Closure Part for Sliding Pivoting Leaf Guide Rail Outlet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Sliding and rotating leaf systems have a visually disturbing outlet opening in the guide rail on the ceiling side that needs to be addressed.
Innovation Solution
A closure part is designed to cover the outlet opening in the guide rail on the ceiling side, featuring detachable attachment means such as latching elements and magnetic elements, which can be fixed to the guide frame, and includes a cap part to ensure complete coverage and prevent damage from excessive pivoting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the outlet opening in the guide rail is left open to allow pivoting of the rotating panel, then the pivoting function is enabled, but the visual appearance is disturbed
Solution Approach 1:
A closure part is introduced as an intermediary element that attaches to the rotating panel and covers the outlet opening in the guide rail. This closure part acts as a mediator between the aesthetic requirement (hiding the opening) and the functional requirement (allowing pivoting), as it can be attached or detached as needed while maintaining the visual appearance when attached.
2Ease of manufacture
If the closure part is detachably attached to the guide frame, then easy replacement and installation is enabled, but the attachment mechanism adds device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the closure part to be easily attached and detached from the guide frame. The latching element provides a secure connection during normal operation while enabling simple removal when needed, creating a dynamic system that transitions between attached and detached states based on operational requirements.
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
The closure part effectively hides the outlet opening when the rotating panel is pivoted inwards, providing a clean aesthetic and preventing damage through secure attachment and positioning, allowing for easy replacement if needed.
Implementation Method 1
the means for detachable attachment can also include magnetic elements
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AI summary
The sliding- and rotary-wing system has a rail profile (1), in which wings (2) is arranged as sliding- and rotary-wings and is displaceably mounted over bearing elements. A lateral outlet opening (14) for notching the bearing element of a wing is arranged in the rail profile. A closure part (5) is arranged at the rotary wing. The outlet opening completely covers the rail profile in the pivoted position of the rotary wing. A guide frame (4) is arranged at the rail profile and sectionally surrounds the lateral outlet opening. An independent claim is included for a closure part with a beam.