HK1180746B - Door locking system - Google Patents

Abstract

A door locking system (10) configured to lock and unlock a door frame of a cabinet is provided. The door locking system (10) includes a handle rod (21); a digital or mechanical door sensor configured to detect whether the door frame of the cabinet is opened or closed; and a latch (103) configured to lock the handle rod (21), wherein the latch (103) is connected to and controlled by a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism includes a mechanical module and an electromechanical module. The mechanical module is configured to actuate the latch (103) to lock and unlock the handle rod (21), and configured to grant the electromechanical module to control over the latch (103) to lock and unlock the handle rod (21).

Description

Door lock system

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The application requires the priority of united states provisional application with application number 61/324,787, application date 2010, 4/16/2010; and are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to door lock systems, and more particularly, to a door lock system including an electronically lockable rotary lever actuation mechanism (swiftle actuating mechanism) for a cabinet.

Background

The conventional door frame-mounted rotary lever driving mechanism simply locks and unlocks a cabinet (cabinet) and does not detect whether a door frame in the cabinet is opened or closed. This can lead to inconvenience for use in many applications.

Accordingly, a door lock system mounted on a door frame in a cabinet is desired, which includes a rotary lever driving mechanism to lock and unlock the door frame and a built-in sensor for detecting whether the door frame in the cabinet is in an opened or closed door frame state.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention relates to a door lock system for locking and unlocking a door frame of a cabinet. In one aspect, the door lock system includes a handle rod (handle rod), a digital or mechanical door sensor for detecting whether a cabinet door frame is open or closed, and a latch for locking the handle rod, the latch being connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a mechanical module and an electromechanical module. The mechanical module is used for driving the door latch to lock and unlock the handle pull rod, and is used for enabling the electromechanical module to control the door latch to lock and unlock the handle pull rod.

The mechanical module comprises a mechanical key lock (mechanical lock) with a lock disc (dish), the electromechanical module comprises an electric motor or a solenoid and the electromechanical module is controlled by an electric signal.

The electromechanical module is connected to and controlled by a handle board (handle board) and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) board; the RFID plate is used to identify RFID cards or tags in the vicinity of where it is located. The handle board is further connected to a sensing board for detecting temperature, humidity and vibration. The handle plate is further connected to a status plate for detecting the status of the mechanical module. The handle board is further connected to a communication board, which communicates with a data network in a wired or wireless manner. The RFID board includes a biometric information reader for acquiring biometric authentication data from a user and transmitting the data to the handle board and the electromechanical module.

The door lock system further comprises a main board and a network board. Wherein the communication board is connected to the main board, and the main board is connected to a computer network through the network board.

The door lock system further includes a multi-device board (multi-device board). Wherein the multiple equipment board is connected to a plurality of sensors to monitor operation of the door lock system.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a door lock system comprising: the system comprises a plurality of door locks, a main board connected with the door locks, a network board connected with the main board, and a multi-equipment board connected with the network board. Each door lock includes a handle bar and a latch for locking the handle bar. The bolt is connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a mechanical module and an electromechanical module; the mechanical module is used to drive the door latch to lock and unlock the handle lever and to cause the electromechanical module to control the door latch to lock and unlock the handle lever. The main board is connected to a computer network through a network board. The multiple device board is used to interface with a plurality of sensors to monitor the operation of the door lock system and the surrounding environment.

The handle board is further connected to a communication board, which communicates with a data network in a wired manner or a wireless manner, and the communication board is connected to the main board.

