Adaptable Wind Suction Module for Roofing Elements

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing roof fastening systems are not universally applicable due to variations in roofing elements and roof batten dimensions, leading to increased production costs, storage requirements, and difficulty in handling.

Innovation Solution

A wind suction protection module with a lower engagement element that can adapt to different roof batten dimensions and roofing elements, featuring a displaceable engagement element with varying distance along its longitudinal extension and a pivotable design for easy installation and secure attachment, allowing for use across various roofing systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If different designs are used for different roofing elements and roof batten dimensions, then the fastening system can be securely attached to various roofing systems, but production costs increase and storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplicability to different roofing elementsVSAvoidproduction cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single wind suction protection module that can securely attach to various roofing elements and roof batten dimensions. The module features an engagement element with a leg that can adapt to different configurations, allowing one universal design to replace multiple specialized fastening systems, thereby reducing production costs and storage requirements while maintaining secure attachment across diverse roofing systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If different designs are used for different roofing elements and roof batten dimensions, then the fastening system can be securely attached to various roofing systems, but storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplicability to different roofing elementsVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single wind suction protection module that can securely attach to various roofing elements and roof batten dimensions. The module features an engagement element with a leg that can adapt to different configurations, allowing one universal design to replace multiple specialized fastening systems, thereby reducing production costs and storage requirements while maintaining secure attachment across diverse roofing systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If screw fasteners are used to secure covering elements, then secure attachment can be achieved, but handling and installation become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachmentVSAvoidhandling and installation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the screw fastening mechanism with a mechanical engagement system. The engagement element features a leg that mechanically engages with the roof batten through a clip-like structure, eliminating the need for screws, drills, and threading operations. This substitution maintains secure attachment reliability while dramatically simplifying handling and installation, as the module can be attached through simple mechanical engagement rather than complex fastening procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP2685022B1Wind suction securing module for roofing elements

Publication Date: 2015.10.07 GRUSS CHRISTOPH

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AI summary

The wind suction backup module (1) has an engagement portion (2) that is provided with a leg (3) for engagement with a support of the roof or facade structure. A holder (4) is configured for holding the engaging portion. A connecting portion is configured for connecting the support with a flashing portion (23). The engaging element in the holder is held along a sliding movable shaft and leg is spaced apart from the sliding movable shaft. An independent claim is included for flashing portions.