Wall Cladding Corner Profile Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall claddings face challenges in accurately attaching protective corner profiles due to the limitations of bearing sections and underlying structures, making it difficult to position them correctly, especially when the bearing sections cannot align perfectly with the corner or maintain a fixed distance.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of displaceable corner attachment elements allows the protective corner profile to be accurately positioned by sliding along the length direction of the bearing section, which can be manufactured integrally or as separate elements, enabling quick installation and accommodating thermal expansions and tolerances through slideable or click-fit connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the protective corner profile is attached directly to the bearing section or underlying structure, then the attachment method is simple, but the positioning accuracy with respect to the corner is poor
Solution Approach 1:
A corner attachment element is introduced as an intermediary component between the protective corner profile and the bearing section. This mediator enables accurate positioning of the corner profile relative to the corner while maintaining a simple overall attachment system. The corner attachment element includes a positioning feature that interfaces with the bearing section and a connection feature that attaches the protective corner profile, thereby resolving the positioning accuracy issue without significant system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bearing section is positioned to align perfectly with the corner, then the attachment position is fixed, but the adaptability to tolerance and thermal expansion differences is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The corner attachment element incorporates a displaceable connection that allows movement along the length direction of the rib. This dynamic feature enables the system to accommodate tolerance variations and thermal expansion differences between different materials while maintaining accurate corner positioning. The displaceable connection transforms the rigid fixed-positioning system into a flexible one that can adapt to manufacturing tolerances and environmental conditions.
3Ease of manufacture
If the protective corner profile is attached to the wall cladding elements, then the attachment is straightforward, but the wall cladding elements cannot serve as a good base for attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into distinct functional components: the corner attachment element with a positioning feature for interfacing with the bearing section, and a connection feature for attaching the protective corner profile. This segmentation separates the attachment function from the wall cladding elements, allowing the bearing section to serve as the reliable attachment base while maintaining ease of installation. The corner attachment element acts as a dedicated attachment mechanism that does not rely on the wall cladding elements for structural support.
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AI summary
Wall cladding (1) for forming walls (2, 3) which are connected to each other at an angle (a) in a common rib (4), comprising: - at least one bearing section (5), one end of which ends at the location of the rib (4); - wall cladding elements (6) which are attachable to the bearing section (5); - a protective corner profile (7) in order to form the rib (4); - a corner attachment element (8) which is attachable to the bearing section, displaceable along the length direction of this bearing section (5) as far as said end and wherein this corner attachment element (8) and the protective corner profile (7) are provided with corresponding attachment elements (10, 11) which are mutually coupleable.