CN213087705U

CN213087705U - Electronic lock device, electronic lock system, entrance member, and entrance member system

Info

Publication number: CN213087705U
Application number: CN202020682839.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 佩尔·克里斯蒂安·摩勒
Original assignee: Assa Abloy AB
Current assignee: Assa Abloy AB
Priority date: 2019-04-29
Filing date: 2020-04-28
Publication date: 2021-04-30
Anticipated expiration: 2030-04-28
Also published as: EP3734000A1

Abstract

An electronic lock arrangement (34) for mounting in a gate member (14) movable relative to a frame (12), the electronic lock arrangement (34) comprising: an electric actuator (46), the electric actuator (46) being configured to control an unlocking function of the electronic lock device (34); and a solar cell device (36), the solar cell device (36) being configured to convert incident light into electrical energy; wherein the electric actuator (46) is arranged to be powered by the solar cell arrangement (36); and wherein the solar cell device (36) is configured to be mounted in a gateway member side surface (26) of the gateway member (14) substantially perpendicular to a main extension surface (24) of the gateway member (14) such that the solar cell device (36) can receive incident light from a light emitting device (38) mounted in a frame side surface (28) of the frame (12) in a closed position of the gateway member (14).

Description

Electronic lock device, electronic lock system, entrance member, and entrance member system

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to electronic lock devices. In particular, an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, an electronic lock system for mounting in a portal member system, a portal member for mounting in a frame, and a portal member system comprising a frame and a portal member are provided.

Background

Today, most electronic lock devices in door leaves use primary batteries, e.g. three AA batteries, as power source. Such primary batteries need to be replaced periodically, for example every two years. Replacing batteries in such electronic lock devices is a cumbersome and expensive process, particularly in large buildings, such as hotels, which may include hundreds of doors. The use of a primary battery to power the electronic lock device in the door leaf is also not environmentally friendly.

As an alternative solution to powering the electronic lock device in the door leaf, hard wiring may be used. Hardwiring typically involves routing wires from the door frame on the hinge side of the door leaf, through the door loop, and through the interior of the door leaf to the electronic lock device. Thus, the hard-wired solution requires expensive and complex modifications to the door leaf and the door frame.

As a further alternative solution, the electronic lock device in the door leaf may be energized by means of electromagnetic transmission from the frame to the electronic lock device. However, electromagnetic transmission has some challenges due to the variation of the gap between the door leaf and the door frame. The electromagnetic transmission also depends on the type of material used in the door leaf and the door frame, such as metal and wood. Each electromagnetic transmission solution is therefore dependent on the specific configuration of the door leaf and the door frame.

JP H01304282A discloses a solar cell panel provided to a surface of a door, and a battery embedded in the door is charged, and an electronic lock is supplied with power by being wired into the door together with the solar cell panel and an electronic lock body. The electronic lock body and the side plate are provided with lock and release detecting means, and a magnetic sensor is mounted on the door side, and the relative positions in the side plate are equipped with magnetic generating means. The switch is operated when magnetism is generated from the magnetism generating means in response to a control signal of the controller, and the solenoid is operated, and locking and releasing are performed.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which electronic lock device can be powered in a simple manner.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which avoids replacing batteries.

It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for installation in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which is easy to install in the portal member.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which is inexpensive.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which has reliable operation.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which provides an improved user experience.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, which electronic lock device enables the provision of a main extension surface of the portal member that has few parts visible to a user.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member movable relative to a frame, which electronic lock device has a low-profile design and/or enables a low-profile design of the portal member.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member movable relative to a frame, which in combination solves several or all of the aforementioned objects.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an electronic lock system for installation in a gateway component system that addresses one, several or all of the aforementioned objects.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide a doorway member for installation in a frame that addresses one, several, or all of the aforementioned objects.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide a doorway member system comprising a frame and a doorway member that addresses one, several, or all of the aforementioned objects.

According to one aspect, there is provided an electronic lock device for mounting in a gate member that is movable relative to a frame, the electronic lock device comprising: an electric actuator configured to control an unlocking function of the electronic lock device; and a solar cell device configured to convert incident light into electrical energy;

wherein the electric actuator is arranged to be powered by the solar cell arrangement; and wherein the solar cell device is configured to be mounted in the gateway member side surface of the gateway member substantially perpendicular or perpendicular to the main extension surface of the gateway member, such that the solar cell device can receive incident light from the light emitting device mounted in the frame side surface of the frame in the closed position of the gateway member.

