Assa Abloy has been granted a patent for a hub designed for lock devices. The hub features an outer, inner, and intermediate member, along with a movable attachment element and a locking member that enables rotational locking. The design allows for the locking member to be disengaged when the attachment element is in the unlocking position. GlobalData’s report on Assa Abloy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Lock hub with movable locking and unlocking mechanism
The patent US12044036B2 describes a hub for a lock device that features a multi-member structure designed for rotational movement about a central hub axis. The hub consists of an outer member, an inner member, and an intermediate member, each equipped with respective opening structures. A key component of the design is an attachment element that can shift between locking and unlocking positions while remaining connected to the intermediate member. The locking mechanism is activated by a locking member that can be inserted from either the outer or inner sides of the hub, allowing for the rotational locking of either the outer and intermediate members or the inner and intermediate members. The design ensures that the engagement between the locking member and the attachment element can be released by moving the attachment element to the unlocking position.
Further claims detail specific features of the hub, including the resilience of the attachment element, which may be a C-clip, and the method of attachment of the locking member via a snap-fit mechanism. The hub also incorporates a cam profile that interacts with a cam follower on the attachment element to facilitate movement between the locking and unlocking positions. Additional features include a recess in the intermediate member for the attachment element and a blocking mechanism to prevent rotation of the intermediate member. The overall design aims to enhance the functionality and security of the lock device, providing a versatile solution for locking mechanisms.
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