Pet Kennel Door Assembly With Segmented Bolt Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pet kennels are susceptible to failure at doors and seams, and do not maximize interior space for pets.
Innovation Solution
A pet kennel design featuring a body with a door assembly that includes a door lock with a handle and rotating part, causing a bolt to translate laterally for unlocking, and a frame with a strike plate and locking apertures for enhanced security and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional door designs are used, then the kennel structure is simple, but the door is susceptible to failure when pushed or pulled
Solution Approach 1:
The door assembly is segmented into multiple components including a door body, a frame, a strike plate with locking apertures, and a door lock mechanism with separate bolts. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while distributing the mechanical loads, preventing failure at any single point and improving overall reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The door lock mechanism merges multiple locking functions into a single integrated assembly that includes both the locking mechanism and the strike plate with locking apertures. This combined design ensures that the door and frame work together as a unified locking system, preventing door failure while maintaining structural integrity.
2Reliability
If conventional seam attachment designs are used, then the kennel is easy to construct, but the seams are susceptible to failure
Solution Approach 1:
The strike plate with locking apertures is pre-attached to the frame before the door is installed. This preliminary action ensures that the locking mechanism is properly positioned and secured, creating a reliable seam that is less likely to fail during kennel construction and assembly.
3Reliability
If the door lock uses a simple mechanism, then the device complexity is low, but the door can still fail under pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The door lock mechanism is segmented into multiple bolts that can independently engage with the strike plate locking apertures. This segmentation allows the locking system to distribute forces across multiple points, preventing door failure under pressure while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
4Volume of moving object
If the kennel interior space is maximized, then the pet comfort is improved, but the structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The frame and door assembly are designed with localized reinforcement at critical stress points such as the strike plate and locking apertures. This local quality enhancement allows the kennel to maximize interior space while maintaining structural integrity at the door and seam locations where forces are applied.
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AI summary
A pet kennel and method of construction is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the pet kennel includes a body and a door assembly. The body has an interior space sized and shaped for a pet. The body also includes a door aperture sized and shaped for entry or exit of the pet into or out of the interior space. The door assembly is attached to the body at the door aperture. The door assembly includes a door having a door lock. The door lock is configured to lock and unlock the door from the body. The door lock includes a handle, a rotating part, and at least one bolt. The handle is configured to cause a rotation of the rotating part that causes the at least one bolt to translate laterally and unlock the door assembly.