Adapter Device for Adjustable Rod Attachment to Non-Adapted Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding elements, such as rods and nails, face challenges when attached to support structures not specifically designed for them, leading to inefficiencies in installation, excess material usage, and limitations in accommodating varying insulation thicknesses during renovations.
Innovation Solution
An adapter device with a base and wings that includes an oblong hole and a flexible tongue, allowing for adjustable attachment to any support structure, ensuring secure clipping and adjustable positioning of the holding element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a modified rod or nail is used to allow attachment to non-adapted support structures, then the holding element can be fixed to walls or other structures, but the rod or nail only exists in a single length which is greater than needed, causing material waste and additional costs
Solution Approach 1:
The holding element is divided into two separate components: a standard rod or nail and an adapter device. The adapter device is the only modified component that attaches to the support structure, while the rod or nail remains standard and can be cut to any required length. This segmentation allows the rod to be precisely sized without material waste while maintaining adaptability to various support structures through the adapter.
Solution Approach 2:
An adapter device is introduced as an intermediary component between the support structure and the holding element. The adapter contains an oblong hole that allows adjustable positioning and multiple attachment methods (screws, nails, adhesives), enabling the holding element to be securely attached to non-adapted support structures like walls without modifying the rod or nail itself.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a modified rod or nail is used for attachment to non-adapted support structures, then the holding element can be fixed to walls, but the installer must cut the rod or nail to the required length, incurring additional implementation costs
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the adaptation function into a dedicated adapter device, the installation process becomes simpler. The adapter is pre-manufactured with the oblong hole and attachment features, eliminating the need for on-site modification of the rod or nail. Installers only need to attach the adapter to the support structure and then insert the standard holding element, reducing implementation complexity and costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device serves as an intermediary that handles all attachment complexity. It provides multiple attachment options (screws through oblong hole, nails, adhesives) and positioning adjustments, absorbing the complexity of adapting to various support structures. This leaves the holding element simple and straightforward to install once the adapter is in place.
3Ease of operation
If standard holding elements are used with non-adapted support structures, then installation is simpler, but the positioning precision and maintenance of the construction element is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter device acts as an intermediary that provides precise positioning control. The oblong hole allows the holder to be positioned at different locations along the length of the adapter, enabling precise adjustment to achieve the required positioning precision for the construction element while maintaining relatively simple installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device introduces dynamic positioning capability through the oblong hole, which allows the holder to be adjusted to different positions along the adapter's length. This enables the system to adapt to varying positioning requirements for different construction elements while maintaining a simple two-component structure that is easy to install.
4Ease of manufacture
If a single length of modified rod or nail is used, then the product is simpler to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate varying insulation thicknesses or exceeds the required length
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the adaptation function into a standard-length adapter device from the holding element, the system can use standard off-the-shelf rods or nails that can be cut to any required length. The adapter handles the adaptation to non-adapted support structures, while the holding element can be precisely sized to match the insulation thickness, achieving both manufacturing simplicity and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device serves as a universal component that can work with holding elements of various lengths. The oblong hole and attachment mechanisms are designed to accommodate different configurations and insulation thicknesses, allowing the same adapter design to be used across multiple applications with varying requirements.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a fitting device (1) to be rigidly connected to the head (8) of a rod (6) acting as a holding element for a construction element. The device (1) comprises a base (5) having a length and a width and intended for being engaged against a holding structure. Said base (5) includes at least one oblong hole (4, 4a) through which a means for attaching the device (1) to the holding structure is intended to pass. The base (5) also has two flanges (2). Each flange (2) is placed on the median portion of a respective longitudinal side of the base (5). Each flange (2) has a means for rigid connection (2a) via clipping, intended for engaging with the complimentary means (7) provided on the head (8) of the rod (6).