Scaffolding Node Element With Slot-Shaped Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing node elements for scaffolding systems are limited in their ability to accommodate continuous panel walls and flexible angle adjustments, as they typically have closed surfaces and cannot support profiles at arbitrary angles or heights.
Innovation Solution
A node element with slot-shaped openings on opposite sides that widen into a free space behind, allowing for the insertion of panel walls across two profile elements and featuring a central through-hole for accommodating profile elements at any angle and height, enabling flexible attachment and assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a node element has closed surfaces on its outside edges (as in prior art), then it provides structural integrity and stability, but it cannot accommodate continuous panel walls across profile elements
Solution Approach 1:
The node element is segmented by introducing slot-shaped openings that divide the closed surface into sections. These openings allow panel walls to pass through while the remaining solid portions maintain structural integrity. The slot-shaped openings are continuous over the entire side of the node element and have a predetermined depth, creating a balanced structure that accommodates panels while preserving stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a node element has closed surfaces (prior art), then it maintains structural stability, but it cannot support profiles at arbitrary angles or heights
Solution Approach 1:
The invention adds dimensional flexibility by creating slot-shaped openings that extend through the node element. These openings provide access to a free space behind them, enabling profile elements to be attached at multiple angles and heights along the slot length, rather than being constrained to fixed positions on closed surfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If slot-shaped openings are introduced in the node element, then panel walls can be inserted across profile elements, but the structural strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The slot-shaped openings are designed with specific local characteristics: they are continuous over the entire side of the node element but have a predetermined depth that does not compromise overall structural integrity. The openings widen laterally into a free space behind them, creating a localized access point that maintains strength in the remaining material while enabling panel insertion.
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AI summary
The invention provides a junction element (210) for profiled elements which can be connected to the junction element (210) with the aid of closure elements. Here, the junction element (210) has, at least on two opposite sides, at least one slot-shaped opening (11, 12) for holding the closure element, wherein the slot-shaped openings (11, 12) at least partially widen laterally into a clearance (14) situated behind them. The slot-shaped openings (11, 12) are continuous over the entire side of the junction element (210) and have a predetermined depth. It is thereby possible for single-piece wall surfaces to be inserted, across a junction (210) of said type, into two profiled elements which are provided with a longitudinal groove and which are fastened to the junction (210) at opposite sides.