Intelligent shading system with movable base assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sun shading devices are inflexible, require manual operation, and lack automated features to adapt to environmental changes or user preferences, failing to automatically move or communicate with external systems.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent shading system with a base assembly, stem assembly, and center support that can rotate and deploy arms/blades, equipped with sensors and a computing device to automatically adjust based on environmental conditions and user inputs, allowing for automated movement and communication with external systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices use a fixed unitary frame, then the structure is simple and stable, but the device cannot adapt to changing environmental conditions or user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into a base assembly and a separate movable support assembly that can be rotated and repositioned. This segmentation allows the shading device to adapt to different environmental conditions and user preferences while maintaining structural stability through the interconnected design of the segmented components.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly is made movable with respect to the base assembly, allowing dynamic adjustment of the shading device's orientation and position. This dynamic capability enables adaptation to changing environmental conditions such as sun position and wind direction, while the mechanical connection maintains overall structural integrity.
2Extent of automation
If conventional sun shading devices are stationary, then the structure is simple and stable, but the device cannot automatically move to track the sun or adjust to environmental changes
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device incorporates sensors that automatically detect environmental conditions such as sunlight intensity and direction, and the system self-adjusts by rotating the support assembly to optimal positions without requiring external control systems or complex automation infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable support assembly serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables automated sun tracking through rotation, and allows manual repositioning. This multi-functionality achieves automated adaptation while avoiding the complexity of separate dedicated mechanisms for each function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices have a fixed inclination angle, then the structure is simple and stable, but the device cannot fully protect users from environmental exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly can be rotated to different inclination angles, transforming the fixed-structure shading device into a dynamic system that adapts to sun position and environmental conditions. This rotational capability provides full protective coverage while the mechanical design allows for both automated and manual operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors detect environmental conditions and user position, providing feedback that triggers automatic rotation of the support assembly to optimal inclination angles. This feedback mechanism eliminates the need for manual operation while providing comprehensive environmental protection.
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AI summary
A shading system includes a base assembly, core assembly, a sensor expansion module coupled to the core assembly module, wherein the sensor expansion module includes one or more arm support assemblies; one or more arms connected to the one or more arm support assemblies. The base assembly includes one or more motors, one or more processors; one or more memory modules; a base motor controller; and computer-readable instructions, which when executed communicate movement direction and distance instructions to a base motor controller. The base assembly includes one or more motors, wherein the base motor controller converts the received movement direction and/or distance instructions to movement direction and/or distance commands, and communicates the movement direction and/or distance commands to the one or more motors to physically move the base assembly.