Lock Driver System with Adapter for Key Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional locks with insertable and removable lock cores require a large supply of spare parts and are labor-intensive to replace, especially when keys are lost or duties change, due to numerous tumbler configurations and corresponding keys.
Innovation Solution
A lock driver system with a lock cylinder body, actuation attachment portion, and adapter structure that fits within existing lock structures, featuring a master tumbler and biasing mechanism to facilitate easy installation and removal, allowing for electronic locking and unlocking without the need for extensive key management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional locks with multiple tumbler configurations and corresponding keys are used, then security and locking functionality are maintained, but the quantity of spare parts required increases and the complexity of key management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lock core is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple tumbler configurations through a single standardized body. The adapter structure allows different tumbler types to be installed in the same lock core housing, enabling one lock core to serve multiple security configurations without requiring separate spare parts for each tumbler type.
Solution Approach 2:
The lock system is divided into separable components: a standardized lock core body and interchangeable adapter structures. This segmentation allows the adapter (which contains the specific tumbler configuration) to be replaced independently from the main lock core body, reducing the need for complete lock core replacements and minimizing spare parts inventory requirements.
2Reliability
If conventional locks with numerous tumbler configurations are used, then security requirements are met, but the time and labor required for lock replacement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lock core body is pre-configured with a standardized interface and mounting structure that anticipates future tumbler or adapter changes. This preliminary design allows adapters to be quickly swapped without requiring complex disassembly or realignment procedures, significantly reducing replacement time while maintaining security through the pre-engineered interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The lock system incorporates a dynamic adapter structure that can be quickly installed and removed from the lock core body. This dynamic design allows for rapid reconfiguration of tumbler settings or complete adapter replacement without permanent installation, enabling fast lock changes while preserving security through the standardized engagement mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional locks require removal and replacement of entire lock cores, then security configuration changes are achieved, but the labor intensity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lock system is segmented into a permanent lock core body and removable adapter components. This allows configuration changes to be achieved by replacing only the adapter portion rather than the entire lock core, significantly reducing installation labor and cost while maintaining full adaptability for different security requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter structure serves as an intermediary component between the standardized lock core body and the specific tumbler configuration. This mediator allows configuration changes without modifying the main lock core, enabling easy adaptation to different security needs while reducing manufacturing and installation complexity through the intermediate adapter layer.
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AI summary
A lock driver for a lock, including a lock cylinder body, an actuation attachment portion and an adapter structure. The lock cylinder body has a front end, a back end opposite the front end and an outer surface. The lock cylinder is positionable and rotatable within a bushing. The actuation attachment portion extends from the front end of the lock cylinder body. The actuation attachment portion includes an attachment interface that is structurally configured for coupling to a user maniuplatable structure. The adapter structure is associated with the back end of the lock cylinder body. The adapter structure is structurally configured to interface with an existing lock structure.