Decompression Lock Bolt With Integrated Clamp Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decompression locks require additional separate components for connecting bolt elements, increasing manufacturing and assembly efforts, and are prone to loss or difficult assembly due to these components.
Innovation Solution
Structurally integrating the clamp into one bolt element, with a retaining finger engaging a groove on the second bolt element, allows for a space-saving design that simplifies assembly and eliminates the need for separate components, using the same material for uniform load-bearing and flexibility properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional separate components are used for connecting bolt elements, then the connection reliability is improved, but the manufacturing effort and assembly effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp element is integrated into the first bolt element as a single piece structure. The clamp element forms an integral part of the first bolt element, eliminating the need for separate connecting components while maintaining the connection function between the two bolt elements
2Reliability
If additional separate components are used for connecting bolt elements, then the connection reliability is improved, but the assembly effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp element is integrated into the first bolt element as a single piece structure, reducing the number of components that need to be handled and assembled. This eliminates the risk of losing separate small components and simplifies the assembly process
3Reliability
If a large cavity is provided for the spring, then the spring can be properly inserted, but the first bolt element becomes space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp element utilizes the radial dimension by extending retaining fingers radially outward from the bolt shaft to engage with grooves on the second bolt element. This radial engagement provides secure connection without requiring a large axial cavity
4Reliability
If separate components are used for connecting bolt elements, then the connection function is achieved, but the components may be lost or cannot be easily gripped
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp element is formed as an integral part of the first bolt element, eliminating the issue of losing separate small components. The retaining fingers with enlarged portions provide easy gripping surfaces that are part of the main bolt assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining fingers with enlarged portions serve as self-gripping features that facilitate tool engagement and assembly without requiring separate handling tools or procedures
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
This design reduces manufacturing and assembly efforts while ensuring a secure, space-efficient connection between bolt elements, avoiding the issues of lost or hard-to-grip components, and maintaining the decompression lock's functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a spring element (16) for connecting the two bolt elements (12, 36) to one another
Implementation Method 2
the clamp element is elastically deformable
Data Source
AI summary
A decompression lock (10) having a bolt comprises at least two separately formed bolt elements (12, 36), wherein a first bolt element (12) comprises a bolt head (14) and a second bolt element (36) comprises a connecting means, the bolt elements (12, 36) are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner such that they can be detached from one another, and a clamp element (16) is provided, which enables the detachable connection. The clamp element (16) is connected securely and non-detachably to one of the bolt elements (12, 36), in particular to the first bolt element (12) and is detachably connected to the other bolt element (12, 36).