Locking Device with Shared Fixing Space for Flexible Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing delivery box systems have fixed storage spaces, making it difficult to store goods that exceed the size of the available space.
Innovation Solution
A locking device with multiple locking sections and a shared fixing space that can be controlled via a mobile terminal, allowing flexible temporary storage of multiple goods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a delivery box with a fixed-size storage space is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot store goods that exceed the size of the storage space
Solution Approach 1:
The storage space is divided into multiple independent locking sections, each capable of being locked or unlocked independently. This segmentation allows the storage system to accommodate goods of varying sizes by selectively locking only the necessary sections, thereby improving adaptability without requiring a completely new structure for each goods size.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking sections are designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing users to lock individual sections based on the size and quantity of goods being stored. This dynamic configuration enables the same storage device to adapt to different storage needs, transforming a static fixed-size box into a flexible multi-size storage solution.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple locking sections are introduced to store goods of varying sizes, then storage flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates wireless communication functionality that allows users to remotely lock and unlock sections through a mobile terminal. This self-service capability eliminates the need for manual intervention in complex locking operations, making the multi-section locking system as easy to operate as a single-section lock while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical locking operations with wireless electronic control. Users can lock or unlock sections by sending commands via mobile terminal, substituting complex manual mechanical operations with simple electronic control, thereby maintaining ease of operation despite the increased number of locking sections.
3Productivity
If a shared fixing space for multiple goods is implemented, then storage efficiency is improved, but the control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is designed with universal functionality to manage multiple locking sections through a single integrated controller. This multi-functional control unit can independently manage each locking section while providing a unified interface for users, thereby improving storage efficiency without proportionally increasing control system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary between the user and the locking device control system. It simplifies the interaction by providing a user-friendly interface that abstracts the underlying complexity of controlling multiple locking sections, allowing users to easily manage storage without directly interfacing with the complex control system.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a locking device including: a plurality of locking sections for fixing goods; a control section configured to control locking and unlocking of the locking sections; and a fixing space shared for a plurality of the goods that can be fixed to the plurality of locking sections.