Architectural Panel Assembly with Integrated Sealing and Hidden Fasteners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing architectural panel systems face challenges with installation, sealing, weather resistance, aesthetic appeal, and structural integrity, often requiring additional sealants or visible fasteners.
Innovation Solution
A novel composite architectural face panel assembly using interoperating wall attachment extrusions, comprising a mounting extrusion frame component, an insert extrusion component, and an outer panel affixed to these extrusions, which allows for various mounting arrangements without visible fasteners and provides a seamless aesthetic appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional panel systems use visible fasteners and additional sealants for assembly, then structural integrity and sealing are achieved, but aesthetic appeal deteriorates due to visible fasteners and seams
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes visible fasteners and separate sealant applications from the final assembly by integrating these functions into the extrusion components themselves. The mounting extrusion and insert extrusion incorporate hidden fastening mechanisms and integrated sealing channels, extracting the harmful visual elements while maintaining structural and sealing functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into integrated extrusion components. The mounting extrusion and insert extrusion merge structural support, fastening, and sealing functions into single components. The sealant is integrated within the extrusion geometry rather than applied separately, creating a unified assembly that maintains both integrity and aesthetics.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional panel systems use multiple separate components for mounting and sealing, then adaptability to different installations is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple parts requiring assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the mounting extrusion and insert extrusion as universal components that can accommodate various mounting arrangements and panel configurations. These extrusions incorporate multiple attachment surfaces, adjustable positioning features, and integrated sealing channels that serve multiple functions simultaneously, reducing the need for separate specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the panel system into modular extrusion components (mounting extrusion, insert extrusion, outer panel) that can be independently manufactured and assembled in different configurations. This segmentation allows adaptability to various installations while maintaining manageable component complexity through standardized interfaces and modular design.
3Reliability
If traditional panel systems require additional sealants for weather resistance, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase due to the need for precise sealant application
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the sealing function directly into the extrusion geometry. The mounting extrusion and insert extrusion incorporate built-in sealing channels and weather-resistant features as integral parts of the extruded components. This eliminates the need for separate sealant application steps and the associated precision requirements, while maintaining effective weather resistance through the designed geometry of the extrusions.
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AI summary
This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panel assemblies. The apparatus replaces prior art assembly methods and fasteners with a particular connecting structure to facilitate assembly. The frame extrusions are modified to facilitate assembly and increase ease in adaptation and installation.