Recyclable Barrier Wall Panel With Quick Connect Clasp Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing barrier wall systems in construction sites are difficult to install, damage surfaces, lack dust protection, and are not environmentally friendly, with a need for flexible, aesthetically enhanced, and recyclable solutions that can be reused and recycled.
Innovation Solution
A non-load bearing wall panel system using recyclable co-polymer sheets attached to a rigid aluminum frame with a quick connect clasp assembly for seamless connections, providing dust protection and allowing for vinyl graphics and modular features like doors and wall shops, made from 100% recyclable materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If rudimentary techniques (nailing, screwing, stapling) are used to install partitions, then the partition can be installed, but the floor, ceiling, and wall surfaces are damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mounting system consisting of channels attached to the floor, ceiling, and walls, which serve as a mediator between the partition panels and the building surfaces. The panels connect to these channels through clips and connectors rather than directly fastening to the surfaces, eliminating direct damage while maintaining secure installation
Solution Approach 2:
The partition system is divided into separate modular components: panels, channels, clips, and connectors. This segmentation allows the system to be assembled and disassembled without damaging the building surfaces, as each component can be independently installed and removed
2Ease of operation
If tape or adhesive is used to attach partitions, then installation is simpler, but the tape fails to stick or paint pulls off with the tape
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces unreliable tape and adhesive with a mechanical intermediary system consisting of channels and clips. The clips engage with the channels through mechanical interlocking, providing reliable attachment without relying on adhesive bonding that can fail or damage paint
Solution Approach 2:
The clips and connectors are designed to self-latch into the channels through simple insertion and engagement motions, eliminating the need for adhesives that require proper application technique and surface preparation while maintaining reliable attachment
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional partition systems are used, then basic separation is achieved, but dust protection across panel joints is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where clips are inserted into channels, and panel edges are received by the clips, creating multiple nested layers of connection. This nested arrangement allows for tight fitting at the joints, preventing dust infiltration while maintaining the basic separation function
Solution Approach 2:
The panel edges are designed with flexible sealing elements that can deform to fill gaps at the joints, creating an effective dust barrier while maintaining the structural integrity and basic separation function of the partition system
4Ease of manufacture
If panels are made from non-recyclable materials, then manufacturing is simpler, but environmental sustainability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the partition system with recyclable materials and modular components that can be easily disassembled and recovered. The panels, channels, clips, and connectors are all made from recyclable materials and can be separated for recycling at the end of their service life, eliminating landfill waste while maintaining manufacturing simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes composite material constructions that combine recyclable materials with functional properties. The panels use composite core materials with recyclable veneers, and the hardware components use recyclable metals and plastics, achieving both ease of manufacture and environmental sustainability
5Strength
If panels require frames and interruptions for visual graphics, then structural integrity is maintained, but aesthetic enhancement and seamless visual images are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the structural function into the channel framework and the visual function into the panel surfaces. The channels provide structural support and connection, while the panels provide the continuous visual surface. This segmentation allows seamless visual graphics to span across multiple panels without being interrupted by visible frames
Solution Approach 2:
The channels serve as hidden intermediaries that provide structural support and connectivity without disrupting the visual continuity of the panel surfaces. The clips and connectors are concealed within the channel structures, allowing seamless visual images while maintaining structural integrity
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AI summary
A temporary, non-load bearing wall panel that when joined together with other one or more like panels, is used as a barrier (also known as a barricade wall) that keeps a construction area, vacant store, or any other undesirable element out of the reach and view of pedestrians. If required by the end user, the panels could be laminated with a visual graphic for reasons of aesthetic enhancement, advertisement of service, announcement of future business expectations, etc. A door and/or window display, dust curtains, etc. may be added to the panels as dictated by the end user.