習知鑰匙 筒，藉此授權使用者可使用他/她的房門錄匙來識別岔碼鎖 的組合密碼。 儘管在鑰匙操作筒260與密碼識別構件250之間可提 5供許多不同的操作聯結，然而在圖示具體實施例中，鑰匙 筒260的内端是與盤狀凸輪驅動器270接合，該盤狀凸輪 驅動器270可旋轉以便樞轉（經由插槽283的插銷273)與 阻擋構件230組合且部份配置於阻擋構件230、密碼識別 ® 構件250之間的凸輪作用桿（camming lever ) 280。凸輪 10作用桿280的樞轉會迫使密碼識別構件250軸向向下以及 離開阻擋構件230進入識別密碼狀態，如第ha圖所示。 . 可裝設彈簧237於阻擋構件230的下半部與密碼識別構件 . 的上半部之間（請參考第3圖及第11B圖）以便在鑰匙筒260 轉回到正常的隱藏密碼狀態時使密碼識別構件25〇回到軸 15向在上或隱藏密$馬狀態。再者，密碼識別構件250可固定 用以滑動通過阻擋構件230之對應開孔239的導引銷 • 255(請參考第UB圖）以使密碼識別構件250盥阻擋構件 230保持對齊。 另外或替換地，可將密碼鎖（例如，本文所述之鎖丨⑼、 2〇 200)組態成在放開該鎖後允許授權使用者改變組合密碼。 如第7圖及第13圖所示，密碼變更構件19〇、聊是配置 =體110、210中以及通過在鎖體UQ、21()底部的開孔 (清參考第1圖）可存取。密碼變更構件190、290包含 與柱體142、242接合的順形表面191，29卜當鉤環120、 15 1373549 220鎖住時，長腳12卜221的末端接合密碼變更構件190、 . 290的階形末端192、292以防止密碼變更構件移動（請參 . 考第4圖）。當鎖100、200放開以及鉤環120、220上舉時， 可轉動密碼變更構件190、290(例如，用插入暴露端之插 5槽194、294的螺絲起子）使得順形表面191、291在軸向可 推擠柱體142、242及輪轂143、243，從而使輪轂143、243 脫離輪子145、245。在輪轂143、243脫離輪子145、245 後’輪子145、245可轉到新的授權組合。在新組合設定好 鲁 後’密碼變更構件190、290可回到原始位置，以及偏壓彈 ίο簧149、249推回柱體142、242及輪轂143、243以使輪轂 143、243與輪子145、245在新的方仅重新喃合。用來固 定外殼113、213於殼體1U、211的扣件或插銷1〇5、2〇5 也可保留在殼體111、211基部的密碼變更構件19〇、29〇。 儘管本文疋以結合示範具體實施例來描述及實作本發 15明的不同發明方面、概念及特徵，然而該等不同的方面、 概念及特徵可個別或者以不同的組合或次組合使用於許多 •替代具體實施例。除非本文另有說明，希望所有此類的組 合或次組合都落在本發明的範轉内。此外，儘管已用各種 替代具體實施例來描述本發明的不同方面、概念及特徵， 2〇例如替代的材料、結構、組態、方法、電路、裝置與組件、 硬體、控制邏輯；形式、配合及功能的替代方式； 等等，然而該等描述不是旨在完整或窮舉列出目前已知 者未來會被研發的可用替代具體實施例。其他的具體實扩 例熟諳此藝者顯然可採納及使用在本發明㈣内的發= 16 1373549 面、概念或特徵中之—或夕 揭示於本文。另外，儘管夕^即使該等具體實施例沒有 述本發明中之—些特徵、n是以較佳的配置或方法來描 5 10 15 20 該等描述不是想要建議該特非另有t 有示範或代表性的指標及範圍二f或必要°此外，本文 解;不過’請勿視為該等指： 標。此外，儘管本文是以本發明及乾圍為重要的扣 不同的方面、概念及特徵缺;3不的=新或形成部份來陳明 而有些發明方面、概念及特徵=該m財排斤性’ 二部份來完整地描述’這些發 出。示範方法或製程的栺诚X 彳靶固中k 需要的所有步驟，也請勿视包含在所有情況下戶斤 要，除非另有說明。硯為该專步驟的順序為必需或必 【圖式簡單說明】 參考以下附圖及洋細％日日—p S 徵及優點。 W可更加明白本發明的其他特 苐1圖為密碼鎖的遷视圖. 第2圖為第1圖密碼鎖的展開透視圖； 第3圖為第1圖密碼鎖的正面橫截面圖； 弟4圖為第1圖岔螞鎖的側面橫截面圖； 第5圖為第1圖密碼处 第6_1圖密 1頌之鎖内組件的側視圖； 17 1373549 第7圖為第i圖逸、石馬鎖之撥盤總成與換碼機構（⑶加 change mechanism)的透視圖； 第8圖為另一密碼鎖的展開透視圖； 第9圖為第8圖密碼鎖的正面橫截面圖； 5 第圖為第8圖密碼鎖之鎖内組件的透視圖； 第11A圖的正面透視圖係圖示第8圖密碼鎖在識別密 碼狀態時的閉鎖配置； 第11B圖為第11A圖之閉鎖配置的展開圖； 第12圖為第8圖密碼鎖之鎖内組件的侧面透視圖；以 10及 苐13圖為第8圖密碼鎖之撥盤總成與換碼機構的透視 圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 100 多撥盤密碼掛鎖 105 扣件或插銷 110 鎖體 111 殼體 112 頂板 113 外殼 114 楔形板 115 開孔 119 開孔 120 鉤環 18 1373549ί After engagement, the wheel 145 is prevented from rotating as indicated by arrow A. Thus, in order to identify the correct combination code, each wheel 145 can be rotated in direction A until the rotation is blocked. However, in the illustrated embodiment, the rebound plate is between -13 and 22 and the dial assembly 140 The movement of the blocking 144 is moved to move the spring plate tab 154 to the concavity. The spring plate 15 is not in the embodiment (not shown), and the two engaging contact portions are used to engage the unlocking feature for engaging the dial engaging member (for example, the first set of unlocking features and The second set of unlocking features, the dial lock feature, and the alignment mechanism of the latching mechanism correspond to the alignment of the second set of open-engaged members for arranging, for example, the spring plate) The disc joint 10 1373549 pieces identify the combined ML when it is in the password recognition position. • A variety of different mechanisms or configurations can be used to allow authorized users or administrators to move the dialing mechanism from the password-hidden location to the password-recognition location to identify the combined password, including, for example, a key-operated mechanism, Master password 5 combination (where the wheels are configured to move the dial-fit mechanism to the password-recognition position when in the predetermined "master, group"), or electronically operate a sigma-type mechanism (eg 'electronic key card or Infrared or radio frequency transmitter and receiver. In the illustrated embodiment, a tune-tumbler cylinder 160 of the prior art is extended from one side of the lock body 110, and f (Use ίο the correct key) to operate to move the spring plate 15 to the dialing position. There are many different operational linkages between the key operating cylinder 