Lock Packing Assembly Separation Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lock packing assemblies require excessive materials and processes for multiple lock accommodation, leading to improper positioning and potential damage during transportation due to lack of effective separation and buffering.
Innovation Solution
A rectangular board with multiple holes and bent panels forming separation plates to securely position and separate locks, reducing manufacturing costs and preventing lock collision during transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple bent sheets are used to accommodate multiple locks, then the capacity to hold multiple locks is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and material usage increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The packing assembly is divided into multiple independent compartments within a single base sheet, allowing multiple locks to be accommodated separately. The base sheet is segmented into first, second, third and fourth compartments through folding and bending, each capable of holding a lock independently.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements (multiple compartments for different locks, separation structures, and buffering structures) are merged into a single integrated base sheet. This combines the functions of multiple separate sheets into one unified structure, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining the ability to accommodate multiple locks.
2Ease of manufacture
If locks are placed in a box without proper separation, then the packing process is simplified, but the locks collide during transportation causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The base sheet is folded to create multiple separate compartments that physically divide and isolate each lock from others during transportation. This segmentation prevents collision between locks while maintaining a simple integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Buffering structures are pre-formed as integral parts of the base sheet through bending and folding. These buffering structures are positioned between compartments and provide protective cushioning before any collision can occur during transportation.
3Ease of manufacture
If locks are positioned without proper securing structures, then the assembly process is simpler, but the locks are not properly positioned and may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The base sheet is pre-formed with specific folding patterns, bending lines, and compartment structures that automatically position locks correctly when placed in the assembly. The preliminary structuring of the base sheet ensures precise positioning without requiring additional assembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated base sheet with its pre-formed compartments and buffering structures provides self-positioning and self-protection functions. When locks are placed in the compartments, they are automatically positioned and protected by the structure itself, without requiring external securing mechanisms.
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AI summary
A separation structure for a lock packing assembly includes a rectangular board with multiple holes which accommodate the handle of a lock, and the mounting plate of the lock contacts the board. The board includes a panel extending from each of four sides thereof, and the panels each have a first bending line and a second bending line. Each of the panels is bent along the first bending line and toward the board. Each of the panels is bent along the second bending line to form a separation plate which is perpendicular to the board and located between the holes. The locks are installed through the holes and separated by the separation plates such that the locks do not hit each other. The lock packing assembly includes low cost and can protect the locks.