Security Partition Quick Release for Emergency Vehicle Escape
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional security partitions in public safety vehicles do not provide a quick and efficient emergency escape mechanism while maintaining security during normal conditions.
Innovation Solution
An emergency release system incorporating a quick release locking mechanism with locking pins and handles allows for secure engagement and rapid disengagement of partition panels, enabling emergency access while preventing unauthorized activation during normal conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a security partition is made secure during normal conditions, then security is improved, but emergency escape capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The security partition is divided into multiple panels (first partition panel, second partition panel, third partition panel) that can be independently secured or released. The locking mechanism is segmented into multiple locking pins that can engage or disengage from corresponding slots, allowing selective opening of the partition while maintaining overall structural integrity and security during normal operation.
2Ease of operation
If a quick release mechanism is added for emergency escape, then emergency escape capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The emergency release system is designed to be self-service through the use of a breakable seal that automatically triggers the release mechanism. When the seal is broken (either intentionally or accidentally), the locking pins are automatically disengaged from their slots, causing the partition panels to open without requiring complex manual operation or additional power sources.
3Reliability
If the partition is made completely secure with no release mechanism, then security is improved, but emergency accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The partition system transitions from a static secured state to a dynamic emergency state through the breakable seal mechanism. During normal conditions, the partition maintains a fixed secured position with locking pins engaged in slots. In emergency conditions, the seal breaks and the system dynamically transitions to an open state, allowing rapid accessibility while maintaining security during normal operation.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a security partition having a quick release emergency release system for a vehicle comprising: a partition frame attached to a front partition panel and a release partition panel having a release partition pin interface, partition locking interfaces, and an emergency panel system having a panel, at least one handles, panel locking means, and quick release locking means; wherein in emergency conditions, the panel locking means and the quick release locking means are activated to quickly disengage the panel from the release partition to provide an emergency exit for the secured occupant area of the vehicle.