ZicLok

Principle ZicLok


The coupling head.


The main forces in the head.


In each side works a group of 3 critical forces.
The red forces are the pushing forces in the pawls.
These could possibly push the coupling open.

Each group forms a virtual plane to prevent this.
The plane deforms but keeps its stable position.

Giving both plane's a small outward bend in the middle results in a force in an inward direction.



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