Rotating Architectural Fin Mounting Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for retaining decorative fins on structures lack flexibility and efficiency in installation and adjustment, as they often require on-site assembly and do not allow for easy rotation or locking of fins relative to the structure.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first mounting bracket with rotatable elements and a hinge, allowing for the rotation and locking of architectural fins relative to a structure, featuring a biasable configuration and locking mechanism to secure the fin's position, enabling pre-assembly off-site and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If existing systems for retaining decorative fins are used, then the fins can be fixed to the structure, but the installation requires on-site assembly and lacks flexibility for adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple elements: a first element with laterally opposed plates for receiving the fin, a second element with a base for fixing to the structure, and a hinge connecting them. This segmentation allows the bracket to be pre-assembled as complete units while maintaining the capability for on-site adjustment through the hinge mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket elements are configured to enable pre-assembly off-site before installation on the structure. The first and second elements can be assembled and tested in advance, reducing on-site labor and allowing for quality control before the actual installation takes place.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing fixed mounting systems are used, then the fins are securely attached, but rotation and adjustment of fins relative to the structure are not permitted
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge connection between the first and second elements provides rotational movement capability, allowing the fin to be adjusted to different angles relative to the structure. This dynamic connection transforms a static fixed mounting system into an adjustable system while maintaining secure attachment through the compression force applied by the plates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changes in the angular parameter of the fin relative to the structure through the hinge mechanism. The fin can be rotated to different positions and locked in place, enabling adaptation to various installation requirements while maintaining structural integrity.
3Productivity
If on-site assembly is required, then installation flexibility is maintained, but labor time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed to be pre-assembled off-site into complete units containing the fin, first element, and second element. This preliminary assembly reduces on-site installation time significantly, as the pre-assembled units only need to be mounted to the structure rather than assembled from individual components during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket elements are combined into integrated pre-assembled units that include the fin and mounting components. This merging of components into single installable units streamlines the installation process, improving productivity by reducing the number of separate assembly operations required on-site.
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AI summary
A system for retaining a position of an architectural fin relative to a structure. The fin is generally planar and defines an edge. The system includes a first mounting bracket configured to retain the architectural fin. The first mounting bracket comprises a first element having laterally opposed surfaces configured to receive the architectural fin therebetween and to apply a compression force to the laterally opposed surfaces of the architectural fin. A second element connected to the first element so that the first element is rotatable relative to the second element about an axis of rotation of the first mounting bracket. The second element has a base for fixing the first mounting bracket relative to the structure. The first mounting bracket is configured to enable rotation of the architectural fin relative to the structure about the axis of rotation of the first mounting bracket.