Adjustable Panel Enclosure for Weather and Privacy Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals in partially unenclosed structures face challenges with varying exposure to outdoor weather and environmental conditions, as well as lack of privacy, due to incomplete enclosure from the outdoors.
Innovation Solution
A panel enclosure system comprising a panel member assembly with varying transparency and functionality, secured by a flexible connecting system that allows for customization of the barrier's height, transparency, and openness, enabling users to adjust exposure to weather and visual elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a permanent barrier is installed to provide privacy, then privacy is improved, but the ability to vary visual exposure to the outdoors deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the barrier movable and adjustable rather than fixed. The panel assembly can be repositioned between different locations (e.g., inside or outside the structure) and adjusted to different configurations, allowing users to dynamically change their visual exposure to the outdoors while maintaining privacy when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the barrier into multiple separate panels that can be independently positioned and configured. This allows selective placement of privacy barriers in specific areas while leaving other areas open, providing both privacy and variable visual exposure simultaneously.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the structure is fully enclosed to protect from weather and environmental conditions, then protection is improved, but the ability to enjoy outdoor exposure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The movable panel assembly enables dynamic adjustment between enclosed and open states. Users can position the panels to provide full weather protection when adverse conditions exist, or remove/reposition them to allow outdoor exposure when conditions are favorable, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and exposure enjoyment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing the parameter of enclosure level from fully enclosed to partially enclosed or open by repositioning the panels. This parameter change enables flexible adaptation to varying weather conditions and user preferences for outdoor exposure.
3Ease of manufacture
If a single fixed barrier configuration is used, then installation simplicity is improved, but the ability to customize barrier characteristics deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier system is segmented into multiple standardized panels that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows simple installation of individual panels while enabling extensive customization by arranging panels in different configurations, positions, and combinations to meet varying user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel design incorporates universal features such as standardized mounting mechanisms and interchangeable components that simplify installation. At the same time, these universal panels can be configured for multiple functions and positions, providing customization without complicating the installation process.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a panel enclosure system for enclosing partially unenclosed structures. The system includes a panel member assembly preferably comprising at least two panel members and a securing member that removably secures the panel member assembly over the unenclosed portion of a structure. The panel members of the panel member assembly may be individually removed to vary the degree of exposure to outdoor weather and environmental conditions. Preferably, the panel members comprising the panel member assembly vary in degree of transparency such that users may vary the level of visual exposure to the surrounding outdoor environment by adding or removing panel members.