Concrete Formwork Ridge Mounting for Straight Groove Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting members for forming grooves in concrete flat plates are prone to misalignment due to improper fixation, leading to twisted groove formations, as they are often nailed and can be inclined without notice, making it difficult to fix the ridge in a desired position.
Innovation Solution
A mounting member with a base material, ridge portion, and fixing portion that clamps or magnetically attaches to the formwork, ensuring precise positioning and simple fixation, allowing for the formation of desired grooves in the concrete flat plate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the ridge is fixed to the formwork with nails, then the ridge can be attached to the formwork, but the ridge may be inclined when the nails are positioned or nailed without the user noticing it, causing the ridge to be mounted at an undesirable position
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing portion is designed with a clamping structure that preliminarily grips the formwork before final positioning. The clamping action occurs before the ridge is fully settled, allowing for self-correction of alignment and ensuring the ridge is mounted at the correct position without inclination
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping structure enables self-positioning of the ridge on the formwork. As the fixing portion clamps the formwork, the ridge automatically aligns itself to the correct position without requiring precise pre-positioning by the user, eliminating the need for careful nail placement and observation
2Productivity
If the ridge is made long in one direction to form continuous grooves, then the groove coverage is improved, but it becomes difficult to fix the ridge to the desired position in a simple manner
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing portion is segmented into multiple clamping points distributed along the length of the ridge. This segmentation allows each section of the long ridge to be independently secured to the formwork, simplifying the fixation process while maintaining the continuity of the groove formation
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping structure is designed with universal applicability along the entire length of the ridge. The same clamping mechanism can be applied at multiple positions along the long ridge, providing consistent fixation throughout and enabling simple mounting of extended ridge structures
3Ease of operation
If the fixing portion is designed as a clamping structure, then the mounting member is easily mounted on the formwork, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping structure is merged with the ridge and base material to form an integrated fixing portion. This combination eliminates the need for separate fixation components, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining the ease of mounting provided by the clamping action
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 solution enables the mounting member to be fixed to a desired position on the formwork in a simple manner, forming straight grooves without steps and minimizing contact with leveling machines, thereby enhancing the precision and efficiency of concrete flat plate fabrication.
Implementation Method 1
the formwork including a ferromagnetic body and the fixing portion being a magnet disposed between the formwork and the mounting member
Implementation Method 2
the formwork including a ferromagnetic body and the fixing portion being a magnet disposed between the formwork and the mounting member
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AI summary
To provide a mounting member comprising a ridge that is long in one direction and fixed to a desired position on a formwork in a simple manner, to form a desired groove portion in a concrete flat plate. The mounting member that is mounted on a formwork used to fabricate a concrete flat plate, and the mounting member comprises: a base material; a ridge portion that is provided on the base material and projects against an inner surface of the formwork; and a fixing portion that fixes the ridge portion to the inner surface.