Offset Profile Double Layer Wall System Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional double layer wall systems prioritize stability over thickness, resulting in increased thickness and reduced efficiency in space utilization.

Innovation Solution

A profile element with multiple parallel fastening surfaces and offsets allows for the arrangement of wall sections on top of each other with minimal distance between them, enhancing stability without significantly increasing the overall thickness by providing additional fastening points and surfaces for secure attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If conventional double layer wall systems are used to improve stability, then stability is improved, but thickness increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidthickness
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The profile element utilizes offset fastening surfaces that are arranged in different spatial dimensions (offset from each other in the thickness direction), allowing wall sections to be stacked vertically with minimal distance between them, thereby achieving high stability without increasing overall wall thickness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The profile element is divided into multiple distinct fastening surfaces (first, second, third offset fastening surfaces) that can independently secure different wall sections, enabling a compact double-layer configuration where each layer is securely attached at different positions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If multiple wall sections are fastened to the profile element to form a double layer, then stability is improved, but the number of fastening points increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidnumber of fastening points
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The profile element serves multiple fastening functions through its different offset fastening surfaces, where each surface can secure wall sections independently. This multi-functional design allows the single profile element to replace what would otherwise require multiple separate fastening components, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3068956B1Double layer wall system and method for preparing the double layer wall system
Publication Date: 2024.05.08 KNAUF GIPS KG
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AI summary

Double layer wall system comprising: at least one profile element having at least one first fastening surface (21) and at least one second fastening surface (22), wherein an offset (39) is provided between the first (21) and second fastening (22) surface; at least one first wall section (31), in particular first plasterboard being fastened to the first fastening surface (21), at least one second wall section (22), in particular a second plasterboard, being fastened to the second fastening surface, wherein the first (31) and second wall (32) sections are arranged on top of each other.