ES1272619U - Vehicle lock (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Lock for vehicles comprising: - An external module (1) that has at least: - A pin (5). - A wireless component made up of an NFC antenna (3). - A motor (4) linked to the pin (5) to activate its opening and closing. - An internal module (2) that has, at least: - A main electronic board (7) provided with a microprocessor. - A battery (8). - A carrier accessory which activates the pin (5) through its communication with the NFC antenna (3) of the external module (1). Characterized in that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are independent and installed in different locations of the vehicle, with the external module (1) arranged outside the vehicle and the internal module (2) inside the vehicle. vehicle, so that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are linked by a wiring (11).

Description

DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE LOCK

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a remotely controllable lock, more particularly of the type that has a pin capable of being moved by means of an electric motor, this movement being controllable by wireless components. It is a lock to be installed in vehicles - preferably industrial vehicles such as vans or trucks - that allow the securing and protection of the side and rear doors of the cargo compartment of said vehicle.

The object of the invention is to provide the user with a security lock, which allows it to be operated without the need to use mechanical keys and executing the action remotely by means of a carrying accessory, like a digital key, that the user uses and which is made up of a contact card, a bracelet, a key ring, a remote control or a mobile phone with wireless technology. Using the lock of the present invention, greater speed and control of the opening and closing of these doors is achieved.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, various types of locks are known, also called electromechanical locks, which comprise at least one latch or pin capable of being actuated by means of an electric motor.

By way of example, in the building sector, locks are known which, when installed in a door of a room, enable the actuation of the bolt by means of the actuation of a remote control. To do this, the locks incorporate a small-range antenna that receives the instructions carried out by means of a remote control connected by radio frequency.

Other known examples are electromechanical locks, which comprise at least one latch or pin capable of being actuated by means of an electric motor that uses a code as an access key. Thus, the motor of the electric lock is actuated by inserting a card having a magnetic stripe or a microprocessor in a card reader device to identify the reading code.

However, to date there are no known electromechanical locks for industrial vehicle loading doors in the state of the art that enable their operation by means of a digital key, which has NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi technology or other wireless communication technologies. Thus facilitating that the user just by approaching the lock, it executes the opening or closing order.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The lock that is recommended solves in a fully satisfactory way the problems previously exposed. Specifically, the lock for industrial vehicles of the invention has an external module and an internal module that are independent and allow their installation in different locations of the vehicle, with the external module arranged outside the vehicle and the internal module arranged inside. vehicle.

In this way, the user performs the opening and closing of the lock by means of a carrying accessory, like a digital key, which communicates with a wireless component of the external module.

The external module is made up of at least one pin, a wireless component, and a motor linked to the pin. The wireless component enables wireless interconnection between the accessory carrier and the external module. Preferably, said wireless component is made up of an NFC antenna ( Near Field Oommunication or short-range wireless technology) and, thus, the carrying accessory with which the user is provided allows activating the pin through its communication with the antenna. NFC of the external lock module. In this way, the lock of the present invention allows the rapid opening of vehicle doors, which is the main advantage over conventional mechanical vehicle locks.

In this way, by driving the motor, it is possible to move the pin through a rack linked to a gear arranged in the motor from the closed position to the open position, or vice versa, depending on the order received.

Specifically, the wireless component allows communication between the carrying accessory, provided with an NFC chip that communicates with the wireless component (formed by the NFC antenna) of the external module to send the order to open or close the latch. Preferably, the carrying accessory can be a contact card, a bracelet, a key ring, a remote control or a mobile phone with wireless technology.

Advantageously, the external module optionally incorporates a lock status detector to indicate the correct link between the external module and the internal module, and thus confirm that the pin has reached the opening and closing limit switches and / or indicate the level. of the battery, warning when it has reached a low value.

On the other hand, the internal module is made up of at least one main electronic board provided with a microprocessor and an optionally rechargeable battery that powers the entire system.

Optionally, the internal module includes at least one wireless communication transmitter electronic component such as: a bluetooth, wifi and / or radio frequency signal transmitter chip or any other wireless technology, which in addition to optionally performing the opening and closing of the The lock allows the registration of events, permits to different users and schedules, and other actions related to the control and management by administrators and managers of industrial vehicle fleets.

The internal module also optionally has an emergency button that allows opening from the inside in the event of accidental closing of the doors and incorporates a plurality of selectors that allow the configuration of the lock and the synchronization of the digital keys of the vehicle. .

The external module and the internal module of the vehicle lock of the present invention are connected by wiring from the microprocessor of the main electronic board of the internal module to the external module.

Optionally, and in order to facilitate the opening and closing of the lock in situations of electronic failure or lack of battery power, the pin has a steel wire located inside the vehicle so that in case of emergency it is It is possible to move the bolt and open the lock, only accessible from inside the vehicle.

Additionally, both the external module and the internal module have a protection casing to safeguard the elements that make up the lock of the invention. Specifically, the external module has a protective casing made of a highly robust material, preferably made of stainless steel, and the internal module has a protective casing made of plastic material.

Advantageously, the detailed configuration in which an NFC antenna is incorporated in the external module of the lock offers a faster opening of a vehicle door.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and with the aim of helping to better understand the characteristics of the present invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, a set is included as an integral part of said description. of figures by way of example and not limitation, in which the following is represented:

Figure 1.- Shows an exploded representation of the elements that form the external module of the lock for vehicles of the present invention, according to a preferred embodiment.

