Mounting plate for a modular wall sleeve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall boxes are inflexible and require multiple versions to meet varying functional needs, leading to high costs and complexity due to the need for replacement when function changes or additional functions are required.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall box design featuring a mounting plate with interchangeable components, including air outlet panels, insect screens, and adapters, allowing for customizable configurations to adapt to local conditions and customer requirements without the need for multiple pre-fabricated wall boxes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional wall boxes are designed with fixed functions, then manufacturing and installation are simplified, but adaptability to different functional requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wall box is divided into separate functional modules: a mounting plate and interchangeable air outlet panels. Each panel can be independently manufactured and then attached to the mounting plate, allowing simple production of individual components while enabling versatile combinations to meet different functional requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is designed as a universal base that can accommodate multiple types of air outlet panels with different functions (e.g., insect screens, adjustable vents, decorative covers). This universal mounting structure enables a single product platform to serve multiple functions by simply changing the panel module.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pre-fabricated wall box versions are produced to meet varying functional needs, then adaptability improves, but device complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of producing multiple complete pre-fabricated wall box versions, the system segments the product into a common mounting plate and separate interchangeable panels. This reduces manufacturing complexity by standardizing the mounting structure while allowing functional variation through panel selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple functional possibilities into a single mounting plate design that can accept various panel types. This consolidation reduces the need for multiple separate product lines, simplifying inventory management and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining functional versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional wall boxes require replacement when function changes are needed, then functional requirements are met, but loss of time and increased costs occur
Solution Approach 1:
The wall box system transitions from a static, fixed-function design to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The interchangeable panels can be easily attached and detached from the mounting plate, allowing the functional characteristics of the wall box to change dynamically based on user needs without requiring complete replacement of the unit.
Solution Approach 2:
When functional requirements change, instead of discarding the entire wall box unit, the system allows selective removal of the outdated panel while retaining the mounting plate and other functional components. This recovery of reusable parts reduces waste and minimizes replacement time and costs.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a mounting plate for a modular wall box, the mounting plate having a front side, a rear side and an air passage opening connecting the front side and the rear side. However, there is a need for a wall box whose functions can be put together as individually as possible and adapted to local conditions and individual customer requirements. To solve this problem, the invention proposes a mounting plate of the aforementioned type for a modular wall box, with at least one air outlet pipe receptacle being arranged on the back of the mounting plate, which is designed in such a way that an air outlet pipe on the wall side can be detachably fastened to the air outlet pipe receptacle of the mounting plate, and the Front side of the mounting plate has at least one air outlet panel receptacle, which is designed such that an air outlet panel can be releasably fastened to the air outlet panel receptacle.