Safety Window Cover for Hurricane Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of hurricane windows with sashes is challenging due to exposure to adverse weather conditions, particularly rain, which compromises safety, visibility, and the quality of the installation process, leading to potential accidents and improper sealing.
Innovation Solution
A safety window cover with a rectangular panel and pressure pivot mechanism that secures onto the window frame from the inside, creating a stable shield against rain and adverse weather, allowing installers to work safely and efficiently from inside the building.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If windows are installed from the exterior during rainy weather, then installation can proceed, but installer safety and visibility deteriorate due to exposure to rain and wet conditions
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent panel is introduced as an intermediary barrier between the installer and the rain. The panel is positioned in the window opening, allowing installers to work from inside the building while the panel blocks rain and adverse weather conditions from reaching them.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation approach is inverted by working from the interior of the building rather than the exterior. The transparent panel is installed first to create a protective barrier, then the window is installed from inside, reversing the traditional exterior-to-interior installation sequence.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If windows are installed from the interior, then installer protection from rain is improved, but installation complexity increases due to the need for specialized equipment and procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The installation process is segmented into distinct phases: first installing the transparent panel as a separate protective element, then installing the window from the interior. This segmentation allows each component to be installed independently using appropriate equipment without requiring complex integrated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent panel is installed in advance before the window installation begins. This preliminary action creates the protective environment needed for interior-based installation, eliminating the need for complex weatherproofing equipment during the actual window installation.
3Productivity
If installers work in wet conditions, then installation can continue, but installation quality deteriorates due to interference with sealants and adhesives
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent panel serves as a mediator that creates a dry workspace for applying sealants and adhesives. By blocking rain from reaching the installation area, the panel ensures that sealing materials can be applied and cured properly without water interference, maintaining high sealing quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel creates an inert, dry environment for the installation process by excluding rain and moisture. This controlled environment allows sealants and adhesives to perform optimally without degradation from water exposure, ensuring proper bonding and sealing.
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AI summary
The present invention is a safety window cover for installing windows with sashes onto window openings. The safety window cover comprises a rectangular panel that defines a linear slit running parallel to the top side of the rectangular panel. A pressure pivot mechanism is mounted onto the linear slit. The pressure pivot mechanism is designed to slide along the linear slit. And, a lever is attached to the pressure pivot mechanism. The lever is designed to lock onto a window frame when the window is open, securing the rectangular panel outside the window frame during the installation process of the window frame onto a window opening.