Modular Polyomino Pre-Wall System for Sanitary Installations
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing stud frame pre-wall construction systems are time-consuming to assemble and require complex static calculations, leading to potential over- or under-dimensioning issues during installation.
Innovation Solution
A modular pre-wall construction system using prefabricated polyomino elements made of wood or fiber composite materials, with standardized cross-sectional areas of 15mm multiples, allowing for simplified assembly and adaptation to structural requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional stud frame systems with individual work steps are used, then the framework can be assembled with basic materials, but the assembly time is very time-consuming and requires complex static calculations
Solution Approach 1:
The framework is divided into modular block elements with standardized polyomino cross-sections that can be pre-fabricated and assembled like building blocks. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex on-site calculations and reduces assembly time while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The block elements are pre-fabricated with standardized polyomino cross-sections before delivery to the construction site. This preliminary action includes pre-calculating structural requirements and pre-assembling components, which eliminates complex on-site calculations and reduces assembly time.
2Manufacturing precision
If elements are assembled according to installer's assessment, then the framework can be constructed with basic materials, but there is a risk of over- or under-dimensioning and considerable time is spent on creating correct dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The invention standardizes the cross-sectional dimensions of all block elements to polyomino shapes with side lengths that are multiples of 15mm. This parameter standardization eliminates dimensional uncertainty and ensures consistent, precise assembly without requiring complex calculations or adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized polyomino cross-sections serve multiple functions: they provide structural integrity, ensure precise dimensional compatibility across all elements, and simplify assembly procedures. This universal standardization applies to all block elements in the system.
3Ease of operation
If the framework uses standardized polyomino cross-sections with 15mm multiples, then assembly is simplified and time is reduced, but the elements require precise manufacturing to maintain coordination
Solution Approach 1:
By standardizing all cross-sectional dimensions to polyomino shapes with side lengths that are multiples of 15mm, the invention creates a coordinated system where precise manufacturing becomes straightforward. The standardized parameters simplify both manufacturing and assembly while ensuring compatibility across all elements.
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AI summary
A stud wall (1) as a pre-wall construction system for sanitary installations for subsequent installation in existing rooms, wherein the stud wall (1) connects horizontal and vertical block elements (2a-c), connecting elements (14a-e) and top elements (12a-f) and in the space between the connected elements (2a-c, 14a-c, 12a-f) at least parts of sanitary installations are installed and held, wherein the stud wall (1) is at least partially covered by at least one cover plate (20), wherein for universally adaptable installation of the pre-wall construction system the stud wall (1) is modularly assembled from the prefabricated elements (2a-c, 14a-c, 12a-f) as a modular system, the cross-sectional areas of which each consist of a polyomino, the squares (21) of which define the smallest unit of the pre-wall construction system.