Modular Structural Louvers With Integrated Support for Faster Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The construction of buildings with large louvered walls for data storage units is complex, requiring on-site installation of structural supports, louvers, dampers, actuators, and wiring, leading to delays, errors, and limited airflow space due to structural walls obstructing airflow.
Innovation Solution
Pre-assembled modular louvered wall systems with integrated vertical and horizontal structural supports that include louvers, dampers, actuators, and wiring, allowing for rapid installation and minimizing the need for additional structural walls, thus increasing airflow space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If on-site installation of structural supports, louvers, dampers, actuators, and wiring is performed, then the building can be constructed with functional louvered walls, but construction time is extended and errors may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete louver modules including structural supports, louvers, dampers, actuators, and wiring off-site before installation. This eliminates on-site construction delays and reduces errors by performing all assembly steps in a controlled manufacturing environment, thereby resolving the contradiction between installation quality and construction time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the louvered wall system into modular units that can be manufactured independently and then assembled on-site. Each module is a self-contained unit with all components pre-assembled, allowing for quality control during manufacturing while enabling rapid installation at the building site, thus resolving the time-quality contradiction.
2Strength
If vertical and horizontal structural walls are constructed to provide support, then structural soundness is ensured, but airflow space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing louver modules that simultaneously serve multiple functions: they provide structural support through integrated vertical and horizontal members, enable airflow through louvers, and offer thermal control through dampers. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate structural walls, thereby ensuring structural soundness while maximizing airflow space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges structural support functions with louver functionality into a single integrated module. The vertical and horizontal structural members are combined with the louver assembly, creating a unified structure that both supports the building and enables airflow, thus resolving the contradiction between structural strength and airflow space.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are installed on-site, then flexibility in installation is maintained, but installation complexity and potential errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling all louver components including structural supports, louvers, dampers, actuators, and wiring off-site. This reduces on-site installation complexity to simple module attachment while maintaining flexibility through modular design, thereby resolving the contradiction between installation flexibility and complexity.
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AI summary
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for providing pre-assembled modular structural louvered systems that include structural supports and louvers, and may also include dampers, actuators and wiring in pre-assembled modules that may be transported to a building site, tilted up into place, and installed. Embodiments of the present invention also provide methods and apparatus for providing pre-assembled modular structural louvered systems which include integrated vertical and horizontal structural supports, allowing for the elimination of some vertical and horizontal wall structures in a building by relying on the structural support provided in the modular louvered systems, thereby making more space available in the building for louvers and airflow.