Fenestration Panel Mounting Profiles for Wide Removable Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fenestration panel systems lack a unified structure for various types, are not scalable, do not provide structural support, require complex installation methods, and rely heavily on adhesives and sealants, limiting panel width and versatility in vertical and sloped applications.
Innovation Solution
A fenestration panel system featuring profiles and connectors that allow for secure attachment of fenestration panels, enabling widths up to 48 inches, allowing for easy installation and removal of individual panels without disturbing others, and minimizing the use of adhesives and sealants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional installation methods are used for fenestration panels, then various types of panels can be installed, but there is no unified structure and installation methods are complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal mounting system with standardized profiles and connectors that can accommodate multiple panel types (glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, multiwall, FRP) through a single common structure. The profiles feature standardized attachment mechanisms that work across different panel materials and configurations, eliminating the need for different installation methods for different panel types.
2Productivity
If fenestration panels are made wider to reduce the number of panels needed, then installation efficiency improves, but structural reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides wide fenestration panels into modular sections that can be individually mounted using the standardized profile system. The profiles are designed to support panels up to 48 inches wide while maintaining structural integrity through distributed attachment points along the panel edges, allowing wide panels to be installed without compromising reliability.
3Ease of operation
If adhesive tapes, caulks, and sealants are used extensively to secure panels, then panel attachment is simplified, but installation time increases and maintenance becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces adhesive-based attachment systems with a mechanical mounting system using profiles and connectors. The profiles attach to the edges of panels and connect to the building structure through standardized mechanical fasteners, eliminating the need for extensive use of adhesive tapes, caulks, and sealants. This mechanical system reduces installation time and simplifies maintenance compared to adhesive-based systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A fenestration panel system comprises first and second fenestration panels, each having opposing side edges and each having an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. A first profile is carried by a side edge of the first panel and a second profile is carried by a side edge of the second panel. A connector is coupled to each of the first and second profiles and a clamping bar is attached to the connector. The connector resides proximate to one of the surfaces and the clamping bar residing opposite the connector and proximate to the other of the surface. Each fenestration panel may be greater than thirty-five inches (889 millimeters) in width. The second panel is removable from the system without removal of the first panel. A third hand may be attached to one of the fenestration panels to aid in installation.