Modular Partition Wall With Hooked Bars And Moulding Strips

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing partition wall systems are complex, expensive, time-consuming to mount and dismount, lack flexibility, and are prone to accidental disassembly, limiting configuration options and risking damage.

Innovation Solution

A frame structure comprising a first bar with multiple longitudinal hooks and an angular second bar with hooks that fit into the first bar, along with a moulding strip for secure engagement, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, and enabling multiple configuration options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a partition wall system uses a complex construction with multiple parts, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidconstruction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The partition wall is divided into modular elements (panels, columns, corner pieces) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each element has standardized connection features (grooves, protrusions) that simplify the overall construction while maintaining structural integrity through modular repetition

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple functional features are integrated into single components. For example, columns combine structural support with integrated panel mounting features, and corner pieces integrate both structural and aesthetic functions, reducing the total number of separate parts needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Strength

If a partition wall system uses a complex construction with multiple parts, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the mounting and dismounting time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidmounting time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Connection features such as grooves and protrusions are pre-formed during manufacturing, allowing for quick assembly without requiring on-site fabrication or complex alignment procedures. The elements are designed to fit together intuitively, reducing installation time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Strength

If a partition wall system uses a complex construction with multiple parts, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the appearance becomes unfavorable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidappearance

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

Connection mechanisms are extracted and hidden within the structure. The hooks engage behind the panels and are not visible from the front, while the visible surfaces maintain clean, uninterrupted lines. Structural elements like columns and corner pieces are designed with aesthetic finishes that conceal the mechanical connection details

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Different parts of the partition wall have different qualities optimized for their specific functions. Front surfaces have smooth, aesthetic finishes for visual appeal, while connection zones have textured or recessed features for mechanical engagement. This differentiation allows both strength and appearance requirements to be met in their respective locations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Device complexity

If a partition wall system uses a simple construction, then the manufacturing cost and complexity are reduced, but the stability against impacts and external influences deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconstruction simplicityVSAvoidstability against impacts

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The hook connection features use curved geometries that provide mechanical advantage. The hooks engage in a way that distributes impact forces along their curved surfaces rather than concentrating stress at single points, enhancing the connection's resistance to impact while maintaining a simple overall structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

5Ease of manufacture

If a partition wall system uses a fixed configuration, then the manufacturing and assembly process is simplified, but the flexibility and adaptability for different applications are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidconfiguration flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The standardized connection features (hooks, grooves) are universal across all element types, allowing the same connection mechanism to be used for panels, columns, and corner pieces. This universality enables a single set of manufacturing processes to produce multiple element types that can be mixed and matched in various configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2785928B1A construction and a method for building the construction

Publication Date: 2017.10.04 FB RUSTFRI ALU APS

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AI summary

A construction comprises a number of elements (15,22), a number of first and second bars (1,6) for mounting the elements and moulding strips (17) placed in the construction between the elements (15,22) and the bars (1,6) for sealing and stabilizing the construction. The first and second bars (1,6) are equipped with first and second groups of hooks adapted to engage each other when building the construction. The construction has a simple and inexpensive structure and can easy and quickly be formed to many different configurations.