摘要 |
With the aim of significantly reducing the power consumption of electronic locks, designs linked by a general concept are proposed, in which the lock comprises a power assembly intended for the mechanical engagement of power elements of the lock; a means for locking the above-mentioned power assembly, which means is intended for adjusting the power assembly elements into a locked or unlocked position; a means for securing the positions of the above-mentioned locking means; an electromechanical means controlling displacement of the elements of the securing means upon commands from the electronic means for controlling the lock, wherein, in order to reduce power consumption by the electromechanical means, the locking means is displaced in the lock only with the aid of mechanical forces applied thereto by a user and/or by elements of the lock kinematically linked thereto, and the transition from locking to unlocking of the power assembly of the lock is achieved via an intermediate position of the locking means, in which the means for securing the positions of the locking means is relieved of the power load placed thereon by the locking means and, in said intermediate position, the electromechanical means displaces the unloaded securing means. The invention is especially effective for use in compact and energy-independent electronic locks having stringent requirements for minimal power consumption. |