CN219840490U - Closure device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A closure device (100) for a residence, operable in two states, comprising an electric lock system (200) comprising a controller, a lock operable to lock and unlock the closure device, the lock being in circuit with the controller and controlled by the controller, and a power storage unit to power the electric lock system. The power storage unit is chargeable by a charger (300) when the closure device is in one of two states.
Description
Technical Field
The present utility model relates to a closure device, such as particularly but not exclusively to a closure device equipped with an electric lock system for use in a venue.
Background
Electric lock systems have been in existence for decades and have improved over time, but their basic mechanisms remain.
Within a venue, the smart lock allows a user to enter his venue or provide access to others without the need for a traditional key. Typically, smartphones or key fobs are used for wireless authentication and mechanical unlocking of doors. Many smart lock systems use mobile applications or websites that allow users to grant access rights to third parties by sending virtual keys. The virtual key may be sent via a short message or email to enable access by a guest or attendant. Once received, these encrypted digital keys allow access to the smart lock for a preset period of time. In addition to regulating access rights, many smart locks also record access rights, thereby providing a way to monitor the usage of a given security door. Intelligent locks are an extension of automation in the security field.
Potential vulnerabilities in smart locks do cause security problems. The security advisor recommends that the smart lock not necessarily be considered more secure than traditional locks and keys, and recommends that the user carefully consider settings and options. When the battery in the smart lock is depleted, it becomes indistinguishable from a conventional lock. All electrical functions are disabled. The lock then constitutes an obstacle that cannot be bypassed, for example, when facial recognition is required to be opened.
The present utility model seeks to obviate or at least mitigate these disadvantages by providing a new closure device with an electric lock system.
Disclosure of Invention
According to the present utility model there is provided a closure device for a home, operable in two states, comprising an electric lock system comprising a controller, a lock operable to lock and unlock the closure device, the lock and controller being in circuit and controlled by the controller, and a power storage unit to power the electric lock system; wherein, when the closing device is in one of two states, the electricity storage unit can be charged by the charger. The charger is an inductive charger having a first portion and a second portion that are wirelessly connected and operable to charge the power storage unit when the first portion and the second portion are separated by a distance in the range of about 4-6 mm. Preferably, the charger is powered by an ac power source. More preferably, the closing means comprises a peripheral portion defining an opening closable by the door portion, a first portion of the charger being provided on the peripheral portion and a second portion of the charger being provided on the door portion. Preferably, the charger is rechargeable when the first and second portions are moved into proximity. Advantageously, the first portion and the second portion are in proximity when the closure device is in the closed state. More advantageously, the electric lock system comprises an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. Advantageously, the controller and the power storage unit are provided in the indoor unit. Preferably, the outdoor unit includes at least one of a proximity switch, a data communicator, a camera, a speaker, a USB charger, and an LED.
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The utility model will now be described more particularly, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1A shows one of the two sides of a closure device of a belt lock system;
FIG. 1B is another side of the closure device of FIG. 1A on either side;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic view of an electric lock system charger;
FIG. 3A is an enlarged schematic view of a user interface of an electronic module of the electric lock system on the side of the closure device in FIG. 1A;
FIG. 3B is the electronic module of FIG. 3A without a cover plate;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of a user interface of the electric lock system on the other side of the closure device in FIG. 1B;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the flow of operation of the closure device; and is also provided with
Fig. 5A-5D are sequential portions of the block diagram of fig. 5 from left to right, exaggerated in scale for clarity.
Detailed Description
Referring to the drawings, there is shown a closure device 100 embodying the present utility model having two sides (inner and outer) as in fig. 1A and 1B. The closure device 100 includes a peripheral portion 101 defining an opening in which a door portion 102 may be received to close the opening. In a preferred embodiment, the closure device 100 takes the form of a door 100 having a door frame 101, the door frame 101 receiving a door panel 102 to close an opening defined by the door frame 101. The door 100 is installed for a residence.
