Door Panel Profile Segmentation for Frame Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing door panel manufacturing requires multiple profiles and tools to accommodate different fixed frames, leading to increased complexity and costs due to varying distances between frame joints, necessitating a solution for adaptable door panel production.
Innovation Solution
A door panel design featuring a sash frame composed of two separate profile parts, where the first part is assembled with the trim and the second part cooperates with the fixed frame, allowing for adjustable positioning without altering the assembly structure, enabling easy adaptation to different fixed frames using methods like screwing, gluing, crimping, or clinching, and utilizing composite and aluminum materials for enhanced properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple profiles are used to accommodate different fixed frames, then adaptability to various frame types is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The profile is divided into two separate parts: a first profile part that forms the sash frame and is covered by the trim, and a second profile part that cooperates with the fixed frame. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently and enables easy adaptation to different fixed frames by modifying only the second profile part, without affecting the overall manufacturing process or increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple profiles are used to accommodate different fixed frames, then adaptability to various frame types is improved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the profile into two parts, the manufacturing process can be simplified. The first profile part can be manufactured once and reused across different door panel configurations, while only the second profile part needs to be modified for different fixed frame types, significantly reducing overall manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The first profile part serves as a universal component that can be used with multiple different fixed frame types. The trim and sash frame assembly remains consistent across different applications, while only the second profile part varies to accommodate specific fixed frame requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the profile structure is modified to adapt to different fixed frames, then adaptability is improved, but the assembly structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The segmentation of the profile into two distinct parts allows for independent modification of the second profile part without affecting the assembly structure of the first profile part and trim. This maintains a simple, consistent assembly process while enabling adaptation to different fixed frames.
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AI summary
Door panel (50) comprising an opening frame (10) and a casing (20), in which the opening frame comprises a profile (12) having a first profile part (14) and a second profile part (16) distinct from the first profile part (14), the first profile part (14) being assembled with the second profile part (16), in which the casing (20) is assembled to the opening frame (10) by means of the first profile part (14) only while the second profile part (16) is configured to cooperate with a fixed frame (60).