Profile Fastening Assembly With Clamping Pieces for Stable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening systems for profiles are often difficult to mount, do not provide strong attachment, and are complex to manufacture, lacking ease of assembly and stability.
Innovation Solution
A fastening system comprising a profile with clamping pieces and fastening means, where the fastening piece engages with projections into edge grooves and clamping pieces, using an elastic element to facilitate assembly and introduce forces that prevent the profile from spreading or compressing, enhancing stability and load-bearing capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional fastening systems use screws and clamping pieces with complex assembly steps, then the fastening strength is improved, but the ease of assembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is divided into distinct functional components: a profile with groove, a fastening piece with projection, and clamping pieces. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining strong fastening through the interlocking projection-groove mechanism combined with clamping action.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening piece with projection automatically engages with the groove in the profile, creating self-alignment and self-positioning during assembly. The clamping pieces then simply need to be inserted and tightened, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or multiple fastening steps required by traditional systems.
2Reliability
If fastening systems use multiple clamping pieces and fastening means, then the reliability of fastening is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The profile integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides the structural support, contains the groove for fastening engagement, and offers contact surfaces for the clamping pieces. This merging reduces the number of separate parts needed while maintaining reliable fastening through the combined mechanical engagement of projection-groove and clamping action.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping pieces serve multiple functions simultaneously: they apply clamping force to secure the fastening piece, distribute loads across the contact surfaces, and prevent both spreading and compression of the profile through their positioning against the contact surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components.
3Strength
If fastening systems provide strong attachment forces, then the load-bearing capacity is improved, but the profile may spread or compress under load
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping pieces are positioned to counteract both spreading and compression forces on the profile. When load is applied, the clamping pieces exert opposing forces against the contact surfaces, preventing the profile from deforming. This counterbalancing action maintains profile stability while allowing strong attachment forces to be transmitted through the fastening system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves easy assembly, strong attachment, and increased resilience by using projections and clamping pieces to prevent profile expansion and compression, while the elastic element simplifies the assembly process and enhances the connection's load-bearing capacity.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element (7) which acts on the clamping pieces (3, 3') and which holds the clamping pieces (3, 3') in an assembly position
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AI summary
The invention relates to a securing system (100) comprising a profile (1), a securing part (2), at least two clamping parts (3, 3') and at least two securing means (4, 4') each acting in a force direction (R, R') and cooperating with the clamping parts (3, 3'), wherein the profile (1) has a groove (N) and provides first contact surfaces (5, 5') for the clamping parts (3, 3'), and the securing part (2) provides second contact surfaces (6, 6') for the clamping parts (3, 3').