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Locking mechanism including energy storage

US10704292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2018
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/62
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Certain aspects of the technology disclosed herein include an apparatus and method for storing energy in a electromechanical lock. The electromechanical lock can include a main housing and a deadbolt. The main housing can be configured to extend a deadbolt along a path to lock and/or unlock a door. The deadbolt can have a hollow inner region configured to receive an energy storage device. The energy storage device within the deadbolt can be electrically connected to the main housing. The energy storage device can be used to power an actuator and/or accelerometer in the main housing.

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