Multi-Groove Base Profile for Balcony Drainage and Railing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing balcony and terrace drainage systems are complex to assemble, lead to uncontrolled water flow, and do not allow for a stable and secure attachment of railings, while also not meeting modern facade design requirements.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece base profile with a multiple groove profile and channel profile that serves as a modular system for water drainage and flexible railing attachment, featuring multiple grooves for various bracket attachments and filling elements, allowing for adjustable and secure railing support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate supporting profiles and end profiles are used for drainage and railing attachment, then drainage function is provided, but assembly complexity increases and facade design requirements are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the supporting profile and end profile into a single integrated base profile that serves both drainage and railing attachment functions. The base profile includes a channel construction for water drainage and multiple grooves for mounting consoles, eliminating the need for separate supporting and end profiles while simplifying assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The base profile is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides water drainage through its channel construction and serves as a mounting structure for railings via its grooves and console attachment capabilities. This universal design reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
2Reliability
If multiple separate components are used for drainage and railing support, then functional requirements are met, but assembly time and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base profile integrates drainage channels and railing mounting grooves into a single component that is installed in one step. This eliminates the need for separate installation of supporting profiles, end profiles, and drainage systems, significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The base profile is pre-configured with channels and grooves during manufacturing, so that when installed, it immediately provides both drainage capability and railing attachment points without requiring additional assembly steps or adjustments on-site.
3Ease of operation
If conventional drainage systems are used, then water drainage is provided, but water flow control is poor and facade design requirements are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage channel is integrated directly into the base profile structure, allowing water to be guided and controlled along a predetermined path from the balcony floor to the drainage outlet. This eliminates the need for separate drainage components while providing effective water flow control.
Data Source
AI summary
A base profile (100) is proposed for arranging balcony cladding on a building structure (200), wherein the base profile (100) is formed in one piece and has a multi-groove profile (10) and a channel profile (12) for water drainage.