EP2844926B1 - Système d'évent à lames - Google Patents

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EP2844926B1
EP2844926B1 EP13765224.4A EP13765224A EP2844926B1 EP 2844926 B1 EP2844926 B1 EP 2844926B1 EP 13765224 A EP13765224 A EP 13765224A EP 2844926 B1 EP2844926 B1 EP 2844926B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
    • F24F13/10—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
    • F24F13/14—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre
    • F24F13/15—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre with parallel simultaneously tiltable lamellae
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
    • F24F13/10—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
    • F24F13/14—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre
    • F24F13/1426—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre characterised by actuating means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
    • F24F13/10—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
    • F24F13/14—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre
    • F24F13/1426—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre characterised by actuating means
    • F24F2013/1446—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre characterised by actuating means with gearings

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  • the present invention teaches a system to control airflow from a duct from a forced air heating ventilation and air conditioning system to conserve energy.
  • US 20110053487 A1 discloses a louver system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention is defined in the claims and features a louver system for controlling airflow in a duct from a forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
  • HVAC forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  • the system comprises a housing and a movable louver located on a mounting fascia.
  • the system comprises a longitudinal slat located in the perimeter wall. In some embodiments, the system comprises a slat positioning assembly operatively coupled to the slat. In some embodiments, the system comprises a mainspring assembly operatively coupled to the slat positioning assembly. In some embodiments, the system comprises a winding assembly operatively coupled to the mainspring assembly. In some embodiments, the system comprises a motor and a hand crank operatively coupled to the winding assembly.
  • the system comprises a local control system having a microprocessor, a transmitter, and a receiver that is operatively connected to the slat positioning assembly.
  • the local control system receives an activation signal then sends a positioning signal to the slat positioning assembly.
  • the slat positioning assembly rotates the slat to a specified position via power from the mainspring assembly.
  • the slat in the first position, allows airflow. In some embodiments, in the second position, the slat inhibits airflow. In some embodiments, in a position between the first position and the second position, the slat allows a reduced airflow. In some embodiments, the mainspring assembly is wound via the winding assembly. In some embodiments, the winding assembly is actuated via the hand crank or the motor.
  • the local control system is operatively connected to the motor.
  • the system comprises a power supply operatively connected to the motor and the local control system.
  • the system comprises an electricity generator comprising a turbine operatively connected to the power supply.
  • the present invention features a louver system (100) for controlling airflow in a duct (110) from a forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
  • HVAC forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  • the system (100) comprises a housing (200) having a housing perimeter wall (210), a housing front edge (220), a housing rear edge (230), and a mounting fascia (240) located on the housing front edge (220).
  • the mounting fascia is able to be mounted (abutted) against an outside surface of a wall.
  • the housing perimeter wall (210) connects with a duct (110) in a wall.
  • the housing perimeter wall (210) connects with a duct (110) not located in a wall.
  • the system (100) comprises an adjustable louver that can be rotated (300) located on the mounting fascia (240). In some embodiments, the positional louver (300) is manually positioned.
  • the system (100) comprises a longitudinal slat (400).
  • the slat (400) comprises a slat first end (410), a slat second end (420), a slat first side edge (430), a second side edge (440), a slat first surface (450), and a slat second surface (460).
  • the slat first end (410) is located in the housing perimeter wall (210) where it can rotate.
  • the slat second end (420) is located in the housing perimeter wall (210) where it can rotate.
  • a slat positioning wheel (480) is located on the slat first end (410).
  • a slat positioning wheel (480) is located on the slat second end (420).
  • the longitudinal slat (400) comprises a slat third surface (462) and a slat fourth surface (464). In some embodiments, the longitudinal slat (400) comprises a slat third side edge (442), and a slat fourth side edge (444). In some embodiments, the longitudinal slat (400) comprises slat surfaces that are evenly spaced with respect to the angular position relative to one another when viewed from a sagittal plane.
  • the slat first side edge (430) in a fully open position, is positioned toward the housing front edge (220) and the slat second side edge (440) is positioned toward the housing rear edge (230). In some embodiments, in a fully open position, the slat second side edge (440) is positioned toward the housing front edge (220) and the slat first side edge (430) is positioned toward the housing rear edge (230).
