Flanged Clip Bonding for Support Channel Load-Bearing Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shelving and rack storage systems face a challenge in providing sufficient load-bearing capacity while maintaining modularity and ease of reconfiguration, as existing solutions often compromise on strength by reducing weight, and there is a need for decking systems that can accommodate various types of horizontal support structures.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a flanged clip bonded to the end of a support channel, featuring surfaces for enhanced bonding and adaptable design to work with different horizontal support structures, including U-channels and other configurations, to increase load-bearing capacity and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mesh decks are made lightweight for easier placement, then ease of operation is improved, but load-bearing capacity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support channel is divided into modular sections that can be independently attached to the mesh deck using flanged clips. This segmentation allows the lightweight mesh deck to be reinforced at specific locations without requiring the entire structure to be heavier, thus maintaining ease of placement while improving load-bearing capacity where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines lightweight mesh deck material with stronger support channel and flanged clip components. This composite approach allows the lightweight mesh to remain easy to handle while the attached support structures provide the necessary strength and load-bearing capacity.
2Strength
If decking systems are designed for specific horizontal support structures, then bonding strength is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flanged clip is designed with a universal configuration that can accommodate various types of horizontal support structures (U-channels, I-beams, tubes, and other configurations). The clip's geometry and bonding surfaces are optimized to provide strong attachment across multiple support structure types, achieving both high bonding strength and broad adaptability.
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
The flanged clip system enhances the load-bearing capacity of mesh decks by providing a stronger bonding mechanism, allowing for the use of various horizontal support structures, thus addressing the need for adaptable and robust shelving solutions.
Implementation Method 1
a flanged end clip bonded to an end of a support channel
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatus for a flanged clip for a support channel according to various aspects of the present technology comprise a flanged end clip bonded to an end of a support channel. The flanged clip may have one or more surfaces configured to provide a stronger bonding between the flanged clip and the support channel.