Wall Panel Fixing Device with Embedded Mounting Portion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall covering panels face challenges in stable and easy fixing due to the requirement of screw passage through holes between plates, limiting the spacing of plates and necessitating additional sealing, which complicates installation and restricts panel design.
Innovation Solution
A covering panel with a fixing device that includes a mounting portion embedded in the inner layer, allowing for screw fixation without holes between plates, and an assembly portion for enhanced stability and concealment of fastening elements, reducing the risk of water infiltration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws are used to fix the panel to the wall through holes between plates, then the panel can be stably fixed to the wall, but the plates must be spaced apart by a sufficient distance to allow screw passage
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device is divided into two distinct portions: a mounting portion embedded in the inner layer and a fixing portion extending from the inner layer. This segmentation allows the mounting portion to be securely installed within the panel structure while the fixing portion provides the external interface for wall attachment, eliminating the need for through-holes and enabling closer plate spacing.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting portion of the fixing device is embedded within the inner layer of the panel, creating a nested structure where the fixing device is partially contained within the panel material. This nesting approach provides secure anchoring while maintaining a compact overall structure that allows plates to be positioned closer together.
2Reliability
If holes are formed in the inner and outer layers for screw passage, then the panel can be fixed to the wall, but additional sealing material is required to cover the screw and orifice
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the screw passage function from the panel structure by providing a dedicated fixing portion that extends from the inner layer. This separate fixing portion handles the wall attachment function, eliminating the need for holes through the inner and outer layers and the associated sealing requirements, thereby simplifying the overall fixing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing portion acts as an intermediary element between the embedded mounting portion and the wall. It provides the necessary interface for screw attachment without requiring holes through the panel layers, thus eliminating the need for additional sealing materials while maintaining fixing stability.
3Strength
If the mounting portion of the fixing device is embedded in the inner layer, then the fixing device is robustly mounted and the panel maintains its solidity, but the fixing portion must extend from the inner layer to cooperate with fixing means
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device is segmented into a mounting portion for embedded installation in the inner layer and a fixing portion for external wall attachment. This segmentation allows the mounting portion to provide robust anchoring within the panel while the fixing portion extends outward to engage with screws or other fixing means, balancing structural integrity with fixing functionality.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a wall cladding panel (10) for a wall (M) comprising: - an outer layer (12) having a rear face and comprising a plurality of tiles (14); - an inner layer having a front face, assembled to the rear face of the outer layer and bonding the tiles, and a rear face configured to be placed against a wall. The invention is characterized in that the panel further comprises at least one fastening device (30, 50) having: - a mounting portion (32, 52) embedded in the inner layer; and - a fastening portion (34, 54) extending from the inner layer and configured to cooperate with a fastening means (110) for fixing the panel to said wall.