Intelligent Lock and Latch Control System
An intelligent lock and latch system which may include a housing that can be coupled to a post. The system employs a latch pin that can coupled to a gate and used in connection with the housing to secure the gate. The housing can further comprise a front cavity, a back cavity, one or more mounting holes, a slot, and a recess. The housing can be coupled to the post by one or more fasteners through the housing's mounting holes or using a mounting adapter. The intelligent lock and latch system can further comprise a back cover supporting gears, an electrical system and motor to power the gears, and a keypad to operate the system that be a standalone system or can communicate through wireless communication to a hub or mobile device.
1 . An intelligent latch and lock system for use with a latch pin secured to a gate, the system comprising:
a housing that is securable to the post, said housing having a recess to accommodate the latch pin and a cutout to accommodate the gravity latch;
a locking pin that selectively transverses the recess to prevent the latch pin from exiting the recess; and
electronics coupled to the locking pin to control the position of the locking pin.
2 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a back cavity encompassing a motor powered by the electronics and coupled to the locking pin to selectively move the locking pin from an open position to a locked position.
3 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 2 , wherein the housing can further comprise a front cavity accessible to a user when the housing is secured to the post.
4 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 3 , wherein the housing further comprises a failsafe hole configured to allow a failsafe pin to operate the locking pin.
5 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 3 , wherein the front cavity and the back cavity are sealed shut with a front seal and a front cover, and a back seal and a back cover wherein the front cover and back cover are fastened to the housing.
6 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronics are potted and wherein the housing comprises a drain to allow water that enters the housing to leave the housing.
7 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronics connect remotely to at least one of a home hub and a computing device.
8 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronics connect remotely to a user's mobile device, wherein the user's mobile device has credentials, and wherein the credentials are verified with an encrypted key.
9 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronics are powered at least in part by a solar panel.
10 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is detachably coupled to an adapter mount.
11 . An intelligent latch and lock system according to claim 1 , wherein the user controls the latch and lock system from a mobile app on the user's mobile device.
12 . A system for controlling access to multiple access gates, comprising,
a plurality of latch and lock systems, each latch and lock system comprising:
a latch pin secured to a gate,
a housing that is securable to the post and having a recess to accommodate the latch pin;
a locking pin that selectively transverses the recess to prevent the latch pin from exiting the recess; and
electronics coupled to the locking pin to control the position of the locking pin wherein the electronics connects remotely to a user's mobile device;
wherein the user's mobile device has credentials, and wherein the credentials allow the user to operate at least one of the plurality of latch and lock systems.
13 . A method of controlling a latch and lock system, comprising:
securing a latch pin to a gate;
securing a housing having a recess to accommodate the latch pin to a post, the housing having a locking pin that is electronically controlled to selectively transverse the recess to prevent the latch pin from exiting the recess;
situating the latch pin within the recess; and
activating electronics to move the locking pin to transverse the recess to prevent the latch pin from exiting the recess.
14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the electronics are activated remotely from a user's mobile device.
15 . The method of claim 14 wherein the mobile device has credentials, the method further comprising:
transmitting the credentials to the electronics;
verifying the credentials with an encrypted key; and
allowing the mobile device to operate the electronics based on the verification of the credentials.
16 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the electronics are activated remotely from at least one of a home hub and a computing device.