RF Window Handle Sensor for Remote Position Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing window and door monitoring systems in home automation are often expensive, complex to install, and cannot be adapted to existing installations without a home automation function, leading to energy losses and security issues due to undetected open doors or windows.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a main body with a rotatable actuating handle, a position sensor, and a control unit with radio frequency communication capabilities, allowing remote monitoring and actuation of window or door positions, which is easily adaptable to various door and window systems, including those without pre-existing home automation functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complete window adaptation system is implemented for home automation monitoring, then monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity and installation cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional modules: a control unit with radio frequency communication, a position sensor, and an actuating mechanism. This modular segmentation allows the system to be installed on existing windows without requiring complete system replacement, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to be universally applicable to various window and door systems through standardized mounting mechanisms and radio frequency communication protocols. The actuating handle can be adapted to different handle types, and the radio frequency module can communicate with various remote terminals, enabling the same device to monitor different opening types without requiring custom adaptation for each system.
2Loss of information
If radio frequency communication and position sensing are integrated, then remote monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The position sensor and radio frequency communication module are integrated into a single control unit that is mounted on the window handle. This merging of functions into one compact device eliminates the need for separate sensing and communication systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining both position detection and remote communication capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The position sensor automatically detects the handle position and triggers radio frequency transmission without requiring manual intervention. The system self-activates when the handle position changes, eliminating the need for complex control logic or user initiation, thereby simplifying the control system while maintaining effective remote monitoring.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is made adaptable to existing installations without home automation functions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates universal mounting brackets and standardized connection interfaces that can be attached to various window and door handle types. The radio frequency communication protocol is designed to work with multiple remote terminal types, allowing the device to be installed on existing openings without requiring pre-existing home automation infrastructure, thereby improving adaptability without significantly increasing installation complexity.
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 simple, cost-effective, and reliable monitoring and actuation of door or window positions, reducing energy losses and enhancing security by allowing remote detection of open or closed states, while being compatible with a wide range of window and door systems.
Implementation Method 1
a position sensor and a control member; said control unit comprising at least one radio frequency communication means able to communicate with a remote terminal, so as to transmit to said remote terminal said position of the handle acquired by said position sensor
Implementation Method 2
said control unit comprising at least one radio frequency communication means able to communicate with a remote terminal, so as to transmit to said remote terminal said position of the handle acquired by said position sensor
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AI summary
The invention relates to an actuation device (1) for a locking system, such as a bolt, of a window or door, comprising an opening and a fixed part, said device (1) being intended to be installed on said opening of said window or door, said device (1) comprising a main body (10) and an actuation handle (11), comprising a position sensor and control member (30); said control member (30) comprising at least one radio frequency communication means capable of communicating with a remote terminal (20), so as to communicate to said remote terminal (20) said position of the handle (11) acquired by said position sensor; said position sensor of said handle being installed in said fixing part (101), and said control member (30) being secured to said trim part (102).