Gate Access Control Module Housing for Pedestrian Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing access control systems for restricted areas are limited in reducing the size of monitoring devices, which restricts the number of gates that can be installed in a corridor, affecting pedestrian flow and equipment protection.
Innovation Solution
The access control system design includes housing the control module under or above the gate, with a compact layout that includes a power supply module, obstacle positioning device, display, and ventilation system, allowing for a more compact footprint and modular design, enabling multiple devices to be juxtaposed without compromising pedestrian access or equipment protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the size of monitoring devices is reduced to increase the number of gates in a corridor, then pedestrian flow is improved, but the equipment protection and functionality may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring device is divided into separate functional modules (control module, power supply module, obstacle positioning device, display) that can be independently housed in compartments. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining a compact overall footprint, enabling more gates to be installed without compromising equipment protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes vertical space by positioning compartments above or below the gate rather than only horizontally. This dimensional transition allows the control module and other components to be housed in compact footprints while maintaining adequate protection and functionality, thereby increasing the density of gates that can be installed in a corridor.
2Productivity
If the number of monitoring devices is increased by reducing individual device size, then more gates can be installed, but the complexity of system integration increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each monitoring device is designed as a modular unit with standardized interfaces that can be independently installed and configured. The control module, power supply module, obstacle positioning device, and display work as separate but compatible components, allowing for easy system integration and scalability without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where smaller functional modules are housed within larger compartments. The control module, power supply module, and other components are nested within compact housings that can be mounted above or below the gate, enabling modular assembly and simplifying installation while supporting multiple functions.
3Area of stationary object
If the control module is housed in a compact compartment under or above the gate, then the footprint is reduced, but access for maintenance and replacement becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides flexibility in positioning the control module and other components either above or below the gate, allowing the system to be dynamically configured based on installation requirements. This dynamic positioning enables optimization of both footprint and maintenance access, as components can be located where they are most easily reachable for service while maintaining compact overall dimensions.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for monitoring access to a restricted area, comprising a module housed below or above the gate is disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes at least one monitor configured to monitor entry and/or exit in the restricted area of users using a pedestrian gate, specific to the monitor, for the entry and/or the exit in the restricted area. The monitor can include a circulation authorization system and a signing system configured to show a user whether he/she is authorized to use the gate. The signing system can include at least one peripheral configured to change state and a control module configured to control the at least one peripheral. The control module can be housed in a control compartment under the gate.