Structural Batten With Drainage Passages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional batten systems for roofing require both vertical and horizontal wood battens, which can be time-consuming and costly to install, and do not efficiently manage water drainage and airflow.
Innovation Solution
A structural batten combining a solid material with an open composite batten material, featuring passages for water drainage and a solid surface for secure fastening of roofing materials, allowing for installation without vertical battens and adaptable for various applications including roofing and siding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional wood battens are used for roofing installation, then a complete batten system (vertical and horizontal) can be installed, but installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of vertical and horizontal battens into a single horizontal batten component. This batten integrates the structural support function previously provided by vertical battens with the horizontal mounting function, eliminating the need for separate vertical batten installation and reducing overall installation time and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The horizontal batten is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, serves as a mounting surface for roofing materials, and creates airflow channels. This multi-functional design replaces the need for multiple specialized components (vertical and horizontal battens) with a single universal component
2Object-affected harmful factors
If open batten material is used, then water drainage is improved, but fastener securement becomes less effective
Solution Approach 1:
The batten design incorporates different material properties in different locations: the upper surface is solid and dense to provide effective fastener securement for roofing materials, while the lower portion contains open channels and voids to facilitate water drainage and airflow. This local differentiation of material properties allows both functions to coexist effectively
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AI summary
A structural batten provides a longitudinally extending first layer having a plurality of passages extending between opposing sides of the first layer and transverse to the longitudinal extent of the first layer. A longitudinally extending solid body layer is attached to the first layer along the first layer's longitudinal extent.