Pivoting Door Panel Assembly with Dual Locking Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Abandoned or vacant buildings are vulnerable to trespassers and criminal activity due to unsecured doors and windows, posing risks to property value and public safety, and existing security systems are costly and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A secure assembly for enclosing building openings, comprising a frame and pivotally secured panel with internal and external locking mechanisms, allowing selective locking and unlocking from inside and outside, respectively, using handle assemblies and latch bolts, and featuring installation bars and cable assemblies for secure attachment to the building structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional security systems (wood, dogs, guards) are used to secure building openings, then security protection is provided, but cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The security system is divided into modular components: a frame assembly that surrounds the opening, a panel that covers the opening, and separate locking means that can be selectively applied. This segmentation allows the system to be installed in a straightforward manner while providing comprehensive security protection without requiring complex integrated systems.
2Reliability
If permanent security structures are installed to prevent trespasser access, then security is improved, but adaptability and reusability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The locking means is designed to be selectively engageable and disengageable, transforming a static security structure into a dynamic one. The panel can be locked in the closed position to prevent trespasser access, or unlocked and pivoted to an open position when needed. This dynamic capability allows the same structure to adapt to different security requirements and be reused at different locations.
3Reliability
If high-cost security systems are deployed to secure abandoned buildings, then security effectiveness improves, but cost increases beyond available funds
Solution Approach 1:
The security assembly uses simple, inexpensive materials such as metal or vinyl for the frame and panel, and basic locking mechanisms. This approach provides effective security protection without requiring substantial financial investment, making it suitable for abandoned buildings where funding is limited. The system delivers security effectiveness comparable to much more expensive traditional systems.
4Reliability
If complex locking mechanisms are used to secure panels, then security protection improves, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking means is designed to be manually operable by simple actions - inserting a key or turning a handle - without requiring complex procedures. The internal locking means can be operated from inside the building and the external locking means from outside, allowing authorized persons to easily secure or open the panel without needing specialized knowledge or tools. This self-service design maintains high security while ensuring ease of operation for authorized users.
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AI summary
An assembly for securely enclosing an opening defined by a building structure comprising a frame sized to be disposed to substantially surround the opening and engage the structure and a panel pivotally securable to the frame and sized to substantially cover the opening, the panel having a front and a back. Locking means for selectively locking the panel to the frame in a closed position and unlocking the panel so that it can be pivoted to an open position, the locking means comprising selectively an internal locking means manually operable only from the inside of the building and an external locking means manually operable from the outside of the building.