Roll-up Door Lock With Inductive Power And Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional roll-up door locks are susceptible to forced entry and lack advanced access management features, restricting flexible accessibility and requiring manual keys, while traditional power sources like batteries and wired connections pose limitations in terms of convenience and location flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A roll-up door lock system incorporating an actuator and authentication device that allows authorized access through valid credentials, with the option to communicate remotely and utilize inductive coupling for power, enabling features like temporary access and remote management without interfering with the door's motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional roll-up door locks are used, then the door can be locked, but the locks are susceptible to forced entry and lack advanced access management features
Solution Approach 1:
The lock system integrates multiple access control methods including authentication devices (biometric, RFID, keypad), remote device communication, and manual override mechanisms into a single unified system, allowing it to perform various access management functions rather than just basic locking
2Reliability
If manual keys are used for access, then the door can be locked securely, but flexible accessibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces traditional mechanical key-based access with electronic authentication mechanisms including biometric sensors, RFID readers, and wireless communication protocols, eliminating the need for physical keys while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The access control system dynamically adapts authentication methods based on user needs, allowing temporary access codes, remote unlocking via mobile devices, and adjustable authorization levels, making the system flexible rather than static
3Ease of operation
If batteries are used as power source, then the lock can operate independently, but convenience and location flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is designed to accept multiple energy input methods including wireless power transfer from external devices, energy harvesting from door motion, and traditional battery power, allowing the lock to operate in various environments without being constrained by a single power source type
4Reliability
If wired connections are used for power, then the lock has reliable power supply, but location flexibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces wired electrical connections with wireless power transfer technology using inductive coupling or electromagnetic fields, allowing the lock to receive power without physical cable connections, thereby enabling installation in locations where wiring is impractical or impossible
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides secure, flexible, and convenient access management by allowing authorized users to access roll-up doors using valid credentials, while eliminating the need for manual keys and reducing power source limitations through inductive coupling, enhancing security and usability.
Implementation Method 1
an inductive coupler configured to create an inductive coupling with a remote device. The inductive coupling may provide electrical energy to energize the actuator and the remote device
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects disclosed herein relate to roll-up door locks for roll-up doors. Roll-up door locks may comprise a latch configured to be moved between a latched and an unlatched position as well as a blocker configured to be moved between a blocking and an unblocking position such that in the blocking position, movement of the latch is restricted by the blocker. An electromechancial actuator may be coupled to the blocker to move the blocker between the blocking and unblocking positions. An authentication device may be implemented in the roll-up door lock to validate a credential associated with a user and to in turn send commands to the actuator to move the blocker between the blocking and unblocking positions. In some embodiments, the roll-up door lock may be powered through the use of inductive coupling from a remote device.