Glass curtain wall module, system, control method, electronic equipment and storage medium
By using multi-layered composite glass curtain wall modules, the light transmittance and heat insulation performance can be dynamically adjusted. Combined with ventilation and dehumidification modules, the high energy consumption and heat island effect of traditional glass curtain walls in humid and hot regions are solved, thereby achieving energy conservation and improved comfort in buildings.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511355336.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional glass curtain walls have a high heat transfer coefficient in hot and humid climates, resulting in a large amount of solar radiation heat entering the interior in summer, leading to a significant heat island effect. Air conditioning systems operate at high loads for extended periods, resulting in a high proportion of energy consumption in the building's total energy consumption and exacerbating carbon emissions.
The glass curtain wall module adopts a multi-layer composite structure, including an outer light-transmitting layer, a light-transmitting adjustment layer, a light-transmitting heat-insulating layer, and an inner light-transmitting layer. It dynamically adjusts the light transmittance and heat insulation performance through intelligent materials, and optimizes the indoor light and heat environment by combining ventilation and dehumidification modules.
It reduces building energy consumption, shortens air conditioning system operating time, reduces carbon emissions, and improves building comfort and energy efficiency, making it suitable for hot and humid regions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of glass curtain wall technology, and in particular to a glass curtain wall module, system, control method, electronic device and storage medium. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of modern building technology, glass curtain walls have been widely used in high-rise buildings due to their transparency and aesthetics. However, the application of traditional glass curtain walls in hot and humid climates (such as the Lingnan region) has the following significant drawbacks:
[0003] Ordinary glass curtain walls have a high heat transfer coefficient, allowing a large amount of solar radiation heat to enter the interior during summer, resulting in a significant heat island effect. Due to insufficient insulation, air conditioning systems need to operate at high loads for extended periods, and their energy consumption accounts for a high proportion of the building's total energy consumption, exacerbating building carbon emissions. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a glass curtain wall module, system, control method, electronic device and storage medium that can adapt to regional climate characteristics and help reduce energy consumption.
[0005] This application provides the following technical solution:
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a glass curtain wall module, which includes an outer light-transmitting layer, a light-transmitting adjustment layer, a light-transmitting heat-insulating layer, and an inner light-transmitting layer arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside.
[0007] Furthermore, the outer light-transmitting layer is configured as a light-transmitting structure;
[0008] Furthermore, the light transmittance adjustment layer is configured to switch between at least two adjustable light transmittances;
[0009] Furthermore, the light-transmitting heat-insulating layer is configured as a light-transmitting structure, and the light-transmitting heat-insulating layer is used to insulate heat;
[0010] Furthermore, the inner light-transmitting layer is configured as a light-transmitting structure.
[0011] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the light-transmitting layer includes any one of the following dimming elements:
[0012] Suspended particle devices, electrochromic devices, and polymer-dispersed liquid crystal films.
[0013] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the light-transmitting heat-insulating layer is configured as a nano-aerogel heat-insulating layer.
[0014] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the outer light-transmitting layer is a transparent glass layer;
[0015] And / or, the inner light-transmitting layer is a transparent glass layer.
[0016] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the outer side of the outer light-transmitting layer has a patterned design that is adapted to the style of the surrounding architecture.
[0017] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the glass curtain wall module further includes a transparent photovoltaic film layer located between the outer light-transmitting layer and the light-transmitting regulating layer, the transparent photovoltaic film layer being used to convert light energy into electrical energy.
[0018] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the transparent photovoltaic film layer is configured as a flexible perovskite photovoltaic film.
[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a glass curtain wall system, the glass curtain wall system having a ventilation channel, the glass curtain wall system comprising:
[0020] Glass curtain wall module as described in any of the above embodiments;
[0021] A ventilation module, comprising a microporous plate and a circulating cooling pipe, wherein the circulating cooling pipe is disposed on the microporous plate and is circulated with a cooling medium;
[0022] A dehumidification module, comprising a rotary dehumidifier disposed in the ventilation duct.
[0023] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the circulating cooling pipeline includes a cooling pipe and a pump, the cooling pipe being disposed on the microporous plate, and the pump being connected to the cooling pipe;
[0024] Both the pump and the rotary dehumidifier are electrically connected to the power output interface of the transparent photovoltaic film layer of the glass curtain wall module.
[0025] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide a glass curtain wall control method, applied to a glass curtain wall system as described in any of the above embodiments, the glass curtain wall control method comprising:
[0026] Obtain climate change parameters for the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system over a future preset time period;
[0027] Based on the climate change parameters, generate operating instructions;
[0028] Based on the operating instructions, the operation of the light-transmitting adjustment layer, the ventilation module, and the dehumidification module is controlled.
[0029] In some embodiments of the third aspect, obtaining climate change parameters of the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system over a predetermined time period in the future includes:
[0030] Obtain environmental characteristic data corresponding to the glass curtain wall system. The environmental characteristic data is used to characterize the environmental category in which the glass curtain wall system is located. The environmental category includes parameters such as ambient temperature and humidity for any time period.
[0031] The environmental feature data is compared with the corresponding preset feature data to obtain the comparison result;
[0032] Based on the comparison results, the climate change pattern corresponding to the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the climate change parameters for a future preset time period are generated based on the operating mode.
[0033] In some embodiments of the third aspect, generating operating instructions based on the climate change parameters includes:
[0034] Obtain the mode correspondence relationship corresponding to the glass curtain wall system. The mode correspondence relationship is used to characterize the correspondence between climate change parameters and operating modes.
[0035] The climate change parameters are compared with the corresponding preset climate parameters to obtain the comparison results;
[0036] Based on the comparison results, the climate change pattern corresponding to the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the operation instructions are generated based on the climate change pattern.
[0037] In some embodiments of the third aspect, the method further includes:
[0038] The environmental characteristic data corresponding to the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located is obtained. The environmental characteristic data includes outdoor environmental characteristic data and indoor environmental characteristic data. The outdoor environmental characteristic data includes light intensity, temperature, humidity and wind speed, and the indoor environmental characteristic data includes carbon dioxide concentration and thermal comfort index in the air.
[0039] The environmental feature data is input into a deep learning model, which outputs the target environment category.
[0040] Based on the target environment category, the corresponding operating mode of the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the climate change parameters for a future preset time period are generated based on the operating mode.
[0041] In some embodiments of the third aspect, controlling the operation of the light-transmitting layer, the ventilation module, and the dehumidification module based on the operating instructions includes:
[0042] In response to the operating command, the ventilation intensity is adjusted via the ventilation module;
[0043] In response to the operating command, the humidity is adjusted via the dehumidification module;
[0044] In response to the operating command, the light transmittance is adjusted through the light transmittance adjustment layer.
[0045] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device, comprising: a memory for storing a computer program; and a processor for executing the computer program to implement the glass curtain wall control method as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0046] Fifthly, embodiments of this application also provide a storage medium for storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the glass curtain wall control method as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0047] The embodiments of this application have the following advantages:
[0048] This application provides a glass curtain wall module with a multi-layered composite structure design. The modules achieve dynamic adjustment and efficient heat insulation through the synergistic effect of each layer. The outermost light-transmitting layer uses high-transmittance materials (such as tempered glass) to ensure the building's transparency while resisting external wind and rain erosion. The light-transmittance adjustment layer is located inside the outer light-transmitting layer and uses smart materials (such as electrochromic glass and liquid crystal dimming film) to dynamically switch light transmittance. For example: High light transmittance mode: Maintains high light transmittance in winter or on cloudy days to introduce natural light and reduce lighting energy consumption. Low light transmittance mode: Reduces light transmittance during strong summer sunlight to reduce solar radiation heat entering the interior and alleviate the heat island effect.
