Apertured Tiling Adhesive Dispenser for Uniform Tile Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional manual application of adhesive to tiles is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and results in inconsistent application, leading to uneven tiling outcomes.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a container with a discharger having apertures for applying adhesive to the rear face of a tile, allowing for consistent and predictable adhesive delivery, reducing labor and time through a scalable design adaptable to various tile sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual application of adhesive is used, then flexibility in application is maintained, but labor intensity increases and application consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service adhesive application where the container and discharger automatically deliver adhesive to the tile surface through gravitational flow and pressure differential, eliminating the need for manual trowel operations while maintaining consistent application patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The discharger is divided into multiple apertures arranged in a pattern that segments the adhesive flow into multiple controlled streams, ensuring uniform distribution across the tile surface while reducing the complexity of manual application operations
2Productivity
If manual adhesive application is used, then adaptability to different tile sizes is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables continuous adhesive delivery through the discharger apertures as the container is tilted or positioned, allowing multiple tiles to be processed in sequence without interruption, significantly increasing productivity while reducing total time investment
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a tiltable container that can be dynamically positioned at different angles to control adhesive flow, allowing the operator to adapt the application rate to different tile sizes and speeds while maintaining high productivity
3Measurement precision
If manual adhesive application is used, then material flexibility is maintained, but adhesive consumption accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device design incorporates visual and tactile feedback mechanisms where the operator can observe and feel the adhesive flow rate through the discharger apertures, allowing real-time adjustment to match the exact requirements of different tile sizes and prevent both under-application and wastage
Solution Approach 2:
The container tilt angle and discharger aperture configuration can be adjusted as parameters to optimize adhesive flow rate for different tile sizes, enabling precise control over adhesive consumption and minimizing wastage while maintaining application accuracy
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
The device facilitates faster, more accurate, and economical adhesive application, minimizing waste and ensuring uniform adhesive distribution, thereby improving the tiling process efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
when a force is applied to the top surface of the discharger positioned in the inner portion of the container, the discharger is lowered and applies pressure on the tiling adhesive thereby causing a portion of the tiling adhesive to move through the at least one aperture of the discharger
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for tiling comprising a container for holding a tiling adhesive, and a discharger for discharging the tiling adhesive. The discharger comprises at least one aperture and is configured to fit in the inner portion of the container, wherein the device is configured such that when the discharger is placed in the inner portion of the container and a rear face of a tile is placed on a top surface of the discharger, adhesive within the container can move through the at least one aperture of the discharger to apply a portion of the tiling adhesive to the rear face of the tile.