Honeycomb insulating shade

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5403341

Effective passive solar heating systems and conventional residential windows require the incorporation of an operable thermal barrier into the window design, which saves both money and energy. This product was developed with the following objectives: (1) provides high window insulating value to reduce nighttime Btu losses or excessive daytime heat gain, (2) provides interior comfort, privacy and light control, (3) is cost effective and competitive, (4) is easy to install and operate, and (5) is aesthetically pleasing and adaptable to any decor. The thermal barrier is made of a special nonconductive material formed into a flexible honeycomb structure which is placed on the interior of windows. When expanded it forms multiple dead air spaces that are vertical and parallel to the surface of the glazing interface. The honeycomb cells are dimensionally designed to stop convection from occurring within the cell. When the paper/cloth material is fabricated into a honeycomb structure and placed on the interior of the windows, it forms multiple dead insulating air cells and reduces or stops convection between the window and the honeycomb thermal barrier. The corresponding hardware utilizes conventional curtain traverse rods that are found in the majority of homes or are inexpensively purchased by the consumer. The thermal barrier can be hung on the interior of the window and manipulated by a wand or cord to the open and closed positions. Massive window areas can use motor assisted operation to provide greater efficiency.

• Research Organization: Kool View Co., Inc., Madison, WI (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FC02-80CS30525
• OSTI ID: 5403341
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/30525-25; ON: DE84001270
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
14 SOLAR ENERGY
CURTAINS
HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES
THERMAL INSULATION
INSTALLATION
MANUFACTURING
MARKETING RESEARCH
MATERIALS TESTING
PERFORMANCE TESTING
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
VAPOR CONDENSATION
CONTROL
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
TESTING
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