Angular Connection Piece for Narrow Studs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection pieces for angular connections in lightweight construction, such as balustrades and parapets, face instability due to unanchored upper edges and require wide stud widths for stability, which is not economically efficient and aesthetically pleasing, especially for narrow stud applications.
Innovation Solution
A connection piece comprising a bottom plate and a U-stud-shaped sidewall with cutouts for fastening elements, allowing for secure anchoring of studs at narrow widths, enhancing stability and aesthetic appeal by distributing forces uniformly and minimizing assembly errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If wide stud widths are used to ensure stability with conventional connection pieces, then stability is improved, but aesthetic requirements and economic efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection piece is segmented into a bottom plate and a separate sidewall element. The sidewall can be inserted into the stud and fixed independently, allowing the connection mechanism to be distributed across multiple components rather than requiring a single large connection element. This segmentation enables narrow stud widths while maintaining stability through the distributed fixing mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a vertical dimension to the connection by fitting the sidewall essentially vertically on the bottom plate. This vertical arrangement of fastening elements allows for stable angular connections with narrow studs, as the fastening means are distributed along the vertical axis rather than requiring wide horizontal spacing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If narrow stud widths are used to meet aesthetic requirements and increase living area, then aesthetic requirements and economic efficiency are improved, but stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The sidewall is pre-fitted with fastening means or prepared for rapid fixation to the bottom plate before final assembly with the stud. This preliminary preparation ensures that when narrow studs are used, the connection can be quickly and securely fixed without requiring complex assembly procedures, thereby maintaining stability despite the reduced stud width.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional connection pieces are used for angular connections, then assembly is simplified, but bearing capacity for transverse forces and impact loads deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection piece combines a bottom plate with a sidewall element to create a composite structure. This composite design integrates the strengths of both components - the bottom plate provides a stable base for anchoring, while the sidewall provides vertical support and resistance to transverse forces. The composite structure achieves high bearing capacity while maintaining relatively simple assembly through the modular design.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a connection piece for the angular connection of two components to one another, in particular for a drywall or metal lightweight construction, wherein two studs, preferably U-stud-shaped studs, to be arranged essentially at right angles to one another, are to be connected to one another, characterised in that the connection piece comprises a bottom plate and a stud-shaped, preferably U-stud- shaped, sidewall, which is fitted essentially vertically on the bottom plate, and wherein at least one cutout, in particular for the feed-through in each case of a fastening element, preferably a concrete anchor, is present on each side of the bottom plate divided by the sidewall.