EP0482162B1 - Timed triggering control device for a mechanism - Google Patents

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EP0482162B1
EP0482162B1 EP91908850A EP91908850A EP0482162B1 EP 0482162 B1 EP0482162 B1 EP 0482162B1 EP 91908850 A EP91908850 A EP 91908850A EP 91908850 A EP91908850 A EP 91908850A EP 0482162 B1 EP0482162 B1 EP 0482162B1
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Jean-Luc Monnier
Pierre-André SERMET
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B43/00—Time locks
    • E05B43/005—Timer devices controlling electrically operated locks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B2047/0014—Constructional features of actuators or power transmissions therefor
    • E05B2047/0018—Details of actuator transmissions
    • E05B2047/0024—Cams
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B2047/0014—Constructional features of actuators or power transmissions therefor
    • E05B2047/0018—Details of actuator transmissions
    • E05B2047/0026—Clutches, couplings or braking arrangements
    • E05B2047/003—Clutches, couplings or braking arrangements of the overload- slip- or friction type
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0012—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with rotary electromotors
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/70—Operating mechanism
    • Y10T70/7006—Predetermined time interval controlled
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/70—Operating mechanism
    • Y10T70/7006—Predetermined time interval controlled
    • Y10T70/7028—Electric

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  • the present invention relates to a device for controlling the timed triggering of a mechanism, in particular for unlocking a vault lock, comprising at least one bolt sliding in a clearance and at least one movable locking pin arranged to lock this clearance and preventing the bolt from moving, said movable locking pin being coupled to a mechanical actuating device which belongs to a control module and comprises at least one spring member arranged to accumulate potential energy which the mechanical actuating device uses to unlock the bolt, the control module comprising means for arming this spring member, the control device comprising programmable electronic timing means and a member coupled to these means for releasing said potential energy at a predetermined time defined by the means programmable electronic timers .
  • the device for controlling the timed opening of a lock described by the international application published under No. WO89 / 03922 comprises a locking mechanism controlled by an electronic device and comprising a trigger module and a blocking module.
  • the locking mechanism is designed to lock a bolt in the locked position, for a predetermined time defined by the electronic control device.
  • These known conventional mechanisms generally comprise a barrel spring and a timepiece mechanism with an escapement device which makes it possible to release, at a predetermined instant defined by the timepiece mechanism, the force of the barrel spring previously armed, to release a pin associated with a locking bolt.
  • Publication WO 86/05230 describes a lock control device which corresponds to the preamble of claim 1, the bolt of the lock being locked by a mechanism controlled by electronic circuits by means of one or more servomotors.
  • the desired delay is programmed in the electronic circuits.
  • the movable locking member is linked to a lever biased by a spring and / or a counterweight in the unlocking direction, to bear against at least one eccentric cam actuated by the corresponding servomotor. Each half-turn of the cam thus controls movement of the lever in one direction or the other.
  • Two cams and two motors can be provided to double the locking security.
  • the device cannot operate in the event of a failure of the power supply to the motor (s).
  • the present invention proposes to overcome the drawbacks mentioned above by producing a device having a conventional appearance and using the force stored by a spring of the barrel type to unlock a lock bolt, while having more effective control means, more precise and reliable than those used to date.
  • the device according to the invention is characterized in that said spring member is of the barrel spring type and in that the means for cocking the barrel spring comprise a key axis coupled to a drive pinion carrying an arming pawl, this pawl being arranged to cooperate with an arming pin carried by an arming wheel, said wheel being integral with the axis of the barrel spring.
  • Said member for releasing said potential energy advantageously comprises a locking cam.
  • said locking cam is constituted by a pivoting profiled part arranged to engage in at least one peripheral notch of a locking disc, this locking disc being coupled to the axis of the barrel spring. This coupling is achieved by means of cogs.
  • the locking cam is mounted on an output shaft of an electric motor.
  • this electric motor is of the stepping type.
  • the locking cam can be coupled to an electromagnet.
  • the locking cam can be coupled to a jack.
  • the member for releasing said potential energy further comprises a pawl wheel, a pawl mounted on this wheel, a ratchet concentric with this wheel and in engagement with said pawl and a drive wheel coupled to said cogs, said pawl wheel, said ratchet and said drive wheel being mounted on the axis of the barrel spring.
  • the pawl-carrying wheel carries a pusher arranged to cooperate with a lever pivoting about an axis arranged to bring a positioning disc into an appropriate locking position relative to the locking cam.
  • the drive wheel is integral with a pinion, which is engaged with a trigger rake carrying a trigger pin, arranged to act on said movable axis for locking a lock.
  • the drive gear is engaged with a disc contact carrier which cooperates with a programming disk of the electronic timing means to provide them with an initialization signal and to control the duration of the timing.
  • said electronic timing means are arranged to control the drive member of the locking cam when they receive said initialization signal. They can also be arranged to perform a function test at the time of initialization.
  • the device comprises at least two control modules and coupling means between these two modules.
  • the timing means are programmable by means of a key, or by means of at least one control button or a control keyboard.
  • said key is arranged to allow both the programming of said delay means and the arming of the spring generating mechanical force.
  • a lock bolt is locked by a mechanical part such as a movable locking pin which can be brought into the withdrawn position to release the bolt by a mechanism of the clock mechanism type. Since a certain potential energy must be released to remove the movable locking pin, the device comprises at least one spring, for example a barrel spring, for actuating a lever coupled to the movable pin.
  • a mechanical part such as a movable locking pin which can be brought into the withdrawn position to release the bolt by a mechanism of the clock mechanism type. Since a certain potential energy must be released to remove the movable locking pin, the device comprises at least one spring, for example a barrel spring, for actuating a lever coupled to the movable pin.
  • the device is housed in a housing 10 and consists of two identical modules 11 and 12 each comprising an arm 11a, respectively 12a, integral with a lever 13 controlling a movable locking axis 14 arranged to block the bolt and prevent its axial sliding in an appropriate clearance.
  • Each of the modules 11 and 12 is mounted on a plate, respectively 11b and 12b, which carries a mechanical actuating device 11c, respectively 12c and means for controlling this device, for pushing the arm 11a, respectively 12a by means of a trigger pin 11d, respectively 12d.
  • the control device can comprise either a single one, or two or more modules such as modules 11 and 12.
  • modules 11 and 12 In the remainder of this text, only module 11 will be described since all of its components are found in the other identical modules 12 etc., when the device corresponds to that illustrated in FIG. 1 or to other embodiments with three modules etc.
  • the device is perfectly operational with a single module 11 or 12, but it is obviously much more reliable if it comprises two, or even more, identical modules 11 and 12.
  • the two modules are designed so that they can communicate between them by a coupling which can, for example, be electrical, optical or magnetic.
  • Each module has its independent power supply, for example in the form of two batteries or accumulators 11e and 12e respectively. They also include a display device, for example of the liquid crystal type 11f and 12f.
  • the module shown comprises the plate 11b which serves as a mounting base for all of the components.
  • An intermediate bridge 15 and an upper bridge 16 which are plates parallel to the plate 11b also serve as a support structure for the components.
  • This locking cam has the shape of a half-moon and rotates around an axis which is the axis of the output shaft of the electric motor 17
  • the locking disc 23 has at least one peripheral notch 25.
