Incline Wedge Clip Structure for Stable Support Rail Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support rails for cladding panels deform when attached to inclined walls, leading to unsatisfactory installation and irregularity in panel alignment.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece metallic incline wedge with a planar first section and a retaining section connected by an angled section, allowing angular adjustment through deformation, to securely fasten support rails to inclined walls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a support rail is fastened to an inclined wall by one of its edges, then the support rail can be attached to the wall incline, but the support rail is subject to deformation when a cladding panel is fastened to it
Solution Approach 1:
The incline wedge is divided into distinct functional sections: a first planar section for wall attachment, a retaining section with clamping mechanism for rail securing, and an angled section for angular adjustment. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while reducing overall deformation.
Solution Approach 2:
The incline wedge acts as an intermediary device between the inclined wall and the support rail. It transforms the inclined surface into a stable mounting platform, mediating the connection and preventing direct deformation of the support rail by absorbing and distributing mechanical stresses through its angled geometry and clamping mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the angled section is made deformable to allow angular adjustment, then adaptability to different wall inclines is improved, but structural rigidity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The angled section is designed with controlled deformability, allowing it to dynamically adjust to different wall inclines during installation. The material and geometry are optimized to permit bending within a specific angle range (15° to 45°) while maintaining sufficient rigidity to provide stable support once positioned, thus adapting to varying conditions without compromising overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The incline wedge utilizes changes in material properties and geometric parameters to achieve the desired balance. The angled section's dimensions, thickness, and material characteristics are specifically designed to allow controlled deformation within the required angular range while maintaining adequate strength. The design parameters are optimized so that the wedge can be deformed during installation but maintains rigidity during service.
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
Facilitates easy and regular installation of support rails on inclined walls, ensuring improved alignment and mechanical stability with reduced mass and fire resistance.
Implementation Method 1
the angled section being designed to adjust the angular orientation between the first section and the second section by way of the deformation of the angled section
Data Source
AI summary
An incline wedge comprises: a first planar section configured to be fastened to a wall incline having a generally rectangular shape; a retaining section including a second section having a generally rectangular shape and connected by one of its edges to an edge of the first section, referred to as the first edge, by way of an angled section, the retaining section further comprising a clamping section folded back from one edge of the second section, referred to as the third edge, opposite the second edge, and against the second section so as to form a fastening clip, the angled section being designed to adjust the angular orientation between the first section and the second section by way of the deformation of the angled section.