Preassembled Electrical Wiring Assembly for Building Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current building techniques require multiple site visits by installers due to fragmented work processes, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs, with prior art solutions not adequately addressing the need for flexible and efficient electrical wiring installations that can span multiple building layers.

Innovation Solution

A preassembled and predetermined electrical wiring assembly in a roll, featuring flexible cables and junctions made of water-impermeable and durable materials, designed for easy installation and adaptability, allowing for quick setup and reduced site visits, with the ability to be rolled out and integrated into building structures like cover floors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional fragmented installation methods are used, then installers can adapt to existing building structures, but the number of site visits increases and installation efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of site visits
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical wiring assembly is preassembled with junctions and cables integrated into a housing structure before arrival at the building site. This preliminary preparation allows the entire assembly to be installed in a single site visit, eliminating the need for multiple visits required by traditional fragmented installation methods where conducts, sockets, and switches are installed separately at different times.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple electrical components (cables, junctions, sockets, switches) into a single integrated housing assembly. This merging of previously separate installation tasks into one unified preassembled unit enables the installer to complete all electrical wiring work in a single site visit, dramatically improving productivity and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Productivity

If preassembled wiring assemblies are used, then installation speed increases, but adaptability to different building layouts decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidadaptability to building layouts
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical wiring assembly is divided into modular components including a housing, multiple cables, junctions, and terminal devices that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows the assembly to be adapted to different building layouts while maintaining the benefit of preassembly, as each module can be positioned and connected according to specific building requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The housing and cable assembly incorporates flexible elements that allow dynamic adjustment during installation. The cables can be routed in different configurations, and the housing can be positioned at various locations, enabling the preassembled unit to adapt to different building layouts while still providing the speed advantage of preassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If traditional installation methods are used, then detailed wiring configurations can be achieved, but material waste increases due to multiple site visits and adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring configuration precisionVSAvoidmaterial waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The precise wiring configuration is established during the preassembly process in the factory, where cables can be precisely routed and connected under controlled conditions. This eliminates the need for on-site adjustments and rework that occur with traditional installation methods, thereby preventing material waste while maintaining high wiring configuration precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By combining all wiring components into a single preassembled unit with predetermined configurations, the patent eliminates the iterative process of installation and adjustment required by traditional methods. This merging approach ensures that materials are used efficiently with minimal waste, as the assembly is designed to fit the building requirements from the outset without requiring multiple visits for modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If flexible cables and junctions are used in preassembled units, then installation adaptability improves, but protection against water and mechanical damage decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidprotection against water and damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is designed as a protective shell that encloses the flexible cables and junctions. This flexible housing provides mechanical protection and water resistance while still allowing the internal components to maintain their flexibility for adaptation during installation. The housing acts as a barrier that protects the vulnerable flexible elements without constraining their movement or routing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible cables and junctions are nested within the protective housing structure. This nesting arrangement allows the flexible components to maintain their adaptability for installation while being shielded by the outer housing from water and mechanical damage. The housing serves as a protective container that preserves the reliability of the nested flexible elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentEP3190594B1Preassembled electrical wiring assembly for a building
Publication Date: 2023.11.08 PIPELIFE NEDERLAND
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AI summary

The present invention is in the field of an improved preassembled electrical wiring assembly for a building, as well as a kit of parts comprising elements of said assembly and a box comprising the assembly or the kit of parts. The modular design provides for an easy installation of electrical wiring and optional elements thereto and provides an assembly that is adaptable in a later stage. In addition the present invention provides a method for installing said assembly.