Modular Floor Cladding with Groove-Mounted Profiles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current installation arrangements for balconies and stair railings do not offer prefabricated, modular, and adjustable solutions that can be quickly assembled on-site, requiring individual cladding and fixing methods for ceilings.
Innovation Solution
A modular installation arrangement featuring a profile body with a groove-shaped mounting recess for a vertically oriented fuse body, multi-part cladding with connection profiles, and a cover body that can be easily assembled and disassembled without tools, incorporating drainage and optional lighting features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If individual cladding and plastering methods are used for floor slabs, then the floor slab can be customized to fit individual dimensions, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cladding system is divided into modular components including a profile body with mounting recesses, separate cover elements, and connecting profiles that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while enabling quick on-site assembly without time-consuming individual cladding work.
Solution Approach 2:
The profile body and cover elements are pre-manufactured with integrated mounting features and precise dimensions before delivery to the construction site. The groove-shaped mounting recesses and corresponding retaining elements are prepared in advance, allowing for rapid assembly without requiring time-consuming on-site customization or individual cladding operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional individual cladding methods are used, then the floor slab can be adapted to various shapes and sizes, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The profile body is designed as a universal component with groove-shaped mounting recesses that can accommodate different cover elements and retain various types of retaining elements (glass panes, panels, etc.). The connecting profiles provide standardized mounting interfaces that work across different floor slab configurations, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining adaptability to various shapes and sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting profiles serve as intermediary components between the profile body and the floor slab, providing a standardized interface that simplifies the assembly process. These intermediaries with integrated mounting features eliminate the need for complex individual cladding and fixing operations while maintaining the ability to adapt to different floor slab geometries.
3Productivity
If prefabricated modular systems are implemented, then on-site assembly time is reduced, but the system must be designed to accommodate individually shaped ceilings
Solution Approach 1:
The modular cladding system is designed with flexible components that can be dynamically configured to match individually shaped ceilings. The profile body and cover elements can be arranged in different configurations and orientations, and the connecting profiles can be positioned to accommodate various ceiling geometries, enabling rapid assembly while adapting to non-standard shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses segmented modular components that can be independently positioned and assembled to match the specific geometry of the ceiling. The profile body with its groove-shaped mounting recesses and the separate cover elements can be configured in different arrangements to accommodate individually shaped ceilings, maintaining both productivity and adaptability.
4Ease of operation
If simple cover plate mounting is used, then installation becomes easy and quick, but the connection between cover plate and floor slab must be secure
Solution Approach 1:
The cover element is inserted into the groove-shaped mounting recess of the profile body, creating a nested configuration where the cover element fits securely within the profile structure. This nesting arrangement provides both easy installation through simple insertion and reliable connection through the integrated groove-shaped mounting feature that prevents displacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The groove-shaped mounting recess and corresponding retaining element design allows the cover element to be self-securing through its own geometry. The cover element's shape complements the mounting recess, creating a self-aligning and self-securing connection that requires no additional fastening operations while ensuring reliable attachment.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an installation arrangement for a floor slab (6), in particular a floor slab (6) made of concrete, comprising: - a profile body (1) designed for mounting on the floor slab (6) with a groove-shaped, elongated mounting recess (5) open upwards in a mounting position, into which a preferably plate-shaped securing element can be inserted; - a multi-part cladding with an upper connecting profile (2) associated with the profile body (1), with a lower connecting profile (3) designed for mounting on the floor slab (6), and with a cover body (4) which, in the mounting position, at least partially covers the floor slab (6) and/or the profile body (1) and/or the upper connecting profile (2) and/or the lower connecting profile (3).wherein the cover body (4) of the cladding is inserted in the assembly position into an upwardly open support groove (7) of the lower connection profile (3) and wherein the cover body (4) is additionally fixed to the upper connection profile (2) of the cladding and/or the profile body (1).