The main board includes a plurality of displays for displaying temperature data or humidity data obtained from the door lock system.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a door lock system comprising: a plurality of door locks; a plurality of main boards, each main board being connected to a plurality of door locks; a plurality of network boards, each network board connected to one of the main boards; and a plurality of multi-device boards, each multi-device board connected to one network board. Wherein each door lock comprises a handle pull rod and a latch for locking the handle pull rod. The bolt is connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a mechanical module and an electromechanical module. The mechanical module is used to drive a door latch to lock and unlock the handle lever and is used to cause the electromechanical module to control the door latch to lock and unlock the handle lever. All the network boards are connected in sequence to form a chain and are connected with a computer network. Each multiple equipment board is connected to a plurality of sensors to monitor the operation of the door lock system and the environment nearby.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a door lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the door latch system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is another exploded schematic view of the door latch system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a further exploded block diagram of the door lock system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is yet another exploded block diagram of the door lock system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a process of RFID card or tag detection according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a system block diagram of a main board for controlling a door lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a system block diagram of a plurality of network boards connected to each other and to a computer network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a system block diagram of a multiple device board connected to a network board to communicate with a computer network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Reference is made to the preferred embodiments of the door lock system of the present application as disclosed below, and although certain features that are not essential to an understanding of the door lock system have not been illustrated for the sake of brevity for those skilled in the relevant art, exemplary embodiments of the door lock system of the present application are described in detail.

Further, it is to be understood that the disclosed door latch system is not limited to the particular embodiments described below, and that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the components and/or features of the different exemplary embodiments may be combined with each other and/or substituted for each other within the scope of the present disclosure.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a door lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the door lock system shown in fig. 1. Fig. 3 is another exploded view of the door latch system shown in fig. 1. Referring to fig. 1, the door lock system 10 includes a handle bar 21. Referring to fig. 2, the handle lever 21 locks the door through a step (ladder)22 and a gear 23 in a locking position. Referring to fig. 3, a handle pull rod 21 is used to be inserted into the step 22. The handle lever 21 can be moved out of the locking position to actuate the step 22, which step 22 can then drive the gear 23 to unlock the door.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of another exploded structure of the door lock system shown in fig. 1. Referring to fig. 4, further, the handle lever 21 may be locked by a latch 103. The door latch 103 is connected to and controlled by two modules, including an electromechanical module and a mechanical module.

The electromechanical module includes electromechanical device 106 and gear 105. The electromechanical device 106 comprises an electric motor that rotates the gear 105. The gear 105 has a locked position to lock the handle lever 21 and an unlocked position to unlock the handle lever 21. The electromechanical device 106 controlled by the electrical signal may also include a solenoid. The mechanical module comprises a mechanical key lock 101 with a lock disc 102. The latch 103 has a locked position to lock the handle lever 21 and an unlocked position to unlock the handle lever 21.

For the door latch 103, the mechanical module has three control types. The control type is selected by rotating the lock disc 102 of the mechanical key lock 101 to three different positions with the correct key. The three different positions are as follows:

1) the position of the handle lever 21 is locked in the locking position by the latch 103;

2) unlocking the handle lever 21 by the latch 103 in the unlocked position, while the electromechanical module is unable to control the handle lever 21; and

3) in the unlocked position, the position of the handle lever 21 is unlocked by the latch 103, while the electromechanical module may further lock and unlock the handle lever 21 by the latch 103. In particular, the electromechanical module may lock and unlock the handle lever 21 in the locked and unlocked positions by rotating the gear 105 relative to the bolt 103.

Fig. 5 is a further exploded view of the door latch system shown in fig. 1. Referring to fig. 5, a door lock 20 having a handle pull bar 21 is used to lock and unlock a cabinet door frame. The electromechanical module is connected to the handle board 50 and the RFID board 51 and is controlled by said handle board 50 and RFID board 51. The RFID board 51 includes an RFID sensor for detecting identification data of an RFID card or tag, and has a signal display (e.g., LED or LCD) through a (through) lens 24. The lens 24 may transmit light out of the door lock system to indicate to the user whether the RFID card or tag can be identified and the handle lever 21 unlocked. If the RFID card or tag is valid, the electromechanical module can unlock the handle pull 21.

It should be noted that the RFID board includes one or more biometric information readers. The biometric information reader is used to acquire biometric authentication data from the user and transmit the data to the handle plate 50 and the electromechanical module.

Handle panel 50 is coupled to sensing panel 52, and sensing panel 52 is coupled to various sensors to detect, including but not limited to, temperature, humidity, water leakage, vibration, and door condition and/or door position.

The handle panel 50 may further be coupled to a sensing panel 52 to detect temperature, humidity, water, vibration, and door status and/or door position. The sensing plate 52 includes a touch switch, an optical sensor, and/or a magnetic sensor.

