Laboratory Service Ceiling Modular Profile Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laboratory ceiling constructions lead to disorganized and crisscross routing of supply lines, making spatial modifications difficult and time-consuming, as lines are typically installed by different personnel without a structured approach.
Innovation Solution
A service ceiling with a flexurally rigid system of metal profiles that routes air inlet and exhaust ducts, power, light, and media supply lines in distinct planes, allowing for modular installation and flexible adaptation to changing laboratory layouts, featuring a carrier frame with central and edge members, self-locking adaptors, and adjustable components for easy reconfiguration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If supply lines are fastened directly to the building ceiling by different personnel, then installation flexibility is achieved, but the lines extend in a crisscross and alternating fashion creating disorganization
Solution Approach 1:
The service ceiling is divided into modular components including a carrier frame system with primary members, secondary members, and suspension elements. Each component can be independently installed and positioned, allowing organized routing of supply lines through designated channels and planes while maintaining installation flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier frame acts as an intermediary structure between the building ceiling and the supply lines. It provides a structured framework with designated paths for routing lines in specific planes, preventing crisscross patterns while allowing installers to work efficiently with modular components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If lines are individually mounted by different personnel, then installation adaptability is achieved, but spatial modifications require great effort
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier frame system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements including movable secondary members, adjustable suspension mechanisms, and modular connection points. This dynamic structure allows easy reconfiguration of line routes and positions without requiring significant structural modifications when laboratory layouts change.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular carrier frame components serve multiple functions: structural support, line routing channels, positioning references, and reconfiguration elements. This multi-functionality reduces the effort required for spatial modifications as the same modular system accommodates different laboratory layouts without requiring custom modifications.
3Productivity
If supply lines are routed without a structured system, then installation speed is achieved, but the lines extend in multiple planes creating complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier frame system organizes supply lines into specific planes and dimensions, with primary members establishing a main plane and secondary members creating subordinate planes. This dimensional organization prevents lines from extending randomly in multiple planes, reducing routing complexity while maintaining efficient installation through the structured framework.
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AI summary
A service ceiling is provided for carrying supply lines in a room of a building having at least one aisle region, in particular in a laboratory. The service ceiling is provided with an intrinsically rigid support frame composed of profiled members which is fastened in the region of the ceiling of the room. At least one air inlet duct for feeding in fresh air, and lines for feeding in sanitary media are provided. The service ceiling is distinguished in that the support frame extends in a first plane at a distance from the ceiling of the building, and in that the air inlet duct extends above the aisle region essentially flush with the underside of the support frame, in the plane of the support frame, and in that the lines for feeding in the sanitary media extend above the air inlet duct in a second plane.