Glass integrated fan assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ventilation assemblies for sliding doors do not effectively provide ventilation when the door is closed, as they rely on partial opening and fans in gaps, which may not suffice for adequate air exchange.
Innovation Solution
A glass pane with an integrated fan unit and a sliding panel that can be positioned to open or close an aperture, allowing for controlled ventilation and air exchange within a structure, featuring a power module, motor, and remote control for operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional ventilation assembly uses fans positioned in gaps from partial door opening, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ventilation effectiveness when door is closed is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fan unit directly with the glass pane, integrating the ventilation mechanism into the door structure itself. This merging allows the fan to be positioned within the glass pane and operate independently of door opening gaps, ensuring effective ventilation even when the door is fully closed, while maintaining a compact and integrated design
2Reliability
If the glass pane remains fully closed for security and privacy, then safety is improved, but ventilation capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service ventilation by allowing the fan unit to operate independently within the closed glass pane. The fan can be controlled via remote control or automatic sensors to provide ventilation without requiring the door to be opened or the panel to be manually adjusted, thus maintaining security and privacy while ensuring ventilation capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a movable panel that can selectively cover the aperture in the glass pane. This dynamic element allows the system to transition between fully closed (for security) and partially open (for ventilation) states, providing flexibility to balance security requirements with ventilation needs based on environmental conditions
3Productivity
If the panel is kept open for ventilation, then air exchange is improved, but privacy and security are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic or conditional operation of the fan unit based on environmental sensors detecting temperature, humidity, or air quality conditions. The fan operates periodically or on-demand to provide adequate air exchange while the panel remains in a closed or partially closed position, thus maintaining privacy and security while achieving sufficient ventilation through controlled periodic air exchange
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AI summary
A glass integrated fan assembly for enabling a closed sliding door to ventilate a structure includes a door module or window module, which comprises a frame and a glass pane. The glass pane is engaged to the frame. The frame is positionable in an opening in a structure and can engage the structure so that the glass pane closes the opening. The glass pane has an aperture positioned therein. A fan unit is positioned in the aperture and is engaged to the glass pane. The fan unit can be used to ventilate an interior space of the structure. A panel is slidably engaged to the glass pane. The panel is selectively slidable from an open configuration, wherein the panel is positioned adjacent to the aperture, to a closed configuration, wherein the panel closes the aperture.