High Floor Support System

Abstract

This is a quick and easy to adjust support system for raised floors.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates generally to support systems for elevated floors, and more particularly to support systems for elevated floors that are quickly and easily adjustable in height. [Background technology]

[0002] As is known, a raised floor is a suspended floor system that is raised above the ground and has a walking surface that rests on a structure usually made of suspended modular elements. Between the base and the walking surface there is a technical compartment where, for example, the passage of cables can be inspected.

[0003] The floor surface must be installed at a height above the floor, but this height may vary from case to case depending on the different requirements of the environment in which the floor is to be laid and the dimensions of the technical compartment to be obtained.

[0004] As a result, flooring heights often need to be varied from site to site.

[0005] For this purpose, adjustable support systems are introduced that allow the floor height to be varied from a minimum value according to the different needs of each individual construction site.

[0006] However, these adjustable support systems are impractical due to the time required to adjust them.

[0007] Furthermore, such support systems do not allow for quick identification of the height to which they are set. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a support system for elevated floors that overcomes the problems of known techniques.

[0009] A further scope of the present invention is to provide an elevated floor support system that can be adjusted in a practical and rapid manner.

[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a raised floor support system that allows the support system itself to immediately identify its adjusted height. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In accordance with the present invention, all of the objects and further objects are achieved by a support system for creating a raised platform having a walking surface spaced apart from a base, the support system comprising a lower rotor resting on the base and an upper rotor resting on the lower rotor.

[0012] In particular, the support system is configured such that the lower rotor has a spiral profile with an upper inclined surface defined therein and the upper rotor has a spiral profile with a lower inclined surface defined therein. It is characterized by having a spiral element.

[0013] The upper ramp rests on the lower ramp, so that when the upper rotor rotates relative to the lower rotor, the upper rotor either rises or falls relative to the lower rotor, depending on the direction of rotation.

[0014] Thanks to this structure of the two rotors, the relative rotation of the two rotors is sufficient to change the height, ie the thickness resulting from the two rotors overlapping each other.

[0015] Advantageously, the lower rotor may comprise a central cylinder that fits into the central hole of the upper rotor, thereby ensuring perfect coaxiality of the lower and upper rotors.

[0016] Furthermore, the lower rotor may be provided with protruding elements suitable for being grasped in order to ensure an optimum grip of the lower rotor itself.

[0017] The protruding elements may have end holes defined therein through which a user can insert their fingers to improve grip.

[0018] Similarly, the upper rotor may have a number of protrusions to provide a grip on the upper rotor itself.

[0019] Advantageously, the protrusions may be angularly equidistant from one another to improve the user's grip and rotational measurement.

[0020] Furthermore, in order to have a clear idea of ​​the height defined after the two rotors have rotated together, the upper rotor may be provided with markings identifying the various measures of height obtained from the upper rotor relative to the lower rotor, and a tip may protrude radially from the lower rotor to identify the marking on the upper rotor that corresponds to the actual height obtained.

[0021] Advantageously, the support system may comprise a connecting plate arranged to rest on the upper rotor and to allow the placement of the elements constituting the walking surface.

[0022] Additionally, the support system may include an extension plate disposed between the base plate and the lower rotor to elevate the lower rotor by a height equal to the thickness of the extension plate.

[0023] Advantageously, through holes may be provided in the lower rotor and / or the upper rotor for draining water or other liquids.

[0024] Further features and details of the invention can be better understood from the following description, given by way of non-limiting example, and from the attached drawing plates. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an axometric view of a support system according to the present invention. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is an exploded axonometric view of the support system of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the support system of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a detail of FIG. 3 designated E. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a top view of a first element of the support system of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a side view of the element of FIG. 5 in cross section on plane AA. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a top view of the second element of the support system of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view of the element of FIG. 7 in cross section through plane BB. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] With reference to the accompanying drawings, and in particular to Figures 1 to 3, at 10 there is shown a support system according to the present invention for creating a raised floor so that a walking surface formed by wooden tiles or battens is placed at a height above a base.

[0027] According to the embodiment described herein, the support system 10 comprises a lower rotor 12, an upper rotor 14 suitable for being supported above the lower rotor 12, a connecting plate 16 supported above the upper rotor 14, a first extension plate 18 arranged below the lower rotor 12, and a second extension plate 20 arranged below the first extension plate 18 and suitable for resting on a reference ground.

[0028] The lower rotor 12 has a base disk 22 with a central cylindrical body 24 defined at its periphery by an edge 26 .

[0029] A protruding element 28 having an end hole 29 projects radially from the base disc 22. A point 31 projects from the opposite side of the protruding element 28.

[0030] Projecting vertically upward from base disc 22 is a helical contour 30 defining an upper inclined surface 32 .

