Modular Wall Structure for Sliding Doors Using Segmented Frames
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall structures with sliding doors face challenges in transportation, assembly, and adaptability due to large preformed elements, requiring multiple people and specific dimensions, limiting versatility and increasing storage costs, and struggling to fit walls of different thicknesses and non-standard dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall structure with elongated constructional elements and adaptable spring clips that can be easily transported and assembled, allowing for adjustable dimensions and compatibility with various wall thicknesses, using a single set of components to create structures of different sizes and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If preformed elements of large dimensions are used to support sliding doors, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the ease of transportation and assembly deteriorates, requiring multiple persons and increasing assembly costs
Solution Approach 1:
The preformed element is divided into multiple smaller profiled elements that can be easily transported and assembled. These profiled elements are connected through coupling means to form the complete support structure, eliminating the need to handle large, heavy single-piece elements while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The profiled elements are designed to be nestable within each other when not in use, allowing compact storage and efficient transportation. This nesting capability enables single-person handling and storage in limited spaces while providing sufficient structural support when assembled.
2Manufacturing precision
If preformed elements of fixed dimensions are used, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the adaptability to different wall thicknesses and dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed with adjustable features that allow it to adapt to different wall thicknesses and opening dimensions. The profiled elements can be positioned at varying distances from each other and adjusted vertically to match different door heights, providing a universal solution that maintains precise fit across multiple applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The profiled elements and coupling means are designed as universal components that can be used across different wall structures and door configurations. The same basic elements can accommodate various wall thicknesses, door widths, and heights through adjustable positioning and modular assembly, eliminating the need for multiple specialized preformed elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple preformed elements of different dimensions are stocked to accommodate various wall structures, then the adaptability is improved, but the storage costs and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single set of standardized profiled elements and coupling means can create support structures for walls of various thicknesses and door dimensions. The universal design allows one inventory of components to serve multiple applications through different assembly configurations, eliminating the need to stock multiple specialized preformed elements for different door sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the support structure into standardized modular profiled elements, the system achieves versatility through combinatorial assembly rather than requiring complete preformed elements in every possible size. This modular approach reduces inventory complexity while maintaining the ability to accommodate different wall and door dimensions.
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 assembly and transportation of wall structures with adjustable dimensions, reducing the need for multiple components and personnel, and allowing for flexible fitting on walls of varying thicknesses, thus lowering costs and enhancing versatility.
Implementation Method 1
adaptable spring clips
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AI summary
In an easily transported and assembled wall structure with or for sliding door, a peripheral frame (1) supports wall panels (14, 15) defining a compartment (41) for a door (16) via a first, a second, a third and a fourth rectilinear support element (10, 10Α, 11,11A) forming two pairs. The door (16) may slide along guide means (12). A respective first, second, third and fourth end element (100, 100Α, 110, 110A) is engaged with a first extremity (101a) of each rectilinear support element (10, 10Α, 11, 11A), in particular in a socket-to-plug manner, a head (105) of which comprises one or more engagement portions (106) for engagement with a respective elongate side (120) of the guide means (12).