Folding Lock Pick Set With Integrated Tension Wrench Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lock pick sets have awkward storage mechanisms for tension wrenches, making them inefficient and cumbersome to use.
Innovation Solution
A folding lock pick set with a pivotally mounted lock bar and L-shaped tension wrench, where the tension wrench is stored inside the locking bar and released by depressing the locking bar, allowing it to slide out for use, and automatically locks back into the housing when not in use, with a spring mechanism for biasing the lock bar.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the tension wrench is stored inside the locking bar, then the storage efficiency and compactness are improved, but the accessibility and ease of retrieval deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The locking bar is designed to be movable between a locked position (where the tension wrench is securely stored) and an unlocked position (where the tension wrench can be easily retrieved). This dynamic mechanism allows the same structure to provide both secure storage and easy access, resolving the contradiction between compactness and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bar is divided into functional segments: a storage compartment for the tension wrench, a pawl mechanism for locking, and a release mechanism for unlocking. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently, enabling secure storage when needed and easy retrieval when needed.
2Reliability
If the lock bar is designed with a pawl mechanism for secure locking, then the reliability of tool retention is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pawl mechanism is designed to automatically engage and disengage based on the position of the locking bar. When the bar is in the locked position, the pawl automatically engages with the notch to secure the tool. When the bar is moved to the unlocked position, the pawl automatically disengages. This self-service mechanism provides reliable locking without requiring complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The pawl acts as an intermediary element between the locking bar and the tool being stored. It provides a simple mechanical interface that translates the position of the locking bar into secure retention or easy retrieval, adding minimal complexity while ensuring reliable operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the tension wrench is held securely inside the housing, then the stability of storage is improved, but the ease of deployment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system transitions from a static locked state (providing stability) to a dynamic unlocked state (providing ease of deployment). The locking bar can be moved between these states, allowing the system to adapt its characteristics based on whether storage or deployment is the current need.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bar is pre-positioned in a locked state to maintain stable storage. When deployment is needed, the user simply moves the locking bar to the unlocked position, and the tension wrench is already positioned for easy retrieval. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for complex deployment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides efficient storage and easy access to the tension wrench, ensuring secure retention and easy deployment, enhancing user convenience and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The mechanism coupled to the lock bar for biasing the lock bar back to its locked position once released may be a spring located between the distal end of the lock bar and a center stop on the interior of the housing
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a folding lock pick set having a set of lock picks pivotally mounted in the housing at their proximal ends, a locking bar pivotally mounted at its proximal end which is adjacent to the pivotally mounted proximal ends of the lock picks. An L-shaped tension wrench is stored inside the locking bar. The tension wrench is released by the depressing locking bar so that the back end of the shorter section of the tension wrench lowers past the fame of the housing and this allows for the tension wrench to slide out the distal end of the housing. When the locking mechanism/bar is not depressed the tension wrench sits securely inside the housing. The proximal end of the locking bar includes a pawl which engages two (2) cut-outs in the proximal ends of the lock picks, one cut-out being engaged by the pawl when the picks are stored in the housing to prevent them rotating out of the housing, and the other being engaged by the pawl when a given lock pick is rotated out of the housing to prevent it from rotating while the lock operation is ongoing.