Wireless Latch Assembly for Secure Enclosure Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new latch assemblies that include the option of electrical operation, with a simpler and more cost-effective design, particularly for securing enclosures in clean environments.
Innovation Solution
A wireless latch assembly comprising a latch, a display, a sensor port, a wireless transceiver, and a processor that controls the latch, allowing for wireless communication and credential verification for secure access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wireless latch assembly with access control is implemented, then security and remote access capability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical key-based locking systems with a wireless electronic latch assembly that uses a motorized actuator, wireless transceiver, and microprocessor to control access. The mechanical latch mechanism is supplemented by electronic controls and wireless communication, eliminating the need for physical keys while increasing security and enabling remote access capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If electrical operation is added to the latch assembly, then remote access and monitoring capability are improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless latch assembly integrates multiple functions into a single device: mechanical latching, motorized actuation, wireless communication (WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC), credential verification, and monitoring capabilities. This multi-functional design allows the system to provide remote access and monitoring while using a consolidated component structure that can control manufacturing costs through integration.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication components are integrated into the latch, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines wireless communication modules (WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC), the motorized actuator, credential verification logic, and the mechanical latch mechanism into a single integrated wireless latch assembly. This merging of functions into one unit simplifies installation and operation while managing complexity through consolidation rather than separate components.
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless latch assembly comprises a latch for latching a secure space; a display configured to display information; a sensor port for coupling a sensor to the assembly and for receiving a signal corresponding to a condition associated with the secure space; a wireless transceiver for performing wireless communication with one or more wireless components external to the assembly; a processor coupled to the display and to the wireless transceiver for displaying information relating to operation of the assembly and the condition associated with the secure space, receiving a plurality of credentials relating to access to the secure space, detecting a user credential for access to the secure space, comparing the user credential to the plurality of credentials to determine when the user credential is valid, and enable operation of the latch to permit access to the secure space.