Modular Sliding Door Sill with Interchangeable Guide Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sliding door and window guide devices have limited operational flexibility, requiring pre-cast screed design and modification, which restricts customization and future adjustments, and can only support a limited number of leaves.
Innovation Solution
A modular sill system comprising interchangeable sill components and connection components that can be easily assembled and adapted to support an unlimited number of sliding leaves, allowing for flexible configuration and installation independent of the screed construction, with a thin platform for minimal invasiveness and aesthetic continuity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If guide devices are embedded inside the screed, then the structure is stable and integrated, but the operational flexibility is limited and modifications require complete screed remaking
Solution Approach 1:
The guide device is divided into multiple modular components (sill body, connection elements, adjustment mechanisms) that can be independently assembled and reconfigured. This segmentation allows the guide device to maintain structural stability while enabling flexible modifications without requiring complete screed remaking.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow dynamic modification of the sliding door/window configuration. These dynamic features enable operational flexibility while maintaining reliable structural integration with the screed.
2Ease of manufacture
If guide devices are designed before screed casting, then the installation is simplified, but customization and future modifications are waived
Solution Approach 1:
The modular guide device components are prepared and standardized in advance, allowing for simplified installation during construction. At the same time, the modular design preserves the capability for future customization through easy reconfiguration of the pre-fabricated components.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide device is designed with universal connection elements and standardized components that can accommodate various configurations. This multi-functionality allows the same base structure to support different numbers and types of sliding leaves, enabling both simplified initial installation and future customization.
3Device complexity
If guide devices support a limited number of leaves, then the structure is simpler, but the operational flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The guide device is segmented into modular units that can be easily added or removed. This segmentation maintains structural simplicity for basic configurations while allowing flexible expansion to support any number of sliding leaves by simply adding or removing modular components.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide device employs a nested modular structure where additional sliding leaf supports can be integrated into the existing framework. This nesting approach allows the structure to scale from simple to complex configurations without requiring complete redesign, maintaining simplicity while enabling operational flexibility.
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AI summary
A modular sill (1) for a sliding door or window comprising a plurality of sill components (2) each of which has a seat (3) suitable for housing a respective guide (G) for a sliding leaf (A). In particular, the sill components (2) are configured to be reciprocally disposed so that, during use, the guides (G) are parallel to one another. Furthermore, the modular sill (1) comprises at least one connection component (4), suitable for connecting and spacing apart a first sill component and a second sill component, extending along a longitudinal direction (X) substantially aligned with the seat (3). In particular, the sill components (2) and the connection component (4) are configured to be interconnected to one another.