Door Lock Housing Protrusion for Stability and Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking arrangements face challenges in achieving stability and easy installation of slide rails due to the large space requirements, which complicates the integration and maintenance of additional elements within the housing.
Innovation Solution
The housing incorporates an additional element that protrudes into the locking arrangement, providing stability and allowing for the indirect coverage of the slide rail, enabling the connection of further elements without impairing the sliding mechanism and allowing for easy assembly and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the housing is designed to cover the slide rail, then the stability of the housing is improved, but the space required for the slide rail makes it difficult to provide sufficient stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a third dimension by adding a protruding element that extends into the interior space of the locking arrangement. This dimensional addition allows the housing to achieve stability without increasing the overall footprint, as the protruding element utilizes previously unused internal volume to provide structural support and mounting surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The protruding element is nested within the housing structure, extending into the interior space rather than adding external bulk. This nested configuration allows the housing to maintain its compact form while incorporating additional stabilizing features that would otherwise require separate components or increased overall dimensions.
2Reliability
If the housing covers the slide rail, then protection is improved, but integration and maintenance of additional elements within the housing becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The protruding element serves as an intermediary structure between the housing and additional elements. It provides dedicated mounting surfaces and attachment points that simplify the integration of further components, acting as a mediator that reduces the complexity of connecting multiple elements within the confined housing space.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is segmented into functional zones by the protruding element, which creates distinct mounting areas and spatial divisions. This segmentation allows additional elements to be independently positioned and maintained without interfering with the slide rail or other components, reducing overall system complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If additional components are added to increase stability, then housing stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the stabilizing function with the existing housing structure by incorporating the protruding element as an integrated feature rather than a separate component. This consolidation achieves enhanced stability without increasing the number of discrete parts, as the protruding element becomes an inherent part of the housing assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The protruding element performs multiple functions: it provides structural stability, creates mounting surfaces for additional elements, and defines spatial zones within the housing. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components dedicated to each function, reducing overall device complexity while achieving multiple objectives.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a locking arrangement (1) for a door, comprising a slide rail (5) for receiving a sliding element (9), wherein the sliding element (9) can be connected to the door, a housing (8) for the slide rail (5), according to the invention it is provided that the housing (8) has at least one additional element (83) projecting into the interior of the locking arrangement (1).