Wire Mesh Slat Structure for Solar Shading and Power Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high frictional forces and manufacturing costs associated with weaving metal wires into mesh structures limit the application and efficiency of wire mesh, making it unsuitable for certain applications, particularly in shading and solar radiation control.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating slat elements with a lamellar structure into the wire mesh, which can be supported by tube means or sleeves, allowing for adjustable angles and integration of photovoltaic cells to enhance shading and power generation, thereby expanding the application of wire mesh in architectural and energy-related fields.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If wire mesh is manufactured from metal wires using conventional weaving machines, then the mesh structure is produced, but the manufacturing costs are considerably higher and wear and tear increases due to high frictional forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the mesh elements by using flattened circular cross-section wires instead of round wires, and by applying coating layers to reduce friction. This parameter change allows conventional weaving machines to process the material with reduced wear and tear while maintaining production capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical interaction between round wires that causes high friction with a modified wire structure (flattened circular cross-section) and coating system. This substitution reduces the mechanical friction forces during weaving, thereby reducing wear and tear on weaving machine components.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional wire mesh with round wires is used, then the mesh structure is simple, but the shading capability of solar radiation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by giving specific regions of the wire (the cross-section) a flattened circular shape rather than a round shape. This localized geometric modification creates shadowing effects that block solar radiation while maintaining the overall simplicity of the mesh structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses coating layers on the wire surfaces that can have specific optical properties to enhance shading. The coating can alter the optical interaction with solar radiation, providing enhanced shading capability without significantly complicating the mesh structure.
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 wire mesh achieves efficient solar radiation shading and power generation, reducing cooling loads and enabling self-sufficient energy production, while maintaining an unimpeded view and flexible installation options.
Implementation Method 1
slat elements are arranged to serve in particular for shading of incidence of light
Implementation Method 2
including the use of photovoltaic cells, allowing for improved solar radiation shading and power generation
Data Source
AI summary
Wire mesh with warp and weft wires on a mesh surface with tube means spaced apart from each other being woven in on the mesh surface on which slat elements are located in order to serve for shading of the incidence of light. The slat elements can be provided with photovoltaic cells.