Support system for supporting a facade, console for use in said support system and building comprising the support system
The support system addresses mechanical failure and assembly challenges by distributing weight and moment loads through pre-assembled consoles, enhancing reliability and precision in facade support.
EP4772706A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-08
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing facade support systems face issues with mechanical failure due to uneven stress distribution, requiring stronger components and precise on-site assembly, which is time-consuming and costly.
Method used
A support system with consoles that distribute weight and moment loads, allowing for pre-assembly and flush mounting, reducing mechanical stress and enabling accurate installation.
Benefits of technology
The system reduces mechanical failure risk and simplifies assembly, ensuring precise and reliable facade support with reduced stress on components.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a support system for supporting a facade element relative to a wall, wherein the support system comprises a facade support for supporting the facade element in a support plane and one or more consoles for mounting the facade support relative to the wall, wherein the facade support is substantially Z-shaped and comprises a central part, and a support flange and a seating flange that project away from the central part at opposite sides of the central part, wherein the facade support is provided with a plurality of receiving slots that extend through the seating flange, wherein each of the one or more consoles comprises one or more hooks that protrude in a direction normal to the seating plane, and wherein each hook is arranged to be received in a respective one of the receiving slots for retaining the seating flange in the projection direction.
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