Profiled Glass Facade with Separate Multi-Wall Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing profiled glass arrangements for building facades face challenges in achieving high thermal insulation while maintaining simplicity in assembly and durability, with complex installation processes and insufficient thermal insulation values.
Innovation Solution
A profiled glass arrangement featuring a self-supporting multi-wall sheet arrangement, where the multi-wall sheet is not attached to the glass profiles but rather forms a separate, plate-shaped thermal insulation material, combined with rows of profiled glass webs arranged on either side, providing a modular and easy-to-install solution with enhanced thermal insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If transparent thermal insulation devices are permanently bonded to glass profile panes, then thermal insulation is improved, but installation complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation system is segmented into separate components: the profiled glass panels remain independent while the multi-wall sheet is positioned as a separate element in the cavity between panels, eliminating the need for permanent bonding while maintaining thermal insulation effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
A holding device acts as an intermediary component that secures the multi-wall sheet in position without requiring permanent attachment to the glass panels, facilitating easier installation and removal while maintaining the thermal insulation function
2Loss of energy
If complex assembly processes are used to achieve high thermal insulation, then thermal insulation is improved, but device complexity increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-wall sheet is pre-formed as a complete plate-shaped component with dimensions matching the cavity space between profiled glass panels, allowing for rapid installation without requiring complex assembly steps or custom fitting during construction
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into modular components (profiled glass panels and separate multi-wall sheet) that can be manufactured independently and assembled quickly on-site, improving productivity while maintaining high thermal insulation performance
3Loss of energy
If thermal insulation material is permanently bonded to glass profiles, then thermal insulation is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation multi-wall sheet is segmented as a separate replaceable component within the cavity, allowing individual panels or insulation elements to be accessed and replaced independently without damaging permanently bonded connections
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device serves as a reversible intermediary that secures the multi-wall sheet during service but can be easily disengaged for maintenance, enabling simple removal and replacement of thermal insulation components without permanent attachment
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
This configuration achieves high thermal insulation values comparable to triple glazing, simplifies assembly, and ensures durability, with the ability to vary the distance between glass sheets and insulation layers for optimal performance.
Implementation Method 1
a first row of profiled glass panels arranged side by side is arranged on an outer side of the multi-wall sheet... on an inner side of the multi-wall sheet... a second row of profiled glass panels arranged side by side is arranged, so that the at least one multi-wall sheet is received between at least two rows of profiled glass panels
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AI summary
In order to create a visually high-quality wall or facade area of a building with high thermal insulation and yet easy assembly and construction, the invention provides a profiled glass arrangement (10) comprising at least one series of profiled glass panels (18) arranged side by side, each provided with at least one web (34) and at least one flange (36, 38), and at least one multi-wall sheet (28) made of plastic.