Toothed Louvre Clamp Assembly for Precise Façade Angle Setting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ensuring accurate and efficient installation of louvres at precise angles on building walls or façades is challenging, particularly for high-rise buildings, and concealing fixings or mounting means is desirable for aesthetic purposes.
Innovation Solution
A building louvre assembly with an elongate mounting element and clamp system featuring meshing teeth allows for accurate angular positioning and concealment of mounting elements using separate covers, enabling easy installation without visible fasteners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional mounting methods are used, then installation is simpler, but angular positioning precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into discrete angular positions using teeth on the mounting element that engage with corresponding teeth on the clamp. This segmentation allows precise angular positioning at predetermined intervals while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The teeth engagement mechanism acts as an intermediary between the mounting element and clamp, providing precise angular positioning without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms. The teeth serve as a mechanical mediator that translates rotational position into discrete angular increments.
2Shape
If mounting elements and clamps are exposed, then installation is easier, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The covering system is segmented into separate cover portions that can be independently installed over different parts of the mounting mechanism. This allows the aesthetic covering function to be added without complicating the installation process, as each cover portion can be installed separately over the exposed mounting elements.
3Shape
If multiple separate covers are used, then aesthetic concealment improves, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The separate cover portions serve multiple functions: they conceal the mounting elements and clamp from view for aesthetic purposes, while also potentially serving as protective elements during installation and providing a clean finished appearance. This multi-functionality justifies the use of multiple parts.
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AI summary
A building louvre assembly (10) comprising: a louvre (14) having an elongate louvre body (18) and an elongate mounting element (20), a longitudinal extent of the elongate mounting element (20) at least in part extending alongside at least a portion of a longitudinal extent of the louvre body (18), the elongate mounting element (20) including teeth (24); and a clamp (16) for being supported by a building wall (21) or building façade, the clamp (16) having a receiver (28) for clamping on at least a portion of the elongate mounting element (20), the receiver (28) having teeth (34) configured to mesh with the teeth (24) of the elongate mounting element (20) so that the louvre (14) can be mounted at angular increments relative to the clamp (16).