Quick answer: Measure detent resistance and define the required spring force before, during and after engagement.
How should a profile be selected around a detent?
A profile chosen only for the main travel can make detent entry or release unreliable. Increasing output may solve engagement while making manual release excessive. Identify the detent's local resistance curve and its allowed positional variation.
A practical verification method
Test entry and release at worst-permitted detent positions, recording force and complete engagement.
| Item | What to record | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Part or assembly identity and drawing revision | Make comparisons traceable |
| Test conditions | Relevant position, direction and operating condition | Compare the same characteristic |
| Decision evidence | Test entry and release at worst-permitted detent positions, recording force and complete engagement. | Resolve the specific question before approval |
Use the result in an engineering request
Describe the observed condition and the required function separately. Include the relevant drawing revision and your results from the check above. If an acceptance limit has not been established, identify it as an open design input rather than treating a successful trial as approval.
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