160 and the spring plate 15〇, however In an embodiment, the inner end of the barrel 160 is engaged with a disc cam no, the disc cam 170 being rotatable to engage the drive arm of the spring plate is 150 (via the latch 173) with the latch 185 of the movable spring plate 150 (via the latch 173) 180 pivot Since the driving arm 18 〇 and the spring pin 15 移 are moved from the dial disengagement position to the dial splicing position, only a short distance is required and the known key cylinder is rotated about 9 degrees with the correct key, so the driving arm 18 〇 An extension recess or slot 183 may be provided (see Figure 6) such that rotation of the cam 17〇 by 90 degrees results in a reduction in the rotation of the drive arm 180 (e.g., about 15 degrees). A conventional key cylinder that conforms to the door key cylinder is used, thereby authorizing the user to use his/her door key to identify the combination code of the combination lock. In another embodiment of the present application, the Mi Shima The identification and cryptographic mechanism of the lock comprises a sequence of independent dial engaging members. When the identification cipher is π ^/3549 5 10 15 20 ^ in the identification of the dense micro-state, it can be kwring loaded engagement with the corresponding plucking spring type. When the dial engaging member and the unlocking feature (10) on the dial are engaged, the respective engagement of the dial engaging members with the spring load of the corresponding dial may cause audible indication (eg, rotation is blocked). Figure 13 shows the multi-dial password hanging One exemplary and physical embodiment 'money has an identification-mother mechanism that uses a pre-disc engagement member to move (eg, a latch) that is configured to be in a recognized password state at the identification crypto mechanism And any one of the dials is in the unlocking position and can be connected with the corresponding recess 2 of the dial 241. As shown in FIG. 8, the exemplary padlock 200 includes a lock body 210 configured as a cocoa retaining ring: 22 inches. And partially exposed through the opening 215 in the lock body 21 to allow the use of a sequence of dials 241 that lightly rotate the dials 241. The exemplary lock body 210 includes housing portions 211a and 211b, a top plate 212, and a housing 213, and a wedge plate 214, which defines an internal component in the lock body (4) to accommodate __. Domain locks contain the first map to the first? The latching mechanism of the cipher lock (10), as shown above, releases the shackle 22 锁定 in the locked state when each dial 241 is rotated to the unlocked orientation. The rotators 243 each include an unlocking feature disposed on the rim of the hub 243, such as a recess 244 (shown in Figures 10 and 13). Other types of unlocking features can be used, including, for example, grooves, slopes or protrusions. The blocking member 230y includes a plurality of dial engaging pieces 234 (or may be part of a baffle assembly) that are configured to engage the recess 244 to open the lock . When the recesses 244 are all opposite to the dial engaging members, the read resist member 23 becomes axially extendable or locked 12 1373549. • The cancer moves to the retracted or unlocked state, at which time the dial engaging member 234 It is joined to it in the recess .244. When in the unlocked state, the narrow end portion of the blocking member 23〇 is axially bribed with the latching member 235 so that the latching member 235 can be disengaged from the hook and loop notch 225, thereby allowing the shackle 22 to be axially slidable by the lock body 5 The 210 is pulled out to disengage the short leg 222 of the shackle 220 from the lock body 21〇. The above 2 can provide an identification cryptographic mechanism that can independently engage the respective dials, thereby providing a sensible indication when the respective dials are turned to the unlocked orientation. In order to provide independent engagement of the various charms, the cryptographic mechanism