WO2017189760A1 - Système de couverture de fenêtre et procédé associé - Google Patents

Système de couverture de fenêtre et procédé associé Download PDF

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WO2017189760A1
WO2017189760A1 PCT/US2017/029693 US2017029693W WO2017189760A1 WO 2017189760 A1 WO2017189760 A1 WO 2017189760A1 US 2017029693 W US2017029693 W US 2017029693W WO 2017189760 A1 WO2017189760 A1 WO 2017189760A1
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window
skylight
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Konstantinos Papamichael
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/40—Roller blinds
    • E06B9/42—Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/66—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor with a roller situated at the bottom
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/68—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/56—Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
    • E06B9/68—Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
    • E06B2009/6809—Control
    • E06B2009/6818—Control using sensors

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  • the disclosed embodiments generally relate to managing daylight through building apertures, such as windows and skylights. More specifically, the disclosed
  • embodiments relate to the design of a multi-material rolling system that can address changing needs, desires and/or environmental conditions.
  • window-covering systems depends on several factors, including outdoor daylight conditions and indoor occupancy-related needs and desires.
  • window-covering systems that provide various window treatments are available for windows and skylights to address these different needs, such as: providing a view; providing privacy; minimizing glare; and harvesting daylight for energy efficiency by reducing electric lighting, heating and cooling loads.
  • Different window-covering systems can be used to address different combinations of such needs.
  • window film For example, a common type of window covering is a "window film.”
  • Window films come in many different varieties, which can vary in transmittance (from low-to-high) and in type (from specular-to-diffuse).
  • Most window systems use a selected film for a specific function, and the selected film is applied on the window/skylight glass area as a permanent treatment. This permanent treatment greatly limits the ability of the window/skylight system to address different performance needs as they change through time.
  • the disclosed embodiments relate to the design of a daylight management sy stem for windows and skylights.
  • This daylight management system includes a reliable window treatment comprising two or more different window-covering materials. It also includes a two- roller system that facilitates upward and downward roiling of the reliable window treatment, so that a selected portion of the reliable window treatment covers the window/skylight.
  • the reliable window treatment comprises consecutive sections of different window-covering materials.
  • the different window-covering materials include: one or more films; one or more fabrics; one or more screens; and any other type of window treatment that can be rolled.
  • the two-roller system includes a spring mechanism that keeps the reliable window treatment stretched.
  • the two-roller system provides a manual-operation mechanism.
  • the manual-operation mechanism comprises one or more of the following: a pull cord; a pull chain; and a manually activated motorized mechanism.
  • the two-roller system includes an automatic-operation mechanism.
  • This automatic-operation mechanism includes a motorized-drive mechanism for the two-roller system that actuates the upward and downward rolling of the reliable window treatment. It also includes a controller that controls the motorized-drive mechanism.
  • the controller receives inputs from one or more of the following: occupancy sensor; solar heat sensor; temperature sensor; light sensor; and time or astronomical time clock. [014] In some embodiments, the controller receives inputs about one or more of the following: a state of a lighting system for a building associated with the window/skylight; and a state of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building associated with the window/skylight.
  • occupancy sensor occupancy sensor
  • solar heat sensor temperature sensor
  • light sensor light sensor
  • time or astronomical time clock time or astronomical time clock.
  • the controller receives inputs about one or more of the following: a state of a lighting system for a building associated with the window/skylight; and a state of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building associated with the window/skylight.
  • HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning
  • the two-roller system positions the
  • the two-roller system positions the reliable window treatment so that two or more different window-covering materials cover the window/skylight.
  • the window-covering system is integrated into a frame of the window/skylight
  • the window-covering system can be produced within its own frame of custom dimensions that can be added to existing windows and skylights.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a window-covering system and an associated controller in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIGs. 2A-2F illustrate different window treatment combinations for the window- covering system in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 presents a flow chart illustrating operations performed by the window- covering system in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a computer system that controls the window-covering system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the data structures and code described in this detailed description are typically stored on a computer-readable storage medium, which may be any device or medium that can store code and/or data for use by a computer system.
