Curved Window Frame Manufacturing via One-Piece Metal Curving
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for manufacturing curved window systems require a large number of assembly steps, leading to long manufacturing times and high costs.
Innovation Solution
The method involves creating a one-piece base frame from a flat sheet of metal, which is then curved to form the desired shape, eliminating the need to manufacture multiple curved elements and join them, and allowing for improved precision and strength with fewer manufacturing steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple flat elongated elements are manufactured and joined to form a curved frame, then the frame can be assembled from modular components, but the number of assembly steps increases and manufacturing time extends
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate flat elongated elements into a single integrated base frame structure. Instead of manufacturing and assembling multiple modular components, the invention provides a one-piece base frame that is subsequently curved to form the desired shape, eliminating the need for multiple assembly steps and significantly reducing manufacturing time
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple flat elongated elements are joined to form a curved frame, then modular components can be used, but the number of joining operations increases and costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines multiple separate elements into a single integrated base frame that is then curved. This merging approach eliminates the complexity of multiple joining operations, alignment procedures, and assembly steps while maintaining the ability to produce curved frames of various configurations
3Productivity
If a one-piece base frame is curved to form a curved frame, then the number of manufacturing steps is reduced, but the frame must be curved after manufacturing
Solution Approach 1:
The invention performs the curving operation after the base frame has been manufactured as a one-piece structure. This preliminary formation of the complete base frame followed by curving allows for efficient manufacturing of the flat frame structure first, then applies the curvature transformation in a subsequent step, optimizing the overall manufacturing process
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
This approach enables the production of curved window systems with high precision and strength while reducing the number of manufacturing steps, thereby decreasing costs and time.
Implementation Method 1
the base frame being heated, in order to facilitate curving of the base frame
Implementation Method 2
the curved base frame being pressed to form a curved frame of a building
Data Source
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AI summary
Method for manufacturing a curved window system, the system being provided with glazing panels, and with elements (1, 2) which extend along edges of the panels, the method including: -providing a flat sheet of metal base material; -manufacturing a metal frame (1), having at least one panel opening (R), out of the flat base material; -curving the metal frame (1) out of a respective flat plane (Z) to a desired curvature, such that at least one edge of the panel opening is curved; -providing a plurahty of second flat elongated elements (2), to be joined with the frame (1) along the edges of the panel opening (R), at least one of the second elements (2) having a curvature in a second corresponding plane that extends substantially in parallel with respect to faced-away longitudinal side surfaces of that element (2), the curvature of the second element (2) being such that it can be joined with a first side surface of the frame (1) along a respective curved edge of the panel opening (R); and -positioning a panel (P) onto the metal frame, lateral sides of the panel (P) being at least partly arranged between side surfaces of the second elements.