Lever Connector Grip Mechanism for Barrier-Blocked Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Lever-type connectors are difficult to remove from connection positions when placed behind barriers due to limited access, making it challenging for operators to rotate the lever for disengagement.
Innovation Solution
A gripping component is pivotally mounted on the lever, allowing easy gripping and control of the lever even in restricted spaces, featuring a U-shape with gripping flaps and a locking element for secure assembly and disassembly, and is designed to be accessible from the sides or rear, facilitating operation behind barriers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the lever-type connector uses a traditional lever design, then the connection securing mechanism is simple, but the connector becomes difficult to access and operate when placed behind barriers
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping component acts as an intermediary element between the operator's hand and the lever. It is pivotally mounted on the lever and extends outward to provide a convenient gripping surface, allowing operators to easily access and manipulate the lever even when the connector is positioned behind barriers or in hard-to-reach locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The gripping component changes the interaction dimension by extending outward from the lever in a direction accessible to operators. This dimensional extension allows the operator to grip the component from the front or side rather than requiring direct access to the lever mechanism itself, effectively solving the accessibility problem through spatial reconfiguration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lever-type connector is placed behind barriers for spatial arrangement, then the layout is optimized, but the lever becomes unreachable for disengagement
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping component serves as a mediator that bridges the gap between the operator and the lever when the connector is positioned behind barriers. By extending the gripping surface outward, it allows operators to reach and manipulate the lever mechanism without requiring direct access to the lever itself, thus maintaining operational ease while preserving placement flexibility.
3Ease of operation
If the gripping component is added to the lever, then the ease of gripping is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping component is pivotally mounted on the lever rather than being rigidly fixed, allowing it to move dynamically with the lever during connection and disconnection operations. This dynamic mounting reduces the need for additional complex mechanisms while still providing the gripping function, as the pivotal connection automatically follows the lever's motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The gripping component and lever are combined into a single integrated assembly where the gripping component is mounted directly on the lever. This merging reduces the need for separate control mechanisms and simplifies the overall structure, as operating the gripping component directly operates the lever through their mechanical connection.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention refers to a lever-type connector comprising a connector and a lever pivotally mounted on the connector and configured to secure a connection between the connector and a mating connector, wherein the lever-type connector further comprises a gripping component configured to be gripped by an operator. The gripping component is pivotally mounted on an external part of the lever facing the operator, in such a way that a movement of the gripping component automatically induces a movement of the lever.