Slidable Stud System for Adjustable, Reusable Board Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stud systems require bespoke cutting and cannot be recycled or reused, leading to material wastage and limited application diversity.
Innovation Solution
A stud system comprising a first stud with a channel and a slidable second stud held in place by a biasing element, allowing adjustable height and position, enabling reuse and recycling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If studs are cut to bespoke size prior to installation, then the stud system can be precisely fitted to specific dimensions, but the studs cannot be recycled or reused, increasing material wastage
Solution Approach 1:
The stud system is divided into modular components: a first stud with a channel and a second stud that fits within it. This segmentation allows the studs to be disassembled and reused in different configurations, eliminating material wastage while maintaining precise dimensional fit through the modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The second stud is made slidable within the channel of the first stud, allowing dynamic adjustment of the stud system's overall length. This dynamic capability enables the same studs to be reused in different environments with varying dimensional requirements, preventing material wastage while maintaining manufacturing precision
2Ease of manufacture
If studs are fixed in size, then manufacturing is simplified, but the system cannot be reused in different environments, reducing application diversity
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the stud into two separate components (first stud with channel, second stud within it), the system maintains simple manufacturing of individual parts while enabling versatile reconfiguration through assembly and disassembly in different environments
Solution Approach 2:
The slidable second stud within the channel provides dynamic adjustability, allowing the same manufactured studs to adapt to different environmental requirements and application scenarios, thereby enhancing versatility without complicating the manufacturing process
3Stability of the object's composition
If the second stud is held firmly in place, then stability under gravity is improved, but adjustability requires overcoming the biasing force
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing element applies a preliminary force to hold the second stud in place against gravity, providing stability. When adjustment is needed, this pre-applied force is overcome by applying external force to the second stud, allowing it to slide to a new position where the biasing element re-establishes holding force
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows for adjustable and extendable stud configurations, reducing material waste and enhancing versatility in board system construction.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing element affixed to the second stud; wherein the biasing element is configured to engage with at least one of the two flanges of the first stud or at least one of the two flanges of the second stud such that the force exerted by the biasing element on said flange or flanges holds the second stud in place within the first stud under gravity
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AI summary
A stud system is provided having a first stud and a second stud, wherein the second stud is received and slidable within a channel of the first stud. The second stud includes a biasing element which is arranged to engage with at least one of the two flanges of the first stud or at least one of the two flanges of the second stud such that the force exerted by the biasing element on said flange or flanges holds the second stud in place within the first stud under gravity.