L-Shaped Window Ventilation Device Actuator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing window and door ventilation devices face issues such as damage during storage or transport, grinding noises due to dimensional inaccuracies, and impaired closing mechanisms due to the design and placement of rebate fans and seals.

Innovation Solution

A ventilation device with a simple, L-shaped design divided into two sections, where the first section is attached to the sash frame transversely and the second section extends from the room-side end face, featuring an actuator that adjusts to regulate airflow without protruding beyond the sash lap, ensuring easy assembly and disassembly, and preventing damage during transport.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the ventilation device is arranged in the rebate space with functional fitting components, then ventilation function is achieved, but the position is limited and may cause grinding noises due to dimensional inaccuracies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveventilation functionVSAvoidposition limitation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ventilation device is divided into two sections: a first section attached to the sash frame and a second section extending from the room-side end face. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized independently, with the first section providing ventilation function and the second section ensuring proper positioning without interfering with closing mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the ventilation device protrudes from the end face of the sash, then airflow control is improved, but damage or injuries can occur during storage or transport

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveairflow controlVSAvoiddamage during storage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The actuator is designed to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the air duct, allowing it to move between a first overlapping position (retracted) and a second released position (extended). This dynamic positioning enables airflow control when needed while preventing protrusion during storage or transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If the rebate fan is arranged in the rebate area, then ventilation is achieved, but the closing mechanism may be impaired due to space occupation

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveventilationVSAvoidclosing mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The ventilation device is positioned to extend from the room-side end face of the window frame rather than occupying the rebate area. The first section is attached to the sash frame and the second section extends outward, utilizing the depth dimension to provide ventilation function without interfering with the closing mechanism's operational space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Productivity

If the ventilation device uses the entire rebate area height, then airflow capacity is increased, but grinding noises occur due to dimensional inaccuracies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveairflow capacityVSAvoidgrinding noises
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The first section of the ventilation device is designed to be smaller than the height of the sash lap, creating a localized ventilation opening that does not extend across the entire rebate area. This localized approach maintains sufficient airflow capacity while avoiding contact with the seal at the ends of the rebate fan, thereby preventing grinding noises.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP2063059B1Ventilation device between sash and frame of a window or door
Publication Date: 2013.11.27 SIEGENIA AUBI KG
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AI summary

The window or door has a glare and wing framework (1.2). A ventilation device (10) is provided and having a first section (15) which is arranged between the window frames (1) and a side framework (2). A second section (16) is provided over a wing part (12) and which starts from a surface (17) blended with the framework (1) and which encompasses the wing part.