Self-Engaging Wall Panel Mounting for Precise Repositioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for attaching wall panels to preexisting building structures, such as drywall or plastered substrates, lack the ability to accurately position or reposition panels without altering the attachment points on the existing walls, and often require surface preparation or use of adhesives.

Innovation Solution

A wall panel kit comprising self-engaging mounting elements and mounting plates with reinforcing features, allowing for reversible attachment to existing building surfaces using fasteners, enabling precise positioning and repositioning of wall panels without relocating attachment points or surface preparation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional adhesive or permanent fastening methods are used to attach wall panels to existing walls, then the panels are securely attached, but the panels cannot be repositioned or removed without damaging the existing wall surface

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverepositionability of wall panelsVSAvoidsecure attachment of wall panels

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting plate attached to the existing wall, and a separate wall panel. This segmentation allows the panel to be independently positioned and repositioned while the mounting plate remains fixed, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and repositionability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic reversible attachment. The mounting elements allow the wall panel to be repeatedly installed and removed, providing operational flexibility while maintaining secure attachment during use through the reinforced mounting plate and engagement mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If wall panels are attached using traditional methods requiring surface preparation, then secure attachment is achieved, but additional time and effort are required for surface preparation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speed of wall panelsVSAvoidsurface preparation requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate is pre-attached to the existing wall surface before the wall panel is installed. This preliminary action eliminates the need for surface preparation of the existing wall, as the mounting plate adapts to the existing surface and provides a prepared mounting interface, thereby increasing installation speed without compromising attachment security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If mounting elements are placed at fixed locations on existing walls, then attachment points are stable, but wall panels cannot be accurately positioned or repositioned without changing attachment point locations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning accuracy of wall panelsVSAvoidrepositioning flexibility of wall panels

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate serves as an intermediary between the existing wall and the wall panel. It provides stable attachment points on the existing wall while offering an adjustable interface for the wall panel, enabling accurate positioning and repositioning without moving the fundamental attachment locations on the building structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11015350B2Self-engaging mounting method for wall panels

Publication Date: 2021.05.25 INPRO CORP

AI summary

A wall panel installation method, assembly, system and kit are provided. The wall panel is installed and held to an existing building structure with the combination of a support plate secured to the building wall, fastening elements adhered to the wall panel and corresponding fastening elements adhered to respective support plates. When the wall panel is in position, the fastening elements are brought into contact to engage each other and hold the wall panel in position relative to the building structure/wall.