Locked container

FIELD: packaging industry.

SUBSTANCE: locking device comprises a latch assembly, a locking mechanism and an opening element actuated by the user. The said locking mechanism is made with the ability to hold the latch assembly, when the said locking mechanism is in a locked state, and with the ability to provide movement of he said latch assembly in the unlocking position when the said locking mechanism is in the unlocked state. The said opening element is made with the ability of its movement from the normal position to the opening position. When the said locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, the movement of the opening element to the position of opening moves the latch assembly from the locking position to the unlocking position. The said opening element in the working position is connected to the said latch assembly by a compressible element so that when the locking mechanism is in the locked state, movement of the said opening element to the position of opening compresses the said compressible element without movement of the said latch assembly from the locking position.

EFFECT: improved design.

18 cl, 10 dwg

[0001] the Present application claimed priority under provisional patent application U.S. LOCKABLE ENCLOSURE" (closed CONTAINER) (61/244,272, filing date: September 21, 2009), which is fully incorporated into the present application by reference to the extent not contradicting this application.

The LEVEL of TECHNOLOGY

[0002] lockable containers are used in many production environments, both external and indoors to limit access to various items due to the presence of a lockable door, lid, drawer, or other similar protective device. The specified protective device may contain a locking mechanism, such as, for example, a combination lock with combination lock, a set of buttons or managed using the keyboard valve to provide access to the contents of the specified container only to authorized users. In some cases it may be necessary for safe storage of one or more small items such as keys, credit cards or documents to which the desired access only a limited number of authorized users. One example of such a container is safe for the key, attached to the front door (for example, attached by a clamp to the door handle) building for the safe storage of the authorized key to this door. is at the key may contain, for example, the locking mechanism with push buttons or the dial pad combinations, so that authorized users informed about unlocking combination, can open the safe for the key to access the door key and enter the building.

DISCLOSURE of INVENTIONS

[0003] the Present invention relates to a locking device for secure attachment to the latch node, such as, for example, the node of the latch for the door of the safe for the key in the locked condition. In accordance with one variant of implementation of the present invention, the locking device may contain elements that are designed to prevent unauthorized manipulation of the latch node through the forced displacement of a button or lever, actuated by the user, which may cause breakage of at least one locking component and may result in movement of the latch node.

[0004] In accordance with one implementation option, the specified shut-off device is a node of the latch, the locking mechanism and the opening element, actuated by the user. Specified locking mechanism configured to hold the latch node when the specified locking mechanism in the locked position, and with the possibility of moving the site toward the unlocking position when the uke is p locking mechanism in an unlocked condition. The opening element is configured to move from a normal position opening. When the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, the movement of the opening element in the position of the opening moves the node of the latch from the locking position to the unlocking position. The opening element is operable connected to the node of the latch by means of the compressible element so that when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, movement of the opening element in the position of the opening compresses the specified compressible element without moving the node of the latch from the locking position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION of DRAWINGS

[0005] the Following is a detailed description of the various options for implementing the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0006] figure 1 shows a perspective view of the lockable container, activated by buttons;

[0007] On Figa shows a front view of the lockable container according to Figure 1 with the removed door illustrating additional elements of the lockable container;

[0008] figure 2 shows a perspective side view of the lockable container according to Figure 1, the door of which in the open position;

[0009] figure 3 shows a partially exploded perspective view of the lockable container according to Figure 1;

[0010] figure 4 shows a lane is promising rear door lockable container according to Figure 1;

[0011] figure 5 shows the exploded perspective view of the rear door lockable container according to Figure 1;

[0012] On Figa shows a perspective side view of the button and node locking mechanism lockable container according to Figure 1;

[0013] figure 6 shows a perspective view of the rear door lockable container according to Figure 1, an open button which is in the open position;

[0014] figure 7 shows a perspective view of the body of the button lockable container according to Figure 1; and

On Fig shows a perspective view of the stud-button lockable container according to Figure 1.

[0015] a Detailed description of the variants of the invention

[0016] the Following detailed description of the options for implementing the present invention is not beyond the scope protected by the accompanying claims. Scope of the present invention is not limited to the preferred options for implementation, and the terms used in the claims, taken in their full ordinary meaning.

[0017] furthermore, in accordance with the shown variants of implementation here described and illustrated a mechanical push-button safe or lockable container of small size, designed for storing small items such as door keys; however, it should be understood that many of the inventive element is s, described here is applicable to a lockable containers of other sizes and types, including, for example, larger safes and drawers for storage of cash and lockable containers that are applied dialers combinations, keyboard locking mechanisms and Electromechanical locking mechanisms. In addition, many inventive elements presented in the present description, made with the possibility of their application in the locking devices of other types, which include, for example, padlocks, door locks and security locking device.

