ClickitUp Balcony : Ett infästningssystem för glasräcket ClickitUp till alla balkonger

Sammanfattning: The project began with a meeting between two students from Halmstad University and the company ErgoSafe AB. The students got in touch with the company after noticing the practicality of their product ClickitUp. ClickitUp is made out of two glass panels mounted on aluminum profiles. The inner panel is mounted on gas actuated pistons. By pressing down on this panel the pistons are activated like a ball point pen and start raising the panel to twice the height. Today the product is sold to outdoor diners, bars, cafes and private home patios. When it comes to balconies ClickitUp has a weakness. In its current form the product can only be mounted from the top, which goes against industry standards for balconies. This is not preferable for concrete balconies since it creates a risk of ice explosions, which can crack the concrete. Another weakness with mounting from the top is that it restricts the amount of usable area on the balcony. ErgoSafe wants to expand their presence on the balcony market by creating a mounting solution that fits all balconies. The purpose of the expansion is to be able to partner up with large construction companies in large projects like new production or refurbaging apartment buildings.   The students got the assignment to create a mount that makes it possible for ClickitUp to be mounted on the side of a balcony according to industry standards. This mount should also be easy and fast to install to decrease the installation costs and thereby the total cost. The mount should also be aesthetically pleasing and go hand in hand with ClickitUp’s design language.   The students created a solution where the installation is divided into multiple parts. This means most of the work can be done in the factory to minimize the amount of work out on the installation site. By doing a good job in the factory the actual installation can be simple which makes it fast and safe. This leads to a more effective installation in regards to time and therefore prices.    [Confidential information about the result of the project as functional details of the product are described.]   The project makes it possible to install ClickitUp on all types of balconies.