Universal Fastening Lock With Removable Cylinder Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking solutions are limited in versatility and applicability, failing to provide universal security for diverse applications beyond specific uses like car wheel locking, and often require technical expertise for installation.
Innovation Solution
A universal fastening lock with a shaft and crown mechanism, adaptable to both bolt and lug nut systems, featuring a cylinder lock and retention rings to secure articles using a unique mechanical key, ensuring user-friendly installation and preventing unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing locking solutions are designed for specific purposes (e.g., car wheel locking), then they provide reliable security for that specific application, but they lack versatility and cannot be applied to other types of fastening systems
Solution Approach 1:
The lock housing is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate different types of fastening systems (bolt, lug nut, stud). The retention ring mechanism can securely hold various shaft configurations, allowing the same lock housing and cylinder lock assembly to function across multiple application types while maintaining security reliability through consistent locking mechanics
2Ease of operation
If specialized locking devices are designed for specific applications, then they provide application-optimized security, but they require technical expertise for proper installation and selection
Solution Approach 1:
The lock housing incorporates a universal retention ring mechanism that can accommodate different shaft types (bolt, lug nut, stud) without requiring different lock models. This allows users to install the same locking device across various applications simply by changing the shaft component, eliminating the need for technical expertise to select and install different specialized devices
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal locking system is designed to accommodate multiple fastening types, then it provides versatility across applications, but it may increase device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The locking system is divided into modular components: a universal lock housing that remains constant, and interchangeable shaft components designed for different fastening types (bolt shaft, lug nut shaft, stud shaft). This segmentation allows the complex adaptability to be isolated to simple, swapable shaft components rather than complicating the entire lock structure
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AI summary
Universal fastening lock comprises fastening element having crown and shaft with threaded inner or outer surface, lock housing, and key operatable cylinder lock with a latch. The shaft is configured to fasten the fastening lock to a stud or a bore on a fastening surface. The crown has a cavity with an access to a drive at its bottom. The cavity is configured rotatably and connectably receive the lock housing by retention ring(s) securing lock housing into cavity. A spring/wave washer is located on the bottom to provide tension. The fastening lock is in locked position when cylinder lock is in position where the latch is restrained by notch inside lock housing, and in open position when cylinder lock is in position where the latch is not restrained by the notch and the cylinder lock is removable allowing access through the bottom of the cavity to the drive.