BOOK WITH INTEGRATED LOCKING SYSTEM

摘要

A selectively lockable book-like structure comprises front and back covers and a combination-controlled lock assembly selectively switchable between a closed state securing the front and back covers together and an unlocked state releasing the front and back covers from each other. The front cover is pivotable relative to the back cover to move between an open position and a closed position. The combination-controlled lock assembly includes an electrically activated locking mechanism including an electromagnetic lock actuator and a latch bolt operatively connected to the electromagnetic lock actuator and movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, a digital input keypad accessible on an outer face of the front cover for manually operating the locking mechanism, and an electronic controller configured to control the locking mechanism based on electrical signals from the digital input keypad to perform locking and unlocking functions.

主权项

1. A selectively lockable book-like structure comprising:
front and back covers spaced to enclose a plurality of sheets of paper, said front cover pivotable relative to said back cover to move between an open position and a closed position; and a combination-controlled lock assembly selectively switchable between a locked state securing said front and back covers together so as to keep said book-like structure in said closed position thereof and an unlocked state releasing said front and back covers from each other so as to move said book-like structure to said open position thereof; said combination-controlled lock assembly including:
an electrically activated locking mechanism including an electromagnetic lock actuator and a latch bolt operatively connected to said electromagnetic lock actuator and movable between a locking position and an unlocking position for selectively changing the state of said book-like structure from said locked to said unlocked states;a digital input keypad accessible on an outer face of said front cover for manually operating said locking mechanism; andan electronic controller configured to control said locking mechanism based on electrical signals from said digital input keypad to perform locking and unlocking functions.