Embedded Fire-Resistant Assembly With Replaceable Insert

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fire-resistant devices are difficult to replace without damaging building structures and are not easily adaptable to different types of walls and floors, which undermines their effectiveness and safety.

Innovation Solution

An embedded fire-resistant device comprising a mounting plate and a container with detachable connection members, allowing for easy replacement of fire-resistant members without damaging the structure, and suitable for various wall and floor types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of repair

If fire-resistant devices are embedded in walls and floors using conventional methods, then the fire-resistant function is provided, but the fire-resistant members become difficult to replace without damaging the building structure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereplaceability of fire-resistant membersVSAvoiddamage to building structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The fire-resistant device is divided into separate components: a mounting plate that remains embedded in the building structure, and a container that holds the fire-resistant member and can be detached. This segmentation allows the fire-resistant member to be replaced by simply removing and reattaching the container, without damaging the building structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the mounting plate and container is designed to be detachable and reattachable multiple times. The first connection member on the mounting plate and the second connection member on the container enable dynamic assembly and disassembly, facilitating easy replacement of fire-resistant members while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fire-resistant devices are used, then fire protection is provided, but the devices are not easily adaptable to different types of walls and floors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different wall and floor typesVSAvoidconstruction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate is designed with a universal interface that can be adapted to different types of walls and floors. The connection members use standardized bump-and-recess mechanisms that can accommodate various construction techniques and wall types, making the same fire-resistant device applicable across different building structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If fire-resistant members are embedded permanently in walls and floors, then fire safety is ensured, but the members cannot be replaced when they approach expiration or are affected by moisture

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefire safety effectivenessVSAvoidmaintainability of fire-resistant members
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The detachable connection system allows the container holding the fire-resistant member to be removed and replaced periodically or when needed, while the mounting plate remains permanently embedded in the structure. This dynamic design maintains fire safety effectiveness while enabling easy maintenance and replacement of the fire-resistant members.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11761561B2Embedded fire-resistant device
Publication Date: 2023.09.19 KUAN-LUNG
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AI summary

An embedded fire-resistant device includes a mounting plate, a container and a fire-resistant member. The mounting plate has a contact surface and a first connection member provided on the mounting plate. The container has an open side and a second connection member provided on the open side. The fire-resistant member is received in the container. The first connection member and the second connection member are configured to slidably couple to or separate from each other so that the mounting plate and the container can engage with or separate from each other. This is a design that benefits in installation and future inspection.