Vehicle Locks TRIZ Cases

A crowned striker base plate with sufficient flexure adapts to non-planar vehicle mounting surfaces.

Integrating a semiconductor device into the intermediate polymer sheet of a composite body panel reduces part count, vehicle weight, and aerodynamic drag.

Nested telescoping stages extend aircraft payloads to minimize drag, resolving the trade-off between extension length and device complexity.

A vehicle door handle system uses an adjustable fastening element to secure the outer handle to an inner carrier.

Segmenting the clamp into three sections resolves theft security versus tolerance compensation by allowing free insertion then rigid fixation.

A lock device uses a guide wall and erection walls with a gap to receive rods, preventing them from coming off.

A motor vehicle door uses a plastic casing overmolded onto a metal reinforcing element to create a robust mechanical bond.

A latch assembly uses a rotatable paddle and catch pinion to generate engagement force through offset drive surfaces.

Direct coupling eliminates capillary water ingress and freezing malfunctions in vehicle trunk switches.

External assembly of automotive door handles eliminates internal bases, reducing weight and complexity while enabling easier lock integration.

Deflectable locking tabs on the striker plate rotate into hood panel cutouts, reducing assembly complexity and insertion force.

Integrates an indicator light into a vehicle door control switch to visually signal latch mechanism states.

Segmented mounting modules with tolerance absorption assemblies absorb manufacturing errors between bolts and holes, ensuring uniform gaps and flushes.

An integrated door stop reduces manufacturing complexity and weight by merging support and locking functions into a single pivoting arm.

A lockable cap assembly uses a key-operated gear to radially displace locking tabs, preventing unauthorized access and overtightening damage.

An integrated latch assembly combines front and hold open mechanisms on a single plate to reduce vehicle door weight.

An offset base plate opening accepts a reinforcement plate to resolve manufacturing complexity trade-offs while maintaining universal vehicle compatibility.

A tractor engine hood lock uses a protruding surrounding member to block direct manual access, allowing tool-based unlocking without straining.

A rigid extension bar replaces fragile cable actuators to provide mechanical leverage, solving reach issues when RV steps are stowed.

Merging the grip and latch into one assembly reduces production costs while maintaining reliable operation.

A motor vehicle lock uses a lateral contour area of the first-position pawl to drive the primary-position pawl.

Shaped clip-holding grooves deform elastic legs during insertion to suppress looseness and abnormal sounds.

A roll top cover lock system uses a lever arm actuator to engage multiple locking mechanisms for secure cargo bed protection.

A snap-attachable clip retains the door handle pivot end to prevent longitudinal displacement, eliminating complex adjustments during service.

A truck door handle uses a contoured element to mechanically lock the grip in place.

Segmented modules with curved sidewalls provide accessible storage without increasing aerodynamic drag.