Perforated Wall Fastener With Rotating Lock for Variable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing perforated wall systems require expensive designs to accommodate variable fastening elements, limiting their versatility and ease of mounting.
Innovation Solution
A perforated wall system with a fastening element featuring a rotatable and tensionable locking element that can be easily mounted by actuating an element body, allowing for adjustable engagement with the perforated wall through multiple openings, ensuring secure fixation and easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the perforated wall is designed to accommodate variable fastening elements, then the versatility and adaptability are improved, but the manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening element is designed as a universal component that can be used with different perforated wall configurations and for various fastening purposes. The standardized design with a locking element and actuating mechanism allows the same fastening element to accommodate different wall thicknesses and opening sizes, achieving versatility without requiring multiple specialized components for different scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening element incorporates dynamic components including a rotatable locking element and a tensionable mechanism that can adapt to different installation conditions. The locking element can rotate to engage with the perforated wall, and the tensioning mechanism can adjust to accommodate varying wall thicknesses, providing adaptability through dynamic adjustment rather than fixed design
2Adaptability or versatility
If the perforated wall is designed to accommodate variable fastening elements, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening element is divided into distinct functional segments: a locking element for engagement, an element body for structural support, and an actuating element for operation. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes, reducing overall manufacturing cost while maintaining adaptability through modular assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening element is designed as a cost-effective, potentially disposable component that does not require expensive materials or complex manufacturing. The simple structural design with basic fastening mechanisms allows for economical production, making it suitable for applications where replacement may be necessary
3Reliability
If a secure fastening mechanism is implemented, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening element incorporates self-tensioning and self-locking mechanisms that automatically engage and secure the fastening without requiring complex manual operations. The tensioning mechanism automatically tightens the locking element against the perforated wall, and the locking element self-secures in the engaged position, providing reliable fastening through self-actuating features rather than complex manual procedures
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AI summary
Disclosed is a perforated wall system, having a perforated wall which includes a front side and a rear side and multiple openings in the perforated wall and at least one fastening element for fastening to the perforated wall. The fastening element includes an element body and a locking element provided on the element body for the releasable connection of the fastening element to the perforated wall at an opening in the perforated wall. The locking element projects through the opening in the perforated wall for the fastening of the fastening element.