KR101976945B1 - Method, system and apparatus operated according to environment condition for automatic opening and closing of window - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for automatically opening and closing an environmental condition interlocking window, and a method and system for automatically opening and closing a window, wherein the automatic window opening / closing apparatus includes a sensor unit for detecting whether environmental conditions change, And a control unit for controlling the operation of the window according to whether the environmental condition sensed by the sensor unit changes. The operation unit may include a controller for controlling the operation of the window in order to move the window in the forward, A gear module, and a motor for providing power for movement of the gear module.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic window opening / closing apparatus, an automatic window opening / closing apparatus, an automatic window opening /

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for automatically opening and closing an environmental condition interlocking window, and more particularly, to a window opening / closing apparatus, method, and system for detecting a change in an environmental condition and determining whether to open or close a window accordingly .

Generally, the building has a number of windows for ventilation, soundproofing, and insulation. Normally, a person can manipulate the opening and closing of a window directly. However, when the height of the window is set at a high position not reaching by a person's hand, and the window is not large enough to open and close by only the force of a person, If it is difficult to manipulate the opening and closing of the window by the person, such as when the opening and closing of the window is programmatically performed by the automation equipment or when the ventilation and the temperature control are to be continuously managed, the change of the surrounding environment (for example, unexpected rain And the like).

In particular, in the case of factories, performing arts centers, gymnasiums, greenhouses, warehouses, houses and the like, the height of the ceiling is formed high and the windows are installed at a very high position using a ladder or a crane. Therefore, However, there is a problem that it is also difficult to open and close the window regularly.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0019181 (Feb. 21, 201)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic opening / closing operation of a window installed in a window which is difficult to open and close manually.

In addition, by using the power of the structure which is easy to control the open / close angle, it is aimed to automatically control whether or not the window is not limited to the shape of the window.

In addition, by using environmental sensors such as a water sensor for detecting weather changes such as rain and snow, or a fine dust sensor for measuring the concentration of fine dust, it is possible to promptly respond to changes in environmental conditions around a window to open and close windows There is a purpose.

The automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit for detecting whether environmental conditions change, an operation unit for moving a window so as to open and close a window, And a control unit for controlling the operation of the window depending on whether the window is opened or closed, wherein the operation unit includes: a gear module for allowing the window to move in the front, rear, left, or right direction; A motor may be included.

The sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least one sensor for detecting whether the environmental condition is changed, and the environmental condition includes at least one of temperature, humidity, and fine dust concentration, And can be arranged from the window to the indoor side or the outdoor side.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water sensor for detecting whether humidity is changed is included in the sensor unit. In the water sensor, the amount of humidity is digitized and sensed within a predetermined range of values. It is possible to determine whether the window is opened or closed based on the reference value of the window.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may include a limit switch for setting a window opening / closing range and controlling the operation of the window according to the set opening / closing range.

The gear module according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a pinion for providing rotational motion and a rack for coupling rotational motion to horizontal motion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic window opening / closing apparatus may further include a heat wire, a radiator, or a fan to prevent a malfunction of the sensor unit due to external environmental factors.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic window opening / closing device may further include a pest inflow preventing device for emitting sound waves or infrared rays.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic window opening / closing apparatus may further include a communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with other devices.

The automatic window opening / closing system of the environmental condition interlocking window according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a window automatic opening / closing device and a user device for transmitting / receiving signals and information to / from the window automatic opening / closing device.

A method for automatically opening and closing a window using an automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a step of detecting whether a change in an environmental condition is detected through a sensor unit of a window automatic opening and closing apparatus, A step of determining whether the window is open or closed through a control unit of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus, and a step of operating the window through the operating unit of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus depending on whether the window is opened or closed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at the step of detecting whether the environmental condition is changed, at least one sensor for detecting whether the environmental condition is changed is included in the sensor unit, and the environmental condition includes temperature, humidity and fine dust concentration At least one sensor may be disposed from the window to the interior side or to the outdoor side.

In the step of detecting whether the environmental condition is changed according to the embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit includes a water sensor for detecting whether the humidity changes or not. In the water sensor, the humidity amount is numerically expressed within a predetermined range value, In the step of determining whether the window is open or closed, it is possible to determine whether the window is opened or closed based on a predetermined reference value in the amount of humidity quantified through the control unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the opening and closing range of the window is set through a limit switch included in the control unit, and the operation of the window is controlled according to the set opening and closing range.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the external environmental element may be removed through a heat line, a radiator, or a fan of the automatic window opening / closing device for preventing malfunction of the sensor unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to further prevent the pest from entering the room through the window by the pest infestation preventing device of the automatic window opening / closing device for emitting a sound wave or infrared rays.

