Design Improvement of a lock - Make it look betterBlind

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Description:
Hello,
We are currently working on replicating a design of a fridge lock(see www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQNPKD4 ). Please check the link images and video so you can understand how the product work and technical terms.

We would like to replicate this product while keeping:
- Same adhesive surface size
- Same recessed door frame range(see image 4): -9mm to +5mm
- Same max sealing: 25mm

I'd like you to suggest a better outer look(housing, buttons, and moving parts). I just want it to look better than the existing product.

I am open to suggestions though.

I have attached:
- a .stp file of a similar model although not the same. This .stp file is respecting the 3 criteria above(max strip size, adhesive size...). Preview images of the stp file are attached too.
- Video of the real product
Wants:
Better looking gadget to make it suitable for modern fridges
Ability to work on adjusting the drawing for manufacturing purpose
Renders are highly appreciated for evaluation purpose
Software:
  1. SolidWorks
Additional Information
Correct link:
shorturl.at/lmPRT

Entries

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#34 Design Lock 1 - c by Burhanuddinn
#33 Design Lock 1 - Update 1 by Burhanuddinn
#39 Lock re-design by Joaquín Cardoso
#22 Fridge_Lock-concept with Renderings by Md. Anamul Hasan
#21 Fridge lock by jayp6
#24 Fridge lock improvement #2 by Design And More
#17 fridge lock design by MahmoudSaaed
#15 Fridge lock improvement #2 by Design And More
#13 Kids proof Fridge Lock by Md. Anamul Hasan
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#10 fridge lock improvement #1 by Design And More
#1 fridge lock by gadhiyap
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#42 Child Lock by Inerapello
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#38 3D by oleksandrv
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#37 3D by oleksandrv
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#46 RELC-CAV5-1 by smsujon07
#45 RELC-SW2021-1 by smsujon07
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#47 HT by jayp6
#48 Fridge lock improvement 2nd concept by Design And More
#49 Fridge Lock with eye pleasing appearance by VRCADWORKS
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#52 Child Lock - Design 3 by Inerapello
#54 fridge lock by divakarank
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#56 locker by spacedeveloper
#57 Refrigerator Safety Lock by Impactor
#58 fridge lock by divakarank
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#16 contemporary lock by Albatros
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#3 fridge lock design by MahmoudSaaed
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#4 REF_Lock_1 concept 1 by KND_design
#5 REF_Lock_1 concept 2 by KND_design
#7 REF_Lock_2 concept 2 by KND_design
#8 fridge lock design by MahmoudSaaed
#9 fridge lock design by MahmoudSaaed
#36 Design Improvement of a lock by alexander_kzmnk
#18 Circular Door Latch by Yassien
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Discussion

divakarank

Designer

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:10:35 +0000
how to upload my work
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:09:02 +0000
+14408806487 WhatsApp
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:01:33 +0000
Can we submit design by using solid edge software, with stp file

omarl1

Buyer

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:37:41 +0000
Hi Design-InGenesis
Please focus on the outer part only.
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:24:38 +0000
Hi omarl1
What about the internal mechanism, do we have to design that also or just the outer part?
Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:19:28 +0000
Hi omarl1
can you share the stp file with the mechanism inside. so that we can deign the parts accordingly - keeping a well defined space for internal components ?

omarl1

Buyer

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:54:29 +0000
I have updated the .stp file as version updated initially was an old version
Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:14:49 +0000
Nice contest. i will submit a design

Inerapello

Designer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:08:22 +0000
Thanks

omarl1

Buyer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:41:48 +0000
Link updated in the description

Inerapello

Designer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:21:09 +0000
Hi Omar. Why don't you just post the direct link instead of a shortened one?

Inerapello

Designer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:19:19 +0000
shorturl.at/lmPRT
The link still doesn't load anything

omarl1

Buyer

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:47:55 +0000
shorturl.at/lmPRT
There is a parenthesis on the link, that's why it is not work.
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:35:57 +0000
The link is not working.

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