By using a solar cell arrangement in the access member, the need for a primary cell and the consequent need for regular replacement of the primary cell is eliminated. Although the solar cell device may be positioned on the main extension surface, the solar cell device may not be able to provide sufficient electrical power for the electronic lock device if the access means is used indoors. In any case, such a solar cell arrangement positioned on the main extension surface would have to be unreasonably large to generate sufficient electrical energy in an indoor environment. This would make such a port member expensive. Furthermore, large visible components may be required on the main extension surface and the user experience may be degraded.

With the solar cell apparatus configured to be mounted in the side surface of the doorway member, the solar cell apparatus may be hidden in a gap between the doorway member and the frame when the doorway member is closed. Thereby, a thin design of the electronic lock device and the entrance member can be realized. By emitting light onto the solar cell arrangement positioned on the side surface of the access member, sufficient electrical energy for powering the electric actuator (e.g. for locking or unlocking the electronic locking device) and optionally also for performing an authorization procedure (e.g. reading a key card) is ensured.

Since the solar cell arrangement is configured to be mounted in the side surface of the gateway member, the mounting of the electronic lock arrangement in the gateway member is simple and inexpensive, especially compared to hard-wired solutions. Due to the use of a solar cell arrangement configured to be powered by incident light passing through the gap between the portal member and the frame, the portal member is less sensitive to gap tolerances between the portal member and the frame, especially compared to electromagnetic transmission solutions. Relaxing the tolerances in this way improves the ease and reduces the cost of the gateway member or a gateway member system comprising a gateway member and a frame.

Furthermore, since a solar cell arrangement is used which is configured to be powered by incident light passing through the gap between the portal member and the frame, this solution is independent of the type of material used in the portal member and in the frame compared to electromagnetic transmission solutions.

Throughout the present disclosure, a solar cell apparatus may include one or more solar panels. Each solar panel may include a plurality of solar cells.

The electronic lock device may for example comprise a latch functionally coupled to an electric actuator. The electric actuator is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the electric actuator is in the locked position, the latch is blocked by the electric actuator and cannot be retracted by manual actuation of a handle on the access member. When the electric actuator is in the unlocked position, the latch is unblocked and the latch can be retracted by manually actuating the handle. The electric actuator may be driven by an electric motor. The latch may for example be a deadbolt (deadbolt), a latch bolt (latch bolt) or a latch that functions as both a deadbolt and a latch bolt.

The electronic locking device may further comprise at least one electrical conductor. The electric actuator may be electrically connected to the solar cell device via the at least one electrical conductor. The electrically powered actuator may also be configured to control a locking function of the electronic locking device.

The electronic lock device may further comprise a lock housing. In this case, the electric actuator may be arranged inside the lock housing.

The solar cell arrangement may be mechanically connected to the lock housing. For example, the solar cell device may be arranged in the lock housing facing the strike plate in the frame.

Alternatively, the solar cell device may be spatially separated from the lock housing. For example, the solar cell arrangement may be positioned in the side surface of the access member above or below the lock housing. Alternatively, the solar cell arrangement may be positioned on an access member side surface other than the access member side surface where the lock housing is positioned.

The solar cell device may include an electrical energy storage device. The electrical energy storage device may be configured to store electrical energy and power the electric actuator. The electrical energy storage device may be, for example, a rechargeable battery and/or a capacitor, such as a supercapacitor.

The electronic lock device may comprise an electronic device arranged to be powered by the solar cell device and configured to generate an authorisation signal for initiating the unlocking function upon user authorisation.

According to another aspect, there is provided an electronic lock system for mounting in a gateway member system, the electronic lock system comprising an electronic lock device according to the present disclosure and a light emitting device configured to be mounted in a frame side surface of a frame. The light emitting device according to the present disclosure may be of any type.

According to another aspect, there is provided a doorway member, such as a door leaf, for installation in a frame, the doorway member comprising: a main extension surface; a port member side surface substantially perpendicular or perpendicular to the main extension surface; and an electronic lock device according to the present disclosure; wherein the solar cell device is mounted in the access member side surface. Where the access member comprises a handle rotatable about a handle axis, the handle axis may be substantially orthogonal or orthogonal to the main extension surface. The access member may comprise two opposite main extension surfaces, such as a front surface and a rear surface, and four access member side surfaces surrounding the main extension surfaces.