  • the computer-readable storage medium includes, but is not limited to, volatile memory, non- volatile memory, magnetic and optical storage devices such as disk drives, magnetic tape, CDs (compact discs), DVDs (digital versatile discs or digital video discs), or other media capable of storing computer-readable media now known or later developed.
  • the methods and processes described in the detailed description section can be embodied as code and/or data, which can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium as described above.
  • a computer system reads and executes the code and/or data stored on the computer-readable storage medium, the computer system performs the methods and processes embodied as data structures and code and stored within the computer-readable storage medium.
  • the methods and processes described below can be included in hardware modules.
  • the hardware modules can include, but are not limited to, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and other
  • the hardware modules When the hardware modules are activated, the hardware modules perform the methods and processes included within the hardware modules.
  • the disclosed embodiments provide a multi-material rolling window-covering system, which comprises two rollers that work together to facilitate upward and downward rolling of a rollable window treatment comprising different materials.
  • This rollable window treatment can be composed of sections of one or more different materials, such as different films, fabrics, and screens. These different materials are connected together into a single rollable window treatment, which can roll up and down to expose different window treatment materials, wherein each different window treatment material can selectively cover the whole or different parts of the window opening.
  • the system can provide different window treatments for different daylight conditions, such as overcast sky and partly cloudy or clear sky, with or without incident direct solar radiation.
  • the ability to roll the different window treatment materials also makes it possible to provide different treatments in different window areas.
  • a low- transmittance diffuse material can be used for the top part of a window to bring diffuse sunlight into a space
  • a low-transmittance specular material can be used for the bottom part of the window to provide view of the outside.
  • any rolling or fixed material which is presently used in existing window-covering systems, can also be used with the disclosed multi- material rolling system.
  • Operation of the multi-material rolling system can be manual or, alternatively, automatic with a manual override.
  • Manual operation can be achieved through standard rolling system mechanisms, such as pull cords or chains, or motorized with support for upward and downward movement.
  • Motorized operation can be achieved using a motorized rolling system that rotates each cylinder (located in top and bottom sills) independently. For example, while one roller is actively rolling, the other roller can follow passively with a spring mechanism, which holds the window treatment material properly stretched.
  • the motorized system can also support automated operation based on outdoor conditions and indoor needs, which can be determined through various sensors (e.g., occupancy, temperature, light, solar heat, etc.), time clocks and also the state of the electric lighting and HVAC systems, as well as demand response signals from utilities.
  • This multi-material rolling system can be installed in new windows and skylights, and can also be retrofitted into existing windows and skylights, for example, by using a customized frame with a rolling mechanism to fit different sizes of existing window and skylight frames.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a window-covering system 100 and an associated controller 120 in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • window-covering system 100 covers a window 101 using a rollable window treatment 111, which feeds between a top roller 112 located in a top window assembly 102, and a bottom roller 114 located in a bottom window assembly 104.
  • window-covering system 100 is an automated system, which is operated by a computerized controller 120, that controls electric motors that selectively turn top roller 112 and bottom roller 114.
  • Controller 120 can receive inputs from various sensors, such as: a solar heat sensor 131; a temperature sensor 132; an occupancy sensor 133; and a light sensor 134 (which can be located inside and/or outside of a structure associated with window 101).
  • Controller 120 can also receive other types of information, such as: a time-of-day from a time clock 135; sunrise/sunset from an astronomical time clock 136; the state of a lighting system 142; the state of an HVAC system 144; and a demand response (DR) signal 137 for utilities.
  • DR demand response
  • FIGs. 2A-2F illustrate different window-covering combinations for window- covering system 100 in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates a window-covering comprising an 80% specular transmittance window treatment covering a top portion of the window, and a clear window treatment covering a bottom portion of the window.
  • the 80% specular transmittance window treatment covers the entire window as is illustrated in FIG. 2B.
  • a 50% specular transmittance window treatment covers the top portion of the window
  • the 80% specular transmittance window treatment covers the bottom portion of the window as is illustrated in FIG. 2C.
  • the 50% specular transmittance window treatment covers the entire window as is illustrated in FIG. 2D.
