Wall support for installation elements, in particular for heating circuit distributors, installation element for mounting in such a wall support, installation element mounting system and method for mounting an installation element to a wall or a support structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for heating circuit distributors are complex, leading to loose parts during assembly and inadequate stabilization, making installation difficult and costly.
Innovation Solution
A simplified wall bracket system with a flexible mounting base and locking elements that allow easy assembly and stabilization of heating circuit distributors, featuring upper and lower latching elements that engage with grooved receptacles on the distributor, ensuring secure attachment without being connected to the distributor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a multi-part wall bracket system is used with separate base body, bracket elements, and adjustment wedges, then the mounting system provides adjustable positioning and secure locking capability, but the system complexity increases and loose parts may get lost during assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the base body, bracket elements, and locking mechanisms into a single integrated wall bracket component. The U-shaped bracket body incorporates recesses that directly receive and secure the heating circuit manifold, eliminating the need for separate adjustment wedges and multiple assembly steps. This integration maintains secure locking capability while reducing the number of loose parts that could be lost during assembly.
2Ease of manufacture
If a simplified single-piece wall bracket is used, then the assembly process is simplified and production cost is reduced, but the stabilization and security of the heating circuit distributor may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated wall bracket incorporates segmented functional zones within its U-shaped structure. Recesses are strategically positioned to receive and stabilize different portions of the heating circuit manifold, while locking features are integrated into the bracket body to secure the assembly. This segmentation of functions within a unified structure maintains stabilization capability while achieving simplified manufacturing.
3Reliability
If traditional mounting systems with multiple components are used, then adequate stabilization can be achieved, but the installation time and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wall bracket is pre-formed as an integrated component with built-in recesses and locking features during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for on-site assembly of multiple parts. The heating circuit manifold can be directly inserted into the pre-configured recesses and secured in a single operation, maintaining adequate stabilization while dramatically reducing assembly time and complexity.
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AI summary
The bracket (1) has a support base body (10) with a wall support surface (11) and receiving areas (12, 12') for an installation element. The receiving areas comprise upper locking elements (13, 14) and lower locking elements (13', 14') that are brought in intervention with appropriate detent retainers of the installation element. The support base body comprises retainers (15, 15') for locking elements (20, 20') adjacent to the receiving areas for the installation element, and outer walls comprise two detent retainers. An independent claim is also included for a method for assembling an installation element at a wall or a support structure.