According to another aspect, a doorway member system is provided that includes a frame, such as a door frame, and a doorway member according to the present disclosure, wherein the doorway member is movable relative to the frame between a closed position and an open position.

The access member system may further comprise a light emitting device configured to emit light directed towards the solar cell device, and the light emitting device may be mounted in a frame side surface of the frame, the frame side surface facing the access member side surface when the access member is in the closed position. Thus, the solar cell arrangement may be substantially aligned or aligned with the light emitting arrangement when the access member is in the closed position. Thereby, when the light emitting device emits light and the entrance member is closed, the light is received on the solar cell device, and the solar cell device converts incident light into electric energy. The electrical energy generated in the closed position of the access member may be stored in an electrical energy storage device. The light emitting device can continuously emit light onto the solar cell device as long as the entrance member is closed.

The light emitting device may comprise one or more diodes. The lighting arrangement may be powered by a mains power supply, for example via an AC adapter.

The light emitting device may be configured to emit infrared light. The use of infrared light is advantageous because infrared light can power the solar cell device while not being visible to the human eye.

The frame may include an impingement plate in a side surface of the frame. In this case, the light emitting device may be mechanically connected to the striking plate. For example, the solar cell device may be arranged in a lock housing and the light emitting device may be arranged in the strike plate facing the solar cell device in the lock housing. Alternatively, the light emitting device may be spatially separated from the impingement plate.

The access member system may further comprise an access member sensor arranged to detect a closed position and/or an open position of the access member. In this case, the light emitting device may be arranged to emit light directed towards the solar cell device only when the access member is in the closed position. The port member sensor may be disposed in the frame.

The access member system may further include at least one hinge rotationally coupling the access member to the frame. In this case, the solar cell apparatus may be positioned in a side surface of the access member opposite the at least one hinge. The at least one hinge may, for example, rotationally couple the access member to the frame.

Throughout this disclosure, the doorway member may be a door leaf and the frame may be a door frame. However, alternative types of access members and frames are contemplated.

Drawings

Other details, advantages and aspects of the disclosure will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1: schematically showing a front view of a gateway member system comprising a frame, a gateway member, an electronic lock arrangement and an electronic lock system;

FIG. 2: schematically illustrating an enlarged partial view of the access member system of fig. 1; and

FIG. 3: an enlarged view of another example of an access member system is schematically shown.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, an electronic lock device for mounting in a portal member that is movable relative to a frame, an electronic lock system for mounting in a portal member system, a portal member for mounting in a frame, and a portal member system comprising a frame and a portal member will be described. The same reference numerals will be used to refer to the same or similar structural features.

Fig. 1 schematically illustrates a front view of a gateway member system 10 comprising a frame 12 and a gateway member 14 mounted in the frame 12. In fig. 1, the doorway member 14 is illustrated as a door leaf, and the frame 12 is illustrated as a door frame. The access member 14 is rotationally coupled to the frame 12 by means of two hinges 16. The access member 14 is movable from the closed position shown to an open position.

The frame 12 includes a strike plate 18. The gate member 14 includes a latch 20, the latch 20 being arranged to engage the strike plate 18 to lock the gate member 14. In this example, the latch 20 functions as both a dead bolt and a latchbolt. The gate member 14 also includes a handle 22 for actuating the latch 20.

The access member 14 comprises two main extension surfaces 24. Only the front main extension surface 24 is visible in fig. 1. Here, each major extension surface 24 is generally flat (extending in the plane of fig. 1). In this example, the handle 22 is rotatable about a handle axis perpendicular to the main extension surface 24.

Gateway member 14 further comprises four gateway member side surfaces 26 surrounding main extension surface 24: two opposite vertical inlet member side surfaces 26, an upper horizontal inlet member side surface 26 and a lower horizontal inlet member side surface 26. Each access member side surface 26 is perpendicular to main extension surface 24.

The frame 12 includes four frame side surfaces 28: two opposing vertical frame side surfaces 28, an upper horizontal frame side surface 28 and a lower horizontal frame side surface 28. In the illustrated closed position of access member 14, each access member side surface 26 is aligned with and faces a respective frame side surface 28. A gap 30 is provided between the gateway member 14 and the frame 12 around the gateway member 14, i.e. a gap 30 is provided between the gateway member side surface 26 and the frame side surface 28 of each pair.

Access member system 10 also includes an electronic lock system 32. An electronic lock system 32 is installed in the access member system 10. The electronic lock system 32 includes an electronic lock device 34. The electronic lock device 34 includes an electrically powered actuator (not shown). The electric actuator is configured to control the locking and unlocking functions of the electronic locking device 34.

