Method for installing a radiant panel and a mounting device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional radiant heating and cooling panel installation methods require drilling into the ceiling, leading to water damage and aesthetic issues, and do not allow for slim, integrated designs as demanded by modern architecture and design standards.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device comprising a frame with a spring part and a holder part allows radiant panels to be attached to ceilings without drilling, using a spring mechanism to support the panels securely and reduce installation space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods using brackets or angle irons are used to attach panels to the ceiling, then the panels can be securely mounted, but drilling into the panel increases the risk of water damage and creates aesthetic problems
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into separate components: a ceiling-mounted support structure and a panel attachment mechanism. The panel is secured through a clipping system that distributes mounting points across multiple locations, preventing concentrated stress and water infiltration at single drill holes.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting device acts as an intermediary between the ceiling structure and the radiant panel. This intermediate component provides a secure attachment interface without requiring direct drilling into the panel, thereby eliminating water damage risks while maintaining mounting reliability.
2Reliability
If traditional brackets or angle irons are used to mount panels, then secure attachment is achieved, but the aesthetic appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The visible mounting components are extracted from the panel surface and relocated to the ceiling structure. The mounting device is designed so that only minimal, aesthetically pleasing elements are visible at the panel edge, while the functional mounting mechanism remains concealed in the ceiling space.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device provides different qualities at different locations: a robust, functional attachment mechanism at the ceiling interface and a sleek, minimal profile at the panel interface. This local differentiation ensures both secure mounting and aesthetic appearance.
3Ease of manufacture
If free hanging or closed hanging ceiling methods are used, then installation is simple, but integration into room space is poor and slimmer constructions are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates adjustable and adaptable features that allow it to accommodate different ceiling configurations and panel sizes. The system can be dynamically configured to achieve slim profiles and integrated appearances while maintaining simple installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed as a universal solution that can be applied to various ceiling types and panel configurations. It combines the installation simplicity of free-hanging methods with the integrated appearance of surface-mounted systems, serving multiple functional requirements simultaneously.
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
Enables easy, damage-free installation and removal of radiant panels directly to ceilings, reducing the need for customization and minimizing space usage while maintaining aesthetic integrity.
Implementation Method 1
The spring part (7) comprises a spring (4), a spring nest (3) and a spring nest holder (2)
Implementation Method 2
the push of the first side of the radiant panel towards the spring parts (7) is released such that the radiant panel places onto the frames of the mounting devices and the radiant panel is supported by the spring parts (7)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for installing a radiant panel by means of a mounting device. The mounting device comprises a frame (1), a spring part (7) at the first end of the frame and a holder part (8) at the second end of the frame. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding mounting device for installing a radiant panel.