Thermal Insulation Mounting Plate with Curved Projection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting brackets experience heat transfer and mechanical stress issues when screwed directly to walls, leading to potential slipping and increased bending moments, which are not adequately addressed by conventional methods.
Innovation Solution
A mounting plate with a curved projection in its angular area supports the mounting bracket, reducing mechanical load and preventing slipping by distributing the load effectively, and can be made from materials like plastic or foamed aluminum for enhanced thermal insulation and strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If mounting brackets are screwed directly to the wall, then the mounting structure is simple, but heat transfer to the wall increases and mechanical stress on the bracket increases
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the mounting bracket and the wall. This plate serves as a thermal barrier to reduce heat transfer to the wall while providing a stable mounting surface. The plate is screwed to the wall and the bracket is attached to the plate, creating a thermal break in the heat transfer path.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is made from composite materials or materials with specific thermal properties that provide both structural strength and thermal insulation. This allows the plate to mechanically support the bracket while thermally isolating the wall from heat transfer.
2Device complexity
If mounting brackets are screwed directly to the wall, then the mounting structure is simple, but the bracket experiences increased bending moments and potential slipping
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate acts as a mediator that provides a larger, more stable mounting surface for the bracket. This increases the contact area and distribution of mechanical loads, reducing bending moments and preventing slipping while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate extends the mounting interface into an additional dimensional plane, providing a broader base for bracket attachment. This distributes the mechanical loads over a larger area, reducing stress concentrations and improving bracket stability.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a mounting plate with projection is used to support the bracket, then heat transfer is reduced and bracket stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate features a localized projection with a curved support surface at the specific location where the bracket contacts the plate. This local geometric modification provides targeted support and thermal break functionality without requiring complex overall plate结构设计, maintaining simplicity while achieving the desired effects.
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
The solution effectively reduces heat transfer and mechanical stress on the mounting bracket, enhancing its stability and durability while providing thermal insulation, thereby improving the overall mounting system's performance.
Implementation Method 1
the mounting bracket 2 rests with its central area 6 on the curved surface 14 of the projection 13 and is supported in this area, so that, on the one hand, the Mounting bracket 2 is prevented on the mounting plate 1 and, on the other hand, there is a certain static support effect for the mounting bracket 2, which somewhat reduces the bending stress on the mounting bracket 2 which is greatest in the corner area 15
Implementation Method 2
The mounting plate 1 according to the invention can consist of materials known per se, such as plastic. In the case of the invention, however, other materials, such as foamed aluminum for example, are also preferably used, which has both favorable strength properties and is a good thermal insulator.
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AI summary
The plate (1) has a mounting bracket (2) supported at a projection in a bracket area, where the projection is arranged in an area of edges of the plate. The projection extends over an entire width of the plate. The projection has a curved surface corresponding to a curve of a corner area (15) of the mounting bracket. A profiled upper surface is provided at a side turned towards the mounting bracket. Ribs extend to the upper surface in the curved surface of the projection, where the plate is made of thermal insulation material and foamed aluminum.