Swing Door Insert with Movable Screen and Glass Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing entry doors that swing outward lack a solution for allowing ambient air flow while maintaining interior temperature, as conventional storm doors are not aesthetically pleasing and may not be feasible in certain climates.
Innovation Solution
A retractable screen and glass panel insert that can be easily installed and removed, allowing for air flow or sealing the door, suitable for outward opening entry doors without the need for a conventional storm door.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional storm door is installed, then air flow is allowed, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The door assembly is segmented into a main entry door and a separate insert unit that can be independently configured. The insert contains the screen and glass panel components, allowing the main door to maintain its aesthetic appearance while the insert provides the functional air flow capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is designed to be movable and reconfigurable within the door opening. It can be inserted to provide screen protection and air flow, and removed or repositioned to allow the main door to swing freely or provide unobstructed views, thereby dynamically adapting between aesthetic and functional requirements.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional storm door is installed, then air flow is allowed, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The screen, glass panel, and mounting mechanisms are merged into a single integrated insert unit. This consolidation simplifies the overall door assembly by reducing the number of separate components and mounting operations required, while still providing the necessary air flow and protection functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is designed as a universal component that can be applied to various door types and configurations. It provides multiple functions including screen protection, glass panel options, and air flow control within a single standardized unit, reducing complexity compared to custom assemblies.
3Reliability
If the entry door swings outward, then hurricane protection is improved, but air flow capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The door system is segmented into the main outward-swinging entry door and a separate insert unit. The main door provides hurricane protection by swinging outward, while the insert can be positioned to provide controlled air flow pathways when needed, allowing both functions to coexist without interfering with each other.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert acts as an intermediary component between the outward-swinging door and the interior space. It provides a mechanism for controlled air flow and screen protection that does not interfere with the door's outward swinging motion, thereby maintaining both hurricane protection and air flow capability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a door, preferably an exterior or entry door that swings outwardly, with a modular insert including movable screening and a glass panel that allows for seasonal use of the door and ready replacement of existing doors that have a standard glass insert or retrofitting of a door that has no insert at all.