Double Plate Floor Panel Vibration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional floor systems face vibration issues despite having sufficient strength, which is typically addressed by adding weight, leading to increased costs and design constraints.
Innovation Solution
A double plate floor panel system comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a plurality of connectors with recesses and varying elasticity, allowing for effective vibration absorption and dissipation without the need for additional mass, using a method that includes assembling the panels with connectors sandwiched between them and clamping mechanisms for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If additional mass is added to the floor through weights or thicker material, then vibration is reduced, but the building structure design is affected and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite floor assembly consisting of two different floor panels (first and second panels) with distinct properties. The first panel has higher mass and the second panel has lower mass, creating a composite structure that reduces vibration through the interaction between panels of different characteristics, eliminating the need for additional heavy weights while achieving vibration control
Solution Approach 2:
The floor is divided into two separate panels (first panel and second panel) rather than using a single homogeneous floor structure. This segmentation allows each panel to contribute differently to vibration control, with the first panel providing mass for vibration damping and the second panel providing structural support with reduced weight
2Object-affected harmful factors
If additional mass is added to the floor through weights or thicker material, then vibration is reduced, but floor span length decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The composite floor assembly with two different panels creates a structure with optimized mass distribution. The first panel provides vibration damping while the second panel maintains structural integrity over long spans, enabling the floor to span greater distances without requiring additional heavy materials that would limit span length
3Strength
If conventional floor systems are used, then structural strength is sufficient, but vibration problems persist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite floor assembly where the first panel (with higher mass) and second panel (with lower mass) work together. This composite structure maintains sufficient structural strength while the interaction between panels of different masses provides vibration reduction, addressing both strength and vibration concerns simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the mass parameter by using two different floor panels with distinct mass characteristics. The first panel has higher mass for vibration damping while the second panel has lower mass, creating a parameter variation that reduces vibration without compromising structural strength
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 double plate floor panel system provides a cost-effective solution to reduce vibrations, enhancing structural performance and eliminating the need for additional weight, thereby improving both vibration and fire resistance while maintaining design flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
The connectors are made from a vibration-reducing material and have a degree of elasticity. The connectors are configured to absorb and decrease vibration.
Data Source
AI summary
A double plate floor panel is provided. The double plate floor panel includes a first panel, a second panel, and a plurality of connectors. The first panel has a first plurality of recesses on a first surface, and the second panel has a second plurality of recesses on a second surface. Each connector of the plurality of connectors inserts into a recess of the first plurality of recess and a recess of the second plurality of recesses. The connectors are sandwiched between the first surface of the first panel and the second surface of the second panel. A method of assembling the double plate floor panel is also provided.