Threaded Anchor Baseplate for Waterproof Railing Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional anchoring systems for heavy structures on roofs and indoor applications face issues with water infiltration due to repetitive roof movement, temperature changes, and high winds, leading to leaks and difficulty in providing guarantees or insurance against water damage, while radius posts are challenging to waterproof and lack robust anchoring methods for easy replacement.
Innovation Solution
A novel anchor and railing assembly featuring an anchor baseplate with a threaded blind bore, a threaded mechanical fastener, and optional ancillary through holes, allowing for secure attachment of balusters and railings to structures, providing waterproof protection and easy installation/replacement, suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional concrete anchors or steel I-beam anchors are used, then structural strength is achieved, but installation complexity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The railing system is divided into modular components (railing sections, anchors, fasteners) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each anchor is a self-contained unit with integrated mounting features, eliminating the need for complex multi-step installation procedures while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces specialized mounting components (flanges, fasteners, transition pieces) that serve as intermediaries between the anchor and the railing/wall structure. These intermediary elements simplify the connection process by providing standardized interfaces that reduce installation complexity while ensuring strong mechanical bonds.
2Strength
If traditional concrete anchors or steel I-beam anchors are used, then structural strength is achieved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The anchors are pre-assembled with flanges, fasteners, and mounting components during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for on-site assembly of multiple separate parts, allowing installers to simply mount the complete anchor unit to the wall and attach rail sections, dramatically reducing installation time while maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components (anchor body, flange, fasteners, mounting hardware) are merged into a single integrated anchor assembly. This consolidation reduces the number of separate installation steps and materials needed, enabling faster installation without compromising the structural strength that would result from using multiple separate components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If rail sections are joined using traditional methods, then structural integrity is maintained, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The railing system is segmented into standardized rail sections with consistent connection interfaces. Each section is manufactured independently with pre-formed mounting features, allowing for simplified production while ensuring structural integrity through uniform connection methods across all joints.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor design incorporates universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate different rail section types and wall surfaces. The standardized flange and fastener system provides multi-functional attachment options, simplifying manufacturing by using the same connection hardware across various applications while maintaining structural integrity.
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AI summary
An anchor and railing assembly for anchoring a baluster or balustrade to both outdoor and indoor structures, such as raised, generally flat or angled roof-like structures or indoor stairs or floors, which includes an anchor baseplate with a top surface and a bottom surface, and an internally threaded bore extending at least partially from the top surface generally towards the bottom surface, a baluster, fasteners for fastening the baluster to the anchor baseplate via its bore, and fasteners for fastening the anchor baseplate to either an outdoor or indoor structure.