Profile Frame Securing Element for Flat Structure Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for constructing flat structures like walls and ceilings in system construction and trade fair setups face challenges in simplified handling during assembly and dismantling, with a high risk of damage to components due to complex connector systems and instability.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a profile frame with a securing element that prevents displacement of flat elements, allowing for secure connection between profile units without shifting or falling, using a wall piece and bracing pieces to stabilize the flat element within the profile frame.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional connector systems are used to assemble profile frames, then the system can be disassembled and reassembled, but the handling during assembly and dismantling becomes complex and the risk of damage to components increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovereusabilityVSAvoidhandling during assembly and dismantling

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connector system is divided into separate functional components: a profile element with an opening and a connector piece with a holding element. This segmentation allows the flat element to be securely held by the connector piece while the profile element provides structural support, simplifying the assembly process by reducing the complexity of integrated conventional connectors

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector piece acts as an intermediary between the profile element and the flat element. The holding element on the connector piece engages with the flat element, while the connector piece itself is received by the profile element. This intermediary component simplifies handling by providing a dedicated interface for securing flat elements without requiring complex multi-component connector systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional connector systems are used to assemble profile frames, then the system can be disassembled and reassembled, but the risk of damage to individual components increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovereusabilityVSAvoidrisk of damage to components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The holding element on the connector piece is designed to securely engage with the flat element before the connector piece is fully inserted into the profile element. This preliminary engagement prevents the flat element from shifting or falling during assembly, thereby preventing damage before it can occur

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The connector system is designed to be self-aligning and self-securing. The holding element automatically engages with the flat element when the connector piece is inserted into the profile element, and the geometric constraints of the opening and holding element work together to prevent damage without requiring additional protective measures or careful manual handling

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If flat elements are inserted into profile frames without securing elements, then assembly is simple, but the flat elements shift or fall out during assembly and use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidstability of flat element in profile frame

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The holding element on the connector piece is designed with specific local geometric features that engage with corresponding features on the flat element. This localized engagement at the connection point provides secure holding without requiring complex securing mechanisms across the entire flat element, maintaining assembly simplicity while ensuring stability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The connector system transitions from a static connection to a dynamic securing process. The holding element is designed to engage with the flat element during the insertion process, providing progressive stabilization as the connector piece is inserted into the profile element. This dynamic engagement ensures the flat element cannot shift or fall out once assembled

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3242981B1Quick construction wall

Publication Date: 2019.01.30 SYMA INTERNCONTINENTAL AG

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AI summary

A system for providing a flat structure, such as a wall or a ceiling, comprises at least one first profile unit (1) which has a planar element (3), and one second profile unit (2) for detachably connecting to the first profile unit (1) along a connection direction (V), and a securing element (7, 7', 7'') which has a wall piece (8) and at least one clamping piece (9). The first profile unit (1) forms a profile frame (6) for the planar element (3), assembled from a plurality of profile elements (4; 5, 5'). The profile frame (6) has at least one connector structure (57) for detachably connecting to the second profile unit (2). The securing element (7, 7', 7'') is operatively connected to the profile frame (6) in a detachable manner, such that a displacement of the planar element (3) in the profile frame (6) is prevented, wherein the wall piece (8) is at least partially in contact, in particular in surface contact, with substantially only one lateral surface (33) of the planar element (3).