The electronic lock device 34 also includes a solar cell device 36. The solar cell device 36 is configured to convert incident light into electrical energy and power the electric actuator. Solar cell device 36 is mounted in left access member side surface 26, i.e., opposite hinge 16.

The electronic lock system 32 also includes a light emitting device 38. Light emitting device 38 is configured to emit light through gap 30 and to solar cell device 36 in the closed position of portal member 14. To this end, a light emitting device 38 is mounted in the frame side surface 28 so as to face the access member side surface 26 where the solar cell device 36 is located. In this example, the light emitting device 38 is positioned in the impingement plate 18. The light emitting device 38 of this example is configured to emit infrared light.

The light emitting device 38 is powered by a power source 40 through a cable 42. The power supply 40 may, for example, include a mains power supply and an AC adapter.

The example electronic lock device 34 also includes a lock housing 44. A lock housing 44 is mounted in the access member 14. The electric actuator is disposed inside the lock housing 44. In fig. 1, the solar cell device 36 is mechanically connected to the lock housing 44 at a left side portion of the lock housing 44. The light emitting device 38 in the strike plate 18 thus faces the solar cell device 36 in the lock housing 44.

Fig. 2 schematically illustrates an enlarged partial view of access member system 10 of fig. 1. In fig. 2, an electric actuator 46 arranged inside the lock housing 44 can be seen.

The solar cell device 36 includes a solar panel 48 and an electrical energy storage device 50. The solar panel 48 includes a plurality of solar cells. The electrical energy storage device 50 is here illustrated as an ultracapacitor. The solar cell device 36 of this example also includes a DC/DC converter 52.

The electronic lock device 34 of this example includes an actuation device 54. The actuating means 54 comprises an electric motor (not shown) arranged to drive the electric actuator 46. The latch 20 is functionally coupled to an electric actuator 46. The latch 20 is configured to move between the illustrated locked position to a retracted position or an unlocked position (and between the retracted position or the unlocked position to the locked position). The electric actuator 46 is movable between a locked position in which the latch 20 cannot be retracted by manual operation of the handle 22, and an unlocked position in which the latch can be retracted by manual operation of the handle 22.

The electronic locking device 34 also includes an electronic device 56. The electronics 56 of this example include reading electronics 58 and credential evaluation electronics 60. The read electronics 58 may include a receiving unit (e.g., an RFID antenna) for receiving an input signal (e.g., from a fob) and a reading unit. The read electronics 58 may be configured to send an access signal to the credential evaluation electronics 60. The credential evaluation electronics 60 may be configured to determine whether authorization should be granted based on the access signal. If access is allowed, for example if a valid credential is present, the credential evaluation electronics 60 may issue an authorization signal to the actuation means 54. As an alternative example, the receiving unit of the reading electronics 58 may be configured to receive a BLE (bluetooth low energy) signal from the mobile phone.

The electronic locking device 34 also includes two electrical conductors 62. One electrical conductor 62 is connected between the solar cell device 36 and the actuation device 54, and one electrical conductor 62 is connected between the electronics 56 and the actuation device 54. In this manner, the electric actuator 46 is electrically connected to the solar cell device 36 via at least one electrical conductor 62.

The light emitting device 38 of this example includes one or several infrared LEDs (light emitting diodes) 64. Light emitting device 38 also includes an access member sensor 66. Access member sensor 66 is disposed in frame 12. Access member sensor 66 is configured to determine whether access member 14 is in the closed position. If the access member 14 is not in the closed position, as determined by access member sensor 66, then it may be inferred that access member 14 is in the open position. Light emitting device 38 is configured to emit light only when access member 14 is in the closed position. For this purpose, the lighting means 38 may comprise control means (not shown). The inlet and outlet member sensor 66 may be, for example, a proximity sensor for sensing a proximity target (e.g., a magnet) on the inlet and outlet member 14.

Fig. 3 schematically illustrates an enlarged view of another example of access member system 10. The main differences with respect to fig. 1 and 2 will be described. In fig. 3, the solar cell device 36 is spatially separated from the lock housing 44 and the light emitting device 38 is spatially separated from the strike plate 18. However, solar cell device 36 is still positioned in access member side surface 26, and light emitting device 38 is still positioned in frame side surface 28. The light emitting device 38 and the solar cell device 36 are aligned such that the light emitting device 38 can emit light through the gap 30 onto the solar cell device 36 for generating electrical energy to drive the electrically powered actuator 46.

