Motorized Sliding Window Locking Against Forced Panel Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sliding windows lack smart automation capabilities, requiring costly frame replacements and skilled labor for motorized control, and there is a need for a retrofit mechanism that allows motorized control with minimal construction skill.
Innovation Solution
An automated window mechanism with an electric motor and a monitor to detect external forces, applying a counter force to resist unwanted movement, featuring a locked state and a processor to apply a counter force via an electric motor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a complete frame replacement is used for motorized window control, then automation capability is achieved, but installation cost and construction skill requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the automation function into separate components: a motorized mechanism that can be independently installed on existing window frames without replacing the entire frame structure. This allows automation to be added as a modular component rather than requiring complete frame replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The motorized mechanism is designed to be universally compatible with various existing window frame types and configurations. The system can be adapted to different window styles (sliding, casement, etc.) without requiring frame replacement, making the automation solution applicable to a wide range of existing installations.
2Reliability
If the electric motor remains in locked state, then security against intrusion is improved, but the window cannot be opened for ventilation or emergency
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication verification before transitioning from locked to unlocked state. The monitor detects and verifies external forces (such as authorized knocking patterns) before the controller activates the motor to unlock the window, ensuring security protocols are followed before allowing access.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitor continuously provides feedback about external forces applied to the window to the controller. This feedback loop allows the system to distinguish between unauthorized intrusion attempts (which maintain locked state) and authorized opening requests (which trigger unlocking), enabling secure yet accessible operation.
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
Enables cost-effective, skill-free installation of motorized window control, preventing unwanted movement and allowing smart automation of existing sliding windows.
Implementation Method 1
the electric motor applies a counter force in a direction opposite the external force to counteract the external force
Data Source
AI summary
An automated window mechanism is disclosed having an electric motor attached to a sliding panel of a window configured to open and close the window by moving the sliding panel. The electric motor has a locked state in which the electric motor and sliding panel are stationary. The automated window mechanism also includes a monitor configured to detect an external force applied to the sliding panel while the electric motor is in the locked state. In response to the monitor identifying the external force while the electric motor is in the locked state the electric motor opposes the external force to prevent unwanted movement of the sliding panel. A method and system for preventing unwanted movement of an automated window are also disclosed.