Absorber Tile Anchor Element With Recessed Wire Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of suspended ceiling tile systems is time-consuming and prone to errors due to the need for precise positioning and adjustment of fasteners and wires, which can result in aesthetic issues and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
An absorber tile element with a recessed anchor element and wire lock design that allows for pre-mounting on the tile, reducing the risk of damage during handling and storage, and facilitating easy installation with a wire lock that simplifies the attachment of suspension wires without the need for precise cutting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fasteners are attached to tiles at the construction site, then the connection is reliable, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener is pre-assembled with the suspension wire/line before installation. The fastener includes a pre-attached wire that extends through the tile, eliminating the need to attach multiple separate components during construction. This preliminary assembly reduces installation time while maintaining connection reliability through the integrated design.
2Shape
If fasteners are positioned precisely during installation, then aesthetic appearance is maintained, but the installation process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener is pre-positioned and pre-assembled with the wire at the factory before the tile reaches the construction site. This ensures precise positioning and proper alignment are achieved during manufacturing under controlled conditions, rather than requiring precise manual adjustment during installation. The tile arrives ready-to-install with the fastener already in the correct position.
3Manufacturing precision
If wires or lines are adjusted at the installation site, then correct tile height is achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension wire is pre-attached to the fastener with a predetermined length that is sufficient for the intended application. This preliminary preparation of the wire length eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site cutting and adjustment, while still allowing for minor adjustments if needed. The wire is long enough to accommodate most installation scenarios without requiring modification.
4Ease of operation
If anchor elements protrude from the tile surface, then wire attachment is simplified, but the appearance is compromised and damage risk increases during handling
Solution Approach 1:
The wire lock mechanism is nested within a recessed cavity in the fastener body, which itself is recessed into the tile surface. The wire is fed through the nested structure of the wire lock, which is contained within the anchor element housing, which is set into the tile. This nested arrangement provides easy wire attachment while keeping all components recessed or flush with the tile surface, maintaining a sleek appearance and eliminating protruding elements that could cause damage during handling.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an absorber tile element including an anchor element associated with one surface of the absorber tile element.