Veneer Bracket Beam Engagement Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting face brick or stone veneer on building structures often rely on steel supports that may not adequately distribute loads or prevent lateral movement, leading to instability and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
A veneer mounting bracket system that includes a beam engagement with a vertical load output interface, a shelf angle seat for vertical load input, and a moment reaction member to engage the beam, along with lateral securement fittings and mechanical fastening accommodations, ensuring stable load distribution and preventing rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional steel supports are used to mount face brick or stone veneer, then the mounting structure is simple, but the load distribution is inadequate and lateral movement is not prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket system is divided into multiple functional components: a mounting bracket for attachment to the beam, a shelf angle seat for supporting the veneer, a moment reaction member for preventing rotation, and lateral securement fittings for restraining lateral movement. Each component performs a specific function, allowing the system to address multiple stability issues simultaneously while maintaining a manageable level of complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention addresses lateral stability by introducing moment reaction members that engage with the beam in a dimension perpendicular to the primary vertical load path. The lateral securement fittings extend laterally to engage with adjacent structural elements, creating a three-dimensional restraint system that prevents movement in multiple directions rather than relying solely on vertical support.
2Stability of the object's composition
If simple steel supports are used, then the device complexity is low, but lateral movement and rotation are not prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides vertical support through the shelf angle seat, prevents rotation through the moment reaction member, and restrains lateral movement through the lateral securement fittings. By combining these functions into one integrated bracket system rather than using separate components, the design achieves enhanced stability while controlling overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The moment reaction member and lateral securement fittings are designed to engage with the beam and adjacent structures before the veneer is installed. This preliminary engagement establishes the restraint geometry and load paths in advance, ensuring that rotation and lateral movement are prevented from the outset rather than requiring additional corrective measures during or after installation.
3Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then the installation process is simple, but load distribution is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal component that handles multiple types of loads simultaneously: vertical gravity loads through the shelf angle seat, lateral loads through the lateral securement fittings, and rotational moments through the moment reaction member. This multi-functional design allows a single bracket system to provide comprehensive load distribution across all load types, improving reliability while maintaining reasonable installation complexity through standardized components.
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AI summary
A support assembly supports external veneer such as face-brick. A bracket mounts to a load bearing wall support structure. A shelf angle includes a horizontal leg that defines a surface upon which to mount the veneer. The mounting bracket may be a channel having a seat that includes an outwardly protruding toe, an accommodation for the shelf angle, and an overhanging finger. The back of the shelf angle may have apertures to admit the toes of the mounting bracket. The seat includes an oversized slot having a relief angle to permit the shelf angle web to be rotated angularly during assembly. The mounting bracket has an overhanging arm for engaging the part of a cross-wise running beam, such as an I-beam upper flange. The mounting bracket has an abutment for contacting a lower part of the beam, such as a lower flange of an I-beam. There is a fitting to secure the bracket to the beam.