Plate holder for supporting structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing panel holders for corner connections of filling panels are limited by rigid angular settings, often leading to aesthetic defects, reduced functional reliability, or the need for custom-made products, especially when panels need to be connected at angles other than 45°, 90°, or 180°.
Innovation Solution
A panel holder with two clamping jaws that are angularly adjustable about a joint axis, allowing panels to be mounted in any desired position, featuring a locking mechanism with internal and external threads for secure adjustment and a design that includes ribs and elastic damping bodies for protection and ease of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If panel holders are equipped with rigid angular settings (45°, 90°, or 180°), then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability to different angular positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the rigid, fixed-angle plate holder into an adjustable system. The two base bodies are connected via a joint axis that allows angular adjustment, enabling the plate holder to adapt to various angular positions rather than being constrained to predetermined fixed angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by introducing a locking means with multiple locking positions that can be adjusted along the joint axis. This allows the angular parameter of the plate holder to be changed according to different installation requirements, transitioning from fixed parameters to adjustable parameters.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom-made plate holders are produced for non-standard angles, then the angular position adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single plate holder model that can serve multiple angular positions through adjustment. The adjustable joint axis and locking mechanism enable one universal plate holder to replace multiple custom-made variants, achieving multi-functionality without increasing manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustment capability allows a standard plate holder to be adapted to different angular requirements on-site, eliminating the need for custom manufacturing while maintaining versatility across various installation scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the base bodies are connected with angular adjustment capability, then the adaptability to different angles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the plate holder into two separate base bodies connected by a joint axis. This modular segmentation allows each base body to be manufactured independently using standard components, while the connection mechanism provides the necessary angular adjustment capability without overly complicating the overall structure.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a panel holder (01) for supporting structures with two clamping jaws (02) for corner connection of infill panels, wherein a clamping jaw (02) comprises at least one base body (04) and at least one clamping plate (05), and wherein at least one infill panel is fixed between a clamping surface (06) of the clamping plate (05) and a clamping surface (06) of the base body (04), and wherein the clamping force is applied by at least one clamping screw (07) passing through the clamping plate (05), wherein the base bodies (04) of the panel holder (01) are connected to each other in an angularly adjustable manner about a pivot axis (08), wherein the infill panels can be arranged in an arbitrarily predefinable angular position relative to each other and can be locked with at least one locking means (09).