While the present disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to what has been described above. For example, it will be understood that the dimensions of the components may be varied as desired. Accordingly, the invention is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic lock arrangement (34), said electronic lock arrangement (34) being intended to be mounted in a gate member (14) movable relative to a frame (12), characterized in that said electronic lock arrangement (34) comprises:

-an electric actuator (46), the electric actuator (46) being configured to control an unlocking function of the electronic lock device (34); and

-a solar cell arrangement (36), the solar cell arrangement (36) being configured to convert incident light into electrical energy;

wherein the electric actuator (46) is arranged to be powered by the solar cell arrangement (36); and is

Wherein the solar cell device (36) is configured to be mounted in a gateway member side surface (26) of the gateway member (14) substantially perpendicular to a main extension surface (24) of the gateway member (14) such that the solar cell device (36) is capable of receiving incident light from a light emitting device (38) mounted in a frame side surface (28) of the frame (12) in a closed position of the gateway member (14).

2. Electronic lock device (34) according to claim 1, wherein the electronic lock device (34) further comprises a lock housing (44), and wherein the electric actuator (46) is arranged inside the lock housing (44).

3. Electronic lock device (34) according to claim 2, characterised in that the solar cell device (36) is mechanically connected to the lock housing (44).

4. Electronic lock device (34) according to claim 2, characterised in that the solar cell device (36) is spatially separated from the lock housing (44).

5. An electronic lock arrangement (34) as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the solar cell arrangement (36) comprises an electrical energy storage arrangement (50), the electrical energy storage arrangement (50) being arranged to store electrical energy and to power the electrically powered actuator (46).

6. Electronic lock device (34) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the electronic lock device (34) comprises an electronic device (56), the electronic device (56) being arranged to be powered by the solar cell device (36), and the electronic device (56) being configured to generate an authorization signal for activating the unlocking function upon user authorization.

7. An electronic lock system (32), the electronic lock system (32) for mounting in a gateway member system (10), characterized in that the electronic lock system (32) comprises an electronic lock device (34) according to any one of claims 1-6 and a light emitting device (38) configured to be mounted in a frame side surface (28) of the frame (12).

8. A gateway member (14), said gateway member (14) being intended to be mounted in a frame (12), characterized in that said gateway member (14) comprises:

-a main extension surface (24);

-a port member side surface (26), said port member side surface (26) being substantially perpendicular to said main extension surface (24); and

-an electronic lock device (34) according to any of claims 1 to 6; wherein the solar cell device (36) is mounted in the access member side surface (26).

9. The gate member (14) according to claim 8, characterized in that the gate member (14) is a door leaf.

10. A gateway member system (10), characterized in that said gateway member system (10) comprises a frame (12) and a gateway member (14) according to claim 8, wherein said gateway member (14) is movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to said frame (12).

11. Gateway member system (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that the gateway member system (10) further comprises a light emitting device (38), the light emitting device (38) being configured to emit light directed towards the solar cell device (36), and wherein the light emitting device (38) is mounted in a frame side surface (28) of the frame (12), the frame side surface (28) facing the gateway member side surface (26) when the gateway member (14) is in a closed position.

12. The access member system (10) of claim 11, wherein the light emitting device (38) is configured to emit infrared light.

13. The gateway member system (10) of claim 11, wherein the frame (12) includes an impingement plate (18) in the frame side surface (28), and wherein the light emitting device (38) is mechanically connected to the impingement plate (18).

14. Gateway member system (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that said gateway member system (10) further comprises a gateway member sensor (66), said gateway member sensor (66) being arranged to detect a closed position and/or an open position of said gateway member (14), and wherein said light emitting means (38) is arranged to emit light directed towards said solar cell means (36) only when said gateway member (14) is in said closed position.

15. The port member system (10) of claim 14, wherein said port member sensor (66) is disposed in said frame (12).

16. The gateway member system (10) according to any one of claims 10-15, characterized in that the gateway member system (10) further comprises at least one hinge (16), the at least one hinge (16) rotationally coupling the gateway member (14) to the frame (12), and wherein the solar cell device (36) is positioned in the gateway member side surface (26) opposite the at least one hinge (16).

17. The gateway member system (10) according to claim 10, wherein the gateway member (14) is a door leaf, and wherein the frame (12) is a door frame.