T-Shaped Anchor Component for Secure Post Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assembly devices for piles and posts lack versatility in connecting different types of components, such as stones and concrete blocks, often requiring additional holes in the blocks for secure attachment, which complicates fence installation and removal.
Innovation Solution
A T-shaped anchor component formed by two plate parts with angled contact surfaces and reinforcement, along with a mounting device that connects to the support surface, allowing for secure attachment of posts to components without directly attaching to the support surface, using steel plate elements with weatherproof galvanizing and internal threads for screw fixation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If standard mounting devices are used to attach posts to concrete blocks, then secure attachment is achieved, but additional holes must be drilled into the blocks which complicates installation and removal
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device serves as an intermediary component between the post and the concrete block. Instead of directly attaching the post to the block (which requires drilling holes into the block), the mounting device is first attached to the block using minimal drilling, and then the post is attached to the mounting device. This mediator approach reduces the need for additional holes in the concrete blocks while maintaining secure attachment.
2Reliability
If multiple holes are drilled in concrete blocks for secure attachment, then reliable connection is achieved, but installation and removal time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed to be pre-assembled with the post before installation. The post is attached to the mounting device in advance, and this pre-assembled unit is then installed onto the concrete block. This preliminary assembly reduces on-site installation time and the number of drilling operations required, while maintaining connection reliability.
3Reliability
If standard mounting devices are used for specific applications, then secure attachment for that application is achieved, but versatility to connect different component types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed with universal features that allow it to connect different types of components (posts, fences, gates, etc.) to different types of support surfaces (concrete blocks, stones, bulwarks, etc.). The device includes adjustable elements and multiple attachment configurations, enabling it to adapt to various application requirements while maintaining secure attachment for each specific use case.
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AI summary
In a mounting device for building elements, in particular for piles, comprising an anchor component with a bearing surface for the building element, for mounting on building elements such as stones, bulwarks, it is provided that the anchor component has connection elements in the area of the bearing surface for a mounting device assigned to the building element and that the anchor component has at least one contact surface angularly assigned to the bearing surface for placement against the building element.