  • this disc has two notches 25 and 26 intended to cooperate with the locking cam 24 in a manner which will be explained below. These notches are diametrically opposite and have a circular profile whose diameter corresponds to that of this locking cam.
  • a key axle 27 indirectly coupled to a cocking wheel 28 fixed by means of a screw 29 to the end of the axis of the barrel spring 22.
  • the coupling is effected by the 'through an arming pin 30 secured to the arming wheel 28, and an arming pawl 31 carried by a drive pinion 32 fixed to the end of the key shaft 27.
  • a contact carrier disc 33 mounted under the upper axle 16, is engaged with the drive pinion 32.
  • the trigger pin 11d mentioned above is carried by a part called the trigger rake 34, pivoting on an axis 35 also mounted on the upper deck 16.
  • This trigger rake 34 comprises, at its end opposite to its pivot axis 35, a toothed sector 36 which is engaged with a pinion 37 integral with the axis of the barrel spring 22.
  • the axis of the barrel spring further carries a ratchet wheel 38, parallel to the drive wheel 21, on which is mounted a pawl 39 pivoting on an axis 40 integral with this ratchet wheel.
  • This pawl 39 is engaged with a ratchet 41, itself integral with the drive wheel 21 defined above.
  • a lever 42 pivoting about an axis 43, cooperates with a lever pusher 44 mounted on the ratchet wheel 38.
  • a return spring 45 one end of which is fixed to a fixed pin 46 mounted on the base plate 11b and the other end to a pin 47 fixed to the lever 42, tends to urge this lever against the pusher 44.
  • the upper deck 16 also carries one or more batteries or accumulators 48, fixed by means of flanges 49 and screws 50, as well as programmable electronic timing means 51, supplied by these batteries or accumulators 48.
  • a mechanical brake 52 in the form of a disc, is mounted on the intermediate bridge 15, under the locking disc 23.
  • the barrel spring which could moreover be replaced by any other spring arranged to accumulate the potential energy necessary to actuate the lever 13 and release the axis of lock 14, is prestressed during assembly. Its useful stroke is limited by the fact that the actual triggering phase corresponds to the rotation of the drive wheel by an angle of the order of 120 °, for the embodiment shown.
  • the part of the device which corresponds to the arming of the barrel spring 22, is illustrated in the rest position by FIG. 3A and in the armed position by FIG. 3B.
  • the arming pawl 31 bears against the arming pin 30.
  • a spring 53 mounted on the pivot axis 54 of said pawl, tends to push the arming spout 55 from this pawl towards the exterior, that is to say towards the periphery of the cocking wheel 28 carrying the cocking catch 30.
  • This spring is preferably a blade arranged to bear on the fixed pin 56.
  • a pin 57 which is, like the pin 56, carried by the drive pinion 32, serves as a stop for the pawl 31 in the arming phase.
  • the contact carrier disc 33 is provided with contact blades 58, for example three in number, which are designed to cooperate with a programming disc mounted on the electronic timing means 51.
  • the pinion 37 which is in engagement with the trigger rake 34, pivots the latter around its axis 35 and brings the trigger pin into the armed position represented by FIG. 3B.
  • the drive pinion 32 also drives the contact carrier disc 33 which, when the end point of arming is about to be reached, provides the electronic timing means with an initialization signal. This signal has the effect of awakening the electronics and putting it in a position that allows the timing to be adjusted.
  • the electronics are designed in such a way that initialization is carried out after a functional test of the device which aims to check the good condition of the batteries, peripheral circuits, etc. In the event of a fault, the locking cannot be done, which constitutes an important safety.
  • This adjustment is carried out by means of the key which drives the drive pinion 32 and the contact carrier disc 33.
  • this disc cooperates with a programming or coding disc which allows the timing to be adjusted.
  • the device can work according to at least two modes which are as follows: in one of the modes a duration t is displayed which corresponds to the time interval provided between the present instant of the adjustment and the moment of the opening of the lock. In the other mode, a date and time of opening of the lock are displayed, without being concerned with the time interval separating the present instant from this moment.
  • the coding is for example designed in such a way that a rotation in the direction of clockwise makes it possible to increment the hours and the minutes, and that a rotation in the opposite direction ensures a decrementation.
  • a slow rotation of the key allows for example to display the minutes, while a fast rotation acts on the display of the hours.
  • the arming action, initiated by the rotation of the key also has the effect of rotating the pawl wheel 38 in the direction reverse clockwise illustrated by arrow B in Figure 4A which corresponds to the rest position, that is to say that occupied by the components shown before the rotation of the key.
  • the pawl 39 is engaged, by its beak 60, with the teeth of the ratchet 41, integral with the pawl-carrying wheel.
  • the pawl 39 has a point 62 serving as a support for a spring 63 which tends to push the spout 60 towards the ratchet 41.
  • This spring 63 consists of a blade wound around two cylindrical pins 64 and 65 mounted on the support wheel ratchet 38.
  • the lever 42 is pulled by the spring 45 in abutment against a stop 66.
  • the lever pusher 44 is in fact made up of a flat piece 67 pivoting about an axis 68 and carrying a stop 69.
  • the flat piece 67 is in support against a stopper 70 carried by the pawl wheel 38, thanks to the action of a spring 71 bearing support on the one hand against a stopper 72 carried by the pawl wheel and on the other hand against the stop 69 secured to this flat part.
  • a positioning disc 73 mounted on the axis of the locking disc 23, carries two vertical rods 74 and 75, diametrically opposite, intended to cooperate with the lever 42.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates the start of the locking position and more particularly represents the parts of the device described with reference to FIG. 3A, when the operator begins to turn the key.
  • the locking disc 23 When the positioning disc is in the position shown in this figure, that is to say the locking position, the locking disc 23 is in the position shown in Figure 5B which will be described later. In this position, the electronic timing means transmit a pulse to the electric motor to bring the locking cam 24 into one of the peripheral notches 25 or 26 of the locking disc 23.
  • FIG. 4C illustrates the end of locking position.
  • the lever 42 has returned to its initial position, but the locking disc 23 is still blocked by the locking cam 24, so that the potential energy of the barrel spring 22 cannot be released through the chain of gears constituted by the cogs 18, 19, and 20.
  • Figure 4D shows the components of Figures 4A, 4B and 4C when they are in the trigger position.
  • This triggering is controlled by the locking cam 24 which is returned to the position illustrated in FIG. 5A, when the time provided for the time delay has elapsed.
  • the locking disc 23 is released, which has the effect of unlocking the gear chain and consequently the axis of the barrel spring 22, by means of the pawl wheel 38, the pawl 39 and the ratchet. 41.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show detailed views of the components intended to ensure the locking of the control device, respectively in the rest position and in the locking position.
  • the electric motor 17 comprises a coil 80 mounted on a stator 81 and a rotor 82 provided with a drive shaft 83 on which the locking cam 24 is fixed.
  • This cam has a circular sector shape, substantially a half moon. , which is intended to engage in the notches 25 and 26 of the locking disc 23.
  • the locking disc occupies any position in which one of the notches 25 or 26 is not not disposed opposite this locking cam 24.
  • the contact-carrying disc 33 When this disc is brought into the locking position, the contact-carrying disc 33 is in a position in which the electronic timing means detect a locking order and transmit a pulse to the stepping motor 17 to generate a half-turn rotation of the locking cam 24. When this cam is engaged in the corresponding notch, the locking disc is blocked, this which has the effect of blocking the entire kinematic chain up to the barrel spring 22.
  • the delay means transmit to the motor 17 a control pulse which generates a half-turn rotation of the locking cam 24, which has the effect of releasing the potential energy of the spring barrel 22.
  • the stroke of the trigger pin 11d is limited by the ends of a curved oblong opening made in the upper bridge 16.
  • the device is suitable for use with remote control, for example by means of a transceiver.
  • remote control for example by means of a transceiver.
  • a remote control of the state of the electronics or of the battery charge can be carried out.