According to the automatic window opening / closing apparatus, method and system provided as one embodiment of the present invention, when a sudden change in environmental conditions causes heavy rain to be poured, snow falls, or fine dust concentration is increased, It is possible to reduce the damage caused by the change of the environmental condition and to improve the convenience of living.

In addition, it is possible to check whether the windows are open or closed, whether the sensor is malfunctioning, whether the window automatic opening / closing apparatus is operating or the like through the linkage with the user device, and thereby the window automatic opening and closing apparatus can be easily controlled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of (a) an example of a window including an automatic environment-interlocking window opening / closing device as viewed from an inside of the present invention;
2 is a view illustrating an example of a window including an automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of an automatic window opening / closing system of an environmental condition interlocking type according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically opening and closing a window using an automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly described and the present invention will be described in detail.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the entire contents of the present invention.

When an element is referred to as " including " an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements as well, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Also, the terms " part, " " module, " and the like described in the specification mean units for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a window 3000 including an automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 shows an example of a window 3000 including an environmental condition interlocking window automatic opening / closing apparatus 1000 viewed from the outside according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit 100 for detecting a change in an environmental condition, an operation for moving a window to open and close a window, And a control unit 300 for controlling the operation of the window depending on whether the environmental condition sensed by the sensor unit 100 and the operation unit 200 is changed. And a motor 220 for providing power for movement of the gear module 210. The gear module 210 may be provided with a plurality of gears. In addition, the operation unit 200 may further include a roller for assisting the movement of the window. That is, the roller may be included on the upper side or the lower side of the window to assist the movement of the window by the gear module 210 smoothly.

The sensor unit 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include at least one sensor for detecting whether the environmental condition is changed, and the environmental condition includes at least one of temperature, humidity, and fine dust concentration, May be arranged from the window to the indoor side or to the outdoor side. For example, the at least one sensor may include a temperature sensor for detecting a room temperature and opening a window when the temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, a water sensor 110 for detecting a change in weather such as rain, snow, and the like, And a fine dust sensor 120 for preventing fine dust from entering into the room. At this time, the fine dust sensor 120 emits a certain amount of light from the light emitting unit LED, and when the light is reflected on the fine dust, the reflected light reaches the optical sensor of the light receiving unit and measures that the voltage increases according to the amount of light. Detect dust concentration. In addition, the water sensor 110 and the fine dust sensor 120 may be disposed on the outdoor side in the case of the temperature sensor according to the above-described use. Further, a supporting structure capable of supporting the sensor for facilitating the arrangement on the outdoor side can be further included.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water sensor 110 for detecting humidity change is included in the sensor unit 100. The water sensor 110 senses and quantifies the humidity amount within a predetermined range value , The control unit 300 can determine whether to open or close the window based on a predetermined reference value in the quantified humidity amount. For example, the predetermined range value may range from 0 to 1023, where 0 means an ideal state in which there is no humidity in the air, and 1023 means a state in which the humidity in the air is at its maximum. In addition, the predetermined reference value may be 100, and may be set in advance based on the place where the window is installed, the humidity to be maintained in the indoor / outdoor environment, and the like. Further, the user can set (manipulate) these predetermined reference values differently by season and by time.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 300 may be configured using an arduino, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the rotational speed of the motor 220 can be adjusted through the arduino coding, and it can be connected to the Arduino and the sensor to handle functions such as moisture detection or fine dust detection.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 300 may include a limit switch for setting a window opening / closing range and controlling the operation of the window according to the set opening / closing range. That is, the user can set the opening / closing range so that the window is completely opened or opened by a certain range or angle at a convenience through the limit switch.

