Rotary Closure Element for Partition Wall Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking and locking units for sliding and pivoting doors and walls movably attached to a running rail via rollers are cumbersome and prone to instability due to complex screw operations, making it difficult for users to easily change the locking state, especially in high partition wall systems where not everyone can reach the locking mechanism without assistance.
Innovation Solution
A simplified locking and locking unit with a rotatably mounted closure element that can assume three positions by a single rotary movement, allowing for easy adjustment between 'slide blocked and free to rotate', 'slide and blocked to rotate', and 'free to slide and blocked to rotate' states, using a single locking mechanism instead of two screws, thereby reducing operational complexity and preventing incorrect locking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a locking and locking unit with two screws is used to secure sliding and pivoting doors/walls, then the door can be locked in multiple positions (slide blocked/free to rotate, slide and blocked to rotate, free to slide and blocked to rotate), but the operational complexity increases and the risk of thread deformation and incorrect locking increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate screw operations into a single rotary closure element that performs both locking functions simultaneously. The closure element integrates the functionality of two independent screws into one unified component, reducing operational steps while maintaining the ability to achieve multiple locking states (slide blocked/free to rotate, slide and blocked to rotate, free to slide and blocked to rotate).
Solution Approach 2:
The closure element is designed as a multi-functional component that can perform multiple locking operations through a single rotary movement. It universally handles both the locking of the upper part and the lower part to the middle part, replacing the need for two separate screw mechanisms and providing versatile positioning capabilities in one action.
2Reliability
If a locking and locking unit with two screws is used, then comprehensive locking control is achieved, but the device complexity and risk of operational errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate screw mechanisms into a single closure element with integrated locking functionality. This consolidation reduces device complexity by eliminating redundant components and operational steps while maintaining comprehensive locking control through the unified rotary mechanism that secures both upper and lower parts to the middle part.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential locking function from two separate screw operations and consolidates it into one closure element. By removing the redundant screw mechanisms and keeping only the necessary locking capability in a simplified form, the device complexity is reduced while reliability is maintained through the single integrated locking action.
3Stability of the object's composition
If high partition wall systems are used with locking mechanisms at upper positions, then comprehensive coverage and stability are achieved, but accessibility for all users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The closure element acts as an intermediary mechanism that bridges the gap between the upper locking position and user accessibility. By designing a rotary closure element that can be operated from a more accessible position while still achieving secure locking at the upper connection points, it mediates between the structural requirement for upper-positioned locks and the ergonomic requirement for user accessibility.
4Ease of operation
If a single rotary closure element is used instead of two screws, then ease of operation and reduction of operational errors are improved, but the adaptability to achieve multiple locking states must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The closure element is designed as a universal component that maintains multiple locking state capabilities despite its simplified single-element structure. Through its rotary movement mechanism, it can achieve all three locking states (slide blocked/free to rotate, slide and blocked to rotate, free to slide and blocked to rotate), making it as versatile as the two-screw system while being much easier to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functionality of two separate screw operations into one rotary closure element that maintains all necessary locking adaptability. The single element is designed to perform multiple locking functions simultaneously, preserving the ability to achieve various locking states while simplifying the operation to a single rotary action instead of two separate screwing operations.
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AI summary
The unit (1) has upper portion (2) which is fastened to rail. A middle portion (3) is attached to movable carriage portion of respective door or wall. A lower portion (4) is attached to respective door or wall. A locking portion (5) is adjusted to permit adjusting and locking unit to lock in middle portion at upper portion, but not lock on lower portion, in position (I), and to lock in middle portion at upper portion and lower portion, in second position, and to lock in middle portion at lower portion, but not lock on upper portion, in third position. An independent claim is included for a partition wall system.