The handle plate 50 may further be connected to a status plate 104 to detect whether the mechanical module is in a position to lock the door frame, in a position to unlock the door frame, or in a position to unlock the door frame and let the electromechanical module control the locking status of the door frame (i.e. to let the electromechanical module control the position of the locking or unlocking handle lever 21 via the bolt 103).

The handle board 50 may further be connected to a communication board 53, said communication board 53 being adapted to communicate with a data network in a wired or wireless manner. Types of communications include, but are not limited to, serial communications, TCP/IP communications, I2C communications, or 2.4G wireless communications. In this embodiment, an optional battery module 80 may be used to power the door lock system.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a process of RFID card or tag detection according to an embodiment of the present invention. The RFID board 51 detects RFID identification data from the card or tag. The handle board 50 communicates with the main board 200. The main board 200 detects whether the identification data is valid. If the identification data is valid, the RFID board 51 displays the valid identification data, unlocks the handle board 21 by the electromechanical module, and records the valid identification data on the main board 200. If the identification data is not valid, the motherboard 200 will record the invalid identification data.

Fig. 7 is a system block diagram of a main board for controlling a door lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 7, the motherboard 200 may be connected to the electromechanical modules of the door lock system 10. The main board 200 may control the door lock system 10 to unlock the handle bar 21 through the handle board 50 and the communication board 53 and by the electromechanical module.

The main board 200 has a plurality of temperature displays or temperature and humidity displays 201. The display 201 displays temperature or temperature and humidity data obtained from the door lock system 10.

The motherboard 200 and the multiple device board 400 may further be connected to a computer network via the network board 300. The network board 300 has a link port 301 for communicating with a computer network. The link port 301 may be connected with a wireless module 303 to enable the network board 300 to wirelessly connect with a computer network.

FIG. 8 is a system block diagram of a plurality of network boards connected to each other and to a computer network according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 8, a plurality of network boards 300 may be connected to each other and to a computer network. Each network board 300 has an output port 302 for communicating with a link port 301 of another network board. The network boards 300 may be connected in turn to form a chain and to a computer network.

The network board 300 has a bypass function (by-pass) at the link port 301 and the output port 302. Data may automatically pass through link port 301 and output port 302 even during a power failure.

FIG. 9 is a system block diagram of a multiple device board connected to a network board to communicate with a computer network according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to fig. 9, the multi-device board 400 is connected with the network board 300 to communicate with a computer network. Which further monitors and controls other devices through the network board 300 and computer network. Other devices include, but are not limited to, a remote monitoring and switching power distribution unit 401, a remote monitoring and switching power distribution unit 402, a remote monitoring fan unit 403, a remote monitoring and switching fan unit 404, a temperature sensor 405, a humidity sensor 406, a water sensor 407, a vibration sensor 408, and a camera 409.

The multi-device board 400 is used to control the remotely monitored power distribution unit 401. The remotely monitored power distribution unit 401 is used to monitor the status of each individual outlet and the entire power distribution unit, including but not limited to kilowatts per hour, power on, power off, voltage, ampere loading, temperature, humidity, vibration, noise level, and ventilation.

The multi-device board 400 is used to control the remote monitoring and switching power distribution unit 402, which the remote monitoring and switching power distribution unit 402 can monitor and control the status of each individual outlet and the entire power distribution unit, including but not limited to kilowatts per hour, power on, power off, voltage, amperage, temperature, humidity, vibration, and ventilation.

The multi-device board 400 is used to control the remotely monitored fan units 403. the remotely monitored fan units 403 are used to monitor the status of individual fans and the entire fan unit including, but not limited to, on fan, off fan, fan speed, voltage, amp load, temperature, humidity, vibration, noise level, and ventilation.

The multi-device board 400 is used to control the remote monitoring and switch mode fan units 404, which remote monitoring and switch mode fan units 404 are used to control and monitor the status of each individual fan and the entire fan unit, including but not limited to fan on, fan off, fan speed, voltage, amperage, temperature, humidity, vibration, noise level, and ventilation.

Multi-device board 400 is used to monitor the temperature in the vicinity via temperature sensor 405 and to monitor the humidity in the vicinity via humidity sensor 406.

