Window Covering Cooling Device for Room Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling solutions for buildings, such as active air conditioning systems, are costly, aesthetically unappealing, and require extensive retrofitting, while passive solutions like shutters lack effective climate control.
Innovation Solution
A cooling device integrated into window coverings, such as shutters, that seals the window opening and includes a cooling element to cool air from the room, allowing for efficient cooling without additional masonry penetrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If active air conditioning systems are retrofitted into buildings, then cooling function is provided, but installation complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cooling function with the existing window shutter structure. The cooling element is integrated into the shutter, merging two functions (shutter and air conditioner) into a single device, thereby avoiding separate installation of complex air conditioning systems while providing effective cooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The shutter is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both a traditional window covering and as a housing for the cooling element. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate air conditioning equipment, reducing installation complexity and cost while maintaining cooling capability.
2Temperature
If traditional air conditioning systems are installed, then cooling is achieved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the cooling function with the architecturally integrated shutter design, the system maintains the building's aesthetic appearance. The cooling element is concealed within the shutter structure, eliminating the need for visible external air conditioning units that would compromise the building's appearance.
3Temperature
If extensive retrofitting is performed for air conditioning installation, then cooling function is added, but construction work and disruption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The solution merges the cooling system with the existing shutter infrastructure, allowing installation through the shutter assembly process alone. This eliminates the need for separate retrofitting work such as wall penetrations, cable installations, and ductwork, significantly reducing construction effort and disruption.
4Loss of energy
If shutters are used for thermal insulation, then passive insulation is provided, but active cooling control is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges passive thermal insulation (provided by the shutter) with active cooling control (provided by the cooling element). The shutter maintains thermal insulation while the integrated cooling element provides active temperature control, combining both functions in a single system.
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 solution provides effective cooling while maintaining thermal insulation, is visually appealing, and can be retrofitted easily and inexpensively, using the existing window for cooling without compromising exterior insulation.
Implementation Method 1
at least one cooling element arranged in the sealed window opening designed to cool air from the room
Implementation Method 2
a heat-insulating window covering designed to be attached to the outer wall and to seal a window opening
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AI summary
Cooling device (10) for a room with an outer wall (12) in which a window (14) is arranged, comprising: - a heat-insulating window covering (16) designed for attachment to the outer wall (12) and for sealing a window opening (30); - at least one cooling element (36; 52) arranged in the sealed window opening (30) designed for cooling air from the room.