Construction Blocks and Connecting Plates With Interlocking Rear Wedging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction systems, such as building blocks and fences, are inefficient in terms of installation speed and require time-consuming assembly steps, particularly when using plates that do not provide adequate ground support.
Innovation Solution
A construction system utilizing connecting plates that are less bulky and lighter than traditional blocks, allowing for easier handling and installation, with improved ground support through rear wedging and interlocking mechanisms, reducing the number of blocks needed for a given surface area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If connecting plates are used instead of traditional blocks, then installation speed and ease of handling are improved, but ground support and structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The construction system segments the wall into alternating blocks and connecting plates, where blocks provide ground support and plates enable quick installation. This segmentation allows each component to fulfill its specific function optimally.
Solution Approach 2:
Connecting plates act as intermediary elements between blocks, providing a lightweight alternative for portions of the wall while maintaining structural continuity. The plates mediate between the need for quick installation and the requirement for stability.
2Weight of moving object
If fewer blocks are used with more connecting plates, then the number of heavy components is reduced, but the structural integrity may be weakened
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the advantages of blocks (ground support, stability) with the advantages of plates (lightweight, easy installation) into a hybrid construction system. This combination achieves both weight reduction and structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different components are assigned different local qualities: blocks have large base areas for ground support where needed, while plates have reduced dimensions for lightweight construction in other portions. This local differentiation optimizes both weight and strength.
3Ease of operation
If connecting plates with reduced dimensions are used, then handling and installation become easier, but the number of connection points increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting plates are designed to be self-aligning and self-securing through their specific geometry and connection mechanisms, reducing the skill level and time required for installation despite the increased number of connection points.
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 enables faster wall construction with enhanced stability and reduced vertical settlement, leveraging the advantages of both blocks and plates to optimize installation efficiency and structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
During support, the mass of backfill allows the plate to be wedged against the first walls of the blocks, by exerting pressure from the rear of the plate
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AI summary
The invention relates to a construction system comprising a first construction block (1) and a second construction block (2), each construction block comprising: − a first wall (18, 28) and a second wall (19, 29), the first and second walls being spaced apart in a longitudinal direction; − a third wall (110, 210) and a fourth wall (111, 211) each connecting the first and second walls; it comprises a connecting plate (3) arranged between the first and second blocks in the transverse direction.