FIELD

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to deadbolt position detection systems.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, deadbolt locks are used to secure access points (e.g., doors) from unauthorized entry. These deadbolt locks are conventionally unlocked with a key or other valid credential, such that an authorized user can enter or exit through the access point. Conventional deadbolts of such locks extend into an associated jamb adjacent the access point. Some deadbolt locks may be electro-mechanically actuated.

SUMMARY

According to one aspect, a deadbolt sensing system for sensing a position of a deadbolt is provided. The sensing system includes a controller and an output shaft. The angular position of the output shaft corresponds to a position of the deadbolt. A conducting member is operatively coupled to the output shaft and constructed and arranged to move with the output shaft. At least one pair of conductive traces electrically is connectable with the conducting member at a plurality of angular positions of the output shaft as the output shaft rotates. The controller is configured to determine a position of the deadbolt based at least on a first contacting position of the conducting member with the at least one pair of conductive traces.

According to another aspect, a deadbolt sensing system for sensing a position of a deadbolt is provided. The sensing system includes a rotation sensor, a controller and an output shaft. An angular position of the output shaft corresponds to a position of the deadbolt. The rotation sensor monitors the angular position of the output shaft. A conducting member is operatively coupled to the output shaft and constructed and arranged to move with the output shaft. At least one pair of conductive traces is electrically connectable with the conducting member at a first plurality of angular positions of the output shaft as the output shaft rotates. The connecting of the at least one pair of conductive traces and conducting member triggers the controller to read the angular position of the output shaft from the rotation sensor.

It should be appreciated that the foregoing concepts, and additional concepts discussed below, may be arranged in any suitable combination, as the present disclosure is not limited in this respect. Further, other advantages and novel features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of various non-limiting embodiments when considered in conjunction with the accompanying figures.

In cases where the present specification and a document incorporated by reference include conflicting and/or inconsistent disclosure, the present specification shall control.

