Electric Wire Cover Locking Structure for Stable Open Position
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric wire routing units face issues with the durability and workability of electric wire protection covers due to their cantilever shape and lack of position regulation, leading to potential overloading and unintentional locking during the housing process.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a temporary locking mechanism that locks the electric wire protection cover to the electric wire housing part at the open position and a regular locking mechanism at the closed position, along with a hinge part for movement between positions, to regulate and maintain the cover's position, preventing unintentional closure and improving durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the electric wire protection cover is left open during the housing process, then the workability of housing the electric wire is improved, but the position of the cover becomes unfixed and it may be overloaded when contacted with peripheral components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing a temporary locking mechanism that locks the cover at the open position before the housing process is complete. This allows the cover to remain open for workability while being preliminarily secured to prevent unintended movement or overloading during handling and assembly operations.
2Ease of operation
If the electric wire protection cover is left open during handling and assembly, then access to the opening is maintained, but the cover may be unintentionally locked to the housing part with the locking mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the locking function into two distinct mechanisms: a temporary locking mechanism that secures the cover at the open position during handling, and a regular locking mechanism that locks at the closed position. This segmentation allows the cover to remain accessible while preventing unintended locking, as each mechanism operates at different stages of the process.
3Strength
If the electric wire protection cover is brought into contact with peripheral components during conveyance, then the cover may be overloaded and durability deteriorates, but maintaining contact may cause unintentional closing and locking
Solution Approach 1:
The temporary locking mechanism provides preliminary action by securing the cover at the open position before conveyance and handling operations. This preliminary locking prevents the cover from moving unintentionally due to contact with peripheral components, thereby preventing overloading and durability deterioration while maintaining simple control of the locking mechanism.
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AI summary
An electric wire protection cover structure includes an electric wire housing part in which an electric wire is inserted through an opening and housed, an electric wire protection cover that closes the opening, a hinge part that moves the electric wire protection cover relative to the opening between an open position and a closed position, a regular locking mechanism that locks the electric wire protection cover to the electric wire housing part at the closed position where the opening is closed, and a temporary locking mechanism that locks the electric wire protection cover to the electric wire housing part at the open position where the opening is not closed.