Spaced Guide Rail Layout for Full Window Opening Exposure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sliding windows or doors with nested guide rails limit the opening to a single area, preventing complete exposure of the window or door opening.
Innovation Solution
A guide system with spaced first and second guide rails allows the cover element to move orthogonally, enabling complete exposure of the opening by varying the distance between the rails, using articulated lever mechanisms and synchronization devices for stable movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If nested guide rails are used in conventional sliding windows, then the structure is compact and the cover element remains within the frame, but the opening cannot be completely exposed and only one area can be covered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional nested guide rail arrangement to a three-dimensional spaced configuration. The first guide rail is attached to the fixed structure while the second guide rail is attached to the cover element and positioned at a distance, allowing the cover element to move in multiple directions including orthogonal suspension, enabling complete exposure of the opening
Solution Approach 2:
The guide system is divided into two separate guide rail components (first guide rail attached to fixed structure, second guide rail attached to cover element) that operate independently at spaced distances, allowing the cover element to be guided through multiple operating positions including fully open, partially open, and orthogonal suspended positions
2Ease of operation
If the cover element is moved within the frame plane, then the structure is simple, but the opening cannot be completely exposed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the cover element to move out of the traditional plane by allowing orthogonal suspension between the spaced guide rails. This three-dimensional movement capability allows the cover element to be positioned anywhere within the space defined by the guide rails, achieving complete exposure of the opening while maintaining structural control
3Adaptability or versatility
If spaced guide rails are used to enable complete opening exposure, then the opening can be fully exposed and ventilation is improved, but the guide system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The spaced guide rail system provides multiple operating positions (fully open, partially open, orthogonal suspended) within a single unified structure. The same guide rail arrangement that enables complete opening exposure also maintains the ability to cover the opening when needed, providing versatile adaptability without requiring multiple separate mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A guide system can guide at least one cover element movable relative to a fixed structure. The guide system includes at least one first guide rail to be fastened to the fixed structure, and at least one second guide rail to be fastened to the at least one cover element and which is movable relative to the at least one first guide rail. The at least one second guide rail, in at least one operating position, preferably in all operating positions, is arranged completely outside an installation space of the at least one first guide rail.