Vehicle Locks TRIZ Cases

An adjustable mounting bracket positions the latch handle at varying heights, resolving difficulties in proper mounting across different door dimensions.

A motorized drive unit adjusts a braking element to lock a sliding door leaf, preventing unintended movement during vehicle acceleration.

A two-step link hood latch apparatus uses a pivot and link to transmit pulling force from an interior release handle.

Intersecting vertical column impact beam and horizontal center rail reinforce B-pillarless opposite sliding doors against roof crush deterioration.

Dual-function pawl overcomes self-locking forces by pushing the comfort catch open, maintaining reliability without added complexity.

Dual handles release specific latches via a universal hinge, enabling both folding and swinging modes while preventing accidental full release.

Clamp prevents hinge rotation to block unauthorized access.

A pull strap block redirects upward force to unlatch and lift a roll up door.

Consolidating separate brackets into one unit reduces assembly complexity while ensuring precise alignment for latch, handle, and net components.

Extracting the bridge part from the latch case reduces weight while the housing manages shear forces during impact.

A movable latch bolt pivots automatically to engage strikers in vehicle roof openings.

Parallel axes allow independent rotation of the drive lug and latch to secure closure members while preventing reverse movement.

A hood locking device uses two latches with opposite rotation directions to secure the engine hood.

Cold upsetting a metallic starter blank produces a strain-hardened one-piece lock striker with optimized mechanical properties.

Restricting portions on an allowing member sandwich a thin regulating member to prevent tilt and ensure proper rotation blocking.

A pivoting handle releases a channel latch base and pushes the door open simultaneously.

Positioning projections on the housing bear against angled edges to align the handle lever within the cut-out.

A movable lock case uses a cantilever support arm to guide closure and absorb impact energy through an integrated buffer element.

A molded chute integrates with the hood actuator to secure wiring harnesses via snap-fastening.

A locking unit uses an integrated disk to hold a driver, creating a direct operative connection between the actuating device and the locking element.

A vehicle door actuation device uses a coupling mechanism to entrain power transmission strands from multiple handles.

Aligning the lever shaft and latch axis merges operating functions, resolving complexity-reliability trade-offs in small vehicle doors.

A roller pawl assembly replaces sliding contact with rolling motion, reducing release effort and wear in automotive closure latches.

A vehicle front body structure positions hood release wires behind a support protruding portion to block visual access and prevent theft manipulation.

A sliding swing complex door integrates a sliding panel with a rotating swing section to maximize vehicle entry width.

Adhesive potting merges the latch body into a honeycomb panel while a flexible film covers the interface, eliminating crevices for easier sanitation.

A door handle assembly integrates a radar apparatus on its support element to detect obstacles in the vehicle blind spot.

A tool-less latch mechanism secures agricultural harvester concaves using quick-connect over-center latches.

An oval locking cam and spring mechanism maintain a vehicle flap door at a desired angle, replacing costly gas lifts with a self-service design.

Plastic lock fittings use an elastic cushion to exert bias force, compensating tolerances while reducing weight compared to metal alternatives.

Locking lever detents interlock to prevent uncontrolled door pivoting while enabling deliberate release via a pawl mechanism.

Integrating the latch mechanism eliminates resin support pins, reducing component count and production costs.

A vehicle door control device calculates motion completion time from kick sensor output to synchronize door opening with leg movement.

An adjustable sleeve bridges the distance between a door opener housing and the door structure, enabling standardization across varying vehicle configurations.

A swing-type shape memory alloy actuator uses antagonistic wires to drive a pivoting lever for automated control.

An automated door drive closes the front side door from an open position, eliminating the need for the driver to exit the vehicle.

Interlocking profiles on both doors secure the lock mechanism inside the container, preventing hand tool manipulation and deterring theft.

Permanent magnets replace springs to move the latch preventing member, blocking unauthorized access and smoothing operation.

An inward-moving drive system disengages the latch element from the door stop to open the aircraft door without vertical lifting movements.

Steel latch main body with resin handle alleviates impact on connecting portions, reducing production costs and enhancing durability.

A cylinder lock shutter plate moves to an open position via a magnet key slide member, eliminating cumbersome pivoting operations.

An integrated release lever pivots a blocking lever and second pawl together, resolving the trade-off between operational comfort and installation space.

A U-shaped bow features end sections formed as blind rivets that act as pull mandrels for one-sided fastening to sheet metal.

A Bowden cable housing features an insertion means that guides the cable end into a receptacle for secure axial fixing.

An integrated electromagnetic latch replaces bulky mechanical springs, reducing power consumption while maintaining reliable door sealing.

A spring-biased pivoting cam on a striker assembly lifts a misaligned latch, reducing the force required to close heavy vehicle doors.

Inverting the door striker base plate shifts rod support alignment to double adjustment allowance without reducing mounting strength.

Integrating the locking unit into the roller mechanism eliminates separate striker mounting, reducing volume and step height for vehicle sliding doors.

A tailgate latch uses a rotatable keeper with a camming surface to pivotally move the latch between closed and open positions.

Replaceable wear protectors made from dry self-lubricating materials eliminate grease contamination in railroad car door locks.