Tilting Element in Support Profile for Panel Angular Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing railing panel systems face difficulties in angular adjustment and stability due to uneven building surfaces, as previous solutions either lack angular adjustability or compromise stability when attempting to tilt glass panes.
Innovation Solution
A support profile with a tilting element that allows for adjustable inclination of panel elements by incorporating a screw element and pivot point, enabling precise angular adjustment and secure clamping without compromising stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If wedge-shaped bodies are displaced downwards to adjust clamping force, then clamping force is adjusted, but stability of the disc-shaped filling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tilting element is designed to be tiltable relative to the support profile, allowing dynamic adjustment of the panel element's inclination angle. This tilting mechanism enables adaptation to uneven surfaces while maintaining stable clamping, as the tilting element can be adjusted independently without compromising the stability of the clamped panel.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hinge plates are pressed against glass pane to adjust inclination, then angular adjustment is achieved, but the effect is minimal due to indirect action at base
Solution Approach 1:
The tilting element is positioned to act directly on the panel element before final clamping occurs. By pre-positioning the tilting element at the correct angle relative to the panel element, the system achieves effective angular adjustment without relying on indirect action through sealing devices at the base.
Solution Approach 2:
The tilting element serves as an intermediary between the support profile and the panel element, directly transmitting adjustment forces and enabling precise angular control. This direct intermediary action is more effective than the indirect action through hinge plates and sealing devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If U-shaped support profiles are attached to surfaces with varying inclinations, then assembly on uneven surfaces is attempted, but alignment of railing panels deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tilting element enables dynamic adjustment of the panel element's angle to compensate for variations in the support profile's inclination. This allows the system to adapt to uneven surfaces while maintaining proper alignment of the railing panels, as each panel can be independently tilted to the correct position.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and precise angular adjustment of panel elements, improving assembly efficiency and stability, particularly on uneven surfaces, by applying force through a screw element that tilts the tilting element within the support profile.
Implementation Method 1
a screw element (20) acting on the tilting element (10) so that force can be applied to the tilting element (10) by screwing in the screw element (20)
Implementation Method 2
The tilting element has a pivot point around which the tilting element can be tilted when force is applied
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AI summary
A support profile (30) is proposed, comprising a first profile leg (24) and a second profile leg (32) and a support profile base (38) for supporting a plate element (36), wherein the support profile (30) has at least one tilting element (10) which is arranged on at least one profile leg (24, 32).