Anchoring Element for Wall Shell Cabinet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anchoring devices for installation boxes struggle to adapt to various structural conditions of walls, particularly in multi-layer walls, and do not efficiently utilize available space for multiple installations.
Innovation Solution
The anchoring element can be adjusted to engage behind either the horizontal or vertical edge of a wall opening, with a combined structural unit including a drive mechanism and seat, allowing flexible adaptation and efficient use of space for multiple installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single anchoring element is provided for installation boxes, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to various structural conditions of walls (horizontal or vertical edges)
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring device is designed with anchoring elements that can engage both horizontal and vertical edges of wall openings, making a single device type universal for different wall configurations. The elements are configured to grasp behind either edge orientation, eliminating the need for different device variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring elements are designed to be pivotable into position by a drive mechanism, allowing them to dynamically adapt to different edge orientations (horizontal or vertical). This dynamic positioning capability enables the same element to serve multiple functions based on installation requirements.
2Productivity
If anchoring elements are designed to engage behind wall edges, then secure anchoring is achieved, but the device cannot efficiently utilize available space for multiple installations side by side
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring device incorporates multiple anchoring elements that can be independently positioned and activated. This segmentation allows different elements to engage different edges of adjacent installation boxes, enabling secure anchoring of multiple boxes side by side while optimizing space utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring elements are designed to engage with wall edges in different spatial orientations (horizontal and vertical dimensions). This multi-dimensional engagement capability allows efficient utilization of wall space for multiple installations while maintaining secure anchoring through diverse engagement points.
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 enables secure anchoring of installation boxes to both horizontal and vertical edges, allowing for efficient use of space and flexible positioning, even in multi-layer walls, and facilitates the attachment of multiple boxes side by side.
Implementation Method 1
The anchoring element can be pivoted into a position by means of a drive and clamping mechanism accessible from the front of the box
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for anchoring a meter and/or distributor cabinet in an opening in a wall shell, wherein the cabinet (1) recessed in the opening makes contact with the front side of the wall shell at the edge of the opening with a stop (4). The inventive device comprises at least one anchoring element (3) which can be moved into a position by a drive and clamping mechanism accessible from the front side of the cabinet (1), in which said element engages behind the wall shell at the edge of the opening and tensions the cabinet (1) between the stop (2) and the anchoring element (3). According to the invention, the anchoring element (3) is provided in order to engage behind the wall shell on a horizontal edge of the opening. It can also be provided for selectively engaging behind the wall shell on a horizontal edge or vertical edge of the opening or an additional anchoring element (3) is provided to engage behind the wall shell on a vertical edge. The seat is arranged in a corner of the cabinet (1) and preferably aligned to receive the component (4) in two positions being able to rotate about 90° in relation to each other. Alternatively, two seats (5) can be provided, said seats pivoting preferably about 90° in relation to each other.