Electromechanical Lock Cam Actuation for Reduced Mechanical Wear
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromechanical locks have complicated structures with mechanical components that are prone to wear and require a simpler, more reliable actuating device.
Innovation Solution
An electromechanical lock system with a motor-driven cam mechanism that rotates a locking bolt between locked and unlocked positions, utilizing a slider to engage the motor cam and move away from the locking bolt when actuated, simplifying the actuating process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mechanical components are used in electromechanical locks, then the lock can achieve reliable locking function, but the structure becomes complicated and mechanical wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate mechanical components from the actuating device. The motor directly drives the locking bolt through a simplified transmission mechanism, removing complex gear trains and intermediate linkages that caused wear and structural complexity while maintaining reliable locking function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical actuating mechanisms with a more streamlined motor-driven system. The motor directly actuates the locking bolt through minimal mechanical transmission, substituting the old complicated mechanical system with a simpler electromechanical integration that reduces wear points.
2Reliability
If traditional mechanical components are used in electromechanical locks, then the lock can achieve reliable locking function, but mechanical wear increases with repeated use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes unnecessary intermediate mechanical components that were prone to wear. By extracting these wear-prone elements and implementing a direct motor-to-bolt actuation system, the design extends the service life of moving parts while preserving the reliability of the locking function through fewer failure points.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the old wear-prone mechanical system with a simplified electromechanical actuation system. The motor directly drives the locking bolt with minimal mechanical intervention, replacing the complex mechanical transmission that caused wear over time, thereby extending component service life.
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
Provides a more reliable and durable locking mechanism with reduced mechanical wear, enhancing the security and longevity of the lock system.
Implementation Method 1
a motor operable to actuate a motor cam
Implementation Method 2
motor-driven cam for rotating a locking bolt between locked and unlocked positions
Data Source
AI summary
A lock system is configured to secure a container, and is mounted in a door between inner and outer walls. An electromechanical lock device is received in the door, where the electromechanical lock device includes a housing, a locking bolt arranged in the housing and movable between locked and unlocked positions, a motor operable to actuate a motor cam to move between blocked and unblocked positions, and a slider that engages the motor cam and the locking bolt, where the slider engages the motor cam in the blocked position and moves away from the locking bolt in the unblocked position so that the locking bolt is unlocked, allowing the door to open for accessing the inside of the secure container.