Ball Lock Pin Coupling With Electrical Release for Flexible Unlocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing purely mechanical connection systems lack flexibility and are limited in their application range, failing to seamlessly integrate with the increasing networking and digitization of objects and work processes.
Innovation Solution
A locking system that combines a ball lock pin system with an electrically operated trigger unit, allowing for a modular and flexible connection between components, with the trigger unit enabling easy unlocking through electrical means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a purely mechanical connection system is used, then the system is simple and cost-effective, but it lacks flexibility and cannot integrate with networking and digitization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a purely mechanical ball lock pin connection system with an electrically operated trigger unit into a hybrid system. The mechanical ball lock pin provides simple, cost-effective connection, while the electrically operated trigger unit adds flexibility and integration capability with networking and digitization requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical locking through the ball lock pin system and simultaneously enables electrical control and integration through the trigger unit, allowing the same system to adapt to both traditional mechanical applications and modern数字化 networking requirements
2Ease of operation
If a purely mechanical ball lock pin system is used, then the structure is simple, but the unlocking process requires manual force application which is less convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the purely manual mechanical unlocking process with an electrically operated trigger unit. Instead of requiring manual force application to release the ball lock pin, the system uses electrical actuation through the trigger unit, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining the simple mechanical ball lock pin structure
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective locking solution that can be easily operated, suitable for various applications, and ensures a low-wear connection mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
having a spring receiving region (22, 24) with a spring element (26, 28)
Implementation Method 2
By means of an electrically operated trigger unit (60) of the locking system, the locked state of the insertion device (12) in the receptacle device (14) can be undone
Data Source
AI summary
A locking system for releasably connecting two components of a system comprising an insertion device (12) with a ball lock pin system (16) and a receptacle device (14) which receives the insertion device (12). The receptacle device (14) is designed to receive the insertion device (12) such that the insertion device (12) is movable into a locked state in the receptacle device (14) by means of the ball lock pin system (16) when introduced into the receptacle device (14). The insertion device (12) is operatively connected to a first component, and the receptacle device (14) is operatively connected to a second component. By means of an electrically operated trigger unit (60), the locked state of the insertion device (12) in the receptacle device (14) can be undone so that the insertion device (12) can be removed from the receptacle device (14).