Adjustable Reinforcement Rods in Thermally Insulating Structural Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermally insulating structural elements face challenges in securing a stable position on construction sites due to uneven surfaces, requiring adaptive bond length adjustments of reinforcement rods, which is difficult to achieve without cutting, leading to potential thermal bridges and force transmission issues.
Innovation Solution
A thermally insulating structural element with adjustable reinforcement rods that can be adapted in situ, featuring a profiling system and an adjustment device to ensure a minimum bond length, allowing for precise positioning and force transmission while preventing movement, using materials like fiber-reinforced plastics and 3D printing for customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the bond length of reinforcement rods is adapted individually by cutting, then the positioning accuracy and thermal bridge prevention is improved, but the ease of manufacture and installation time is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement rods are designed with adjustable length through threading mechanisms, allowing the bond length to be dynamically adapted to different ceiling thicknesses and uneven surfaces without cutting. The rods can be extended or retracted to achieve optimal positioning accuracy while eliminating the need for manual cutting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical parameter of reinforcement rod length from fixed to variable by incorporating threading and adjustment mechanisms. This allows the bond length to be modified according to specific installation conditions, improving positioning accuracy while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized adjustable components.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the bond length is extended to accommodate uneven surfaces, then the positioning stability is improved, but the force transmission capability and structural integrity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable reinforcement rods allow dynamic optimization of bond length to achieve sufficient positioning stability on uneven surfaces while maintaining adequate length for force transmission. The threading mechanism enables precise control of rod extension to balance both requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies different bond lengths locally according to specific installation conditions. Each reinforcement rod can be individually adjusted to achieve optimal length for both positioning stability and force transmission in its specific location, rather than using a uniform length for all rods.
3Reliability
If the reinforcement rods are secured firmly in the insulation member, then the structural reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different ceiling thicknesses is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement rods incorporate threading and adjustment mechanisms that allow them to be firmly secured in the insulation member while maintaining adaptability. The rods can be adjusted to different lengths and securely fastened using threading, locking mechanisms, or welding, providing both reliability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcement system is segmented into adjustable rod sections with threading mechanisms. This segmentation allows individual rods to be independently adjusted and secured, maintaining structural reliability while adapting to different ceiling thicknesses and installation conditions.
4Manufacturing precision
If manual cutting and adaptation of reinforcement rods is performed, then the positioning precision is improved, but the installation time and productivity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable reinforcement rods eliminate the need for manual cutting by providing built-in length adjustment mechanisms. Installers can quickly extend or retract rods to the required length using threading or telescopic mechanisms, achieving positioning precision without time-consuming cutting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the rod length parameter from fixed (requiring cutting) to variable (adjustable). This allows rapid adaptation to different ceiling thicknesses by simply adjusting the rod length rather than cutting, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining positioning precision.
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AI summary
A thermally insulating structural element between two cast building portions, in particular between a wall and a floor or a ceiling, comprising at least one insulation member which is intended to be arranged between the building portions and at least one reinforcement element, wherein the at least one reinforcement element is in the form of an at least partially rust-resistant reinforcement rod which in the installed state extends in an extent direction substantially transversely to a longitudinal extent of the insulation member through the insulation member and is preferably constructed to be bonded in both building portions. The thermally insulating structural element has the reinforcement rod arranged so as to be adjustable substantially in the extent direction within the structural element. A building portion having a thermally insulating structural element and a method for installing a thermally insulating structural element on a construction site are also provided.