Door Assembly with Glazed Cornice for Light and Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current window and door assemblies fail to maximize natural light entry while maintaining resistance to intrusion and heat dispersion effectively.
Innovation Solution
A window assembly with a fixed frame and a moving door that includes a transparent panel, sealing elements, and a translation guide, which provides unequalled luminosity and resistance to intrusion and heat dispersion by using a combination of materials like wood and extruded metallic profiles, and glazing options such as single, double, or triple glass panes, along with a retention device for secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If extensive windows are used to maximize natural light entry, then illumination intensity is improved, but resistance to intrusion and heat dispersion deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The door is divided into multiple sections: transparent panels for light transmission, opaque panels for security and insulation, and a threshold component. This segmentation allows each part to fulfill its specific function - transparent areas maximize light while opaque areas provide security and thermal insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly uses composite construction combining wood frames, metal profiles (aluminum or stainless steel), glass panels (single, double, or triple glazing), and synthetic materials. This composite approach enables simultaneous achievement of luminosity (glass), structural strength (metal), insulation (wood and synthetic materials), and security (reinforced construction).
2Illumination intensity
If transparent panels are used to increase luminosity, then illumination intensity is improved, but thermal insulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The door incorporates both transparent and opaque panels in segmented arrangement. Transparent panels allow maximum light transmission while opaque panels provide thermal insulation, creating a balanced system that addresses both luminosity and energy conservation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple glazing options (single, double, or triple glass panes) are combined with wood frames and synthetic insulation materials. This composite construction significantly improves thermal insulation performance while maintaining high light transmission through the glass portions.
3Reliability
If moving door mechanisms are used for secure operation, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention device integrates multiple functions into a single mechanism: the handle operates both the locking bolt and the retention engagement. This merging of functions simplifies the overall mechanism while maintaining high security performance through coordinated action of sealing elements, bolts, and retention components.
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 assembly achieves enhanced luminosity, security, and thermal insulation, maintaining a hermetic seal and reducing logistics costs while maintaining structural integrity and resistance to wind and rain.
Implementation Method 1
a moving door (6) comprising a cornice (8) inside which at least one transparent panel (10) is supported
Implementation Method 2
sealing elements, and a translation guide, which provides unequalled luminosity and resistance to intrusion and heat dispersion
Implementation Method 3
using a combination of materials like wood and extruded metallic profiles
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AI summary
Door or (French-) window (1) assembly comprising a fixed frame (2) suitable for fitting in a door or (French-)window opening (4), a moving door (6), connected in a rotatable or sliding manner to the fixed frame (2) or in a sliding manner to a translation guide between a position of abutment with the fixed frame or with a vertical upright (58) thereof, and a position of partial separation from said frame/upright. Such door (6) comprises a cornice (8) inside which at least one transparent panel (10, 10', 10") is supported, preferably of glass, wherein the cornice (8) and the panel (10, 10', 10") are glued to each other so that the panel acts as a reinforcement element of the cornice.