Integrated Motorization Unit for Sliding Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorized sliding panel systems face challenges with bulky and aesthetically unappealing power supply devices, limited control functionality, and durability issues due to exposure to weather, requiring specialist installation and lacking autonomous and remote control capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A compact, waterproof grouping box that integrates all necessary components, including a motherboard for control and power supply, a transformer, and a 16-pole ferrite incrementer, allowing for automated and remote control of motorized sliding panels with integrated safety features and emergency power, housed in a tamper-proof and reversible assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If power supply devices are installed outside for motorized sliding panels, then remote control capability is achieved, but durability deteriorates due to exposure to weather and heat
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply device, control electronics, and motor assembly into a single integrated motorization unit. This merging allows the device to be installed inside the building structure (e.g., within the shutter mechanism itself), providing remote control capability while protecting all components from weather exposure and heat, thus maintaining durability.
2Reliability
If starting box is installed inside a room, then durability is improved by protection from weather, but ease of operation deteriorates due to lack of remote control capability
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated motorization unit performs multiple functions: it houses the motor for actuation, contains the power supply transformer, incorporates control electronics with remote reception capability, and provides structural mounting integration. This multi-functionality allows the device to be installed inside the building (protected from weather) while still providing remote control capability through its built-in receiver.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for motorization, then adaptability is improved for different installation scenarios, but device complexity increases requiring specialist installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the motor, power supply transformer, control electronics, and mounting structure into a single pre-assembled motorization unit. This reduces the number of separate components from multiple discrete parts to one unified assembly, simplifying installation while maintaining adaptability through the unit's ability to be installed in various locations (inside building structures, within shutter mechanisms, or on walls).
Solution Approach 2:
The motorization unit is designed as a self-contained module that can be installed as a complete unit. This segmentation into a standardized module allows for easy replacement and installation in different scenarios without requiring complex assembly of multiple components, thus maintaining installation flexibility while reducing complexity.
4Reliability
If bulky power supply devices are used, then reliability is improved through robust components, but ease of operation deteriorates due to aesthetic concerns and installation difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the power supply transformer and control electronics inside the motorization housing, nesting these components within the existing structural space of the shutter mechanism or building structure. This nesting approach allows robust components to be housed in a compact configuration that is either hidden or integrated into the architecture, eliminating aesthetic concerns while maintaining component reliability.
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 solution provides a reliable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing motorization system that can be easily installed and used by non-professionals, offering real autonomy, automation, and enhanced security with remote control capabilities, while reducing the number of components and improving durability and safety.
Implementation Method 1
at least one transformer (4) for supplying via one of the supply wires (8) a low voltage supply to said motor
Implementation Method 2
an incrementing device in the form of a 16-pole ferrite incrementer
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AI summary
The box (1) has hulls forming a case for electric or electronic devices, where a closing mode of the case is sealed for locking supply wires (8). An antenna sheath (7) connected to a terminal board (3) is integrated in a motherboard (10) that forms a support for the devices and integrates internal walls of the hulls when closed in order to form a unique autonomous assembly and a motorization assembly part. A wing (24) houses an incrementer (23) and a Hall Effect sensor (22), where the wing forms a seat (25) for integrating, positioning and indexing the positioning of the seat on a case (26).