The door 100 is equipped with an electric lock system 200 comprising an electronic module 201 and a mechanical module 202. The electronic module 201 and the mechanical module 202 are electrically connected such that the electronic module 201 controls the mechanical module 202, except in special cases, for example when the electronic module 201 has been overridden or is not powered by a power supply. The locking of the door panel 102 is performed by means of a conventional mechanical lock provided with a mechanical module 202. The electronic module 201 unlocks the mechanical lock after approval by the controller/processor. The mechanical lock may also be unlocked by a conventional physical key that when used overrides the electronic module 201 to control the mechanical module 202.
The electronic module 201 is powered by a power storage unit, such as a battery, which is rechargeable and is housed within the electronic module 201. The door 100 includes a charger 300, and the charger 300 charges a battery whenever the door 100 or its door panel 102 is in a closed state, or is not in an open state or a ajar state. Referring to fig. 2, the charger 300 is an inductive charger, and is composed of two parts, namely a receiving part 301 and a transmitting part 302. The receiving portion 301 is provided at the upper end of the door panel 102, and the transmitting portion 302 is provided on the door frame 101. The receiving section 301 and the transmitting section 302 are connected wirelessly or connectable wirelessly. The receiving section 301 includes a receiving module 301A and a receiving coil 301B. The transmitting portion 302 includes a transmitting module 302A and a transmitting coil 302B. For optimal connection, the distance between the receiving portion 301 and the transmitting portion 302 should fall within a range of about 4mm to about 6 mm. The inductive charger is powered by an ac power supply 400 through a step-down transformer 401 embedded in the wall or ceiling near the door frame 101. When the door panel 102 is in the closed position, the receiving portion 301 and the transmitting portion 302 are sufficiently close to allow the former to receive power transmitted from the latter by induction to charge the battery. As soon as the door 100 is properly closed, the battery of the electronic module 201 is charged and there is little possibility of the battery being dead.
In a different embodiment, if the emitting portion 302 is located in a different location, such as at an adjacent wall, the door panel 102 will open to the adjacent wall when open and be sufficiently close to the adjacent wall when fully open, nothing prevents charging when the door 100 is in the open state. If two emitting portions 302 are installed, battery charging may also be performed in the closed and open states of the door 100, one of the emitting portions being close to the receiving portion 301 when the door panel 102 is closed, and the other emitting portion being close to the receiving portion 301 when the door panel 102 is fully opened.
As shown in fig. 3A, 3B, and 4, the electronic module 201 has an indoor unit 2011 facing the inside of the venue and an outdoor unit 2012 facing the outside of the venue. The indoor unit 2011 and the outdoor unit 2012 are different in configuration because they serve to provide different functions. The battery is disposed in the indoor unit 2011. A controller is provided within the electronic module 201, the controller including a processor and data storage on a control circuit board.
As shown in fig. 3A, the indoor unit 2011 is relatively simple. It has a buzzer 2011A, a switch 2011B, LED 2011C and a Wi-Fi antenna. When the doorbell is pressed from outside the door panel 102, the buzzer 2011A provides an audio indication that indicates the arrival of the visitor. Switch 2011B provides an option to disable electronic module 201 or to disconnect electronic module 201 from mechanical module 202, thereby switching electric lock system 200 to a mechanical lock system. Switch 2011B also provides a pairing mode. When the electronic module 201 is in the pairing mode, the user can pair the electronic device with the electronic module 201. As shown in fig. 3B, the switch 2011B is hidden by the cover. LED 2011C provides a visual indicator of the status of electric lock system 200 and may be seen from the interior of door panel 102. Wi-Fi antennas allow the controller/processor in the electronic module 201 to wirelessly communicate with nearby devices through a router, for example in the form of intercom calls from devices (e.g., smartphones) in the same location.