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PCT No. PCT/CH91/00111 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 13, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 13, 1992 PCT Filed May 10, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/18168 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 28, 1991.The device includes at least one sliding bolt in a disengaging mechanism, and at least one movable pin arranged to lock said disengaging mechanism and prevent movement of the bolt. It is mounted in a housing (10) and consists of two identical control modules (11, 12) each having an arm (11a, 12a) which is fast on a lever (13) controlling the movable locking pin (14). Each module is mounted on a base plate (11b, 12b) supporting a mechanical activating device (11c, 12c) and a device for controlling this device and pushing the arm (11a, 12a) by means of a detent pin (11d, 12d). The activating device comprises at least one potential energy storage element while the module comprises a device for arming this element. A programmable electronic timing device and a member coupled thereto are provided for releasing the potential energy at a predetermined time. Each module has an independent power supply from cells or batteries (11e, 12e). A display device (11f, 12f) provides control parameter display.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de commande du déclenchement temporisé d'un mécanisme, notamment pour le déverrouillage d'une serrure de chambre forte, comprenant au moins un pêne coulissant dans un dégagement et au moins un axe mobile de verrouillage agencé pour verrouiller ce dégagement et empêcher le déplacement du pêne, ledit axe mobile de verrouillage étant couplé à un dispositif mécanique d'actionnement qui appartient à un module de commande et comporte au moins un organe à ressort agencé pour accumuler une énergie potentielle que le dispositif mécanique d'actionnement utilise pour déverrouiller le pène, le module de commande comportant des moyens pour armer cet organe à ressort, le dispositif de commande comportant des moyens de temporisation électroniques programmables et un organe couplé à ces moyens pour libérer ladite énergie potentielle à un moment prédéterminé défini par les moyens de temporisation électroniques programmables.The present invention relates to a device for controlling the timed triggering of a mechanism, in particular for unlocking a vault lock, comprising at least one bolt sliding in a clearance and at least one movable locking pin arranged to lock this clearance and preventing the bolt from moving, said movable locking pin being coupled to a mechanical actuating device which belongs to a control module and comprises at least one spring member arranged to accumulate potential energy which the mechanical actuating device uses to unlock the bolt, the control module comprising means for arming this spring member, the control device comprising programmable electronic timing means and a member coupled to these means for releasing said potential energy at a predetermined time defined by the means programmable electronic timers .

On connaît déjà différents dispositifs de ce type destinés à équiper des coffres-forts ou des chambres fortes ou des portes de sites protégés etc.We already know various devices of this type intended to equip safes or vaults or doors of protected sites etc.

Le dispositif de commande d'ouverture temporisée d'une serrure décrit par la demande internationale publiée sous le No. WO89/03922 comporte un mécanisme de verrouillage commandé par un dispositif électronique et comprenant un module de déclenchement et un module de blocage. Le mécanisme de verrouillage est conçu pour bloquer un pêne en position verrouillée, pendant un temps prédéterminé défini par le dispositif électronique de commande.The device for controlling the timed opening of a lock described by the international application published under No. WO89 / 03922 comprises a locking mechanism controlled by an electronic device and comprising a trigger module and a blocking module. The locking mechanism is designed to lock a bolt in the locked position, for a predetermined time defined by the electronic control device.

Ces mécanismes classiques connus comportent généralement un ressort à barillet et un mécanisme horloger avec un dispositif d'échappement qui permet de libérer, à un instant prédéterminé défini par le mécanisme d'horlogerie, la force du ressort à barillet préalablement armé, pour dégager une goupille associée à un pêne de verrouillage.These known conventional mechanisms generally comprise a barrel spring and a timepiece mechanism with an escapement device which makes it possible to release, at a predetermined instant defined by the timepiece mechanism, the force of the barrel spring previously armed, to release a pin associated with a locking bolt.

Ces mécanismes bien connus ont l'inconvénient d'être très coûteux du fait que les pièces mécaniques doivent être extrêmement précises. En outre, les réglages que l'on peut effectuer sur ce type de mécanisme sont limités à ceux que l'on peut effectuer d'une manière connue sur tous les mouvements d'horlogerie mécanique.These well-known mechanisms have the disadvantage of being very expensive because the mechanical parts must be extremely precise. In addition, the settings that can be made on this type of mechanism are limited to those that can be made in a known manner on all mechanical watch movements.

La publication WO 86/05230 décrit un dispositif de commande de serrure qui correspond au préambule de la revendication 1, le pène de la serrure étant verrouillé par un mécanisme commandé par des circuits électroniques au moyen d'un ou plusieurs servomoteurs. La temporisation voulue est programmée dans les circuits électroniques. L'organe mobile de verrouillage est lié à un levier sollicité par un ressort et/ou un contrepoids dans le sens du déverrouillage, pour s'appuyer contre au moins une came excentrique actionnée par le servomoteur correspondant. Chaque demi-tour de la came commande ainsi un déplacement du levier dans un sens ou dans l'autre. Il peut être prévu deux cames et deux moteurs pour doubler la sécurité de verrouillage. Toutefois le dispositif ne peut pas fonctionner en cas de panne de l'alimentation électrique du ou des moteurs.Publication WO 86/05230 describes a lock control device which corresponds to the preamble of claim 1, the bolt of the lock being locked by a mechanism controlled by electronic circuits by means of one or more servomotors. The desired delay is programmed in the electronic circuits. The movable locking member is linked to a lever biased by a spring and / or a counterweight in the unlocking direction, to bear against at least one eccentric cam actuated by the corresponding servomotor. Each half-turn of the cam thus controls movement of the lever in one direction or the other. Two cams and two motors can be provided to double the locking security. However, the device cannot operate in the event of a failure of the power supply to the motor (s).

La présente invention se propose de pallier les inconvénients mentionnés ci-dessus en réalisant un dispositif ayant un aspect classique et utilisant la force emmagasinée par un ressort du type à barillet pour déverrouiller un pêne de serrure, tout en disposant de moyens de commande plus efficaces, plus précis et plus fiables que ceux utilisés à ce jour.The present invention proposes to overcome the drawbacks mentioned above by producing a device having a conventional appearance and using the force stored by a spring of the barrel type to unlock a lock bolt, while having more effective control means, more precise and reliable than those used to date.

Dans ce but, le dispositif selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que ledit organe à ressort est du type ressort à barillet et en ce que les moyens pour armer le ressort à barillet comprennent un axe de clé couplé à un pignon d' entraînement portant un cliquet d'armement, ce cliquet étant agencé pour coopérer avec une goupille d'armement portée par une roue d'armement, ladite roue étant solidaire de l'axe du ressort à barillet.For this purpose, the device according to the invention is characterized in that said spring member is of the barrel spring type and in that the means for cocking the barrel spring comprise a key axis coupled to a drive pinion carrying an arming pawl, this pawl being arranged to cooperate with an arming pin carried by an arming wheel, said wheel being integral with the axis of the barrel spring.

