Insulating Profile with Overlapping Seal for Facade Thermal Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing facade support profile constructions face challenges in achieving continuous thermal insulation and mechanical stability due to interruptions in the inner seal, leading to heat losses and potential condensation issues, particularly at the connection areas between facade elements and support profiles.
Innovation Solution
An insulator profile with a U-shaped or H-shaped lower area that overlaps and securely connects with the inner seal, providing a continuous sealing plane and enhanced mechanical stability through positive or material connections, such as clip connections, screws, or adhesive bonds, ensuring proper alignment and sealing effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the insulator profile is only non-positively attached to the inner seal, then the assembly is simple, but the mechanical stability is insufficient and the seal may slip
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment structure is divided into two functional segments: a non-positive attachment portion for simple assembly and a positive connection portion (protrusion and recess) for reliable mechanical stability. This segmentation allows each part to fulfill its specific function optimally.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulator profile acts as an intermediary element between the inner seal and the support profile construction. It provides both the non-positive attachment to the inner seal and the positive connection to the support profile, mediating the connection and ensuring both simplicity and reliability.
2Ease of manufacture
If the inner seal is interrupted to accommodate fastening means, then the support profile construction can be assembled, but the continuous sealing plane is broken and thermal insulation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The insulator profile serves as a mediator that bridges the gap created by the interrupted inner seal. It extends the sealing function into the receiving channel area, maintaining the continuous sealing plane and preventing heat loss at the interruption point.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulator profile merges multiple functions: it provides thermal insulation, maintains the sealing plane continuity, and facilitates the accommodation of fastening means. By combining these functions in one element, the patent resolves the contradiction between assembly feasibility and thermal insulation.
3Reliability
If a complex sealing arrangement with multiple components is used, then sealing effectiveness can be improved, but the device complexity and risk of misalignment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The insulator profile combines the sealing function with the thermal insulation function in a single integrated component. This merging eliminates the need for separate sealing elements and reduces the overall complexity of the sealing arrangement while maintaining effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulator profile is designed as a multi-functional element that simultaneously provides thermal insulation, maintains sealing continuity, and facilitates assembly. This universality reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device complexity.
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 solution ensures a continuous sealing plane, improves thermal insulation by reducing heat transport through convection, and enhances mechanical stability, preventing condensation and water penetration, while being adaptable to various facade constructions.
Implementation Method 1
improves thermal insulation by reducing heat transport through convection
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AI summary
The invention relates to an insulator profile between a pressure strip supported on the outer edge of a facade element and a support profile of a support profile structure, for example, a facade or skylight structure. The invention is characterized in that an inner seal provided on the support profile overlaps at least partially and a form-fit or material-fit connection to the mounting of the insulator profile is provided on the inner seal.