An exemplary method includes transmitting a wireless power signal from an electrical device connected to line power, receiving the wireless power signal at an electronic access control device, and operating the electronic access control device using electrical power harvested from the wireless power signal. In certain forms, the method further includes adjusting an orientation of the antenna by which the wireless power signal is transmitted.

An interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core for use with a lock device having a locked state and an unlocked state is disclosed. The interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core may include a moveable plug having a first position relative to a lock core body which corresponds to the lock device being in the locked state and a second position relative to a lock core body which corresponds to the lock device being in the unlocked state. The interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core may include a core keeper moveably coupled to a lock core body. The core keeper may be positionable in a retain position wherein the core keeper extends beyond an envelope of lock core body to hold the lock core body in an opening of the lock device and a remove position wherein the core keeper is retracted relative to the envelope of the lock core body to permit removal.

This invention relates to a padlock assembly 1 including a body 2 with a hand engageable portion 4 that is external to the body 2 forming part of an actuator mechanism 5. The actuator mechanism 5 is electrically controllable to adjust between an operable condition and an inoperable condition to adjust a condition of a lock mechanism 31.

The present invention relates generally to mechatronic locks and more specifically, wireless mechatronic smart lock systems for locking doors which can be activated through a rotational movement of the outer knob. In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a specific user interaction method and technical solution for activating the lock system. The user applies a predetermined or programmable motion pattern of rotational movements or motion pattern of the outer knob. The input movements or motions are detected by a sensor and matched with reference motion pattern descriptions by the intelligent controller in the lock system. Upon a positive match the lock system will be activated.

Apparatus for unlocking and locking a lock (1) enabling access to protected areas. The apparatus comprises a housing (5) with a housing interior (64). A rotational shaft (30) is in operative connection with the housing. A motor (10) extends in the housing interior (64), is in operative rotational connection with shaft (30) and is operative to rotate the shaft (30). A battery cell (9) extends in the housing interior (64) and is in partially surrounding relation of the motor (10). The battery cell is in operative electrical connection with the motor (10). In cross section, the battery cell (9) includes at least two points (34) and (36) such that a line segment (32) joining these two points passes through the motor (10).

An intelligent unlocking device comprises a rear shell, a front shell, a motor assembly, a hollow rotating shaft, an adapting piece connected with a lock cylinder and the hollow rotating shaft, a manual rotating shaft, an inner bearing and a bearing support which are disposed around the manual rotating shaft, and an outer bearing. The bearing support and the outer bearing are disposed around an end of the manual rotating shaft. The intelligent unlocking device is silent and free of noises in use, and convenient to assemble and disassemble, intelligent unlocking can be achieved without replacement of a whole door lock, and costs are reduced for users.

An interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core for use with a lock device having a locked state and an unlocked state is disclosed. The interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core may include a moveable plug having a first position relative to a lock core body which corresponds to the lock device being in the locked state and a second position relative to a lock core body which corresponds to the lock device being in the unlocked state. The interchangeable electro-mechanical lock core may include a core keeper moveably coupled to a lock core body. The core keeper may be positionable in a retain position wherein the core keeper extends beyond an envelope of lock core body to hold the lock core body in an opening of the lock device and a remove position wherein the core keeper is retracted relative to retain position to permit removal.

A puller for use with a lock device is disclosed. The lock device may have an interchangeable core. The puller may include a puller assembly, the puller assembly including a puller core body having an opening sized to receive at least a portion of an operator actuation assembly of the lock device, a first engagement surface positioned to engage a portion of a rear end of the operator actuation assembly of the lock device, a second engagement surface positioned to engage a portion of a front end of a core assembly of the lock device, and an actuator which is moveable to alter a separation between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface.

An interchangeable electronic lock mechanism provides selective access to a motor controlled latching system including a motorized pin to lock and unlock a knob assembly. The lock mechanism may be used to replace key operated locking cores, on the exterior of a storage unit, with a plug and optional adapter inserted into a remaining shell housing, and a driver to control access to a storage unit. Manual rotation of the knob activates the drive assembly to control access to the storage unit. An optional break away security feature in the knob inhibits unauthorized unlatching of the lock. When the lock is unlatched, the knob rotates the drive assembly including the plug and adapter within the shell housing, and in turn, activates the driver to operate the lock assembly in the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair.

An electronic door lock system includes a gasket system for protecting electrical and mechanical components from exterior water and air. A lock portion may include a gasket, a circuit board, and a plate disposed between a first and second housing. The gasket includes an L-shaped perimeter that wraps around a first side and perimeter edge of the circuit board. The plate compresses the gasket perimeter against a ridge on the first housing to form a seal around the circuit board.