Quick-Change Lock Assembly With Anti-Loosening Bolt Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current locking devices for battery packs in new energy vehicles require significant space, compromising fastening performance and reliability.

Innovation Solution

A quick-change lock assembly comprising a nut assembly with a locking mechanism and a quick-change bolt, featuring anti-loosening teeth and an elastic member, which allows for reduced installation space and high fastening and anti-rotation performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional locking device with separate key and lock components is used, then the locking mechanism is reliable and secure, but the process of changing locks requires replacement of entire lock assemblies, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocking securityVSAvoidlock changing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The locking device is segmented into modular components: a reusable lock body remaining on the door, and interchangeable lock-changing assemblies that can be quickly removed and replaced. This segmentation allows only the necessary portion (lock-changing assembly) to be changed rather than the entire lock system, significantly reducing lock changing time while maintaining security through the persistent lock body.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lock body is designed as a universal base that can accommodate multiple different lock-changing assemblies through a standardized interface. This multi-functionality allows a single lock body to support various key types and locking mechanisms, enabling quick replacement of lock-changing assemblies without replacing the entire lock system, thus reducing time loss while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If traditional lock assemblies are replaced entirely when keys are lost or compromised, then security is maintained, but the cost and complexity of the replacement process increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidreplacement process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the lock system into a permanent lock body and replaceable lock-changing assemblies, the invention simplifies the replacement process. Only the compromised lock-changing assembly needs to be removed and replaced, rather than disassembling and replacing the entire lock mechanism. This reduces both the complexity of the replacement process and the associated costs while maintaining security through the intact lock body.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lock-changing assemblies are pre-configured with different key mechanisms and can be quickly snap-fit onto the lock body. This preliminary preparation of standardized interfaces and pre-assembled units eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly procedures, reducing replacement complexity while ensuring security through properly configured locking mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If a quick-release mechanism is implemented in the locking device, then the ease of operation for lock changing is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelock changing easeVSAvoidlocking mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lock-changing assembly incorporates a dynamic quick-release mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked states through simple user actions. The movable plate and cam mechanism provide automatic engagement and disengagement features, making the lock-changing operation intuitive and easy to perform. While this adds some mechanical components, the design optimizes their arrangement to minimize overall complexity while maximizing ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4389542B1Quick lock-changing assembly and locking device using same
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

The present application provides a quick-change lock assembly, comprising: a shell with a hollow cavity formed therein; a quick-change bolt arranged in the cavity, wherein the quick-change bolt comprises a guide section, a threaded fixing section, a flange portion and a tool matching section, a through hole is formed in the quick-change bolt along the axial direction, first anti-loosening teeth are formed on the guide section, and the first anti-loosening teeth can be locked to limit the rotation of the quick-change bolt; an unlocking mandrel configured to be inserted and retained in the through hole, wherein the length of the unlocking mandrel is greater than the length of the through hole, and when an external tool is inserted into the tool matching section, the external tool can push the unlocking mandrel to move along the through hole and protrude from the guide section to remove the locking of the first anti-loosening teeth; and a bolt fixing ring fixed to the shell and configured to stop the flange portion.