Base Closure Profile Thermal Bridge Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing base closure systems, typically made of metal, conduct external temperature to the base wall, creating thermal bridges and lacking stability for rigidity, making it impractical to produce them entirely from plastic or insulating materials.
Innovation Solution
A base closure system comprising a base end profile with a contact leg, a deduction leg, and a connecting leg that forms a unit with an insulating board, which is held by a wall connection profile, preventing direct heat transfer and allowing for sufficient stability by using insulating materials and plastic or metal profiles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a metal trough base profile is used to provide structural stability and rigidity, then the stability requirement is met, but thermal bridges are formed and external temperature is conducted to the base wall
Solution Approach 1:
The base closure system is divided into separate functional components: a metal profile structure for structural stability and a plastic insulating board for thermal isolation. The profile (10) and insulating board (20) are connected through a wall connection profile (30), preventing direct thermal contact while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The plastic insulating board (20) acts as an intermediary element between the metal profile (10) and the wall connection profile (30). This intermediary layer absorbs and isolates heat, preventing thermal bridges while allowing the metal profile to provide structural stability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the base closure is made entirely from plastic or insulating material to prevent thermal bridges, then thermal insulation is improved, but structural rigidity and stability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The base closure system combines different materials with complementary properties: metal profile (10) for structural rigidity and plastic insulating board (20) for thermal isolation. This composite construction allows each material to perform its optimal function without compromise.
3Device complexity
If a direct connection between wall connection profile and base end profile is made to simplify structure, then device complexity is reduced, but thermal bridges are formed
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating board (20) serves as an intermediary element inserted between the wall connection profile (30) and base end profile (10). This intermediate layer maintains a simple overall structure while preventing direct thermal conduction paths.
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
The system effectively prevents thermal bridges and provides stability by using an insulating board to absorb and isolate heat, enabling the use of plastic or metal profiles while maintaining thermal insulation and rigidity.
Implementation Method 1
The spread of heat coming from the base end profile is absorbed by the insulation board and not passed on in the direction of the wall connection profile. This avoids the formation of a thermal bridge.
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AI summary
The base end section has a side (11) having a wall surface which can be cleaned, and a bent side (12) provided at an obtuse angle to the side (11) on an edge. A connecting side (13) is provided, which to a large extent, is right-angled to the side (11) and being arranged away toward the base end section. An insulation board (20) extends away and being separated from the base end section. The insulation board has a profile (30) and held at the base wall.