[0018] In accordance with one implementation option, as shown in Figure 1-8, lockable container 100 (e.g., safe-Deposit box-key) includes a housing 110 and a door 120, containing a door element 121, configured to attach to the housing 110 to block access to at least one cavity inside the housing 110, which can be safely stored at least one item. The housing 110 may be formed from multiple components, however, in accordance with this alternative implementation, the housing 110 has a solid design, by which eliminated potential weaknesses in the joints between the assembled components together.

[0019] To attach the lockable container 100 to an external structure, such as, for example, to the door and the wall and, can be used in various devices. In accordance with one variant of implementation, the housing 110 includes mounting holes 111 (shown in Figure 3) in the rear, as provided for attaching the container 100 to an external structure (e.g., by fasteners) and simultaneous blocking access to said fastening elements when the container door is closed. Additionally, or in another variant implementation of the invention, the lockable container 100 can also be made with the handle 115 for attaching the container 100 to any structure (e.g., around the base of the round door knobs). To prevent theft or removal of the container, for attaching the specified shackle is in the closed or retracted condition can be used in a variety of closure devices. In accordance with a variant of the implementation shown in Figa, inside the housing 110 is placed on the lever 117 dogs, actuated manually and is accessible when the door 120 is open. The lever 117 dogs is made with the possibility of sliding inside the breaker arm 116 to align the grooves 118, 119 in the lever 117 with the legs of the shackle to extract the arm 115. When the lever 117 dogs mounted in normal position holding the bow, he mutually locked with grooves (not shown) in the legs of the shackle.

[0020] the Lockable container 100 will win a locking mechanism with the interface 130 of the castle, which is suitable for manipulation by a user in order to unlock the specified locking mechanism to move the door 120 to the open position to access the contents of container 100. You can use different interfaces of the castle (including, for example, dialers combinations, keyhole, electronic keyboard and touch system). In accordance with the shown variant of realization, the interface 130 of the castle contains a mechanical button 131, passing from element 121 of the door is made with the possibility of their selective pressing by the user to enter an approved combination code to unlock the locking mechanism.

[0021] In accordance with this implementation option, the container 100 contains an opening element (for example, a lever or button 140), which is driven by the user and in working condition connected with element 145 latches (shown in figure 2-6), which engages with part of the housing 110 to secure the door 120 in the locked position. In the locked position, the element 145 of the latch is locked against separation from the body 110. Enter approved code combination on the interface 130 of the castle is the reason that the locking mechanism allows for the drainage element 145 of the latch by moving the user opens the button 140 from its normal position in the floor is laid open for output element 145 of the latch from engagement with the housing 110, with the aim of opening 120. Shows the opening element 140 is a button made slidable in a direction essentially parallel to the direction of movement of the latch element, however, can be applied to other configurations. For example, the opening element can be made in the form of a button, rocker switch, dialer or similar mechanism with compounds suitable for conversion move the specified opening element in moving moving the specified element of the latch.

[0022] In accordance with one implementation option, the connection between the opening button and the latch element is made with the possibility of quick detach the specified opening button from the specified element latches to prevent unauthorized force open a locked container by means of exposure to the specified opening button with excessive force, aimed down. In accordance with another variant of realization, in a lockable container used detachable rigid connection (including, for example, narrowed destructible connection or an adhesive connection with a limited force of adhesion) for tripping open button from the latch before the breakdown of other locking components will make it possible to move from asanoi latch. However, due to the use of such devices possible way lockable container failure and disobedience subsequent sanctioned attempts at opening. In accordance with one implementation option, you can use the elastic compressible element (e.g., bias mechanism or spring element) for connection in working condition (directly or indirectly) the opening button with latch element to ensure the move indicated the opening of the button relative to the specified element of the latch when the specified element of the latch is locked. In accordance with another variant of realization, you can use the opposite bias mechanism or recoil with the aim of holding an element of the latch in the position of coupling with a latch or case until, until the opening movement of the button. When the applied force to the opening button without unlocking the locking mechanism (i.e. without unlocking the latch element)specified opening the button moves against the specified effort or resistance specified compressible element to the position of the opening without damage to internal components of the locking mechanism and thereby prevents unauthorized force open a locked container e is the first exposure to the specified opening button with excessive force, pointing down. When the locking mechanism is unlocked (i.e. when the latch element is unlocked), the second bias element holds the specified element latches in the locked position until such time as the downward force is not applied to unlocked the latch element (via the first bias mechanism and against the second bias mechanism) for moving the specified element of the latch from engagement with the specified case. In accordance with another variant of realization, for holding the operative connection between the opening button and the latch element when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, perhaps using compressible element with resistance to compression (e.g., stiffness or spring force) greater than the resistance of a return spring or the second bias mechanism.

