E05B2047/0017

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SMART CAM LOCKS AND KEY LOCK BOXES
20230162548 · 2023-05-25 ·

The present disclosure generally relates to providing electronic locking systems. Using novel designs and network technology, the present systems, methods, and apparatuses can provide a secure alternative to a cam lock or a lock box for storing items that may be left unattended, without the use of a physical key. For example, in certain embodiments, the present systems, methods, and apparatuses can facilitate the locking and unlocking of a cam lock or a lock box by using a digital construct, an encryption system, and various native and/or third-party software components.

LOCK MODULE WITH MECHANICAL OVERRIDE
20230160235 · 2023-05-25 ·

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.

ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK
20230061772 · 2023-03-02 ·

An electronic door lock is provided and includes a housing, a movable latch assembly, a telescopic rod, a driving member, an elastic member and a driving assembly. The telescopic rod is arranged in the movable latch assembly, and the elastic member is connected to the movable latch assembly and the driving assembly. The elastic member is driven by the driving assembly to drive the movable latch assembly, so that the telescopic rod located in the movable latch assembly can be controlled to retract or protrude from the movable latch assembly and the movable latch assembly is in a locked mode or an unlocked mode. In the unlocked mode, the driving member can push the telescopic rod to drive the movable latch assembly to move. Therefore, the problem that the driving assembly must accurately calculate the operating time can be solved and damage to the driving assembly can be prevented.

ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM
20220316239 · 2022-10-06 ·

An arrangement (10) for an electronic locking system (24), the arrangement (10) comprising an actuating element (12) arranged to perform an actuating procedure (18) by means of manual manipulation by a user; an electromagnetic generator (14) comprising a stator (20) and a rotor (22), the rotor (22) being arranged to be rotationally driven relative to the stator (20) at least temporarily during the actuating procedure (18) by movement of the actuating element (12) to thereby generate electric energy; and an electronic control system (16) arranged to be electrically powered by the generator (14); wherein the control system (16) is arranged to control a provision of feedback to the user; and wherein the feedback is a haptic feedback in the actuating element (12), a sound signal, a light signal, or combinations thereof. An electronic locking system (24) comprising the arrangement (10) is also provided.

Bi-Directional Electronic Lock Device And Method For Setting Up The Same When Mounted On A Door

A bi-directional electronic lock device includes a lock mechanism and a control unit. The control unit includes a position determining component driven by the lock mechanism to rotate, a sensor configured to generate a specific sensing signal for each of three positions with respect to the position determining component, a direction determining module that actuates the lock mechanism to move from a locked state toward an unlocked state, and that generates a directional signal based on the sensing signals, and a control module that is configured to, in response to receipt of the directional signal, set the lock mechanism, based on the directional signal, to operate in one of a left setting and a right setting.

VEHICLE EQUIPMENT SEAL DEVICE
20230145788 · 2023-05-11 ·

A vehicle equipment seal device includes a main body portion, a bolt portion, a metal wire connection portion and a lock structure. The main body portion has a connection surface. The bolt portion is inserted into the main body portion. The metal wire connection portion has one end fixed on the connection surface of the main body portion, and the other end provided with the bolt portion. The lock structure is arranged in the main body portion, wherein the lock structure includes a motor and a sensor, and the sensor is used to position a turning position of the motor, thereby determining whether the lock structure locks the bolt portion or unlocks the bolt portion.

LOW-VOLTAGE ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE
20230146139 · 2023-05-11 ·

A low-voltage, direct current apparatus for controlling a door. The apparatus may comprise a mounting bar configured to be coupled to the door and a latch coupled to the mounting bar. The latch may comprise a locking lever, and an actuator may be configured to move the locking lever between a locked position in which the locking lever prevents movement of the latch to an unlocked position in which the locking lever allows movement of the latch.

Electronically operated lock cylinder
11655653 · 2023-05-23 · ·

An electronic lock cylinder that may be a direct replacement for a European-style standard cylinder is disclosed. The lock cylinder may include a core, a first shaft rotatably mounted in the core, and a second shaft rotatably mounted in the core and coaxial with the first shaft. A first cam and a second cam may be each rotatably mounted in the core and coaxial with the first shaft. The first cam may include a first lug and the second cam may include a second lug, where the first lug and the second lug may each be coupled to a deadbolt. A clutch may be disposed on the first shaft and shiftable from a first position to a second position, and a motor may be disposed in the core and operatively coupled to the clutch and configured to shift the clutch from the first position to the second position. When the clutch is in the first position, the first shaft is operatively coupled to the first cam, and the second shaft is decoupled from both the first cam and the second cam, when the clutch is in the second position, both the first shaft and the second shaft are operatively coupled to the second cam. The lock includes a first shaft rotatably mounted in the core and a second shaft rotatably mounted in the core and coaxial with the first shaft. A clutch is disposed on the first shaft and rotationally fixed to the first shaft but axially shiftable. The lock also includes a slider with a finger, where the finger is engaged with the clutch, and a motor is configured to shift the slider axially between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the clutch is disengaged from the second shaft, and in the second position, the clutch is engaged with the second shaft, such that rotation of the first shaft causes rotation of the second shaft.

ELECTRONIC LOCK
20230203846 · 2023-06-29 ·

A lock can include a motor assembly, a gear assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor and a drive shaft. The gear assembly can include a cam, a pinion gear, and a pinion. The pinion gear can include a plurality of teeth disposed along only a portion of a perimeter of the pinion gear. The pinion gear can be configured to engage the pinion. The pinion can be configured to translate laterally to release a biasing member to unlock a door of a container.

SMART DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY, CLUTCH CONTROL METHOD OF SMART DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND SMART DOOR LOCK
20230203844 · 2023-06-29 ·

A smart door lock assembly includes a lock cylinder, a lock cylinder mounting block, a driving motor, and a driving control board. A driving gear is arranged on a movable end of the driving motor. The lock cylinder passes through and is mounted in the lock cylinder mounting block. A driven gear coaxial with the lock cylinder is arranged on the lock cylinder mounting block. The driven gear is driven by the driving gear. The driving control board determines whether an external input unlocking command is right and controls the driving motor to unlock the smart door lock assembly when the external input unlocking command is right. The driving motor has a virtual position in a process of driving the driving gear.