Contoured Fiber Wall Panels With Profiled Connectors for Modular Room Dividers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction kits for room dividers and work booths lack efficiency in material usage, assembly productivity, and aesthetic design, failing to provide highly individualized and versatile configurations.
Innovation Solution
A construction kit comprising compressible fiber wall elements with systematically arranged contours and profiled aluminum connectors, allowing for the creation of rectilinear, curved, or complex room dividers and booths, with adaptable connectors and supports for customizable configurations and functional attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional construction kits are used for room dividers, then assembly can be performed with standard components, but material usage is inefficient and assembly productivity is low
Solution Approach 1:
The wall elements are segmented into modular components with standardized connecting flanks, allowing efficient assembly while optimizing material distribution. The systematic arrangement of contours on connecting flanks enables rapid connection without waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are designed as universal profiled rails that can accommodate various wall element configurations (rectilinear, curved, complex). The mating contours provide multi-functional engagement capabilities for different connector types, improving both productivity and material efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standard construction components are used, then manufacturing is simple, but aesthetic design and individualization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The fiber material is compressed to varying densities in different regions of the wall elements, allowing localized aesthetic variations while maintaining structural integrity. The pressing operation creates differentiated surface qualities without complex manufacturing steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber material composition and compression parameters are adjusted to achieve desired aesthetic properties. The pressing operation varies pressure and temperature parameters to create different surface finishes and structural characteristics in different wall element regions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wall elements are highly individualized and adaptable, then versatile room divider configurations are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connectors are designed as universal profiled rails with standardized mating contours that can accommodate various wall element types (rectilinear, curved, complex). This universal interface reduces system complexity while enabling high configuration versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration of room dividers by inserting and removing wall elements with standardized connecting flanks. The systematic contours enable easy reassembly into different configurations without increasing inherent system complexity.
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 efficient assembly of individually tailored room dividers and work booths with improved material usage, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and versatile configurations, supporting various functional applications.
Implementation Method 1
The wall elements (11-14) are produced by compressing fiber material
Implementation Method 2
The reinforcing means are produced by material-compressing pressing in
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AI summary
The construction kit consisting of wall elements and connectors to be inserted therebetween is designed in order to erect room dividers. The wall elements are produced by compressing fiber material and have at least one connecting flank which is systematically provided with contours. The connectors are designed as a profiled rail on which there is at least one connection which has systematically arranged mating contours. The contours on the wall elements can be brought into form-fitting engagement with the mating contours on the connectors. The fiber material used for producing the wall elements is a compressed polyester nonwoven fabric or a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers. The connector is an extruded profile, preferably made of aluminum. The construction kit essentially comprises rectilinear wall elements, differently curved wall elements and a three-winged wall element with three connecting flanks.