Configurable Door Sill Base and Interchangeable Insert
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing door sills face challenges in providing a cost-effective, durable solution that resists foot traffic and moisture while meeting industry-specific specifications and accessibility requirements, often requiring multiple parts and lacking modularity and flexibility, leading to high repair rates and project delays.
Innovation Solution
A configurable door sill system featuring a base component with an upward-facing channel and interchangeable insert components, allowing for various configurations to address different applications, including accessible and water-rated designs with modular features like integral notches for adjustable length and interchangeable caps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different door sill designs are used to meet different application requirements, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and the number of parts increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base component is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple different insert components through a standardized channel interface. This allows a single base component to serve multiple functions by simply changing the insert component, thereby achieving adaptability without increasing the number of base components needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The door sill assembly is divided into two main segments: a base component and an insert component. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently while maintaining a standardized interface, enabling flexibility in configuration without requiring complete redesign of the entire assembly for different applications.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional door sill designs are used without modularity, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but ease of repair and adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The modular design segments the door sill into replaceable components, where the insert component can be independently replaced without replacing the entire assembly. This maintains manufacturing simplicity for each individual component while dramatically improving ease of repair through selective replacement of only the worn or damaged insert component.
3Reliability
If custom door sill designs are created for specific applications, then meeting code requirements and accessibility specifications is improved, but productivity and installation efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized channel interface on the base component serves as a universal mounting system that can accommodate various insert components designed to meet different code requirements and accessibility specifications. This allows installers to quickly select and install the appropriate insert component for the specific application without custom fabrication, thereby maintaining code compliance while improving installation efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
A system, device, kit, assembly and methods for a frame assembly, including a door sill as shown and described. The assembly may be a door frame assembly and may, by way of example, be a door jamb and/or a door mullion including a door sill. Some inventions of the present disclosure may be a configurable door sill. In some embodiments, a door sill includes a base and a configurable insert component.