Elongated Section Retaining Channels for Construction Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional construction structures for temporary or semi-permanent events are time-consuming, expensive to construct and dismantle, and often use materials that cannot be reused or recycled, posing a need for an improved solution.
Innovation Solution
An elongated section with retaining channels and members that securely engage structural panels, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, and can be made from materials like metal, enabling efficient construction and reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional construction techniques are used, then construction structures can be built, but the construction process is time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The construction structure is divided into modular elongated sections with standardized retaining channels and members. Each section can be independently manufactured and assembled, enabling rapid deployment without complex on-site construction processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated sections are designed with universal retaining channels that can accommodate various retaining members and structural panels. This multi-functional design allows the same basic structure to serve different construction needs, reducing the variety of components required and speeding up assembly.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional construction techniques are used, then construction structures can be built, but the construction process is expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated sections and retaining members are pre-manufactured with precise retaining channels and engagement features. This preliminary fabrication eliminates the need for complex on-site measurements and custom fabrication, significantly reducing both time and cost.
3Ease of operation
If conventional construction techniques are used, then construction structures can be built, but they are difficult to construct and dismantle
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is segmented into standardized modules with consistent retaining channels and members. This segmentation creates a repetitive assembly pattern that simplifies the construction process and reduces the skill level required for assembly and dismantling.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining members are designed to nest within the retaining channels of the elongated sections. This nested configuration allows for simple insertion and removal operations, making assembly and dismantling straightforward without complex fastening mechanisms.
4Loss of substance
If conventional construction techniques are used, then construction structures can be built, but the materials cannot be reused or recycled
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated sections and retaining members are designed as reusable components that can be disassembled and reused in subsequent construction projects. The standardized interfaces ensure that these components can be recovered intact and deployed again, eliminating material waste.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to an elongated section (101) for construction structures (300). The elongated section (101) comprises a plurality of sides (102), each side (102) comprising a first retaining channel (104) and a second retaining channel (105) adjacent a respective corner (106) of the elongated section (101), the first and second retaining channels (104,105) being a minor image of each other. Each retaining channel (104,105) is configured for engaging a respective retaining member (201) for supporting a structural panel (301) between the retaining members (201). Each retaining channel (104,105) comprises a channel slot (197) extending perpendicularly into the side (102), the channel slot (197) for engaging a first end (204) of the respective retaining member (201); and a channel end (198) opposite to the channel slot (197) for engaging a second end (206) of the respective retaining member (201).