  • a 20% specular transmittance window treatment covers the top portion of the window
  • the 50% specular transmittance window treatment covers the bottom portion of the window as is illustrated in FIG. 2E.
  • a 20% diffuse transmittance window treatment covers the top portion of the window
  • the 20% specular transmittance window treatment covers the bottom portion of the window as is illustrated in FIG. 2F.
  • FIG. 3 presents a flow chart illustrating operations performed by the window- covering system 100 in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.
  • window- covering system 100 actuates the two-roller system to control upward and/or downward rolling of a rollable window treatment, so that a selected portion of the rollable window treatment covers the window/skylight, wherein the rollable window treatment comprises two or more different window-covering materials (step 302).
  • the window-covering system uses a spring mechanism in the two-roller system to keep the rollable window treatment stretched (step 304).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary implementation of computer system 400, which can be used to implement controller 120 illustrated in FIG. 1, which controls operation of the window-covering system.
  • computer system 400 includes: a processing subsystem 406 with one or more processors, a memory subsystem 408 (with memory), and a network connection 410, which is coupled to an external network (not shown).
  • computer system 400 can be implemented using a combination of hardware and/or software.
  • computer system 400 may include one or more program modules or sets of instructions stored in a memory subsystem 408 (such as DRAM or another type of volatile or non-volatile computer-readable memory), which, during operation, may be executed by processing subsystem 406.
  • instructions in the various modules in memory subsystem 408 may be implemented in: a high-level procedural language, an object- oriented programming language, and/or in an assembly or machine language.
  • the programming language may be compiled or interpreted, e.g., configurable or configured, to be executed by the processing subsystem.
  • Components in computer system 400 may be coupled by signal lines, links or buses, for example bus 404. These connections may include electrical, optical, or electro-optical communication of signals and/or data. Furthermore, in the preceding embodiments, some components are shown directly connected to one another, while others are shown connected via intermediate components. In each instance, the method of interconnection, or "coupling,” establishes some desired communication between two or more circuit nodes, or terminals. Such coupling may often be accomplished using a number of photonic or circuit configurations, as will be understood by those of skill in the art; for example, photonic coupling, AC coupling and/or DC coupling may be used.
  • functionality in these circuits, components and devices may be implemented in one or more: application- specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field- programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and/or one or more digital signal processors (DSPs).
  • ASICs application-specific integrated circuits
  • FPGAs field- programmable gate arrays
  • DSPs digital signal processors
  • computer system 400 may be at one location or may be distributed over multiple, geographically dispersed locations.
  • Computer system 400 may include, but is not limited to: a server (such as a multi- socket, multi-rack server), a laptop computer, a communication device or system, a personal computer, a work station, a mainframe computer, a blade, an enterprise computer, a data center, a tablet computer, a supercomputer, a network- attached- storage (NAS) system, a storage-area- network (SAN) system, a media player (such as an MP3 player), an appliance, a
  • a server such as a multi- socket, multi-rack server
  • a laptop computer such as a DellTM PowerE, XPSTM 8900.
  • a communication device or system such as a personal computer, a work station, a mainframe computer, a blade, an enterprise computer, a data center, a tablet computer, a supercomputer, a network- attached- storage (NAS) system, a storage-area- network (SAN) system, a media player (such as an MP3 player), an appliance, a
  • NAS
  • a tablet computer a smartphone, a cellular telephone, a network appliance, a set-top box, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a toy, a controller, a digital signal processor, a game console, a device controller, a computational engine within an appliance, a consumer- electronic device, a portable computing device or a portable electronic device, a personal organizer, and/or another electronic device.
  • PDA personal digital assistant

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Les modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent la conception d'un système de gestion de la lumière du jour pour des fenêtres et des lucarnes. Ce système de gestion de la lumière du jour comprend un traitement de fenêtre enroulable comprenant deux ou plus de deux matériaux de couverture de fenêtre différents. Il comprend en outre un système à deux rouleaux qui facilite l'enroulement vers le haut et vers le bas du traitement de fenêtre enroulable, de sorte qu'une partie sélectionnée du traitement de fenêtre enroulable recouvre la fenêtre/lucarne.
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