The Doorknob Signal
We’ve seen it before, the universal sign of “I have company, go away” signal. Often taking form as a tie around a doorknob or the potted plant flipped over. There’s got to be a more high-tech way. The Doorknob Condition uses an innovated pulley system that makes the knob on the exterior recess inwards when pulled from the inside. Without a knob to use, there’s no way to get it. Sure it could be great for security but who are we kidding? We know exactly how a doorknob like this would be used. Too bad it doesn’t have a little timer to indicate when to come back.
Designer: Arnaud Lapierre
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I love, love, love the idea and want to purchase some of these doorknobs! Where can I find them and how soon?
This doorknob is not ADA compliant, so it could never be used in a hotel, motel or other commercial application. Additionally, the fire department would take exception to a device like this being used in buildings they are required to protect. What an unbelievably short-sighted design.
Response to Drew:
If the fire department needs in, a door handle or lack thereof would not pose an issue.
That is why they have axes and rams. Your comment is the same as saying the FD takes exception to locks and deadbolts.
I think the design is clever. Hotels and comercial apps would need some sort of override key, just like any other *locked* door, I wonder if that is the intent of the slot?
Nice work I would be interested in this product if it ever made it to prod.
COOL! nice doornob.
I wonder where i can get it. XD
http://www.arnaud-lapierre.com
What if someone accidently pushes in the doorknob from the
wrong side then you will never be able to open the door again!
i think thats so cool. i would so buy one.
brilliant and original!