  • the slat (400) is positioned fully in-line with a direction of airflow from a duct (110). In some embodiments, in the fully open position the slat (400) does not impede the airflow in the duct.
  • the slat first side edge (430) is located toward the housing perimeter wall (210) and the slat second side edge (440) is located toward the housing perimeter wall (210).
  • the slat (400) is positioned fully perpendicular to the direction of airflow from the duct (110).
  • the slat first surface (450) or the slat second surface (460) faces the direction of airflow from the duct (110).
  • the slat (400) impedes the airflow in the duct.
  • the slat (400) is able to be rotated in a single continuous direction. In some embodiments, the slat (400) is able to be rotated in any direction. In some embodiments, the slat (400) is infinitely adjustable between the fully open position and the fully closed position.
  • the system (100) comprises a slat positioning assembly (500) located in the housing (200).
  • the slat positioning assembly (500) comprises a centrally located main shaft (530).
  • the main shaft (530) has a main shaft positioning wheel (540) located on the main shaft (530) close to a main shaft first end (532).
  • the main shaft (530) is located parallel to the slat (400).
  • a drive belt (550) is located on and engages the main shaft positioning wheel (540) and the slat positioning wheel (480).
  • a positioning gear (560) is located on the main shaft (530) close to the main shaft first end (532).
  • a solenoid actuator (570) is located in the housing (200).
  • the solenoid actuator (570) comprises an engagement tip (580) for engaging the positioning gear (560).
  • the solenoid actuator (570) comprises an engagement wheel for engaging the positioning gear (560).
  • the solenoid actuator (570) comprises an engagement gear for engaging the positioning gear (560).
  • the system (100) comprises a mainspring assembly (600) located in the housing (200).
  • the mainspring assembly (600) comprises a ratcheting mechanism (610) operatively coupled to the main shaft (530).
  • a spring coil (620) is operatively coupled to the ratcheting mechanism (610).
  • the ratcheting mechanism (610) holds the spring coil (620) in a static position of potential energy.
  • the ratcheting mechanism (610) allows the spring coil (620) to be wound into a position of potential energy.
  • the system (100) comprises a winding assembly (650) located in the housing (200) operatively coupled to the mainspring assembly (600).
  • the winding assembly (650) comprising a hand crank (660).
  • the hand crank (660) projects through an aperture disposed on the mounting fascia (240).
  • the mainspring assembly upon actuation of the hand crank, the mainspring assembly is rewound.
  • the hand crank (660) is a knob.
  • the hand crank (660) is a crank.
  • the system (100) comprises a motor (700) located in the housing (200) operatively coupled to the winding assembly (650).
  • the winding assembly (650) comprises a safety mechanism connected to the spring coil (620) to avoid over winding, for example, a ratcheting mechanism or a clutch mechanism.
  • the system (100) comprises a local control system (750) located in the housing (200) having a microprocessor (760), a transmitter (770), and a receiver (780).
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to the slat positioning assembly (500).
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to the motor (700).
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to the solenoid actuator (570).
  • the local control system (750) comprises a position sensor disposed on the main shaft (530). In some embodiments, the position sensor is disposed on the slat positioning assembly (500). In some embodiments, the position sensor is operatively connected to the microprocessor (760). In some embodiments, the position sensor sends a signal to the microprocessor (760) corresponding to the position of the slat (400).
  • the system (100) comprises a power supply (800) located in the housing (200) operatively connected to the motor (700) and the local control system (750).
  • the power supply (800) is alternating current electricity. In some embodiments, the power supply (800) is direct current electricity.
  • the system (100) comprises an electricity generator (850) located in the housing (200) comprising a turbine (860).
  • the electricity generator (850) and the turbine (860) can rotate.
  • the electricity generator (850) is operatively connected to the power supply (800).
  • the turbine (860) rotates the electricity generator (850) thereby producing a current.
  • the current charges the power supply (800).
  • the system (100) comprises a plurality of electricity generators (850) comprising turbines (860) located in the housing (200). In some embodiments, the electricity generators (850) and turbines (860) can rotate.