[0049] The light-transmitting heat insulation layer uses low-emissivity (Low-E) coated glass or vacuum insulation materials to reflect infrared rays while maintaining light transmittance, blocking external heat transfer inward and reducing air conditioning load. The innermost light-transmitting layer further ensures indoor lighting needs and forms a double-layered heat-insulating air cavity with the insulation layer, improving overall thermal performance. The light-transmitting adjustment layer can automatically switch its transmittance based on sensor data (such as light intensity and temperature) or user commands, dynamically optimizing the indoor light and heat environment in conjunction with the static heat insulation function of the light-transmitting heat insulation layer.
[0050] Therefore, the light-transmitting adjustment layer dynamically blocks solar radiation, reducing the cooling load of air conditioning in summer; the light-transmitting heat insulation layer continuously inhibits heat conduction, comprehensively reducing the building's total energy consumption, especially suitable for hot and humid regions. The high light transmittance mode fully utilizes natural light and solar radiation heat in winter, reducing heating and lighting energy consumption. Intelligent adjustment of light transmittance avoids strong glare and localized overheating, achieving a uniform and gentle distribution of light and heat. Reducing the operating time and energy consumption of the air conditioning system directly reduces building carbon emissions, meeting the requirements of sustainable development. The multi-layered light-transmitting design maintains the modernity and transparency of the glass curtain wall, while modular assembly adapts to different building forms. It reduces the high-load operation time of air conditioning, reduces equipment wear, and extends its service life.
[0051] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a glass curtain wall system provided by an embodiment of this application is shown from one perspective;
[0054] Figure 2 This illustration shows a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a glass curtain wall system provided by an embodiment of this application;
[0055] Figure 3 This illustration shows a structural schematic diagram from one perspective of a ventilation module provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0056] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a glass curtain wall control method provided by an embodiment of this application is shown;
[0057] Figure 5 An internal structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0058] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0059] 100 - Electronic device; 110 - Processor; 120 - Memory; 121 - Operating system; 122 - Computer program; 130 - Power supply; 140 - Communication interface; 150 - Input / output interface; 160 - Communication bus;
[0060] 200 - Glass curtain wall module; 210 - External light-transmitting layer; 220 - Transparent photovoltaic film layer; 230 - Light transmission regulating layer; 240 - Light-transmitting heat insulation layer; 250 - Internal light-transmitting layer;
[0061] 300-Dehumidification module;
[0062] 400 - Ventilation module; 410 - Microporous plate; 420 - Cooling pipe; 430 - Exhaust pump;
[0063] 500 - Ventilation duct. Detailed Implementation
[0064] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0065] It should be noted that when an element is said to be "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is said to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. Conversely, when an element is said to be "directly" on another element, there is no intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0066] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0067] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0068] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the template description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0069] In related technologies, with the development of modern building technology, glass curtain walls are widely used in high-rise buildings due to their transparency and aesthetics. However, the application of traditional glass curtain walls in hot and humid climates (such as the Lingnan region) has the following significant drawbacks: ordinary glass curtain walls have a high heat transfer coefficient, allowing a large amount of solar radiation heat to enter the interior in summer, resulting in a significant heat island effect. Due to insufficient thermal insulation, the air conditioning system needs to operate at high load for extended periods, and its energy consumption accounts for a high proportion of the building's total energy consumption, exacerbating building carbon emissions.
[0070] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a glass curtain wall module 200. The glass curtain wall module 200 includes an outer light-transmitting layer 210, a light-transmitting adjustment layer 230, a light-transmitting heat-insulating layer 240, and an inner light-transmitting layer 250 arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The outer light-transmitting layer 210 is configured to transmit light. The light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 is configured to switch between at least two adjustable light transmittances. The light-transmitting heat-insulating layer 240 is configured to transmit light and is used to insulate heat. The inner light-transmitting layer 250 is configured to transmit light.
[0071] In these embodiments, a glass curtain wall module 200 provided in this application includes a four-layer structure arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside: an outer light-transmitting layer 210, a light-transmitting regulating layer 230, a light-transmitting heat-insulating layer 240, and an inner light-transmitting layer 250. The layers are bonded and fixed together by sealing strips or structural adhesive, forming a closed cavity to improve overall airtightness and thermal performance.
[0072] The outer light-transmitting layer 210 is made of high-strength, low-reflection glass, preferably ultra-clear tempered glass, with a thickness of 8 to 12 mm. Its surface may optionally be coated with an anti-fouling coating or a hydrophilic coating to reduce dust adsorption and enhance rainwater self-cleaning ability. The outer light-transmitting layer 210 primarily functions to resist external environmental forces (wind pressure, rain, snow, etc.) while allowing light to enter.
[0073] The light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 is one of the key functional components of this application and is configured to be able to switch between at least two light transmittance adjustment states. In one embodiment, the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 uses electrochromic glass, and its light transmittance can be dynamically adjusted between 5% and 70%. The control signal is provided by the control system, which automatically adjusts the light transmittance according to factors such as indoor light intensity, temperature, time, etc., so as to achieve a balance between energy conservation and comfort.
[0074] In another embodiment, the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 can also use a liquid crystal dimming film to achieve the switching of the light-transmitting state through an electric signal or an electric drive device. For example, when the sun is strong, it switches to a low light-transmitting state to reduce the entry of solar radiation heat; when it is cloudy or at night, it switches to a high light-transmitting state to ensure natural lighting.
[0075] The light-transmitting and heat-insulating layer 240 uses materials with high visible light transmittance and good infrared blocking performance, such as Low-E coated glass or laminated insulating glass. In one embodiment, its structure is a three-layer glass structure, and an inert gas (such as argon or krypton) is filled in the middle to further improve the heat insulation performance. The main function of this layer is to isolate solar radiation heat while maintaining good light transmittance and avoiding affecting building lighting due to complete blockage.
[0076] In another embodiment, the light-transmitting and heat-insulating layer 240 can also integrate a nano heat-insulating film or a phase change energy storage material to absorb part of the heat during the day and slowly release it at night, thereby alleviating the change in the indoor and outdoor temperature difference.
[0077] The inner light-transmitting layer 250 uses clear float glass or laminated safety glass with a thickness of 6 to 10 mm, which is mainly used to ensure the safety and aesthetics on the indoor side. Its surface can also be provided with an anti-glare treatment to improve visual comfort. In addition, the inner light-transmitting layer 250 can also integrate a touch panel or a display element to be linked with the intelligent control system to achieve user interaction functions.
[0078] The glass curtain wall module 200 of this application also includes a control system (not shown) connected to the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230. The control system includes a sensor group (such as a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor), a data processor 110, and an actuator. The system collects environmental parameters, combines preset strategies or user settings, and dynamically adjusts the light transmittance of the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230, thereby optimizing the indoor thermal environment and lighting requirements.
[0079] For example, at noon in summer, when the outdoor light intensity exceeds the threshold, the control system switches the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 to the low light-transmitting mode to reduce the entry of solar radiation heat into the room; while in the morning, evening or cloudy days, it switches to the high light-transmitting mode to maximize the use of natural lighting and reduce lighting energy consumption.
[0080] In addition to the specific embodiments described above, this application may also have the following embodiments:
[0081] The materials for each layer can be customized according to different climate zones; for example, in cold regions, a light-transmitting and heat-insulating layer 240 with stronger thermal insulation performance can be added. The control system can be connected to building automation systems or IoT platforms to achieve remote monitoring and centralized management.
[0082] For high-rise buildings, multiple glass curtain wall modules can be spliced together to form a large-area curtain wall system, and the overall adjustment can be achieved through a unified control system.
[0083] Clearly, the glass curtain wall module 200 adopts a multi-layered composite structure design, achieving dynamic adjustment and efficient heat insulation through the synergistic effect of each layer. The outermost light-transmitting layer 210, as the outermost structure, uses high-transmittance materials (such as tempered glass) to ensure the building's transparency while resisting external wind and rain erosion. The light-transmittance adjustment layer 230 is located inside the outer light-transmitting layer 210, achieving dynamic switching of light transmittance through smart materials (such as electrochromic glass, liquid crystal dimming film, etc.). For example: High light transmittance mode: maintaining high light transmittance in winter or on cloudy days to introduce natural light and reduce lighting energy consumption. Low light transmittance mode: reducing light transmittance during strong sunlight in summer to reduce solar radiation heat entering the interior and alleviate the heat island effect.