Ledit organe pour libérer ladite énergie potentielle comporte d'une façon avantageuse une came de verrouillage. De préférence, ladite came de verrouillage est constituée par une pièce profilée pivotante agencée pour s'engager dans au moins une encoche périphérique d'un disque de verrouillage, ce disque de verrouillage étant couplé à l'axe du ressort à barillet. Ce couplage est réalisé par l'intermédiaire de rouages.Said member for releasing said potential energy advantageously comprises a locking cam. Preferably, said locking cam is constituted by a pivoting profiled part arranged to engage in at least one peripheral notch of a locking disc, this locking disc being coupled to the axis of the barrel spring. This coupling is achieved by means of cogs.

Selon une forme de réalisation avantageuse, la came de verrouillage est montée sur un arbre de sortie d'un moteur électrique. De préférence, ce moteur électrique est du type pas à pas.According to an advantageous embodiment, the locking cam is mounted on an output shaft of an electric motor. Preferably, this electric motor is of the stepping type.

Dans une première variante, la came de verrouillage peut être couplée à un électro-aimant.In a first variant, the locking cam can be coupled to an electromagnet.

Dans une deuxième variante, la came de verrouillage peut être couplée à un vérin.In a second variant, the locking cam can be coupled to a jack.

Dans la forme de réalisation préférée, l'organe pour libérer ladite énergie potentielle comporte en outre une roue porte-cliquet, un cliquet monté sur cette roue, un rochet concentrique à cette roue et en prise avec ledit cliquet et une roue d'entraînement couplée auxdits rouages, ladite roue porte-cliquet, ledit rochet et ladite roue d'entraînement étant montés sur l'axe du ressort à barillet.In the preferred embodiment, the member for releasing said potential energy further comprises a pawl wheel, a pawl mounted on this wheel, a ratchet concentric with this wheel and in engagement with said pawl and a drive wheel coupled to said cogs, said pawl wheel, said ratchet and said drive wheel being mounted on the axis of the barrel spring.

D'une façon avantageuse, la roue porte-cliquet porte un poussoir agencé pour coopérer avec un levier pivotant autour d'un axe agencé pour amener un disque de positionnement dans une position de verrouillage appropriée par rapport à la came de verrouillage. De préférence, la roue d'entraînement est solidaire d'un pignon, qui est en prise avec un râteau de déclenchement portant une goupille de déclenchement, agencé pour agir sur ledit axe mobile de verrouillage d'une serrure.Advantageously, the pawl-carrying wheel carries a pusher arranged to cooperate with a lever pivoting about an axis arranged to bring a positioning disc into an appropriate locking position relative to the locking cam. Preferably, the drive wheel is integral with a pinion, which is engaged with a trigger rake carrying a trigger pin, arranged to act on said movable axis for locking a lock.

De préférence, le pignon d'entraînement est en prise avec un disque porte-contacts qui coopère avec un disque de programmation des moyens de temporisation électroniques pour fournir à ceux-ci un signal d'initialisation et pour commander la durée de la temporisation. D'une façon avantageuse, lesdits moyens de temporisation électroniques sont agencés pour commander l'organe d'entraînement de la came de verrouillage lorsqu'ils reçoivent ledit signal d'initialisation. Ils peuvent également être agencés pour effectuer un test de fonctionnement au moment de l'initialisation.Preferably, the drive gear is engaged with a disc contact carrier which cooperates with a programming disk of the electronic timing means to provide them with an initialization signal and to control the duration of the timing. Advantageously, said electronic timing means are arranged to control the drive member of the locking cam when they receive said initialization signal. They can also be arranged to perform a function test at the time of initialization.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation, le dispositif comporte au moins deux modules de commande et des moyens de couplage entre ces deux modules.According to another embodiment, the device comprises at least two control modules and coupling means between these two modules.

D'une façon avantageuse, les moyens de temporisation sont programmables au moyen d'une clé, ou au moyen d'au moins un bouton de commande ou d'un clavier de commande.Advantageously, the timing means are programmable by means of a key, or by means of at least one control button or a control keyboard.

Lorsque les moyens de temporisation sont programmables au moyen d'une clé, ladite clé est agencée pour permettre à la fois la programmation desdits moyens de temporisation et l'armement du ressort générateur de force mécanique.When the delay means are programmable by means of a key, said key is arranged to allow both the programming of said delay means and the arming of the spring generating mechanical force.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise en référence à la description d'une forme de réalisation préférée du dispositif selon l'invention et au dessin annexé dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue d'ensemble du dispositif selon l'invention logé à l'intérieur d'un coffret,
  • la figure 2A représente une vue de dessus de la partie inférieure du dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2B représente une vue en coupe axiale du dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3A représente une vue partielle du dispositif et notamment de la partie de ce dispositif permettant d'assurer l'armement du ressort générateur de force mécanique et la mise à l'heure, dans sa position de repos,
  • la figure 3B représente une vue similaire à celle de la figure 3A, le dispositif étant en position armée,
  • les figures 4A, 4B, 4C et 4D représentent quatre vues similaires illustrant une partie du dispositif destiné à verrouiller la chaîne cinématique de transmission de la force emmagasinée dans le ressort, respectivement dans la position de repos, la position de début de verrouillage, la position de fin de verrouillage et la position de déclenchement, et
  • les figures 5A et 5B sont des vues partielles illustrant les parties du dispositif assurant le blocage et la libération de la chaîne cinématique respectivement au repos et en position de verrouillage.
The present invention will be better understood with reference to the description of a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention and to the accompanying drawing in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents an overall view of the device according to the invention housed inside a box,
  • FIG. 2A represents a top view of the lower part of the device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2B represents a view in axial section of the device according to the invention,
  • FIG. 3A represents a partial view of the device and in particular of the part of this device making it possible to arm the spring generating mechanical force and setting the time, in its rest position,
  • FIG. 3B represents a view similar to that of FIG. 3A, the device being in the armed position,
  • FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D represent four similar views illustrating a part of the device intended to lock the kinematic chain of transmission of the force stored in the spring, respectively in the rest position, the start locking position, the position end of locking and release position, and
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B are partial views illustrating the parts of the device ensuring the blocking and the release of the kinematic chain respectively at rest and in the locked position.

Le principe de verrouillage de ce type de dispositif de commande d'une serrure de sécurité est le suivant : un pêne de serrure est bloqué par une pièce mécanique telle qu'une goupille mobile de blocage qui peut être amenée en position de retrait pour libérer le pêne par un mécanisme du type mécanisme d'horlogerie. Etant donné qu'il faut libérer une certaine énergie potentielle pour retirer la goupille mobile de blocage, le dispositif comporte au moins un ressort, par exemple un ressort à barillet, pour actionner un levier couplé à la goupille mobile.The locking principle of this type of control device for a safety lock is as follows: a lock bolt is locked by a mechanical part such as a movable locking pin which can be brought into the withdrawn position to release the bolt by a mechanism of the clock mechanism type. Since a certain potential energy must be released to remove the movable locking pin, the device comprises at least one spring, for example a barrel spring, for actuating a lever coupled to the movable pin.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée par la figure 1, le dispositif est logé dans un boîtier 10 et se compose de deux modules 11 et 12 identiques comportant chacun un bras 11a, respectivement 12a, solidaire d'un levier 13 commandant un axe mobile de verrouillage 14 agencé pour bloquer le pêne et empêcher son coulissement axial dans un dégagement approprié.In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, the device is housed in a housing 10 and consists of two identical modules 11 and 12 each comprising an arm 11a, respectively 12a, integral with a lever 13 controlling a movable locking axis 14 arranged to block the bolt and prevent its axial sliding in an appropriate clearance.

