Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок by Yale and Bould Design Agency

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок by Yale and Bould Design Agency is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Залатая прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн мэблевых аксесуараў, фурнітуры і матэрыялаў Competition Category.

ЗолатаМэблевы аксесуар· 2024

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок

by Yale and Bould Design Agency

Client: Yale

Залатая прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Мэблевы аксесуар Category

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The Design

About Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок

Linus L2 — гэта разумны дзвярны замок, распрацаваны для ўстаноўкі на ўнутраным баку існуючых дзвярэй. Linus L2 дазваляе замыкаць і адмыкаць дзверы праз мабільны дадатак, асобную клавіятуру або бескантактавы счытвальнік метак, а стан дзвярэй можна правяраць дыстанцыйна. Дзве мантажныя пласціны дазваляюць мацаванне да многіх тыпаў замкоў і большасці цыліндраў, уключаючы дзверы, якія сустракаюцца ў Фінляндыі. Корпус металічны і вырабляецца метадам дакладнага ліцця. Памер прадукту быў зменшаны на дваццаць працэнтаў, а акумулятарны блок замяніў аднаразовыя элементы сілкавання.

The Recognition

About the Залатая прэмія A' Design Award

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок — пераможца Залатой прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца першакласным, цудоўным і выдатным дызайнам. Залатыя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай інавацыйныя, вельмі празорлівыя і бліскуча ўражальныя творы, якія адлюстроўваюць геніяльнасць, мудрасць і майстэрства сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок — гэта вельмі ўхваляльнае, тэндэнцыйнае і манументальнае вынаходніцтва, якое дае нябачаную раней каштоўнасць. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Залатую прэмію A' Design Award, — спектакулярны, паважаны праект, які вельмі карысны і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Разумны дзвярны замок выклікае моцныя пачуцці жадання, абуджае запал, заахвочвае творчасць і зачароўвае нас.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Designed to increase convenience while not reducing security, the Linus® L2 Smart Lock combines aesthetics, functionality, and innovation in one product. It perfectly blends with different architectural styles, from more traditional to the most contemporary. The shape and size of the product allow it to be installed across EMEIA, including Finnish doors which pose a unique design challenge. The lock has two mounting plates that allow it to be attached to many types of locks and most cylinders.
Dimensions & Packaging: Compatible Smartphone: Yale Home app for your iOS or Android smartphone.

Communication: Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 2.4 -5 GHz

Two-factor security: Your Yale Home account is protected with 2-factor authentication, which means that on top of your password, the system will check your identity based on either an email or phone number.

Encryption: 128-bit AES encryption

Product dimensions (W x H x D): 51.7mm x 146.2mm x 45.75mm (without thumb turn).

Battery type: Rechargeable battery pack with 2x 18650 Li-ion cells
Tags: smart lock, smart security, security made simple, smart home, home automation, lock
Production Technology: Utilising advanced manufacturing techniques, the Linus Smart Lock L2 embodies cutting-edge production technology. Precision casting methods were employed to craft its fully metal design, ensuring maximum quality and durability. Additionally, state-of-the-art assembly processes were implemented to integrate the strongest motor on the market seamlessly. For a faster, quieter, world-class lock experience.
Design Challenge: The most daunting challenge was engineering Linus L2 to accommodate the unique door specifications in Finland. The larger door seals exert an increased sideload on the lock mechanism, to address this we shrunk the product's size by 20% while simultaneously doubling the torque to 2.5Nm. Collaborative efforts between local teams in Finland and engineering teams in Sweden and Korea resulted in a compact, high-torque solution that seamlessly integrates without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Research: We employed a multidisciplinary approach combining design thinking, user research and technological feasibility studies using surveys, interviews, prototyping and market analysis gathered by global teams. Our insights guided the development of features such as Wi-Fi connectivity and the Yale Dot, enhancing user experience and convenience. Research informed strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with evolving market demands and sustainability goals, creating a next-generation access solution.
Inspiration: We wanted to expand Linus into new markets that use a 22mm Round Cylinder, to improve its performance, and to make it more sustainable. This was achieved by redesigning the motor and gear train to increase speed/torque to unlock/lock stubborn locks. Our sustainability aims were achieved by adding a rechargeable battery pack for high-power operations to remove the need for non-rechargeable cells, and by reducing the size of the product by 20% to use less material for a more sustainable product.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2021, with collaborative efforts spanning multiple continents across the globe. Teams were strategically positioned in Korea, Sweden, and the UK to leverage their respective expertise. Internal teams from Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa ensured the product's compatibility with diverse door locks, encompassing a broad spectrum of geographical and cultural contexts. Despite these logistical complexities, Linus L2 successfully launched in March 2024.
Operation Flow: Turn your regular door lock into a smart one. Following simple instructions on the Yale Home App, Linus L2 will fit to the inside of your existing door with all tools needed to fit the lock included in the box. Once installed, you can lock/unlock your door using the app, the keypad (sold separately) or by tapping your phone against our new NFC reader Yale Dot. Program the lock automatically to lock/unlock, or monitor the status of your door from anywhere in the world in the app.

The Linus L2 is battery-powered and can communicate directly to mobile phones via Bluetooth and therefore would not be affected by the power being removed. The only thing that would likely no longer function is the remote functionality (unlocking the lock when away from home). However, that is just because the router/internet in the customer's house would likely stop working.
Patents: Yale Dot trademark: year 2023, EUTM Registration No. 018898491
Yale Dot design: year 2023, RCD Registration No. 015038446-0001

Linus trademark, year 2016, reg. n. 1289066, jurisdictions: argentina, brazil, canada, chile, peru, taiwan, china, UK, turkey, EU

Linus design: year 2023, reg. n. 015001718, jurisdictions: EU, UK, IL, CN, TR, UAE
Team Members: Bould Design Agency
Image Credits: Yale, ASSA ABLOY group