Doors Form Factor Concepting

Most likely designing our own custom latch+handle assembly

Some videos on latches

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3iUZ-UmbOQ

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CWCrjODPE

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGk6xT80VgM

Rotary Latch

Cars typically use two-stage latch, as it provides safety to “false” latching, meaning that it prevents the event of accidentally opening or not completely closing a door.

The double rotor provides more tolerance to misalignment and can withstand greater loading than the single rotor.

Handle

Functional Requirements:

• Allow the opening of the door

• Flushed with the surface for aero efficiency

Non-functional requirements:

• Aesthetically pleasing

• Easy to access and use

• Easy to manufacture

• Good durability

Constraints:

• Dimensions already defined

Some handle ideas (exterior)

Some Videos on Exterior Handle Mechanism

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBbjwAmvBc&list=WL&index=14&t=376s

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGkd_hB-nKQ&list=WL&index=12

Concept Design:

1. Handle Design

2. Handle Cover

Spring Mechanism: