Universal Profile System for Tiled Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing profile systems for tiled structures are limited in their versatility and functionality, often requiring specific designs for specific applications, lacking a universal solution that can effectively integrate with various components and environments, such as wet rooms and outdoor areas.
Innovation Solution
A profile system comprising an elongate profile with a base arm, side arms, terminating arms, and optional components like a retaining bar, adhesive fabric, illuminant, and sealing lip, made from corrosion-resistant materials like aluminum or stainless steel, which can be easily assembled and disassembled for versatile use, including cable management and illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific profile designs are used for specific applications, then the profile can effectively meet the requirements of that particular application, but the system lacks versatility and requires multiple different profiles for different uses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single profile geometry that can serve multiple functions through different configurations and associations with profile system components. The profile is designed with specific geometric features (base arm, side arms, terminating arms with end sections) that enable it to be universally applied across various applications when combined with different components, eliminating the need for multiple specialized profile designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the profile system into modular components including the profile itself, retaining bars, fabric/fleece, illuminants, and sealing elements. This segmentation allows each component to be independently selected and combined to create customized solutions for different applications, enhancing versatility while maintaining a standardized profile design.
2Reliability
If the profile is made from corrosion-resistant materials like aluminum or stainless steel, then the profile can be used in wet rooms and outside areas, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting materials with specific corrosion-resistant properties (aluminum or stainless steel) that enable the profile to withstand harsh environments. This material parameter change ensures reliability in wet rooms and outdoor areas, accepting the associated increase in manufacturing cost as necessary for the intended application environment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the side arms are arranged at a distance of at least 10 mm, then the profile can accommodate various profile system components, but the profile width increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the profile with side arms spaced at least 10 mm apart, creating a standardized geometry that can accommodate various profile system components. This universal spacing enables different components (retaining bars, illuminants, sealing elements) to be integrated into the same profile design, achieving versatility despite the increased width.
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AI summary
A profile system for use with structures having a tiled base includes at least one elongate profile that has a base arm, two side arms of the same length projecting from the free ends of the base arm and arranged lying opposite one another, and two terminating arms which project from the free ends of the side arms and are aligned with one another, the side arms being arranged a distance apart from one another and the distance being at least 10 mm.