  • the local control system (750) upon receiving an activation signal, sends a positioning signal via the microprocessor (760) to the solenoid actuator (570).
  • the solenoid actuator (570) releases the stored energy from the mainspring assembly (600) via the disengagement of the engagement tip (580) from the positioning gear (560) to actuate the slat positioning assembly (500).
  • the slat positioning assembly (500) rotates the slat (400) to a specified position. In some embodiments, the specified position is determined by the position sensor.
  • the slat (400) in the fully open position, allows airflow. In some embodiments, in the fully closed position, the slat (400) inhibits airflow. In some embodiments, in a position between the fully open position and the fully closed position (partially open), the slat (400) allows an inhibited rate of airflow.
  • the mainspring assembly (600) is wound via the winding assembly (650). In some embodiments, the winding assembly (650) is actuated via the hand crank (660) or the motor (700). In some embodiments, the mainspring assembly (600) provides potential energy to rotate the slat positioning assembly (500). In some embodiments, the ratcheting mechanism (610) allows for winding the spring coil (620) in a manner to avoid overwinding.
  • a sound emitter (910) located in the housing (200) is operatively connected to the microprocessor (760). In some embodiments, upon receiving a signal from the microprocessor (760), the sound emitter (910) emits a sound. In some embodiments, operating power is supplied to the sound emitter (910) via the power supply (800), via the microprocessor (760). In some embodiments, the sound from the sound emitter (910) is an alarm sound. In some embodiments, the sound from the sound emitter (910) is music, for example background music. In some embodiments, the sound from the sound emitter (910) is a voice, for example from an intercom system.
  • a light emitter (900) located in the housing (200) is operatively connected to the microprocessor (760). In some embodiments, upon receiving a signal from the microprocessor (760), the light emitter (900) emits light. In some embodiments, operating power is supplied to the light emitter (900) via the power supply (800), via the microprocessor (760). In some embodiments, the light from the light emitter (900) is an emergency light. In some embodiments, the light from the light emitter (900) is a night light. In some embodiments, the light from the light emitter (900) is a standard light for room illumination. In some embodiments, the light from the light emitter (900) flashes.
  • the light emitter (900) comprises a light emitting diode. In some embodiments, the light emitter (900) comprises a fluorescent light unit. In some embodiments, the light emitter (900) comprises an incandescent light bulb. In some embodiments, the light emitter (900) comprises a xenon light unit. In some embodiments, the light emitter (900) comprises a halogen light unit.
  • a manual slat positioner (510) is located on the housing (200). In some embodiments, the manual slat positioner (510) is operatively connected to the slat positioning assembly (500) via the slat positioner gear (534). In some embodiments, the slat positioner gear (534) is disposed on the main shaft (530) proximal to the main shaft first end (532). In some embodiments, the manual slat positioner (510) is operatively connected to the main shaft (530) via the slat positioner gear (534). In some embodiments, the manual slat positioner (510) engages a ratcheting mechanism operatively coupled to the main shaft (530).
  • the ratcheting mechanism is operatively coupled to the slat positioner gear (534). In some embodiments, the ratcheting mechanism allows the main shaft (530) to rotate independent of the manual slat positioner (510) using standard will know practices.
  • the system (100) comprises a plurality of slats (400) that can be rotated, located in the housing perimeter wall (210).
  • a first slat first side edge (430) closely approaches a second slat second side edge (440) without interfacing.
  • a divider is positioned between the first slat first side edge (430) and the second slat second side edge (440).
  • a first slat first side edge (430) closely approaches the divider without interfacing.
  • a second slat second side edge (440) closely approaches the divider without interfacing.
  • the system (100) comprises four slats (400). In some embodiments, the system (100) comprises three slats (400). In some embodiments, the system (100) comprises two slats (400). In some embodiments, the system comprises more than four slats (400).
  • the slats (400) traverse the housing perimeter wall (210) in a series.
  • the slats (400) are operatively coupled together via a slat positioning wheel (480), a drive belt (550), and a main shaft positioning wheel (540).
  • the slats (400) in the fully open position, allow airflow.
