E05B2047/0026

Electro-mechanical lock core

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.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock

The invention discloses an accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock, in particular an accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock in the field of electronic locks. The accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock of the invention comprises a lock cylinder, a control circuit and a clutch sleeve, wherein the control circuit and a key hole are installed in the lock cylinder, and further comprises a transmission system, a power shaft, a clutch cam, a key cam, a key pin and a suspension, wherein the lock cylinder is internally provided with a clamping jaw, a torsion spring and a clamping jaw motor; one end of the clamping jaw is connected with an output shaft of the clamping jaw motor, one end of the torsion spring is fixed in the suspension and the other end thereof is connected with the clamping jaw; the key cam is provided with a limiting groove and the lock cylinder is provided with a limiting pin. The invention has the advantages of high safety and reliability, low power consumption, small volume and strong impact-resistant performance, and can be protected from accidental unlocking even under the conditions of high-speed impact and severe vibration.

Clutch mechanism and electronic lock having the same
11761243 · 2023-09-19 · ·

An electronic lock includes a latch member and a clutch mechanism mounted on the outside of the lock cylinder and including a clutch unit, a driving unit and a control module. The clutch unit includes a rotatable seat having a first engaging portion, an accessible knob, and a clutch seat having a second engaging portion. The clutch seat is movable relative to the rotatable seat between an unlock position and a lock position, where the second engaging portion engages and disengages the first engaging portion, respectively.

Clutch engagement assembly of door lock and driving device thereof
11187008 · 2021-11-30 · ·

A clutch engagement assembly for a door lock device includes a first shaft having at an end thereof an insertion end portion in which a channel is formed; a second drive shaft having a hollow engagement end portion into which the insertion end portion of the first shaft is inserted; a driving member which provides a driving force; and a pin member that is installed in a state of being elastically supported in the engagement end portion of the second shaft and is movable by the driving member so as to extending through (be inserted in) at least a part of the first shaft and at least a part of the second shaft, thereby causing a clutch engagement or a disengagement between a first shaft and a second shaft. The clutch engagement assembly may provide a relatively small size structure of the door lock device and a firm engagement force.

Electric Lock and Clutch Mechanism Thereof
20220025675 · 2022-01-27 ·

An electric lock includes a housing, a clutch mechanism and a manual control member. The housing is formed with a driving structure having a first inclined surface, a second inclined surface and a bottom surface. The clutch mechanism includes a driving member having a pushing structure, an elastic member arranged on the driving member for abutting against the driving structure, a rotating member having a pushed structure, and a motor for driving the driving member to rotate. The manual control member is connected to the rotating member. When the motor drives the driving member to rotate relative to the driving structure, the elastic member abuts against the first or second inclined surface to push the driving member to move toward the rotating member, so as to allow the pushing structure to abut against the pushed structure, in order to further drive the rotating member to rotate the manual control member.

Household electric and mechanical dual-controlled intelligent lock
11180930 · 2021-11-23 · ·

A household electric and mechanical dual-controlled intelligent lock includes a mechanical clutching structure and an intelligent electronic control structure. The mechanical clutching structure includes a locking head, a springback lock tongue, a first round rotary table and a fixed seat, wherein: an end portion of the springback lock tongue extends outside the fixed seat, an arched guide rail which is fitted with the first round rotary table is located on the springback lock tongue. The intelligent electronic control structure includes a PCB (printed circuit board), a motor, a scalable suite and a second round rotary table, wherein: one end of the scalable suite is fixedly connected with the motor, the other end of the scalable suite is fixedly connected with the second round rotary table, an arched guide rail which is fitted with the second round rotary table is located on the other surface of the springback lock tongue.

Locking mechanism including energy storage

An apparatus and method for storing energy in a electromechanical lock. The electromechanical lock can include a main housing and a deadbolt. The main housing can be configured to extend a deadbolt along a path to lock and/or unlock a door. The deadbolt can have a hollow inner region configured to receive an energy storage device. The energy storage device within the deadbolt can be electrically connected to the main housing. The energy storage device can be used to power an actuator and/or accelerometer in the main housing.

ANTI-BURGLAR BAR FOR SHUTTERS OR ROLLER SHUTTERS
20220003021 · 2022-01-06 ·

An anti-burglar bar (1) for rolling shutters (2) or rolling gates, which are defined by a plurality of horizontal slats (3) associated with a winding roller and are slidable in a first and a second vertical guides (4,5) opposite to one another, comprises electromechanical control means (7) of a first and a second blocking elements (8) and (9), arranged slidingly in a body (11), which engage respectively in a first and a second retention blocks (10) associated with said first and second guides respectively, a first and a second feelers (12) being provided which engage respectively with a first and a second position sensors (13) for transmitting an electric signal, said electric signal activating said electromechanical control means (7) only when said first and second feelers (12) are simultaneously aligned with said first and second position sensors (13) respectively.

AXIAL CLUTCH MECHANISM
20210348422 · 2021-11-11 ·

An exemplary trim assembly comprises an escutcheon, a drive spindle, a lock mechanism, a cam mechanism, and a driver. The drive spindle is mounted to the escutcheon for rotation about a longitudinal axis. The lock mechanism includes a lock gear movably mounted in the escutcheon. The cam mechanism includes a first cam defined by the escutcheon and a second cam defined by the lock gear. The driver is operable to rotate the lock gear between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. The cam mechanism is configured to longitudinally drive the lock gear from a first longitudinal position to a second longitudinal position as the lock gear rotates from the first rotational position to the second rotational position. Movement of the lock gear between the first longitudinal position and the second longitudinal position transitions the lock mechanism between a locked state and an unlocked state.