Patent classifications
E05B2047/0097
ELECTRONIC LOCK WITH WIRELESS EXTERIOR TO INTERIOR DOOR COMMUNICATION
A lockset that includes a latch assembly, an interior assembly and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The interior assembly is configured to electronically control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The exterior assembly includes a locking assembly configured to be mechanically coupled with the latch assembly. The interior assembly includes an interior wireless communication unit and the exterior assembly includes an exterior wireless communication unit that is configured to wirelessly communicate therebetween. In some embodiments, an exterior assembly includes a photovoltaic cell and the interior assembly includes a light source. The light source and the solar cell are configured for wirelessly communicating and for power transmission between the exterior and interior assemblies through a bore hole in the door.
Lock state monitoring apparatus, method, lock driving apparatus and lock assembly
A lock state monitoring apparatus, a method, a lock driving apparatus and a lock assembly. The lock state monitoring apparatus includes: a rheostat and a first load, where a movable contact end of the rheostat is connected with a first end of the first load, and a first fixed end of the rheostat and a second end of the first load are configured to bear a first voltage; the movable contact end of the rheostat is configured to be connected with an output axis of a drive motor in the lock; the first fixed end and the movable contact end of the rheostat, or two ends of the first load, are configured to be connected with a main control board in the lock to output a first voltage signal to the main control board, so that the main control board determines a lock state according to the first voltage signal.
ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM
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.
OUTDOOR CHAISE LOUNGE WITH INTEGRATED LOCK-BOX TO SECURE VALUABLES
An outdoor chaise lounge may include a frame, multiple legs coupled to and extending below the frame to support the frame, a seat member coupled to the frame to enable a user to sit or lay on the seat member, a lock-box fixedly supported by the frame that enables a user of the outdoor chaise lounge to store and lock items therein. The lock-box may include a lock-box door inclusive of a user interface that enables a user to lock and unlock the lock-box. A door member may be coupled to the seat member and have a closed position and an open position such that when said door member is in the open position, the user has access to the user interface on the lock-box door.
Lock devices, systems and methods
Disclosed are various embodiments of lock devices, systems, and methods. A lock of the application can include an internal mechanism to permit backdriven operation and lost motion operation. In one form the lock can be made from an assembly of parts that have locating features that require one way installation/assembly. The lock can include an internal power source capable of driving electronics used to determine handedness of a door.
Actuating Handle for a Motor Vehicle
Actuating handle (100) for a motor vehicle for opening and/or closing a door or a flap, comprising a grip element (101) which is designed for movement between an actuating position, in which the grip element (101) is arranged that can be actuated for manually opening a door or a flap (103), and a locking position, in which the grip element (101) is accommodated in a recess (105), wherein the grip element (101) comprises surrounding grip element delimiting sections (107) and the recess (105) has recess delimiting sections (109), wherein the actuating handle (100) is designed such that in the locking position of the grip element (101) each of the grip element delimiting sections (107) is arranged opposite a corresponding recess delimiting section (109), and wherein lighting means (201) are arranged at least in some regions on the grip element delimiting sections (107).
Door lock using a power supply of a mobile device as a power source
A door lock includes a latch device and inner and outer operating devices operatively connected to the latch device. The inner operating device includes a control module and a first battery module electrically connected to the control module and supplying electricity for operation of the door lock. A detecting module is electrically connected between the first battery module and the control module. The outer operating device includes a first electric connecting device electrically connected to the detecting module and an unlocking information input module electrically connected to the control module. When the remaining electricity of the first battery module detected by the detecting module is lower than a preset alarm value and a second electric connecting device of a mobile device is in electrical connection with the first electric connecting device, the second battery module of the mobile device supplies electricity to the door lock for operation.
Magnetic lock release indicator / power failure indicator
An electrical lock monitoring device which can be retrofitted onto an existing electrical lock control system. The device can be powered by the existing power mains for the electrical lock control system. In the event of a power failure, an indicator is activated to advise users of a power failure. The device can be electrically connected to trigger an alarm, camera, siren, or other devices. Once the power has been restored, the device is automatically reset.
Electronic lock with misalignment scoring system
An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
Electronic lock with wireless exterior to interior door communication
A lockset that includes a latch assembly, an interior assembly and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The interior assembly is configured to electronically control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The exterior assembly includes a locking assembly configured to be mechanically coupled with the latch assembly. The interior assembly includes an interior wireless communication unit and the exterior assembly includes an exterior wireless communication unit that is configured to wirelessly communicate therebetween. In some embodiments, an exterior assembly includes a photovoltaic cell and the interior assembly includes a light source. The light source and the solar cell are configured for wirelessly communicating and for power transmission between the exterior and interior assemblies through a bore hole in the door.