Security Panel Mounting System for Retrofitting Thick Glazing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security panel mounting systems struggle to securely retrofit a security panel of greater thickness into a preexisting glazing pocket, while also preventing unauthorized access and maintaining a clean, unified design.
Innovation Solution
A security panel mounting system comprising a base mount with a mount exterior wall, a base mount floor, exterior and interior side gasket supports, and a cover leg, which forms a base fixture with a pressure plate and shock gaskets to securely attach and expand/contract security panels, while allowing for passive ventilation and desiccant storage to prevent fogging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a thicker security panel is used to prevent breakage, then damage resistance is improved, but the panel cannot fit within the preexisting glazing pocket
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system extends the glazing pocket in the depth dimension by using L-shaped mounting members that attach to the side walls of the pocket, creating additional space to accommodate thicker security panels that would not fit in the original shallow pocket depth
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate components (mounting members, mounting clips, gaskets) that can be assembled in stages, allowing the thick security panel to be installed by securing each component sequentially rather than requiring the entire assembly to fit at once
2Strength
If retrofitting techniques are used to strengthen existing glazing, then damage resistance is improved, but visual obstruction and aesthetic appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Compression gaskets and sealing films are used to create a clean, flush appearance between the security panel and the window frame, hiding the mounting components and creating a unified visual appearance that resembles factory installation
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system replicates the appearance of original factory installation by using color-matched mounting members and compression gaskets that conceal the retrofit nature of the installation, making it indistinguishable from factory-installed security glazing
3Reliability
If security panels are secured tightly to prevent unauthorized access, then security is improved, but condensation and fogging between panels increases
Solution Approach 1:
Compression gaskets are positioned at specific locations around the perimeter of the security panel, providing localized compression that maintains security while allowing minimal gaps for air circulation to prevent condensation buildup
Solution Approach 2:
Desiccant materials are introduced as intermediary substances between the security panel and the interior glazing, absorbing moisture and preventing condensation and fogging while allowing the panel to remain securely mounted
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting components are used to accommodate thick panels, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting members are designed with multiple functions: they provide structural support for thick panels, attach to the window frame, secure mounting clips, and accommodate compression gaskets, eliminating the need for separate components for each function and reducing overall system complexity
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AI summary
A security panel mounting system having: a mounting unit configured to attach to a mounting surface; a securing unit configured to attach to the mounting unit to form a base fixture; a shock gasket configured to nest within the base fixture, wherein the shock gasket is configured to secure a security panel within the base fixture; and a cover configured to engage with the base fixture. A center mullion may be implemented to allow multiple security panels to be mounted within the mounting surface. One advantage is that the security panel mounting system may allow for the utilization of security panels within any window or door to enhance security. Another advantage is that the shock gasket may allow for the expansion and contraction of the security panels, as a result of changes in ambient conditions, to occur without resulting in bowing or deformation of the security panel.