Pre-assembled Curtain Wall Anchor System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current curtain wall anchor systems are time-consuming and costly to install, requiring manual fabrication and assembly of multiple components, leading to inconsistent results and increased labor costs due to complex on-site procedures.
Innovation Solution
An installation-ready anchor system comprising a pre-assembled enclosure with a base plate, anchor clip, and bolts, which can be easily attached to the building structure and allows for simplified installation by reducing the number of on-site fabrication steps and components, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional manual fabrication and assembly methods are used for curtain wall anchor systems, then flexibility in on-site adjustments is maintained, but installation time and labor costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system is pre-assembled with the enclosure, base plate, anchor clip, and bolts configured together before delivery to the construction site. This preliminary assembly eliminates time-consuming on-site fabrication while maintaining the ability to adjust the layout by selecting different pre-assembled configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor system is divided into distinct functional segments (enclosure, base plate, anchor clip, bolts) that are pre-assembled together as a modular unit. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing while enabling flexible combination and adjustment during installation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional manual fabrication methods are used for anchor systems, then custom adjustments can be made, but manufacturing precision and quality consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system components are pre-assembled in a controlled manufacturing environment where precision can be ensured through standardized procedures and equipment. This preliminary assembly guarantees consistent quality and precise fit-up before the system is delivered to the construction site.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for parameter adjustments (such as layout configurations and positioning) to be made by selecting different pre-assembled variants rather than modifying individual components on-site, thereby maintaining manufacturing precision while providing adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components and fabrication steps are used in traditional anchor systems, then adaptability to different installation scenarios is maintained, but device complexity and labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple traditional components (enclosure, base plate, anchor clip, and bolts) are merged into a single pre-assembled integrated unit. This combining reduces the number of separate items that need to be handled and installed individually, simplifying the overall system while maintaining the functional adaptability of each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated anchor system is segmented into distinct functional modules that can be selectively configured for different installation scenarios. This modular segmentation within the pre-assembled unit provides flexibility without requiring additional separate components or complex fabrication steps.
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AI summary
A curtain wall anchor system is provided. The curtain wall anchor system has an anchor assembly comprising an anchor for attaching a curtain wall assembly to a building structure. The anchor system further comprises an enclosure for the anchor, wherein the enclosure defines an area adjacent the anchor. The enclosure also has a removable portion for allowing access to the anchor.