anybody have any ideas on how to open a conservatory window

Dean · 01-12-2004, 14:21

i am doing an engineering course and my task is to open a conservatory window easily thinking of the elderly (no turning or pulling)

i have several ideas

that use magnets and springs do any of you web wizards have any ideas that you would like to share.

and do you have any ideas were i could buy springs and very strong magnets?

Thanx DEAN

WillowTheWhisp · 01-12-2004, 14:30

Have you thought of electronic remote control?

entwisi · 01-12-2004, 14:59

Or even tehold fashioned style remote

"Ian turn that bloody hifi down!"

Acrylic-bob · 01-12-2004, 17:54

How about a brick?

Sparkologist · 01-12-2004, 17:57

I'll get back to you with this nearer the weekend. It involves a servo motor driving a lead screw, as one possible solution.

Less · 01-12-2004, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkologist

I'll get back to you with this nearer the weekend. It involves a servo motor driving a lead screw, as one possible solution.

Would you REALLY take advice from a man with this as his Signature?

Connect it: Red > Yellow, Yellow > Blue, & Blew to ....'kin bits!

vorlon24 · 01-12-2004, 20:27

That also would work!

Dean · 02-12-2004, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Have you thought of electronic remote control?

well WillowTheWhisp simple idea that won't be time consuming as ideas have to be in next week

WillowTheWhisp · 02-12-2004, 08:49

How about something like internal caravan doors where you just push the button in and it releases the catch? The door then pops slightly open and to close you just push it shut and the catch takes hold again. You could make the conservatory windows with less fiddly, bigger knobs, easier for an elderly or disabled person to cope with. (Thinking or arthritic fingers)

Dean · 02-12-2004, 10:09

Thanx willow that sound like a better idea

any more ideas anyone as i need loads for the project folder.

Darby · 02-12-2004, 10:28

A pull-down arm which is connected to the window latch with a swivel joint. The arm can be clipped to the wall next to the window. This requires only one action to open and close the window, and all is done just above waist height.

vorlon24 · 02-12-2004, 11:32

Is there a requirement that it has to be secure against break-ins, or are you just required to look at the opening mechanism?

Dean · 02-12-2004, 12:34

the task is to look at a simple opening mechanism But it must also be able to close

Dean · 09-02-2005, 11:31

never mine thank's for all you help as much use as it was were going to use a spring in a case...............................