Vapour Barrier Collar Mounting Tool with Integrated Foam Adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for mounting a vapour barrier collar are time-consuming and prone to unsatisfactory sealing due to the difficulty in correctly placing butyl rubber strips and the risk of them dislodging from the groove, often requiring additional screws and lining adjustments, which can lead to imperfect fits between different brand components.
Innovation Solution
A kit comprising a tool with insertion means and operating means forming a pen clip-like structure, allowing for precise application of pressure and gliding action to secure the mounting means into the groove, and optionally incorporating a carpenter's pencil as a handle for extended reach and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If butyl rubber strips are used to secure the vapour barrier collar in the groove, then sealing against heat loss and condensation is improved, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming and the strips may dislodge due to dust or wet spots
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the butyl rubber strip from the mounting system and replaces it with a self-contained mounting means integrated into the vapour barrier collar. The mounting means comprises a continuous foam material with adhesive properties that is extruded directly onto the collar edge, eliminating the need for separate butyl strip application and securing steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting means is designed to be self-adhering through its adhesive foam material, which bonds directly to the groove surface without requiring additional screws or separate securing operations. The continuous extrusion of foam material creates an inherent bonding mechanism that secures the collar in place while providing sealing functionality.
2Reliability
If additional mounting means such as screws are used to secure the butyl rubber strips, then retention in the groove is improved, but the complexity and time required for mounting increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the mounting function and sealing function into a single integrated mounting means. The continuous foam material serves both as the adhesive bonding agent for securing the collar and as the sealing element, eliminating the need for separate mounting components like screws or separate sealing strips.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting means performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides adhesive bonding to secure the collar in the groove, creates a sealing barrier against heat loss and condensation, and accommodates variations in groove dimensions and roof pitches through its flexible foam material properties.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different brand components are used for the vapour barrier collar and lining, then product selection flexibility is improved, but the fit and sealing quality may be unsatisfactory
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting means is designed with adjustable parameters including the extrusion width and adhesive properties of the foam material, which can be optimized to accommodate different groove dimensions and configurations. The continuous extrusion process allows for precise control of the mounting means dimensions to ensure proper fit with various lining types and groove geometries.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient and robust mounting of vapour barrier collars with improved sealing by ensuring correct placement and retention of mounting means within the groove, reducing the need for additional securing methods and accommodating various roof pitches and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
The insertion means (51) comprise a face (52) for applying a pressure and gliding on the mounting means (9)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a tool (50) for use in mounting a vapour barrier collar (1) and a method for mounting a vapour barrier collar (1). The tool (50) comprises insertion means (51) for introducing mounting means (9) of said vapour barrier (1) collar into a groove (12) adapted to receive said mounting means (9), and operating means (53) for operating the tool (50). The insertion means (51) comprise a face (52) for applying a pressure and gliding on the mounting means (9) and are connected to the operating means (53) in at least one point.