Telescopic Triangular Wind Diverter for Interior Ventilation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wind deflectors primarily redirect air flow away from structures, failing to capture and redirect natural wind into interior spaces effectively.

Innovation Solution

A curved telescopic triangular wind diverter device with end caps, made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), that captures and redirects wind bilaterally into interior structures without electricity, featuring adjustable length, UV protection, and recyclable materials, allowing silent operation and attachment to various exterior frames without drilling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional air deflectors are used to redirect air flow away from vents or vehicles, then air flow redirection is achieved, but the device cannot capture and redirect natural wind into interior structures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewind redirection capabilityVSAvoidlack of wind capture function

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the traditional air deflector function by changing the redirection direction from 'away from structure' to 'into structure'. The curved triangular geometry is specifically designed to capture wind and funnel it inward toward the interior space, fundamentally reversing the conventional approach while solving the wind capture problem

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of manufacture

If fixed non-adjustable deflectors are mounted on structures, then installation is simple, but the device cannot be adapted to various structural frames and openings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidstructural adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the previously static, fixed deflector adjustable and adaptable. The telescopic mechanism allows the device to change its dimensions and configuration to fit various structural frames and opening sizes, transforming a rigid fixed structure into a dynamically adaptable one while maintaining ease of installation through tool-free adjustment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If hollow vertical mounting is used as in Card and Card patent, then mounting is simplified, but the device lacks adjustability in variety of structural frames

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting easeVSAvoidframe adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static hollow vertical mounting into a dynamic adjustable system. The telescopic sections allow the device to adapt its length and configuration to match various frame sizes and opening dimensions, while the end cap mounting system maintains ease of installation by allowing simple attachment to the frame structure without complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of manufacture

If non-telescopic fixed length deflectors are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but the device cannot be adjusted to different lengths for various exterior frames

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidadjustability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the deflector into multiple telescopic sections that can extend and retract. This segmentation allows the device to achieve variable lengths for different frame sizes while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized modular components that assemble through simple telescopic engagement mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

The device effectively increases ventilation, withstands high wind speeds, is environmentally friendly, and can be easily relocated, providing efficient and sustainable wind redirection into interior spaces.

Implementation Method 1

a curved telescopic triangular embodiment... capturing and redirecting wind with the purpose of increasing ventilation into an interior structure... redirecting wind flow in a bilateral manner

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAerodynamic flow redirection: Aerofoil

Implementation Method 2

The use of such materials as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) offer the advantage of UV protection, and weather resistance

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV protection: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS8910994B2Free breeze accelerator

Publication Date: 2014.12.16 BZOZA RUSSELL JOHN

AI summary

This disclosure concerns a wind diverting device having a first hollow triangular body portion engaged with a second hollow triangular body portion in a concentrically nested manner for slideability therebetween, and a pair of opposing end caps configured to attach to each respective terminal end of the nested triangular bodies; wherein the wind diverting device is configured to attach to a window frame or similar object for diverting laterally passing wind into an opening of an enclosed structure.