Chacun des modules 11 et 12 est monté sur une platine, respectivement 11b et 12b, qui porte un dispositif mécanique d'actionnement 11c, respectivement 12c et des moyens de commande de ce dispositif, pour pousser le bras 11a, respectivement 12a au moyen d'une goupille de déclenchement 11d, respectivement 12d.Each of the modules 11 and 12 is mounted on a plate, respectively 11b and 12b, which carries a mechanical actuating device 11c, respectively 12c and means for controlling this device, for pushing the arm 11a, respectively 12a by means of a trigger pin 11d, respectively 12d.

Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention peut comporter soit un seul, soit deux ou plusieurs modules tels que les modules 11 et 12. Dans la suite de ce texte, seul le module 11 sera décrit étant donné que tous ses composants se retrouvent dans les autres modules identiques 12 etc., lorsque le dispositif correspond à celui illustré par la figure 1 ou à d'autres réalisations à trois modules etc. Le dispositif est parfaitement opérationnel avec un seul module 11 ou 12, mais il est évidemment bien plus fiable s'il comprend deux, voire plus, modules identiques 11 et 12. En outre, les deux modules sont conçus pour qu'ils puissent communiquer entre eux par un couplage qui peut, par exemple, être électrique, optique ou magnétique. Chaque module comporte son alimentation indépendante, par exemple sous forme de deux piles ou accumulateurs respectivement 11e et 12e. Ils comportent également un dispositif d'affichage, par exemple du type à cristaux liquides 11f et 12f.The control device according to the invention can comprise either a single one, or two or more modules such as modules 11 and 12. In the remainder of this text, only module 11 will be described since all of its components are found in the other identical modules 12 etc., when the device corresponds to that illustrated in FIG. 1 or to other embodiments with three modules etc. The device is perfectly operational with a single module 11 or 12, but it is obviously much more reliable if it comprises two, or even more, identical modules 11 and 12. In addition, the two modules are designed so that they can communicate between them by a coupling which can, for example, be electrical, optical or magnetic. Each module has its independent power supply, for example in the form of two batteries or accumulators 11e and 12e respectively. They also include a display device, for example of the liquid crystal type 11f and 12f.

En référence aux figures 2A et 2B, le module représenté comprend la platine 11b qui sert de base de montage pour l'ensemble des composants. Un pont intermédiaire 15 et un pont supérieur 16 qui sont des plaques parallèles à la platine 11b servent également de structure de support aux composants. Un moteur électrique 17, par exemple du type pas à pas, ou tout autre moyen d'entraînement tel que par exemple un électro-aimant, un vérin rotatif etc., est monté entre la platine 11b et le pont intermédiaire 15. Il en est de même d'un ensemble de rouages 18, 19, 20 qui couplent une roue d'entraînement 21, montée sur l'axe d'un ressort à barillet générateur de force mécanique 22, à un disque de verrouillage 23 qui coopère avec une came de verrouillage 24 montée sur l'arbre de sortie du moteur électrique 17. Cette came de verrouillage a la forme d'une demi-lune et tourne autour d'un axe qui est l'axe de l'arbre de sortie du moteur électrique 17. Le disque de verrouillage 23 comporte au moins une encoche périphérique 25. Dans la forme de réalisation représentée, ce disque comporte deux encoches 25 et 26 destinées à coopérer avec la came de verrouillage 24 d'une manière qui sera expliquée ci-dessous. Ces encoches sont diamétralement opposées et ont un profil circulaire dont le diamètre correspond à celui de cette came de verrouillage.With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the module shown comprises the plate 11b which serves as a mounting base for all of the components. An intermediate bridge 15 and an upper bridge 16 which are plates parallel to the plate 11b also serve as a support structure for the components. An electric motor 17, for example of the stepping type, or any other drive means such as for example an electromagnet, a rotary actuator etc., is mounted between the plate 11b and the intermediate bridge 15. It is likewise a set of cogs 18, 19, 20 which couple a drive wheel 21, mounted on the axis of a barrel spring generating mechanical force 22, to a locking disc 23 which cooperates with a cam of locking 24 mounted on the output shaft of the electric motor 17. This locking cam has the shape of a half-moon and rotates around an axis which is the axis of the output shaft of the electric motor 17 The locking disc 23 has at least one peripheral notch 25. In the embodiment shown, this disc has two notches 25 and 26 intended to cooperate with the locking cam 24 in a manner which will be explained below. These notches are diametrically opposite and have a circular profile whose diameter corresponds to that of this locking cam.

Ces différents composants sont localisés entre la platine 11b et le pont intermédiaire 15.These different components are located between the plate 11b and the intermediate bridge 15.

Sur le pont supérieur 16 est monté un axe de clé 27 couplé indirectement à une roue d'armement 28 fixée au moyen d'une vis 29 à l'extrémité de l'axe du ressort à barillet 22. Le couplage s'effectue par l'intermédiaire d'une goupille d'armement 30 solidaire de la roue d'armement 28, et d'un cliquet d'armement 31 porté par un pignon d'entraînement 32 fixé à l'extrémité de l'axe de clé 27. Un disque porte-contacts 33, monté sous le pont supérieur 16, est en prise avec le pignon d'entraînement 32.On the upper deck 16 is mounted a key axle 27 indirectly coupled to a cocking wheel 28 fixed by means of a screw 29 to the end of the axis of the barrel spring 22. The coupling is effected by the 'through an arming pin 30 secured to the arming wheel 28, and an arming pawl 31 carried by a drive pinion 32 fixed to the end of the key shaft 27. A contact carrier disc 33, mounted under the upper axle 16, is engaged with the drive pinion 32.

La goupille de déclenchement 11d mentionnée précédemment est portée par une pièce appelée râteau de déclenchement 34, pivotant sur un axe 35 également monté sur le pont supérieur 16. Ce râteau de déclenchement 34 comporte, à son extrémité opposée à son axe de pivotement 35, un secteur denté 36 qui est en prise avec un pignon 37 solidaire de l'axe du ressort à barillet 22.The trigger pin 11d mentioned above is carried by a part called the trigger rake 34, pivoting on an axis 35 also mounted on the upper deck 16. This trigger rake 34 comprises, at its end opposite to its pivot axis 35, a toothed sector 36 which is engaged with a pinion 37 integral with the axis of the barrel spring 22.

L'axe du ressort à barillet porte en outre une roue porte-cliquet 38, parallèle à la roue d'entraînement 21, sur laquelle est monté un cliquet 39 pivotant sur un axe 40 solidaire de cette roue porte-cliquet. Ce cliquet 39 est en prise avec un rochet 41, lui-même solidaire de la roue d'entraînement 21 définie ci-dessus.The axis of the barrel spring further carries a ratchet wheel 38, parallel to the drive wheel 21, on which is mounted a pawl 39 pivoting on an axis 40 integral with this ratchet wheel. This pawl 39 is engaged with a ratchet 41, itself integral with the drive wheel 21 defined above.

