Wall Panel Mounting System With Sliding Support Tracks
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for mounting exterior wall panels on existing structures are time-consuming and require precise measurements, with no consideration for unevenness or thermal expansion, and lack flexibility in adapting to different building layouts.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising support assemblies, sliding support members, and adjustment support members that allow for precise positioning and adjustment of wall panels in three dimensions, with connecting panels that can be oriented at different angles to accommodate various layouts and thermal expansion, using double tee brackets, sliding support members, and adjustable crossmembers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional fastening devices (nails and screws) are used to secure wall panels directly to the wall structure, then the wall panels can be mounted, but the installation process becomes long and tedious requiring precise measurements and positioning for each panel
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into modular components: support assemblies with tracks, sliding support members, and adjustment support members. Each component performs a specific function and can be independently positioned, allowing rapid assembly without precise measurements for each panel while maintaining installation productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable and movable elements including sliding support members that can move along support tracks and adjustment support members that can be positioned at various heights. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt to different panel positions and building layouts without requiring complete disassembly and remeasurement, thereby improving installation speed
2Manufacturing precision
If each wall panel is independently mounted and positioned with precise measurements, then exact positioning can be achieved, but the process is time-consuming and errors in one panel affect subsequent panels
Solution Approach 1:
The support assemblies and sliding support members are pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms that allow for preliminary positioning and alignment. This preliminary setup establishes a reference framework that guides subsequent panel installation, ensuring precision without requiring time-consuming measurements for each individual panel
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment support members can be positioned at various heights and the sliding support members can move along the tracks to accommodate different panel sizes and positions. This universal mounting capability allows the same system to precisely position multiple panels without requiring reconfiguration or remeasurement, reducing installation time while maintaining precision
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used, then wall panels can be secured to the wall structure, but the system does not accommodate thermal expansion or unevenness in the existing wall
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding support members can move along the support tracks to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction of wall panels. The adjustment support members can be positioned at different heights to compensate for unevenness in the existing wall structure, providing adaptability while maintaining ease of installation through simple sliding and adjusting operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for parameter changes in position and orientation through the adjustable support members and sliding mechanisms. This enables the mounting system to adapt to varying wall conditions and thermal expansion requirements without complicating the installation process, as the adjustments are made through straightforward mechanical movements rather than complex procedures
4Adaptability or versatility
If no standardized system is used and each façade is custom-installed with grout and decorative panels to mask seams, then the façade can be installed, but the process lacks reproducibility across different building layouts
Solution Approach 1:
The support assemblies, sliding support members, and adjustment support members form a universal mounting system that can be applied to various building layouts and façade designs. The standardized components can be configured to accommodate different panel sizes, positions, and architectural requirements, providing adaptability without requiring custom installation procedures for each building
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized mounting system is divided into modular components that can be independently configured and assembled. This segmentation allows the same standardized system to be adapted to different building layouts by simply reconfiguring the modular elements rather than creating custom solutions, thereby improving versatility while maintaining system standardization
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AI summary
The disclosed invention provides a system and method of installing wall panels unto an existing wall. The primary object of the disclosed system is to enable mounting of wall panels or windows on an erected latticework. Such latticework is deployed on exteriors of existing walls or is mounted across floor slabs. The system is comprised of a plurality of parallel upright assemblies stretching from slab of one floor to slab of the next floor. Crossmembers fastened to the parallel upright assemblies serve as mounting points for wall or window paneling.