Electronically Controlled Boat Window with Motorized Shuttle Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boat windows are manually controlled, making them time-consuming and inefficient to operate, especially in harsh weather conditions, and limiting the size and design possibilities due to the need for manual operation.
Innovation Solution
An electronically powered window system that allows control via a switch, featuring a shuttle frame, sliding mechanism, and bottom edge support groove, with a gear motor and chain mechanism for vertical movement, enabling efficient opening and closing of windows of varying sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If windows are manually controlled, then the control mechanism is simple, but the operation time is excessive and efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical control system with an electronically controlled motorized system. The motorized window control mechanism uses an electric motor to automatically open and close windows, eliminating the need for manual operation and significantly improving operational efficiency while reducing the physical effort required by the operator.
Solution Approach 2:
The motorized window system enables the window to open and close automatically through electronic control signals from the bridge navigation system. The system can be programmed to respond to various conditions (such as weather changes or bridge operations) and perform window operations autonomously without requiring continuous manual intervention.
2Area of moving object
If windows are manually operated, then the control structure is simple, but the window size is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs motorized actuators to replace manual mechanical operation, enabling the control of larger window areas. The electronic control system provides sufficient power and precision to maneuver larger window panes, which would be difficult or impossible to operate manually, thereby increasing the window size for improved visibility and lighting.
3Reliability
If manual window control is used, then the system is simple, but the response time in harsh weather is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The motorized window control system integrates with the bridge's environmental monitoring and navigation systems to automatically respond to harsh weather conditions. When sensors detect adverse weather (such as high winds, heavy rain, or storms), the system automatically commands the windows to close, eliminating the time delay associated with manual detection and operation, thereby improving safety and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic control system can be programmed to anticipate and respond to weather changes before they become critical. By monitoring environmental conditions and pre-emptively adjusting window positions, the system ensures that windows are properly sealed before severe weather impacts the vessel, reducing response time and improving protective reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution minimizes the time required to open or close windows and allows for larger, more versatile window designs, enhancing efficiency and safety during different weather conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The sliding mechanism includes a gear motor and chain mechanism for vertical movement
Data Source
AI summary
An electronically powered window for a watercraft consists of a shuttle frame, a sliding mechanism, a window pane, and a bottom edge support groove. A first lateral support arm and a second lateral support arm of the shuttle frame along with the bottom edge support groove helps position the window pane within the shuttle frame. The sliding mechanism allows the user to position the window pane such that the window is in an open configuration or a closed configuration. To do so, a first lateral edge is slidably positioned along the first lateral support arm. Moreover, a second lateral edge is slidably positioned along the second lateral support arm.