Connectors for smart windows
AssigneeView, Inc.
InventorsTrevor Gustav Frank, Daniel Loy Purdy, Brady William Harris, Aaron Michael Smith, Robert Michael Martinson, Karan Soni
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Abstract
This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows and doors. A smart window or door may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a smart window or door includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. One aspect pertains to connectors such as, e.g., detachable power transfer connectors for movable doors or windows.
Claims63
1-20. (canceled)
A magnetic power transfer connector comprising:
- a first component comprising
- a housing, and
- a floating portion configured to float within the housing, the floating portion comprising a first cone, a second cone, metal or one or more first magnets, and a plurality of pins;
- and
- a second component comprising
- a first cup,
- a second cup, wherein the first cup and the second cup are configured to receive the first and second cones respectively,
- a plurality of pads configured for connection with the plurality of pins, and
- one or more second magnets of opposing polarity from the one or more first magnets.
(canceled)
31-32. (canceled)
A door or window system comprising:
- a plurality of detachable sliding doors or windows configured to slide along, and connect to and disconnect from, a rail;
- wherein each detachable sliding door or window comprises one or more magnetic power transfer connectors of any one of claims 1,
- wherein each magnetic transfer connector comprises:
- a first component comprising
- a housing, and
- a floating portion configured to float within the housing, the floating portion comprising a first cone, a second cone, metal or one or more first magnets, and a plurality of pins;
- and
- a second component comprising
- a first cup,
- a second cup, wherein the first cup and the second cup are configured to receive the first and second cones respectively,
- a plurality of pads configured for connection with the plurality of pins, and
- one or more second magnets of opposing polarity from the one or more first magnets.
(canceled)
A door or window, comprising:
- one or more magnetic power transfer connectors, wherein each magnetic transfer connector comprises:
- a first component comprising
- a housing, and
- a floating portion configured to float within the housing, the floating portion comprising a first cone, a second cone, metal or one or more first magnets, and a plurality of pins;
- and
- a second component comprising
- a first cup,
- a second cup, wherein the first cup and the second cup are configured to receive the first and second cones respectively,
- a plurality of pads configured for connection with the plurality of pins, and one or more second magnets of opposing polarity from the one or more first magnets.
39-47. (canceled)
A detachable power transfer connector comprising:
- a first component comprising one or more spring-loaded conductive elements for providing power;
- and
- a second component comprising one or more conductive pads configured to electrically contact the one or more spring-loaded conductive elements;
- wherein the detachable power transfer connector has only two active electrical contacts between the first and second components.
A movable door or window system comprising:
- at least one movable door or window configured to move into a closed position within a frame of a building;
- and
- a detachable power transfer connector comprising a first component attached to the frame of the building and a second component attached to the at least one movable door or window, the first component comprising one or more spring-loaded conductive elements for providing power, the second component comprising one or more conductive pads configured to electrically contact the one or more spring-loaded conductive elements,
- wherein the detachable power transfer connector has only two active electrical contacts between the first and second components.
91-109. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.