Adjustable Insulation Spacer With Interchangeable Stem Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spacers for insulating materials require precise selection based on the thickness of the insulation, limiting flexibility and requiring replacement if the insulation material changes, and are time-consuming to adjust to the desired length.
Innovation Solution
A spacer comprising a C-shaped profile with a support, stem, and clamping flange, allowing variable height adjustment through interchangeable components, enabling flexible use regardless of insulation thickness and quick mounting on surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If pins are selected based on precise insulation thickness, then the spacing accuracy is improved, but the flexibility and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The spacer is divided into multiple segments: a support portion with fixing means, an intermediate portion, and a head portion with clamping means. These segments can be independently selected and combined in different configurations to achieve various spacing requirements while maintaining precise spacing through the standardized connection interfaces between segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacer design incorporates universal fixing means and clamping means that can accommodate different insulation thicknesses and surface types. The support portion can be fixed to various surfaces, and the head portion can clamp different profiles, making the same spacer body adaptable to multiple applications while maintaining precise spacing control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pins are cut to adjust length, then the adaptability is improved, but the installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spacer components are pre-manufactured with standardized lengths and connection interfaces. The support portion, intermediate portion, and head portion are produced in advance with precise dimensions, eliminating the need for on-site cutting or adjustment. Installers can directly assemble the pre-fabricated components to achieve the required spacing.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacer system allows dynamic adjustment through the selection of different intermediate portion lengths and the variable positioning of fixing and clamping means. This dynamic configurability is achieved through standardized connections rather than permanent modifications, enabling quick adaptation to different spacing requirements without time-consuming adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixing means are provided, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing means and clamping means are segmented into separate, standardized components that can be independently selected and assembled. This segmentation allows the same basic components to be used in different configurations without increasing overall system complexity, as each segment maintains a simple, standardized design.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacer system achieves adaptability through parameter changes in the intermediate portion (length, position) rather than through fundamentally different fixing or clamping mechanisms. By varying the dimensions and positions of standardized components, the system accommodates different requirements without introducing complex new mechanisms.
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AI summary
It is a spacer capable of spacing two surfaces between which an insulating material is placed. In particular, the spacer according to the invention allows surfaces to be spaced independently of the thickness of the insulating material, thus having a highly flexible and practical use.