[0023] application of various configurations to provide a detachable connection between the opening button and the latch element lockable container. In accordance with a variant implementation, shown in Figure 4-6, the opening button 140 contains a screw 141 (or other relevant protruding portion, which passes through the depth of the groove 146 in the element 145 of the latch and groove 151 of the plate 150 of the latch. Item 145 of the latch and the plate 150 of the latch are connected to form the node of the latch, for example, by a clamp on the specified element latch, pressed through a hole (not shown) in the plate 150 latches, or other site design, or as an embedded component. The plate 150 of the latch is locked from moving when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and thereby holds the element 145 toward the clutch housing 110. When the locking mechanism is unlocked, the plate 150 of the latch is not locked and free to move with the purpose of the release element 145 of the latch from the housing 110.

[0024] As shown in Fig.6, when the moving element 145 of the latch and the plate 150 of the latch is locked (i.e. when the locking mechanism is not unlocked), the force applied to the opening button 140, moves the screw 141 inside depth of the groove 146 and groove 151 and biased against the guide 155 spring to move the guide 155 against the spring element 159 and toward the clamp 152 or other such protruding part that is attached to the plate 150 of the latch. Thus, allows full opening movement of the button 140 a lockable container 100 without damage to the locking mechanism and without moving element 145 of the latch. When the locking mechanism is unlocked or properly processed through manipulation to unlock the moving element 145 of the latch plate 150 latches the opening movement of the button 140 exerts a force to the clamp 152 (by means of a screw 141, guide 155 and spring 159) to move the plate 150 of the latch and attached element 145 of the latch against the return spring 169 (or other relevant bias mechanism to move the item 145 of the latch from engagement with the casing 110.

[0025] you can use the locking mechanisms of various types for selectively allowing movement of the latch element from engagement with the housing locking the container to open the door. In accordance with a variant implementation, shown in Figure 4-6, each of the buttons 131 contains a lining 136 buttons, gathered together with the body 132 of the button (see Fig.7), and the rod 133 buttons, with indentations (see Fig) and inserted in the plate 138 of the latch through the corresponding slots 139. As shown in Figa, lining 136 buttons are made with the possibility of their displacement from the rod 133 by means of springs 138, for example, to give the same appearance of pressed and unpressed buttons 131. Every body 132 of the buttons is actuated by a spring 139 in the direction of unpressed position. When the button 131 is pressed against the bias of spring biased outward elements 132A on the body 132 of the buttons interact with the side parts a corresponding holes 161 in the plate 160 erase the code with the aim of holding body 132 button down put the I. Each rod 133 with hollows made with the possibility of turning the back door by part 137, intended for manipulation of the user (for example, by a groove for the screwdriver or other similar depressions), protruding from the lid 122 of the door (see Figure 2 and 3) between the unselected orientation and the selected orientation. In unselected orientation of the first notch 134 is combined with the adjacent edge 139a (see Figure 5 and 5A) of the corresponding groove 139 of the latch plate when the body 132 of the button is either up position. In the selected orientation of the second hole 135 is combined with the opening edge of the plate 139a latch when the body 132 of the buttons is pressed. When all selected body 132 of the buttons are pressed and all the "unselected" body 132 of the buttons are either up position corresponding to the first and second grooves 134, 135 are aligned with the respective opening edges of the plate 139a latch order to unlock the plate 150 of the latch element 145 of the latch. In accordance with this variant of realization, the plate 138 of the latch is arranged to move against the return spring 169 (through the plate 160 erase the code, as described in more detail below) and the coupling with the combined first and second grooves 134, 135 for tripping element 145 of the latch from the housing 110 with the aim of re is edenia door 120 in the open position.

[0026] In accordance with the shown variant of realization, lockable container contains twelve buttons 131, each of which is marked up in a variety of alphanumeric identifiers in order to predusmatrivaet 212 or 4096 possible approved code combinations. It should be understood that it is possible to manufacture a lockable container provided with a larger or smaller number of approved combinations of codes through providing a push-button locking mechanism with a larger or smaller number of buttons.

