Wall Lock Device Angular Transmission Modular Wall Utility Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular wall systems face challenges in efficiently integrating utilities like electrical wiring and ducting without the need for cumbersome reworking or surface placement, which affects building time and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A wall lock device utilizing an angular transmission, such as a worm drive, allows for the practical locking and positioning of modular wall elements to a positioning and fastening device, enabling direct integration of utilities within the wall without reworking, while a modular wall element with interface arrangements facilitates communication between neighboring elements for fluid and electrical connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If utilities are integrated within the wall structure, then aesthetic appearance and building efficiency are improved, but the complexity of installation and manufacturing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into modular wall elements, each with standardized interface arrangements for utilities. This segmentation allows utilities to be pre-integrated during manufacturing and then easily connected during assembly, reducing on-site installation complexity while maintaining aesthetic appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
Utility connections are pre-prepared and integrated into the wall elements during manufacturing before delivery to the construction site. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex on-site utility installation and reworking, allowing utilities to be seamlessly integrated within the wall structure.
2Productivity
If modular wall elements are used with interface arrangements, then building time is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interface arrangements are designed as universal connection elements that can accommodate multiple utility types (electrical, fluid, data) through a standardized mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate connection systems for each utility type, thereby reducing overall device complexity while enabling fast assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface arrangements utilize parameterized connection mechanisms with adjustable or configurable features that can adapt to different utility requirements. This allows a single standardized interface design to serve multiple purposes, reducing device complexity while maintaining high productivity.
3Manufacturing precision
If wall elements are locked to positioning device, then positioning precision is improved, but the locking mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to automatically engage and lock wall elements to the positioning device through self-aligning features and automatic latching. This self-service capability eliminates the need for complex manual locking operations or additional actuation mechanisms, achieving high positioning precision with minimal complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism replaces complex multi-component mechanical systems with simpler alternatives such as cam-based locking, spring-loaded latches, or friction-based positioning systems. These substitutions maintain positioning precision while significantly reducing the complexity of the locking mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for a visually appealing and efficient integration of utilities within the wall, reducing building time and costs by eliminating the need for reworking or surface placement, while maintaining precise positioning and locking of wall elements.
Implementation Method 1
an angular transmission, such as a worm drive, allows for the practical locking and positioning of modular wall elements
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AI summary
A wall lock device comprising: - a wall lock actuation arrangement provided with an input element of said angular transmission and an actuation element arranged for rotating said wall lock actuation arrangement about a virtual actuation axis for actuating said angular transmission; - a wall lock locking arrangement provided with said output element of said angular transmission and a wall locking element arranged for locking said wall lock device via said wall locking element to said positioning and fastening device, wherein said wall lock locking arrangement is arranged such that said wall lock locking arrangement, or at least the wall locking element thereof, is allowed to rotate about a virtual locking axis between a first angular position and a second angular position and wherein said wall locking element is moveable along said virtual locking axis, via actuation of said angular transmission through said actuation element, when said wall lock locking arrangement, or at least said wall locking element thereof, is in said first angular position for realising said locking.