Wall Panel Support Plate Assembly With Simple Horizontal Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall coating panel supporting systems are costly and complex due to the need for precise alignment and regulation mechanisms, leading to difficulties in assembly and incorrect positioning, especially when height adjustment is not required.
Innovation Solution
A supporting unit comprising identical metallic plates and counterplates that are easily fixed to the panel and wall, allowing for horizontal regulation and simple assembly, with specular positioning and terminal projections to limit lateral movement, enabling efficient and cost-effective wall assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a slide and screw mechanism is used for height regulation, then the panel position can be adjusted, but the production cost increases and the device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the height regulation function from the supporting unit itself, placing it instead in a separate adjustment mechanism that acts on the panel after installation. This allows the supporting unit to remain simple while still providing adjustability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting unit transitions from a static fixed-position design to a dynamic system where the panel can be adjusted vertically after installation through the screw mechanism acting on the panel's adjustment holes, providing adaptability without permanent complexity in the support structure.
2Ease of manufacture
If identical plates are used for panel and wall fixation, then production cost decreases, but assembly precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
While the plate and counterplate are identical in shape, the invention introduces asymmetric functional features: the plate has a single central hole for positioning, while the counterplate has multiple holes arranged in a pattern. This allows the identical shapes to serve different functions and guide precise alignment during assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The plate's central hole and the counterplate's hole pattern are pre-configured to establish correct alignment before final fastening. This preliminary positioning action ensures accurate placement without requiring high precision during the actual assembly operation, reducing both manufacturing and installation precision requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple holes are provided in the counterplate, then horizontal regulation is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multiple holes in the counterplate serve multiple functions: they enable horizontal positioning adjustment, provide alternative mounting locations, and work with the plate's central hole to establish both vertical and horizontal alignment. This multi-functionality provides regulation capability without adding separate adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
A supporting unit for coating panels (P) comprises, in combination: a plate (10) suitable for being fixed to said panel (P) and a counterplate (10A) suitable for being fixed to a wall (M), between said plate (10) and counterplate (10A), there being reciprocal connection means. According to the invention, said plate (10) and counterplate (10A) are perfectly identical to each other and are fixed to the panel (P) and to the wall (M) oriented (positioned) in the same way, specularly at different heights.