Greenhouse Climate Control System using Modified Seating Furniture Chassis
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions in greenhouses, leveraging the core technology of seating furniture chassis to optimize crop yields and energy efficiency.
Background and Problem Solved
Traditional greenhouse climate control systems are often complex, expensive, and inefficient. The original seating furniture chassis patent, while effective in its intended application, was not designed to address the unique challenges of greenhouse environmental control. This inventive concept adapts the seating furniture chassis technology to create a more efficient, cost-effective, and adaptable solution for greenhouses.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept involves modifying the seating furniture chassis to support a plurality of sensors and peripheral devices, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting control devices. The sensors are connected to a central control unit via a central connector, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of environmental conditions in the greenhouse. The system can be integrated with building automation systems to optimize energy efficiency and crop yields. The inventive concept's components and operation are designed to provide a flexible, scalable, and reliable solution for greenhouse climate control.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the seating furniture chassis technology, combining it with sensors and peripheral devices to create a comprehensive greenhouse climate control system. The inventive step lies in the unexpected adaptation of a seating furniture chassis to a completely different industry, solving a unique set of problems in greenhouse environmental control.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors or peripheral devices, or integrating the system with other agricultural technologies, such as irrigation or fertilization systems. Variations could also include adapting the system for use in other types of controlled environments, such as indoor farms or livestock facilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the greenhouse and agricultural industries, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution for optimizing crop yields and energy efficiency. The target market includes greenhouse operators, agricultural technology companies, and building automation system providers.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Mechanical and electrical systems integration, specifically control systems for furniture and environmental monitoring technologies, requiring expertise in electrical engineering, sensor integration, and control system design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, familiar with sensor networks, control system architectures, and interdisciplinary technology adaptation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between the source patent's chassis-based electrical interconnection system and the greenhouse climate control system, understanding that sensor networks and control architectures can be readily adapted across different technical domains. The core technical concept of centralized electrical connectivity with peripheral devices remains consistent, with only contextual modifications. The greenhouse application represents a predictable extension of the original seating furniture chassis technology's fundamental design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,087 |
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| Title | Seating furniture chassis |
| Assignee(s) | Innotec Motion GmbH |