Electric Scooter – Front Fork Connections

Problem Hollow frame and moving elements don`t allow for High Torquing

Improvements to previous model to increase speed. High speeds made possible with HARDLOCK.

• High torquing of nuts to prevent loosening,
worsens movement of moveable elements.
• There are Shocks and vibrations when the
scooter travels over Bumps and groves on the
road. The manufacturer planned to use Self-
lock nuts to prevent injuries/fatalities
potentially caused by loose nuts.
• Spring Type Self-lock nut was originally trialed.
However such Prevailing torque nuts require
special
• Spring Type Self-lock nuts were trialed, but
positioning of the nut was difficult due to
prevailing torque restraints.
• Self-lock Prevailing nuts utilizing increased
friction to the threads were trialed, but
loosening prevention testing showed their
inability to prevent loosening.
• HARDLOCK Nut allows for locking in any
position in the threads. This is possible
because of the wedging principal that is
employed when the top nut is torqued onto
the bottom nut.
• In this case, HARDLOCK Nut can be reused
without any need for replacement parts,
Allowing easy inspection and maintenance of
parts.
• HARDLOCK Nut does not require any special
tooling or special tightening techniques to
achieve a good lock. Installation and removal
is extremely easy.

In this case study, a Korean company trialed many Self-lock nuts for use in their Electric
Scooters to ensure joints could withstand the extra Shock and Vibrations to be
expected with an increase in top speed. The core joints were the Scooter frame and
Front fork. The self-lock nut to be employed had to be chosen carefully. The
connections of moveable elements enforced low torque requirements on the fasteners.
The most common loosening prevention tactic is too use High torques to increase
friction on seated and thread surfaces. Low torquing solutions are quite limited and the
majority of products are of Prevailing torque, meaning that you are applying torque
even before the nut is seated onto the fastening surface. HARDLOCK Nut although
expensive was advantageous for the company in this case study.

Details HARDLOCK Nut

Product HLN (Rim Type) M10x1.5 Stainless Steel
Usage in Scooter frame and Front Fork Connections
Industry Electric Scooter
Notes Free-spinning nut