[0031] At the center and periphery of the base disc 22 are arcuate openings 23 through which water can drain.

[0032] The upper rotor 14 has an outer ring 34 with radially projecting bodies 36 projecting at equal angular intervals from one another.

[0033] Starting from the outer ring 34 is a helical element 38 which defines a lower inclined surface 40 .

[0034] The upper rotor 14 has a central annular support 42 with a central hole 44. On the annular support 42 of the upper rotor 14 rests a connecting plate 16 including vertical fins 17 and suitable for enabling the connection of tiles or wooden boards to a support frame.

[0035] The helical element 38 is fixedly secured to the outer ring 34 and to the annular support 42 by means of radial elements 39 .

[0036] The lower part of the helical element 38 is provided with a number of holes 41 corresponding to the radial elements 39 to allow any water to pass through.

[0037] The upper rotor 14 is supported on top of the lower rotor 12 so that the central cylinder 24 fits into the central hole 44 .

[0038] Additionally, the lower inclined surface 40 of the helical element 38 of the upper rotor 14 rests on the upper inclined surface 32 of the helical profile 30 of the lower rotor 12, as shown by FIG.

[0039] Rotating the upper rotor 14 in a clockwise direction relative to the lower rotor 12 causes the lower inclined surface 40 of the helical element 38 to slide over the upper inclined surface 32 of the helical profile 30, thereby lifting the upper rotor 14 relative to the lower rotor 12.

[0040] Rotation of the two rotors 12, 14 can be easily accomplished by an operator grasping the lower rotor 12 by the protruding elements 28 with one hand, inserting fingers into the opposing terminal holes 29 to lock it in place, and then grasping the protrusions 36 with the other hand to rotate the upper rotor 14.

[0041] There are markings on the upper rotor 14 , and more particularly on the outer ring 34 , that identify various measures of height to which the upper rotor 14 is brought relative to the lower rotor 12 .

[0042] The height actually reached is indicated by the tip 31 of the lower rotor 12 in correspondence with a corresponding inscription shown on the upper rotor 14.

[0043] The first extension plate 18 and second extension plate 20 are optional and are used to raise the lower rotor 12, and thus the upper rotor 14, to a greater height.

[0044] Depending on the type of flooring being installed, different elements can be used as alternatives to the connecting plate 16.

[0045] There are snap-on mechanisms for connecting the lower rotor 12 to the upper rotor 14, the connecting plate 16 to the upper rotor 14, the first extension plate 18 to the lower rotor 12, and between the extension plates 18,20.

[0046] Further variations and embodiments other than those exemplified above are possible and are considered within the scope of protection defined by the appended claims.

[0047] For example, the elements for gripping the two rotors can be of different forms, as can the indication of the height reached.

Claims

1. A support system (10) for constructing a raised platform having a walking surface spaced apart from a base, comprising: a lower rotor (12) suitable for resting on said base; an upper rotor (14) adapted to be placed on said lower rotor (12); Equipped with the lower rotor (12) has a helical profile (30) defining an upper inclined surface (32); the upper rotor (14) having a helical element (38) defining a lower inclined surface (40); the upper inclined surface (32) is inclined toward the lower inclined surface (40) so that, when the upper rotor (14) rotates relative to the lower rotor (12), the upper rotor (14) rises or falls relative to the lower rotor (12) depending on the direction of rotation; The upper rotor (14) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (36) for improving the upper rotor's grip on itself; the plurality of protrusions (36) are angularly equidistant from one another; and markings on an upper surface of the upper rotor (14) that identify various height measurements taken from the upper rotor (14) relative to the lower rotor (12); A support system (10) from which points (31) project radially for identifying markings on the upper rotor (14) corresponding to the height actually achieved.

2. 2. The support system (10) of claim 1, The lower rotor (12) comprises a central cylinder (24) suitable for insertion into a central hole (44) obtained in the upper rotor (14) to ensure complete coaxiality between the upper rotor (14) and the lower rotor (12).

3. A support system (10) according to claim 1 or 2, A support system (10) in which the lower rotor (12) is provided with protruding elements (28) suitable for being grasped in order to ensure an optimum grip of the lower rotor (12) itself.

4. A support system (10) according to claim 3, The support system (10) has end holes (29) defined in the protruding elements (28) into which a user can insert a finger to improve the grip.

5. A support system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Connector plate (16) included, This connector plate is placed on the upper rotor (14) and allows the placement of floor elements forming the walking surface, a support system (10).

6. A support system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, Extension plates (18, 20) are included; A support system (10) adapted to be disposed between the base and the lower rotor (12) to raise the lower rotor by a height equal to the thickness of the extension plates (18, 20).

7. A support system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A support system (10) wherein the lower rotor (12) and / or the upper rotor (14) are provided with through holes for draining water or other liquids.

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