[0027] the latch Plate and the latch element is made with the possibility of connecting them in various ways with the plate 160 erase the code, but in accordance with the illustrated implementation option element 145 latch contains the waste towards the ledge 147, which hangs over the top edge of the plate 160 erase the code, so that the drainage element 145 moves the latch plate 160 erase code against the return spring 169. This movement of the plate 160 Erasure code is the reason that elements 132A body button reteplase from the respective side parts a plate 160 erase the code and thereby allow the pressed bodies 132 buttons otprygivat back in the unpressed position and thereby "erasing" the code you entered when opening the button 140 is released. To relock the door 120 is selected the s button 131, related to the approved code, press again to ensure drainage element latches by pressing the opening button 140. When the door 120 is repeatedly closed and open button 140 is released, the element 145 of the latch is again the purpose of locking the clutch housing 110.

[0028] In accordance with another variant of realization, the lockable container is made with the possibility of reinstalling the buttons pressed, for example, when I accidentally pressed the wrong button. In accordance with the illustrated implementation option, moving the erase button 165 is in front of the door 120 and contains a protruding portion 166 (Figure 5), passing through the recess 153 in the plate 150 of the latch to ensure cohesion with the hole 163 in the plate 160 of the Erasure code. When the erase button 165 is pressed, the protruding portion 166 presses the plate 160 Erasure code to the return spring 169 the purpose of uncoupling elements 132A body buttons from the respective side parts a plate 160 erase the code and allows pressed bodies 132 buttons otprygivat back in the unpressed position and thereby "erasing" the code you entered.

[0029] In accordance with various implementations, may provide a locked container other inventive elements. For example, the door may be done as a separate, removable d is the ICC, however, in accordance with the shown variant of realization, the door 120 is pivotally connected to the housing 110 to allow pivoting movement of the door 120 between the closed and open positions. As shown, the outer edge 123 of the door 120 can be inserted into the peripheral recess 113 in the housing 110, so that a closed door 120 is essentially flush with the front side of the housing 110. In accordance with various implementations, the hinge of the door contains the opposite hinge rods 124, 125 (as opposed to a single hinge rod inserted through the respective hinge sections 126, 127 of the housing 110 and the door 120, the orifices in the housing 110 are blocked by respective inserts 128. Double rods 124, 125 are made with the possibility of their separation through integral part of the hinge 126 of the housing to prevent separation of the hinge sections 126, 127, for example, by knocking out these articulated rods of these hinge sections (which may be the shortcoming of a single hinge rod). In addition, the door 120 may be spring-loaded in the hinge sections 126, 127, for example, by a torsion spring 129 so that the door 120 is opened automatically when the opening button 145 lockable container 100 is moved to the position opening. As shown, the torsion is Regina 129 is made with the possibility of an Assembly together with the rods 124, 125, so that the torsion spring 129 is not removable without removing the rods 124, 125

[0030] In the present description can be presented and illustrated various inventive aspects, concepts and features, however, these aspects, concepts and features can be used in many alternative embodiments of both separately and in various combinations and Podkamennaya. It is implied that all such combinations and podnominatsii not beyond the scope of the present invention, unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, various alternative implementations according to various aspects, concepts and features of the invention, such as alternative materials, structures, configurations, methods, circuits, devices and components, software, hardware, control logic, alternative forms, fixtures and functions, etc. can be presented in the present description, however, they do not constitute a complete or exhaustive list of all existing alternative implementation options as well-known now and those that will be developed later. To a person skilled in the art it is obvious that you can use at least one of the aforementioned inventive aspects, concepts and features in the l the additional implementations within the scope of the present invention, even if such implementations not specifically disclosed in the present description. In addition, although some inventive aspects, concepts and features can be represented herein as being preferred in the description of the device or method, such description is not intended that such description is necessary, unless specifically agreed otherwise. In addition, you can include typical values and ranges with the aim of facilitating understanding of the present description; however, such values and ranges should not be construed in a limiting sense, and may be critical values or ranges only if specifically required. In addition, in the present description may be specifically noted that the various aspects, concepts and features are inventive or forming part of the invention, however, does not imply that such a clause is exclusive; rather, it is the inventive aspects, concepts and features, which are fully described herein without special reservations about the fact that they are part of a particular invention. Describe methods or processes in accordance with the variants of implementation of the present invention is not limited to inclusion of all stages as being necessary is Kimi in all cases; in addition, these stages can be interpreted as necessary, unless otherwise agreed.

1. Lockable container containing:
case;
the door is made with the possibility of attaching to the housing to block access to at least one cavity inside the body;
the node of the latch, collected together with door and configured to move relative to its position between the clutch housing to secure the door in closed position and a position of disengagement with the housing to provide movement of the door in open position;
the locking mechanism configured to hold the node of the latch in the position of the clutch housing when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and with the possibility of moving the site toward a position of disengagement with the body when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked condition; and
opening button actuated by the user, posted on the door and configured to move the slide in a direction essentially parallel to the direction of movement of the latch node, from a normal position opening, in which, when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, the opening movement buttons to position the opening moves of the host latches the C position of the clutch housing in a position of disengagement with the body;
moreover, the opening button is operable connected to the node of the latch by the spring element, so that when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the opening movement buttons to position the opening leads to the compression of the spring element without moving the node of the latch from the position of the clutch housing.