  • the slats (400) in the fully closed position, inhibit airflow.
  • the slats (400) allow an inhibited rate of airflow.
  • the power supply (800) is a rechargeable battery (810).
  • the system (100) comprises a user interface (762) located in the housing (200).
  • the user interface (762) is operatively connected to the microprocessor (760).
  • the user interface (762) comprises a keypad.
  • the user interface (762) comprises an infrared sensor.
  • the user interface (762) comprises an alphanumeric display.
  • the user interface (762) is a liquid crystal display.
  • the user interface (762) comprises light emitting diodes.
  • the system (100) comprises a thermostat (764) located in the housing (200).
  • the thermostat (764) is operatively connected to the microprocessor (760).
  • the thermostat controls the louver system (100) on which it is located.
  • the user interface (762) comprises a thermostat (764).
  • the local control system (750) comprises a thermostat (764).
  • the slat positioning assembly (500) is coupled to the winding assembly (650).
  • solenoid actuator (570) and engagement tip (580) can disengage from the slat positioning gear (560) to allow the slat (400) to spin freely via the airflow that passes through the housing (200).
  • the slat (400) activates the winding assembly (650) to wind the mainspring assembly (600).
  • the slat (400) rotates in a direction opposite to the specific rotational direction of operation for slat (400) positioning in order to wind the mainspring assembly (600).
  • a plurality of adjustable louvers (300) are located on the mounting fascia (240) and are able to be rotated. In some embodiments, the louvers (300) are coupled together and operate as a single unit.
  • the housing (200) is generally rectangular. In some embodiments, the housing perimeter wall (210) is generally rectangular. In some embodiments, the housing (200) is generally circular or elliptical. In some embodiments, the housing perimeter wall (210) is generally circular or elliptical.
  • the housing (200) comprises a power supply status indicator located thereon.
  • the slat (400) comprises a curved shaped slat first surface (450) or slat second surface (460). In some embodiments, the slat (400) comprises a curved shaped slat third surface (462) or slat fourth surface (464). In some embodiments, a cross-section of the slat (400) in a sagittal plane is "S" shaped. In some embodiments, a cross-section of the slat (400) in a sagittal plane is "C" shaped. In some embodiments, a cross-section of the slat (400) in a sagittal plane is "0" shaped.
  • a cross-section of the slat (400) in a sagittal plane is "I" shaped. In some embodiments, a cross-section of the slat (400) in a sagittal plane is "X" shaped.
  • the slat first end (410) comprises a bearing (470). In some embodiments, the slat second end (420) comprises a bearing (470). In some embodiments, the slat first end (410) is located in the housing perimeter wall (210) via the bearing (470) and able to be rotated. In some embodiments, the slat second end (420) is located in the housing perimeter wall (210) via the bearing (470) and able to be rotated.
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to a remote system (752).
  • the receiver (780) of the local control system (750) receives a signal from the remote system (752).
  • the transmitter (770) of the local control system (750) sends a signal to the remote system (752).
  • the signal is sent via radio spectrum.
  • the remote system (752) is a central heat and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building.
  • HVAC central heat and air conditioning
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to a remote system (752).
  • the receiver (780) of the local control system (750) receives a signal from the remote system (752).
  • the transmitter (770) of the local control system (750) sends a signal to the remote system (752).
  • the signal is sent via infrared spectrum.
  • the remote system (752) is a central heat and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building.
  • HVAC central heat and air conditioning
  • the local control system (750) is operatively connected to a remote system (752).
  • the receiver (780) of the local control system (750) receives a signal from the remote system (752).
  • the transmitter (770) of the local control system (750) sends a signal to the remote system (752).
  • the signal is sent via analog signals or digital signals through the metal duct work.
  • the signal is send via digital signals riding on analog waves through the metal duct work.
  • the remote system (752) is a central heat and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building.
  • HVAC central heat and air conditioning
  • the local control system (750) comprises a wireless network communication card (766) operatively connected thereto.
  • the local control system (750) can be operated via a computer, or a mobile phone.
  • the local control system (750) is connected via wires, for example, an Ethernet (network) cable.