Referring to fig. 4, the outdoor unit 2012 includes a camera 2012A, a fingerprint scanner 2012B, a proximity switch 2012C, a data communicator 2012D, a speaker 2012E, C type USB 2012F, and an LED 2012G. The camera 2012A may be used to capture and transmit visual images outside of the venue while the door panel 102 remains closed. It is also used for facial recognition. It is able to capture an object or person by any audiovisual element of the image, video or face of said object or person. The information will be transmitted to the controller/processor for identification and verification. The camera 2012A communicates with a controller/processor. It may provide a photograph of anyone accessing the door 100, and it may facilitate easy reference photo logging in a data store associated with the processor. After verifying the person, information is sent to the processor by the electronic module 201 to unlock the mechanical module 202. The fingerprint scanner 2012B is for capturing a pattern of ridges and valleys on a finger. This information is sent to the controller/processor for analysis and matching by comparing the information to a list of enrolled fingerprints stored on a profile in a data store. The matching will allow unlocking of the mechanical module 202 by control of the electronic module 201. A proximity switch 2012C is associated with the doorbell to activate the doorbell to produce a doorbell sound that is broadcast by a buzzer 2011A in the indoor unit 2011. The data communicator 2012D may include a bluetooth communicator or a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna for short range information transmission. The data communicator 2012D on the door panel 102 will pair with another bluetooth device, such as a user's smartphone. Bluetooth may be used to pair the smartphone with the electric lock system 200 and unlock the electric lock system 200. For example, when a virtual key stored in the smartphone is presented to the wireless device 2012D, information is sent from the smartphone to the wireless device 2012D. After the identification and verification is complete, the processor/controller instructs the electronic module 201 to unlock the mechanical module 202. The speakers 2012E are mainly used for communication with each other. The type C USB allows the electronic module 201 to be powered using an external power source in an emergency. It may also allow data to be transferred between the electronic module 201 and another USB-C device. Finally, LED 2012G is a visual indicator for displaying the status of electric lock system 200 as seen from the exterior of door panel 102.
The door 100 may be used with a variety of electronic devices, such as smart phones, smart watches, wired or wireless front door intercom modules, and the like. These electronic devices may be modified by application programs (apps) to control the electronic module 201.
Referring to fig. 5 and 5A to 5D, the electronic module 201 would have to be paired with the electronic device of the primary user to be controlled. Step 500, pairing, removing the cover plate of the indoor unit 2011, exposing the switch 2011B step 501, and step 502: switch 2011B is turned on, step 503: copying the pairing code; step 504: selecting a pairing function by an app on the electronic device, step 505: the electronic module 201 searches for and identifies the lock with the strongest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal. Step 506: inputting the pairing code into the electronic equipment; step 507: the processor/controller verifies the code by matching the code with the code stored in the data store of the electronic module 201; step 508: if the code passes the verification, the pairing is completed; steps 509 and 510: the primary account settings will be stored in the data store and log of the electronic module 201. If the code does not match the code in lock memory, an error step 511 will be displayed.
Facial recognition may be used to unlock the mechanical lock. Referring to fig. 5A to 5D, step 600 allows the controller of the electronic module 201 to learn a new face through an application on the electronic device; step 601, providing information such as a user name and the like through an app; step 602, triggering or activating a camera 2012A on the electronic module 201 for capturing facial data of a user; step 603 stores the captured information in a data store and log of the electronic module 201.
The fingerprint may be used to unlock the mechanical lock. As shown in fig. 5A to 5D, in step 700, the controller of the electronic module is allowed to learn a new fingerprint; step 701, providing information such as a user name and the like through an application program in the electronic equipment; step 702, triggering or activating a fingerprint scanner 2012B on the electronic module 201 to capture fingerprint data; step 703 stores the captured information in a data store and log of the electronic module 201.
The master user may send the virtual key to the visitor in step 800. In step 801, the master user searches the address book through the application, step 802, prepares a virtual key having valid conditions such as access time and date, step 803, sends the virtual key to the visitor through the application, and the visitor will receive the virtual key in step 804.
