TWM580617U - Folding lock - Google Patents

Abstract

The folding lock of the present invention comprises a lock body, a first rod set, and a second rod set. The lock body has a first end, a second end, and a lock body side. The lock body includes a lock core and a lock hole. The first rod set is coupled to the side of the lock body and is rotatable relative to the direction in which the second axis extends and the direction in which the third axis extends. The second rod set is coupled to the first rod set and is rotatable relative to the direction in which the fourth axis extends and the direction in which the fifth axis extends. The second set of rods can be inserted into the lock hole and can be locked by the lock core. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. The third axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis. The fifth axis is perpendicular to the fourth axis.

Description

Folding lock

The present invention relates to a folding lock, which mainly has a lock body and a plurality of rod members, in particular, a folding member that can be overlapped on the outer side of the lock body to reduce the lock product.

With regard to the lock, a lock consisting mainly of a lock body and a joint bar hoop joined by a plurality of rods is disclosed in US Pat. No. 7,712,339, the lock is not in use. The chain straps can be folded and brought together to reduce the volume during storage; similar lock structures are also disclosed in the M350495 patent.

Compared with the conventional U-shaped latch, the above-mentioned lock does have the advantage of being able to reduce the volume when it is stored. However, the lock currently seen still has room for improvement in the pursuit of reducing the volume of the storage. The appearance of the lock after storage should also be taken into consideration at the time of design.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a folding lock to solve the above problems encountered in the prior art.

The folding lock of the present invention comprises a lock body, a first connecting device, a first rod member, a second rod member, a second connecting device, a third connecting device, a third rod member, and a fourth rod member. The lock body is disposed along the first axis, having first and second ends at opposite ends, and a side of the lock body between the first end and the second end. The lock body includes a lock core disposed in the lock body and a lock hole disposed at the second end. The first connecting device is pivotally connected to the side of the lock body and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. The first rod has a first A end at opposite ends and a first B end, and the first A end is pivotally connected to the first connecting device, and the first rod is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the third axis. The third axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The second rod has a second A end and a second B end at opposite ends, wherein the second end A is pivotally connected to the first B end, The two rod members are rotatable relative to the direction in which the third axis extends. The second connecting device is pivotally connected to the second B end and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis. The fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis. The third connecting device is pivotally connected to the second connecting device and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis. The third rod has a third A end and a third B end at opposite ends, wherein the third end A is pivotally connected to the third connecting device, and the third rod is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fifth axis. The fifth axis is perpendicular to the fourth axis. The fourth rod has a fourth A end and a fourth B end at opposite ends, wherein the fourth end A is pivotally connected to the third B end, and the fourth end B can be inserted into the locking hole and can be locked by the lock core, The four rod members are rotatable relative to the direction in which the fifth axis extends.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first rod member, the second rod member, the third rod member, and the fourth rod member may be parallel to each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first rod and the second rod are located on the outside of the third rod and the fourth rod.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting device, the second connecting device, and the third connecting device may be adjacent and located on the second axis.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the lock core is a key lock core, and the lock body includes a key hole disposed at the first end.

