Electronic Lock Connector Clip for Easier Wire Tucking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of electronic locks is hindered by the difficulty in connecting exterior and interior assemblies due to the stiff and long wire assembly that is difficult to bend and tuck within the limited space of the interior assembly recess.
Innovation Solution
A pivoting connector holder clip is integrated into the interior assembly to facilitate easy connection and storage of connectors and wires by allowing the interior connector to pivot between positions, making it easier to plug and fold the connectors into a recess.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wiring harness connects the exterior assembly to the interior assembly, then physical connection between assemblies is achieved, but the wire assembly becomes long and stiff making it difficult to bend and tuck within the recess
Solution Approach 1:
The connector holder clip is designed to pivot between a first position (extending from the recess) and a second position (retracted into the recess). This dynamic movement allows the connector to be accessible during installation then automatically tuck away, solving the contradiction between maintaining reliable connection and enabling easy wire management.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector holder clip is pre-configured to pivot automatically when the interior assembly is mounted to the door. This preliminary action occurs before the installer needs to manually tuck the wires, making the wire management process simpler and reducing installation complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the interior assembly is mounted to the door with the connector accessible, then connection to exterior assembly is facilitated, but the connector and wires occupy excessive space within the limited recess
Solution Approach 1:
The connector holder clip transitions from an extended position (facilitating connection) to a retracted position (saving space) through pivotal movement. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the system to satisfy both requirements at different stages of installation and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector holder clip nests the connector within the recess when in the second position, allowing the connector to be stored compactly within the limited space while still being accessible when needed for connection.
3Ease of operation
If the connector is held in a fixed position extending from the recess, then connection to exterior assembly is easier, but the connector and wires are difficult to tuck and store within the interior assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The connector holder clip is designed with pivotal movement capability, transitioning from a fixed extended position to a retracted position. This dynamic feature simplifies wire management by automatically providing a tucking path without adding complex manual manipulation steps.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic lock assembly includes a latch assembly with a bolt along a first axis and a drive shaft extending along a second axis. The drive shaft selectively rotatable around the second axis to drive the movement of the bolt. A first assembly includes a wiring harness having a first connector extending therefrom. A second assembly is coupled to the drive shaft and includes a second connector configured to receive the first connector. The second assembly includes a housing having a surface configured to face a door when the housing is mounted to the door and a recess is defined within the surface. A connector holder clip is pivotably supporting the second connector and disposed at least partially within the recess. The second connector being movable between at least a first position whereby the second connector is parallel to the second axis and a different second position.