Wall Frame With Recessed Purlins For Integrated Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall frames often require additional sheathing for insulation, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, and existing systems lack integrated solutions for coupling to other building components securely.
Innovation Solution
A wall frame design comprising a top plate, bottom plate, end columns, studs, and purlins with aligned apertures for rod coupling, and recessed purlins that can be filled with waterproof insulation, eliminating the need for separate sheathing and enabling direct coupling to other building components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional wall frames use separate sheathing for insulation, then thermal insulation can be achieved, but the construction process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the insulation function and sheathing function into a single integrated component. The insulation member is positioned within the wall frame structure and serves both as thermal insulation and as the sheathing layer, eliminating the need for separate sheathing installation and simplifying the construction process.
2Area of stationary object
If conventional wall frames use separate sheathing, then structural coverage is provided, but additional components increase construction time and labor
Solution Approach 1:
The insulation member is designed to simultaneously provide structural coverage and thermal insulation. By integrating these two functions into one component, the patent reduces the number of separate materials and installation steps required, thereby improving construction productivity.
3Reliability
If wall frames lack integrated coupling mechanisms, then design flexibility is maintained, but secure coupling to other building components becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The wall frame structure incorporates alignment features and coupling mechanisms that serve multiple functions: they provide structural coupling to other building components, ensure proper alignment during assembly, and maintain design flexibility. This multi-functional approach enhances reliability without significantly increasing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a wall frame comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, a first end column, a second end column, a plurality of studs, and a plurality of purlins. Each of the plurality of purlins is an edge of a pair of cells, the pair of cells having edges comprising three edges that comprise one or more of a part of the top plate, a part of the bottom plate, a part of the first end column, a part of the second end column, a part of the plurality of studs, and another of the plurality of purlins.