[0084] The light-transmitting heat insulation layer 240 uses low-emissivity (Low-E) coated glass or vacuum insulation material to reflect infrared rays while maintaining light transmittance, blocking external heat transfer inward and reducing air conditioning load. The inner light-transmitting layer 250, as the innermost structure, further ensures indoor lighting requirements and forms a double-layered heat-insulating air cavity with the insulation layer, improving overall thermal performance. The light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 can automatically switch its light transmittance based on sensor data (such as light intensity and temperature) or user commands, dynamically optimizing the indoor light and heat environment in conjunction with the static heat insulation function of the light-transmitting heat insulation layer 240.
[0085] Therefore, the light-transmitting regulating layer 230 dynamically blocks solar radiation, reducing the cooling load of air conditioning in summer; the light-transmitting heat insulation layer 240 continuously inhibits heat conduction, comprehensively reducing the building's total energy consumption, especially suitable for hot and humid regions. The high light transmittance mode fully utilizes natural light and solar radiation heat in winter, reducing heating and lighting energy consumption. Intelligent adjustment of light transmittance avoids strong glare and localized overheating, achieving a uniform and gentle distribution of light and heat. Reducing the operating time and energy consumption of the air conditioning system directly reduces building carbon emissions, meeting the requirements of sustainable development. The multi-layered light-transmitting design maintains the modern feel and transparency of the glass curtain wall, while modular assembly adapts to different building forms. It reduces the high-load operating time of air conditioning, reduces equipment wear, and extends its service life.
[0086] It achieves a synergistic improvement in cultural preservation, environmental regulation, intelligent operation, and economic benefits. In terms of preservation, the high-precision antique design integrates regional traditional architectural elements, meeting the requirements for cultural relic protection. Regarding environmental performance, it significantly improves the indoor microclimate, effectively reducing temperature and regulating humidity, thus reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, it is equipped with self-cleaning and long-lasting anti-mildew functions, significantly improving operational reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
[0087] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 includes any of the following dimming elements: a suspended particle device, an electrochromic device, and a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal film.
[0088] In these embodiments, these dimming elements all have the ability to controllably adjust light transmittance, making them suitable for different application scenarios and control requirements. The following sections provide detailed descriptions of three typical implementation methods.
[0089] In one embodiment, the light-transmitting layer 230 employs a suspended particle device (SPD) as a dimming element. This device consists of a suspended particle solution sandwiched between two transparent conductive substrates. When no voltage is applied, the suspended particles are randomly arranged, blocking most light from passing through, and the glass appears dark. When a voltage is applied, the particles align in an orderly manner along the electric field direction, allowing light to pass through, and the glass appears bright.
[0090] SPD (Supervisory Power Distribution) smart glass offers advantages such as fast response, wide dimming range, and continuous adjustment, making it suitable for building environments with high requirements for lighting and shading. For example, in office spaces, the glass transmittance can be adjusted in real time according to changes in indoor illuminance, thereby reducing energy consumption for artificial lighting and air conditioning systems.
[0091] In another embodiment, the light transmittance adjustment layer 230 employs an electrochromic device (ECD) as a dimming element. Electrochromic glass alters the redox state of the material by applying an external voltage, thereby inducing a color change and adjusting the light transmittance. Its typical structure includes a transparent conductive layer, an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte layer, an ion storage layer, and a counter electrode layer.
[0092] Electrochromic devices offer excellent energy efficiency and stability, maintaining their current color even when power is off. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for applications requiring sustained light transmission over extended periods. For example, in residential buildings, users can use a mobile app to set different light transmission modes for different times of day to optimize indoor lighting and temperature.
[0093] In another embodiment, the light transmittance adjustment layer 230 uses a polymer dispersed liquid crystal film (PDLC) as a dimming element. The PDLC film is composed of liquid crystal microdroplets dispersed in a polymer matrix. When no electricity is applied, the liquid crystal molecules are randomly arranged, causing light to scatter and the glass to appear foggy. When electricity is applied, the liquid crystal molecules are aligned, allowing light to pass through directly and the glass to become transparent.
[0094] PDLC films offer privacy protection and are widely used in venues with high visual isolation requirements, such as conference rooms, hospitals, and hotels. Combined with the intelligent control system described in this application, the PDLC layer can automatically switch between transparent and frosted states based on time, personnel activity, or ambient brightness, enhancing flexibility and comfort.
[0095] All three dimming elements described above can be connected to the intelligent control system of this application. The control system dynamically adjusts the operating state of the dimming elements based on collected environmental parameters (such as light intensity, temperature, humidity, time, etc.). For example:
[0096] On a sunny summer noon, when the system determines that the outdoor sunlight is too strong, it automatically switches the light transmission adjustment layer 230 to a low light transmission state.
[0097] On cloudy days or in the evening, when the system detects insufficient natural indoor lighting, it switches to a high light transmittance mode.
[0098] Users can also personalize their dimming strategies by manually entering commands or using preset programs.
[0099] In addition, the control system can also be linked with building automation systems (BAS), smart home platforms or IoT devices to achieve functions such as remote control, centralized management and energy consumption analysis.
[0100] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting heat insulation layer 240 is configured as a nano-aerogel heat insulation layer.
[0101] In these embodiments, the light-transmitting heat-insulating layer 240 is made of nano-aerogel material. Nano-aerogel is a solid material with extremely low density and high porosity. Its unique microstructure endows it with excellent heat insulation performance and good light transmission, making it particularly suitable for building exterior wall systems that require efficient heat insulation while maintaining good lighting effects.
[0102] Nano-aerogel insulation layers are typically composed of silica or other metal oxides, synthesized via a sol-gel method and then subjected to supercritical drying or freeze-drying. The pore size of this material is much smaller than the mean free path of air molecules, thus significantly limiting the heat conduction path of air molecules and achieving excellent insulation performance.
[0103] In one specific embodiment of this application, the nano-aerogel can be used directly as part of the light-transmitting and heat-insulating layer 240 in the form of a thin sheet, or embedded in the cavity between double or multi-layered glass to form a composite structure. For example:
[0104] Single-layer structure: The nano-aerogel is processed into a transparent sheet and fixed between the outer light-transmitting layer 210 and the inner light-transmitting layer 250 by optical transparent adhesive.
[0105] Sandwich structure: Nano-aerogel particles or sheets are filled between two layers of glass, and the edges are sealed to form a stable thermal insulation unit. This structure not only improves thermal insulation performance but also effectively prevents the aerogel from becoming damp, thus affecting its transparency and thermal insulation effect.
[0106] In some embodiments, the outer light-transmitting layer 210 is a transparent glass layer, and the inner light-transmitting layer 250 is a transparent glass layer.
[0107] In these embodiments, the outer light-transmitting layer 210 is a transparent glass layer. This transparent glass layer not only needs to have good light transmission performance, but also needs to have sufficient strength to resist the influence of the external environment, such as wind pressure, rain, snow and other natural factors. The selection of materials for the transparent glass layer is crucial and directly affects the durability and safety of the entire glass curtain wall module 200.
[0108] The outer light-transmitting layer 210 is preferably made of high-strength, low-reflection glass material, such as ultra-clear tempered glass. Ultra-clear tempered glass not only has high light transmittance but also few surface defects, resulting in excellent visual effects.
[0109] To enhance the weather resistance of the glass and reduce dust adhesion, an anti-fouling coating or a hydrophilic coating can be applied to the surface of the outer light-transmitting layer 210. These special coatings help rainwater self-clean, keeping the glass surface clean and extending its service life.
