Adjustable Window Sill Bracket Kit for Facade Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing window sill support brackets require different designs for various installation situations, leading to inefficiencies and increased complexity in installation.
Innovation Solution
A support bracket system with a mounting profile featuring pivotally connected profile segments and a fixing profile that can be angled or straight, allowing adaptation to different facade constructions, combined with a fastening profile for secure attachment, and optionally including a support profile and hook section for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If different support brackets are designed for different installation situations, then the reliability of window sill fixation is improved, but the device complexity and variety of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting profile is designed with multiple functional capabilities: it can be attached to different facade types (with or without thermal insulation), accommodate different window sill positions, and provide both structural support and thermal insulation functions. This single multi-functional component replaces the need for multiple specialized brackets, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The support bracket system is divided into separable components: a mounting profile with integrated insulation, a fixing profile, and connection elements. This segmentation allows the mounting profile to be universally adapted to different installation situations through configuration changes rather than requiring completely different bracket designs, reducing component variety while maintaining fixation reliability
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different support brackets are required for different installation situations, then the adaptability to various facade constructions is improved, but the ease of operation during installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting profile serves as a universal component that can be installed on various facade types including those with external thermal insulation composite systems and those without. The same basic profile design adapts to different situations through its configurable features, eliminating the need for installers to select from multiple different bracket types and simplifying the installation process
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting profile incorporates adjustable and configurable features that allow it to dynamically adapt to different installation requirements. The profile can be configured in different orientations and positions to suit various facade constructions, providing adaptability without requiring multiple static bracket designs, thus maintaining installation simplicity
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AI summary
The invention relates to a kit for forming different support brackets for fixing a window sill to a wall opening of a facade, comprising a fixing profile, a support profile, and a fastening profile with profile segments that can be angled relative to one another. The invention also relates to different support brackets formed using the kit.