can be provided with a sequence of columns. The money can be moved independently of each other and rebounded with the shouting (10) component. H) Pins, tabs or other such components. A specific embodiment is to configure a portion of the towel of the barrier assembly (e.g., 'dial engagement member') to be independently movable and engaged with each dial for rotation on each dial when in the identification state A sensible indication can be produced when the orientation is unlocked. In the specific implementation shown in FIGS. 8-13, the identification secret I5 code mechanism includes a slider or password recognition member 250 having a sequence of axially extending channels 251 (please refer to FIG. 1) They are sized to make dial engaging members 234 that are acceptable for passing therethrough. A sequence of cavities 253 are aligned with the channels 251 to retain the spring members 254 associated with each of the dial engaging members 234. The dial engaging members 234 each include a flange portion 2 238 (or other suitable structure) having an upper surface ' coupled to the distal end of the spring member 254 and a lower surface than the bottom portion of the adjacent cavity 253. When the password recognition member 250 is moved to the identification password state (in this embodiment, it is moved downwardly axially), 'each dial engagement member 234 is engaged with the outer edge of the corresponding hub 243' and the spring member 254 is compressed into A spring-loaded engagement of the member member 250 with the dial engagement members 234 can be provided. When one of the dials 241 is subsequently turned to the unlocked orientation, the spring-receiving two-disc engaging member 234 is forced into engagement with the recess 244 to provide an indication that the unlocking has been reached. Although different types of engagement may be used to provide different 2 indications (eg, a snap-on stop, or a wheel-and-push gas connection), in a particular embodiment, the recess (or other such The unlocking feature 244 and dial engaging member 234 are configured to provide a stop engagement or to prevent movement of the dial in one or both directions of rotation. In the illustrated embodiment, after the dial engaging member 234 is engaged with the recess 244, the rotation of the dial 2-41 is blocked. Therefore, in order to identify the correct combination code, after the member 250 is moved to the identification password state, the respective dials 241 can be rotated until the rotation is blocked. 15 2 〇 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , And the dial total t such that when the dial engaging members 234 are aligned with the recesses 244, the second resist 230, the dense member 250, and the dial engaging member 234 can be moved to the unlocked position ' regardless of the password identifying member 250. The album is a hidden password state. In other embodiments, the dialing engagement member can be provided in other orientations to engage the dial, and the action can be separated from the latching mechanism. In the specific embodiment from P 2 to Figure 13, the prior art "kappa" cartridge 260 is extended from one side of the lock body 21 and is operable (with the positive key 4) to operate the password. The identification member 25 is moved to the dial spray position 1373549. The lock 200 can be configured to use a conventional key cylinder that is identical to the door key cylinder, thereby authorizing the user to use his/her door key to The combined password of the weight lock is identified. Although a number of different operational linkages can be provided between the key operating cylinder 260 and the password recognition member 250, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner end of the key cylinder 260 is disk shaped. The cam driver 270 is engaged, and the disc cam driver 270 is rotatable for pivoting (via the latch 273 of the slot 283) with a cam member rod that is combined with the blocking member 230 and partially disposed between the