Detachable Window System for Pet Access in Glass Doors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pet door systems often cannot be installed in doors with glass panes or French doors, as they require modifications that are not feasible, and existing detachable window systems do not effectively integrate with door locking mechanisms for secure and efficient pet access.
Innovation Solution
A detachable window system with a main panel that includes one or more openable windows, hingedly coupled upper and lower panels, and a deadbolt coupling system that allows secure attachment to a door casing, including a deadbolt bar and mounting plate, along with a locking system using toggle latches and hooks for enhanced security and pet access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional pet door systems are installed in doors with glass panes or French doors, then pet access is enabled, but the door structure is compromised and modifications are not feasible
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the door assembly into separate functional components: a main panel with pet door opening, an upper panel, and a lower panel. These panels can be independently installed and removed without modifying the original door structure, allowing pet access while preserving door integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable window system acts as an intermediary between the pet access requirement and the door structure. It provides a separate assembly that can be mounted on the door or door frame, enabling pet access without cutting or modifying the glass panes or door framework.
2Reliability
If detachable window systems are used, then door structure is preserved, but integration with door locking mechanisms is insufficient for secure pet access
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates multiple locking mechanisms including deadbolt coupling systems, toggle latches, and hook-and-eye fasteners that can interface with various door locking mechanisms. This multi-functional approach ensures secure integration with different door types while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses movable and adjustable locking components such as toggle latches and deadbolt bars that can be positioned and secured in different states. These dynamic elements allow the system to adapt to different door configurations and provide secure locking while maintaining the ability to be easily installed and removed.
3Ease of manufacture
If panels are hingedly coupled for detachability, then installation flexibility is improved, but security and stability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hinges are designed as locking hinges that can transition between a connected state for stability and a detached state for flexibility. When engaged, the locking mechanism secures the panels firmly to the main panel, providing structural stability. When needed, the locking mechanism can be released to allow easy removal and reinstallation.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel assembly is segmented into modular components connected by locking hinges, allowing each panel to be independently secured or removed. This segmentation enables flexible installation and removal while maintaining strong connections when assembled, as each hinge joint can be independently locked to provide structural integrity.
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AI summary
Implementations of detachable window systems may include: a main panel including one or more windows therein, the one or more windows in the main panel each having a window casing, a screen, and a window opening mechanism; an upper panel hingedly coupled to an upper side of the main panel; and a lower panel hingedly coupled to a lower side of the main panel opposing the upper side. The window opening mechanism on each of the one or more windows may be used to open the window to permit air to flow through the screen.