Glass Panel Mounting Clip for Uneven Concrete Walls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for installing glass panels on uneven surfaces are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and require additional materials like plywood and aluminum frames, making replacement or refurbishment difficult.

Innovation Solution

A system and method using corner clips or channel clips to directly mount glass panels on surfaces like concrete walls without additional frames or glue, allowing for easy installation and replacement by securing the clips with screws.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional installation method using aluminium frame and plywood is used, then glass panel can be mounted on uneven surface, but installation time is long and labor cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to mount on uneven surfaceVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device segments the mounting function into two independent parts: an adjustable support member that adapts to uneven surfaces and a separate glass panel. The support member has adjustable legs that can be independently positioned to compensate for surface irregularities, eliminating the need for time-consuming frame and plywood assembly while maintaining adaptability to uneven mounting surfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If conventional installation method with multiple components is used, then glass panel can be securely mounted, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure mountingVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device merges multiple functions into a single integrated support member that combines adjustment mechanisms, mounting attachment, and glass support capabilities. This single component replaces the conventional multi-component system of aluminum frames, plywood sheets, and various fasteners, reducing device complexity while maintaining secure mounting through its integrated design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If glass panel is fixed with silicon glue, then it can be attached to plywood, but curing time of 48 hours is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidcuring time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The device replaces the chemical bonding mechanism of silicon glue with a mechanical support system. The adjustable support member provides structural support and secures the glass panel through mechanical means rather than chemical adhesion, eliminating the 48-hour curing wait time while maintaining reliable attachment through its adjustable mechanical support structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Reliability

If additional frames and plywood are used, then glass panel can be mounted, but replacement and refurbishment becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidreplacement difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The support member incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities with movable legs and adjustable components that can be easily repositioned. This dynamic design allows the mounting system to be quickly adapted, disassembled, and reconfigured for glass panel replacement or refurbishment, eliminating the difficulty associated with fixed conventional frame and plywood installations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3274537B1A system and method for installing glass panel

Publication Date: 2024.05.08 SAINT GOBAIN VITRAGE SA

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AI summary

This invention discloses a device and a system for mounting glass panel on uneven mounting surface such as concrete walls directly without use of plywood and additional frames for getting flat surface. Glass panel in particular is held mechanically by holding the glass using mounting clip and support members are provided to support mounting such glass panels on uneven mounting surface.