Rail-Mounted Thermal Insulation for Removable Wall and Roof Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current thermal insulation solutions for buildings are impractical, not versatile, difficult to install, and unsuitable for existing structures without structural reinforcement, lacking aesthetic and acoustic satisfaction.

Innovation Solution

A thermal insulation device comprising a flexible outer casing with attachment elements and a rigid support structure, using longitudinal metal rails with U-shaped channels for secure attachment, allowing easy and removable installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional thermal insulation solutions are used, then thermal insulation performance is achieved, but installation complexity and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal insulation performanceVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The thermal insulation system is divided into separate modular components: rigid support structures (profiles) that are fixed to the building, and flexible outer casings that can be independently attached and removed. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation and maintenance operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from fixed, permanent insulation installations to a dynamic configuration where the flexible outer casing can be easily attached, detached, and repositioned using the rigid support structure as a guide. This enables adaptability for different building configurations and facilitates maintenance without permanent commitments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If current insulation systems are installed, then thermal coverage is provided, but adaptability to different building types is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal coverageVSAvoidadaptability to building types

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The rigid support structure profiles are designed as universal elements that can be fixed to various building types (walls, roofs, different structural materials) while the flexible outer casing adapts to different geometries. This universal design allows the same basic system to serve multiple building configurations and insulation requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows for parameter changes in the flexible outer casing (dimensions, shape, material properties) while maintaining the same rigid support structure framework. This enables customization for different thermal performance requirements, building geometries, and aesthetic considerations without changing the fundamental installation system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If permanent insulation installation is performed, then structural stability is improved, but ease of removal and replacement is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of removal and replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The rigid support structures are pre-fixed to the building structure in advance, creating a stable framework before the flexible outer casing is attached. This preliminary action ensures structural stability is established first, while the subsequent attachment of the flexible casing remains reversible and easily removable when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Facilitates quick, reliable, and adaptable thermal insulation with improved aesthetic and acoustic performance, suitable for various building types, including existing structures, with a lifespan of over 20 years.

Implementation Method 1

thermal insulation carried by said support structure... to insulate the walls that may allow heat or cold to pass/transmit from the outside to the inside and vice versa

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentEP4640966A1Thermal insulation device for a wall or roof comprising a support structure and a thermal insulation

Publication Date: 2025.10.29 PEGAZ BLANC ERIC

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AI summary

The invention relates to a thermal insulation device (10) for a wall envelope (9) or a roof (4) of a building and comprising for this purpose at least one rigid support structure (20) intended to be attached to a load-bearing element (6; 7;8) of said wall envelope (9) or of said roof (4) and thermal insulation (30) carried by said support structure (20), characterized in that the thermal insulation (30) comprises at least one flexible outer envelope containing an insulating material and provided around its perimeter with at least two prominent opposing attachment members, and the rigid support structure (20) comprises at least two longitudinal profiles in the general form of a rail intended to be fixed to the wall envelope (9) or the roof (4) to be insulated, said rails respectively comprising facing attachment means to each receive a longitudinal securing element adapted on the one hand to be inserted removably into the respective opposing attachment members of the flexible outer envelope and on the other hand to cooperate with said attachment means so as to attach said thermal insulation (30) to the rigid support structure (20).