Clamping Shutter Controller for Easy Rod Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional shutter systems require complicated disassembly and assembly of electric control rods, and have poor adaptability, leading to a poor user experience.

Innovation Solution

A shutter controller with a clamping mechanism and driving mechanism that allows for easy installation and adaptation to different shutter types, featuring a detachable design and adjustable mounting for versatile operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If an electric control rod is designed for automatic shutter operation, then automation is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic shutter operationVSAvoiddisassembly and assembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller is designed with a universal clamping mechanism that can accommodate different types of operating rods (pull rods, push rods, etc.) without requiring removal or modification of the original rod. The clamping structure includes adjustable clamping portions that can adapt to various rod diameters and shapes, enabling one controller design to serve multiple shutter types while maintaining simple installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping mechanism is nested within the controller housing, with the clamping portions positioned inside the controller body. The operating rod passes through the clamping mechanism which is contained within the controller, creating a compact nested structure that simplifies the overall assembly and reduces installation space requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Extent of automation

If an electric control rod is designed for automatic shutter operation, then automation is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complicated installation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic shutter operationVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The controller is divided into separable components including the controller housing, clamping mechanism, and driving mechanism. The clamping mechanism can be independently installed and adjusted within the housing, allowing for modular assembly that simplifies installation and maintenance while preserving automatic operation functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional electric control rod is used, then adaptability is poor, but device complexity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different shutter typesVSAvoidcontroller structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The clamping mechanism incorporates movable and adjustable components that can dynamically adapt to different operating rod specifications. The clamping portions can be positioned and secured at various locations along the rod, and the clamping force can be adjusted to accommodate different rod materials and diameters, providing versatility without requiring multiple specialized controllers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12553283B2Shutter controller
Publication Date: 2026.02.17 WOCAO TECH (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A shutter controller configured to control an operating rod of a shutter includes a controller housing, a clamping mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The controller housing includes a first housing and a second housing connected to each other, and the second housing is provided with a receiving cavity. The clamping mechanism is configured to clamp the operating rod and rotatably provided in the receiving cavity. The driving mechanism is provided in the first housing and is in transmission connection with the clamping mechanism, and the driving mechanism is configured to drive the clamping mechanism to rotate, thereby driving the operating rod to rotate.