Attachment Assembly for Architectural Mesh Using Sliding Tabs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing architectural mesh hanging systems require welded assemblies, which restrict field installation flexibility and can detract from the aesthetic appearance of walls, as they necessitate significant welding and do not allow for easy adjustment to accommodate unforeseen construction conditions.
Innovation Solution
An attachment assembly comprising a hanger member with a hollow tube and open channel, a wall bracket, and an attachment saddle with projecting tabs, allowing the tabs to slide into the tube for secure retention without welding, enabling adjustable and aesthetically pleasing installation of architectural mesh panels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If welded assemblies are used for architectural mesh hanging systems, then structural strength and reliability are improved, but field installation flexibility and ease of adjustment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging system is divided into separate modular components: a hanger member with hollow tube, wall brackets, and attachment saddles with projecting tabs. These segments can be independently positioned and assembled in the field without welding, allowing adjustment to accommodate varying wall bracket spacings and unforeseen construction conditions while maintaining structural integrity through mechanical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates movable and adjustable elements, specifically the attachment saddle with projecting tabs that can slide into the hollow tube of the hanger member. This dynamic connection allows the assembly to be adjusted in the field to accommodate varying wall bracket spacings, providing adaptability without compromising the structural strength needed to support the architectural mesh panel.
2Strength
If welded assemblies are used for architectural mesh hanging systems, then structural strength is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to visible welding and supporting elements
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment saddle with projecting tabs is inserted into the hollow tube of the hanger member, creating a nested configuration where the supporting elements are concealed within the hollow tube. This nesting arrangement maintains structural strength through the mechanical connection while hiding the supporting elements from view, preserving the aesthetic appearance of the architectural mesh installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The hollow tube of the hanger member provides a concealed space that locally masks the supporting elements and connection details. By placing the attachment saddle and its projecting tabs within the hollow tube, the system maintains structural strength at the connection points while achieving a clean, aesthetic appearance on the visible surfaces of the architectural mesh installation.
3Reliability
If welded assemblies are used for architectural mesh hanging systems, then structural integrity is improved, but installation time and complexity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment saddle with projecting tabs is pre-formed and designed to slide directly into the hollow tube of the hanger member, eliminating the need for field welding or complex assembly procedures. This preliminary preparation of the components allows for rapid installation in the field, significantly reducing installation time and complexity while maintaining structural integrity through the pre-engineered mechanical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the welding process with a mechanical insertion mechanism, where the projecting tabs of the attachment saddle slide into the hollow tube of the hanger member. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming and complex welding operation while maintaining structural integrity through the mechanical interlocking connection, thereby reducing installation time and simplifying the installation process.
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AI summary
An attachment assembly for architectural mesh includes a hanger member including a hollow tube with an open channel; a wall bracket; and an attachment saddle including a plurality of projecting tabs, the attachment saddle configured to be secured to the wall bracket; wherein the plurality of projecting tabs are configured to slide into the open channel and be retained within the hollow tube.