Adjustment Device for Flexible Wall Panel Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of wall panels with integrated formwork on construction sites is complex due to the flexibility of cable loops, which complicates their positioning between reinforcement elements, leading to suboptimal locking and accessibility issues during the assembly process.
Innovation Solution
A device with a maneuvering interface and connecting element allows for the adjustment and positioning of circular flexible connections at the edge of a wall panel, enabling precise alignment and locking with reinforcement elements of a second panel, facilitated by a rigid or tensioned connecting element and attachment interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cable loops are used to connect wall panels, then the assembly process becomes simpler, but the flexibility of the cable loops makes it difficult to position them correctly between reinforcement elements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing a positioning device that pre-establishes the correct position of cable loops before the final stitching operation. The device includes positioning elements that can be adjusted to align with reinforcement elements, ensuring the cable loops are correctly positioned before being secured, thus preventing positioning errors during the assembly process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If workers manually position cable loops between reinforcement elements, then the assembly can be performed on-site, but the weight of panels and time required make optimal positioning difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary positioning device that facilitates the manual positioning process. This device acts as a mediator between the worker and the cable loops, providing mechanical assistance through positioning elements that can be adjusted and locked into place. The intermediary device reduces the physical effort and time required for positioning while maintaining on-site adaptability.
3Productivity
If cable loops are inserted between reinforcement elements during panel assembly, then the panels can be connected, but incorrect positioning leads to failed locking and insecure panel connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms through positioning elements that provide visual and physical indication of correct positioning. The device includes features such as alignment guides and positioning markers that give real-time feedback to the worker on whether the cable loops are correctly positioned relative to the reinforcement elements, preventing incorrect positioning and ensuring reliable connection.
4Productivity
If the stitching operation is performed without proper positioning verification, then the assembly process is faster, but the connection quality is suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by establishing correct positioning before the stitching operation. The positioning device allows workers to pre-align the cable loops with the reinforcement elements and verify correct positioning through visual and physical indicators. This preliminary positioning step ensures that when the stitching operation is performed, the connection precision is optimal, balancing assembly speed with connection quality.
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AI summary
The object of the invention relates to a device for adjusting the position of at least one circular flexible link (2) at the level of an edge of a wall panel (3) with integrated formwork opposite the spacing between two superimposed reinforcement elements (4) of a second wall panel (5) with integrated formwork, characterized in that the device comprises: - at least one fixing interface (6) at the level of a flexible link (2), - an operating interface (7) of the adjustment device, - a connecting element (8) between the operating interface (7) and at least one fixing interface (6).