Linear Motion Facade System Insulation and Wheel Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing linear motion facade systems lack effective heat insulation, especially at joints, are aesthetically flawed, and do not allow for easy cleaning or comfortable panel movement due to insufficient wheel strength and lack of suspension, and are limited in panel configuration and water management.
Innovation Solution
A linear motion facade system with adjustable wheel sets for enhanced load capacity and comfort, integrated suspension, flexible insulation using weather strips, and a modular design allowing for various panel configurations, including 90° and 270° angles, with embedded locking mechanisms and improved water discharge systems, and adjustable rail setups for comprehensive insulation and ease of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If heat insulation is added to linear motion facade systems, then thermal performance is improved, but joint geometry and insulation material integration become functionally insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The insulation material is nested within the joint profile structure itself, with the joint profile containing cavities or channels that hold the insulation material. This integration ensures the insulation remains in place and functions effectively while maintaining a compact joint design.
Solution Approach 2:
The joint profile is designed as a composite structure combining structural elements with integrated insulation material. This composite approach provides both mechanical strength for structural integrity and thermal insulation properties in a single integrated component.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed vertical joint profiles are used for 90° and 270° angles, then structural stability is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates when system is open
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed vertical joint profiles are extracted or removed from the visible areas when the system is open. The design allows these structural profiles to be present only where needed for support, while maintaining clean visual lines in the open position through strategic placement and minimalistic design.
3Ease of operation
If sliding panels are used in intersection joints, then panel movement is enabled, but cleaning access is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The intersection joint assembly is segmented into separable components including the sliding panel mechanism and the cleaning access points. This segmentation allows cleaning access to be maintained at specific locations while the sliding panels remain functional in the intersection joints.
4Ease of manufacture
If small plastic or metal pieces are used for panel pulling, then panel connection is achieved, but movement comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pulling mechanism parameters are changed from small rigid plastic or metal pieces to a system incorporating larger elements with appropriate friction characteristics. This may include using rubberized components or adjusting surface properties to provide smoother, more comfortable panel movement while maintaining secure connection.
5Device complexity
If wheels without suspension are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but motion comfort reduces at surface irregularities
Solution Approach 1:
The wheel assembly incorporates suspension elements or cushioning mechanisms that are built in beforehand to absorb irregularities in the rail surface. This prior cushioning ensures smooth motion comfort without requiring complex active control systems, maintaining relative structural simplicity while improving performance.
6Ease of manufacture
If fixed number of rails (3-rail or 5-rail) are used, then manufacturing standardization is achieved, but system flexibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The rail configuration is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The system allows for different numbers of rails (2-rail up to infinite rails) to be implemented by adding or removing single rails from the case profile, enabling adaptation to various panel numbers and widths while maintaining standardized components.
7Ease of manufacture
If water discharge is only via bottom case holes, then drainage function is achieved, but water isolation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rail profile is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a structural support element and as a water discharge pathway. The single rail profile system integrates water discharge ducts and drip caps that work together to provide comprehensive water management across the entire system regardless of the number of rails.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a linear motion facade system which can be opened or closed with linear motion when desired in households or industrial spaces, which is suitable for indoors and outdoors; and which can be installed with or without heat insulation; said system is characterized with a case profile (1), a horizontal panel profile (2), a pulling profile (3), a wheel set (4), a side closing profile (35), a side closing lock counter-piece profile (36) and a lock strut profile (37).