Retrofit Security Kit Ink Distribution Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security cases for transporting valuable items are costly, complex, and lack flexibility in meeting varying security guidelines and sizes, while also being partially ineffective in providing universal usability and portability.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional portable security system installation kit that can retrofit conventional cases, featuring a protection system with an igniter, ink module, distributor plate, and additional security features like impact and movement sensors, and communication interfaces to ensure high security and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining the case's usability as regular luggage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional security cases are used to ensure high security, then security reliability is improved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The protection system is divided into separate functional modules: an ink module containing liquid, an igniter for activation, a distributor plate with channels, and sensor modules. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation into existing cases, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining security reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The distributor plate serves multiple functions: it distributes liquid through integrated channels, provides structural support for mounting sensors and other components, and acts as a mounting surface for the entire protection system. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom security cases are designed for different sizes and security guidelines, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The protection system is designed as a universal module that can be installed in cases of various sizes and configurations. The distributor plate and mounting structures are designed to accommodate different case geometries, allowing the same core protection system to adapt to different security guidelines and case sizes without requiring custom design for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for flexible configuration and adjustment within the case. Sensors can be positioned at different locations, liquid channels can be routed to accommodate different valuable placements, and the activation threshold can be adjusted based on specific security requirements, providing adaptability without requiring complete redesign.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple individual partial lines are used for liquid distribution, then manufacturing precision is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple liquid distribution channels are integrated into a single distributor plate component. This consolidation maintains precise liquid distribution through carefully designed internal channels while dramatically simplifying manufacturing compared to assembling multiple separate tubing or channel components. The integrated plate can be manufactured as a single piece using molding or machining processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The distributor plate design allows for optimization of channel dimensions, orientations, and routing to achieve precise liquid distribution. By controlling the geometric parameters of the integrated channels during manufacturing, precise liquid flow control is achieved while maintaining ease of manufacture through a single-component design.
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
The solution provides high security flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and additional protection measures, ensuring valuables remain secure and undetectable to outsiders, with features like unauthorized access neutralization and communication capabilities, enhancing the case's usability and security without increasing costs.
Implementation Method 1
A pressurized gas cartridge (15), which is connected to the igniter (14), provides the required gas pressure after the igniter (14) is triggered to convey liquid from the ink module (17) into the liquid channel (18.1) of the distributor plate (18)
Data Source
AI summary
Installation kit for equipping a case (11) as a multifunctional, portable security system (10), and case (11). The installation kit comprises a receptacle area for valuables (13), having an access opening, a cover (12.2), and a protection system. The protection system comprises an electrically triggerable igniter (14) having membrane, an ink module (17) having a liquid for inking the valuables (13), which has a connection for a pressurized connection to the igniter (14) and an outlet area for discharging the liquid, a one-piece distributor plate (18) having at least one integrated liquid channel and multiple outlet openings for the liquid, the distributor plate (18) being connectable to the outlet area of the module (17), a pressurized gas cartridge (15) connectable to the igniter (14), the activated igniter (14) penetrating the membrane, upon which gas flows from the pressurized gas cartridge (15) into the ink module (17) and thus conveys this liquid into the distributor plate (18) and from there through in the direction of the valuables (13) in order to ink them.