Universal Window Closing Device With Time and Temperature Triggers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic window closing devices are limited to specific types of windows and rely solely on timers, failing to accommodate various window configurations and temperature-based triggers for automatic closure.
Innovation Solution
A universal window closing device with a motor, actuator, and adjustable attachment mechanism that can be installed on multiple window styles, featuring both time and temperature sensors for automated closure, ensuring versatility and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing electronic window closing devices are designed for specific window types, then they can reliably close that particular window style, but they cannot be used on other window configurations requiring multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The window closing device is designed with a universal mounting system that can accommodate multiple window types (vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, casement, awning) through adjustable brackets and positioning mechanisms. The actuator mechanism is configured to work with different window frame geometries, allowing a single device to replace multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components including movable mounting brackets, adjustable actuator positioning, and flexible mounting options that allow the device to adapt its configuration to match different window styles and geometries, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed-design devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing window closing devices use only timer-based control, then the control mechanism is simple, but they cannot respond to temperature-based closure triggers
Solution Approach 1:
The control system integrates multiple triggering mechanisms including timer-based control and temperature-based control (via integrated temperature sensor) within a single unified controller. This allows the device to respond to different closure triggers (time elapsed or temperature threshold) using the same actuator mechanism, providing versatile control options without requiring separate control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a temperature sensor that continuously monitors ambient temperature and provides feedback to the control system. When the temperature reaches a predetermined threshold, the feedback signal triggers the actuator to close the window. The control system can process multiple feedback inputs (timer countdown and temperature threshold) and respond accordingly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal window closing device is designed to accommodate multiple window types, then it increases versatility, but the mounting and positioning complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including adjustable brackets, positioning clips, and mounting hardware that can be independently configured for different window types. This segmentation allows installers to assemble the appropriate configuration for each window style without dealing with a monolithic complex mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements such as movable brackets, adjustable positioning features, and flexible mounting options that allow the device to be easily adapted to different window geometries during installation, reducing the complexity of the installation process while maintaining versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic window closure based on time or temperature thresholds, providing flexibility and cost-effectiveness by accommodating diverse window types without the need for multiple devices.
Implementation Method 1
the homeowner may want their windows open until the outside weather either gets too warm or too cold to let the fresh air in... the homeowner may want to have the window close when, for example, the outside temperature drops below or exceeds a predetermined threshold
Implementation Method 2
A housing includes a motor, with an actuator coupled thereto
Data Source
AI summary
A device for automatically closing a window includes a housing and a motor contained within the housing. An actuator is coupled to the motor and extends out from a portion of the housing. The actuator is configured to contact the window such that the actuator is able to close the window. A plurality of attachment elements disposed on a rear of the housing allow the device to be attached to a window.