Lock Rotatable Auxiliary Positioning Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional locks are cumbersome and time-consuming to connect, as they lack a mechanism for easy alignment of locking assemblies in a rotatable direction, often resulting in damage during the connection process.
Innovation Solution
A lock with a rotatable auxiliary positioning structure featuring a guide seat and guiding extensions that facilitate alignment and connection of locking assemblies by guiding them to a defined position, allowing for easy and precise alignment and connection without manual handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional locks connect two locking assemblies without auxiliary positioning structures, then the connection process is simple in structure, but the alignment of locking assemblies in rotatable direction is difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The guide seat and guiding extensions are pre-installed on the locking assemblies to establish predetermined alignment paths before the actual connection operation. This preliminary positioning structure guides the locking assemblies into correct alignment during installation, eliminating the need for repeated manual adjustment and screw tightening attempts.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide seat acts as an intermediary component between the two locking assemblies, providing a physical interface that enables precise alignment. The guiding extensions protrude from the guide seat to interact with corresponding features on the other locking assembly, mediating the alignment process in the rotatable direction without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
2Reliability
If conventional locks allow free movement of locking assemblies in rotatable direction, then the locking assemblies are flexible to position, but they are damaged easily during repeated connection attempts
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary positioning structure establishes correct alignment before the connection operation begins, preventing misalignment damage. The guide seat and guiding extensions ensure that locking assemblies are properly positioned before any fastening occurs, eliminating the need for repeated connection attempts that cause damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide seat provides a protective interface that cushions and guides the locking assemblies during the connection process. By establishing predetermined alignment paths through the guiding extensions, the structure prevents direct impact and misalignment forces that would otherwise damage the locking assemblies during installation.
3Productivity
If conventional locks require repeated connection attempts to align locking assemblies, then the locking assemblies can be positioned flexibly, but the connection process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The guide seat and guiding extensions are pre-installed to establish alignment paths before connection. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for repeated adjustment and screw tightening attempts, allowing the locking assemblies to be quickly aligned and secured in a single operation, significantly improving installation efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide seat serves as an intermediary that facilitates quick alignment between locking assemblies. The guiding extensions provide physical guidance that automatically positions the assemblies correctly during installation, eliminating the time-consuming trial-and-error process while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A lock having a rotatable auxiliary positioning structure is adapted to connect with a latch element which includes a drive orifice, and the lock contains: a first locking assembly and a second locking assembly. The first locking assembly includes a transmission unit and a guide seat, the guide seat has at least one guiding extension. The second locking assembly includes a driving element, and a connecting position is defined between the first locking assembly and the second locking assembly in a rotatable direction. At least one of the transmission unit and the driving element is rotatably received in and drives the drive orifice of the latch element, the at least one guiding extension is configured to be connected with the latch element and to guide the first locking assembly to be positioned on the connecting position along the rotatable direction opposite to the latch element.