Windscreen Attachment Insert for Cut-to-Length Fence Screens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for attaching screens to fences, such as windscreens or sunscreens, are inefficient and unsightly when the screen is too long, requiring cutting or ordering custom sizes, which is time-consuming and costly, and makeshift attachments are prone to wear and tear.
Innovation Solution
A windscreen attachment device comprising a main body member with an interior area and an insert that creates pinch points with lock protrusions and seats to secure the screen, allowing on-site cutting and secure attachment without custom manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the windscreen is cut down to the correct size, then the windscreen length matches the fence, but the reinforced ends and premanufactured attachment points are removed, preventing satisfactory installation
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is divided into separate functional components: a main body member with attachment points and a removable insert with reinforcement features. This allows the windscreen to be cut to length while the insert provides new reinforcement points at the cut end, maintaining reliable attachment without requiring the original reinforced ends.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is pre-formed with reinforcement features (such as eyelets or attachment points) that are created at the location where the windscreen will be attached to the fence. This preliminary preparation of attachment points on the insert allows the cut end of the windscreen to be reliably attached without needing the original reinforced ends.
2Ease of operation
If makeshift attachment holes are cut or punched through the windscreen, then attachment to the fence is possible, but the attachment points are prone to widening, wear, and tear
Solution Approach 1:
The insert acts as an intermediary component between the windscreen and the fence attachment system. Instead of directly punching holes in the windscreen, the insert provides pre-formed attachment points (such as eyelets or loops) that are more durable and resistant to wear, while still allowing relatively easy attachment operations.
3Length of moving object
If a new windscreen is ordered to match the fence length, then the windscreen length is correct, but the time and money required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into a main body member and a removable insert that can be independently manufactured and attached. This allows the windscreen to be cut to the correct length on-site, eliminating the need to wait for custom manufacturing, while the insert provides the necessary reinforcement and attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is pre-manufactured with the appropriate reinforcement features and attachment points, so it is ready for immediate installation at the fence location. This eliminates the time delay associated with ordering and manufacturing custom-length screens, as the insert can be attached right away after the windscreen is cut to size.
4Ease of operation
If the cut-end of the windscreen is made for attachment, then attachment to the fence is achieved, but the appearance becomes unsightly and unaesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The insert serves as an intermediary that conceals the unsightly cut end of the windscreen while providing functional attachment capability. The insert can be designed to match the aesthetic of the windscreen or fence, creating a finished appearance, while still allowing the windscreen to be securely attached to the fence.
Data Source
AI summary
A windscreen attachment device is provided. The device may comprise an insert and a main body member. The main body member may have an interior area and an inlet channel extending into the interior area. The interior area may include a lock channel and a plurality of seats. The insert may include a lock arm that may extend outwardly from a side of the insert. The device may comprise a plurality of lock protrusions that may extend outwardly from the insert. The insert may be positionable within the interior area via the inlet channel, defining an inserted position of the insert. The lock arm may be positioned within the lock channel, and the plurality of lock protrusions may be positioned adjacent to the plurality of seats, while the insert is in the inserted position.