Electronic Ball Lock Clutch Layout for Compact Assembly Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic ball locks face challenges in production and assembly due to narrow mounting spaces, leading to increased difficulty and potential strength issues in the switch lock mechanism, affecting operation reliability.
Innovation Solution
An electronic ball lock design featuring an electric clutch mechanism within the front fixed frame, controlled by an identification module, which simplifies part layout and assembly, enhancing reliability and reducing production complexity by providing a more regular internal space for the clutch mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the switch lock mechanism and lock core are arranged in the front sleeve, then the electronic ball lock can be compact, but the narrow mounting space increases production difficulty and reduces part strength
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lock mechanism into separate functional modules: the front fixed frame houses the switch lock mechanism while the front sleeve contains only the lock core. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the front fixed frame providing adequate space for the switch lock mechanism parts, thereby reducing production difficulty while maintaining overall compactness.
2Volume of moving object
If the switch lock mechanism parts are made small to fit the narrow mounting space, then the lock remains compact, but part strength becomes insufficient affecting operation reliability
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the switch lock mechanism from the front sleeve and placing it in the front fixed frame, the patent allows the mechanism parts to be made with adequate dimensions for strength and reliability, while the overall lock remains compact through efficient spatial arrangement of the separated modules.
3Volume of moving object
If the switch lock mechanism parts are made small to fit the narrow mounting space, then the lock remains compact, but assembly becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the switch lock mechanism into the front fixed frame, providing adequate space for assembly operations. This segmentation allows assembly personnel to work with properly sized components in a spacious environment, significantly improving assembly convenience while maintaining the compact overall lock design.
4Volume of moving object
If the front sleeve inner space is used for the electric clutch mechanism, then the lock remains compact, but the irregular space layout increases production difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the electric clutch mechanism in the front fixed frame rather than the front sleeve, utilizing the regular and spacious internal cavity of the fixed frame. This segmentation allows for standard manufacturing processes and easy part layout, eliminating the production difficulties associated with irregular narrow spaces while preserving the compact overall structure.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic ball lock is disclosed, including: a front ball lock body, where the front ball lock body includes a front fixed frame and a front sleeve rotatably arranged on the front fixed frame; a rear ball lock body; a connecting rod having one end connected with the rear ball lock body and the other end provided with a driving member extending into the front fixed frame; an electric clutch mechanism arranged in the front fixed frame and capable of driving the front sleeve to be coupled with or separated from the driving member; and an identification module arranged on the front ball lock body and electrically connected with the electric clutch mechanism.