False Wall Separator Rail for Gap-Free Fabric Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing false wall systems with concealed heddles often have a noticeable gap between adjacent fabric elements, compromising aesthetics, especially when the gap is on the periphery of a room.
Innovation Solution
A separator rail made of profiled elements, specifically designed to minimize the gap between fabric edges by using a snap-locking mechanism with latching means, allowing edge-to-edge contact and utilizing a single spatula for installation, similar to stretch ceilings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If concealed heddles are used to maintain fabric elements, then the holding mechanism is hidden from view, but a gap appears between adjacent fabric elements compromising aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The separator rail is divided into two distinct profiles: a first profile that holds the first fabric element and a second profile that holds the second fabric element. This segmentation allows each profile to independently manage its fabric element while working together to eliminate the gap between them, resolving the contradiction between concealed holding and gap elimination.
Solution Approach 2:
The separator rail assembly acts as an intermediary element between adjacent fabric elements. By positioning this intermediary structure at the junction of two fabric elements, it simultaneously conceals the holding mechanism and eliminates the gap, as the two profiles together span the entire width needed to bring fabric edges into contact.
2Reliability
If traditional separator elements with double rails are used, then fabric maintenance is ensured on both sides, but a visible gap remains between adjacent fabric parts
Solution Approach 1:
The separator rail is segmented into two profiles with specific functional divisions: the first profile manages the first fabric element while the second profile manages the second fabric element. This segmentation enables reliable fabric maintenance on both sides while the combined width of the two profiles eliminates the gap between fabrics.
Solution Approach 2:
Each profile is designed with local quality differences - the first profile has a first holding assembly optimized for the first fabric element, while the second profile has a second holding assembly optimized for the second fabric element. This localized optimization ensures reliable fabric maintenance while the overall configuration eliminates gaps.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple tools are used for installation of separator rails, then precise positioning is achieved, but installation complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The separator rail assembly is designed to be self-positioning and self-locking. The interlocking mechanism between the two profiles allows them to automatically align and secure themselves when brought together, eliminating the need for multiple specialized installation tools while maintaining precise positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The two profiles are designed to work together as an integrated unit with combined functionality. By merging the holding functions of both profiles into a single assembly that installs as one unit, the system achieves precise positioning without requiring multiple separate tools, simplifying the installation process.
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AI summary
The partition has a stretched fabric maintained at periphery by an edge (6) so as to be attached on separating rib band. The rib band has holding assemblies (7, 7 ') formed of large external wings and internal wings separated from each other. A rib band has an assembly of sections (2, 3) each having the assembly. One of the sections is attached to another section by a snap-in unit such that the large external wings converge one toward the other and contact with each other after the former section is rotated around a rotation axle (A) parallel to a longitudinal direction of the latter section.