Un levier 42, pivotant autour d'un axe 43, coopère avec un poussoir de levier 44 monté sur la roue porte-cliquet 38. Un ressort de rappel 45, dont une extrémité est fixée à une goupille fixe 46 montée sur la platine de base 11b et l'autre extrémité à une goupille 47 fixée au levier 42, tend à solliciter ce levier contre le poussoir 44.A lever 42, pivoting about an axis 43, cooperates with a lever pusher 44 mounted on the ratchet wheel 38. A return spring 45, one end of which is fixed to a fixed pin 46 mounted on the base plate 11b and the other end to a pin 47 fixed to the lever 42, tends to urge this lever against the pusher 44.

Le pont supérieur 16 porte également une ou plusieurs piles ou accumulateurs 48, fixés au moyen de brides 49 et de vis 50, ainsi que des moyens de temporisation électroniques programmables 51, alimentés par ces piles ou ces accumulateurs 48.The upper deck 16 also carries one or more batteries or accumulators 48, fixed by means of flanges 49 and screws 50, as well as programmable electronic timing means 51, supplied by these batteries or accumulators 48.

Un frein mécanique 52, sous la forme d'un disque, est monté sur le pont intermédiaire 15, sous le disque de verrouillage 23.A mechanical brake 52, in the form of a disc, is mounted on the intermediate bridge 15, under the locking disc 23.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif ci-dessus s'effectue de la manière suivante : le ressort à barillet, qui pourrait d'ailleurs être remplacé par tout autre ressort agencé pour accumuler l'énergie potentielle nécessaire pour actionner le levier 13 et libérer l'axe de verrouillage 14, est précontraint au montage. Sa course utile est limitée du fait que la phase de déclenchement proprement dite correspond à la rotation de la roue d'entraînement d'un angle de l'ordre de 120°, pour la forme de réalisation représentée.The operation of the above device is carried out in the following manner: the barrel spring, which could moreover be replaced by any other spring arranged to accumulate the potential energy necessary to actuate the lever 13 and release the axis of lock 14, is prestressed during assembly. Its useful stroke is limited by the fact that the actual triggering phase corresponds to the rotation of the drive wheel by an angle of the order of 120 °, for the embodiment shown.

La partie du dispositif, qui correspond à l'armement du ressort à barillet 22, est illustrée dans la position de repos par la figure 3A et dans la position armée par la figure 3B. Sur la figure 3A, le cliquet d'armement 31 est en appui contre la goupille d'armement 30. Un ressort 53, monté sur l'axe de pivotement 54 dudit cliquet, tend à repousser le bec d'armement 55 de ce cliquet vers l'extérieur, c'est-à-dire vers la périphérie de la roue d'armement 28 portant le cliquet d'armement 30. Ce ressort est de préférence une lame agencée pour prendre appui sur la goupille fixe 56. Une goupille 57, qui est, comme la goupille 56, portée par le pignon d'entraînement 32, sert de butée au cliquet 31 en phase d'armement. Le disque porte-contacts 33 est pourvu de lames de contact 58, par exemple au nombre de trois, qui sont conçues pour coopérer avec un disque de programmation monté sur les moyens de temporisation électroniques 51.The part of the device, which corresponds to the arming of the barrel spring 22, is illustrated in the rest position by FIG. 3A and in the armed position by FIG. 3B. In FIG. 3A, the arming pawl 31 bears against the arming pin 30. A spring 53, mounted on the pivot axis 54 of said pawl, tends to push the arming spout 55 from this pawl towards the exterior, that is to say towards the periphery of the cocking wheel 28 carrying the cocking catch 30. This spring is preferably a blade arranged to bear on the fixed pin 56. A pin 57, which is, like the pin 56, carried by the drive pinion 32, serves as a stop for the pawl 31 in the arming phase. The contact carrier disc 33 is provided with contact blades 58, for example three in number, which are designed to cooperate with a programming disc mounted on the electronic timing means 51.

Lorsque l'opérateur tourne la clé du dispositif, après l'avoir préalablement engagée sur l'axe 27, il entraîne le pignon d'entraînement 32 dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre représenté par la flèche A sur la figure 3B. Le cliquet 31 entraîne la goupille d'armement 30 et engendre la rotation de la roue d'armement 28 et, par conséquent, de l'axe du ressort à barillet 22. Etant donné que la trajectoire suivie par le bec d'armement 55 du cliquet 31 et celle suivie par la goupille d'armement divergent, on arrive, après une rotation de l'ordre de 120°, en un point où le cliquet n'entraîne plus la goupille. Le dispositif est armé et la clé peut tourner librement sans effort sur le mécanisme. Ce point, qui correspond à la fin de l'armement, est important pour tout le fonctionnement du dispositif, comme cela sera expliqué par la suite.When the operator turns the key to the device, after having previously engaged it on the axis 27, he drives the drive pinion 32 anticlockwise represented by the arrow A in FIG. 3B. The pawl 31 drives the cocking pin 30 and generates the rotation of the cocking wheel 28 and, consequently, of the axis of the barrel spring 22. Since the path followed by the cocking spout 55 of the pawl 31 and that followed by the divergent arming pin, we arrive, after a rotation of the order of 120 °, at a point where the pawl no longer drives the pin. The device is armed and the key can turn freely without effort on the mechanism. This point, which corresponds to the end of arming, is important for the entire operation of the device, as will be explained later.

Le pignon 37, qui est en prise avec le râteau de déclenchement 34, fait pivoter ce dernier autour de son axe 35 et amène la goupille de déclenchement dans la position armée représentée par la figure 3B. Le pignon d'entraînement 32 entraîne également le disque porte-contacts 33 qui, lorsque le point de fin d'armement est en voie d'être atteint, fournit aux moyens de temporisation électroniques un signal d'initialisation. Ce signal a pour effet d'éveiller l'électronique et de la mettre dans une position qui permet le réglage de la temporisation. On notera que l'électronique est conçue de telle manière que l'initialisation s'effectue après un test de fonctionnement du dispositif qui a pour objectif de vérifier le bon état des piles, des circuits périphériques etc. En cas de défectuosité, le verrouillage ne peut pas se faire, ce qui constitue une sécurité importante. Ce réglage s'effectue au moyen de la clé qui entraîne le pignon d'entraînement 32 et le disque porte-contacts 33. Comme mentionné précédemment, ce disque coopère avec un disque de programmation ou de codage qui permet le réglage de la temporisation. Le dispositif peut travailler selon au moins deux modes qui sont les suivants: dans l'un des modes on affiche une durée t qui correspond à l'intervalle de temps prévu entre l'instant présent du réglage et le moment de l'ouverture de la serrure. Dans l'autre mode, on affiche une date et une heure d'ouverture de la serrure, sans se préoccuper de l'intervalle de temps séparant l'instant présent de ce moment. Le codage est par exemple conçu de telle manière qu'une rotation dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre permet d'incrémenter les heures et les minutes, et qu'une rotation dans le sens contraire assure une décrémentation. Une rotation lente de la clé permet par exemple d'afficher les minutes, alors qu'une rotation rapide agit sur l'affichage des heures.The pinion 37, which is in engagement with the trigger rake 34, pivots the latter around its axis 35 and brings the trigger pin into the armed position represented by FIG. 3B. The drive pinion 32 also drives the contact carrier disc 33 which, when the end point of arming is about to be reached, provides the electronic timing means with an initialization signal. This signal has the effect of awakening the electronics and putting it in a position that allows the timing to be adjusted. It should be noted that the electronics are designed in such a way that initialization is carried out after a functional test of the device which aims to check the good condition of the batteries, peripheral circuits, etc. In the event of a fault, the locking cannot be done, which constitutes an important safety. This adjustment is carried out by means of the key which drives the drive pinion 32 and the contact carrier disc 33. As mentioned previously, this disc cooperates with a programming or coding disc which allows the timing to be adjusted. The device can work according to at least two modes which are as follows: in one of the modes a duration t is displayed which corresponds to the time interval provided between the present instant of the adjustment and the moment of the opening of the lock. In the other mode, a date and time of opening of the lock are displayed, without being concerned with the time interval separating the present instant from this moment. The coding is for example designed in such a way that a rotation in the direction of clockwise makes it possible to increment the hours and the minutes, and that a rotation in the opposite direction ensures a decrementation. A slow rotation of the key allows for example to display the minutes, while a fast rotation acts on the display of the hours.

