Challenge
Design an innovative locking system to meet or exceed compliance standards and the product requirements of Ashland’s customer, Marvin Windows. Kinematic and dynamic analysis, and a working proof-of-concept prototype, proved the lock principle.
Result
The lock system we developed is mechanically durable, and its operation is simple and intuitive for the end-user. Features include an ‘anti-slam’ system that prevents the lock bolts from extending until the door is in the closed position, eliminating the potential for doorframe damage.
InForm’s Contribution
- Mechanical conceptualization
- Mechanism development
- Kinematic layout
- Ergonomics
- Environmental and user demands analysis
- Material analysis
