Insulated Pipe Mounting System with Spike Base Plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fixing systems for pipes, tanks, and ducts with thermal and sound insulation face issues such as insulation damage, condensation, and rigidity, leading to leakage, corrosion, and complexity, especially when trying to accommodate various pipe diameters and ensuring easy mounting and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A fixing system comprising geometrically adapted fixation holders or hangers and a connecting belt or ribbon, optionally with insulation material, featuring spines or spikes that penetrate the insulation minimally to provide stability and versatility while maintaining thermal and sound insulation properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If clamps are fixed with threads penetrating the insulation or rigid elements are used, then the fixing system provides structural stability, but the insulation is damaged leading to leakage and energy loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary fixing system consisting of base plates with spikes that penetrate only the insulation material minimally, and a separate connecting belt that ties multiple base plates together. This intermediary structure distributes the fixing force across multiple points without requiring deep penetration or damage to the insulation, thereby maintaining thermal integrity while achieving structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing system is divided into separate functional components: base plates with spikes for attachment to the insulated pipe, and a connecting belt for linking multiple base plates. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally - the spikes provide minimal penetration for stability, while the belt provides the connecting function without compromising insulation integrity.
2Reliability
If rigid insulation elements are used to bear the pipe, then water vapour transmission blocking is improved, but the system becomes complex and requires dedicated fixing systems for each pipe diameter
Solution Approach 1:
The base plates and connecting belts are designed as universal components that can accommodate various pipe diameters and insulation thicknesses. The spikes on the base plates can be adjusted or selected based on insulation thickness, and the connecting belt can be configured to fit different pipe sizes, eliminating the need for dedicated fixing systems for each diameter while maintaining reliable vapour blocking through the insulation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If rigid insulation is used to provide structural integrity, then stability is improved, but the system lacks flexibility for easy mounting and may crack under vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing system transitions from a rigid, fixed configuration to a dynamic, adjustable system. The base plates with spikes can be positioned at optimal locations on the insulated pipe, and the connecting belt can be tensioned and adjusted to accommodate different mounting conditions. This dynamic approach allows easy installation and adjustment while the distributed spike configuration reduces stress concentrations that could cause cracking under vibration.
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 ensures reliable thermal insulation, acoustic damping, and easy mounting on pre-insulated installations with minimal impact on water vapor transmission and thermal conductivity, offering versatility and ease of use across various geometries and diameters.
Implementation Method 1
insulation material (50) arranged on a pipe or installation (60)
Implementation Method 2
thermal and/or sound insulation
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AI summary
A system for fixing installations, such as pipes, tanks, vessels or ducts, with thermal and/or sound insulation, as well as the manufacturing and use of the system for fixing. The system for fixing installations exhibits easy mounting and fastening, and is suitable both as a system for providing pre-insulation as well as for being used on readily insulated installations.