Weld Stud Anchoring Assembly for Metal Liners

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing anchoring assemblies for metal objects are time-consuming to install due to the need for welding rectangular plates and subsequently fixing anchoring elements, making the process inefficient.

Innovation Solution

The anchoring assembly employs a weld stud for stud welding, which simplifies the attachment to a metal object, along with a clamping element for secure positioning, allowing for quicker installation and easier handling, storage, and transportation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If rectangular plates are welded to metal objects and anchoring elements are fixed subsequently, then the anchoring assembly can be attached to metal objects, but the installation process becomes time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines the fixing device and anchoring element into a single integrated component. The fixing device includes a base portion with a through-hole and an anchoring portion extending therefrom, eliminating the need for separate welding of plates and subsequent fixing of anchoring elements. This merging reduces installation steps and time while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The anchoring element is pre-positioned as an integral part of the fixing device during manufacturing. This preliminary action allows the anchoring element to be correctly positioned before installation, eliminating the need for subsequent fixing operations and reducing installation time while ensuring proper positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If rectangular plates with through holes are used as fixing devices, then anchoring elements can be passed through, but the handling, storage and transportation becomes less efficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of handlingVSAvoidinstallation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing device and anchoring element are merged into a single pre-assembled unit. This integration simplifies handling during transportation and storage, as workers only need to handle one component rather than separate plates and anchoring elements, thereby improving installation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate components are used for anchoring assembly, then flexibility in material selection is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial adaptabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing device is divided into functional portions: a base portion with a through-hole and an anchoring portion extending therefrom. This segmentation allows different materials to be selected for different portions while maintaining a simplified overall structure that reduces assembly complexity compared to multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 approach significantly reduces installation time and enhances the ease of handling and application of anchoring assemblies, making the process more efficient and cost-effective compared to traditional methods.

Implementation Method 1

the weld element comprises a weld stud designed for being welded to a metal object by stud welding

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStud welding: Welding

Implementation Method 2

aluminium is provided on the welding surface, thereby promoting the melting bath during the stud welding operation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMelting: Melting

Data Source

PatentEP2525006B1Anchoring assembly and fixing device for such an anchoring assembly
Publication Date: 2019.08.28 SILICON HLDG
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an anchoring assembly (1) for anchoring a liner of a cured lining material applied in liquid form to metal objects, comprising a fixing device (2,10) that can be welded or soldered to a metal object, which fixing device (2,10) comprises a weld element and a fixing element (13) provided with a through hole (14), and an anchoring element (4) that can be passed through the through hole of the fixing device, wherein the weld element comprises weld (11) or solder stud. The invention further relates to a fixing device for use with such an anchoring assembly, wherein optionally a possibility of movement is provided.