Adjustable Corner Support Assembly for Varying Insulation Thickness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Securing building veneers with varying types of outboard rigid insulation to corners is challenging due to differing thicknesses, which existing solutions fail to accommodate effectively.
Innovation Solution
A corner support assembly comprising a first and second portion with adjustable flanges that can be connected to corners, allowing for varying distances to accommodate different insulation thicknesses, ensuring a secure fit regardless of insulation type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed corner support assembly is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate varying insulation thicknesses
Solution Approach 1:
The corner support assembly incorporates adjustable components that allow the distance between flanges to be dynamically modified. The second portion can be adjusted relative to the first portion to vary the distance between flanges, enabling the same assembly to accommodate different insulation thicknesses while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly allows for parameter changes in the distance between flanges to adapt to different insulation thicknesses. By modifying the spacing parameter, the corner support assembly can securely hold various types of insulation materials with different thicknesses without requiring multiple specialized assemblies.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple corner support assemblies are used for different insulation thicknesses, then each thickness is accommodated precisely, but the device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The corner support assembly is designed as a universal component that can serve multiple functions by accommodating various insulation thicknesses. The adjustable mechanism allows a single assembly type to be used across different applications, eliminating the need for multiple specialized assemblies for different thickness requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly is divided into adjustable segments or portions that can be reconfigured. The second portion can be positioned at different distances from the first portion, allowing precise accommodation of different insulation thicknesses while maintaining overall structural coherence.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the corner support assembly is made adjustable, then it can accommodate varying insulation thicknesses, but the installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The corner support assembly is pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms that allow for quick modification during installation. The adjustable portions are designed to be easily repositioned and secured, minimizing the time required to adapt the assembly to different insulation thicknesses on-site.
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AI summary
A corner support assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first flange configured and arranged to be connected to a corner. The second portion has a second flange. The second portion is operatively connected to the first portion, and the second portion is configured and arranged to be adjustable relative to the first portion to vary a distance between the first and second flanges of the first and second portions to accommodate varying thicknesses of different types of insulation between the first and second flanges.