Facade Panel Insert With Rotating Connecting Piece
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing facade panel mounting systems are complex, time-consuming, and ecologically unfriendly due to the use of expanded polystyrene, which is fragile and difficult to handle, leading to inefficiencies in assembly and potential environmental damage.
Innovation Solution
An insert comprising a box that delimits a cavity with a rotating connecting piece, allowing for simple access and alignment with a fixing device, eliminating the need for expanded polystyrene and facilitating quicker, more ecological assembly and use, using recyclable materials like wood or recycled plastic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If expanded polystyrene is used to enclose semi-annular sections, then the connecting piece is protected during transport, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and environmentally harmful
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the protective function from the expanded polystyrene block and transfers it to the box structure. The box is integrated with the connecting piece, eliminating the need for separate protective packaging during assembly while maintaining protection during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The box and connecting piece are merged into a single integrated structure. The connecting piece is positioned within the box, combining the protective enclosure function with the mounting function, thereby eliminating the need to scrape away polystyrene during assembly.
2Reliability
If expanded polystyrene is used to enclose semi-annular sections, then the connecting piece is protected during transport, but material waste and environmental damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The invention eliminates the need to discard expanded polystyrene by using a reusable box structure that can be recovered and potentially reused. The box serves its protective function during transport and then becomes part of the permanent installation, avoiding material waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The box can be constructed from composite materials or recyclable materials that reduce environmental impact compared to expanded polystyrene. The connecting piece integrated within the box creates a composite structure that combines protective and functional elements.
3Reliability
If expanded polystyrene is used to enclose semi-annular sections, then the connecting piece is protected during transport, but the polystyrene block becomes fragile and may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The box is designed as a simple, robust structure that provides adequate protection during transport without the fragility issues of expanded polystyrene. It serves its purpose during transport and installation, then becomes part of the permanent structure.
4Productivity
If the connecting piece is exposed without enclosure, then assembly is faster, but the connecting piece is vulnerable during transport and handling
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting piece is pre-positioned within the box structure during manufacturing, so that no additional assembly steps are required on-site. The box is prepared in advance to provide protection during transport, and the connecting piece is already in its final position, eliminating the need for scraping or additional assembly operations.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an insert (1) for a constituent element of a construction comprising a box (2) through which an axis (4) passes and a connecting piece (31) mechanically coupled to the axis (4), capable of rotating around it.