Suspended Ceiling Fixing Member with Duct
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional suspended ceiling systems require a large number of suspension members and fixing points, which can be cumbersome, time-consuming to install, and visually unappealing, especially when multiple ceiling tiles are arranged in overlapping configurations.
Innovation Solution
A suspended ceiling system that uses a single fixing member to suspend both the ceiling tile and any elements below it to the ceiling structure, reducing the number of suspension members and points, and employing a threaded fixing member with a duct to enhance stability and concealment, allowing for a more straightforward and aesthetically pleasing installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple suspension members are used to suspend each ceiling tile individually, then the ceiling system provides sufficient structural support and stability, but the number of visible suspension members increases and the installation becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple suspension functions into a single suspension member that suspends multiple ceiling tiles simultaneously. Instead of using separate suspension members for each tile, one suspension member is configured to engage with multiple ceiling tiles, thereby reducing the total number of suspension members while maintaining adequate structural support for all tiles.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension member is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple purposes: it suspends multiple ceiling tiles at different levels, provides structural support, and maintains spatial relationships between tiles. This universal component replaces what would traditionally require multiple specialized suspension elements.
2Reliability
If multiple fixing points are used to suspend ceiling tiles and elements, then the suspension system achieves adequate structural support, but the installation process becomes more time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple fixing operations into a single suspension action. By designing the suspension member to engage with multiple ceiling tiles simultaneously, the system reduces the number of separate fixing points required, thereby streamlining the installation process and reducing the time needed to suspend the entire ceiling system.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension member is pre-configured with engagement mechanisms that allow it to connect to multiple ceiling tiles in a single installation step. This preliminary preparation of the suspension member enables faster installation by eliminating the need for sequential fixing of each tile individually.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple suspension members extend through the top ceiling tile, then each ceiling tile can be suspended independently, but the visual appearance becomes cluttered and less aesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple suspension functions into a single visible suspension member that passes through the top ceiling tile. This unified approach maintains the independence of suspending multiple tiles while presenting a clean, uncluttered visual appearance with only one suspension member visible from the room side.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the suspension function from multiple separate members and consolidates it into a single member. This extraction of the essential suspension function while removing redundant visible elements achieves both independent tile suspension and improved aesthetic appearance.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a suspended ceiling system (1), comprising at least one ceiling tile (2) having a first surface (2a) adapted to face a room and a second surface adapted to face a ceiling structure of a building, at least one fixing member being adapted to be inserted into said at least one ceiling tile (2) and to suspend said at least one ceiling tile (2). Said at least one fixing member comprises a duct adapted to at least partly extend between the first and second surfaces of said at least one ceiling tile (2). The system further comprises at least one suspension member (3) adapted to at least partly extend in said duct and further extend from said at least one fixing member and through the first surface (2a) of said at least one ceiling tile (2). The present invention further relates to a method for suspending such a ceiling system.