Mounting strip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for securing flexible panels, such as curtains or nets, to structures often require pre-manufactured eyelets or connectors, which can be cumbersome and limit the flexibility in mounting configurations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting strip with injection-molded engagement elements, including anchor and engagement portions, that can be directly affixed to the panel, allowing for secure attachment via cords or cables without the need for separate connectors, and can be easily affixed using methods like sewing or welding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional eyelets or connectors are used to secure flexible panels, then the panel can be mounted to structures, but the mounting process becomes cumbersome and flexibility in mounting configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the eyelet/connector function directly into the mounting strip by injection molding engagement elements with through-openings onto the strip element. This integration eliminates the need for separate connectors and simplifies the mounting process while maintaining versatility in configuration options.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting strip serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, contains integrated engagement elements for various mounting configurations, and offers flexibility in installation methods. The strip element with molded engagement elements can accommodate different cord arrangements and panel types, making it a universal mounting solution.
2Reliability
If separate connectors like eyelets are manufactured and affixed to panels, then secure attachment is achieved, but the number of parts and manufacturing steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement elements are injection molded directly onto the mounting strip as an integrated component. This single-step manufacturing process eliminates the separate operations of manufacturing connectors and affixing them to panels, reducing production complexity while maintaining secure attachment reliability.
3Reliability
If multiple separate connectors are used along panel edges, then secure mounting is achieved, but the overall structure becomes more complex and harder to replace
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into a removable mounting strip containing all engagement elements, separated from the panel itself. This allows the entire mounting assembly to be replaced as a single unit without affecting the panel, significantly easing maintenance and repair operations while maintaining secure mounting 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
Provides a versatile and efficient means to secure flexible panels to structures, offering flexibility in mounting configurations and allowing for easy replacement or adjustment of the mounting strips without compromising the panel's integrity.
Implementation Method 1
at least the anchor portion is provided as an injection molded article, directly molded onto said strip element
Data Source
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.