Attachable blind bracket for window
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional blind installation methods, such as outside mount, cause damage to walls and unnecessary space usage around windows, as they require brackets to be installed directly into the wall, leading to a need for a unitary blind installation solution.
Innovation Solution
A window jamb assembly with a recess and insertable attachment components, including screw bosses and cantilever portions, allows for secure attachment of blind brackets without wall penetration, enabling unitary blind installation by engaging protrusions within the recess.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If blind brackets are installed directly into the wall, then secure attachment is achieved, but wall damage occurs and unnecessary space is used
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary attachment system consisting of attachment components integrated into the window jamb and corresponding receptacles on the blind bracket. This intermediary mechanism transfers the attachment function from direct wall penetration to a non-invasive interface between the window frame and blind bracket, eliminating wall damage while maintaining secure attachment through mechanical engagement features such as tabs, slots, and snap-fit mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent relocates the attachment interface from the wall surface (traditional 2D mounting) to the window jamb structure (introducing a third dimension - the depth of the jamb recess). By utilizing the vertical and lateral dimensions of the window jamb, the system achieves secure three-dimensional attachment without requiring penetration into the wall, thereby preventing wall damage while maintaining attachment strength
2Strength
If blind brackets are installed directly into the wall, then secure attachment is achieved, but unnecessary space around the window is used
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested attachment architecture where attachment components are recessed within the window jamb structure, and blind brackets attach to these recessed components. This nesting allows the attachment mechanism to be contained within the existing window frame boundaries, eliminating the need for additional exterior space while maintaining secure attachment through the nested mechanical interface
3Object-affected harmful factors
If unitary blind installation is implemented, then wall damage is prevented and space efficiency is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal attachment system where standardized attachment components and receptacles can be used across different window configurations and blind types. This multi-functionality reduces installation complexity by providing a consistent attachment interface that works with various window jamb designs and blind brackets, eliminating the need for custom wall-mounted solutions for each installation scenario
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment components are pre-integrated into the window jamb structure during window manufacturing, before the blind installation takes place. This preliminary action eliminates the need for on-site wall modification, as the attachment interface is already prepared and positioned correctly, thereby reducing installation complexity while achieving damage-free attachment
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AI summary
Various window jamb and window jamb assemblies are provided. An example window jamb assembly includes a window jamb with a recess along a lineal profile of the window jamb. At least one protrusion is defined within the recess. The window jamb assembly includes an insertable attachment component including a screw boss. The insertable attachment component is structured to engage with the at least one protrusion defined within the recess. The insertable attachment component is structured to receive a screw via the screw boss.