Adjustable Clamping Device for Prefabricated Wall Parts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for producing prefabricated wall parts are time-consuming due to manual handling and alignment of holding elements, and require additional adapters for varying wall thicknesses and insulating layers, leading to inefficiencies in the manufacturing process.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device on a turning device with adjustable height and pivot axes, allowing for ergonomic and stepless height adjustment of holding elements and spacers, enabling the fixation of wall parts of different thicknesses without the need for manual reinsertion or additional adapters, and allowing for independent or synchronized adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual handling and alignment of holding elements is used, then the device can fix wall parts, but the process becomes time-consuming and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The holding elements are designed to be self-aligning through gravity and geometric constraints. When the mold pallet is turned, the holding elements automatically position themselves relative to the wall part without requiring manual alignment, thereby maintaining ease of operation while significantly improving productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The holding elements are made movable and adaptable rather than fixed. They can be positioned at different heights and angles to accommodate various wall part thicknesses and configurations, reducing manual intervention time while maintaining operational simplicity
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional adapters are used for varying wall thicknesses, then different thicknesses can be accommodated, but the device complexity increases and assembly time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The holding elements are designed as universal components that can accommodate multiple wall thicknesses and configurations through adjustable positioning mechanisms. A single holding element design serves multiple functions by being repositionable along the mold pallet surface, eliminating the need for multiple specialized adapters for different wall thicknesses
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of changing physical components (adapters), the system changes the positional parameters of the holding elements. By adjusting the position, height, and orientation of the same holding element, different wall thicknesses can be accommodated without increasing device complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional adapters are required for different insulating wall thicknesses, then various insulation thicknesses can be produced, but time-consuming assembly and disassembly of adapters is required
Solution Approach 1:
The holding elements are designed with dynamic positioning capabilities that allow quick adjustment to different heights and angles. This eliminates the need for time-consuming adapter assembly and disassembly, as the same holding element can be rapidly repositioned to accommodate different insulation thicknesses throughout the production process
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution significantly reduces the time and effort required for fixing wall parts of varying thicknesses, enhances ergonomic handling, and allows for the production of prefabricated wall elements with adjustable thicknesses, improving overall manufacturing efficiency and reducing the need for cumbersome adapter changes.
Implementation Method 1
one end of the holding element can be pressed against the finished wall part, the finished wall part being able to be fixed in a stable position on the mold pallet
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for producing a large-area, pre-fabricated wall part (2), in particular comprising at least one concrete layer (1), on a movable form pallet (3) having a turning device (4), which can be connected to the form pallet, for turning the form pallet (3), wherein the turning device (4) has a clamping device (5) having at least one holding element (6), wherein the holding element (6) is arranged around a swivel axis (8), which extends substantially parallel to a surface (7) of the form pallet (3), in a swiveling manner on the clamping device (5), wherein, by swiveling the holding element (6) around the swivel axis (8) thereof, one end (9) of the holding element (6) can be pressed on the pre-fabricated wall part (2), wherein the pre-fabricated wall part (2) can be fastened to the form pallet (3) in a position-stable manner, wherein, in order to fasten pre-fabricated wall parts (2) of differing thickness to the form pallet (3), the clamping device (5) is movably arranged on the turning device (4), wherein a distance (10) between the turning device (4) and the swivel axis (8), extending substantially perpendicular to the swivel axis (8), can be adjusted for the holding element (6).