The folding lock of the present invention comprises a lock body, a first rod set, and a second rod set. The lock body is disposed along the first axis, having first and second ends at opposite ends, and a side of the lock body between the first end and the second end. The lock body includes a lock core disposed in the lock body and a lock hole disposed at the second end. The first rod set is coupled to the side of the lock body and is rotatable relative to the direction in which the second axis extends and the direction in which the third axis extends. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. The third axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The first rod set includes a first rod and a second rod. The first rod has a first A end at opposite ends and a first B end, wherein the first A end is coupled to the side of the lock body. The second rod has a second A end and a second B end at opposite ends, wherein the second end A is pivotally connected to the first B end. The first rod and the second rod are rotatable relative to a direction in which the third axis extends. The second rod set is coupled to the second B end and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis and the extending direction of the fifth axis, respectively. The fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis. The fifth axis is perpendicular to the fourth axis. The second rod set includes a third rod and a fourth rod. The third rod has a third A end and a third B end at opposite ends, wherein the third end A is connected to the second B end. First The four-bar member has a fourth A end and a fourth B end at opposite ends, wherein the fourth A end is pivotally connected to the third B end, and the fourth B end is insertable into the locking hole and can be locked by the lock core. The third rod and the fourth rod are rotatable relative to a direction in which the fifth axis extends.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first set of rods and the second set of rods may be parallel to each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first set of bars is located outside of the second set of bars.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the fold lock further includes a first connecting device, a second connecting device, and a third connecting device. The first connecting device is respectively pivotally connected to the side of the lock body and the first A end, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis. The second connecting device is pivotally connected to the second B end and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis. The third connecting device is respectively pivotally connected to the second connecting device and the third A end, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting device, the second connecting device, and the third connecting device may be adjacent and located on the second axis.

Based on the above, the chain lock in the present invention can reduce the storage volume, thereby solving the problems described in the prior art.

It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following claims

100‧‧‧Lock body

101‧‧‧Keyhole

102‧‧‧ keyhole

110‧‧‧First end

120‧‧‧second end

130‧‧‧Lock body side

140‧‧‧Lock

210‧‧‧First connection device

220‧‧‧Second connection device

230‧‧‧ Third connection device

301‧‧‧First member group

302‧‧‧Second Rod Set

310‧‧‧First member

311‧‧‧First A

312‧‧‧First B

320‧‧‧Second bars

321‧‧‧Second A

322‧‧‧Second B

330‧‧‧third member

331‧‧‧ Third A end

332‧‧‧ Third B end

340‧‧‧fourth member

341‧‧‧Fourth A

342‧‧‧Fourth B

401‧‧‧first axis

402‧‧‧second axis

403‧‧‧third axis

404‧‧‧fourth axis

405‧‧‧ fifth axis

600‧‧‧ key

800‧‧‧ folding lock

1A and 1B are schematic views of an embodiment of a folding lock according to the present invention; FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic views showing an embodiment of a folding lock of the novel folding lock; FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are a fourth B-end insertion lock of the novel folding lock; A schematic of an embodiment of a hole.

1A and 1B, the folding lock 800 of the present invention comprises a lock body 100, a first connecting device 210, a first rod member 310, a second rod member 320, a second connecting device 220, and a third connecting device. 230, a third rod 330, and a fourth rod 340. The lock body 100 is disposed along the first axis 401 and has a first end portion 110 and a second end portion 120 at opposite ends, and a lock body side 130 between the first end portion 110 and the second end portion 120. The lock body 100 includes a lock core 140 disposed in the lock body 100 and a lock hole 101 disposed at the second end portion 120. In this embodiment, the lock The core 140 is a key lock core, and the lock body 100 includes a key hole 102 disposed at the first end portion 110. The user can insert the key 600 into the keyhole 102 for unlocking. However, in various embodiments, the lock core 140 can be a number lock or other lock.

As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A and 1B, the first connecting device 210 is pivotally connected to the lock body side 130 and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis 402. The second axis 402 is perpendicular to the first axis 401. In other words, the first connecting device 210 is rotated in a plane that is perpendicular to the second axis 402 and parallel to the first axis 401.

As shown in the embodiment of Figures 1A and 1B, the first rod member 310 has a first A end 311 and a first B end 312 at opposite ends. The first A end 311 is pivotally connected to the first connecting device 210, and the first rod 310 is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the third axis 403. The third axis 403 is perpendicular to the second axis 402. In other words, the first rod 310 is rotated in a plane that is perpendicular to the third axis 403 and parallel to the second axis 402.

Based on the above, the first rods 310 are substantially rotatable relative to the direction in which the second axis 402 extends and the direction in which the third axis 403 extends, respectively, for better mobility.

As shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the second rod member 320 has a second A end 321 and a second B end 322 at opposite ends, wherein the second end A 321 is pivotally connected to the first B end 312, The two rods 320 are rotatable relative to the direction of extension of the third axis 403. That is, the second rod member 320, like the first rod member 310, rotates in a plane that is perpendicular to the third axis 403 and parallel to the second axis 402.

As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A and 1B, the second connecting device 220 is pivotally connected to the second B end 322 and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis 404. The fourth axis 404 is perpendicular to the third axis 403. In other words, the second connecting device 220 is rotated on a plane that is perpendicular to the fourth axis 404 and parallel to the third axis 402.

As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A and 1B, the third connecting device 230 is pivotally connected to the second connecting device 220 and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis 404. That is, the third connecting device 230 is identical to the second connecting device 220, both of which rotate in a plane that is perpendicular to the fourth axis 404 and parallel to the third axis 402.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the third rod member 330 has a third A end 331 and a third B end 332 at opposite ends, wherein the third end A 331 is pivotally connected to the third joint. The second rod 330 is rotatable relative to the direction of extension of the fifth axis 405. The fifth axis 405 is perpendicular to the fourth axis 404.

Based on the above, the third rods 330 are substantially rotatable relative to the direction in which the fourth axis 404 extends and the direction in which the fifth axis 405 extends, respectively, for better mobility.

As shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the fourth rod member 340 has a fourth A end 341 and a fourth B end 342 at opposite ends, wherein the fourth A end 341 is pivotally connected to the third B end 332, The four B-end 342 can be inserted into the keyhole 101 and can be locked by the lock core 140. The fourth rod 340 is rotatable relative to the direction of extension of the fifth axis 405. That is, the fourth lever 340 is the same as the third lever 330 and is rotated on a plane perpendicular to the fifth axis 405 and parallel to the fourth axis 404.

2A and 2B, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first rod member 310, the second rod member 320, the third rod member 330, and the fourth rod member 340 may be parallel to each other. In other words, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first rod 310, the second rod 320, the third rod 330, and the fourth rod 340 can be simultaneously on the same plane. The fourth B end 342 is preferably, but not limited to, inserted into the lock hole 101 when the folding lock 800 is folded.

2A and 2B, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first rod member 310 and the second rod member 320 are preferably located on the outer sides of the third rod member 330 and the fourth rod member 340. The first connecting device 210, the second connecting device 220, and the third connecting device 230 are preferably adjacent and located on the second axis 402.

Based on the above, the folding lock 800 of the present invention can reduce the storage volume, thereby solving the problems described in the prior art.

The manner in which the novel folding lock 800 is used is further explained below.

1A to 1B, the first rod member 310, the second rod member 320, the third rod member 330, and the fourth rod member 340 are rotatable to be rotated by a user as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. The folded folded state pulls away from the lock body 100 and into the object to be locked (for example, a bicycle wheel frame). Then, as shown in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the fourth B-end 342 is inserted into the lock hole 101, and the fourth B-end 342 is restricted from the lock hole 101 by the lock core 140.

More specifically, the fourth B-end 242 may be provided with a catching portion 243 (see FIGS. 1A, 1B), and the lock core 140 may have elements such as a lock shaft. When the lock core 140 is in an unlocked state, for example After the user inserts the key 600 into the keyhole 102 to unlock the lock, or the lock lock is unlocked by the user, the lock shaft can move in the lock body 100. When the lock 140 is in the locked state, the lock shaft is locked. Movement within the body 100 is limited. The construction of the above locks is a matter of fact, and will not be repeated here. When the fourth B end 342 is inserted into the lock hole 101, the lock shaft of the lock core 140 can be restrained from the lock hole 101 by engaging the lock shaft of the lock core 140, thereby achieving the purpose of locking. However, in various embodiments, the fourth B-end 342 can be provided with a locating hole, or a ring or hook for the lock shaft to be inserted. On the other hand, if the lock is to be unlocked, only the lock 140 is unlocked, the movement limit of the lock shaft is released, the lock shaft can be separated from the fourth B end 342, and the fourth B end 342 can be disengaged from the lock hole 101. Unlock the lock.