The multi-device board 400 is used to monitor the presence of nearby water via the water sensor 407 and to monitor nearby vibrations via the vibration sensor 408.

The multi-device board 400 is used to view and capture the nearby environment through the camera 409.

In this embodiment, the door lock system 10 may employ different types of RFID sensors to detect different RFID cards or tags. One main board 200 may control a plurality of door lock systems 10. The door lock system may also support wireless data communication with the main board 200.

The door lock system 10 is used to support a DC motor that drives a physical lock. The door lock system can support a mini (mini) type USB (5V) plug for emergency power, thereby unlocking a door through authorized card access (card access). The door lock system 10 includes a digital or mechanical door sensor for detecting whether a door frame in the cabinet is open or closed.

The door lock system is used to support a low cost 12C temperature sensor connected to a handle and send temperature readings to the motherboard. The temperature range is-32- +99.9 ℃ (-27.22- +211.82 ° F), with an accuracy of +/-1 ℃.

The door lock system 10 is used to send door sensor status to the main board as to whether the door frame in the cabinet is open or closed. The states include a card-in state (only authorized cards may unlock the handle when the handle lever is locked), a physical key (physical key) unlocked state (unlock the handle), and a physical key locked state (lock the handle and only physical keys may unlock the handle).

The door lock system 10 includes a plurality of LED indicators. The first LED indicator indicates power on and a normal state and the second LED indicator indicates authorized card access. A third LED indicator indicates that an unauthorized card is detected.

The door lock system is used to support different audio outputs including, but not limited to, authorized card detection, unauthorized card detection status, and/or alarm status, for example. The door lock system may further support a battery pack connection (2-pin) to serve as a power input when the user is unable to provide DC power in the cabinet.

In the above embodiments, although RFID is disclosed as an example, it should be noted that other types of wireless identification means may be used in the door lock system.

While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it should be noted that various other changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (18)

1. A door lock system, comprising:

a plurality of door locks;

a plurality of main boards, each main board being connected to a plurality of door locks;

a plurality of network boards, each network board connected to one of the main boards; and

a plurality of multi-device boards, each multi-device board connected to one of the network boards; wherein:

each door lock comprises a handle pull rod and a bolt for locking the handle pull rod; the bolt is connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises a mechanical module and an electromechanical module; the mechanical module is used for driving the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod and enabling the electromechanical module to control the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod;

all the network boards are sequentially connected to form a chain and are connected with a computer network; and

each multi-device plate is adapted to connect to a plurality of sensors for monitoring operation of the door lock system and the environment proximate thereto;

the electromechanical module comprises an electromechanical device and a gear; the electromechanical device is controlled by an electric signal and comprises a motor which drives the gear to rotate; the mechanical module comprises a mechanical key lock having a lock disk;

the mechanical module has three control types; selecting the control type by rotating a lock disc of the mechanical key lock to three different positions with a correct key; the three different positions include:

1) locking the position of the handle lever in the locked position by the latch;

2) unlocking the handle pull rod by a latch at an unlocking position, while the electromechanical module cannot control the handle pull rod; and

3) unlocking the position of the handle lever by the latch in the unlocked position while the electromechanical module further locks and unlocks the handle lever by the latch; the electromechanical module locks and unlocks the handle lever in the locked and unlocked positions by rotating the gear relative to the latch.

2. The door lock system according to claim 1, wherein the electromechanical module is connected to and controlled by a handle plate and an RFID plate for identifying RFID cards or tags in the vicinity of where it is located.