[0110] Similarly, in one embodiment, the inner light-transmitting layer 250 is also a transparent glass layer. As a layer that is in direct contact with the interior space, the inner light-transmitting layer 250 must not only ensure sufficient light transmission, but also consider safety and aesthetics.
[0111] The inner light-transmitting layer 250 can be made of either clear float glass or laminated safety glass. Clear float glass is widely used due to its mature production process and cost-effectiveness; laminated safety glass provides additional safety protection, as it will not easily break even when impacted, and the fragments will not fly, thus improving the safety of the residents.
[0112] Considering the indoor environment, the surface of the inner light-transmitting layer 250 can be treated with anti-glare to improve visual comfort, which is especially important in direct sunlight or at night when there is reflection. In addition, the inner light-transmitting layer 250 can also integrate a touch panel or display element to realize interactive functions with the intelligent control system and increase the convenience of user operation.
[0113] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer translucent layer 210 has a patterned design on its outer side, the pattern being adapted to the style of the surrounding architecture.
[0114] In these embodiments, the outer translucent layer 210 is decorated with patterns on its outer side. These patterns can be customized to suit the specific application scenario, adapting to the overall style or regional cultural characteristics of the building complex where the glass curtain wall is located. This design not only enhances the decorative appeal of the glass curtain wall module 200 but also improves the harmony and artistic expression of the building's exterior.
[0115] Traditional glass curtain walls mostly use single transparent or reflective glass, lacking personalized expression and easily causing visual monotony or even light pollution. This application achieves the following functions by setting specific patterns on the outer surface of the outer light-transmitting layer 210:
[0116] Aesthetic enhancement: Enrich the building facade effect through pattern design and enhance the visual sense of layering;
[0117] Cultural integration: It can incorporate regional cultural elements (such as traditional window decorations and landscape paintings from the Lingnan region) to reflect the integration of architecture and culture;
[0118] To achieve harmony and unity with the surrounding architectural style, the design of the patterns should consider the following aspects:
[0119] Architectural styles: Modern minimalist architecture can use geometric lines or abstract patterns; classical Chinese architecture can use traditional patterns, such as cloud patterns, meander patterns, and wooden lattice patterns.
[0120] Regional culture: For example, in the Lingnan region, elements such as window lattice patterns, water ripples, and bamboo shadows from Lingnan gardens can be introduced to enhance local characteristics;
[0121] Color matching: Select appropriate pattern colors based on the main color scheme of the building to ensure overall harmony and aesthetics;
[0122] Lighting effects: When designing, the influence of changes in the angle of sunlight on the presentation of the pattern should be considered, so that the pattern presents different light and shadow changes at different times, enhancing the dynamic aesthetics.
[0123] In some embodiments, the glass curtain wall module 200 further includes a transparent photovoltaic film layer 220, which is located between the outer light-transmitting layer 210 and the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230, and is used to convert light energy into electrical energy.
[0124] In these embodiments, the glass curtain wall module 200 also includes a transparent photovoltaic film layer 220. This transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 is integrated inside or on the surface of the glass curtain wall to convert received solar energy into electrical energy, thereby giving the building self-powering capability, improving energy efficiency, and reducing dependence on the external power grid.
[0125] A transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 is sandwiched between double or multiple layers of glass to form a sealed unit. This method not only protects the photovoltaic film from the effects of the external environment and extends its service life, but also maintains the overall aesthetics of the glass curtain wall.
[0126] The transparent photovoltaic film is directly attached to the surface of the outer light-transmitting layer 210 or the inner light-transmitting layer 250, or clamped in place. This design facilitates installation and maintenance, and allows for the replacement of different types of photovoltaic films to adapt to different lighting conditions or power generation needs.
[0127] Transparent photovoltaic films are typically composed of organic or inorganic materials with photoelectric conversion capabilities, and their main performance indicators include:
[0128] Light transmittance: In order not to affect indoor lighting, the light transmittance of transparent photovoltaic film should not be less than 30%, preferably products in the range of 40% to 60%.
[0129] Photovoltaic conversion efficiency: Generally speaking, the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of transparent photovoltaic films is between 7% and 15%, while high-efficiency products can reach about 20%.
[0130] Weather resistance and stability: Considering long-term exposure to outdoor environments, the selected materials must have good UV resistance, oxidation resistance and waterproof properties to ensure long-term stable operation.
[0131] The application of the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 is not limited to simple energy harvesting; it can also be combined with intelligent control systems to achieve more functions.
[0132] When sufficient indoor light is detected, the system can automatically adjust the state of the light-transmitting layer 230 to reduce the workload of the transparent photovoltaic film and optimize overall energy consumption.
[0133] Energy storage and distribution: By connecting battery packs or other energy storage devices, excess electricity generated during the day can be stored and used at night or on cloudy days to ensure uninterrupted power supply; integrated sensor network to monitor power generation, power consumption and other information in each area in real time, facilitating refined management and optimized scheduling.
[0134] In some embodiments, the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 is configured as a flexible perovskite photovoltaic film.
[0135] In these embodiments, the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 is a flexible perovskite photovoltaic film. The lightweight and flexible properties of flexible perovskite photovoltaic films make them ideal for use in building-integrated photovoltaic systems, such as glass curtain wall modules 200.
[0136] Perovskite solar cells can theoretically achieve a photoelectric conversion efficiency of up to 33%, with actual products already reaching over 20%, approaching or even exceeding the efficiency of traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells. Due to the use of plastic or other flexible substrate materials, perovskite photovoltaic films are lightweight and easily bent, adapting to various complex building surfaces, including curved or irregular shapes. By adjusting the thickness and structure of the perovskite material, different levels of transparency can be created to meet the lighting needs of different scenarios while ensuring high power generation efficiency.
[0137] Flexible perovskite photovoltaic films can be directly attached to existing building structures without the need for complex support systems, simplifying the construction process and reducing installation costs. By sandwiching the flexible perovskite photovoltaic film between double or multiple layers of glass to form a sealed unit, the photovoltaic film is protected from external environmental influences while maintaining the overall aesthetics and safety of the curtain wall.
[0138] For example, the flexible perovskite photovoltaic film can be directly or fixedly attached to the surface of the outer light-transmitting layer 210 or the inner light-transmitting layer 250, which facilitates installation and subsequent maintenance, and also facilitates replacement or upgrading of the photovoltaic film as needed.
[0139] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, this application also provides a glass curtain wall system. The glass curtain wall system has a ventilation channel 500 and includes a glass curtain wall module 200, a ventilation module 400, and a dehumidification module 300. The ventilation module 400 includes a microporous plate 410 and 420 circulating cooling pipes. The 420 circulating cooling pipes are disposed on the microporous plate 410 and are circulated with a cooling medium. The dehumidification module 300 includes a rotary dehumidifier disposed in the ventilation channel 500.
[0140] In these embodiments, this application also provides a glass curtain wall system. This system not only possesses excellent lighting and energy-saving performance but also integrates ventilation and dehumidification functions into its structural design, forming a multifunctional integrated building envelope system. This system is suitable for hot and humid climates (such as the Lingnan region), effectively improving the indoor thermal and humidity environment, enhancing building comfort, and reducing air conditioning energy consumption.
[0141] Glass curtain wall systems include:
[0142] Glass curtain wall module 200: Used to construct the exterior wall structure of buildings, realizing functions such as light transmission, heat insulation, and light adjustment;
[0143] Ventilation module 400: Located between or behind glass curtain wall modules 200, used to introduce outdoor air and perform preliminary cooling treatment;
[0144] Dehumidification module 300: Linked with ventilation module 400, it is used to remove high humidity components contained in the air entering the room;
[0145] Ventilation duct 500: Located inside or in conjunction with the glass curtain wall system, serving as a path for airflow to achieve natural or mechanical ventilation.
