Actuation Assembly for Motorized Glazed Doors
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of awnings on windows or French doors with motorized actuators is cumbersome due to interference and accessibility issues, especially in hard-to-reach locations like lofts, and the complexity of electrical connections for motorized roller awnings.
Innovation Solution
An actuation assembly that integrates a roller-type awning device with a roller and unwinding/winding means for cable tension, positioned in mutually opposite sides of the glazed area, within an enclosure that houses electromechanical and electronic components, allowing for simplified installation and control of both the actuator and awning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a chain-operated actuator with containment box is used to move the window, then the window can be motorized, but the installation of awning becomes awkward due to interference from the actuator components
Solution Approach 1:
The awning device is nested within the containment box of the chain-operated actuator. The roller for the awning and the unwinding/winding means for the cable are arranged inside the same enclosure that houses the motor and reduction unit, allowing the awning to be integrated with the actuator structure without adding external interference elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator and awning device are merged into a single integrated assembly. Both the window actuation mechanism and the awning rolling mechanism share the same containment box and mounting structure, eliminating the need for separate installations and reducing overall interference.
2Extent of automation
If the box is fixed to the leaf to enable actuation, then the window can be moved, but the application of awning becomes particularly awkward due to interference
Solution Approach 1:
The awning roller and cable winding mechanism are nested within the actuator box that is fixed to the window leaf. This nested arrangement ensures that the awning components occupy the same spatial envelope as the actuator, eliminating additional external attachments that would complicate awning application.
3Adaptability or versatility
If windows are arranged in lofts or skylights for architectural design, then aesthetic goals are achieved, but installation becomes difficult due to hard-to-reach locations
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator and awning device are merged into a single self-contained unit that can be installed as one assembly. This integration reduces the number of separate installation steps and components that need to be handled in hard-to-reach locations, simplifying the installation process for loft or skylight windows.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated actuator-awning assembly is designed to be universally applicable to various window types and locations, including loft and skylight windows. The compact self-contained design allows it to be installed in confined spaces that would be difficult to access with separate, larger components.
4Extent of automation
If motorized roller awnings are installed for automated awning operation, then convenience is improved, but wiring complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical systems for both the window actuator and the motorized awning are merged into a single wiring arrangement. Since both devices are housed in the same containment box and share common mounting points, the electrical connections can be consolidated, reducing the overall wiring complexity compared to separate motorized systems.
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AI summary
An actuation assembly for moving glazed doors or windows, of the type comprising an enclosure (11, 111, 211, 311, 411) for containing the electromechanical components for actuation (13, 113, 213, 313, 413) and the electronic components for management and control. The actuation assembly further comprises a roller-type awning device (22, 122, 222, 322, 422), which in turn comprises a roller (23, 123, 223, 323, 423) for rolling up/unrolling the awning (24, 124, 224, 324, 424), means (25) for actuating the rotation of the roller (23, 123, 223, 323, 423), unwinding/winding means (27) for at least one cable (28, 128) for keeping the awning (22, 122, 222, 322, 422) under tension during its movement. The roller (23, 123, 223, 323, 423) for rolling up/unrolling the awning and the unwinding/winding means (27) for the at least one cable (28, 128) are arranged in mutually opposite positions, with respect to the area to be covered, which are formed on the leaf (B) or casing frame (T) or on both (B, T). The roller (23, 123, 223, 323, 423) or the unwinding/winding means (27) are rigidly coupled to a preset position of the enclosure (11, 111, 211, 311, 411).