Dry-Hang Panel Coupling Assembly for Flexible Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for mounting architectural decoration panels, such as wet overlaying and sticking, face issues like adhesive failure, salt-petering, limited size and thickness constraints, high construction costs, and difficulty in dismounting and reusing panels, while dry-hang methods require thick panels and complex steel frames, leading to inefficiencies and environmental concerns.
Innovation Solution
A dry-hang structure using an aluminum skeleton with a composite material backing and a coupling assembly that allows for flexible size selection and easy mounting/dismounting, utilizing frictional forces and screws for stability and simplicity, eliminating the need for chemical adhesives and enabling panel reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wet overlaying method is used to mount architectural decoration panel, then the panel can be fixed on wall surface, but the adhesive force is insufficient causing panel to fall off and alkali components cause salt-petering on surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical adhesive system with a mechanical dry-hang system. The coupling assembly with clamping structure mechanically secures the panel to the skeleton, eliminating reliance on adhesive force and preventing salt-petering caused by alkali components in cement mortar.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a coupling assembly as an intermediary component between the architectural decoration panel and the mounting skeleton. This coupling assembly includes a clamping structure that mechanically connects the panel to the skeleton, providing reliable fixation without direct contact between adhesive and panel surface.
2Reliability
If sticking method is used with special adhesive, then panel can be glued on wall surface, but the panel is easy to break on impact and adhesive aging causes surface to fall off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical adhesive system with a mechanical dry-hang system. The coupling assembly with clamping structure mechanically secures the panel to the skeleton, eliminating reliance on adhesive force and preventing salt-petering caused by alkali components in cement mortar.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate components: the panel, the coupling assembly, and the skeleton. This segmentation allows the panel to be independently replaceable and maintains its structural integrity by not relying on adhesive bonds that weaken over time.
3Reliability
If conventional dry-hang method is used with steel frame, then panel can be hung on wall surface, but the structure is sophisticated requiring thick panels and increasing construction load
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining aluminum alloy skeleton with wooden or composite panel components. The aluminum skeleton provides sufficient strength with reduced weight compared to steel frames, while the coupling assembly integrates different materials to achieve both lightweight construction and mounting reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameter of the skeleton from steel to aluminum alloy, reducing the density and construction load by approximately one-third while maintaining structural strength. The coupling assembly design also allows for thinner panels compared to conventional dry-hang methods.
4Reliability
If conventional dry-hang method is used, then panel can be mounted on wall, but dismounting is difficult and panels cannot be repeatedly utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic coupling mechanism where the clamping structure can be easily engaged and disengaged from the skeleton through screw adjustment. This allows the panel to be securely mounted during use but easily removed when needed, enabling repeated utilization and flexible reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate components: the panel, the coupling assembly, and the skeleton. This segmentation allows the panel to be independently replaceable and maintains its structural integrity by not relying on adhesive bonds that weaken over time.
5Weight of stationary object
If aluminum skeleton is used instead of steel frame, then construction load is reduced, but mounting strength may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining aluminum alloy skeleton with wooden or composite panel components. The aluminum skeleton provides sufficient strength with reduced weight compared to steel frames, while the coupling assembly integrates different materials to achieve both lightweight construction and mounting reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameter of the skeleton from steel to aluminum alloy, reducing the density and construction load by approximately one-third while maintaining structural strength. The coupling assembly design also allows for thinner panels compared to conventional dry-hang methods.
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
This solution reduces material loss, lightens construction loads, allows for quick and safe installation by non-professionals, promotes environmental sustainability through recyclable panels, and lowers costs while maintaining stability and safety.
Implementation Method 1
a friction face on the surface of the coupling assembly tightly leans against a friction face on the side wall of the transverse skeleton mounting groove
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AI summary
The present invention provides an architectural decoration panel dry-hang structure free in mounting-dismounting and flexible in size combination, wherein the architectural decoration panel dry-hang structure is provided with a vertical keel frame fixed on a wall surface, a transverse skeleton nut is disposed inside a vertical keel frame mounting groove on the vertical keel frame, the transverse skeleton nut is of a rectangle shape and has two opposite curved angles, a transverse skeleton is located outside the vertical keel frame, a transverse skeleton screw is screwed with the transverse skeleton nut after traversing the transverse skeleton, and the curved angles of the transverse skeleton nut lean against the side wall of the vertical keel frame mounting groove; and a coupling assembly disposed at the back of an architectural decoration panel component is inserted in a transverse skeleton mounting groove provided for the transverse skeleton so that the architectural decoration panel component is hung on the transverse skeleton. The present invention realizes high security, simple structure, convenient and quick mounting, environment protection and free of contamination of an architectural decoration panel mounting structure, and saving the cost.