1A and 1B, the folding lock 800 of the present invention includes a lock body 100, a first rod set 301, and a second rod set 302, viewed from different angles. The lock body 100 is disposed along the first axis 401 and has a first end portion 110 and a second end portion 120 at opposite ends, and a lock body side 130 between the first end portion 110 and the second end portion 120. The lock body 100 includes a lock core 140 disposed in the lock body 100 and a lock hole 101 disposed at the second end portion 120.

1A and 1B, the first rod set 301 is coupled to the lock body side 130, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis 402 and the extending direction of the third axis 403, respectively, for better activity. Sex. Wherein the second axis 402 is perpendicular to the first axis 401. The third axis 403 is perpendicular to the second axis 402.

As shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A and 1B, the first rod set 301 includes a first rod 310 and a second rod 320. The first rod member 310 has a first A end 311 and a first B end 312 at opposite ends, wherein the first A end 311 is coupled to the lock body side 130. The second rod member 320 has a second A end 321 and a second B end 322 at opposite ends, wherein the second A end 321 is pivotally connected to the first B end 312. The first rod member 310 and the second rod member 320 are rotatable relative to the extending direction of the third axis 403. In other words, the first rod member 310 and the second rod member 320 are rotatable in a plane perpendicular to the third axis 403.

1A and 1B, the second rod set 302 is coupled to the second B end 322, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis 404 and the extending direction of the fifth axis 405, respectively. Activity. The fourth axis 404 is perpendicular to the third axis 403. The fifth axis 405 is perpendicular to the fourth axis 404.

As shown in the embodiment of Figures 1A and 1B, the second member set 302 includes a third rod The piece 330 and the fourth rod 340. The third rod member 330 has a third A end 331 and a third B end 332 at opposite ends, wherein the third A end 331 is coupled to the second B end 322. The fourth rod member 340 has a fourth A end 341 and a fourth B end 342 at opposite ends, wherein the fourth A end 341 is pivotally connected to the third B end 332, and the fourth B end 342 can be inserted into the locking hole 101, and It can be locked by the lock core 140. The third rod member 330 and the fourth rod member 340 are rotatable relative to the direction in which the fifth axis 405 extends. In other words, the third lever member 330 and the fourth lever member 340 are rotatable in a plane perpendicular to the fifth axis 405.

Viewed from different angles, as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2A and 2B, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first rod group 301 and the second rod group 302 may be parallel to each other. In other words, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first rod set 301 and the second rod set 302 can be simultaneously on the same plane. The fourth B end 342 is preferably, but not limited to, inserted into the lock hole 101 when the folding lock 800 is folded. The first rod member 310 and the second rod member 320 are preferably located on the outer sides of the third rod member 330 and the fourth rod member 340.

1A to 2B, the folding lock 800 further includes a first connecting device 210, a second connecting device 220, and a third connecting device 230. The first connecting device 210 is pivotally connected to the lock body side 130 and the first A end 311 respectively, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis 402. Further, the first rod set 301 is coupled to the lock body side 130 via the first connecting device 210. The second connecting device 220 is pivotally connected to the second B end 322 and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis 404. The third connecting device 230 is pivotally connected to the second connecting device 220 and the third A end 331 respectively, and is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis 404. Further, the first rod set 301 is connected to the second rod set 302 via the second connecting device 220 and the third connecting device 230.

2A and 2B, when the folding lock 800 is folded and folded, the first connecting device 210, the second connecting device 220, and the third connecting device 230 are preferably adjacent and located on the second axis 402.

While the foregoing description and drawings have disclosed the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is understood that various modifications, and various modifications and substitutions may be used in the preferred embodiments of the present invention without departing from the scope of the appended claims. The spirit and scope of this new principle. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. The present invention can be used in many forms, structures, and cloths. Modifications to settings, ratios, materials, components, and components. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are to be considered as illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims and covers the legal equivalents thereof and is not limited to the foregoing description.

