Elevated Flooring Support Framework With Adjustable Leveling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tile flooring systems face challenges such as high construction costs, labor intensity, material limitations, and difficulty in achieving a level finish, especially in outdoor applications, due to climatic changes and weight of tiles, and require heavy demolition for replacement, with existing support systems for false flooring facing similar issues.
Innovation Solution
A modular structural support framework system comprising top and bottom rails, rivets, spacers, and feet, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly of tiles without bonding agents, with integrated height leveling and shock absorption, enabling spirit-level finishes and accommodating various tile sizes and shapes, and allowing for air and water flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional tile flooring systems are used with bonding agents, then tiles are securely bonded to subfloor, but construction costs increase and labor intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes bonding agents entirely from the flooring system, extracting the problematic element that caused high costs and labor intensity while maintaining tile security through a mechanical support framework with adjustable feet
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary support framework system between the subfloor and tiles, consisting of adjustable feet and support members that provide mechanical stabilization without requiring adhesive bonding
2Manufacturing precision
If manual leveling of tiles is performed, then spirit level finish can be achieved, but labor intensity increases and construction time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamically adjustable support feet that can be independently positioned to achieve precise leveling, allowing rapid adjustment without manual tile manipulation and enabling both precision and speed
3Reliability
If heavy tiles are used for outdoor applications, then durability against climatic changes is improved, but weight handling difficulty increases and shipping cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the flooring system into separate components (support framework, tiles) that can be handled independently, allowing lighter tiles to be used while the robust support structure provides the necessary durability for outdoor conditions
4Ease of repair
If entire flooring is demolished for replacement, then old flooring can be removed, but construction disruption increases and labor cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the flooring into removable tiles and a permanent support framework, allowing individual tiles to be replaced without disturbing the underlying structure, enabling rapid repairs and reducing construction disruption
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 system reduces construction costs by half, facilitates easy installation and replacement, ensures longevity of tiles by allowing expansion and contraction, and provides a durable, level surface with reduced material and labor costs, while maintaining structural integrity and allowing for air and water flow.
Implementation Method 1
a shock absorber to reduce vibration and impact
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention pertains to a system of structural support framework that can be applied for elevated flooring. The system incorporates a plurality of base frameworks constructed of top rails, bottom rails, rivets and a plurality of foots being laid adjacently over a fixed surface. The adjacent base frameworks are connected with spacers. A tile can be conveniently disposed over the finished system. The system also incorporates a free-support which can be employed in spaces where the base framework is altered for additional support. The present system of structural support framework further integrates a height levelling mechanism and ensures a spirit-level finished elevated flooring. The system can be conveniently deconstructed without demolishing the components and can be recycled or reused.