Security Panel Wedge and Cap Mounting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security window solutions are inadequate as they often rely on improvised assemblies that are not strong enough to withstand attacks, are aesthetically undesirable, and pose storage challenges due to separate component requirements, with issues related to material durability and installation methods.
Innovation Solution
A security panel framing system comprising a wedge and cap design that can be custom-fitted to any window size, providing a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution that mounts securely on either the inner or outer surface of the frame, using anodized aluminum and sealants to prevent damage and enhance appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If improvised assemblies of existing parts are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but strength and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The security panel system is divided into distinct components: mounting blocks that attach to the window frame, security panels with specific thicknesses, and framing members that connect everything. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing of each component while maintaining overall system strength through proper design of connection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses composite construction with mounting blocks made from durable materials that can be securely fastened to the window frame, combined with security panels of specific thicknesses (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, or 3/4 inch) and aluminum framing members. This composite approach ensures both ease of assembly and high strength.
2Ease of operation
If adhesive tape is used to connect to existing window frame, then ease of installation is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into multiple attachment methods: adhesive tape for initial positioning and less critical applications, and mechanical fasteners (screws, bolts, or rivets) for secure attachment. This allows installers to choose the appropriate method for each specific situation, maintaining both ease of installation and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting blocks are designed with pre-drilled holes and attachment points that accommodate both adhesive tape and mechanical fasteners. This beforehand preparation allows for progressive strengthening of the installation - starting with adhesive tape for ease of positioning, then adding mechanical fasteners for reliability as conditions warrant.
3Ease of manufacture
If exposed bolts are used for fastening, then ease of manufacture is improved, but aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening function is extracted from the visible surface by using mounting blocks that conceal the bolts and fasteners within their structure. The mounting blocks are designed to hide attachment points while maintaining secure mechanical connections, thus preserving aesthetics without complicating manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting blocks serve as intermediaries between the security panels and the window frame, hiding the mechanical fasteners within their own structure. This intermediary element allows exposed bolts to be used for ease of manufacture while the mounting block itself provides the aesthetic finish.
4Ease of manufacture
If steel fasteners are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but durability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses aluminum framing members and mounting blocks instead of steel fasteners. Aluminum provides corrosion resistance and durability while maintaining ease of manufacture through standard fabrication processes. The aluminum components can be anodized or powder-coated for additional protection and aesthetic matching.
Solution Approach 2:
The material parameter is changed from steel to aluminum for the framing members and mounting blocks. This parameter change improves durability by eliminating rust and corrosion issues while maintaining ease of manufacture through aluminum's workability and availability in standard sizes and finishes.
5Adaptability or versatility
If separate components are provided for storage, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting blocks are designed as universal components that can accommodate different security panel sizes and thicknesses (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, or 3/4 inch). The same mounting block design can be used for different window frame types and locations, reducing the number of unique parts needed while maintaining adaptability to various installation scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for dynamic configuration where security panels of different thicknesses can be used with the same mounting block infrastructure. The mounting blocks are designed to accommodate variations in panel dimensions, allowing the system to adapt to different security requirements without requiring completely different component sets.
6Shape
If system is installed inside window frame, then aesthetics are improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of installing the security system inside the window frame, the mounting blocks are designed to attach to the outer surface of the window frame. This inversion allows the security panels to be mounted on the exterior, providing both aesthetic coverage and the adaptability to work with various frame depths and configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a two-dimensional surface mounting approach to a three-dimensional volumetric solution. The mounting blocks provide depth and volume that accommodate different panel thicknesses while maintaining a clean exterior appearance, thus achieving both aesthetics and adaptability through dimensional design.
Data Source
AI summary
A security panel framing system adapted to be mounted onto a frame having a glass, the system having: a wedge having: an upper wedge lip; a wedge wall extending between a wedge top side and a wedge bottom side; a reinforced wedge end at the wedge bottom side; and a lower wedge lip; a cap adapted to be associated with the wedge, having: a first prong adapted to fit onto the upper wedge lip; a second prong adapted to fit between the lower wedge lip and the reinforced wedge end; and a return flange; wherein the system is assembled together when the cap is associated with the wedge front side; such that the return flange extends underneath the wedge bottom side; such that the wedge is adapted to be associated with a security panel mounted to the frame, such that the security panel protects the glass within the frame.