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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plastic profiles for window and door frame assemblies lack the ability to easily integrate electrical ventilation systems and their cabling without compromising moisture protection.
Innovation Solution
The plastic profile is designed with a cross-sectional division into two hollow chambers, where one chamber is for ventilation and drainage, and the other, with an opening extending over the entire length, accommodates the cabling of the electrical ventilation system, ensuring moisture protection and easy access for installation and replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single hollow chamber is used in the plastic profile for ventilation and drainage, then the structure is simple, but electrical cabling cannot be integrated without compromising moisture protection
Solution Approach 1:
The external flap is divided into two separate hollow chambers: a first hollow chamber for ventilation and drainage functions, and a second hollow chamber specifically for accommodating electrical cabling. This segmentation allows each chamber to serve its dedicated function while protecting the wiring from moisture through the separation provided by the profile structure.
2Ease of manufacture
If the plastic profile is designed with multiple hollow chambers for electrical integration, then electrical systems can be easily integrated, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The plastic profile is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides structural support, ventilation, drainage, and electrical cable accommodation. The standardized two-chamber design allows the same profile structure to serve multiple purposes throughout the window or door frame assembly, simplifying the overall manufacturing process despite the increased functional complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a plastic profile (1) for a door and/or window frame assembly (11) with a rebate base (3) and an outer overlap (2) with at least one hollow chamber (5), wherein the outer overlap (2) in cross-section, in the direction from an outer surface (9) facing away from the rebate base (3) to a side (10) facing the rebate base (3), comprises at least one hollow chamber (5) facing the outer surface (9) and a hollow chamber (5') facing the side (10) facing the rebate base (3). Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a frame assembly (11), wherein at least one of the profile members forming the frame assembly (10) is made of such a plastic profile (1).