Window Screen Batten Locking Structure for Weather Durability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window screens exposed to harsh weather conditions face high maintenance costs and mechanical failures due to lack of structural integrity, with existing solutions being complex, expensive, and non-backward compatible.
Innovation Solution
A batten arrangement comprising an elongated batten member with a female recess and a male locking member, allowing for secure clamping of the window screen, enhancing structural integrity and compatibility with various screens, while being easy to install and adaptable to different weather conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the window screen is made rigid or connected to a tensioning system to improve structural integrity, then the strength and reliability are improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The window screen is divided into multiple sections with individual battens that can be independently adjusted. Each batten provides localized reinforcement without requiring a complete rigid structure or complex tensioning system across the entire screen.
Solution Approach 2:
The battens are designed to be adjustable and repositionable along the window screen, allowing dynamic adaptation to different weather conditions and structural needs. This replaces static rigid structures with flexible, adaptable elements.
2Reliability
If durable materials and complex systems are used to protect against harsh weather, then the reliability and longevity are improved, but the ease of manufacture and installation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is segmented into individual battens that can be manufactured separately and installed independently. This modular approach simplifies manufacturing compared to producing large rigid structures, and facilitates easier installation by allowing sequential placement along the window screen.
Solution Approach 2:
The battens are designed with self-aligning features and simple attachment mechanisms that enable straightforward installation without requiring complex tools or specialized skills. The male-female connection system provides intuitive assembly.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If the window screen is designed with high structural integrity to endure harsh environments, then the durability is improved, but the adaptability to different screen types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The battens are designed with universal male-female connection systems that can accommodate various window screen types and configurations. The same batten design can be applied across different screen materials, sizes, and styles, providing long-term durability while maintaining broad compatibility.
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AI summary
There is provided a batten arrangement (100) for a window screen (110), comprising an elongated batten member (120) extending in a length direction, L, wherein the elongated batten member comprises a female recess (130) extending along the length of the elongated batten member. The batten arrangement further comprises an elongated male locking member (140) extending in the length direction, L, wherein the female recess of the batten member is arranged to securely receive the male locking member. The male locking member has a corresponding shape compared to the female recess of the batten member and is intended to be fitted in the female recess of the batten member in a male-female configuration, wherein the batten arrangement is arranged to clamp the window screen between the female recess of the batten member and the male locking member.