Two-Layer Engineered Wood Flooring With Segmented Core Veneers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing two-layer engineered wood flooring exhibits excessive bending performance and poor stability, making it unsuitable for flooring applications.
Innovation Solution
A two-layer engineered wood flooring design featuring a top veneer, core veneers arranged side by side with spacing gaps, and a back strip connected to the core veneers, enhancing stability through the back strip's connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two boards are glued together to form a two-layer engineered wood flooring, then flexibility is improved to meet bending requirements, but stability deteriorates due to excessive flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The core veneer is divided into multiple smaller core veneers arranged side by side with spacing gaps between them. This segmentation maintains flexibility by allowing individual movement while the back strip connects them to prevent excessive bending, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
A back strip is introduced as an intermediary component connected to the rear surfaces of multiple core veneers. This back strip acts as a mediator that provides structural support and stability while allowing the core veneers to maintain their flexibility, effectively balancing the two opposing requirements.
2Ease of operation
If core veneers are arranged side by side with spacing gaps, then flexibility is maintained for smooth laying, but structural integrity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The core veneer is segmented into multiple smaller units with spacing gaps, enabling flexibility for smooth laying operations. The segmentation allows each core veneer to be handled and positioned independently while maintaining overall structural coherence through the back strip connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The flooring structure combines multiple materials and components: top veneer, multiple core veneers with spacing gaps, and a back strip. This composite structure integrates the flexibility of spaced core veneers with the structural integrity provided by the back strip connection system.
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 design ensures flexibility and stability, allowing for smooth laying and meeting user needs by connecting core veneers with a back strip, improving overall structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
Multiple core veneers are provided and arranged on the top veneer side by side, a spacing gap is formed between adjacent core veneers
Implementation Method 2
The back strip is connected to at least two core veneers, and the multiple core veneers are connected to the back strip
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AI summary
Provided is a two-layer engineered wood flooring, and a manufacturing method therefor, relating to the technical field of wood floor design and manufacturing. The technical problem of excessive bending performance and poor stability in the prior art. The two-layer engineered wood flooring includes a top veneer, core veneers, and a back strip. Multiple core veneers are provided and arranged on the top veneer side by side, a spacing gap is formed between adjacent core veneers, and the back strip is arranged on the core veneer. The back strip is connected to at least two core veneers, and the multiple core veneers are all connected to the back strip. By arranging the multiple core plates side by side and connecting the core plates by the back strip, the engineered wood flooring is guaranteed to have good stability while having good flexibility.