Dry Cladding Clamp with Obtuse Angle Hanging Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dry cladding clamps fail to provide even support to cladding materials due to the concentration of supporting forces at a specific point, leading to uneven distribution and increased moment when subjected to weight, and require L-shaped fixing members for wall connection.
Innovation Solution
A dry cladding clamp design featuring a lateral plate with an obtuse angle hanging structure, where the abutting and embedding plates extend from the outer edge in different directions, reducing the distance between embedding plates and connection plate, and allowing direct fastening to the wall without L-shaped members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the embedding plates and abutting plates are disposed between the supporting plate and connection plate in conventional design, then the cladding material can be fixed to the wall, but the embedding plates are distant from the supporting plate generating a large moment under weight load
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the spatial arrangement by having the abutting plate and embedding plate extend from the outer edge of the lateral plate in different directions forming an obtuse angle, rather than stacking them between components. This dimensional reconfiguration reduces the distance between the embedding plate and connection plate, thereby reducing the moment arm and the generated moment under weight load.
2Device complexity
If the abutting plate and embedding plate are bent at an acute angle in conventional design, then the structure is compact, but the supporting forces are concentrated to a specific position causing uneven support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetry by defining an obtuse angle between the abutting plate and embedding plate, causing them to extend in different directions from the outer edge of the lateral plate. This asymmetric configuration distributes the supporting forces to different regions rather than concentrating them at a single point, achieving even support while maintaining structural efficiency.
3Reliability
If L-shaped fixing members are used to connect the clamp to the wall, then the connection is secure, but the construction process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connection function directly into the lateral plate by forming the connection plate as an integral part of the lateral plate structure. This eliminates the need for separate L-shaped fixing members, simplifying the construction process while maintaining secure connection through direct fastening of the integrated connection plate to the wall.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components (jointing plates, abutting plates, embedding plates) are used in conventional design, then the clamp can accommodate cladding materials, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components into an integrated structure where the lateral plate serves as the main body, and the connection plate, abutting plate, and embedding plate are formed as integral parts or closely coordinated components. This reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining the ability to accommodate and fix various cladding materials.
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AI summary
A dry cladding clamp has a lateral plate, a connection plate, a hanging structure, and a first included angle. The lateral plate has an inner edge and an outer edge disposed opposite each other. The connection plate upright extends from the inner edge of the lateral plate. The hanging structure is disposed at the outer edge of the lateral plate and has an abutting plate and at least one embedding plate. The abutting plate upright extends from the outer edge of the lateral plate. The at least one embedding plate extends from the outer edge of the lateral plate. The first included angle is an obtuse angle defined between the abutting plate and each of the at least one embedding plate.