Dry-Construction Connector for Wide-Beam Ceiling Profile Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dry-construction ceiling systems face challenges in efficiently connecting elements with simple, reliable, and adaptable methods that allow for quick assembly, stability, and minimal space requirements, particularly on wide span beams with varying dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A dry-construction connector with a retaining tongue for beams and a load-bearing tongue for profiles, allowing for easy connection and secure attachment, featuring adjustable load-bearing projections and a form-fit mechanism for different profile sizes, and utilizing a single type of connector for various dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cross connectors with dimensions adapted to specific profiles are used, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate different profile dimensions through adjustable load-bearing projections. The body includes a retaining tongue for beam connection and load-bearing tongues with adjustable projections that can engage with various profile sizes, eliminating the need for multiple specialized connector types.
Solution Approach 2:
The load-bearing projections are designed to be adjustable or adaptable to different positions and configurations. This allows the same connector body to dynamically adjust its engagement points to match various profile dimensions, maintaining connection reliability across different applications without requiring multiple fixed designs.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional connectors are used, then connection stability is achieved, but assembly time and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into distinct functional segments: a retaining tongue for secure beam attachment and load-bearing tongues with projections for profile connection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while enabling quick assembly through simple engagement actions without complex fastening procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design enables self-aligning and self-securing features where the retaining tongue automatically engages with the beam and the load-bearing projections self-adjust to the profile positions. This eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures or additional fastening steps, reducing assembly time while maintaining stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If larger substructure height is used, then connection stability is improved, but installation space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector achieves stable connections by utilizing angular relationships and projection engagements rather than relying solely on vertical height. The retaining tongue and load-bearing tongues are positioned to engage beams and profiles through dimensional relationships in multiple directions, allowing compact vertical clearance while maintaining structural stability through spatial arrangement.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a dry-construction connector (1) comprising at least one body (50) having a first end portion at a first end and a second end portion at a second end, wherein the body (50) has a central portion (4) between the first and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion forms a retaining tongue (2) for connecting to a beam (10) and the second end portion forms a load-bearing tongue (3) for connecting to a dry- construction profile (23, 23'). The invention further relates to a dry-construction arrangement comprising at least one dry-construction connector (1), a kit for constructing a ceiling in dry construction and a method for constructing a ceiling.