L'action d'armement, engagée par la rotation de la clé a également pour effet de faire tourner la roue porte-cliquet 38 dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre illustré par la flèche B sur la figure 4A qui correspond à la position de repos, c'est-à-dire à celle occupée par les composants représentés avant la rotation de la clé.The arming action, initiated by the rotation of the key also has the effect of rotating the pawl wheel 38 in the direction reverse clockwise illustrated by arrow B in Figure 4A which corresponds to the rest position, that is to say that occupied by the components shown before the rotation of the key.

Le cliquet 39 est en prise, par son bec 60, avec les dents du rochet 41, solidaire de la roue porte-cliquet. Le cliquet 39 comporte une pointe 62 servant d'appui à un ressort 63 qui tend à repousser le bec 60 vers le rochet 41. Ce ressort 63 est constitué par une lame enroulée autour de deux goupilles cylindrique 64 et 65 montées sur la roue porte-cliquet 38.The pawl 39 is engaged, by its beak 60, with the teeth of the ratchet 41, integral with the pawl-carrying wheel. The pawl 39 has a point 62 serving as a support for a spring 63 which tends to push the spout 60 towards the ratchet 41. This spring 63 consists of a blade wound around two cylindrical pins 64 and 65 mounted on the support wheel ratchet 38.

Le levier 42 est tiré par le ressort 45 en appui contre une butée 66. Le poussoir de levier 44 est en fait constitué d'une pièce plate 67 pivotant autour d'un axe 68 et portant une butée 69. La pièce plate 67 est en appui contre une butée d'arrêt 70 portée par la roue porte-cliquet 38, grâce à l'action d'un ressort 71 prenant appui d'une part contre une butée 72 portée par la roue porte-cliquet et d'autre part contre la butée 69 solidaire de cette pièce plate.The lever 42 is pulled by the spring 45 in abutment against a stop 66. The lever pusher 44 is in fact made up of a flat piece 67 pivoting about an axis 68 and carrying a stop 69. The flat piece 67 is in support against a stopper 70 carried by the pawl wheel 38, thanks to the action of a spring 71 bearing support on the one hand against a stopper 72 carried by the pawl wheel and on the other hand against the stop 69 secured to this flat part.

Un disque de positionnement 73, monté sur l'axe du disque de verrouillage 23, porte deux tiges verticales 74 et 75, diamétralement opposées, destinées à coopérer avec le levier 42.A positioning disc 73, mounted on the axis of the locking disc 23, carries two vertical rods 74 and 75, diametrically opposite, intended to cooperate with the lever 42.

La figure 4B illustre le début de la position de verrouillage et représente plus particulièrement les parties du dispositif décrites en référence à la figure 3A, lorsque l'opérateur commence à tourner la clé.FIG. 4B illustrates the start of the locking position and more particularly represents the parts of the device described with reference to FIG. 3A, when the operator begins to turn the key.

Dans cette position la roue porte-cliquet 38 a tourné autour de son axe dans le sens de la flèche B, ce qui a eu pour effet de déplacer le cliquet 39 et la pièce plate 67 portant la butée 69. Cette butée a actionné le levier 42, qui a pivoté autour de son axe 43. L'extrémité de ce levier est venue se mettre en position d'appui contre les tiges verticales 74 et 75 du disque de positionnement 73. Ces tiges constituent, dans cette position, des butées d'appui pour le levier 42. En fait, ce levier a été amené dans cette position grâce à l'action de la butée 69 sur la rampe 76 ménagée le long du bord intérieur de ce levier et à la butée d'arrêt 70 agencée pour retenir le poussoir de levier 44. Lorsque le disque de positionnement se trouve dans la position représentée par cette figure, c'est-à-dire la position de verrouillage, le disque de verrouillage 23 se trouve dans la position représentée par la figure 5B qui sera décrite par la suite. Dans cette position, les moyens de temporisation électroniques transmettent une impulsion au moteur électrique pour amener la came de verrouillage 24 dans l'une des encoches périphériques 25 ou 26 du disque de verrouillage 23.In this position the pawl carrier wheel 38 has rotated about its axis in the direction of arrow B, which has had the effect of moving the pawl 39 and the flat part 67 carrying the stop 69. This stop actuated the lever 42, which has pivoted about its axis 43. The end of this lever has come to be placed in the bearing position against the vertical rods 74 and 75 of the positioning disc 73. These rods constitute, in this position, stops d support for the lever 42. In fact, this lever was brought into this position by the action of the stop 69 on the ramp 76 formed along the inner edge of this lever and the stopper 70 arranged to retain the lever plunger 44. When the positioning disc is in the position shown in this figure, that is to say the locking position, the locking disc 23 is in the position shown in Figure 5B which will be described later. In this position, the electronic timing means transmit a pulse to the electric motor to bring the locking cam 24 into one of the peripheral notches 25 or 26 of the locking disc 23.

La figure 4C illustre la position de fin de verrouillage. Le levier 42 est revenu dans sa position initiale, mais le disque de verrouillage 23 reste toujours bloqué par la came de verrouillage 24, de sorte que l'énergie potentielle du ressort à barillet 22 ne peut pas être libérée à travers la chaîne d'engrenages constituée par les rouages 18, 19, et 20.FIG. 4C illustrates the end of locking position. The lever 42 has returned to its initial position, but the locking disc 23 is still blocked by the locking cam 24, so that the potential energy of the barrel spring 22 cannot be released through the chain of gears constituted by the cogs 18, 19, and 20.

La figure 4D représente les composants des figures 4A, 4B et 4C lorsqu'ils sont dans la position de déclenchement. Ce déclenchement est commandé par la came de verrouillage 24 qui est ramenée dans la position illustrée par la figure 5A, lorsque le temps prévu pour la temporisation est écoulé. Le disque de verrouillage 23 est libéré, ce qui a pour effet de débloquer la chaîne d'engrenages et par conséquent l'axe du ressort à barillet 22, par l'intermédiaire de la roue porte-cliquet 38, du cliquet 39 et du rochet 41.Figure 4D shows the components of Figures 4A, 4B and 4C when they are in the trigger position. This triggering is controlled by the locking cam 24 which is returned to the position illustrated in FIG. 5A, when the time provided for the time delay has elapsed. The locking disc 23 is released, which has the effect of unlocking the gear chain and consequently the axis of the barrel spring 22, by means of the pawl wheel 38, the pawl 39 and the ratchet. 41.

