Securing Expensive Classroom Equipment

Smart classrooms provide teachers with the tools to give students a more enriching learning experience. While these high-tech resources provide a more robust learning experience, they also create additional security concerns.

Customer Problem

A commercial furniture systems manufacturer was looking for a solution to secure the computer desks located in large lecture halls. The solution would allow the lecturer to lock and unlock desks during the lecture and secure the desks after the class period. Ideally, the solution would consume minimal power as well.

The TLX Solution

TLX integrated a pull-type locking solenoid into a keyless system that required no power when locked. When energized, the solenoid would pull in, hold and unlock the desk until the power was removed. The system, containing 20-30 solenoids, was powered with a single, small supply and could be controlled remotely with a key fob.

View Design Solution

Pull Type Locking Solenoid

Stroke: 4.064 ± .254 mm

Supply voltage: 12 Vdc

Coil resistance at 20°C: 21.9 Ω

Spring force extended: 3.33 N

All TLX components are customized to fit system requirements, meaning technical specifications are unique to each customer and design. Examples given on our website are for illustration purposes only.

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Our Process

Step 1 / Initial Review

Our engineering team works directly with you to determine the viability of your program and identify the best solution based on your specifications.

Step 2 / Quote

Quotes include all costs related to your project - tooling, prototype, piece part, production and project specific costs.

Step 3 / Design Review & Prototypes

Our engineering team reviews the design with you and makes any adjustments needed. Prototypes are built according to design specifications for testing.

Step 4 / Testing

Prototypes are tested according to your specifications, with all relevant test data provided to you for evaluation.

Step 5 / APQP

DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, control plans and process flow diagrams are started to drive the product intent design.

Step 6 / Pre-Production

Working drawings are developed for production. A second prototype build and a set of production parts are made from tooling and thoroughly tested.

Step 7 / PPAP/Production

The final design along with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is developed and the new product enters production.

Step 8 / Ongoing Improvements

Our team collaborates with you to continue making improvements to the product to best meet your needs, increasing efficiency and reducing cost.

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