Roller Shutter Guide Rail Fixing for 3D Position Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing roller shutter systems face challenges in installation on buildings with external insulation due to the need for precise spacing in multiple dimensions, making it difficult to secure and adjust the system effectively.
Innovation Solution
A slide fixing device with adjustable fixing elements that allow for three-dimensional positioning and secure attachment to both the profile and the building wall, using bolts through oblong holes for connection, enabling easy installation and reconfiguration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a roller shutter system is installed directly to the joinery on a building with external insulation, then the installation is simple, but the required spacing in multiple dimensions cannot be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device is divided into multiple independent elements: a first fixing element attached to the profile/slide, a second fixing element attached to the building wall, and connecting sections with oblong holes. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining adjustability for precise spacing in multiple dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting sections incorporate oblong holes that allow dynamic adjustment of the position of the second fixing element relative to the first fixing element in depth and width dimensions. This dynamic adjustment capability enables installers to achieve precise spacing requirements while maintaining installation flexibility.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed rigid connection is used between the profile and the building wall, then the structure is stable, but adjustment and disassembly are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the first and second fixing elements is made adjustable through oblong holes and securing means, allowing the structure to be stable when fixed but easily adjustable and disassemblable when needed. The oblong holes provide multiple positioning options while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device is designed to be disassemblable, allowing the profile and slide to be removed and repositioned if needed. The securing means can be detached from the oblong holes, enabling easy disassembly and reassembly while maintaining structural stability during normal operation.
3Reliability
If multiple fixing points are used to ensure secure attachment, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device uses multiple independent fixing elements (first fixing element on profile/slide, second fixing element on wall) connected through standardized connecting sections. This segmentation allows reliable multi-point attachment while keeping each component simple and modular.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting sections with oblong holes serve multiple functions: providing structural connection, enabling position adjustment in multiple dimensions, and allowing easy disassembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional complex components while maintaining reliability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a guide rail fixing device for a roller shutter system (10) having a profile (12) and at least one guide rail (14) attached to the profile (12), said guide rail fixing device (30) comprising a first fixing element (40) having a first fixing section (42) intended to be fixed to the profile (12) and/or to the guide rail (14) and a first connecting section (44), and a second fixing element (50) having a second fixing section (52) intended to be fixed to a wall (M) of the building (B) adjacent to the joinery (0) and a second connecting section (54) intended to be connected to the first connecting section (44), the first connecting section (44) and the second connecting section (54) being adapted to be connected to each other in several connection positions distinct from each other.