The gear module 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a pinion 211 for providing rotational motion and a rack 212 for coupling with the pinion 211 to convert rotational motion into horizontal motion ) May be included. Other devices for providing rotational motion, such as bevel gears and converting rotational motion to horizontal motion, depending on the structure and shape of the window as well as the pinion 211 and the rack 212 described above may be included.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 may further include a heat wire, a radiator, or a fan to prevent a malfunction of the sensor unit 100 due to external environmental factors. For example, even if rain does not occur, rainwater accumulates in the vicinity of the sensor, so that the humidity can not be normally detected. In case of a problem in the movement of the window frame and sensor operation due to the falling temperature, A heat radiator, or a fan may be included to remove and prevent external environmental factors such as temperature, Also, the hot wire, the radiator, or the fan may be disposed on the indoor side or the outdoor side depending on the position of the sensor.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 may further include a pest inflow preventing device for emitting sound waves or infrared rays. In other words, if the window is opened, a problem of inflow of pests may occur from the outside, and therefore, a pest inflow prevention device for emitting a sound wave or infrared rays to the outdoor side may be included as a method for preventing the infestation. In addition, the user can set the divergence time range of the sound wave or the infrared ray through the control unit 300. For example, at night, since the pest is more inflowed by daylight than by daylight, the time range can be set so that sound waves or infrared rays are emitted from the time the light is turned on to the time when the light is turned off.

3 is a block diagram of an automatic window opening / closing system of an environmental condition interlocking type according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the automatic window switch 1000 may further include a communication unit 400 for transmitting and receiving signals with other devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. In other words, information and signals can be transmitted / received to / from other devices through the communication unit 400, such as whether the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 is operated, whether the sensor is malfunctioning, whether the window is open or closed.

The automatic window opening / closing system for an environmental condition interlocking window according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a window automatic opening / closing apparatus 1000 and a user device 2000 for transmitting and receiving signals and information with the window automatic opening and closing apparatus 1000 have. That is, the user can check whether the window is open or closed through the user device 2000, operate the opening and closing of the window automatic opening and closing apparatus 1000, and check whether the sensor is malfunctioning, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically opening and closing a window using the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic window opening and closing method using a window automatic opening and closing apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a step S410 of detecting whether the environmental condition is changed through the sensor unit 100 of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000, A step S420 of determining whether the window is opened or closed through the control unit 300 of the automatic window opening and closing apparatus 1000 according to whether the environmental condition sensed by the sensor unit 100 is changed or not, The operation of the window through the operation unit 200 of the automatic window switch 1000 may be included in step S430.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit 100 may include at least one sensor for detecting whether the environmental condition is changed in step S410, Humidity and fine dust concentration, and at least one sensor may be disposed from the window to the indoor side or the outdoor side. For example, the at least one sensor may include a temperature sensor for detecting a room temperature and opening a window when the temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, a water sensor 110 for detecting a change in weather such as rain, snow, and the like, And a fine dust sensor 120 for preventing fine dust from entering into the room. At this time, the fine dust sensor 120 emits a certain amount of light from the light emitting unit LED, and when the light is reflected on the fine dust, the reflected light reaches the optical sensor of the light receiving unit and measures that the voltage increases according to the amount of light. Detect dust concentration. In addition, the water sensor 110 and the fine dust sensor 120 may be disposed on the outdoor side in the case of the temperature sensor according to the above-described use. Further, a supporting structure capable of supporting the sensor for facilitating the arrangement on the outdoor side can be further included.

In step S410, whether or not the environmental condition changes according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water sensor 110 for detecting whether the humidity is changed is included in the sensor unit 100, and the water sensor 110 In step S420, it is determined whether or not the window is opened or closed based on a predetermined reference value in the amount of humidity quantified through the control unit 300 You can decide. For example, the predetermined range value may range from 0 to 1023, where 0 means an ideal state in which there is no humidity in the air, and 1023 means a state in which the humidity in the air is at its maximum. In addition, the predetermined reference value may be 100, and may be set in advance based on the place where the window is installed, the humidity to be maintained in the indoor / outdoor environment, and the like. Further, the user can set (manipulate) these predetermined reference values differently by season and by time.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a window opening / closing range may be set through a limit switch included in the controller 300, and a window operation may be controlled according to a set opening / closing range. That is, the user can set the opening / closing range so that the window is completely opened or opened by a certain range or angle at a convenience through the limit switch.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the external environment element may be removed through a heat line, a radiator, or a fan of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 for preventing malfunction of the sensor unit 100 . For example, even if rain does not occur, rainwater accumulates in the vicinity of the sensor, so that the humidity can not be normally detected. In case of a problem in the movement of the window frame and sensor operation due to the falling temperature, External environmental elements can be removed and prevented through an isothermal, radiator or fan. Also, the hot wire, the radiator, or the fan may be disposed on the indoor side or the outdoor side depending on the position of the sensor.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to further prevent the pest from entering the room through the window by the pest infestation prevention device of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus 1000 for emitting a sound wave or infrared rays. In other words, if the window is opened, a problem of inflow of the pests may occur from the outside, so that it may further include a step of preventing the infection through the pest inflow prevention device that emits a sound wave or an infrared ray to the outdoor side. In addition, the user can set the divergence time range of the sound wave or the infrared ray through the control unit 300. For example, at night, since the pest is more inflowed by daylight than by daylight, the time range can be set so that sound waves or infrared rays are emitted from the time the light is turned on to the time when the light is turned off.

