Pre-assembled Security Gate with Rotatable Frame Anchors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security gates for doorways and staircases are often cumbersome to install and require multiple components, making them difficult for single users to assemble and secure effectively.
Innovation Solution
A pre-assembled gate unit with rotatable frame anchors and zip-tie connectors that can be easily installed by a single person, featuring a gate mount that adapts to various frame types and includes a lock-side and hinge-side frame mount, allowing for quick anchoring and adjustment to fit different widths and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional security gates are installed using multiple separate components, then the gate can be securely anchored to the frame, but the installation becomes cumbersome and difficult for single users to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate installation components (frame anchors, mounting brackets, fasteners) into a single pre-assembled gate unit. The frame mounts are pre-attached to the gate panel with all necessary anchors and fasteners integrated, eliminating the need for users to assemble multiple separate parts during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The gate unit is pre-assembled and pre-configured during manufacturing with all mounting components already in place. The frame mounts are pre-attached to the gate panel, and all necessary anchors and fasteners are pre-positioned, so that during installation the user only needs to attach the complete unit to the frame without assembling individual components.
2Ease of operation
If the gate uses pre-installed screws and spacers for anchoring, then the installation is simplified and can be done by a single user, but the initial setup requires precise positioning during manufacturing
Solution Approach 1:
All anchoring screws, spacers, and mounting hardware are pre-installed and pre-positioned on the gate panel during manufacturing. The frame mounts are attached at precise locations with correct spacing and orientation, and all fasteners are pre-threaded and positioned, transferring the precision requirement to the manufacturing stage rather than the installation stage.
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-assembled gate unit is designed to be self-contained with all necessary mounting components integrated. The unit arrives at the installation site ready-to-mount, requiring no additional assembly or precision work during installation - the user simply attaches the complete pre-configured unit to the frame using the pre-positioned hardware.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the gate mount adapts to various frame types, then the gate becomes more versatile and applicable to different doorways and staircases, but the mounting mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The frame mount is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different frame types (wooden, metal, plastic) and configurations (doorways, staircases, hallways). The mount uses standardized attachment points and adjustable positioning mechanisms that can interface with various frame geometries without requiring frame-specific custom components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism incorporates adjustable and flexible elements that allow adaptation to different frame configurations. The frame mounts can be positioned at various locations and adjusted during installation to match the specific geometry of the target frame, providing versatility without requiring multiple specialized mounting solutions.
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AI summary
A gate unit includes a gate mount that can be mated with a frame bordering a doorway, hallway, or staircase. The gate unit also includes a gate mounted for pivotable movement on the gate mount between opened and closed positions.