Biometric Fingerprint Safe With Motorized Hinged-Lid Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional safes are cumbersome, require keys or numerical codes for access, and lack instantaneous access in emergencies, posing risks in home defense situations.
Innovation Solution
A biometric fingerprint safe with a hinged lid, a supporting mechanism, and a latching mechanism driven by a motor, allowing quick and secure unlocking via fingerprint verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional safe uses a numerical lock with key pad, then the safe can be unlocked by entering a sequence of numbers, but the user may forget the sequence or take longer time to unlock in emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical numerical keypad lock system with a biometric fingerprint recognition system. The fingerprint sensor captures the user's fingerprint pattern and compares it against stored templates, enabling instantaneous verification without requiring the user to remember or input a numerical sequence. This substitution of mechanical input methods with biometric sensing directly resolves the contradiction by providing both high reliability (unique biological identification) and speed (automatic recognition without manual input).
Solution Approach 2:
The fingerprint recognition system operates autonomously by automatically capturing, processing, and verifying fingerprint data without requiring user intervention beyond placing the finger on the sensor. The system self-manages the authentication process, eliminating the time loss associated with manual code entry and reducing the cognitive burden on the user, thereby simultaneously improving reliability and reducing unlock time.
2Reliability
If the safe is made heavy with metal construction, then the safe is secure against theft, but the safe lacks portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material composition parameters of the safe body, transitioning from solid metal construction to a plastic housing. This parameter change in material density and structure significantly reduces the weight of the safe while maintaining its security functionality through the integrated biometric authentication system and internal locking mechanism. The plastic construction with strategic reinforcement maintains structural integrity while achieving the desired weight reduction for improved portability.
3Reliability
If a gun lock requires keys for access, then the gun is protected from unauthorized discharge, but the key must be kept in another location and time is lost searching for it in darkness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the gun storage compartment and the biometric authentication system into a single integrated unit. The fingerprint sensor, processing unit, and locking mechanism are combined within the same housing, eliminating the need for separate key storage locations. This integration allows the user to access the gun immediately by placing their finger on the sensor, regardless of lighting conditions, thereby maintaining security while eliminating the time loss associated with searching for external keys in darkness.
4Reliability
If the safe uses a front accessing door, then the safe provides secure storage, but the safe requires longer time to unlock the door in emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical door latch system with an electronically actuated locking mechanism controlled by the biometric authentication system. Upon successful fingerprint verification, an electric motor or solenoid rapidly actuates the locking mechanism to release the door, significantly increasing the speed of door opening compared to manual key operation or code entry. This substitution maintains secure storage through robust locking while enabling rapid access in emergency situations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides rapid and secure access to a loaded handgun, enhancing safety and convenience by eliminating the need for keys or codes, and ensuring quick opening even in low-light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a fingerprint module having a fingerprint window exposed on the housing for collecting fingerprints, a fingerprint detecting unit electrically connected to the fingerprint window
Implementation Method 2
a latching mechanism having a motor electrically connected to the fingerprint module, a driving locking plate driven by an eccentric rod connected with the motor
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to a lockable device, and more particular to a biometric fingerprint safe having a top opening wall which is released to upwardly fold at its opened position after verifying a fingerprint of a user. The biometric fingerprint safe includes a supporting mechanism provided between the housing and the lid for applying an upward force against the lid, a fingerprint module, a bolt matched with a latching mechanism installed in the housing, the latching mechanism has a motor electrically connected to the fingerprint module, a driving locking plate driven by an eccentric rod connected with the motor, a driven locking plate which is arranged side by side with the driving locking plate and synchronously actuated by the driving locking plate to rotate, so that the driven locking plate being matched with the bolt for locking or releasing the lid.