Shutter shields (R), auto-mated thermal shutters for glass areas
US4370826A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/148
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This disclosure is an automated method of opening and closing thermal insulation shutters used in combination with glass windows, glass sliding doors, glass walls or solar panels and the like disposed, in large buildings such as green houses, high rise commercial buildings, super markets, auto show rooms Etc. it would be advantageous to have an automated method to open and close the shutters, using electrical controls, or even computer program means to control the movement of the shutters, the shutters could be opened or closed on demand to suit the building energy requirements, allowing solar energy to enter depending on the conditions required but regardless, by removing the human element the thermal insulation shutters would become more efficient, when used to cover solar panels to improve efficiency, they would open by a light control switch to allow solar energy to heat the solar collectors and close when light is reduced to a predetermined level thereby allowing the solar collector to remain hot for longer periods of time improving the overall efficiency, thusly reducing the amount of conventional energy used to heat or cool said buildings, dwellings or commercial, our countr…
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