  • the local control system (750) comprises a communications port (768) operatively connected thereto.
  • a plurality of louver systems (100) is used. In some embodiments, the plurality of louver systems (100) is operated by the remote system (752). In some embodiments, the plurality of louver systems (100) is operated by the local control system (750) of a master louver system (100).
  • the housing (200) comprises a plurality of mounting apertures (250). In some embodiments, the housing (200) mounts to and interfaces with a duct (110) via fasteners (260) located through the mounting apertures (250).

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  1. Système de déflecteur (100) destiné à réguler un écoulement d'air dans un conduit (110) provenant d'un système de chauffage, ventilation et climatisation (CVC) à air forcé, comprenant :
    (a) un logement (200) ayant une paroi périmétrique de logement (210), un bord avant de logement (220), un bord arrière de logement (230), et une façade de montage (240) disposée sur le bord avant de logement (220) ;
    (b) un déflecteur positionnable (300) disposé avec faculté de rotation sur la façade de montage (240) ;
    (c) une lamelle longitudinale (400), la lamelle (400) comprenant une première extrémité de lamelle (410), une seconde extrémité de lamelle (420), un premier bord latéral de lamelle (430), un second bord latéral, une première surface de lamelle (450), une seconde surface de lamelle (460), et une roue de positionnement de lamelle (480) disposée sur la première extrémité de lamelle (410), la première extrémité de lamelle (410) étant disposée avec faculté de rotation dans la paroi périmétrique de logement (210), la seconde extrémité de lamelle (420) étant disposée avec faculté de rotation dans la paroi périmétrique de logement (210), dans lequel, dans une position pleinement ouverte, le premier bord latéral de lamelle (430) est disposé vers le bord avant de logement (220) et le second bord latéral de lamelle (440) est disposé vers le bord arrière de logement (230) ou bien le second bord latéral de lamelle (440) est disposé vers le bord avant de logement (220) et le premier bord latéral de lamelle (430) est disposé vers le bord arrière de logement (230), la lamelle (400) étant positionnée pleinement alignée avec une direction d'un écoulement d'air provenant d'un conduit (110), moyennant quoi, dans la position pleinement ouverte, la lamelle (400) n'entrave pas l'écoulement d'air dans le conduit, dans lequel, dans une position pleinement fermée, le premier bord latéral de lamelle (430) est disposé vers la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) et le second bord latéral de lamelle (440) est disposé vers la paroi périmétrique de logement (210), dans lequel la lamelle (400) est positionnée pleinement perpendiculaire à la direction d'un écoulement d'air provenant du conduit (110), la première surface de lamelle (450) ou la seconde surface de lamelle (460) étant tournées vers la direction d'un écoulement d'air provenant du conduit (110), moyennant quoi, dans la position pleinement fermée, la lamelle (400) entrave l'écoulement d'air dans le conduit, dans lequel la lamelle (400) peut être mise en rotation dans un seul sens continu, la lamelle (400) étant positionnable infiniment entre la position pleinement ouverte et la position pleinement fermée,
    (d) un ensemble positionnement de lamelle (500) disposé dans le logement (200) et comprenant un arbre principal de situation centrale (530) ayant une roue de positionnement d'arbre principal (540) disposée sur l'arbre principal (530) à proximité d'une première extrémité d'arbre principal (532), l'arbre principal (530) étant disposé parallèle à la lamelle (400), une courroie d'entraînement (550) étant disposée sur et mettant en prise la roue de positionnement d'arbre principal (540) et la roue de positionnement de lamelle (480), un engrenage de positionnement (560) étant disposé sur l'arbre principal (530) à proximité de la première extrémité d'arbre principal (532),
    (e) un système de régulation local (750) disposé dans le logement (200) et comportant un microprocesseur (760), un émetteur (770), et un récepteur (780), le système de régulation local (750) étant connecté fonctionnellement à l'ensemble positionnement de lamelle (500), le système de régulation local (750) étant connecté fonctionnellement au moteur (700),
