Adjustable Security Keypad Mount With Concealed Wiring
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security keypads face challenges in being securely mounted on narrow framing structures, such as aluminum door frames, which limits their size and increases the risk of tampering due to inadequate mounting options and hidden wiring exposure.
Innovation Solution
A security keypad mount assembly comprising a face plate with through-holes and slots for adjustable mounting, combined with a rear plate featuring aligned holes and a chamber to secure the keypad and conceal wiring, allowing for versatile placement and tamper-proofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If narrow keypads are used to fit narrow frames, then the keypad can be mounted on the frame, but the number of key options is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into separate face plate and rear plate components that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the assembly to adapt to narrow frames while accommodating larger keypads that would otherwise not fit within the frame constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly extends beyond the narrow frame in the depth dimension, with the face plate mounted on the frame surface and the rear plate positioned behind it. This dimensional extension allows larger keypads to be mounted on narrow frames by utilizing space perpendicular to the frame surface rather than being constrained only by the frame width.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If keypads are mounted on narrow frames, then mounting is possible, but tampering resistance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of face plate and rear plate creates distinct functional zones: the face plate provides a secure mounting surface on the frame, while the rear plate offers additional anchoring points and wiring protection. This segmentation enhances tampering resistance by distributing security functions across multiple components rather than relying on a single mounting surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The face plate acts as an intermediary between the narrow frame and the keypad, providing a larger mounting surface area that extends beyond the frame. This intermediary structure allows the keypad to be securely mounted with adequate spacing for tamper resistance, even when the underlying frame is narrow.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If wiring is hidden behind the keypad for aesthetics and security, then wiring protection is improved, but wiring access for installation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of face plate and rear plate creates an accessible intermediate space for wiring. The wiring can be routed through this space during installation, allowing easy access for connecting wires to the keypad and frame, while the final assembled structure provides concealed wiring protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed to facilitate preliminary wiring actions during installation. The open structure allows wiring to be prepared and connected before final assembly, making installation easier while still achieving the goal of concealed wiring in the finished product.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates, in one embodiment to a security keypad mount assembly. The assembly may include a front and rear plate wherein the rear plate is slidably attached to the front plate to adjustability. The front plate may include slots for the rear plate to slide along. The front plater may further include through-holes for mounting the assembly to a door frame or building structure. The rear plate may include a chamber to allow a wire loom exiting a security keypad to be hidden and limit tampering when the security keypad and mount assembly are installed.