Dispenser with electronic lock
US-12383104-B2 · Aug 12, 2025 · US
Electronic lock assembly for dispenser, and assembly method
US12584331B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12584331-B2 |
| Application number | US-202118708350-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2026 |
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A lock assembly includes a lock housing including a top portion and a body portion; an operation part which is movably mounted in or on the lock housing, wherein the operation part is operable by a user for unlocking the lock assembly; a blocking member, provided for blocking movement of a part of the lock assembly, wherein the blocking member is movable between a non-blocking position and a blocking position, in which the blocking member blocks the movement of the part of the lock assembly; and an electric motor for driving the movement of the blocking member between the non-blocking position and the blocking position. The blocking member and the electric motor are included in a void underneath the operation part.
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The invention claimed is: 1 . A lock assembly, comprising: a lock housing comprising: a first portion which is configured to be mounted in an opening in a dispenser housing so as to lock an openable part of the dispenser housing, and a body portion which extends in a first direction with respect to the first portion; an operation part which is movably mounted in or on the lock housing, wherein the operation part is operable by a user for unlocking the lock assembly; a bl…
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- What does patent US12584331B2 cover?
- A lock assembly includes a lock housing including a top portion and a body portion; an operation part which is movably mounted in or on the lock housing, wherein the operation part is operable by a user for unlocking the lock assembly; a blocking member, provided for blocking movement of a part of the lock assembly, wherein the blocking member is movable between a non-blocking position and a bl…
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- Essity Hygiene & Health Ab
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E05B47/0012. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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