Adjustable End Bracket for Wall Strut Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Construction projects often require excess materials and result in waste due to inaccurate measurements and site conditions, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
The use of digitally manufactured horizontal and vertical struts with adjustable end brackets that allow for precise fitting and length adjustment, enabling quick and efficient assembly with minimal waste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional drywall installation is used, then installation flexibility is maintained, but material waste increases and installation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into modular components (struts, panels, end brackets) that can be pre-fabricated with precise dimensions and assembled on-site, eliminating the need for excessive material ordering and reducing waste from cutting and fitting
Solution Approach 2:
Wall components are pre-fabricated off-site with precise dimensions before delivery to the construction site, allowing for accurate material utilization and reducing on-site cutting and waste generation
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable end brackets are used, then adaptability to site conditions improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The end bracket incorporates a sliding mechanism with adjustment holes that allows the bracket position to be dynamically adjusted along the strut length, enabling adaptation to varying site conditions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The end bracket design serves multiple functions: structural connection, position adjustment, and adaptation to different strut lengths, reducing the need for multiple specialized components and simplifying the overall system
Data Source
AI summary
An end bracket for a wall system includes a body member having attachment structure to join a horizontal strut to a vertical strut. The end bracket further includes attachment structure in which the horizontal strut is slidably attached for moving and positioning the horizontal strut relative to the vertical strut in forming the wall system.