Has anyone ever thought about this? Segufix "locks" that you can open yourself without a key?
It would be exciting to make something like this yourself with 3D printing, for example.
Maybe only a few people would be interested. Many might think it's stupid to do something like this, I came up with the idea for the following reason: I like to use Segufix to calm my nervous system, the feeling of being anchored in a comfortable and secure position.
As a result, I like to secure myself and would like to be able to open the straps more easily than with the original lock. I think that locks that can be opened by hand would also increase the level of safety.
You could look into 'clevis pins'. If you find one in a suitable size you could use a piece of plastic instead of a metal cotter pin (the "locking" part of a Clevis). If the bottom part of the pin is to narrow you could place a washer over the pin and epoxy it in place.
That’s indeed something that would work. Sorry, but I did forget to mention, that I want to use the original metal pins, but have a locking knob designed for it.
I‘m just thinking, it would also work, to have an attachment that goes over the original knob. But it would add unnecessary bulk, and I would like to have it the same size as OEM, if possible.
I was thinking about a sliding mechanism with an opening that on the smaller part locks into the groove of the pin and the larger part that allows for it to slide out. It appears someone has already designed such a thing https://www.printables.com/model/598466-segufix-compatible-lock-with-button
I can’t access it, need to register, because it’s marked as NSFW 🤦🏻♀️
I'll second this link/file. Once you make an account to access it that 3d print works exactly how you want it to with being openable by button, rather than magnetic key.
I wrote about this in another context once, M8 bolts and nuts fit perfectly into the eyes. If you tighten them by hand, you most certainly are able to loosen them by hand, plus they are cheap, easily available and don't require specialty tools to make, since you just buy some generic parts.
I advise you to use Stainless steel (grade A2-xx or A4-xx) screws instead of galvanized (grade yy.z) bolts, since the galvanized tend to smell like metal (duh) while Stainless steel doesn't
Only tighten them with your hands, as using tools to tighten will damage the eyes of the belts.
This surely would work, but my need is to use the original pins, and have a custom made cap for them.
SeguFix ice-locks would be awesome! I'm not quite sure how these could be achieved, but I'll certainly have a think about it :-)
You could probably just use a 3d printed collar thats tight enough a fit to hold itself on the pin by friction.. Then you just push it on/pull off to use it!
Maybe something with flexible “push wings” that you can squeeze to release.
Yea... print it in TPU, slight oval hole that you flex to round for lock/unlock
Wouldn't the velcro only products be a better choice for that application? Or do you want to have the ability to lock them too? Making pseudo-locks that just click into place but can removed easily enough shouldn't be too hard if you have a 3d printer or are willing to order them off a 3d printing service.
Yes, I have got the velcro system aswell, however it’s a different experience to use it. It‘s far more comfortable, but without possibly to attach the shoulder straps. And you need to adjust the length by yourself, vs. the pre-defined eyelets.
Yes, If I have a file, my idea was to have it pronted, and assemble by myself.
I‘m very bad in doing own inventions, but often have ideas, and even more often ideas how to improve things.
The original locks have got a metal disc inside, that is split into two halves. And I think some kind of foam on the inside, to press it down or so.
It would be cool, to have a ‚lock‘ that maybe you need to twist, or press to open. And it must be absolutely safe, that it can be opened.
Yes, in theory I can close my Segufix without locks, but the belt slips off easily.
And who knows, maybe others have a usecase for my idea aswell.
Understandable. I think I would go for a design similar to a cord stopper (like the plastic squeezy things that come on hoody drawstrings) you can use basically the same design, just give it a little ridge on the side of the moving part that fits into the notch on the lock post.
Your idea is brilliant, I‘m just thinking how to create it like that it would have the original shape and size
Years ago, I did cutsaw one. The mechanism was extremely simple, but I just can’t remember how exactly. What I know for sure is that it has two metal plates inside, that have the form of a washer. So it could cheaply be build by cutting a metal washer into two halves, if the diameter fits.