Climbing Support Subsystem for Multi-Sided Core Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-climbing systems are inadequate for multi-sided or non-rectangular building cores, as they lack a fourth wall to leverage for stabilization and counteracting lateral forces during concrete placement, which poses challenges in efficient vertical movement and stability.
Innovation Solution
A climbing support subsystem comprising guiding shoes with bearing surfaces, front and rear vertical support members, and braces that engage with the core's slabs and support frame, allowing for stabilization and vertical movement in multi-sided cores by distributing forces across multiple walls, including the use of temporary trusses and hydraulic climbing cylinders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If existing self-climbing systems are used with three-sided or non-rectangular building cores, then the system cannot stabilize or counteract lateral forces during concrete placement, but adding a fourth wall is not possible due to the building design
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an artificial fourth wall as an intermediary structure that provides the necessary stabilization surface. This temporary wall acts as a mediator between the climbing system and the three-sided core, enabling the system to leverage a fourth surface for stability without requiring the building design to be changed.
Solution Approach 2:
The climbing system is divided into separate functional modules: the support frame, the artificial fourth wall, guiding shoes, and climbing mechanisms. This segmentation allows the artificial wall to be added as an independent component that can be configured specifically to provide stabilization without altering the permanent building structure.
2Productivity
If existing climbing systems are used without an artificial fourth wall, then the structure is simpler, but the system cannot perform vertical movement or concrete placement in multi-sided cores
Solution Approach 1:
The artificial fourth wall serves multiple functions: it provides a stabilization surface for the climbing system, acts as a support for concrete placement, and enables vertical movement. By making this single structure multi-functional, the patent achieves productivity enhancement without proportionally increasing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The artificial fourth wall and supporting structure are designed to be dynamic and adjustable, allowing them to adapt to different building core configurations and climbing stages. This dynamic design enables the system to maintain functionality throughout the construction process without requiring permanent complex installations.
3Force
If the climbing system operates without distributing forces across multiple walls, then the system is simpler to operate, but lateral forces during concrete placement cannot be counteracted
Solution Approach 1:
The artificial fourth wall creates a counterbalancing structure that opposes lateral forces during concrete placement. By positioning this wall opposite to the concrete boom operations, the system generates counteracting forces that stabilize the climbing system without requiring complex active control mechanisms.
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
Enables efficient vertical movement and stabilization of self-climbing systems in multi-sided or non-rectangular building cores by effectively distributing forces across the available walls, ensuring stable operation and efficient concrete placement.
Implementation Method 1
the respective bearing surfaces comprise roller bearing surfaces
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AI summary
A climbing support subsystem usable with a self-climbing system for multi-sided cores having three walls or an otherwise non-rectangular or non-square building core.