Trough-Shaped Ceiling Support Element With Edge Assembly Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for creating ceilings and floors in buildings are complex and cumbersome, as the functional elements like insulation and installations can only be added after the carrying elements are connected to the building structure.
Innovation Solution
A supporting element with an assembly opening at the top edge, allowing for prefabrication with tub-shaped training, which simplifies the connection of wearing elements to each other and the building structure, using a frame formed from easily connectable stick parts and profile rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If load-bearing elements are connected to the building structure first, then the structural stability is ensured, but the functional elements cannot be incorporated and the assembly process becomes complex and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the load-bearing elements with functional elements (insulation, soundproofing, installations) in the workshop before delivery to the construction site. The support elements are equipped with mounting openings and connection features that allow them to be pre-configured with all necessary components, eliminating the need for complex on-site assembly operations while maintaining structural stability when installed.
2Device complexity
If functional elements are incorporated after connecting load-bearing elements, then the structural connection is simplified, but the overall assembly process becomes more time-consuming and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by performing all functional element installations (insulation, soundproofing, piping, electrical components) during manufacturing in the workshop. The support elements arrive at the construction site fully equipped and ready for direct installation to the building structure, dramatically increasing assembly speed and productivity while keeping the connection process simple through standardized mounting openings and connection features.
3Ease of operation
If support elements are delivered ready for installation, then the on-site assembly is simplified, but the manufacturing complexity in the workshop increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by designing modular support elements with standardized connection features and mounting openings that can be independently manufactured and then easily assembled. The support elements are segmented into standardized units that can be pre-fabricated with functional components in the workshop using automated processes, then quickly assembled on-site through simple connection operations, balancing manufacturing complexity with on-site ease of assembly.
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AI summary
The load-bearing element is used to construct ceilings and/or floors of buildings. It has an angular, preferably rectangular, frame that surrounds at least one functional element and has a top and a bottom surface. To facilitate easy connection of the ceilings/floors to the building structure, the load-bearing element is designed in a trough shape at least on its top and/or bottom surface and has at least one projecting edge (10) on this side, which is provided with at least one through-and-through assembly opening (29). This ensures that the assembly opening (29) remains accessible for installation even when the load-bearing element is delivered to the installation site ready for installation. It is then only necessary to connect the prefabricated and ready-to-install load-bearing elements to each other and to the building structure. The trough-shaped design allows for complete prefabrication of the load-bearing element in the workshop.