US 2024/0218705 A1 · PORTABLE LOCK OPERABLE IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

A novel portable padlock designed for operation in outdoor environments. The lock mechanism can be operated by built-in control electronics. The lock mechanism can be designed to be waterproof. The disclosed novel smart lock can communicate via GSM, Bluetooth and/or WIFI, with an easy-to-use web platform or app in order to control or operate various functions of the novel smart padlock. The integrated control electronics can additionally be equipped with a GPS that allows its traceability to be displayed. The padlock can include a built-in touch keyboard that allows the padlock to be opened with a passkey, in places where there is no cellular coverage and remote unlocking is not possible. The padlock can be opened via RFID card or GPRS, Wifi and/or Bluetooth signal, using a web application or app. The padlock can also include one or more integrated sensors to provide information concerning the opening, closing and cutting events for the padlock.

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Dependent claims

A portable padlock operable in outdoor environments and opened electronically, comprising:

a housing;
control electronics stored within the housing;
the control electronics having wireless connectivity capabilities to allow the control electronics to receive control commands or signals from remotely located sources;
a power source stored within the housing, the power source powering the control electronics;
a shackle or a cable wire rope having a first end secured to the housing and a second end removably secured to the housing such that when the second end is not secured to the housing the padlock is in an open position and when the second end is secured to the housing the padlock is in a closed position;
a solenoid in communication with the control electronics and retractable or extendable based on signals received from the control electronics for opening or closing the padlock.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Portable lock operable in outdoor environments

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Portable lock operable in outdoor environments

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Abstract

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