Figure 2.- Shows an exploded representation of the elements that form the internal module of the lock for vehicles of the present invention, according to a preferred embodiment.

Figure 3.- Shows a representation of the arrangement of the external module and the module internal shown in figures 1 and 2, which are arranged in a vehicle.

Figure 4.- Shows a detailed representation of the pin of the external lock module of the present invention.

Figure 5.- Shows a representation of a preferred embodiment of the carrying accessory formed by a contact key ring arranged on the external module of the lock of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the outlined figures, specifically in Figures 1 and 2, it can be seen that the lock that is recommended has an external module (1) and an internal module (2) that are independent.

The independent nature of the external module (1) and the internal module (2) allows their installation in different locations of the vehicle, leaving the external module (1) arranged outside the vehicle and the internal module (2) inside, such and as seen in figure 3.

Likewise, in Figures 1 and 3 it is observed that the external module (1) communicates with the internal module (2) through wiring (11), that is to say, said wiring (11) allows the link between the external module (1) and the internal module (2).

As can be seen in Figure 1, the external module (1) is preferably integrated by a pin (5), a wireless component, a motor (4) linked to the pin (5) and a detector (6). Specifically, by driving the motor (4) it is possible to move the pin (5) by a rack (13) linked to a gear arranged in the motor (4) from the closed position to the open position, or vice versa, depending on the order received. While the detector (6) reports on the state of the lock.

As can be seen in figure 2, the internal module (2) is preferably integrated by a main electronic board (7) provided with a microprocessor, some components electronic transmitters for wireless communication, a plurality of selectors for key synchronization and configuration of the lock system and a rechargeable battery (8) that powers the set of components that make up the lock, leaving the internal module (2) associated with the external module (1) by means of a wiring (11) represented in figure 1.

As can be seen in Figure 4, optionally, the pin (5) of the lock of the invention is linked to the motor (4) by means of a steel wire (12) so that in case of electronic failure or power failure of the battery (8) is used to make an emergency opening from the inside of the vehicle.

The wireless component of the detailed configuration is an NFC antenna (3) that allows communication between the carrying accessory, provided with an NFC chip that communicates with the NFC antenna (3) of the external module (1) and activates the pin ( 5) of the lock. As can be seen in Figure 5, the carrying accessory is integrated in the preferred embodiment of the invention by a contact key ring (9).

Specifically, the carrying accessory acts on the NFC antenna (3) of the external module (1), which in turn will drive the motor (4), making it possible to move the pin (5) for its opening and closing.

The wireless communication transmitter electronic component of the internal module (2) is made up of a bluetooth, wifi or radio frequency signal transmitter chip which opens and closes the lock and allows the recording of events, permits to different users and schedules and other actions related to the control and management by administrators and managers of industrial vehicle fleets. Said internal module (2) is also preferably provided with an emergency button (14) that allows the lock to be opened from the inside in the event of accidental closing of the doors.

Additionally, both the external module (1) and the internal module (2) have a protection casing (10). Specifically, the external module (1) has a protection casing (10) made of a highly robust material, preferably made of stainless steel, and the internal module (2) has a protection casing (10) made of plastic material.

On the other hand, it should be noted that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are connected by means of a wiring (11) that goes from the microprocessor of the main electronic board (7) of the internal module (2) to the external module (1).

Claims (12)

1§.- Lock for vehicles that includes: - An external module (1) that presents, at least: - A pin (5). - A wireless component made up of an NFC antenna (3). - A motor (4) linked to the pin (5) to activate its opening and closing. - An internal module (2) that presents, at least: - A main electronic board (7) provided with a microprocessor. - A battery (8). - A carrier accessory which activates the pin (5) through its communication with the NFC antenna (3) of the external module (1). Characterized in that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are independent and installed in different locations of the vehicle, with the external module (1) arranged outside the vehicle and the internal module (2) inside the vehicle. vehicle, so that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are linked by a wiring (11). 2§.- Vehicle lock, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the carrying accessory is provided with an NFC chip for communication with the NFC antenna (3) of the external module (1). 3§.- Vehicle lock, according to claim 1§ or 2§, characterized in that the carrying accessory is made up of a contact card, a bracelet, a key ring (9), a remote control or a mobile phone with wireless technology . 4§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the internal module (2) has an electronic component that emits wireless communication. 5§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 4§, characterized in that the electronic component that emits wireless communication of the internal module (2) is formed by a chip that emits a bluetooth signal, Wi-Fi, radio frequency or other wireless communication technologies . 6§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the battery (8) is rechargeable. 7§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the internal module (2) has an emergency button (14) and a plurality of selectors to configure the lock and synchronization of the vehicle keys. 8§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the external module (1) has a protection casing (10) made of a highly robust material, preferably stainless steel. 9§.- Lock for vehicles, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the internal module (2) has a protective casing (10) made of plastic material. 10.- Vehicle lock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external module (1) and the internal module (2) are linked by wiring (11) from the microprocessor of the main electronic board (7) from the internal module (2) to the external module (1). 11.- Lock for vehicles, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external module (1) incorporates a detector (6) of the state of the lock. 12.- Lock for vehicles, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pin (5) that is linked to the motor (4) has a steel wire (12). 1