Integrated Anchoring Device for Ventilated Facades
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ventilated facade systems face difficulties in mounting and maintenance due to the need for operators to handle multiple components simultaneously for proper alignment and placement.
Innovation Solution
A thermal insulation element with a washer retaining section is integrated into the anchoring device, allowing the washer and bracket to be positioned together with the thermal insulation element in a predetermined spot, simplifying the mounting and maintenance process by requiring only one hand to secure the anchoring device to the wall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the bracket, washer, and thermal insulation element are installed separately, then proper alignment and placement can be achieved, but the mounting process becomes difficult and time-consuming as the operator must hold multiple components simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bracket, washer, and thermal insulation element into a single integrated anchoring device. The washer is integrated directly onto the bracket structure, and the thermal insulation element is incorporated as part of the bracket assembly. This merging eliminates the need for operators to handle and align multiple separate components simultaneously, significantly simplifying the mounting process while maintaining proper alignment through the pre-integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The washer and thermal insulation element are pre-positioned and integrated onto the bracket during manufacturing, creating a pre-assembled unit. This preliminary action ensures that all components are correctly aligned and positioned before installation, eliminating the need for complex alignment operations during the mounting process. The operator simply needs to install the complete integrated device as a single unit.
2Manufacturing precision
If the bracket and washer are fixed separately, then proper fixing position can be achieved, but the mounting process requires multiple hands and becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the bracket and washer into a single integrated structure where the washer is formed as part of the bracket assembly. This integration reduces the number of separate components from two to one, simplifying the mounting procedure while ensuring the fixing position accuracy is maintained through the pre-established geometric relationships in the integrated design.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple components are used for anchoring, then thermal insulation function is provided, but the maintenance and repair process becomes difficult due to the need to disassemble multiple parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bracket, washer, and thermal insulation element into a single integrated anchoring device. This merging simplifies maintenance and repair operations because the entire anchoring assembly can be removed and replaced as a single unit. If repair is needed, the operator simply detaches the complete integrated device from the wall and cladding plate, eliminating the need to carefully disassemble and manage multiple separate components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution simplifies the mounting and maintenance of ventilated facade systems by allowing operators to handle fewer components during installation and repair, reducing the complexity and time required for these tasks.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal insulation element (10) made of a thermal insulating material being arranged between the wall and the facing surface of the bracket. The thermal insulation element acts as a thermal bridge, reducing the thermal conductivity at the anchoring points between the cladding plates and the wall.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a thermal insulation element (10) for an anchoring device (1) for anchoring cladding plates to a wall for a ventilated facade, comprising a thermal insulation section (11) to thermally insulate the wall from the bracket (20), being interposed between the wall and the facing surface (21) in the fixing position, and a washer retaining section (12) extending above the opposite surface (22) to the facing surface (21) of the bracket (20) and in which the washer (30) can be fitted to be retained in the fixing position.