Modular Radiator Wall Mounting Rails for Fast Precise Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator fastening systems require multiple types of mounting rails for different radiator sizes and designs, leading to complex assembly and handling difficulties, as well as the need for various components to be kept on hand by installers.
Innovation Solution
A modular system comprising interchangeable upper and lower parts with a base body, where the upper and lower parts can be connected to form a mounting rail, allowing for adjustable length and orientation, and a connecting element that fixes two support rails in a rotationally fixed manner, simplifying assembly and reducing the number of components needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of mounting rails are used for different radiator types, then the system can accommodate various radiator sizes and designs, but the device complexity and number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail is designed with a universal base body that can accommodate different radiator types through interchangeable upper and lower parts. The base body remains constant while only the end parts need to be changed, allowing one base body to serve multiple functions for different radiator configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail is divided into three main segments: a base body and two interchangeable end parts (upper and lower parts). This segmentation allows the base body to remain while only the end parts are swapped depending on the radiator type, reducing the overall number of components needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of mounting rails are kept on hand, then different radiator types can be installed, but the ease of operation and handling is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The universal base body serves as a multi-functional component that can work with different end parts to accommodate various radiator types. Installers only need to keep multiple end parts rather than multiple complete mounting rails, significantly reducing inventory complexity and handling burden.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting rails are used without modular design, then assembly is simpler for each specific type, but the loss of time for selecting and switching between different rail types increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail system is pre-configured with a universal base body and standardized interchangeable end parts. This preliminary design allows installers to quickly swap end parts without complex assembly or disassembly procedures, reducing the time needed to adapt to different radiator types.
4Ease of manufacture
If fixed-length mounting rails are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but the adaptability to different radiator sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rail is segmented into a base body and interchangeable end parts of different lengths. This allows the base body to be manufactured once in a standard configuration, while only the end parts need variation to accommodate different radiator sizes, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving adaptability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system for fastening a radiator to a wall, with two support rails (1; 1') which, when used as intended, each have a lower part (4; 4') and an upper part (5; 5') and extend vertically , and a connecting element (2; 2') that extends horizontally when used as intended, the support rails (1, 1; 1', 1') being arranged on the connecting element (2; 2') in a rotationally fixed manner, and the support rails (1 , 1; 1', 1') are slidably arranged on the connecting element (2; 2'), characterized by a leveling device which is arranged on the connecting element (2, 2').