Claims (10)

A folding lock comprising: a lock body disposed along a first axis, having a first end portion and a second end portion at opposite ends, and between the first end portion and the second end portion a lock body side, the lock body includes: a lock core disposed in the lock body; and a lock hole disposed at the second end portion; a first connecting device pivotally connected to the side of the lock body to be opposite Rotating in a direction in which the second axis extends, the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis; a first rod having a first A end and a first B end at opposite ends, wherein the first A The end is pivotally connected to the first connecting device, the first rod member is rotatable relative to a direction in which the third axis extends, the third axis is perpendicular to the second axis; and the second rod member has opposite ends a second A end and a second B end, wherein the second A end is pivotally connected to the first B end, the second rod is rotatable relative to the extending direction of the third axis; a second connecting device, Being pivotally connected to the second B end, rotatable relative to a direction in which the fourth axis is perpendicular to a third axis; a third connecting device pivotally connected to the second connecting device, rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis; a third member having a third A end at the opposite ends and a a third B end, wherein the third A end is pivotally connected to the third connecting device, the third rod member is rotatable relative to a direction in which the fifth axis is perpendicular to the fourth axis; a four-bar member having a fourth A end and a fourth B end at opposite ends, wherein the fourth A end is pivotally connected to the third B end, and the fourth rod member is opposite to the fifth axis Rotating in the extending direction, the fourth B end can be inserted into the locking hole and can be locked by the locking core. The folding lock of claim 1, wherein the first rod, the second rod, the third rod, and the fourth rod are parallel to each other. The folding lock of claim 2, wherein the first rod and the second rod are located on an outer side of the third rod and the fourth rod. The folding lock of claim 1, wherein the first connecting device, the second connecting device, and the third connecting device are adjacent to each other and located on the second axis. The folding lock of claim 1, wherein the lock core is a key lock core, and the lock body includes a key hole disposed at the first end. A folding lock comprising: a lock body disposed along a first axis, having a first end portion and a second end portion at opposite ends, and between the first end portion and the second end portion a lock body side, the lock body includes: a lock core disposed in the lock body; and a lock hole disposed at the second end portion; a first rod member group connected to the lock body side, respectively Rotatable relative to a direction in which the second axis extends and a direction in which the third axis is perpendicular to the first axis, the third axis being perpendicular to the second axis, the first set of members comprising: a first rod member having a first A end and a first B end at opposite ends, wherein the first A end is connected to the side of the lock body; and the second rod has one of the opposite ends a second A end and a second B end, wherein the second A end is pivotally connected to the first B end, and the first rod and the second rod are rotatable relative to the extending direction of the third axis; a two-bar assembly coupled to the second B-end, respectively extendable relative to a fourth axis and a fifth axis Rotating in an extending direction, the fourth axis is perpendicular to the third axis, the fifth axis is perpendicular to the fourth axis, and the second rod set comprises: a third rod having a third end on opposite ends The A end and the third B end, wherein the third A end is connected to the second B end; a fourth rod has a fourth A end and a fourth B end at opposite ends, wherein the third end The fourth A end is pivotally connected to the third B end, the third rod and the fourth rod are rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fifth axis, the fourth B end can be inserted into the locking hole, and the lock can be The heart is locked. The folding lock of claim 6, wherein the first rod set and the second rod set are parallel to each other. The folding lock of claim 7, wherein the first set of bars is located outside of the second set of bars. The folding lock according to claim 6, further comprising: a first connecting device pivotally connected to the side of the lock body and the first A end, respectively rotatable relative to the extending direction of the second axis; a second connection The device is pivotally connected to the second B end and rotatable relative to the extending direction of the fourth axis; a third connecting device is respectively pivotally connected to the second connecting device and the third A end, and is opposite to the first The four axes extend in the direction of extension. The folding lock of claim 9, wherein the first connecting device, the second connecting device, and the third connecting device are adjacent to each other and located on the second axis when the fourth B end is inserted into the locking hole .