Structural analysis of traditional Chinese hidden-keyhole padlocks
Hidden-keyhole padlocks use a plate or some other means to cover the keyhole and are a category of traditional Chinese padlocks. The topological structures of traditional hidden-keyhole padlocks have distinct arrangements in the operation. Therefore, they are reconfigurable mechanisms. This paper...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Mechanical Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://www.mech-sci.net/9/189/2018/ms-9-189-2018.pdf |
| Summary: | Hidden-keyhole padlocks use a plate or some other means to cover the keyhole
and are a category of traditional Chinese padlocks. The topological
structures of traditional hidden-keyhole padlocks have distinct arrangements
in the operation. Therefore, they are reconfigurable mechanisms. This paper
presents the structures of traditional Chinese hidden-keyhole padlocks, which
were popular and had abundant types. The structural characteristics of
hidden-keyhole padlocks are described first. Then, the representation for
kinematic pairs appeared in operating steps is introduced. The variable
chains of hidden-keyhole padlocks are presented by using the representation
of kinematic pairs, from which all topology variabilities of hidden-keyhole
padlocks in the operation are derived. Four main types of hidden-keyhole
padlocks are provided as examples to illustrate the configuration
transformations. This work presents a useful procedure to indicate and
analyze the topology variabilities of hidden-keyhole padlocks. |
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| ISSN: | 2191-9151 2191-916X |