Fenestration Bolt Receiver With Adjustable Axial Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fenestration units face challenges in aligning bolts and receivers efficiently, leading to complexity, high cost, and aesthetic issues, with manufacturing and installation being time-consuming and costly.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bolt receiver system with a first member fixedly attached to the panel support and a second member with an insert projection, allowing for alignment adjustment and securement through engagement features, reducing part count and enhancing manufacturability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a traditional bolt securement system is used, then the bolt can secure the panel to the support structure, but the alignment between the bolt sliding axis and receiver hole is difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is designed with adjustability, allowing the receiving hole position to be dynamically modified during installation to match the bolt's sliding axis, transforming a static misalignment problem into a dynamic adjustment solution
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable receiver acts as an intermediary component between the bolt and support structure, providing alignment flexibility and absorbing dimensional variations without requiring precise pre-alignment
2Reliability
If a traditional bolt securement system is used, then the panel can be secured to the support structure, but the system is bulky and visually displeasing
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is extracted as a separate adjustable component that can be precisely positioned and minimized in size, separating the aesthetic surface from the functional securing mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver utilizes the depth dimension by extending into the support structure, allowing the visible portion to be minimized while maintaining sufficient securing capability through three-dimensional engagement
3Reliability
If a traditional bolt securement system is used, then the panel can be secured, but the system is complex with high part count increasing manufacturing cost and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable receiver combines multiple functions (alignment adjustment, positioning, and securing) into a single integrated component, eliminating the need for separate alignment fixtures and adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver is designed as a universal component that can accommodate various bolt positions and configurations, providing multiple functions through a single part rather than requiring specialized components for each scenario
4Reliability
If a traditional bolt securement system is used, then the panel can be secured to the support structure, but installation and repair are difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable receiver enables dynamic positioning during installation, allowing installers to easily align and secure the panel without complex alignment procedures, and facilitates simple repair by allowing repositioning if needed
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable bolt receiver includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes at least one first engagement feature. The second member includes a strike head and an insert projection that projects from the strike head. The insert projection is receivable in a first opening of the first member in a first position along the axis and, alternatively, in a second position along the axis. The second member includes at least one second engagement feature configured to engage with the at least one first engagement feature for retaining the insert projection in the first position and in the second position along the axis. The insert projection at least partly defines a second opening configured to receive a bolt when in the extended position to secure the panel to the panel support.