Partition Wall Two-Piece Columns Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing partition wall systems require more material and are slower to assemble, making them cumbersome and labor-intensive, especially when trying to erect them quickly or by a single person.
Innovation Solution
The partition wall system uses two-piece columns composed of half-columns that are fastened directly to a base, with laminar separating elements attached to these columns, allowing for quicker assembly and reduced material usage, featuring a U-shaped base for secure fastening and articulation for easy assembly at corners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional partition wall systems with separate bases and frames are used, then structural stability is ensured, but material consumption increases and assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The column is divided into two separate half-columns that are assembled together. Each half-column is fastened directly to the base, eliminating the need for separate frames and reducing material consumption while maintaining structural stability. This segmentation allows for faster assembly as components are pre-fabricated and only need to be joined at the site.
Solution Approach 2:
The base and column support function are merged into a single integrated base structure. The base directly supports the half-columns without requiring separate frame elements, reducing the overall number of components and assembly steps while ensuring stable fastening to the subsurface.
2Ease of operation
If traditional partition wall systems with multiple components are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but assembly complexity increases and labor intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the column into two half-columns that can be independently handled and assembled, the system becomes easier to install. Each half-column can be separately fastened to the base, simplifying the assembly process and reducing the skill level required compared to handling entire columns and frames.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame element is extracted and eliminated from the system. The half-columns directly fasten to the base and to each other, removing the intermediate frame component. This reduction in components simplifies the assembly process and reduces the number of connection operations required.
3Ease of manufacture
If single-piece columns are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but material efficiency decreases and assembly flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The column is segmented into two half-columns that can be manufactured separately from the same blank. This allows for optimized cross-sectional shapes that improve material efficiency while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through the use of identical extrusion profiles that can be produced using the same tooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The half-columns are designed with asymmetric cross-sectional shapes that are mirror images of each other. This asymmetry allows for optimized material distribution and structural efficiency while both halves can be produced from the same extrusion blank using identical manufacturing processes.
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AI summary
A partition wall includes two columns, which are elongated with respect to respective column axes. The columns are arranged to be spaced apart from one another in parallel. A plurality of bases is provided. A portion of the columns is associated with a respective single base, which is fastened at a lower end of the relevant column. All bases can be fastened to a common subsurface. A laminar separating element is fastened between two adjacent columns. The columns each include two separate half-columns which are elongated with respect to the associated column axis, and abut one another transversely to the respective column axis. The half-columns are directly fastened to the associated base. An associated laminar separating element is directly fastened to at least one half-column of a two-piece column. A corresponding base and a method for assembling the partition wall are disclosed.