Frame Element Assembly With Insert-Mounted Bearing Block

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing frame element arrangements for building locking devices face challenges in simple and reliable mounting of the operating element with a conventional bearing block, often requiring expensive and difficult-to-install spacer sleeves that can damage the gear mechanism.

Innovation Solution

The bearing block is fastened to the frame element using an insert part fully inserted into the frame element, bypassing the gear mechanism, allowing for secure attachment without direct support from the gear housing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the bearing block is fastened directly to the gear housing, then the mounting is simple, but the gear mechanism may tilt or become damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting simplicityVSAvoidgear mechanism stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an insert part as an intermediary component between the bearing block and the frame element. This insert part is fully inserted into the frame element and provides a mounting surface for the bearing block, thereby preventing direct fastening to the gear housing and avoiding gear tilting while maintaining mounting simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is segmented into three distinct components: the frame element, the insert part, and the bearing block. This segmentation allows the insert part to be independently positioned within the frame element, providing structural support without involving the gear mechanism, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of mounting and gear stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If spacer sleeves are used to support the bearing block, then the gear mechanism is protected from tilting, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegear mechanism stabilityVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The insert part is designed as a simple, inexpensive component that can be easily manufactured and installed. It serves as a temporary structural solution during operation, providing necessary support without the complexity of adjustable spacer sleeves, while maintaining gear stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If the bearing block is fastened bypassing the gear mechanism, then the gear tilting is prevented, but the fastening structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegear mechanism stabilityVSAvoidfastening structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The insert part combines multiple functions into a single component: it provides structural support for the bearing block, serves as a mounting base, and integrates with the frame element's internal cavity. This merging simplifies the overall fastening structure compared to using separate spacer and fastening components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP4610457A1Frame element assembly for a building closure device, corresponding building closure device for a building and method for producing a frame element assembly
Publication Date: 2025.09.03 ROTO FRANK FENSTER & TURTECHNOLOGIE GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a frame element arrangement (1) for a building locking device, comprising a frame element (2), a drive rod (4) movably mounted on the frame element (2), and an operating element (6) which is drive-relatedly connected to the drive rod (4) via a gear (5) arranged in an interior space (10) of the frame element (2), wherein the operating element (6) is mounted in a bearing block (13) arranged on the frame element (2). Provision is made for the bearing block (13) to be fastened to the frame element (2) by means of a fastening element (14) using an insert part (17) which is fully inserted into the frame element (2). The invention further relates to a building locking device for a building and to a method for producing a frame element arrangement (1) for a building locking device.