Battened roller covering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Roller-type architectural-structure coverings made from delicate fabrics face challenges such as bulkiness in retracted position, limited availability in larger sizes, high waste due to defects, and wrinkle issues, which restrict their use and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves assembling strips of fabric material with nested slats that allow for customizable lengths and widths, reducing the rolled-up diameter by offsetting slats, enabling the use of materials not readily available in larger sizes and minimizing waste by using defective portions only.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If delicate fabric is used for roller covering, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but the fabric becomes bulky when retracted
Solution Approach 1:
The covering is divided into multiple panels that can be independently assembled. Each panel is a separate unit that can be manufactured from smaller fabric pieces, allowing the overall structure to be segmented and retracted more efficiently without excessive bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels are designed to nest within each other when retracted, with each panel fitting into the space created by the previous panel. This nesting arrangement significantly reduces the retracted diameter compared to a conventional single-piece roll-up design.
2Ease of manufacture
If delicate fabric is used for roller covering, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but the fabric is limited to certain dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The covering is divided into multiple panels that can be independently assembled. Each panel is a separate unit that can be manufactured from smaller fabric pieces, allowing the overall structure to be segmented and retracted more efficiently without excessive bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel design creates a universal system that can be configured for various window sizes and shapes. By assembling multiple standardized panels in different arrangements, the same basic component serves multiple dimensional requirements, greatly expanding adaptability.
3Ease of manufacture
If delicate fabric is used for roller covering, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but waste increases when fabric has defects
Solution Approach 1:
The covering is divided into multiple panels that can be independently assembled. Each panel is a separate unit that can be manufactured from smaller fabric pieces, allowing the overall structure to be segmented and retracted more efficiently without excessive bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
When a defect is found in one panel during manufacturing or installation, only that specific panel needs to be replaced rather than discarding the entire covering. This localized replacement approach significantly reduces fabric waste and manufacturing costs.
4Ease of manufacture
If delicate fabric is used for roller covering, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but wrinkle issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The covering is divided into multiple panels that can be independently assembled. Each panel is a separate unit that can be manufactured from smaller fabric pieces, allowing the overall structure to be segmented and retracted more efficiently without excessive bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel construction and assembly method creates a more rigid, structured form that resists wrinkling. The segmented design with proper tensioning and support at panel edges maintains fabric stability while allowing controlled movement during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.