Modular Display Panel Assembly for Uneven Building Facade Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display systems face challenges in mounting and servicing of large-scale displays on the outside of a building that are often situated so that the walls of the building are constructed of brick, stone, and other materials that may be strong in compression, but weak in tension. The tension component of the structural load created by mounting a display system onto the outside of a building that is not addressed in tension. The tension component of the structural load created by mounting a display system to the outside of a building that is not addressed in tension. The tension component of the structural load created by mounting a display system to the outside of a building that is not addressed in tension.
Innovation Solution
A modular display system comprising a plurality of display modules assembled onto a support frame, with each module having light emitting elements and alignment features to maintain uniform spacing and alignment, allowing installation and servicing from the viewing plane or backside, and adaptable to various mounting environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a large display system is mounted on the outside of a building, then the visual display impact is improved, but the tension load on the building structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into multiple modular display panels that can be independently mounted and supported. This segmentation allows the total weight and tension load to be distributed across multiple attachment points and support structures, reducing the concentration of force on any single point of the building facade.
Solution Approach 2:
A support frame structure serves as an intermediary between the display system and the building facade. This intermediate structure provides additional support and load distribution capabilities, allowing the display to be mounted without directly transferring all tension forces to the building's brick or stone materials.
2Length of moving object
If the display system thickness is increased, then the viewing distance is improved, but the air rights encroachment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display modules are designed with nested or overlapping support structures that allow the display panels to be positioned at an optimal viewing distance while minimizing the overall thickness protruding from the building facade. The support frame system is configured to provide structural support while maintaining a compact profile.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the building outer envelope is used for mounting, then the installation location is improved, but the mounting surface uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable mounting brackets and leveling mechanisms at each display panel location. These local adjustments compensate for the unevenness of the building's brick or stone facade, allowing each panel to be individually positioned to achieve a uniform overall display surface despite variations in the underlying mounting substrate.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system includes adjustable and movable components that allow for dynamic positioning and alignment of display panels. This enables the installation team to adapt to irregular building surfaces by making real-time adjustments during installation, ensuring uniform spacing and alignment across the entire display system.
4Ease of operation
If the display system is mounted in a cantilevered configuration, then the viewing accessibility is improved, but the structural tension load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame system incorporates counterbalancing elements and distributed support structures that reduce the net tension load on the building facade. By strategically positioning support points and using rigid frame construction, the system counteracts the cantilevered moment forces, allowing the display to extend outward for better viewing accessibility while minimizing the tension forces transmitted to the building structure.
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AI summary
Disclosed are embodiments of display modules, assemblies of display modules, and systems of display modules. Display modules have a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and providing a highly uniform visual effect. Alignment and complementary alignment features enable the alignment of adjacent display modules and the creation of large displays from a plurality of aligned display modules. Features to grip and retain a support frame are provided. Modules and systems have features that permit installation and removal from the front side of the display. A system of modular support frames works cooperatively with the display modules, adapting to different mounting environments, and thereby providing large modular displays with desirable properties.