Friction Locking Mechanism With Push-Release Unlocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking apparatuses face challenges in preventing relative movement between different members while maintaining a flexible locking state that can be easily released, often requiring complex structures and additional components.
Innovation Solution
A locking apparatus comprising a first body part, a second body part, a locking unit that generates friction by contacting both parts, and an unlocking unit that pushes the locking unit to increase the interval between them, allowing for selective release of the locking state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a connection member is coupled to each member to fix the location, then the relative movement between members is prevented, but the structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit integrates multiple locking positions and functions into a single component that can simultaneously contact both the first and second body parts. This merging eliminates the need for separate locking parts and coupling structures at different locations, thereby preventing relative movement while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking unit is designed as a multi-functional component that can operate at multiple locking positions along the movement path of the second body part. It provides both locking and unlocking functions through a single mechanism, reducing the overall device complexity while ensuring reliable prevention of relative movement between members.
2Reliability
If multiple locking parts and coupling structures are used, then the locking performance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit combines multiple locking functions and positions into one integrated component. Instead of using separate locking parts and coupling structures at different locations, the single locking unit can contact both body parts simultaneously and provide locking at multiple positions along the movement path, thereby reducing the number of components while maintaining reliable locking performance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed locking position is used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to prevent movement at any position is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit is designed to be movable along the movement path of the second body part, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position. This enables the locking mechanism to prevent relative movement at any position within a certain section rather than being fixed at a single location, providing adaptability while maintaining structural simplicity through the use of a single movable component.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively prevents relative movement between members through frictional force and allows for easy release of the locking state, enhancing locking performance and reducing complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a locking unit capable of moving within an interval between the first body part and the second body part and simultaneously contacting the first body part and the second body part
Implementation Method 2
an elastic member connected to the first body part, having elastic resilience, and pushing the contact part in a direction in which the interval between the first body part and the second body part decreases
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a locking apparatus, and more particularly, to a locking apparatus with improved locking performance as a locking unit is stuck between different members capable of moving relative to each other and in which locking is released as an unlocking unit pushes the locking unit.