I-Beam Clamping Bracket for Fast Interior Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The conventional method of mounting interior walls in commercial buildings using welded metal pieces on I-beams is expensive, time-consuming, and requires specialized welders, as it involves frequent welding and inspection, which increases the cost and time of construction.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device comprising first and second bracket members that engage opposing ends of a support beam, such as an I-beam, with a securing member that clamps them together, creating a mounting surface spaced from the beam to receive fasteners, allowing for the secure attachment of wall members without direct engagement with the I-beam, thereby reducing the need for expensive welds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If welded metal pieces (stickers) are used to secure struts to I-beams, then the interior wall can be properly supported without piercing the I-beam, but the installation cost and time increase significantly due to specialized welding requirements and inspection needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the welding process with a mechanical clamping system consisting of a clamp assembly that uses bolts and nuts to secure the strut to the I-beam. This substitution eliminates the need for specialized welding operations while maintaining structural reliability through mechanical fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a clamp assembly as an intermediary device between the strut and the I-beam. This clamp assembly includes clamping members that engage with the I-beam and secure the strut, serving as a mediator that provides reliable structural support without requiring direct welding between the strut and I-beam.
2Strength
If welded stickers are used at periodic intervals along the I-beam, then the interior wall can be properly framed and supported, but the number of welds required significantly increases cost and installation time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces multiple welding operations with a single mechanical clamping operation. The clamp assembly can be installed using standard hand tools (wrenches for tightening bolts), eliminating the need for welders and welding equipment, thereby significantly reducing installation time while maintaining adequate support strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the attachment method from welded connection to mechanical fastening connection. This parameter change in the joining method allows for quicker installation using standard fasteners and bolts, reducing the time required for each attachment point while providing sufficient strength for wall support.
3Reliability
If experienced welders are used to perform the welding operations, then the welds can meet building code requirements, but the installation cost increases due to specialized labor requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces specialized welding operations with standard mechanical fastening operations that can be performed by ordinary construction workers using common hand tools. This substitution eliminates the need for expensive specialized welder labor while ensuring compliance with building codes through proper mechanical attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses standard, readily available clamp assemblies with bolts and nuts that can be easily installed and removed if needed. These mechanical fasteners are inexpensive compared to specialized welding operations and can be installed by workers without specialized welding training, thereby reducing both labor costs and material costs.
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AI summary
A securing device for securing a wall to an I-beam. The securing device includes two members that coupled to the sides of an I-beam and are secured together so as to couple the securing device to the I-beam. The two members define a surface that is spaced from the bottom surface of the I-beam that can receive fasteners and the thickness of the two member is such that ordinary fasteners can be used to secure a wall component to the two members of the securing device thereby reducing the need to drill, weld or otherwise attach wall members directly to the I-beam.