Wall Insulation Anchors Prevent Thermal Bridging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing double shell exterior wall insulation systems require simultaneous construction of insulation and outer shell layers, leading to increased costs, time, and the risk of thermal bridging due to misplacement of insulation elements, which complicates the assembly process and delays construction, especially in cold climates.
Innovation Solution
A wall insulation system featuring mounting anchors with securing means that allow for independent assembly of the insulation layer between the inner and outer shells, with insulation elements having a stepped profile and flanges for secure locking and guiding, enabling completion without immediate outer shell support, using materials like mineral wool that maintain insulation capacity in adverse weather conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If insulation elements are arranged against the inner shell to provide insulation layer, then insulation function is achieved, but misplacement occurs during mounting creating air spaces and thermal bridges
Solution Approach 1:
Mounting anchors serve as intermediary elements between the inner shell and insulation elements. The anchors extend perpendicularly from the inner shell and penetrate the insulation elements, providing a reliable mechanical connection that prevents misplacement and eliminates air spaces, thereby ensuring thermal bridge-free insulation layer integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting anchors are pre-installed on the inner shell before the insulation elements are placed. This preliminary action establishes fixed reference points that guide the correct positioning of insulation elements, preventing misplacement during the mounting process and eliminating the need for subsequent corrective work
2Stability of the object's composition
If outer shell is constructed simultaneously with insulation layer, then insulation is kept in place, but construction complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The construction process is segmented into independent phases: first installing mounting anchors on the inner shell, then adding insulation elements that lock onto the anchors, and finally constructing the outer shell. This segmentation allows each component to be installed independently without requiring simultaneous construction, reducing overall construction complexity while maintaining insulation stability through the anchor-insulation element connection
3Productivity
If multiple building materials are available simultaneously for insulation and outer shell, then both layers can be constructed, but cost and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting anchors are pre-installed on the inner shell before the insulation layer construction begins. This preliminary installation creates a stable framework that allows the insulation elements to be added independently without requiring the outer shell materials to be present, reducing the quantity of materials that need to be stored simultaneously while maintaining construction productivity
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system and a method for insulating a double shell exterior wall. The system comprises an inner shell (1; 101)and an outer shell (2; 102), and mounting anchors (8; 108)being fastened to the inner shell (1; 01) with lateral offsets, and in rows with uniform elevation offsets from one another. The mounting anchors (8; 108) comprise securing means (6; 106). The system further comprises at least one first insulation layer (4; 104) having insulation elements(41, 51; 141, 151), which are supported by the mounting anchors (8; 108) between the inner shell (1; 101) and the outer shell (2; 102).