To unlock the mechanical lock in the mechanical module 202 via the electronic module 201, the user may present his face to the camera 2012A step 900. The controller will consider whether the face matches any face information stored in the controller 901. If so, the electronic module 201 will sound an unlock and issue a notification step 902, and then the door will unlock step 903. If not, it will log and store access failure information in step 4006.
To unlock the mechanical lock in the mechanical module through the electronic module 201 using the fingerprint, the user may present his finger to the fingerprint scanner 2012B step 1000. The controller will consider if the fingerprint matches any fingerprint information stored in the controller 1001. If so, the electronic module 201 will sound an unlock and send a notification step 1002, and then the door will unlock step 1003. If not, it will log and store access failure information in step 4006.
The lock may also be opened with a virtual key. The user may present his virtual key to the data communicator 2012D step 2000. The controller will consider whether the virtual key matches any information stored in the controller step 2001. If so, the electronic module 201 will sound an unlock sound and send a notification step 2002, then unlock the door step 2003. If not, it will log and store access failure information in step 4006.
Referring to fig. 5A to 5D, when the electric lock system is powered on 4000 for the first time, the electronic module 201 will check if the key is already in its maximum rotational position 4001; if yes, the electronic module 201 resets the electric lock system to a factory default step 4002; if not, the electronic module 201 will check the pairing status step 4003, if the host has been paired with the electronic module 201, will check the doorbell at step 4004, if the doorbell is activated, will make the doorbell sound and start the interphone step 4005, will access the store log step 4006, and will send a notification step 4007 to the host user; when the interphone is started, a display of a caller screen on the application will be provided in step 4008, and other users can pick up the interphone in step 4008A.
If the doorbell was not activated at the time of the check at step 4004, check vibration sensor step 4009, if the vibration sensor is triggered, cause the door alarm to sound and send notification step 4010 to the master user, will access the storage log and will also send notification to the master user
Steps 4006 and 4007; if the vibration sensor is not activated, the electronic module will check the battery charge by comparing a preset threshold to consider if the charge is low 4011; if so, a low battery alarm will sound and a notification is sent to the primary user step 4012; the electronic module 201 will access the log step 4006 and send a notification 4008 to the primary user.
If the doorbell is not activated in the check of step 4004, the vibration sensor is not triggered in step 4009, and the battery level is not low in step 4011, the electronic module 201 will return to step 4000 to perform all steps more than once. If at step 4003, no primary user is paired with the electronic module 201, the electronic module 201 will return to step 4000 and restart.
The utility model is given by way of example only, and various other modifications and/or alterations to the described embodiments may be made by persons skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model as specified in the appended claims.
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1. A closure device for a residence operable in two states, the closure device comprising:
an electric lock system comprising a controller, a lock operable to lock and unlock the closure device, the lock being in circuit with and controlled by the controller, and a power storage unit to power the electric lock system;
wherein the power storage unit is chargeable by a charger when the closure device is in one of the two states, and the charger is an inductive charger having a wirelessly connected first portion and second portion, and the charger is operable to charge the power storage unit when the first portion and the second portion are separated by a distance in the range of about 4-6 mm.
2. The closure device of claim 1, wherein the charger is powered by an ac power source.
3. A closure device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the closure device comprises a peripheral portion defining an opening closable by a door portion, the first portion of the charger being disposed on the peripheral portion and the second portion of the charger being disposed on the door portion.
4. A closure device according to claim 3, wherein the charger is rechargeable when the first and second portions are moved into proximity.
5. The closure device of claim 4, wherein said first portion and said second portion are in proximity when said closure device is in a closed state.
6. The closure device of claim 1, wherein the electric locking system comprises an indoor unit and an outdoor unit.
7. The closure device of claim 6, wherein the controller and the power storage unit are disposed in an indoor unit.
8. The closure device of claim 7, wherein the outdoor unit comprises at least one of a proximity switch, a data communicator, a camera, a speaker, a USB charger, and an LED.
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