Curtain Wall Elastic Clip for Windproof Panel Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing curtain wall constructions require complex and time-consuming installation processes, often necessitating panels to be mounted from the bottom up, which limits the efficiency of assembly and disassembly, and do not provide a windproof solution.
Innovation Solution
A curtain wall construction design featuring separate basic holders and elastic clips, where the elastic clip forms a latch for the facade panels, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without additional tools, and enabling secure holding against wind forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If facade panels are mounted from the bottom up using conventional panel holders, then the panels can be securely held against tilting and shaking, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and scaffolding must remain in place throughout assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The panel holder is segmented into two separate components: a basic holder that provides structural support and an elastic clip that provides securing function. This segmentation allows the elastic clip to be easily attached and detached, enabling rapid panel installation while maintaining secure holding through the combination of both components
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic clip introduces dynamic flexibility to the panel holder system. Its elastic nature allows for quick attachment and detachment of facade panels, significantly improving installation speed while the basic holder maintains the structural stability needed for secure panel holding
2Reliability
If additional fastening elements like rivets or screws are used to secure facade panels, then the panels are firmly fixed, but the assembly process requires tools and becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic clip is designed to be self-fastening through its elastic properties. When inserted into the basic holder, the elastic deformation automatically creates a securing force that firmly fixes the facade panel without requiring additional fastening elements, tools, or complex assembly operations
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the fastening function from separate fastening elements (rivets, screws) and integrates it into the elastic clip itself. The elastic clip combines both the holding and fastening functions in a single component that requires no additional elements or tools for assembly
3Device complexity
If panel holders are designed as single integrated components, then the structure is simpler, but the ability to quickly assemble and disassemble facade panels is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The panel holder is divided into a basic holder and an elastic clip that can be separately manufactured and assembled. This segmentation enables the elastic clip to be quickly attached to the basic holder or removed entirely, facilitating rapid assembly and disassembly of facade panels while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The basic holder is prepared in advance with the appropriate receptacle structure, and the elastic clip is pre-formed with its securing features. This preliminary preparation allows the two components to be quickly combined without complex assembly operations, improving productivity while keeping the device structure simple
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quicker installation of facade panels, allows for assembly from top to bottom, and reduces the need for scaffolding during assembly, while ensuring secure and windproof fixation.
Implementation Method 1
the panel holder has a basic holder and an elastic clip, the elastic clip forming a latch for the facade panels
Implementation Method 2
the basic holder and the elastic clip are designed as separate components
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AI summary
The facade wall construction has a sub construction supported in stationary manner, on which plate holders are fastened, and facade panels (10), which are held over the plate holders. The plate holder has a base holder (7) and a flexible clamp (8) which forms an admission or a catch mechanism for the facade panels. The base holder and the flexible clamp are formed as separate components or the base holder and the flexible clamp are formed single-piece.