    (f) une alimentation en énergie (800) disposée dans le logement (200) et connectée fonctionnellement au moteur (700) et au système de régulation local (750) ; et
    (g) un générateur d'électricité (850) disposé avec faculté de rotation dans le logement (200) et comprenant une turbine (860), le générateur d'électricité (850) étant connecté fonctionnellement à l'alimentation en énergie (800), dans lequel, lorsqu'un écoulement d'air est présent, la turbine (860) fait tourner le générateur d'électricité (850), produisant ainsi un courant, le courant chargeant l'alimentation en énergie (800) ;
    caractérisé en ce qui :
    (h) un actionneur à électroaimant (570) est disposé dans le logement (200), l'actionneur à électroaimant (570) comprenant un embout de mise en prise (580) pour mettre en prise l'engrenage de positionnement (560) ;
    (i) un ensemble ressort principal (600) est disposé dans le logement (200), dans lequel l'ensemble ressort principal (600) comprend un mécanisme de rochetage (610) couplé fonctionnellement à l'arbre principal (530), dans lequel un ressort hélicoïdal (620) est couplé fonctionnellement au mécanisme de rochetage (610) ;
    (j) un ensemble enroulement (650) est disposé dans le logement (200) et est couplé fonctionnellement à l'ensemble ressort principal (600) comprenant une manivelle à main (660), la manivelle à main (660) dépassant à travers une ouverture disposée sur la façade de montage (240), dans lequel, lors d'un actionnement de la manivelle à main, l'ensemble ressort principal est réenroulé ;
    (k) un moteur (700) est disposé dans le logement (200) et est couplé fonctionnellement à l'ensemble enroulement (650), dans lequel, lors d'un actionnement du moteur, l'ensemble ressort principal est réenroulé ; et
    (1) le système de régulation local (750) est raccordé fonctionnellement à l'actionneur à électroaimant (570) ; dans lequel, lors de la réception d'un signal d'activation, le système de régulation local (750) envoie un signal de positionnement via le microprocesseur (760) à l'actionneur à électroaimant (570), dans lequel l'actionneur à électroaimant (570) libère l'énergie stockée de l'ensemble ressort principal (600) pour actionner l'ensemble positionnement de fente (500) via l'engrenage de positionnement (560) et l'embout de mise en prise (580), l'ensemble positionnement de lamelle (500) faisant tourner la lamelle (400) vers une position spécifiée, dans lequel, dans la position pleinement ouverte, la lamelle (400) permet un écoulement d'air, dans lequel, dans la position pleinement fermée, la lamelle (400) inhibe un écoulement d'air, dans lequel, dans une position entre la position pleinement ouverte et la position pleinement fermée, c'est-à-dire une position partiellement ouverte, la lamelle (400) permet un taux d'écoulement d'air inhibé, dans lequel l'ensemble ressort principal (600) est enroulé via l'ensemble enroulement (650), dans lequel l'ensemble enroulement (650) est actionné via la manivelle à main (660) ou le moteur (700).
  2. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un émetteur sonore (910) disposé dans le logement (200) est connecté fonctionnellement au microprocesseur (760), dans lequel, lors de la réception d'un signal provenant du microprocesseur (760), l'émetteur sonore (910) émet un son, dans lequel une énergie de fonctionnement est fournie à l'émetteur sonore (910) via l'alimentation en énergie (800), via le microprocesseur (760).
  3. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un émetteur de lumière (900) disposé dans le logement (200) est connecté fonctionnellement au microprocesseur (760), dans lequel, lors de la réception d'un signal provenant du microprocesseur (760), l'émetteur de lumière (900) émet une lumière, dans lequel une énergie de fonctionnement est fournie à l'émetteur de lumière (900) via l'alimentation en énergie (800), via le microprocesseur (760).
  4. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un positionneur manuel de lamelle (510) est disposé sur l'arbre principal (530), le positionneur manuel de lamelle (510) étant connecté fonctionnellement à l'ensemble positionnement de lamelle (500), via un engrenage de positionneur de lamelle (534).
