Coastal Window Protection Frame with Interior Mounting Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current window and door protection methods for coastal areas prone to high winds and hurricanes are inefficient, as they require time-consuming installation, leave unsightly marks, and do not provide uniform protection, while also lacking customizable security and aesthetic solutions for varying weather and security threats.
Innovation Solution
A customizable window system with a frame that allows different levels of protection through customizable glazing and interior mounting brackets for window treatments, enabling separate customization for exterior and interior panels, and using co-extruded or insertable screw bosses for attaching panels and treatments, maintaining uniform appearance and enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If plywood sheets are nailed into the wooden or brick siding or window frame to protect against flying debris, then protection against storms and hurricanes is improved, but the integrity of the framing is degraded and unsightly fastener holes are left
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is divided into separate components: a storm panel that attaches to the window frame rather than the building structure, and a separate mounting mechanism using brackets and fasteners that do not penetrate the frame members. This segmentation allows the protective function to be added without compromising the structural integrity of the original framing.
Solution Approach 2:
Interior mounting brackets serve as intermediary elements between the storm panel and the window frame. These brackets attach to the frame at specific receptacle locations and provide attachment points for the panel without requiring direct fastening into the frame members, thus protecting the frame integrity while still providing secure panel attachment.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If permanent bars or window coverings are installed to provide security protection, then security against break-ins is improved, but the cost of installation increases and the appearance and view through the window are affected
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic security protection where panels can be installed or removed as needed rather than permanent fixed barriers. The interior mounting brackets and receptacle system allow for flexible deployment of security panels only when threats are present, avoiding the need for permanent installations that affect appearance and require expensive professional installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses affordable, replaceable storm panels that can be installed temporarily for security or weather protection and removed when not needed. These panels are less expensive than permanent security systems and can be easily replaced or repositioned using the standardized bracket and receptacle system.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If impact resistant glass is used to protect windows, then protection against severe weather is improved, but the cost of the window system increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The protective function is segmented from the window assembly itself. Instead of making the entire window system expensive with impact resistant glass, the protection is provided by separate, affordable storm panels that attach to the frame. This allows the window frame to remain standard while adding protective capability only when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the protection approach from material properties (impact resistant glass) to structural configuration (panel and bracket system). This parameter change allows achieving similar protective effects using standard materials arranged in a protective configuration, significantly reducing cost while maintaining protection effectiveness.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If interior panels are installed to protect occupants from shattered glass, then safety of occupants is improved, but the window itself is not protected and installation requires access to the interior side
Solution Approach 1:
The interior mounting bracket system serves multiple functions: it provides attachment points for both exterior storm panels and interior protective panels, accommodates different panel types and configurations, and works with various window frame types. This universal system simplifies installation by using standardized components that can be installed from the interior side while providing comprehensive protection.
5Object-affected harmful factors
If plywood panels are installed over framing to protect windows and doors, then protection against storms is improved, but the installation becomes time-consuming and may need to be abandoned if the storm accelerates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are pre-installed on the window frames before the storm approaches, with fasteners ready in the receptacles. The storm panels are designed to snap or clip onto these pre-positioned brackets, eliminating the need for time-consuming measurements, cutting, and fastening during the storm emergency. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid deployment of protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces complex mechanical installation processes (measuring, cutting, nailing, screwing) with simpler mechanical attachment mechanisms. The panels use clip-on, snap-fit, or tool-free attachment systems that engage with the pre-installed brackets, dramatically reducing installation time and allowing even children or non-handymen to install protection quickly.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a storm protection system and method with an interior mounting assembly. In one aspect, the disclosure comprises a first jamb, a second jamb, a header, and a sill, each with a glazing recess, and each with a receptacle for inserting a screw boss that runs a length of each of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill, wherein joined define a frame for the opening in a building. A storm protection system may further comprise glazing received by the glazing recess of each of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill. A storm protection system may further comprise a storm track configured to the frame to, wherein the storm track identifies fastener locations for the screw boss within the frame, and wherein the storm track comprises a cap, a stanchion, and an attachment layer for attachment to the frame. The system further comprises an interior mounting bracket that allows for the addition of window treatments through the existing frame hardware and storm protection.