Assembly Groove Frame Profiles for Flexible Stage Platform Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction profiles for forming stages, stands, and platforms lack sufficient flexibility and manageability, with complex assembly processes and potential for loose parts during assembly.
Innovation Solution
Designing construction profiles with mounting grooves featuring undercuts that extend along the longitudinal extent, allowing for secure attachment of mounting elements and components, such as railings and cladding, while simplifying the assembly process through symmetrical and versatile mounting options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional construction profiles with assembly grooves are used, then structural profiles can be connected to form frames, but the assembly process becomes complex and loose parts may occur during assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides both the connection function (joining structural profiles) and the mounting function (attaching components like railings and cladding). The retaining portion and mounting portion are combined in one element, eliminating the need for separate connection pieces and mounting hardware, thus simplifying the assembly process and reducing loose parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting element serves multiple purposes: it connects structural profiles together via the retaining portion engaging with the undercut, and simultaneously provides mounting capability via the mounting portion for attaching various components. This multi-functional design reduces the number of different part types needed and simplifies assembly procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional assembly methods are used, then structural profiles can be connected, but flexibility and manageability in constructing stages, stands, and platforms is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element provides universal applicability for both connecting structural profiles and mounting various components (railings, cladding, etc.). This versatility enhances adaptability in constructing different structures while maintaining ease of operation through a standardized, multi-purpose component that simplifies manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting element allows for dynamic configuration options: the retaining portion can engage with the undercut at different positions along the longitudinal extent, and the mounting portion can accommodate various component types. This enables flexible adaptation to different construction requirements while maintaining straightforward assembly procedures.
3Reliability
If mounting elements are attached to structural profiles, then components can be secured, but the attachment method must ensure structural stability while simplifying assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element is pre-designed with the retaining portion configured to engage with the undercut of the mounting groove. This preliminary configuration ensures that when the mounting element is inserted, it automatically achieves reliable engagement and structural stability without requiring complex attachment procedures or additional fastening steps.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a profiled structure (2, 3, 35) for forming a frame structure (1), in particular a platform, a stage, and/or a grandstand, comprising two profiled elements (9, 10, 32, 33, 36) and a connection section (15, 34) which connects the profiled elements (9, 10, 32, 33, 36). The profiled elements (9, 10, 32, 33, 36) are arranged on opposite sides of the connection section (15, 34), the connection section (15, 34) forms a groove base (17), and the profiled elements (9, 10, 32, 33, 36) of opposite groove flanks (18) form at least one assembly groove (7) which extends along the profiled structure (2, 3, 35). The opening (16) of the assembly groove (7) is arranged between the profiled elements. In order to allow the construction of stages, grandstands, and/or platforms to be further simplified, the assembly groove (7) has at least one undercut (22) extending along the profiled structure (2, 3, 35) in a paired manner with each profiled element (9, 10, 32, 33, 36) when seen from the opening (16) for engaging a holding section (24) of an assembly element (14, 44) inserted into the assembly groove (7).