Gate Opening Assembly with Solar-Powered Remote Wheel Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gate devices lack remote operation capabilities, requiring manual intervention to open and close, which is inconvenient and inefficient, especially for secured entry points like private residences or gated communities.
Innovation Solution
A gate device comprising a mount with a drive unit, a wheel, and a remote control, where the drive unit is actuated to rotate the wheel in different directions to open or close the gate, allowing remote operation through wireless communication, powered by rechargeable batteries and solar panels, eliminating the need for external power sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation is used to open and close the gate, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The gate system performs self-service through automated operation. The drive unit automatically opens or closes the gate based on signals received from the remote control, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The system serves itself by converting electrical energy to mechanical motion through the drive unit, which directly actuates the gate without requiring human physical effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operation with an automated electromechanical system. The remote control transmits wireless signals that activate the drive unit, which uses electrical energy to produce mechanical motion through its drive mechanism. This substitutes the purely mechanical manual pulling or pushing action with an automated system combining electrical control and mechanical actuation.
2Reliability
If external power sources are required, then the reliability of power supply is improved, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves self-service in power supply through the solar panel that automatically converts solar energy into electrical energy to charge the rechargeable battery. This self-charging mechanism eliminates the need for external power sources or manual battery replacement, allowing the gate system to sustain its own power needs autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The rechargeable battery acts as an intermediary energy storage device between the solar panel and the drive unit. It stores electrical energy from the solar panel during the day and provides power to the drive unit when needed, mediating the energy transfer and ensuring reliable operation independent of direct solar exposure or external power sources.
3Productivity
If remote control is implemented, then the productivity and convenience are improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control system replaces manual mechanical operation with wireless electronic control. The remote control transmits radio frequency signals that are received by the drive unit's receiver, which then activates the drive mechanism. This substitutes the mechanical action of physically opening or closing the gate with an electronic control system, significantly improving operational productivity and convenience.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and automated remote operation of gates, enhancing security and accessibility by allowing drivers to open or close gates without exiting their vehicles, while being self-sustaining in terms of power supply.
Implementation Method 1
powered by rechargeable batteries and solar panels
Data Source
AI summary
A gate opening and closing assembly includes a mount that is coupled to a vertical member of a gate that is extendable across an entry way. A drive unit is coupled to the mount and the drive unit is actuated to rotate in a first direction or a second direction. A wheel is rotatably coupled to the drive unit to roll along the ground. The wheel is rotated in an opening direction when the drive unit rotates in the first direction to urge the gate into an open position thereby facilitating a vehicle to drive through the entry way. The wheel is rotated in a closing direction when the drive unit rotates in the second direction to urge the gate into a closed position thereby inhibiting the vehicle from driving through the entry way. A remote control is in wireless electrical communication with the drive unit. The remote control turns the drive unit on and off to open and close the gate.