The contents of the above-described apparatus can be applied in connection with the system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the description of the same components as those of the above-described apparatus is omitted for the system.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

It is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. .

100: sensor unit 110: water sensor
120: fine dust sensor 200:
210: gear module 211: pinion
212: rack 220: motor
300: control unit 400:
500: Power supply unit 1000: Window automatic opening / closing device
2000: user device 3000: window

Claims (15)

As an automatic window opening / closing apparatus for an environmental condition interlocking type window,
A sensor unit for detecting whether the environmental condition is changed;
An operation unit for moving the window to open and close the window;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the window according to whether the environmental condition sensed by the sensor unit changes;
A heat radiator or a fan disposed on the indoor or outdoor side of the window according to the position of the sensor unit to prevent malfunction of the sensor unit; And
And a pest inflow preventing device for emitting a sound wave or an infrared ray to the outdoor side of the window,
The operating unit includes a gear module for moving the window in the forward, backward, left or right direction; And a motor for providing power for movement of the gear module,
The sensor unit includes a temperature sensor disposed on an inner side of the window, a water sensor disposed on an outdoor side of the window to detect humidity change, and a fine dust sensor disposed on an outdoor side of the window,
Wherein the water sensor senses and quantifies the amount of humidity within a predetermined range of values and the control unit determines whether the window is opened or closed based on a predetermined reference value in the quantified humidity amount,
The fine dust sensor senses the amount of light reflected from the fine particles, which is emitted from the LED, detects the concentration of the fine dust based on the voltage value increased according to the detected amount of light,
Wherein the time range of the operation for the sound wave or infrared ray emission of the pest infestation prevention device can be set through the control part.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit includes a limit switch for setting an opening / closing range of the window and controlling the operation of the window according to the set opening / closing range.
The method according to claim 1,
A pinion for providing rotational motion to the gear module; And a rack coupled to the pinion to convert rotational motion into horizontal motion.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the window automatic opening and closing apparatus further includes a communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with other devices.
Environmental conditions As an automatic window opening / closing system for interlocking windows,
An automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to claim 1, And
And a user device for transmitting and receiving signals and information to and from the window automatic opening and closing device.
A method for automatically opening and closing a window using an automatic window opening /
Detecting whether the environmental condition is changed through the sensor unit of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus;
Determining whether the window is opened or closed through the control unit of the window automatic opening and closing apparatus according to whether the environmental condition sensed by the sensor unit changes;
Operating the window through an operating unit of the automatic window opening / closing apparatus according to whether the window is opened or closed;
Removing an external environmental element through a heat line, a radiator, or a fan disposed on an indoor side or an outdoor side of the window according to a position of the sensor unit to prevent a malfunction of the sensor unit; And
Preventing a pest from entering the room through the window by a pest infestation preventing device that emits a sound wave or an infrared ray to the outdoor side of the window,
The sensor unit includes a temperature sensor disposed on an inner side of the window, a water sensor disposed on an outdoor side of the window to detect humidity change, and a fine dust sensor disposed on an outdoor side of the window,
Wherein the humidity sensor detects the humidity level within a predetermined range and detects the humidity level by the water sensor, and the humidity level of the humidity sensor is measured by the controller, based on a predetermined reference value, Whether the opening or closing is determined,
In the step of detecting whether or not the environmental condition is changed, the amount of light reflected from the LED is detected by the fine dust sensor, and the amount of light reflected by the fine dust is detected. The concentration of fine dust is detected,
Wherein a time range of an operation for sound wave or infrared ray emission of the pest infestation prevention device can be set through the control part.
delete delete 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the opening and closing range of the window is set through a limit switch included in the control unit and the operation of the window is controlled according to the set opening and closing range.
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