Movable Partition Floating Jamb Security Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Movable partition systems face challenges in preventing unauthorized access and ensuring secure deployment, as existing solutions do not adequately secure the floating jamb within the pocket when the partition is extended, allowing potential breaches from either side.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a movable partition system with a floating jamb secured within a pocket using interlocking jamb stops and base plates, where the jamb stops are configured to engage the base plates, preventing displacement and ensuring secure placement through installation assemblies and locking panel assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the floating jamb is left unsecured within the pocket when the partition is extended, then the system maintains simplicity in structure and operation, but the security and fire barrier functionality is compromised allowing unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The jamb stops are pre-positioned within the pocket structure, and the floating jamb is pre-configured with engagement features. When the partition extends, the jamb automatically engages with the stops without requiring additional securing actions, thus maintaining simplicity while ensuring security
Solution Approach 2:
The floating jamb and jamb stops are designed to automatically engage with each other through their complementary geometries when the partition is in the extended position. The system secures itself without external intervention, providing reliable security barrier functionality while keeping the structure simple
2Reliability
If the floating jamb is secured within the pocket using jamb stops and base plates, then unauthorized access is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The jamb stops are integrated directly into the pocket structure, and the base plates are combined with the floating jamb assembly. This merging of components reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining the security function, thus improving reliability without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The jamb stops are nested within the pocket structure, and the base plates are nested with the floating jamb. When the partition is extended, these nested components engage to secure the jamb. This nesting approach provides secure engagement while maintaining a compact and relatively simple overall structure
3Reliability
If the jamb stops are configured to engage base plates on both sides, then the security barrier becomes more robust against breaches from either side, but the ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The dual-side engagement configuration automatically secures the floating jamb from both sides when the partition extends. The system performs the securing action itself through the mechanical engagement of jamb stops and base plates, eliminating the need for separate manual securing operations on each side while maintaining robust security
Solution Approach 2:
The jamb stops and base plates are pre-positioned and pre-configured on both sides of the pocket. When the partition is deployed, the engagement occurs automatically without requiring operational intervention. This preliminary configuration ensures robust security while keeping the deployment process simple
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AI summary
A movable partition system includes a movable partition, a floating jamb attached to an end of the movable partition and located within a pocket configured to retain the movable partition when in a retracted position, at least two base plates attached to the floating jamb, and at least two jamb stops attached to opposing interior walls of the pocket. Each of the at least two jamb stops are configured to engage a respective base plate of the floating jamb, wherein the floating jamb, the at least two base plates, and the at least two jamb stops are configured such that disengaging the floating jamb from a secure position within the pocket when the movable partition is in an extended position requires disengaging one of the at least two jamb stops from the respective base plate on each side of the movable partition. Methods of providing a security barrier are disclosed.