[0146] The ventilation module 400 includes a microperforated plate 410, which is installed on the inside or outside of the glass curtain wall system. Its surface has uniformly distributed micro-perforations that allow airflow to pass through while blocking larger particles and rainwater from entering.
[0147] Circulating cooling pipes 420: embedded or attached to the microporous plate 410, the pipes carry a cooling medium (such as cold water or low-temperature refrigerant) to pre-cool the air flowing through the microporous plate 410.
[0148] Example: During the high-temperature period in summer, the outside air first enters the ventilation channel 500 through the micro-perforated plate 410. During this process, it is cooled by the cooling water in the circulating cooling pipe 420, thereby reducing the temperature of the air sent into the room and reducing the air conditioning load.
[0149] The dehumidification module 300 includes a rotary dehumidifier, which is installed inside or connected to the ventilation duct 500 to efficiently dehumidify the incoming air. The rotary dehumidifier consists of a honeycomb-shaped rotor made of moisture-absorbing material (such as silica gel, molecular sieve, etc.), and completes the two stages of moisture absorption and regeneration alternately through rotation.
[0150] Example: When humid air passes through the dehumidifier, moisture is adsorbed onto its surface. Simultaneously, another portion of hot, dry air passes through the dehumidifier in the opposite direction, carrying away the adsorbed moisture and completing the regeneration process. This cycle repeats continuously, ensuring a stable and consistent dehumidification effect.
[0151] The ventilation module 400 and dehumidification module 300 of the glass curtain wall system of this application can operate in coordination as follows:
[0152] Outdoor air first enters the ventilation duct 500 through the microporous plate 410. As it passes through the circulating cooling pipe 420, the air is cooled to a lower temperature. The cooled air continues to flow to the rotary dehumidifier, where water vapor is adsorbed and removed. The cooled and dehumidified air is finally delivered into the indoor space, significantly improving the indoor thermal and humidity environment. Simultaneously, the control system dynamically adjusts the fan airflow, cooling water flow, and rotary dehumidifier speed based on feedback from indoor temperature and humidity sensors, achieving energy-saving control.
[0153] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the circulating cooling pipe 420 includes a cooling pipe 420 and a pump 430. The cooling pipe 420 is arranged on the microporous plate 410, and the pump 430 is connected to the cooling pipe 420. Both the pump 430 and the rotary dehumidifier are electrically connected to the power output interface 130 of the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 of the glass curtain wall module 200.
[0154] In these embodiments, the circulating cooling pipes 420 in the ventilation module 400 include:
[0155] Cooling pipes 420 are arranged in a serpentine or mesh pattern on the inner side of the microporous plate 410 or embedded in its internal structure. The cooling pipes 420 are made of a metal material with good thermal conductivity (such as copper or aluminum alloy) to ensure rapid heat transfer.
[0156] Pump 430: Forms a closed loop with cooling pipe 420, used to drive the cooling medium to continuously circulate within cooling pipe 420. Pump 430 can be a small DC water pump, featuring low power consumption and high efficiency.
[0157] Example: The cooling medium can be water, ethylene glycol aqueous solution, or other low-temperature refrigerants, selected according to the actual ambient temperature and antifreeze requirements.
[0158] When outside air enters the ventilation duct 500 through the micro-perforated plate 410, it first comes into contact with the cooling pipe 420 and the micro-perforated plate 410. The heat in the air is absorbed and carried away by the cooling medium, thereby achieving pre-cooling of the incoming air. This process effectively reduces the temperature of the air supplied to the room and reduces the load on the air conditioning system.
[0159] In a key improvement of this application, both the pump 430 and the rotary dehumidifier are electrically connected to the power output interface 130 of the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 on the glass curtain wall module 200, forming a self-powered intelligent control system.
[0160] As mentioned earlier, the glass curtain wall module 200 integrates a transparent photovoltaic film layer 220, preferably a flexible perovskite photovoltaic film, which has good light transmittance and high photoelectric conversion efficiency. This photovoltaic film layer can convert sunlight into electrical energy during the day and supply power to relevant electrical equipment through a built-in or external power management module 130.
[0161] The pump 430 and the rotary dehumidifier are connected to the power output interface 130 of the transparent photovoltaic film layer 220 via wires or flexible circuits. Under sufficient sunlight conditions, the photovoltaic film layer directly powers the equipment, achieving zero grid energy consumption operation.
[0162] During nighttime or cloudy days when sunlight is insufficient, the system can switch to power from an energy storage device (such as a lithium battery pack) or connect to mains power as a backup power source 130 to ensure stable operation of the system around the clock. The control system can automatically adjust the flow rate of the exhaust pump 430 and the operating status of the rotary dehumidifier based on indoor temperature and humidity sensor data to achieve on-demand energy supply and energy-saving control.
[0163] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, this application also provides a glass curtain wall control method, applied to the glass curtain wall system as described in any of the above embodiments, the glass curtain wall control method comprising the following steps:
[0164] Step S100: Obtain climate change parameters for the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system in the future within a preset time period.
[0165] In this step, the control system acquires future climate change parameters related to the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located by connecting to external meteorological data sources or a local sensor network. These parameters include, but are not limited to:
[0166] Outdoor temperature, humidity, and wind speed;
[0167] Solar radiation intensity and incident angle;
[0168] Auxiliary information such as rainfall probability and air quality index (AQI);
[0169] Temperature and humidity inside the building, and the activity of people (collected through indoor sensors).
[0170] Example: The control system connects to the city's meteorological service platform to obtain hourly weather forecast data for the next 6 or 24 hours, and analyzes the changing trends of solar radiation received by glass curtain walls in different areas by combining factors such as the building's location, orientation, and obstructions.
[0171] Step S200: Generate operating instructions based on the climate change parameters.
[0172] Based on the acquired climate change parameters, the control system uses a pre-defined algorithm model (such as fuzzy control, neural network prediction, or rule engine) to comprehensively analyze the parameters and generate corresponding operating instructions. These operating instructions are used to control the actions of the following components:
[0173] Control the light transmittance of the light-regulating layer 230 (e.g., dimming electrochromic glass to reduce heat radiation entry). Start or stop the exhaust pump 430 and adjust the cooling medium flow rate to adapt to changes in outdoor temperature. Adjust the operating frequency or regeneration temperature of the rotary dehumidifier to cope with fluctuations in air humidity. Before extreme weather arrives, start relevant equipment in advance to regulate the environment and avoid sudden load shocks.
[0174] Example: When the system determines that the outdoor temperature will rise above 35°C and the relative humidity will exceed 70% within the next two hours, it will automatically reduce the light transmittance of the light-transmitting layer 230 and increase the operating intensity of the ventilation module 400 and the dehumidification module 300 to maintain indoor comfort.
[0175] Step S300: Based on the operation command, control the operation of the light transmission adjustment layer 230, the ventilation module 400 and the dehumidification module 300.
[0176] In this step, the control system sends control signals to each functional module according to the generated operating instructions to achieve coordinated control:
[0177] The controller outputs a voltage or current signal to the electrochromic glass, PDLC film, or SPD device to switch it to a low light transmittance state.
[0178] Based on the comparison between the current indoor and outdoor temperature difference and the set value, the speed of the pump is dynamically adjusted to 430, and the circulation speed of the cooling medium is controlled.
[0179] If the outdoor air is cool, the air intake can be increased to improve the natural ventilation effect.
[0180] Control the motor speed and temperature setting of the rotary dehumidifier to match the current air humidity level;
[0181] If the indoor humidity is detected to be lower than the set threshold, the dehumidifier can be paused to save energy.
[0182] In these embodiments, this application also provides a glass curtain wall control method for intelligent control of the aforementioned glass curtain wall system integrating a light-transmitting adjustment layer 230, a ventilation module 400, and a dehumidification module 300. This method predicts environmental change trends and formulates control strategies in advance, thereby achieving energy-saving, comfortable, and efficient building environment management.
