Rotating Panel Attachment Member for Self-Aligning Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional brackets used in roofing and construction applications often misalign during installation, leading to tedious and potentially hazardous installation processes due to their inability to accommodate deviations in installation angle and width variances between panels.
Innovation Solution
An attachment member with a base portion and side portions featuring non-linear arms that allow for rotation, enabling self-alignment and easier installation of panels by positioning panels within insertion cavities, thereby accommodating offset installations and varying roof pitches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional brackets are used to align sheathing panels, then panel alignment is attempted, but the brackets become misaligned during installation due to inability to accommodate installation angle deviations and panel width variances
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with movable arms that can rotate and adjust their positions dynamically. The arms are connected to the base portion through rotation points, allowing them to move and adapt to variations in panel alignment and installation angles, thereby maintaining effective alignment function throughout the installation process
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket incorporates adjustable parameters through its movable arms that can change their orientation and position. This allows the bracket to accommodate different panel width variances and installation angle deviations by adjusting the arm positions rather than requiring precise initial alignment
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional brackets are used for panel alignment, then alignment function is provided, but installation becomes tedious and potentially hazardous
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed to be self-aligning through its movable arms that automatically adjust to the correct position as panels are installed. The arms rotate into place based on the panel positions, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and precise pre-alignment by the installer
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic movement of the arms allows them to adapt to panel variations during installation, providing continuous alignment functionality without requiring installer intervention or multiple adjustment steps, thereby reducing installation time and complexity
3Manufacturing precision
If brackets are designed for precise alignment, then alignment accuracy is improved, but adaptability to varying roof pitches and installation deviations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket employs movable arms with rotation capabilities that allow continuous adjustment to match varying roof pitches and installation deviations while maintaining accurate panel alignment. The arms can dynamically adapt their orientation to accommodate different geometric conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design incorporates variable parameters through its movable arms that can change their orientation angles and positions. This enables the bracket to adapt to different roof pitches and installation conditions while maintaining precise alignment function through adjusted arm configurations
Data Source
AI summary
An attachment member is provided herein that includes a base portion configured to be positioned between a first panel and a second panel. A first side portion and a second side portion are respectively positioned on opposing sides of the base portion, the first side portion defining first and second arms and the second side portion defining third and fourth arms, wherein each of the first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm define a non-linear boundary.