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title: "Locking Mechanism"
industry: "Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-15 NÂ·m torque application, -40Â°C to +125Â°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "N"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 18
    unit: "NÂ"
    consequence: "Yield strength exceedance of 6061-T6 aluminum (276 MPa), cyclic stress concentration at latch root radius (Kt=2.8), Arrhenius-accelerated creep at elevated temperatures"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Over-torque during mating exceeding 18 NÂ·m"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Torque-limiting tool design with 15 NÂ·m mechanical stop, strain gauge feedback system"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Corrosive chloride ion exposure &gt;500 ppm concentration"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Anodized surface treatment (25 Î¼m Type III hardcoat), cathodic protection with zinc-rich primer"
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  latch-arm:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LATCH_ARM"
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  release-buttonlever:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:RELEASE_BUTTONLEVER"
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  spring:
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  pivot-pin:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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# Industrial Specification: Locking Mechanism

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component within an aluminum die-cast connector housing that securely fastens and releases mating connectors.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 NÂ·m torque application, -40Â°C to +125Â°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Plastic deformation at 18 NÂ·m torque, latch spring fatigue at 10^5 cycles, dimensional creep at 150Â°C**, Mechanism: **Yield strength exceedance of 6061-T6 aluminum (276 MPa), cyclic stress concentration at latch root radius (Kt=2.8), Arrhenius-accelerated creep at elevated temperatures**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Over-torque during mating exceeding 18 NÂ·m | 8 | Plastic deformation of locking tab, permanent engagement failure | Torque-limiting tool design with 15 NÂ·m mechanical stop, strain gauge feedback system |
| Corrosive chloride ion exposure &gt;500 ppm concentration | 8 | Stress corrosion cracking at heat-affected zones, catastrophic fracture | Anodized surface treatment (25 Î¼m Type III hardcoat), cathodic protection with zinc-rich primer |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | N | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Die Casting Machine**, **CNC Machining Center**, **Surface Treatment System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Electrical Connectors, Automotive Wiring Harnesses, Industrial Control Panels  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this locking mechanism for durability?
**A**: The mechanism uses aluminum alloy for the die-cast housing and stainless steel for springs and pins, ensuring corrosion resistance and long-term reliability in industrial environments.

### Q: How does the release system work on this connector locking mechanism?
**A**: The release system operates through a button or lever that compresses the stainless steel spring, disengaging the latch arm from the pivot pin to safely separate mating connectors.

### Q: Can this locking mechanism be customized for specific fabricated metal products?
**A**: Yes, components like the latch arm, release button, and spring can be tailored to meet specific connector housing dimensions and operational requirements in metal fabrication applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: LOCKING_MECHANISM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 15c29ced