blocking member 230 and the password recognition member 250. (camming lever) 280. The pivoting of the cam 10 action lever 280 forces the code recognition member 250 to enter the identification code state axially downward and away from the blocking member 230, as shown in Fig. Ha. The spring 237 can be mounted on the blocking member The lower half of 230 and password recognition Between the upper half of the piece (please refer to Figures 3 and 11B) to cause the password recognition member 25 to return to the axis 15 to the top or hide the secret $ when the key cylinder 260 is rotated back to the normal hidden password state. Further, the password recognition member 250 can be fixed with guide pins 255 (refer to FIG. UB) for sliding through the corresponding opening 239 of the blocking member 230 to keep the password recognition member 250 盥 blocking member 230 in alignment. Additionally or alternatively, a combination lock (eg, locks (9), 2 200 described herein) can be configured to allow an authorized user to change the combined password after releasing the lock. As shown in Figures 7 and 13 It is shown that the password changing means 19, Talk is in the configuration = body 110, 210 and accessible through the opening at the bottom of the lock body UQ, 21 () (refer to Fig. 1). The password changing means 190, 290 include When the cylinders 142, 242 are engaged with the conformal surfaces 191, 29, when the shackles 120, 15 1373549 220 are locked, the ends of the long legs 12 221 engage the stepped ends 192, 292 of the code changing members 190, .290 to prevent The password change component moves (please refer to Figure 4). When the locks 100, 200 are released When the hooks 120, 220 are lifted, the code changing members 190, 290 can be rotated (for example, with a screwdriver inserted into the exposed slots 5 slots 194, 294) so that the conformal surfaces 191, 291 can push the cylinder in the axial direction. 142, 242 and hubs 143, 243 thereby disengaging the hubs 143, 243 from the wheels 145, 245. After the hubs 143, 243 are disengaged from the wheels 145, 245, the wheels 145, 245 can be transferred to a new authorized combination. After the new combination is set, the 'password changing member 190, 290 can be returned to the original position, and the biasing springs 149, 249 are pushed back to the cylinders 142, 242 and the hubs 143, 243 to cause the hubs 143, 243 and the wheels 145. 245 is only re-arranged in the new party. The fasteners or pins 1〇5, 2〇5 for fixing the outer casings 113, 213 to the casings 1U, 211 may also remain in the code changing members 19, 29 of the bases of the casings 111, 211. Although various inventive aspects, concepts, and features of the present invention are described and illustrated in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments, the various aspects, concepts and features may be used individually or in various combinations or sub-combinations. • Alternative to the specific embodiment. Unless otherwise stated herein, it is intended that all such combinations or sub-combinations fall within the scope of the invention. In addition, while the various aspects, concepts and features of the present invention have been described in terms of various alternative embodiments, such as alternative materials, structures, configurations, methods, circuits, devices and components, hardware, control logic; Alternatives to the functions and functions; etc., however, the descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or exhaustive to list the alternative embodiments that are currently available to those skilled in the art. Other specific examples are well-known to those skilled in the art and can be employed and used in the face, concept or feature of the present invention (d). In addition, although the specific embodiments do not describe the features of the present invention, n is described in a preferred configuration or method. 