Skylight Window With Detachable Curb Flange For Roof Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skylight windows have poor insulating properties and limited light entry and visibility due to their installation method, which exposes a larger portion to the environment, and the use of additional glazing layers with dome-shaped weather shields increases the light path, reducing efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A skylight window design featuring a detachable curb flange that can be attached to the frame side member in various positions, providing structural support and acting as a bracket, allowing for improved insulation and light entry while being adaptable to both flat and inclined roofs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a dome-shaped weather shield is attached to the top of the skylight window, then the window portion is protected from weather and precipitation accumulation, but the number of glazing layers increases and the light path becomes longer, reducing light entry and visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes the dome-shaped weather shield from the skylight window assembly. Instead of having the weather shield attached to the top of the window, the patent uses a curb flange system that integrates weather protection at the base level, eliminating the need for additional glazing layers and reducing the light path length while maintaining effective weather protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention shifts the weather protection function from a vertical dimension (dome shield at the top) to a horizontal dimension (curb flange at the base). This dimensional change allows weather protection to be achieved without adding layers that obstruct light, as the protection is provided at a different spatial level that does not interfere with the light path through the glazing.
2Ease of operation
If flat-roof skylight windows are installed on top of the exterior side of flat roofs, then the window portion is exposed to the surrounding environment, but this installation method results in poor insulating properties and limited light entry
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a detachable curb flange that can be positioned at different locations along the frame side member. This dynamic positioning capability allows the installation to be adapted to different roof conditions and insulation requirements, enabling optimized thermal performance while maintaining installation flexibility for various roof configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameter of the curb flange position along the frame side member to optimize insulation performance. By allowing the curb flange to be positioned at different locations, the system can adapt to varying thermal requirements and roof structures, improving energy efficiency while maintaining ease of installation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable curb flange is attached to the frame side member in various positions, then installation flexibility and structural support are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the curb flange attachment system into discrete, modular components that can be independently positioned and secured at different locations along the frame side member. This segmentation allows for flexible installation while keeping each individual attachment unit simple and manageable, reducing overall system complexity through modularity.
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AI summary
A skylight window comprising a window frame, a window sash, a weather shield, and an IGU, wherein curb flange is provided so that it can be attached to and detached from the first frame side member.