Dual-Layer Disc Tumbler Lock Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional disc tumbler locks have a single-layer code structure that is simple and lacks high security, making them easily unlockable.

Innovation Solution

A dual-layer disc tumbler lock assembly with inner and outer locking discs arranged in pairs, utilizing a key with semi-circular surface bittings to align and rotate the discs without springs, enhancing security through a double-layer angular code.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single-layer code structure is used, then the structure is simple, but the security is not high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidsecurity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a single-layer code structure to a dual-layer code structure by adding inner locking discs inside outer locking discs. This dimensional expansion creates multiple coding layers that work together, significantly increasing security while maintaining structural simplicity through the nested arrangement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The inner locking discs are nested within the outer locking discs, with each inner disc positioned in the inner locking disc room of a corresponding outer disc. This nesting arrangement allows multiple coding layers to be integrated in a compact structure, improving security without substantially increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Device complexity

If conventional disc tumbler lock is used, then the structure is simple, but it is easy to be unlocked

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidunauthorized access
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By adding the inner locking discs as an additional dimensional layer within the existing outer locking discs, the patent creates a multi-layer security system. This dimensional expansion makes unauthorized access significantly more difficult while keeping the overall structure relatively simple through the nested configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The lock assembly combines inner locking discs and outer locking discs into a composite security system. The interaction between these two distinct disc layers creates a complex coding mechanism that resists unauthorized access, while the modular composite structure maintains ease of manufacture and installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If dual-layer structure is implemented, then security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The nested arrangement of inner locking discs within outer locking discs allows the dual-layer structure to be compactly integrated. This nesting minimizes the space required and reduces the apparent complexity, while still providing enhanced security through the interaction of multiple coding layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

Both inner and outer locking discs perform similar locking functions but with different coding layers. This multi-functionality allows the system to achieve enhanced security through redundant locking mechanisms that operate in unison, rather than requiring fundamentally different and more complex subsystems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10174521B2Disc tumbler lock assembly
Publication Date: 2019.01.08 XIAMEN MAKE LOCKS MFGR CO LTD
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AI summary

A disc tumbler lock assembly includes a lock cylinder inserted in a lock cylinder chamber of a lock housing, the lock cylinder being formed with a disc cavity and a lug groove; inner locking discs each having a first key hole with a first locking tooth therein, a side of each inner locking disc being formed with a first latch notch and a first lug located in the lug groove; outer locking discs each having an inner locking disc room and a second key hole with a second locking tooth therein, a side of each outer locking disc being formed with a second latch notch and a second lug located in the lug groove; the inner and outer locking discs being arranged in pairs, a corresponding one of the inner locking discs being disposed in the inner locking disc room of a corresponding one of the outer locking discs.