Glass Panel Railing Mounting with Adjustable Arm and Cushioned Sleeve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for mounting glass panels in railing systems often result in damage during installation and repair, lacking a secure and non-destructive solution for panel removal and reinstallation, especially on inclines.
Innovation Solution
A railing system comprising a U-shaped shoe with a slot for the glass panel, a cushioning sleeve, an adjustable arm, and set screws to securely hold the panel in place without damaging it, allowing for easy removal and reinstallation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting methods are used for glass panels, then the panels can be mounted in railing systems, but the glass panels are damaged during installation and repair
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting system with a shoe, sleeve, and arm assembly that acts as an intermediary between the railing structure and the glass panel. The sleeve with cushioning material contacts the panel edges, distributing forces and preventing direct damage from rigid mounting components. This intermediary mechanism allows secure mounting while protecting the glass panel from damage during installation and repair.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a shoe for structural support, a sleeve for panel contact and cushioning, and an adjustable arm for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function - the sleeve can be made of soft cushioning material to protect the panel, while the shoe provides rigid structural support, resolving the contradiction between secure mounting and non-destructive contact.
2Reliability
If glass panels are securely mounted in railing systems, then the panels are held firmly in position, but removal and repair of individual panels is difficult without disturbing other components
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly is designed to be adjustable and movable, allowing it to be positioned to engage or disengage from the glass panel. The set screws can be loosened to release the panel quickly. This dynamic design enables the system to transition between a secure locked state during normal use and an open state for easy panel removal and reinstallation, without requiring disturbance of other mounting components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into independent adjustable components that can be operated individually. Each panel can be accessed and removed by adjusting only its specific arm and set screw, while other panels remain securely mounted. This modular segmentation enables easy repair of individual panels without affecting the overall structural integrity or requiring removal of adjacent panels.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting systems are used on inclined surfaces, then panels can be mounted, but the mounting process becomes more difficult and damaging compared to flat surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly is designed with rotational freedom and adjustability, allowing it to accommodate various angles and orientations of the glass panel regardless of the incline of the mounting surface. The shoe can be positioned at different angles, and the arm can be adjusted to maintain proper engagement with the panel. This dynamic adaptability simplifies installation on inclined surfaces compared to rigid conventional systems that require precise alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system allows for adjustment of geometric parameters such as the angle of the shoe relative to the mounting surface and the position of the arm. These parameter changes enable the system to adapt to inclined surfaces by modifying the engagement geometry, making installation easier and less damaging compared to fixed-geometry conventional systems that struggle with angle variations.
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AI summary
A railing system for mounting a panel or series of panels to form a railing. The railing system is comprised of the following base components: a shoe, which may be secured to the floor, having a slot for receiving a glass panel, a sleeve that holds the glass panel within the shoe, an arm that is adjustable to provide the force necessary to hold the glass panel in the desired position, and at least one set screw that adjusts the arm and holds the arm in place, in turn bracing the glass panel in the desired position.