Etant donné que la force de rappel du ressort 45 est supérieure à celle du ressort 71, le poussoir de levier 44 bascule autour de son axe de pivotement 68 et revient vers sa position initiale représentée par la figure 4B. C'est également en raison de cette différence de forces de ces ressorts que le dispositif mécanique d'actionnement peut revenir dans sa position initiale qui est la position de repos, lorsque le processus d'armement est interrompu avant la phase de mise à l'heure. De même, en cas de non-fonctionnement du système de verrouillage suite à une défectuosité du moteur, l'ensemble de ce dispositif mécanique se remet en position de repos.Since the return force of the spring 45 is greater than that of the spring 71, the lever plunger 44 switches around its pivot axis 68 and returns to its initial position shown in FIG. 4B. It is also due to this difference in force of these springs that the mechanical actuating device can return to its initial position which is the rest position, when the arming process is interrupted before the setting phase. hour. Likewise, in the event of the locking system not functioning following a motor defect, all of this mechanical device returns to the rest position.

Comme mentionné précédemment, les figures 5A et 5B représentent des vues de détail des composants destinés à assurer le verrouillage du dispositif de commande, respectivement en position de repos et en position de verrouillage. Le moteur électrique 17 comporte une bobine 80 montée sur un stator 81 et un rotor 82 pourvu d'un arbre d'entraînement 83 sur lequel est fixée la came de verrouillage 24. Cette came a une forme de secteur circulaire, sensiblement une demi-lune, qui est destinée à s'engager dans les encoches 25 et 26 du disque de verrouillage 23. Dans la position de repos illustrée par la figure 5A, le disque de verrouillage occupe une position quelconque dans laquelle une des encoches 25 ou 26 n'est pas disposée en regard de cette came de verrouillage 24. Lorsque ce disque est amené dans la position de verrouillage, le disque porte-contacts 33 se trouve dans une position dans laquelle les moyens de temporisation électroniques détectent un ordre de verrouillage et transmettent une impulsion au moteur pas à pas 17 pour engendrer une rotation d'un demi-tour de la came de verrouillage 24. Lorsque cette came s'est engagée dans l'encoche correspondante, le disque de verrouillage est bloqué, ce qui a pour effet de bloquer toute la chaîne cinématique jusqu'au ressort à barillet 22.As mentioned previously, FIGS. 5A and 5B show detailed views of the components intended to ensure the locking of the control device, respectively in the rest position and in the locking position. The electric motor 17 comprises a coil 80 mounted on a stator 81 and a rotor 82 provided with a drive shaft 83 on which the locking cam 24 is fixed. This cam has a circular sector shape, substantially a half moon. , which is intended to engage in the notches 25 and 26 of the locking disc 23. In the rest position illustrated in FIG. 5A, the locking disc occupies any position in which one of the notches 25 or 26 is not not disposed opposite this locking cam 24. When this disc is brought into the locking position, the contact-carrying disc 33 is in a position in which the electronic timing means detect a locking order and transmit a pulse to the stepping motor 17 to generate a half-turn rotation of the locking cam 24. When this cam is engaged in the corresponding notch, the locking disc is blocked, this which has the effect of blocking the entire kinematic chain up to the barrel spring 22.

Lorsque le temps de temporisation est écoulé, les moyens de temporisation transmettent au moteur 17 une impulsion de commande qui engendre une rotation d'un demi-tour de la came de verrouillage 24, ce qui a pour effet de libérer l'énergie potentielle du ressort à barillet 22. Pour éviter que ce ressort ne se déroule complètement, la course de la goupille de déclenchement 11d est limitée par les extrémités d'une ouverture oblongue incurvée, ménagée dans le pont supérieur 16.When the delay time has elapsed, the delay means transmit to the motor 17 a control pulse which generates a half-turn rotation of the locking cam 24, which has the effect of releasing the potential energy of the spring barrel 22. To prevent this spring from unwinding completely, the stroke of the trigger pin 11d is limited by the ends of a curved oblong opening made in the upper bridge 16.

Le dispositif se prête à une utilisation avec commande à distance, par exemple au moyen d'un émetteur-récepteur. Un contrôle à distance de l'état de l'électronique ou de la charge de la pile peut être effectué.The device is suitable for use with remote control, for example by means of a transceiver. A remote control of the state of the electronics or of the battery charge can be carried out.

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  1. Timed triggering device for a mechanism, particularly for unlocking a lock of a safe, comprising at least one sliding bolt in a channel and at least one movable locking pin (14) designed to lock the channel and prevent displacement of the bolt, said movable locking pin (14) being coupled with a mechanical actuating device (11c, 12c) which is part of a control module (11, 12) and comprises at least one spring element (22) designed to store potential energy being usable by the mechanical actuating device (11c) for unlocking the bolt, the control module comprising means for arming said spring element (22) said triggering device comprising programmable electronic timing means (51) and a unit coupled with this means to release said potential energy at a predetermined moment defined by the programmable electronic timing means (51), characterized in that said spring element is of the spring barrel type (22) and in that the means for arming the spring barrel (22) comprises a key shaft (27) coupled with a drive pinion (32) having a set click (31), said click being designed to cooperate with a set pin (30) held by a set wheel (28), said wheel being fixed to the axle of the spring barrel (22).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said unit for releasing said potential energy comprises a locking cam (24).
  3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the locking cam (24) consists of a shaped pivoting member designed to engage in at least one peripheral notch (25, 26) on a locking disc (23), said locking disc being coupled with the axle of the spring barrel (22).
  4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking disc (23) is coupled with the axle of the spring barrel (22) by means of wheelwork (18, 19, 20).
  5. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking cam (24) is mounted on an output shaft of an electric motor (17).
  6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the electric motor (17) is a step motor.
  7. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking cam (24) is coupled with an electromagnet.
  8. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking cam (24) is coupled with a jack.
  9. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said unit for releasing said potential energy further comprises a click wheel (38), a click (39) mounted on said wheel, a ratchet concentric with said wheel and engaging said click, and a drive wheel (21) coupled with said wheelwork (18, 19, 20), said click wheel, said ratchet and said drive wheel being mounted on the axle of the spring barrel (22).
  10. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the click wheel (38) supports a pushing element (44) designed to cooperate with a lever (42) pivoting about an axle (43) designed to move a positioning disc (73) into an appropriate locking position in relation to the locking cam (24).
  11. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the drive wheel (21) is attached to a pinion (37) which engages a release rake with a detente pin (11d), disposed to act on said movable locking pin of a lock.
  12. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive pinion (32) engages a contact disc (33) which cooperates with a programming disc of the electronic timing means (51) to deliver a startup signal to the electronic timing means and to control the timed duration.
  13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the electronic timing means (51) is designed to control a drive means (17) of the locking cam (24) when it receives the startup signal.
  14. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the electronic timing means (51) is designed to perform a function test at startup time.
  15. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that is comprises at least two control modules (11, 12) and coupling means (13) between said modules.
  16. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic timing means (51) can be programmed with a key.
  17. Device according to claim 16, characterized in that said key is designed to permit simultaneously programming the timing means (51) and arming the spring barrel (22).
  18. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic timing means can be programmed with at least one control button.
  19. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic timing means can be programmed with a control keypad.
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