Door Lock Control Device Assembly with Braking Stabilizer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing manual control devices for door and window locks face challenges in precise assembly due to imprecise control rod insertion, require specialized tools, and limit customization options, often necessitating pre-assembled products that cannot be adapted to customer specifications.

Innovation Solution

A manual control device featuring a control rod, supporting body with a cavity, a manual gripping member with a housing, an adapter element, elastic blocking members, and blocking means to prevent extraction and rotation, allowing for precise assembly and customization without specialized tools, enabling on-site assembly and aesthetic flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If the control rod is manually inserted into the supporting body cavity during assembly, then the assembly process is simple, but the insertion precision is poor causing the control element to project excessively and interfere with the gripping member

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidcontrol rod insertion precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by providing a braking and stabilising member that is pre-configured to engage with the control rod before final assembly. This member includes a braking surface that contacts the control rod to limit its insertion depth, and a stabilising feature that centers the control rod in the cavity. The assembler simply needs to insert the control rod without precise control, as the braking member automatically stops it at the correct position and prevents excessive projection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The braking and stabilising member acts as an intermediary element between the control rod and the supporting body cavity. Instead of requiring direct precise insertion of the control rod into the cavity, the braking member serves as a mediator that automatically controls the insertion depth and positioning. This intermediary component absorbs the precision requirement, allowing simple manual assembly while achieving accurate positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If specialized tools requiring electrical energy are used to assemble components, then the assembly precision can be achieved, but the assembly process becomes complex and requires pre-assembled products

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent assembly precisionVSAvoidassembly process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by designing blocking means that automatically engage without requiring external tools or energy sources. The blocking means include features such as anti-rotation organs with complementary shapes that interlock the supporting body, adapter element, and gripping member housing. These features self-align and self-lock during manual assembly, providing precise component positioning and preventing relative movement without needing specialized assembly tools or electrical energy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the need for specialized electrical assembly tools by removing the dependency on powered fastening devices. Instead of using electric screwdrivers or hydraulic presses, the design uses purely mechanical blocking means that function through simple manual insertion and engagement. The blocking means are integrated into the component structures themselves, eliminating the need for separate assembly tools.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of operation

If the manual control device is provided pre-assembled, then installation is simplified, but customization of finishings to satisfy customer requirements is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidcustomization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the manual control device into separable components: the supporting body, the adapter element, and the gripping member with housing. These segmented components can be individually customized with different finishings, materials, or designs to satisfy customer requirements. The blocking means allow these segments to be easily assembled on-site without requiring the entire device to be pre-assembled, enabling both customization and simple installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by providing pre-configured blocking means within each component that facilitate easy assembly. The blocking means are pre-designed into the component structures, so when components are brought together during installation, they automatically engage through simple alignment and insertion. This preliminary configuration of blocking features enables on-site assembly without requiring complex tools or procedures, making customization practical.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Facilitates rapid, precise assembly of components without specialized tools, allowing for customization and on-site assembly, enhancing aesthetic options and universal applicability.

Implementation Method 1

at least one elastic blocking member of an axial extraction of said supporting body from said control rod

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a braking and stabilising member of the inserting position of the control rod in said cavity of said supporting body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP3596288B1Manual control device of the opening and closing of the lock of a door or window
Publication Date: 2021.04.28 LECLERCQ PASCAL
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AI summary

The manual control device (1) of the opening and closing of the lock of a door or window comprises: - a control rod (2); - a supporting body (6) having a cavity (7) in which the control rod (2) is arranged; - a manual gripping member (8) having a housing (9); - an adapter element (1 1) for interconnection between the manual gripping member (8) and the supporting body (6), the adapter element (1 1) being arranged in said housing (9) provided in said gripping member (8) and in turn having a housing (12) in which the supporting body (6) is arranged; - at least one elastic blocking element (10) of an axial extraction of said supporting body (6) from the control rod (2); - blocking means between the adapter element (1 1) and the supporting body (6); - blocking means between the adapter element (1 1) and the manual gripping member (8); - a supporting plate (13) of the supporting body (6) fixable to the door or window and provided with a hole (14) in which an end (21) of the supporting body (6) is rotatably engaged, which extends outside the adapter element (1 1); - a braking and stabilising member (15) of the inserting position of the control rod (2) in the cavity (7) of the supporting body (6).