Graded Thermal Insulation Plaster System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current thermal insulation plaster systems are inefficiently applied, have poor repeatability, and require long drying and solidification times, making it difficult to apply layers in immediate succession, and they lack recyclability and cost-effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

A thermal insulation plaster system with a graded composition across its cross-section, using layers with varying proportions of mineral binder, hollow glass microspheres, and short fibers, applied using a spray plaster application device for automated and efficient application, allowing for continuous adjustment of porosity and density to achieve optimal thermal insulation and mechanical properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If thermal insulation plaster is applied using conventional methods, then the plaster can be applied to the substrate, but the application process is inefficient with poor repeatability and requires long drying and solidification times

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication efficiencyVSAvoiddrying and solidification time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical composition parameters of the plaster mixture by incorporating reactive silica sand and specific binder ratios, which accelerates the solidification reaction and reduces drying time while maintaining application efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses a composite plaster system combining cement binder, reactive silica sand, and hollow glass microspheres, creating a material that sets faster and dries more quickly than conventional plasters while maintaining insulation properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of manufacture

If uniform composition plaster is used, then the material is simple to manufacture, but it cannot achieve optimal thermal insulation and mechanical properties simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidthermal insulation performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies local quality by creating a graded plaster system where the composition varies through the thickness: the outer layer has higher binder content for mechanical strength, while inner layers have higher hollow microsphere content for thermal insulation, optimizing both properties simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Strength

If high density plaster is used, then mechanical strength is improved, but thermal insulation performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical strengthVSAvoidthermal insulation
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The invention creates a composite material system where cement binder and reactive silica sand provide mechanical strength, while hollow glass microspheres provide thermal insulation, achieving both high strength and low thermal conductivity in the same material

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Ease of operation

If manual application method is used, then flexibility is maintained, but application quality and repeatability are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication flexibilityVSAvoidapplication quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces manual mechanical application with an automated spray application system that delivers consistent layer thickness and composition control, improving application quality and repeatability while maintaining operational flexibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 achieves excellent thermal insulation and mechanical properties with automated application, enabling quick, cost-effective, and recyclable installation, while ensuring high water vapor permeability and low crack penetration, with a smooth transition of functional zones for optimal heat conduction and water vapor diffusion control.

Implementation Method 1

A thermal insulation plaster system with a graded composition across its cross-section

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

The hardened thermal insulation plaster system comprises a mineral binder matrix consisting of at least one hydraulic binder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydration: Mineral Hydration

Data Source

PatentEP4196451B1Heat-insulating plaster system and method for producing same
Publication Date: 2024.06.12 FREN MAXIT MAUERMORTEL GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a mineral graded heat-insulating plaster system and to a method for the production thereof.