[0183] To improve the system's response accuracy and energy-saving performance, the control system may also have the following functions:
[0184] Real-time feedback adjustment: The system continuously monitors indoor temperature, humidity, light transmittance, air flow rate and other parameters through built-in sensors, compares them with the set targets, and dynamically adjusts the control strategy.
[0185] Historical data analysis and learning: The system records daily operating data and continuously optimizes the control logic through machine learning algorithms to improve prediction accuracy and energy efficiency.
[0186] User interaction and manual intervention: Users can view the current operating status through a mobile app or central control panel, and manually adjust the operating mode when necessary to meet personalized needs.
[0187] In one case, an office building adopted the glass curtain wall control method described in this application. The system obtains daily weather data from a meteorological platform every morning and generates a daily operating strategy accordingly. During the day, it makes fine adjustments based on real-time sensor data to ensure the indoor temperature and humidity remain within the set range. Actual measurement data shows that, under the same climatic conditions, compared to traditional passive control schemes, this system reduces air conditioning energy consumption while improving user satisfaction.
[0188] For example, it supports AI deep learning models, introduces more complex AI algorithms, and achieves higher accuracy in environmental prediction and control decisions.
[0189] In some embodiments, obtaining climate change parameters of the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system over a preset future time period includes:
[0190] Obtain environmental characteristic data corresponding to the glass curtain wall system. The environmental characteristic data is used to characterize the environmental category in which the glass curtain wall system is located. The environmental category includes parameters such as ambient temperature and humidity for any time period.
[0191] The environmental feature data is compared with the corresponding preset feature data to obtain the comparison result;
[0192] Based on the comparison results, the climate change pattern corresponding to the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the climate change parameters for a future preset time period are generated based on the operating mode.
[0193] Specific implementation of obtaining climate change parameters for the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system over a future preset time period.
[0194] In these embodiments, to more accurately predict climate change parameters of the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system within a predetermined future time period, this application proposes a method based on environmental characteristic data analysis. This method includes the following detailed steps:
[0195] Step S110: Obtain environmental characteristic data corresponding to the glass curtain wall system.
[0196] First, the control system needs to collect various environmental characteristic data related to the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located. This data is used to characterize the basic category and characteristics of the environment. Environmental characteristic data may include, but is not limited to:
[0197] Geographic information: such as latitude and longitude coordinates, altitude;
[0198] Building information: building orientation, floor height, distribution of surrounding obstructions, etc.;
[0199] Historical meteorological data: temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar radiation intensity, etc. over a past period;
[0200] Internal environmental data: indoor temperature and humidity, personnel activity density, equipment operating status, etc.
[0201] Example: Collect the above environmental characteristic data in real time through a sensor network installed on the exterior wall of the building or by connecting to the city's meteorological service API, and store it in a local database or cloud server.
[0202] Step S120: Compare the environmental feature data with the corresponding preset feature data.
[0203] Next, the control system compares and analyzes the currently collected environmental characteristic data with a pre-set set of standard characteristic datasets. This set of pre-set characteristic datasets is usually based on long-term observation data, simulation experiment results, or expert experience summaries, and represents environmental characteristic patterns under different typical climatic conditions.
[0204] Classification model application: A classification model is built using machine learning algorithms (such as KNN, decision tree, support vector machine, etc.) to automatically identify the environmental category to which the input environmental feature data belongs;
[0205] Rule matching mechanism: Define a series of rule bases. If one or more feature data meet specific conditions, it is determined to be an environmental pattern of a certain category.
[0206] Example: Suppose that the current environmental characteristics data show that the outdoor temperature is high and the relative humidity is high. Considering that the building faces south and there are no obvious obstructions around it, it may be classified as a typical summer high temperature and high humidity environment pattern.
[0207] Step S130: Based on the comparison results, determine the climate change model corresponding to the glass curtain wall system.
[0208] Based on the comparison results from the previous step, the control system can determine the most likely climate change pattern that the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located will follow within a preset future time period. Different climate change patterns correspond to different meteorological change trends and control requirements, for example:
[0209] Summer high temperature pattern: Daytime temperatures continue to rise, requiring enhanced ventilation, cooling, and sun shading measures;
[0210] Winter low temperature mode: Nighttime temperatures drop sharply, emphasizing strategies for keeping warm and preventing frost;
[0211] Transitional Season Mode: With large temperature differences between day and night, the light transmittance and ventilation are flexibly adjusted to maintain comfort.
[0212] Step S140: Generate climate change parameters for a future preset time period based on the operating mode.
[0213] Finally, based on the established climate change model and the specific circumstances of the current time (such as real-time weather forecasts and user preference settings), the control system generates detailed climate change parameter predictions for a preset future time period (such as the next 6 hours or 24 hours). These parameters include, but are not limited to:
[0214] Expected temperature change curve;
[0215] Humidity fluctuation range;
[0216] Peak solar radiation intensity and time period;
[0217] Wind speed and direction forecast;
[0218] Rainfall probability and duration estimation.
[0219] Example: If it is predicted that the temperature will rise above 35°C and the humidity will exceed 70% within the next 6 hours, a corresponding instruction will be generated to darken the light-transmitting layer 230 in advance and increase the workload of the ventilation module 400 and the dehumidification module 300.
[0220] In some embodiments, generating operating instructions based on the climate change parameters includes:
[0221] Obtain the mode correspondence relationship corresponding to the glass curtain wall system. The mode correspondence relationship is used to characterize the correspondence between climate change parameters and operating modes.
[0222] The climate change parameters are compared with the corresponding preset climate parameters to obtain the comparison results;
[0223] Based on the comparison results, the climate change pattern corresponding to the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the operation instructions are generated based on the climate change pattern.
[0224] The control system compares and analyzes the currently acquired climate change parameters (such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation intensity, etc.) with the preset climate parameter range in the above-mentioned model correspondence to determine whether they fall within the set range of a certain type of climate model.
[0225] If one or more climate change parameters fall within the threshold range of a preset model, then that model is identified.
[0226] If no single pattern is perfectly matched, a weighted scoring or fuzzy logic method can be used to identify the closest dominant pattern.
[0227] Example: Assume the current outdoor temperature is 34℃, the relative humidity is 75%, and the solar radiation intensity is 900W / m². 2 This closely matches the preset parameters of the "Summer High Temperature and High Humidity Mode," and the system classifies it as such accordingly.
[0228] Based on the comparison results from the previous step, the control system identifies the current climate change pattern of the glass curtain wall system. Each climate change pattern is associated with a specific set of control strategies to guide subsequent equipment operation.
[0229] Common climate change models and their typical application scenarios are as follows:
[0230] Summer High Temperature and Humidity Mode: Suitable for midday in hot and humid regions during the summer, focusing on shading, ventilation and cooling, and dehumidification;
[0231] Winter Low Temperature Drying Mode: Suitable for cold regions during the day or night in winter, emphasizing heat preservation, moderate humidification and energy saving;
[0232] Transitional Season Variation Mode: Suitable for spring and autumn when there are large temperature differences between day and night, requiring flexible adjustment of light transmittance, ventilation, and indoor humidity;
[0233] Extreme weather emergency mode: In the event of sudden weather events such as heavy rain, typhoons, and sandstorms, the system automatically closes ventilation openings, enhances sealing, and activates air purification modules.
[0234] Once the current climate change pattern is determined, the control system can automatically generate a set of operating instructions based on the preset control strategies under that pattern. These instructions are used to control the coordinated operation of various functional modules of the glass curtain wall system. The operating instructions include, but are not limited to:
[0235] Control the light transmittance adjustment layer 230 to switch to a specified light transmittance (e.g., darkening electrochromic glass to 30% light transmittance). Set the operating frequency of the exhaust pump 430 and adjust the cooling medium flow rate. Adjust the regeneration temperature and speed of the rotary dehumidifier to adapt to changes in air humidity. Start / stop the ventilation module 400 and adjust the air intake volume. Trigger the emergency protection mechanism (e.g., automatically closing louvers or vents in case of heavy rain). Feedback the operating status to the user terminal or building management system.