3. A door lock system, comprising:

a plurality of door locks;

a main board connected with the plurality of door locks;

the network board is connected with the main board; and

a multi-device board connected to the network board; wherein:

each door lock comprises a handle pull rod and a bolt for locking the handle pull rod; the bolt is connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises a mechanical module and an electromechanical module; the mechanical module is used for driving the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod and enabling the electromechanical module to control the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod;

the main board is connected with a computer network through the network board; and

the multi-device plate is for connecting to a plurality of sensors for monitoring operation of the door lock system and the environment proximate thereto;

the electromechanical module comprises an electromechanical device and a gear; the electromechanical device is controlled by an electric signal and comprises a motor which drives the gear to rotate; the mechanical module comprises a mechanical key lock having a lock disk;

the mechanical module has three control types; selecting the control type by rotating a lock disc of the mechanical key lock to three different positions with a correct key; the three different positions include:

1) locking the position of the handle lever in the locked position by the latch;

2) unlocking the handle pull rod by a latch at an unlocking position, while the electromechanical module cannot control the handle pull rod; and

3) unlocking the position of the handle lever by the latch in the unlocked position while the electromechanical module further locks and unlocks the handle lever by the latch; the electromechanical module locks and unlocks the handle lever in the locked and unlocked positions by rotating the gear relative to the latch.

4. The door lock system according to claim 3, wherein the electromechanical module is connected to and controlled by a handle plate and an RFID plate for identifying RFID cards or tags in the vicinity of where it is located.

5. The door lock system of claim 4, wherein the handle plate is further connected to a sensing plate for detecting a state, temperature, humidity, and vibration of a door frame in the cabinet.

6. The door lock system of claim 4, wherein the handle plate is further connected to a status plate for detecting a status of the mechanical module.

7. The door lock system according to claim 4, wherein the handle board is further connected to a communication board, the communication board communicates with a data network in a wired or wireless manner, and the communication board is connected to the main board.

8. The door lock system according to claim 4, wherein the RFID board includes a biometric information reader for acquiring biometric authentication data from a user and transmitting the data to the handle board and electromechanical module.

9. The door lock system of claim 5, wherein the main board includes a plurality of displays for displaying temperature data or humidity data obtained from the door lock system.

10. A door lock system for locking and unlocking a door frame of a cabinet, the door lock system comprising:

a handle pull rod;

a digital or mechanical door sensor for detecting whether the cabinet door frame is open or closed; and

a latch for locking the handle lever, the latch being connected to and controlled by a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises a mechanical module and an electromechanical module; wherein:

the mechanical module is used for driving the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod and enabling the electromechanical module to control the bolt to lock and unlock the handle pull rod;

the electromechanical module comprises an electromechanical device and a gear; the electromechanical device is controlled by an electric signal and comprises a motor which drives the gear to rotate; the mechanical module comprises a mechanical key lock having a lock disk;

the mechanical module has three control types; selecting the control type by rotating a lock disc of the mechanical key lock to three different positions with a correct key; the three different positions include:

1) locking the position of the handle lever in the locked position by the latch;

2) unlocking the handle pull rod by a latch at an unlocking position, while the electromechanical module cannot control the handle pull rod; and

3) unlocking the position of the handle lever by the latch in the unlocked position while the electromechanical module further locks and unlocks the handle lever by the latch; the electromechanical module locks and unlocks the handle lever in the locked and unlocked positions by rotating the gear relative to the latch.

11. The door lock system according to claim 10, wherein the electromechanical module is connected to and controlled by a handle plate and an RFID plate for identifying RFID cards or tags in the vicinity of where it is located.

12. The door lock system of claim 11, wherein the handle plate is further connected to a sensing plate for detecting a state, temperature, humidity, and vibration of a door frame in the cabinet.

13. The door lock system of claim 11, wherein the handle plate is further connected to a status plate for detecting a status of the mechanical module.

14. The door lock system of claim 11, wherein the handle panel is further connected to a communication board, the communication board communicating with a data network in a wired or wireless manner.

15. The door lock system of claim 11, wherein the RFID board includes a biometric information reader for acquiring biometric authentication data from a user and transmitting the data to the handle board and electromechanical module.

16. The door lock system of claim 14, further comprising a main board and a network board, wherein the communication board is connected to the main board, and wherein the main board is connected to a computer network through the network board.

17. The door lock system of claim 16, further comprising a multiple device board, wherein the multiple device board is configured to connect to a plurality of sensors configured to monitor operation of the door lock system and a nearby environment.

18. The door lock system of claim 16, further comprising an output port located on the network board; the output port is used for communicating with a link port of another network board, and the network boards are sequentially connected to form a chain and are connected with a computer network.