Adjustable Mounting Rail for Secure Wall Panel Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for wall elements are complex to assemble and require precise alignment of profiles to ensure secure fixation, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with adjustable devices that allow alignment of the mounting rail in both horizontal and vertical directions, featuring slots and fastening elements for easy adjustment and secure attachment of wall elements, enabling simple assembly and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If profiles are fixed directly to the wall with mounting openings, then wall panels can be securely fixed, but the mounting process becomes complex and time-consuming due to precise alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail incorporates an adjustment device with a sliding block that can move along the rail's length, allowing the mounting openings to be dynamically repositioned. This dynamic adjustment capability enables precise alignment after the rail is installed on the wall, eliminating the need for complex pre-alignment procedures while maintaining secure fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail is first installed on the wall in a preliminary step, and then the adjustment device is used to reposition the mounting openings to the correct positions. This preliminary installation followed by adjustment approach simplifies the overall mounting process by separating the installation and alignment operations.
2Manufacturing precision
If mounting openings are arranged at defined distances in horizontally adjacent rails, then wall panels can be properly aligned, but the assembly process becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment device allows the mounting openings to be dynamically repositioned along the rail after installation. This enables the openings to be adjusted to the correct positions and distances for proper wall panel alignment, while the adjustment mechanism itself is designed to be easy to operate, thus maintaining ease of assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The position of the mounting openings along the rail can be changed by adjusting the sliding block. This parameter change capability allows the openings to be positioned at optimal distances for alignment while keeping the adjustment process simple through the use of a straightforward sliding and locking mechanism.
3Stability of the object's composition
If profiles run exactly parallel with openings at the same height, then wall panels are not fixed in an inclined position, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail is first installed on the wall in a preliminary step, establishing the basic position. Then the adjustment device is used to reposition the mounting openings to the correct heights and parallel positions. This separates the installation time from the alignment time, making the overall process more efficient.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment device provides dynamic adjustment capability for the mounting openings' positions in both vertical and horizontal directions. This allows the openings to be adjusted to achieve perfect parallel alignment and equal heights after the rail is installed, ensuring wall panels are not fixed in an inclined position while minimizing the time required.
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AI summary
A mounting system for attaching detachable elements (3) to a support structure (2) comprises at least one mounting rail (4), a fastening device (20) for attaching the mounting rail (4) to the support structure (2), and a suspension system (10) for fixing the detachable element (3) to the mounting rail (4). The mounting rail (4) has a back (5) and a longitudinal slot (8) into which the fastening device (20) engages to fix the mounting rail (4). The suspension opening (11) is located on the back (5) of the mounting rail (4). To facilitate easy assembly, the fastening device (20) provides at least one adjustment device (32, 33) for aligning the mounting rail (4) relative to the support structure (2) in the longitudinal direction (19) of the mounting rail (4) and in a lateral direction (x) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (19).