Double Opening Console Box Erroneous Operation Prevention Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assemblability of the erroneous operation preventing device in double opening console boxes is low due to the need to mount the position adjustment member and spring separately from the interposed member, complicating the assembly process.
Innovation Solution
The erroneous operation preventing device is integrated into the body portion of the lid, with a centering component and spring member stored in a centering accommodating portion, allowing the centering component and spring to be attached to the erroneous operation prevention bar, which is then incorporated into the lid, improving assembly efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the position adjustment member and spring are mounted separately from the interposed member, then the erroneous operation preventing device can be assembled with individual components, but the assemblability is low and the assembly process is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the position adjustment member and spring into a single integrated component that is mounted together with the interposed member. This merging of previously separate components into a unified assembly unit simplifies the assembly process and improves assemblability by reducing the number of separate mounting operations required.
2Productivity
If multiple components are mounted separately, then each component can be optimized independently, but the number of assembly steps increases and assembly efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the position adjustment member and spring into a single integrated component, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps required. This allows for faster assembly operations and improves overall productivity while minimizing the time lost during the assembly process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enhances the assemblability of the erroneous operation preventing device by reducing the number of assembly steps and allowing for more efficient use of space, while maintaining the device's functionality and preventing simultaneous opening operations.
Implementation Method 1
a spring member interposed between the erroneous operation prevention bar and the centering component and configured to generate an energizing force for energizing the centering component in the front-rear direction relative to the erroneous operation prevention bar
Data Source
AI summary
An opening/closing mechanism of a double opening console box includes right and left operation portions for opening a lid around a left or right rotation shaft, and an erroneous operation preventing device for preventing simultaneous right and left opening actions of the lid. The erroneous operation preventing device includes a center projecting portion provided to the lid, an erroneous operation prevention bar movable leftward/rightward relative to the lid, a centering component having a left-right-symmetric recess groove at a front end, and a spring member energizing the centering component in the front-rear direction relative to the erroneous operation prevention bar so that the center projecting portion is located at the rear end bottom of the recess groove. The erroneous operation prevention bar includes a centering accommodating portion storing the centering component such that frontward/rearward movement thereof relative to the erroneous operation prevention bar is allowed and leftward/rightward movement is prohibited.