Tiltable Batten Attachment for Insulated Frame Misalignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanger systems for insulated building structures face challenges in installation efficiency and alignment accuracy, particularly in cramped conditions, leading to misalignment, thermal leaks, and safety hazards during construction.
Innovation Solution
A hanger system with a tiltable batten attachment connected via a ball and socket or deformable connection, allowing for compensation of imperfect alignments and facilitating easier installation of thermal insulation and building sheets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If rigid fixed connections are used in hanger systems, then structural stability is improved, but installation precision and alignment are worsened due to inability to compensate for positioning errors
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger system employs a dynamic connection mechanism between the rod and batten attachment that allows for movement and adjustment. The rod can tilt and rotate relative to the batten attachment, transforming the rigid fixed connection into a dynamic adjustable connection that accommodates alignment variations while maintaining structural stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between rod and batten attachment allows for parameter changes in orientation and position. The rod can change its angular parameters relative to the building structure and batten, enabling adaptation to different alignment conditions while maintaining the required structural stability through controlled movement ranges
2Reliability
If precise alignment of hangers is required, then thermal leak prevention is improved, but installation time and complexity are worsened due to stringent alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic connection allows the rod to self-adjust its orientation during installation, automatically compensating for alignment deviations. This eliminates the need for time-consuming precise alignment procedures while ensuring that the thermal insulation layer remains continuous and free of gaps that would cause thermal leaks
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger system performs self-alignment through the tiltable rod mechanism during installation. The rod automatically adjusts its position to maintain proper spacing and alignment of the thermal insulation layer, eliminating the need for external alignment tools or procedures and reducing installation time while ensuring thermal reliability
3Strength
If traditional hanger systems are used in cramped conditions, then structural support is maintained, but installation safety and ease are worsened due to sharp edges and off-cuts
Solution Approach 1:
The rod is designed with a flexible or elastomeric coating that covers sharp edges and surfaces. This flexible layer maintains the structural support strength of the rod while eliminating safety hazards from sharp edges, allowing safe handling and installation in cramped conditions without compromising the mechanical properties required for structural support
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AI summary
A tilting batten attachment portion of a hanger for an insulated, room side building frame secured to a building structure is used to facilitate alignment and installation of the battens of the building frame.