  5. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, le système (100) comprenant une pluralité de lamelles (400) disposées avec faculté de rotation dans la paroi périmétrique de logement (210), dans lequel, dans la position pleinement fermée, un premier bord latéral de première lamelle (430) s'approche étroitement d'un second bord latéral de seconde lamelle (440) sans faire interface, dans lequel les lamelles (400) traversent la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) selon une série, dans lequel les lamelles (400) sont couplées fonctionnellement ensemble, dans lequel, dans la position pleinement ouverte, les lamelles (400) permettent un écoulement d'air, dans lequel la position pleinement fermée, les lamelles (400) inhibent un écoulement d'air, dans lequel, dans une position entre la position pleinement ouverte et la position pleinement fermée (partiellement ouverte), les lamelles (400) permettent un taux d'écoulement d'air inhibé.
  6. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'alimentation en énergie (800) est une batterie rechargeable (810).
  7. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système (100) comprend une interface utilisateur (762) disposée dans le logement (200), l'interface utilisateur (762) étant connectée fonctionnellement au microprocesseur (760).
  8. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, le système (100) comprenant un thermostat (764) disposé dans le logement (200), dans lequel le thermostat (764) est connecté fonctionnellement au microprocesseur (760).
  9. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'ensemble positionnement de lamelle (500) est couplé à l'ensemble enroulement (650), dans lequel, lors de la réception d'un signal d'activation via le microprocesseur (760), la lamelle (400) peut tourner librement via l'écoulement d'air qui passe à travers le logement (200), dans lequel, lorsqu'elle tourne librement, la lamelle (400) active l'ensemble enroulement (650) pour enrouler l'ensemble ressort principal (600).
  10. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel une pluralité de déflecteurs positionnables (300) est disposée avec faculté de rotation sur la façade de montage (240).
  11. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le logement (200) est généralement rectangulaire, dans lequel la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) est généralement rectangulaire.
  12. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le logement (200) est généralement circulaire ou elliptique, dans lequel la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) est généralement circulaire ou elliptique.
  13. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le logement (200) comprend un indicateur de statut d'alimentation en énergie disposé dessus.
  14. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, le système (100) comprenant une pluralité de générateurs d'électricité (850) comprenant des turbines (860) disposées avec faculté de rotation dans le logement (200).
  15. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la première surface de lamelle (450) ou la seconde surface de lamelle (460) comprend une surface courbée.
  16. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la première extrémité de lamelle (410) comprend un palier (470), dans lequel la seconde extrémité de lamelle (420) comprend un palier (470), dans lequel la première extrémité de lamelle (410) est disposée avec faculté de rotation dans la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) via le palier (470), dans lequel la seconde extrémité de lamelle (420) est disposée avec faculté de rotation dans la paroi périmétrique de logement (210) via le palier (470).
  17. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système de régulation local (750) est connecté fonctionnellement à un système distant (752), dans lequel le récepteur (780) du système de régulation local (750) reçoit un signal du système distant (752), dans lequel l'émetteur (770) du système de régulation local (750) envoie un signal au système distant (752), le signal étant envoyé via un spectre des radiofréquences.
  18. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système de régulation local (750) est connecté fonctionnellement à un système distant (752), dans lequel le récepteur (780) du système de régulation local (750) reçoit un signal du système distant (752), dans lequel l'émetteur (770) du système de régulation local (750) envoie un signal au système distant (752), le signal étant envoyé via un spectre infrarouge.
  19. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système de régulation local (750) comprend une carte de communication de réseau sans fil (766) qui lui est fonctionnellement connectée.
  20. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel une pluralité de systèmes de déflecteur (100) est utilisée, la pluralité de systèmes de déflecteur (100) étant exploitée par le système distant (752).
  21. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel une pluralité de systèmes de déflecteur (100) est utilisée, la pluralité de systèmes de déflecteur (100) étant exploitée par le système de régulation local (750) d'un système de déflecteur maître (100).
  22. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le logement (200) comprend une pluralité d'ouvertures de montage (250), dans lequel le logement (200) se monte sur et fait interface avec un conduit (110) par l'intermédiaire d'attaches (260) disposées à travers les ouvertures de montage (250).
  23. Système (100) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le système de régulation local (750) comprend un port de communication (768) qui lui est fonctionnellement connecté.
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