Accessory Structure Mounting With Smooth-Walled Sealing Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass railing mounting systems are difficult to install and may create water penetration issues, requiring expert assistance and potentially damaging the underlying structure.
Innovation Solution
An accessory structure mounting system comprising an anchor baseplate assembly with holes and a smooth-walled port, an object-mounting assembly with openings and smooth-walled ports, and an object-mounting fastener, allowing for easy and precise attachment to a structure while preventing water penetration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting systems are used to attach glass railings to structures, then the glass railing can be securely mounted, but the installation becomes difficult and may require expert assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: an anchor baseplate assembly that attaches to the structure, an object-mounting assembly that holds the glass railing, and fasteners that connect them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the installation process while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor baseplate assembly acts as an intermediary between the structure and the object-mounting assembly. It provides a standardized interface with holes and smooth-walled ports that simplify attachment while ensuring reliable mounting through the fastener system.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting systems create holes in the underlying structure for attachment, then secure mounting is achieved, but water penetration issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses smooth-walled ports in the anchor baseplate assembly that work in conjunction with flexible sealing elements (caulk and roof membranes) to create water-resistant barriers. These flexible sealing elements fill the gaps around the smooth-walled ports, preventing water penetration while maintaining mounting security.
Solution Approach 2:
The holes in the baseplate assembly, which could be seen as harmful for water penetration, are designed with smooth walls and are paired with sealing elements. The sealing elements transform the potential harm of open holes into beneficial water-resistant joints that maintain both mounting access and waterproofing.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise installation is required for glass railing mounting, then proper alignment is achieved, but the installation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor baseplate assembly is pre-configured with holes and smooth-walled ports in precise locations during manufacturing. This preliminary action ensures proper alignment is built into the component itself, reducing the complexity of on-site installation while maintaining high alignment precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor baseplate assembly has different features (holes for anchor-baseplate fasteners and smooth-walled ports for object-mounting fasteners) in specific locations optimized for their respective functions. This local quality differentiation simplifies the installation process by providing dedicated attachment points while ensuring precise alignment.
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AI summary
A system for mounting an accessory structure to another structure includes: an anchor baseplate assembly, an object-mounting assembly, and an object-mounting fastener. The anchor baseplate assembly includes a baseplate and holes passing through the baseplate. The object-mounting assembly includes an opening passing through the object-mounting assembly, as well as a smooth-walled port passing through the object-mounting assembly. The object-mounting fastener is positioned in the opening of the object-mounting assembly and is fixated to the anchor baseplate assembly. The object-mounting assembly is attached to the anchor baseplate assembly by the object-mounting fastener. The smooth-walled port in the object-mounting assembly is in registry with one of the holes in the anchor baseplate assembly.