SolSeil

The combined system of aluminium extrusion with walkable elements and trackable channel addresses the integration of access and thermal control with safety features in complex facades, meeting evolving safety standards in carbon-neutral buildings.

GB2639248APending Publication Date: 2025-09-17SOUTH CLIVE +3
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Application Number
GB2024003643
Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-13
Publication Date
2025-09-17

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Technical Problem

Existing building facades face challenges in integrating access solutions with thermal control and safety features, particularly in complex facades and carbon-neutral building designs, where safety standards are evolving.

Method used

A combined system comprising a main aluminium extrusion with walkable elements, aerofoil blade, and trackable channel, which can be used with fall arrest or abseil trolleys, enhancing both facade access and thermal control while meeting safety standards.

Benefits of technology

The system provides integrated facade access and thermal control, ensuring safety through fall arrest or abseil trolleys, suitable for complex facades and carbon-neutral buildings.

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Abstract

An aerofoil blade 1 which is walkable that can be used as part of an integrated walkway system. The aerofoil blade 1 can have a structural profile trackway attachable to PPE trolleys, which can provide abseil functionality and fall prevention. There is also a structural safety system which functions as solar shading and which may be comprised of aluminium.
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Description

SolSeil is a system which has been designed to be a combined solution for facade access and thermal control Increasing complex facades and carbon neutral building targets along with evolving safety standards demand integrated solutions. The main aluminium extrusion with walkable elements, aerofoil blade and trackable channel [2] enables it to be used with fall arrest or abseil trolleys [3]. In the drawings Figure 1 illustrates the extrusion profile of the walkable aerofoil blade. Figure 2 Illustrates the walkable aerofoil blade. Figure 3 illustrates a fall safety trolley. Description of drawings 1. Walkable Aerofoil blade. 2. Fall safety trolley channel. 3. Fall safety trolley.

Claims

The aluminium tracked walkable passive shading product [1] can be incorporated with modifications and variations without deviating from the scope of this invention. Therefore, the following claims will cover modifications and variations which fall within the scope of this invention.

1. An aerofoil blade which is walkable.

2. In accordance with claim one, whereby an aerofoil blade features a structural track to be used with PPE trolleys.

3. A structural safety system which simultaneously provides the function of solar shading or other properties associated with Brise Soleil providing a method of faqade access.

4. In accordance with claim one, whereby the system features other decorative or shading elements.

Citation Information

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  • Trolley and rail apparatus for use in fall protection and similar applications

    CA2513283A1

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