5 10 15 20 The description is not intended to suggest that the Demonstration or representative indicators and scope two f or necessary ° In addition, this article is solved; however, 'do not regard these as: In addition, although this article is based on the present invention and the key to the different aspects of the deduction of different aspects, concepts and features; 3 no = new or formed part to Chen Ming and some invention aspects, concepts and characteristics = the m Sex 'two parts to fully describe 'these issued. Demonstration method or process of devout X 彳 target all the steps required, and should not be included in all cases, unless otherwise stated. The order of the special steps is necessary or necessary. [Simple description of the drawings] Refer to the following figures and details of the daily and daily values. It will be further understood that the other features of the present invention are shown in FIG. 2 as an expanded perspective view of the combination of the locks; FIG. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the combination lock; Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the first Figure 岔 岔 ;; Figure 5 is a side view of the internal components of the lock of the first cryptographic part of Figure 6_1; 17 1373549 Figure 7 is the i-th figure, stone A perspective view of the dial assembly and the escape mechanism of the horse lock (3) plus a change mechanism; Fig. 8 is an expanded perspective view of another combination lock; Fig. 9 is a front cross-sectional view of the combination lock of Fig. 8; The figure is a perspective view of the lock component of the lock of Fig. 8; the front perspective view of Fig. 11A shows the lockout configuration of the lock of the password in the password recognition state; Fig. 11B is the lockout configuration of Fig. 11A. Fig. 12 is a side perspective view of the inner component of the lock of the combination lock of Fig. 8; Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the dial assembly and the escape mechanism of the combination lock of Fig. 8. [Main component symbol description] 100 multi-dial code padlock 105 Fasteners or latches 110 Lock body 111 Housing 112 Top plate 113 Housing 114 Wedge plate 115 Opening 119 Opening 120 Hook and loop 18 1373549
121 長腳 122 短腳 124 凹槽 125 刻槽 127 釣環銷 128 彈簧 130 阻擋器或阻擋構件 134 撥盤接觸部份 135 閉鎖構件 136 偏壓彈簧 137 窄端部份 140 撥盤總成 142 柱體 143 輪穀 144 凹部 145 輪子 147 彈簣止動板 149 偏壓彈簧 150 彈簀板 154 回彈凸片 160 鑰匙操作型銷簧筒 170 盤狀凸輪. 173 插銷 180 驅動臂 19 1373549121 Long leg 122 Short leg 124 Groove 125 Notch 127 Fishing ring pin 128 Spring 130 Blocker or blocking member 134 Dial contact portion 135 Locking member 136 Biasing spring 137 Narrow end portion 140 Dial assembly 142 Cylinder 143 Valley 144 Recess 145 Wheel 147 magazine stop plate 149 biasing spring 150 magazine plate 154 rebound tab 160 key operated pin spring tube 170 disc cam. 173 pin 180 drive arm 19 1373549
183 延長凹部或插槽 185 插銷 190 密碼變更構件 191 順形表面 192 階形末端 194 插槽 200 多撥盤密碼掛鎖 205 扣件或插銷 210 鎖體 211a,211b 殼體部份 212 頂板 213 外殼 214 模形板 215 開孔 220 鉤環 221 長腳 222 短腳 225 鉤環刻槽 230 阻擔構件 234 撥盤接合構件 235 閉鎖構件 237 窄端部份 238 凸緣部份 239 對應開孔 20 1373549 240 撥盤總成 241 撥盤 242 柱體 243 輪轂 244 凹部 245 開孔 249 偏壓彈簀 250 滑塊或密碼識別構件 251 轴向延伸通道 253 空腔 254 彈簧構件 255 導引銷 260 鑰匙操作型銷簧筒 270 盤狀凸輪驅動器 273 插銷 280 凸輪作用桿 283 插槽 290 密碼變更構件 291 順形表面 292 階形末端 294 插槽 21183 Extension recess or slot 185 Pin 190 Password change member 191 Conformal surface 192 Stepped end 194 Slot 200 Multi-dial code padlock 205 Fastener or latch 210 Lock body 211a, 211b Housing part 212 Top plate 213 Housing 214 Mold Shape plate 215 Opening 220 Hook ring 221 Long leg 222 Short leg 225 Hook ring groove 230 Resistance member 234 Dial engagement member 235 Locking member 237 Narrow end portion 238 Flange portion 239 Corresponding opening 20 1373549 240 Dial Assembly 241 dial 242 cylinder 243 hub 244 recess 245 opening 249 biasing spring 250 slider or password recognition member 251 axially extending passage 253 cavity 254 spring member 255 guide pin 260 key operated pin spring tube 270 Disc cam driver 273 Pin 280 Cam lever 283 Slot 290 Password changing member 291 Conformal surface 292 Stepped end 294 Slot 21