Facade Panel Fastening Device With Remote Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening systems for facade panels are cumbersome and require significant effort to adjust the distance between panels and the wall, especially after installation, as they often necessitate lifting the panels to access adjustment elements, which limits tool access and complicates alignment.
Innovation Solution
A fastening device comprising a fastening element, an adjusting element, an adapter element, and an actuating element, where the adjusting element is screw-connected to the fastening element, allowing for adjustable distance between the wall and the facade panel, and the actuating element enables location-independent adjustment via a self-locking mechanism and torque transmission, facilitating easy and reliable post-installation adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fastening systems are used to attach facade panels to the wall, then the panels can be securely fixed, but the adjustment of distance and alignment becomes cumbersome requiring panel lifting and complex tool access
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is divided into separate functional components: a fastening element for securing to the wall, an adjusting element for distance control, and an actuating element for operation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling simple adjustment without moving the entire panel.
Solution Approach 2:
An adapter element is introduced as an intermediary between the adjusting element and the actuating element. This adapter transmits rotational motion from the actuating element to the adjusting element, enabling remote operation of the adjustment mechanism without direct access to the adjusting element itself.
2Shape
If facade panels are closely spaced to convey high-quality impression, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but tool access for adjustment becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating element is designed to operate from a different spatial dimension or location than the adjusting element. The adapter element transmits motion through the panel thickness or via a cable/belt system, allowing the operator to access and operate the mechanism from outside the narrow gap between panels, thus maintaining close spacing while preserving adjustability.
3Ease of operation
If adjustment elements are made accessible for post-installation adjustment, then ease of operation is improved, but the structural integrity and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the load-bearing function (performed by the fastening element anchored to the wall) from the adjustment function (performed by the adjusting element). This segmentation allows the adjustment mechanism to be accessible and operable without compromising the structural integrity provided by the dedicated fastening element.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting element is designed with a self-locking mechanism that automatically maintains the adjusted position without requiring continuous external force or complex locking structures. This self-service capability ensures reliable positioning while keeping the mechanism simple and accessible for operation.
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
Enables simple, cost-effective, and reliable adjustability of facade panels without the need for lifting, allowing for precise alignment and distance adjustment between panels and the wall, even after installation, thereby simplifying the assembly process and maintaining a homogeneous appearance.
Implementation Method 1
The adjusting element can in particular be screwed to the threaded rod. This enables simple adjustment of the adjusting element relative to the fastening element. For adjustment, the adjusting element simply needs to be rotated relative to the threaded rod, whereby the screw connection causes a displacement of the adjusting element relative to the fastening element.
Implementation Method 2
The screw connection preferably has a self-locking mechanism so that a set relative position between the threaded rod and the adjusting element cannot be adjusted solely by pressure from the facade panel on the adjusting element.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fastening device (1) for a facade panel (2) comprising a fastening element (3) that can be attached to a wall (10), an adjusting element (4) that can be placed against the facade panel (2) and that is adjustably connected to the fastening element (3) so that a distance between the wall (10) and the facade panel (2) can be adjusted, an adapter element (5) that is arranged on the adjusting element (4), and an actuating element (6), wherein the adapter element (5) can be actuated via the actuating element (6) so that the adjusting element (4) can be adjusted relative to the fastening element (3).