Wall Element Formwork With Detachable Load-Bearing Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
The production of wall elements using formwork and scaffolding is complicated due to the need for multiple types of scaffolds and formwork panels, which often have different grids, making it difficult to connect and requiring various scaffolding elements for different stages of the process, including reinforcement attachment and post-pouring work.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising formwork panels, scaffolding sections, and connecting components that allow for a detachable, statically load-bearing connection between the formwork panels and scaffolding sections, enabling easy assembly and disassembly, and accommodating different grid systems through adjustable and adaptable interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of scaffolds and formwork panels are used for different stages of wall element production, then the specific functional requirements (reinforcement attachment, formwork preparation, post-pouring work) are met, but the device complexity and number of different scaffolding elements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The scaffold is designed with a universal interface system that allows a single scaffold structure to perform multiple functions: supporting formwork panels, providing access for reinforcement attachment, and enabling post-pouring work. The connecting components with adjustable interfaces allow the same scaffold to adapt to different task requirements without needing separate specialized scaffolds for each stage of wall element production
2Adaptability or versatility
If scaffolding and formwork panels with different grids are used, then the specific positioning requirements for different tasks are met, but the ease of connection between components deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting components incorporate adjustable parameters including variable connection points and reconfigurable interface geometries. This allows the scaffold to accommodate different grid systems of formwork panels while maintaining simple connection procedures. The interface can be adjusted to match different spacing requirements without requiring complex alignment procedures or specialized connection hardware for each grid type
3Device complexity
If a single scaffolding section is used for multiple tasks, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of each specific function may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The scaffold employs dynamic, reconfigurable connection systems that can be adjusted and optimized for each specific task. The connecting components allow the scaffold structure to be dynamically reconfigured between tasks while maintaining stable and reliable connections. This dynamic adaptability ensures that the same scaffold can provide task-optimized support and access for reinforcement attachment, formwork preparation, and post-pouring operations without compromising functional reliability
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AI summary
The invention relates to a formwork system for a wall element, comprising at least one formwork panel, at least one connection component, and at least one frame section. The connection component comprises at least one frame interface, which is designed to be releasably connected to a frame section, and at least one formwork interface, which is designed to be releasably connected to the formwork panel. The frame interface of the at least one connection component is connected to the frame section, and the formwork interface of the connection component is connected to the at least one formwork panel. When the system is constructed, the frame section supports and positions the formwork panel, and the system can be used in a free-standing manner. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing a wall element using such a system.