Door Window Closure Kit Segmentation Interchangeability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The dimensional incompatibility between mechanical catch locks and magnetic induction closure devices in doors and windows makes it difficult to convert between these systems, often requiring replacement of panels and laborious milling, limiting their interchangeability and simplification in production and conversion.
Innovation Solution
A kit and method that includes a magnetic induction closure device with a catch and armature, and a mechanical catch lock with interchangeable components, allowing insertion into standardized housing holes and interfaces, enabling easy conversion between systems while maintaining aesthetic compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If magnetic induction closure devices are used, then the dimensional size is reduced, but interchangeability with mechanical catch locks is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The closure device is divided into separate modular components: a panel-side component (magnetic induction catch or mechanical latch) and a frame-side component (armature). Each component has standardized connection interfaces that can be independently selected and assembled, allowing interchangeability between magnetic induction and mechanical systems without requiring complete panel replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interfaces are designed to be universal, with the first connection plate and second connection plate serving as standardized mounting interfaces for both magnetic induction and mechanical components. The first connection interface and second connection interface provide universal attachment mechanisms that work with both closure device types, enabling a single door/window frame to accommodate multiple closure system options.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conversion between closure systems is performed, then system flexibility is improved, but laborious milling and panel replacement are required
Solution Approach 1:
Standardized housing holes and connection interfaces are pre-designed and pre-positioned in the door and window frames during initial manufacturing. This preliminary preparation of standardized mounting locations enables rapid conversion between closure systems by simply replacing the closure device components themselves, without requiring additional milling or modification work during conversion.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interfaces are designed with standardized dimensional parameters that accommodate both magnetic induction and mechanical closure components. By maintaining consistent interface geometries and mounting hole positions, the system allows parameter-based compatibility across different closure device types, simplifying conversion to a matter of component substitution rather than structural modification.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standardized connection interfaces are used, then interchangeability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into discrete, independently manufacturable components with standardized interfaces. Each component (connection plates, armatures, closure devices) can be manufactured to standard tolerances and then assembled, distributing the precision requirements across multiple simpler manufacturing operations rather than requiring high precision in a single complex assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interfaces use homogeneous design standards across all components, with consistent geometries, material specifications, and tolerance ranges. This homogeneity allows for standardized manufacturing processes and quality control, making it easier to maintain precision requirements while achieving interchangeability across different closure device types.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless interchangeability between magnetic induction and mechanical catch lock systems during production and modification, simplifying the process and maintaining aesthetic consistency, thus overcoming the challenges of dimensional incompatibility.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic induction closure devices that stabilise the closing position of the door or window thanks to the magnetic interaction between a magnetic induction catch and a respective armature
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AI summary
A door or window comprises a frame (1 ) and a panel (2). The panel (2) has a first housing hole (5) formed at a central portion of an edge surface (2a) of the panel itself. The frame (1) has a second housing hole (7) formed at a central portion of an edge surface (1a) of the frame itself. A closure device is also provided, inserted in the first housing hole (5) and in the second housing hole (7) and selectable between a magnetic induction closure device (3) and a mechanical catch lock (10). In the case of the magnetic induction closure device (3), a magnetic induction catch (3a) is inserted in the first housing hole (5) and at least one magnetic induction armature (3b) is inserted in the second housing hole (7). In the case of the mechanical catch lock (10), a lock body (10a) is inserted in the first housing hole (5) and a mechanical armature (10b) is inserted in the first housing hole (5). The first connection plate (4) of the magnetic induction catch (3a) and the second connection plate (11) of the lock body (10a) have a shape and dimensions such as to allow the fixing thereof at the first housing hole (5) of the panel (2) of the door or window. The first connection interface (6) of the magnetic induction armature (3b) and the second connection interface (12) of the mechanical armature (10b) have a shape and dimensions such as to allow the fixing thereof at the second housing hole (7) of the frame (1) of the door or window.