Drywall Panel Clamping Fixation Method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for attaching cladding panels to a frame structure in drywall construction often result in damage to the panels and require significant effort, as they either use screw fastening which damages the panels or adhesive attachment that necessitates pre-fixing the panels before the adhesive hardens.
Innovation Solution
A method where fastening elements are fixed using a clamping tool to temporarily secure the cladding panels between the substrate and the fastening element, allowing the adhesive to harden before removing the fastening elements, thus minimizing damage and reducing installation effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If screw fastening is used to attach cladding panels to the frame construction, then the attachment strength is improved, but the cladding panel is damaged and requires rework
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary adhesive substance between the cladding panel and the frame construction. This adhesive acts as a mediator that transfers and distributes the attachment forces across a larger area, eliminating the need for mechanical screw fastening that causes localized damage to the panel surface.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If adhesive attachment is used to attach cladding panels to the frame construction, then the panel damage is reduced, but the installation effort increases due to required pre-fixing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies adhesive to the cladding panel or frame construction in advance before final assembly. This preliminary application of adhesive allows for easier alignment and positioning during installation, reducing the overall installation effort while maintaining damage-free attachment.
3Ease of operation
If adhesive attachment is used without pre-fixing, then the installation effort is reduced, but the panel may shift before adhesive hardening
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs temporary mechanical fixing elements that can be easily applied and removed. These dynamic fixing aids provide initial stability during the adhesive setting period, allowing workers to adjust and reposition panels if needed, then are removed once the adhesive begins to set, leaving a clean finish without permanent damage.
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 method allows for a damage-free and efficient attachment of cladding panels, as the temporary fixation by the fastening elements is replaced by the hardened adhesive, reducing installation time and cost while ensuring a secure bond.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive agent has hardened between the substrate of the respective lining panel
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for producing a drywall. In the method, a panel made of a plurality of panelling boards (3) placed alongside one another is fixed to a frame structure (1). According to the invention, fixation elements (5) are first affixed to a substructure (2) in the edge area of a panelling board (3) and/or in the joint area (4) of two adjacent panelling boards (3). Then, by means of a clamping tool (7) for example, fastening elements (6) are set alongside the fixation elements (5), the respective panelling board (3) being simultaneously clamped between the substructure (2) and the fastening element (6).