Prefabricated Component Connection Lock for Seamless Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing connecting structures for prefabricated components require an operation space for seamless connection, leading to cumbersome and complex assembly processes, which lowers construction efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A connection lock system comprising an auxiliary part and a main part with a lock pin structure and transmission mechanisms that allow for anchoring fit connections without the need for an operation space, enabling rapid and convenient assembly by telescopic adjustment and locking of the lock pin and locking structures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an existing connecting structure is used to allow relative movement for margin adjustment, then the adaptability of the connection is improved, but the assembly process becomes cumbersome and complex, and construction efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemargin adjustment capabilityVSAvoidconstruction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection lock is pre-installed on the auxiliary component before assembly, with the locking structure and transmission mechanism already in place. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site adjustments and operations, allowing for rapid and straightforward assembly while maintaining adaptability through the pre-configured telescopic adjustment mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The operation space requirement is extracted and eliminated from the assembly process. The connection lock's compact design and pre-installed locking mechanism remove the need for reserved operation spaces that were previously necessary for margin adjustment, simplifying the assembly process and improving construction efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If an existing connecting structure is used with movable insertion rod and screw joint, then the ease of operation for margin adjustment is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple moving parts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemargin adjustment operationVSAvoidnumber of moving parts
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking structure, transmission mechanism, and margin adjustment function are merged into a single integrated connection lock assembly. This consolidation reduces the number of separate moving parts while maintaining ease of operation through the unified telescopic adjustment mechanism that operates the locking structure directly

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection lock's transmission mechanism is designed to automatically translate the telescopic movement of the locking structure into the necessary margin adjustments. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for complex manual operations on multiple separate parts, simplifying the ease of operation while reducing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If a connection lock with locking structure is used to achieve seamless connection, then the manufacturing precision of the connection is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional locking mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection seamlessnessVSAvoidlocking mechanism structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking structure is nested within the connection lock body, with the transmission mechanism integrated inside the locking structure. This nested arrangement achieves seamless connection through the compact locking mechanism while minimizing the overall device complexity by eliminating the need for external or separate locking components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS12258989B2Connection lock for prefabricated components
Publication Date: 2025.03.25 GUANGZHOU METRO DESIGN & RES INST CO LTD
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AI summary

A connection lock for prefabricated components includes an auxiliary part and a main part which are each provided with a fixing structure for connecting with a prefabricated component in an anchoring fit manner. The auxiliary part includes an auxiliary part body, an auxiliary part transmission structure, and a lock pin structure which is movably mounted to the auxiliary part body. The auxiliary part transmission structure is in transmission fit with the lock pin structure. The main part includes a main part body, a main part transmission structure, and a locking structure. An inserting channel fitted with the lock pin structure is formed in the main part body. The locking structure is adjustably mounted in the main part body. The main part transmission structure is in transmission fit with the locking structure. It is rapid and convenient to operate, and the construction efficiency is higher than traditional construction methods.