Glass Panel Mounting Profile With Bendable Lips for Fire Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass panel mounting systems in external constructions fail to adequately withstand heat and fire, and lack an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Innovation Solution
A profile system with bendable attachment lips and a pre-mounted condition allows for secure attachment to the external construction, minimizing heat bridges and featuring ceramic strips for enhanced fire resistance and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional frame structure is used to mount the glass panel, then the mounting is simple, but the resistance against heat and fire is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The profile is divided into distinct functional sections: a central section with attachment lips for securing to the external construction, and first and second sections that clamp the glass panel. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while collectively providing superior heat and fire resistance through the ceramic strips positioned in key thermal zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The profile system combines different materials with complementary properties: the frame structure provides mechanical strength for mounting, while ceramic strips provide thermal insulation and fire resistance. This composite approach allows the system to simultaneously achieve both structural integrity and thermal performance without requiring a completely complex design.
2Reliability
If the profile is designed to fit closely onto the external construction, then leakage is avoided, but the installation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment lips are pre-formed as integral parts of the central section, ready for immediate attachment to the external construction. The first and second sections are pre-positioned to clamp the glass panel at the correct angles. This preliminary configuration of components allows for rapid installation while ensuring a close fit that prevents leakage, as all critical positioning is built into the profile structure itself.
3Shape
If the glass panel is mounted with standard profiles, then the mounting process is straightforward, but the appearance is not aesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The profile incorporates movable first and second sections that can be adjusted to different angles during installation, allowing the glass panel to be positioned optimally for both structural integrity and aesthetic appearance. The ability to adjust these sections enables the profile to adapt to different mounting scenarios while maintaining a clean, seamless look that enhances the overall appearance without requiring an overly complex system.
4Reliability
If ceramic strips are added to enhance fire resistance, then heat and fire resistance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Ceramic strips are strategically positioned at specific locations within the profile structure where they provide maximum fire resistance benefit: between the central section and external construction, and between the glass panel and the first and second sections. This localized approach to thermal insulation enhances fire resistance without requiring ceramic materials throughout the entire profile, thereby avoiding excessive complexity while achieving the desired protective performance.
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 system provides robust heat and fire resistance while ensuring a seamless fit and attractive appearance, with no tools required for installation.
Implementation Method 1
the central section (6, 16) comprises at least one attachment lip (26) that is bendable out of a plane of the central section (6, 16) so that it may be moved towards the external construction (4)
Implementation Method 2
a first ceramic strip (22) is provided between the central section (6, 16) of the profile (1, 11) and the external construction (4)
Implementation Method 3
further ceramic strips (23) are provided on opposite sides of the glass panel (3) between said glass panel (3) and the respective first section (7, 17) and second section (8, 18)
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AI summary
A profile (1, 11) and method for mounting a glass panel (3) in an external construction (4), said profile comprising a frame (2, 12) for holding the glass panel (3), said frame having a central section (6, 16), and on opposite sides of the central section (6, 16) and connected to said central section a first section (7, 17) and a second section (8, 18) that in mounted condition clampingly hold the glass panel (3), wherein the central section (6, 16) comprises at least one attachment lip (26) that is bendable out of a plane of the central section (6, 16) so that it may be moved towards the external construction (4) onto which the attachment lip (26) may be attached in the mounted condition.