Vibro-embedded Sheet Foundation Positioning Kit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for embedding sheet piles, such as vibro-embedding and percussion, lack precision in positioning, limiting their application to cases requiring high accuracy, especially for constructing foundations for uprights like buildings and structures, where deviations in position and orientation can be significant, making it difficult to manufacture fitting elements or connectors between sheets and uprights.
Innovation Solution
A method and kit that utilize sheets embedded by vibration or percussion, incorporating position adjustment means and a centering system to ensure precise positioning of sheets relative to connection elements and fitting elements, allowing for accurate alignment and integration with uprights, reducing embedding errors and enabling the use of sheets as reliable and cost-effective foundations for uprights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If sheets are embedded by vibration or percussion, then embedding speed and cost-effectiveness are improved, but positioning precision deteriorates with deviations reaching tens of cm and 10/15 degrees of rotation
Solution Approach 1:
A fitting element acts as an intermediary component between the embedded sheets and the upright. This mediator absorbs and compensates for the positioning deviations of the sheets through its own adjustment capabilities, allowing the use of fast vibration/percussion embedding methods while still achieving precise upright positioning. The fitting element translates imprecise sheet positions into accurate upright positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The fitting element incorporates adjustable and movable components that can dynamically adapt to the actual positions of the embedded sheets. Through adjustable connection elements and position compensation mechanisms, the system transitions from static rigid connections to dynamic adaptive connections, enabling correction of positioning errors after sheet embedding.
2Strength
If multiple sheets are embedded to support uprights, then load-bearing capacity is improved, but cumulative positioning errors make it difficult to manufacture fitting elements and connectors
Solution Approach 1:
The fitting element incorporates adjustable parameters such as movable connection points, adjustable arm lengths, and variable positioning mechanisms. These parameter changes allow the fitting element to adapt to cumulative positioning variations from multiple sheets while maintaining proper load-bearing capacity. The system changes from fixed geometric parameters to adjustable parameters that can compensate for errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is segmented into multiple independent adjustable components rather than a single rigid connector. Each connection element between sheets and the upright can be independently adjusted, allowing localized compensation for positioning errors. This segmentation enables the system to handle cumulative deviations by adjusting individual segments rather than requiring perfect overall positioning.
3Manufacturing precision
If conventional concrete foundations are used for uprights, then positioning accuracy is improved, but construction time and site extension increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the traditional mechanical concrete pouring and curing process with a modular assembly system using pre-fabricated fitting elements and adjustable connectors. Instead of relying on slow concrete setting and lengthy formwork removal, the system uses mechanical assembly with adjustable components that can be quickly positioned and locked into place, dramatically reducing construction time while maintaining precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method and kit achieve high precision in positioning uprights within design tolerances, reducing construction time, costs, and site extension, while allowing for the use of embedded sheets as solid, precise foundations, avoiding the need for conventional concrete foundations and enabling easy removal and reuse.
Implementation Method 1
embedding said sheets into the ground by vibro-embedding or by percussion
Implementation Method 2
embedding said sheets into the ground by vibro-embedding or by percussion
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing foundations for uprights (1) by using metal sheets (2) embedded by vibration or by percussion comprising the steps of: a. arranging at least two sheets (2), each sheet (2) being provided with position adjustment means with respect to a connection element (5) between the sheet (2) itself and a connector (3) between the sheet (2) and upright (1); b. arranging a connector (3) between the sheet (2) and upright (1), adapted to be integrally connected to said upright (1 ) and provided with position adjustment means with respect to a connection element (5) between the sheet (2) and the connector (3) itself; c. arranging at least one connection element (5) between each sheet (2) and the connector (3), each connection element (5) being provided with first position adjustment means, adapted to adjust the position thereof with respect to the sheet (2) and second position adjustment means, adapted to adjust the position thereof with respect to the connector (3); d. arranging a centering system (4) for the sheets (2), which can be associated operationally with an embedding machine; e. embedding said sheets (2) into the ground by vibro-embedding or by percussion, with the aid of the centering system (4); f. positioning the connector (3) in the design position, adjusting the relative position between: - each sheet (2) and each connection element (5) by means of said position adjustment means of the sheet (2) and said first position adjustment means of the connection element (5); - each connection element (5) and the connector (3) by means of said position adjustment means of the connector (3) and said second position adjustment means of the connection element (5); g. locking such positions. The present invention also relates to a corresponding kit and to a centering system for sheets 2 adapted to be vibro-embedded or embedded by percussion.