Insulated Wall Mounting for Heavy Attachments Without Thermal Bridging
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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 disadvantages.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with anchor elements and thermally insulating support components, featuring a thermal bridge separation module and a thermally insulating support element made of plastic with a reinforcing element, ensures both thermal insulation and mechanical stability by preventing thermal bridging and providing compressive support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If anchor elements with thermally insulating thermal bridge separation modules are used, then thermal bridging is prevented, but the mounting becomes expensive and the modules have unfavorable outwardly widening geometries
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: anchor elements for mechanical fixation, thermal bridge separation modules for thermal insulation, and support components for structural support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall mounting process.
Solution Approach 2:
A thermal bridge separation module acts as an intermediary component between the anchor element and the support component. This module prevents direct thermal contact while maintaining mechanical connection, thereby eliminating thermal bridging without requiring complex integrated designs.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If thermal bridge separation modules with outwardly widening geometries are used, then thermal bridging is prevented, but the openings in the insulation material become too large to be covered by the attached component
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of having the thermal bridge separation module widen outwardly, the design inverts the approach by using a support component that tapers toward the outer end. This inverted geometry allows the attachment to fully cover the mounting components while maintaining thermal separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support component has varying cross-sectional geometry along its length, with the inner end having a larger cross-section for structural support and the outer end having a smaller cross-section for aesthetic coverage. This local variation in quality optimizes both structural and aesthetic requirements.
3Device complexity
If the insulation material is used for mounting, then the wall structure is simple, but the insulation material lacks mechanical stability and gives way under pressure
Solution Approach 1:
A support component made of thermally insulating material acts as an intermediary between the wall and the attachment. This component transfers mechanical loads away from the insulation material to the anchor elements embedded in the wall, preventing the insulation material from failing under pressure while maintaining thermal insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system segments the mechanical support function from the thermal insulation function. The anchor elements and support component handle mechanical loads, while the insulation material maintains thermal insulation, allowing each material to perform its optimal function without compromising the other.
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 effectively prevents thermal bridging and maintains mechanical stability, allowing for secure and aesthetically pleasing attachment of heavy components to insulated walls.
Implementation Method 1
a thermally insulating support component for arrangement between the wall and the attachment... the support component has an inner thermal insulation element made of a plastic
Implementation Method 2
The support component has an inner thermal insulation element made of a plastic and a reinforcing element that partially surrounds the inner thermal insulation element
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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 sectional 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) 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 (18) of the supporting component against the wall and direct or indirect bracing of the attachment against a second end region (19) of the supporting component opposite the first end region.