---
title: "Nozzle Locking Mechanism"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-15 N·m torque application range"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 450
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Stress concentration at locking pin engagement points exceeding material yield strength due to cyclic loading"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Corrosive fluid ingress at locking interface"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Cathodic protection with sacrificial zinc anode and hermetic sealing"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal expansion mismatch between nozzle (stainless steel) and holder (aluminum)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Thermal compensation sleeve with Invar alloy (1.2×10⁻⁶/°C CTE)"
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  locking-cam:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LOCKING_CAM"
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  release-lever:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:RELEASE_LEVER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  spring-mechanism:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SPRING_MECHANISM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
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# Industrial Specification: Nozzle Locking Mechanism

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical device that securely fastens and releases nozzles within a nozzle holder or turret assembly.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 N·m torque application range**. Failure boundary: **Shear stress exceeding 450 MPa at locking interface**, Mechanism: **Stress concentration at locking pin engagement points exceeding material yield strength due to cyclic loading**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosive fluid ingress at locking interface | 8 | Galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals causing binding | Cathodic protection with sacrificial zinc anode and hermetic sealing |
| Thermal expansion mismatch between nozzle (stainless steel) and holder (aluminum) | 8 | Differential expansion causing 0.02 mm clearance loss at 150°C | Thermal compensation sleeve with Invar alloy (1.2×10⁻⁶/°C CTE) |

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

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

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Nozzle Holder Assembly Fixture**, **Torque Calibration System**, **Automated Nozzle Feed Conveyor**  
**Downstream Applications**: Spray Coating Systems, Industrial Cleaning Equipment, Precision Dispensing Machines  

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

### Q: What materials are used in this nozzle locking mechanism?
**A**: This mechanism is constructed from durable materials including stainless steel for corrosion resistance, aluminum alloy for lightweight strength, and engineering plastics for wear resistance and smooth operation.

### Q: How does the spring mechanism work in this nozzle lock?
**A**: The spring mechanism provides consistent tension to maintain secure nozzle fastening while allowing controlled release when the lever is activated, ensuring reliable operation and preventing accidental disengagement.

### Q: What types of machinery is this nozzle locking mechanism compatible with?
**A**: This mechanism is designed for nozzle holders and turret assemblies in various machinery applications including manufacturing equipment, processing systems, and industrial automation where secure nozzle fastening is required.

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

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: NOZZLE_LOCKING_MECHANISM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 1897ee5d
