Mounting strip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for flexible panels, such as curtains and nets, often require pre-manufactured eyelets or connectors that need to be affixed to the panels, which can be cumbersome and limit flexibility in mounting configurations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting strip comprising a strip element with injection-molded engagement elements, each featuring an anchor portion and an engagement portion with a through-opening, allowing for direct and flexible mounting of panels without the need for pre-manufactured connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If pre-manufactured eyelets or connectors are affixed to panels, then mounting functionality is provided, but manufacturing complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the strip element and engagement elements into a single integrated mounting strip component. The engagement elements are directly formed on the strip element, eliminating the need for separate pre-manufactured connectors and eyelets that would need to be affixed to panels. This merging reduces the number of parts and simplifies both manufacturing and installation processes while maintaining full mounting functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pre-manufactured connectors are used, then panel mounting is enabled, but installation time and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement elements are pre-formed and integrated onto the strip element during manufacturing, but the actual attachment to panels is deferred until installation time. This allows the mounting strip to be prepared in advance with all necessary mounting features already in place, eliminating the need for on-site affixing of separate connectors and reducing installation time and labor requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for mounting, then functionality is achieved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate mounting components (strip element and engagement elements) into a single integrated mounting strip. This unified structure allows for easier handling, attachment, and operation during installation and use, while maintaining all necessary mounting functionalities through the integrated engagement elements.
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 provides a versatile and efficient method for mounting flexible panels, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of connection elements, and enabling flexible orientations and configurations without the need for pre-manufactured connectors.
Implementation Method 1
at least the anchor portion is provided as an injection molded article, directly molded onto said strip element
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AI summary
A mounting strip includes a strip element and a plurality of engagement elements. Each engagement element includes: an anchor portion configured for anchoring the respective engagement element to the strip element; and an engagement portion including a through-opening. At least the anchor portion is provided as an injection molded article, directly molded onto the strip element.