Insulated Wall Mounting Structure for Thermal Break Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for heavy components on insulated walls, such as those with thermal insulation composite systems, face issues of thermal bridging and mechanical instability, leading to aesthetic and structural problems.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with anchor elements and thermally insulating support components, using plastic-reinforced thermal bridge separation modules and support elements, ensures thermal insulation and mechanical stability by minimizing visible recesses and providing direct or indirect support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If thermal bridge separation modules are used to prevent thermal bridging, then thermal insulation is improved, but the modules have outwardly widening geometries that create large openings in the insulation material that cannot be covered by the attached component
Solution Approach 1:
The support component is divided into multiple sections: an inner support section that fits within the thermal bridge separation module, and an outer support section that extends beyond it. This segmentation allows each part to fulfill its specific function - the inner section provides thermal insulation while the outer section provides mechanical support and coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner support section is nested within the thermal bridge separation module, which itself is nested within the outer support section. This nested structure allows the thermal bridge separation module to maintain its insulating function while being contained within a larger support structure that provides mechanical stability and aesthetic coverage.
2Strength
If anchor elements are used to securely fasten heavy attachments, then mechanical stability is improved, but the insulation material can give way under pressure affecting stability
Solution Approach 1:
The support component is segmented into an inner support section for mechanical anchoring and an outer support section for distributing loads. This segmentation allows the anchor element to securely fasten the attachment while the outer section distributes the mechanical pressure over a larger area of the insulation material, preventing it from giving way.
Solution Approach 2:
The support component is designed with a geometry that preliminarily distributes the load from the attachment across a wider area of the insulation material before the anchor element engages. This preliminary load distribution prevents the insulation material from failing under concentrated pressure.
3Temperature
If thermally insulating materials are used throughout the support component, then thermal insulation is improved, but mechanical stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Different sections of the support component have different material properties tailored to their specific functions. The inner support section uses thermally insulating material for thermal separation, while the outer support section uses mechanically stronger material for structural support. This local differentiation of material quality optimizes both thermal insulation and mechanical stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support component is constructed as a composite structure combining different materials with complementary properties. The inner section uses thermally insulating material while the outer section uses mechanically stronger material, creating a composite component that achieves both thermal insulation and mechanical stability simultaneously.
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 thermally insulated and mechanically stable fastening of attachments to insulated walls, maintaining appearance and structural integrity while allowing for efficient weight distribution and reduced thermal conductivity.
Implementation Method 1
a thermally insulating thermal bridge separation module (7) for at least partial arrangement in the insulation material (3)
Implementation Method 2
only the first end region (13) and/or the second end region (14) of the support component (12) are made of a plastic, in particular glass fiber or carbon fiber reinforced
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AI summary
Mounting system (1) for thermally separated mounting of an attachment (10) on a wall (2) provided with insulating material (3), the mounting system comprising at least one anchor element (4) with an anchor section (5) for anchoring in the wall and a connecting section (6) adjoining thereto, the anchor element further comprising a thermally insulating thermal break module (7) for at least partial arrangement in the insulating material, wherein the thermal break module is connected to the connecting section and has a receptacle (11) for a, preferably screwable, fastening means (8', 9) for screwing the attachment, the mounting system further comprising at least one thermally insulating support component (12) for arrangement between the wall and the attachment,to enable direct or indirect bracing of a first end region (13) of the support element against the wall and direct or indirect bracing of the attachment element against a second end region (14) of the support element opposite the first end region, wherein the respective support element surrounds the respective anchor element section by section.