Adjustable Door Frame Brackets for Rapid Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of welded steel door frames in commercial buildings is labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to damage due to complex logistics and early-stage construction, requiring multiple deliveries and laborers, which increases costs and reduces construction efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus using adjustable brackets with slotted apertures and mounting pins that allow for rapid installation of a door support frame and trim frame within a door opening, enabling secure and efficient mounting with minimal labor, reducing the need for multiple deliveries and site logistics challenges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If welded steel door frames are installed early in the construction process, then the door frames are secured in position, but they become susceptible to damage from construction activities taking place in and around the door openings
Solution Approach 1:
The door frame system is divided into multiple separable components: a head frame, side frames, and trim pieces. These segments can be installed independently at different stages of construction, allowing the main structural elements to be secured early while vulnerable trim elements are installed later when the construction environment is more stable.
Solution Approach 2:
The head frame and side frames are installed early in the construction process to establish the structural framework and protect the door opening. The more vulnerable trim pieces and finishing elements are reserved for later installation after major construction activities are complete, preventing damage while maintaining installation stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are involved in assembling the steel door frame and associated door, then the installation can be customized and adapted, but the site logistics become difficult and components are moved numerous times subjecting them to damage and loss
Solution Approach 1:
The door frame components are designed with standardized connection features and mounting mechanisms that allow multiple pieces to be efficiently assembled into a unified structure. The head frame, side frames, and trim pieces all use consistent attachment methods, reducing the complexity of logistics and assembly while maintaining adaptability for different door configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The door frame system employs universal mounting brackets and connection hardware that can accommodate various door sizes, styles, and configurations. This standardized interface allows the same basic component set to serve multiple functions and adapt to different installation requirements without increasing logistics complexity.
3Productivity
If the door frame and associated door are delivered and stored on site in large quantities, then the installation can proceed, but storage space is consumed and components are moved numerous times increasing the risk of damage and loss
Solution Approach 1:
The door frame system is segmented into smaller, modular components that can be delivered and stored in compact configurations. This segmentation reduces the overall storage space required on site while maintaining the ability to assemble the complete door frame system when needed for installation.
4Manufacturing precision
If at least two laborers are required for installation due to the weight and complexity, then the door frame can be properly assembled, but the installation becomes labor intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The door frame components are designed with lightweight materials and dynamic assembly features that reduce the physical effort required for installation. The modular design allows components to be easily maneuvered and positioned, enabling efficient installation with reduced labor while maintaining high installation quality through precise fitting and standardized connection methods.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for mounting a door frame into a door opening of a building and includes a pair of substantially similar brackets, a door support frame, and a trim frame. The brackets are connectable to the door opening, the door support frame is connected to the brackets, and the trim frame is connected to the door support frame. The brackets may have a slotted aperture for adjusting the brackets horizontally along a fastener. The brackets may also have an inward taper or ramp for adjustably receiving the door support frame. The brackets are connected to the door support frame through the use of mounting pins, slots, spring clips, integral pins, or a frame insertion tab.