Adjustable Wall Cladding Fixing Point for Insulated Facades

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Solution Overview

Problem

Insulating cladding materials on exterior building walls are unable to support light loads, such as shutters, due to inadequate anchoring points for screws.

Innovation Solution

A fixing system with a base and support component made of plastic, where the support slides within a guide on the base to adjust its projection based on the thickness of the insulating panels, and is secured with orthogonal screws for enhanced stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed-length support is used for all insulating panel thicknesses, then manufacturing is simplified, but the system cannot adapt to different panel thicknesses requiring different support projections

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different panel thicknessesVSAvoidcomplexity of support length variations

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support is made adjustable in length through a telescopic mechanism with nested segments that can slide relative to each other. This dynamic structure allows the support projection to be adapted to different insulating panel thicknesses while maintaining a single standardized support component design, thus achieving adaptability without requiring multiple fixed-length support variants.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple support lengths are produced for different panel thicknesses, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and inventory requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with various panel thicknessesVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

A single universal support component design incorporates adjustable length capability through telescopic segments, allowing one standardized component to perform multiple functions across different panel thicknesses. This eliminates the need to manufacture and inventory multiple fixed-length support variants, simplifying production while maintaining universal compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the support is rigidly fixed to the base, then structural stability is improved, but adjustment of support projection for different panel thicknesses becomes impossible

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability of support projectionVSAvoidstability of support-base connection

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The connection between support segments and base is made dynamic rather than rigid, allowing adjustment during installation. The telescopic segments can slide to accommodate different lengths, then are secured in position using locking mechanisms or adhesive, providing both adjustability and final structural stability for the specific installation condition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4455418B1Improved fixing system of light loads on insulating cladding of exterior walls of buildings

Publication Date: 2025.10.08 ESINPLAST

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AI summary

An improved fixing system of light loads on insulating cladding panels mounted on the exterior walls of buildings, wherein said system comprises a base attached to a masonry wall and a support slidingly projecting from said base, so that the front end of said support is flush with the surface of a layer of cladding panels, acting as fixing point for said light loads.