[0236] Example: When the system identifies "Summer High Temperature and High Humidity Mode," it automatically issues the following commands: Switch the light transmission adjustment layer 230 to a low light transmission state. Start the exhaust pump 430 to increase the water circulation speed in the cooling pipe 420. Increase the operating frequency of the rotary dehumidifier to ensure that the supplied air is dry. Open the vent of the microporous plate 410 to introduce cooler external air for auxiliary cooling.
[0237] Through the above steps, this application realizes a complete closed-loop control process from obtaining climate change parameters to generating operation instructions, enabling the glass curtain wall system to intelligently adjust its operating status according to actual environmental changes, achieving a comprehensive effect of energy saving, comfort, and high efficiency.
[0238] For those skilled in the art, various improvements and substitutions can be made to the construction method of the pattern correspondence, the selection of the comparison algorithm, and the generation logic of the running instructions without departing from the core idea of this invention, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this application.
[0239] In some embodiments, the method further includes:
[0240] The environmental characteristic data corresponding to the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located is obtained. The environmental characteristic data includes outdoor environmental characteristic data and indoor environmental characteristic data. The outdoor environmental characteristic data includes light intensity, temperature, humidity and wind speed, and the indoor environmental characteristic data includes carbon dioxide concentration and thermal comfort index in the air.
[0241] The environmental feature data is input into a deep learning model, which outputs the target environment category.
[0242] Based on the target environment category, the corresponding operating mode of the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the climate change parameters for a future preset time period are generated based on the operating mode.
[0243] In some embodiments, to further improve the accuracy and adaptability of the control system in recognizing the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located, this application proposes an intelligent environment recognition method incorporating a deep learning model. The method includes the following steps:
[0244] The control system acquires environmental characteristic data of the environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located through sensor networks or external interfaces. This data is divided into two categories:
[0245] Outdoor environmental characteristics data: light intensity (lux), outdoor temperature (°C), outdoor relative humidity (%RH), wind speed (m / s), air quality index (AQI), and other auxiliary information;
[0246] Indoor environmental characteristic data: carbon dioxide concentration in the air (ppm), used to determine personnel density and ventilation needs; thermal comfort index (PMV / PPD value), used to assess the impact of indoor thermal environment on human comfort; optional data such as indoor lighting intensity and human activity status.
[0247] Example: In an office building, sensors installed on the glass curtain wall module 200 collect the above environmental data in real time and transmit it to the central controller via a wireless communication module.
[0248] The control system uses the collected environmental feature data as an input vector, which is then fed into a pre-trained deep learning model. The model outputs a target environment category. This model can be any one of the following or a combination thereof:
[0249] The LSTM algorithm is used to predict future microclimate changes and dynamically adjust light transmittance, ventilation intensity and dehumidification.
[0250] Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Used to extract time-series features from environmental data;
[0251] Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) or Long Short-Term Memory Networks (LSTMs): Used to capture trends in environmental changes;
[0252] Traditional machine learning models such as Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) can also be used to simplify deployment;
[0253] Multilayer perceptron (MLP): Suitable for classification tasks with small to medium-sized feature inputs.
[0254] The deep learning model has been trained on a large amount of historical data and can accurately identify different types of environmental patterns, such as: "high temperature and humidity in summer + densely populated office environment", "cloudy in transitional season + low personnel activity environment", and "low temperature and dry in winter + unattended environment at night".
[0255] Based on the target environment category output by the deep learning model, the control system calls upon a pre-defined operating strategy database to match and determine the appropriate operating mode for the glass curtain wall system. Each operating mode contains a specific set of control logic and equipment linkage strategies.
[0256] After determining the operating mode, the control system further calls the built-in meteorological prediction model or connects to the external meteorological service API, and combines the current environmental characteristics with the historical patterns of the operating mode to generate climate change parameter predictions for a future preset time period (such as the next 6 hours or 24 hours), which are used to formulate forward-looking control strategies.
[0257] The generated climate change parameters include, but are not limited to: hourly temperature change trends, humidity fluctuation range, peak solar radiation intensity and occurrence time, wind speed and direction prediction, rainfall probability and duration estimation, and CO2 concentration change trends.
[0258] Example: If the system identifies the mode as "Summer Strong Ventilation and Dehumidification Mode", it predicts that the temperature will continue to rise and the humidity will remain high within the next 3 hours. It will automatically issue an instruction to reduce the light transmittance of the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230 in advance and increase the operating intensity of the ventilation module 400 and the dehumidification module 300.
[0259] Through the steps described above, this application provides a glass curtain wall control method that integrates environmental perception, deep learning, and intelligent prediction. This method enables the system to more accurately identify complex and changing indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and generate optimal operating strategies accordingly. This approach not only enhances the system's intelligence level but also significantly improves building energy efficiency and user comfort.
[0260] In some embodiments, controlling the operation of the light-transmitting adjustment layer 230, the ventilation module 400, and the dehumidification module 300 based on the operating instructions includes:
[0261] In response to the operating command, the ventilation intensity is adjusted via the ventilation module 400;
[0262] In response to the operating command, the humidity is adjusted via the dehumidification module 300;
[0263] In response to the operating command, the light transmittance is adjusted by the light transmittance adjustment layer 230.
[0264] In these embodiments, after generating the operating command, the control system further decomposes it into multiple sub-commands and sends them to the corresponding glass curtain wall functional modules to achieve precise control of the light transmission adjustment layer 230, the ventilation module 400, and the dehumidification module 300. The following is a detailed description of the control logic for each module:
[0265] When the operating command includes ventilation control information, the control system sends a control signal to the exhaust pump 430 in the ventilation module 400 to adjust the circulation flow of the cooling medium or adjust the opening of the ventilation port of the micro-perforated plate 410, thereby changing the ventilation intensity.
[0266] If a rise in temperature is predicted, the system automatically increases the speed of the exhaust pump to 430 rpm to improve cooling efficiency. If the outdoor air temperature is low and the air quality is good, the system activates natural ventilation mode and shuts down the auxiliary air conditioning system to save energy. In extreme weather conditions (such as typhoons or heavy rain), the system automatically closes the vents to prevent rainwater from entering the room.
[0267] Example: During the midday heat in summer, the system determines that although the outdoor air is hot, the wind force is moderate. Therefore, it controls the micro-perforated plate 410 to open the vents fully and starts the exhaust pump 430 to force airflow circulation, thereby improving the cooling effect.
[0268] When the operating command includes humidity control requirements, the control system sends a control signal to the rotary dehumidifier in the dehumidification module 300 to adjust its operating parameters, including the rotary motor speed (affecting the moisture absorption and regeneration cycle), the temperature setting of the regeneration heating section (affecting the dehumidification capacity), and whether to activate the bypass valve to adjust the amount of air processed.
[0269] If high humidity is detected (such as during the plum rain season in Lingnan region), the dehumidification module 300 will operate at increased intensity; if indoor humidity is already within a comfortable range (such as 40% to 60% RH), the dehumidification frequency will be reduced to save energy. For densely populated areas (such as conference rooms and exhibition halls), the dehumidification intensity will be dynamically adjusted based on CO2 concentration data.
[0270] Example: When the system identifies "summer high temperature and high humidity mode" and the indoor relative humidity exceeds 70%, the controller immediately increases the regeneration temperature of the rotary dehumidifier to above 80°C and speeds up the rotation of the rotor to quickly reduce the air humidity.
[0271] When the operating command includes information on light or heat radiation regulation, the control system sends a voltage or current signal to the light transmission adjustment layer 230 to control it to switch to the corresponding light transmission state. When using electrochromic glass, the depth of the glass color is controlled by adjusting the applied voltage. When using PDLC film, its transparent / foggy state is controlled by switching electrical signals.
