Automatic sliding panel deadbolt lock assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sliding door deadbolt lock assemblies require manual operation and lack remote control and automation features, making it difficult for users to determine the lock's status and transition the pin between engaged and retracted positions without being present at the door.
Innovation Solution
A sliding panel lock system that includes a pin transitioning between engaged and retracted positions, using magnetic field sensing devices and a controller to automatically manage the pin's position and communicate its status wirelessly, allowing remote operation and integration with home automation systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the deadbolt lock assembly is positioned in the sliding door frame at the bottom tray, then the lock structure is compact and easy to install, but the user must bend down to manually operate the pin and cannot operate it remotely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the purely mechanical manual operation system with an automated electromechanical system. A motorized actuator is integrated into the deadbolt lock assembly to automatically transition the pin between engaged and retracted positions, eliminating the need for manual bending and operation while maintaining the compact bottom-tray installation position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a controller as an intermediary between the user and the pin mechanism. The controller receives signals (manual or automated) and actuates the pin through an electromechanical actuator, serving as a mediator that enables remote operation while keeping the physical lock structure in its compact installed position.
2Device complexity
If the pin is manually transitioned between engaged and retracted positions, then the lock assembly结构简单 (simple structure), but the user cannot determine pin status remotely and must be present at the door
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where sensors detect the pin's position (engaged or retracted) and transmit this status information to a controller, which then communicates it remotely to the user. This feedback loop provides real-time pin status information without requiring the user to be physically present at the door.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the simple mechanical pin structure with an enhanced electromechanical system that includes position sensors and wireless communication capabilities. The sensors detect pin position and the communication module transmits status information, adding electronic components to the originally simple mechanical structure.
3Device complexity
If the deadbolt lock assembly requires manual operation, then the device has fewer components and lower cost, but it cannot be integrated with home automation systems or alarm systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional deadbolt lock assembly that serves both traditional manual locking functions and modern automation integration functions. The controller can receive commands from multiple sources (manual input, home automation systems, alarm systems) and execute pin transitions accordingly, making the lock adaptable to various operational modes and system integrations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a controller as an intermediary layer between the physical pin mechanism and various control systems. This controller provides standardized interfaces for integration with home automation systems and alarm systems, enabling versatile connectivity while maintaining a relatively simple underlying mechanical structure.
4Ease of operation
If the pin transition requires user presence at the door, then the operation is simple and direct, but the user cannot operate the lock from anywhere remotely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the requirement for physical presence at the door with remote electronic control. A wireless communication module enables the user to send pin transition commands from anywhere within communication range, eliminating the need to travel to the door while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive remote interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication system as an intermediary between the user and the lock mechanism. This intermediary transmits control signals remotely, allowing the user to operate the pin from any location without physically approaching the door, thus saving travel time while preserving operational simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic and remote control of the sliding door lock, enhancing convenience and security by allowing users to operate the lock from anywhere and integrating with home automation systems for enhanced monitoring and alarm functionality.
Implementation Method 1
A first magnetic field sensing device is positioned at the retracted position of the pin... The first magnetic field sensing device is configured to detect a magnetic field generated by a first magnetic field generating device positioned on the pin
Data Source
AI summary
A sliding panel deadbolt lock assembly that is associated with a sliding panel that transitions between an open position and a closed position relative to a stationary panel that is coupled to the sliding panel. A sliding panel lock assembly includes a pin that transitions between an engaged position and a retracted position. A first magnetic field sensing device is positioned at the retracted position of the pin when the pin is in the retracted position to enable the sliding panel to transition from the closed position. The first magnetic field sensing device detects a magnetic field generated by a first magnetic field generating device positioned on the pin. The first magnetic field sensing device positioned at the retracted position of the pin is aligned with the first magnetic field generating device positioned on the pin when the pin is in the retracted position.