2. Lockable container of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism includes a set of mechanical buttons, placed on the door to enter an approved combination code to unlock the locking mechanism.

3. Lockable container of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to block movement of the latch node of the provisions of the clutch housing when the locking mechanism is in a locked state.

4. Lockable container according to claim 1, additionally containing a return spring configured to bias node of the latch in the position of the clutch housing.

5. Lockable container according to claim 4, wherein said spring element has a force that exceeds the force of the return spring.

6. Lockable container of claim 1, wherein the door is pivotally connected to the housing at the hinge area.

7. Lockable container according to claim 6, in which the hinge section includes first and second opposite hinge rods separated solid plot the areas of the body.

8. Lockable container according to claim 6, in which the hinge section includes a torsion spring configured to bias the door in the position opening.

9. Lockable container according to claim 1, additionally containing a guide element configured to hold the specified spring element and containing the first end part, which is in drive engagement with the opening button and a second end portion that interacts with the node of the latch to limit the spring travel of the node of the latch from a position of disengagement with the body.

10. A locking device, comprising:
the node of the latch, configured to move between a locking position and an unlocking position;
the locking mechanism configured to hold the node of the latch in locking position when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and with the possibility of moving the site toward the unlocking position when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked condition; and
opening button actuated by the user, is configured to move the slide in a direction essentially parallel to the direction of movement of the latch node, from a normal position opening, in which, when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked status is Janie, by moving the opening button in the position opening the latch node is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position;
moreover, the opening button is operable connected to the node of the latch by the spring element, so that when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, by moving the opening of the buttons to position the opening of the spring element is compressed without moving node of the latch from the locking position.

11. The locking device of claim 10, further containing a return spring, a supporting node of the latch toward the locking position.

12. The locking device according to claim 11, wherein said spring element is designed so the resistance of the spring, which is greater than the resistance of the spring indicated recoil.

13. The locking device of claim 10, further containing a guide element configured to hold the specified spring element and containing the first end part, which is in drive engagement with the opening button and a second end portion that interacts with the node of the latch to limit the spring travel of the node of the latch from opening.

14. Safe-Deposit box key that contains:
case;
a door pivotally connected to the housing to swivel the site to block access to at least one cavity inside the housing in the closed position and to allow access to at least one of the specified cavity in the open position;
the latch element, assembled together with a door and configured to move relative to its position between the clutch housing to secure the door in closed position and a position of disengagement with the body to allow movement of the door in open position;
the latch plate attached to the specified element of the latch to move with him;
return spring assembled with the door for podpiranja plate latch and the latch element toward the position of the clutch housing;
the locking mechanism configured to hold the specified element of the latch and the latch plate in position clutch housing when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and with the possibility of moving the specified element of the latch and the latch plate in the position of disengagement with the body when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked condition; and
opening button actuated by the user, posted on the door and configured to move in the slot in the latch plate from a normal position opening, in which, when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state by moving the opening button in the position opening the latch node is moved from on the ogene clutch housing to position the coupler housing;
the guide element is assembled together with the latch plate and containing the first end part, which is in drive engagement with the opening button and a second end portion that interacts with the tab on the latch plate; and
the spring element containing a first end coupled with the first end portion of the guide element, and a second end, coupled with the protrusion of the latch plate, to provide a compressible connection between the opening button and the latch plate, so that when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, by moving the opening of the buttons to position the opening specified the spring element is compressed without moving the specified element latch and said plate latch from the position of the clutch housing.

15. Safe 14 in which the locking mechanism includes a set of mechanical buttons, together with the specified door and configured to move between the provisions of pressing and squeezing, with each button passes through the corresponding hole in the latch plate, in which, when a predetermined at least one of a specified set of buttons installed in position pressed, the notches in the buttons are aligned with the latch plate to provide movement of said plate for the tree and the specified item of the latch from the position of the clutch housing in a position of disengagement with the body.

16. Safe 14 in which the opening button is configured to move in a direction essentially parallel to the direction of movement of the latch node.

17. Safe 14, wherein said spring element has a force that exceeds the force of the return spring.

18. Safe 14, in which the hinge section includes first and second opposite hinge rods separated by a solid portion of the shell.