Cylinder Lock Shutter Mechanism for Two-Wheeled Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cylinder lock protection apparatuses for two-wheeled vehicles have complex structures due to separate systems for manual and remote-control operations, which complicates their design and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A simplified cylinder lock protection apparatus that integrates a single engaging mechanism capable of receiving operation forces from both manual and remote-control releasing means, utilizing a solenoid for remote-control operation and a magnet lock for manual operation, allowing the shutter to be operated seamlessly by both methods through a common engaging device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate structures are provided for manual operation and remote-control operation, then both manual and remote-control functions can be achieved, but the apparatus structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the manual releasing means and remote-controllably releasing means into a single integrated releasing mechanism. Both the magnet lock (manual) and solenoid (remote-control) act on the same engaging means, merging two separate releasing systems into one unified structure that reduces overall apparatus complexity while maintaining both operation modes
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging means serves as a universal component that can be operated by both manual releasing means (magnet lock) and remote-controllably releasing means (solenoid). This single engaging mechanism performs multiple functions by receiving operation forces from different sources, eliminating the need for separate engaging mechanisms for each operation mode
2Device complexity
If a single engaging means is used for both manual and remote-control releasing, then the apparatus structure is simplified, but the reliability of engagement release must be maintained under various conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging means acts as an intermediary mechanism between the two releasing systems (magnet lock and solenoid) and the shutter. It receives operation forces from either manual or remote-control sources and reliably transmits this force to release the shutter engagement, ensuring consistent and reliable operation regardless of the activation method
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging means is pre-configured with a specific structure that allows it to be reliably operated by both types of releasing mechanisms. The first portion and second portion are designed in advance to receive forces from magnet lock and solenoid respectively, ensuring that the engagement release function works reliably under both manual and remote-control conditions
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This integration simplifies the apparatus structure, enhances operational efficiency, and ensures smooth and positive release of the shutter engagement, preventing movement due to external impacts or vibrations, while allowing efficient key hole closure.
Implementation Method 1
The remote-controllably releasing means may include a solenoid which can be energized by remote control to drive a plunger
Implementation Method 2
a magnet lock lockable by holding the shutter at the closing position to thereby close the key hole
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AI summary
A cylinder lock protection apparatus comprises: a housing 1; a shutter 2 movable between a closing position and an opening position within the housing 1; a torsion spring 3 for normally urging the shutter 2 toward the opening position; an engaging device 4 capable of engaging the shutter 2 existing at the closing position; and, a releasing device capable of releasing engagement made by the engaging device 4. The releasing device includes a magnet lock 5 for manually releasing the engagement made by the engaging device 4 and a solenoid 6, when driven by remote control, for releasing the engagement made by the engaging device 4, while the magnet lock 5 and solenoid 6 respectively can operate the engaging device 4 to thereby operate the shutter 2.