[0272] When sunlight is strong during the day, dim the light-transmitting layer 230 to reduce the amount of solar radiation heat entering. On cloudy days or in the evening, brighten the light-transmitting layer 230 to increase natural light and reduce lighting energy consumption. In scenarios requiring privacy (such as conference rooms), it can be temporarily switched to low light transmittance or fogging mode.
[0273] Example: When the system detects a change in the angle of direct sunlight, it predicts that the solar radiation intensity will rise to 900 W / m² within the next two hours. 2 The controller automatically adjusts the light transmittance of the light-adjusting layer 230 from 70% to 30%, effectively blocking excessive heat from entering the room.
[0274] like Figure 5 As shown, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device 100, including a memory 120 for storing a computer program 122; and a processor 110 for executing the computer program 122 to implement the glass curtain wall control method as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0275] It should be noted that... Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment. The content of the diagram should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.
[0276] Specifically, the electronic device 100 may include at least one processor 110, at least one memory 120, a power supply 130, a communication interface 140, an input / output interface 150, and a communication bus 160. The memory 120 stores a computer program 122, which is loaded and executed by the processor 110 to implement the relevant steps in the glass curtain wall control method disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments. Alternatively, the electronic device 100 in this embodiment may specifically be a computer.
[0277] In this embodiment, the power supply 130 is used to provide operating voltage for each hardware device on the electronic device 100; the communication interface 140 can create a data transmission channel between the electronic device 100 and external devices, and the communication protocol it follows can be any communication protocol applicable to the technical solution of this application, and is not specifically limited here; the input / output interface 150 is used to acquire external input data or output data to the outside world, and its specific interface type can be selected according to specific application needs, and is not specifically limited here.
[0278] In addition, the memory 120, as a carrier for resource storage, can be a read-only memory 120, a random access memory 120, a disk or an optical disk, etc. The resources stored thereon can include an operating system 121, a computer program 122, etc., and the storage method can be temporary storage or permanent storage.
[0279] The operating system 121 is used to manage and control the various hardware devices and computer programs on the electronic device 100, and may be Windows Server, Netware, Unix, Linux, etc. In addition to including a computer program 122 capable of performing the stepper motor control method executed by the electronic device 100 as disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments, the computer program 122 may further include a computer program 122 capable of performing other specific tasks.
[0280] Embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium for storing a computer program 122, which, when executed by a processor 110, implements the glass curtain wall control method as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0281] For the specific steps of this method, please refer to the relevant content disclosed in the foregoing embodiments, which will not be repeated here.
[0282] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to in the method section.
[0283] Those skilled in the art will further recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.
[0284] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented directly by hardware, a software module executed by processor 110, or a combination of both. The software module can be located in random access memory 120 (RAM), memory, read-only memory 120 (ROM), electrically programmable ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM, register, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art.
[0285] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations; therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0286] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0287] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A glass curtain wall module, characterized in that, The glass curtain wall module comprises, from outside to inside An outer light-transmitting layer, which is configured as a light-transmitting structure; A light-transmitting adjusting layer, which is configured to be capable of switching between at least two adjusting light-transmitting rates; A light-transmitting heat-insulating layer, which is configured as a light-transmitting structure and is used for heat insulation; An inner light-transmitting layer, which is configured as a light-transmitting structure.
2. The glass curtain wall module of claim 1, wherein, The light-transmitting adjusting layer comprises any one of the following light-adjusting elements: A suspended particle device, an electrochromic device, and a polymer dispersed liquid crystal film.
3. The glass curtain wall module of claim 1, wherein, The light-transmitting heat-insulating layer is configured as a nano-aerogel heat-insulating layer.
4. The glass curtain wall module of claim 1, wherein, The outer light-transmitting layer is a transparent glass layer. The inner light-transmitting layer is a transparent glass layer.
5. The glass curtain wall module of claim 1, wherein, The outer side of the outer light-transmitting layer has a patterned design, which is adapted to the style of the surrounding building.
6. The glass curtain wall module of claim 1, wherein, The glass curtain wall module further comprises a transparent photovoltaic film layer, which is located between the outer light-transmitting layer and the light-transmitting adjusting layer, and is used for converting light energy into electrical energy.
7. The glass wall module of claim 6, wherein, The transparent photovoltaic film layer is configured as a flexible perovskite photovoltaic film.
8. A glass curtain wall system characterized by, The glass curtain wall system has a ventilation channel, and comprises The glass curtain wall module according to any one of claims 1 to 7; A ventilation module, which comprises a microporous plate and a circulating cooling pipeline, the circulating cooling pipeline is arranged in the microporous plate, and the circulating cooling pipeline is provided with a cooling medium; A dehumidification module, which comprises a rotary dehumidifier, and the rotary dehumidifier is arranged in the ventilation channel.
9. The glass wall system of claim 8, wherein, The circulating cooling pipeline comprises a cooling pipe and a pumping device, the cooling pipe is arranged in the microporous plate, and the pumping device is connected with the cooling pipe. The pumping device and the rotary dehumidifier are both electrically connected with a power output interface of the transparent photovoltaic film layer of the glass curtain wall module.
10. A method of controlling a glass wall, characterized by, The glass curtain wall control method is applied to the glass curtain wall system according to any one of claims 8 to 9, and comprises Obtaining climate change parameters of an environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system in a future preset time period; Generating an operation instruction according to the climate change parameters; Controlling the light-transmitting adjusting layer, the ventilation module, and the dehumidification module to operate based on the operation instruction. 11.The glass curtain wall control method of claim 10, wherein, The obtaining of the climate change parameters of the environment corresponding to the glass curtain wall system in the future preset time period comprises Obtaining environment characteristic data corresponding to the glass curtain wall system, the environment characteristic data is used for representing an environment category in which the glass curtain wall system is located; Comparing the environment characteristic data with corresponding preset characteristic data to obtain a comparison result; According to the comparison result, determining a climate change mode corresponding to the glass curtain wall system, and generating the climate change parameters in the future preset time period based on the working operation mode. 12.The glass curtain wall control method of claim 11, wherein, The generating of the operation instruction according to the climate change parameters comprises Obtaining a mode corresponding relationship corresponding to the glass curtain wall system, the mode corresponding relationship is used for representing a corresponding relationship between climate change parameters and working operation modes; Comparing the climate change parameters with corresponding preset climate parameters to obtain a comparison result; According to the comparison result, a climate change mode corresponding to the glass curtain wall system is determined, and the operation instruction is generated based on the climate change mode. 13.The glass curtain wall control method of claim 11, wherein, The method further comprises: obtaining environmental characteristic data corresponding to an environment in which the glass curtain wall system is located, the environmental characteristic data comprising outdoor environmental characteristic data and indoor environmental characteristic data; wherein the outdoor environmental characteristic data comprises illumination intensity, temperature and humidity, and wind speed, and the indoor environmental characteristic data comprises carbon dioxide concentration in air and thermal comfort index; inputting the environmental characteristic data into a deep learning model to output a target environment category; based on the target environment category, determining a working operation mode corresponding to the glass curtain wall system, and generating the climate change parameter in a future preset time period based on the working operation mode. 14.The glass curtain wall control method of claim 10, wherein, controlling the light transmission adjusting layer, the ventilation module and the dehumidification module to operate based on the operation instruction, comprising: adjusting ventilation intensity through the ventilation module in response to the operation instruction; adjusting humidity through the dehumidification module in response to the operation instruction; adjusting light transmission rate through the light transmission adjusting layer in response to the operation instruction.
15. An electronic device, comprising: comprise: a memory for saving a computer program; a processor for executing the computer program to implement the glass curtain wall control method according to any one of claims 10 to 14.
16. A storage medium, characterized by a computer program for saving, which is executed by a processor to implement the glass curtain wall control method according to any one of claims 10 to 14.
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