Foldable Sealing Plate for Tile Opening Closure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for closing openings under tile waves are complex to install, costly to manufacture, and ineffective in preventing animal penetration due to multiple parts and adaptability issues, with bulky storage and access challenges.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece foldable blanking plate with a cut-out portion that can change positions from flat to hooked, allowing easy installation and storage, made with fewer materials and steps, and reinforced for better sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing plate with peripheral strips in comb-like pattern is used, then the sealing function is improved, but the device becomes complex to install and store
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing plate is divided into a main body and a separate hook element. The hook can be detached and stored separately from the sealing plate, allowing the sealing plate to be installed independently on the gutter board without requiring complex manipulation of the entire assembly. This segmentation reduces installation complexity while maintaining the sealing function of the plate.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook is designed with flexibility to adapt to different tile edges. The hook can be bent and positioned dynamically to engage with various tile configurations, making the installation process simpler and more versatile without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parts are used in the sealing device, then the adaptability to different openings is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into two main components: a sealing plate and a hook. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining the adaptability provided by having multiple functional elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing plate is designed with universal applicability to different opening configurations through its standardized dimensions and the detachable hook mechanism. The plate can accommodate various opening shapes and sizes without requiring custom manufacturing, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
3Reliability
If a hook device with multiple parts is used, then the sealing effectiveness is improved, but the storage difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the hook from the sealing plate, the device can be stored in two compact configurations: the sealing plate stored flat in its packaging, and the hook stored separately in a compact form. This segmentation significantly reduces the total storage volume compared to storing the entire assembled device in a bulky configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook is designed to nest within or alongside the sealing plate packaging when not in use. The compact hook can be positioned within the sealing plate's packaging envelope, creating a nested storage configuration that minimizes the overall storage volume while maintaining sealing effectiveness when assembled.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for closing (1) an opening delimited under a corrugation of a tile, the device (1) being a single piece and having the form of a closing plate (2) intended to be screwed onto a gutter board (11). According to the invention, the closing plate (2) comprises a foldable cut-out portion (3) to move from a flat position (4) integrated in the plane of the plate (2) to a folded hook position (6) intended to be fixed on an edge of the tile (12), in counter-support with an upper part (313) of the closing plate (2).