Floor Panel Moving Tape for Rough-Surface Suction Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor repair tools either require precise control of striking force, which can damage the floor, or struggle to adhere to uneven surfaces, making it difficult to move floor panels effectively.
Innovation Solution
A floor moving system using tape with an adhesive surface bonded to the floor and a suction cup attached to the tape, allowing the suction device to drive the tape and floor for precise adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hammer is used to strike the repair tool to move the floor panel, then the floor panel can be moved into place, but the striking force is difficult to precisely control which can damage the floor surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional hammer-striking mechanical system with a suction cup-based system. The suction cup adheres to the floor panel and uses suction force (negative pressure) to grip and move the panel, eliminating the need for hammer strikes that can damage the floor surface. This substitution of mechanical action from impact to adhesion resolves the contradiction between moving capability and surface protection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If suction cups are used to move the floor panel, then the floor can be moved by shifting the suction cups, but this method is only suitable for floors with smooth surfaces and cannot adhere stably to rough, textured, or uneven surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a repair tool as an intermediary component between the suction cup and the floor panel. The repair tool includes a cavity that receives the suction cup and has a bottom surface that contacts the floor panel. This intermediary structure allows the suction cup to adhere to the repair tool while the repair tool's bottom surface provides the actual contact with various floor surfaces, enabling stable adhesion on rough, textured, or uneven surfaces that would otherwise prevent suction cup attachment.
3Ease of operation
If the repair tool is inserted into narrow floor gaps, then the tool can reach the floor panel, but this can cause damage to the floor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the repair tool into distinct functional components: a suction cup portion for adhesion, a cavity structure for housing the suction cup, and a bottom surface for floor contact. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally - the suction cup provides secure attachment without inserting into gaps, while the bottom surface provides controlled contact with the floor panel, eliminating the need to insert tools into narrow gaps and preventing floor damage.
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 allows for easy and precise adjustment of floor panels without damaging the surface, suitable for various floor characteristics, enhancing adaptability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the lower surface of which is an adhesive surface for bonding to the upper surface of the floor
Implementation Method 2
the upper surface of which is a suction surface; Suction device, which comprises a suction cup that adheres to the upper surface of the tape
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a floor moving system for moving floors. When the upper surface of the floor is too rough for the suction cups to adhere, the system includes a tape and a suction device. The lower surface of the tape is an adhesive surface used to bond to the upper surface of the floor, and the upper surface of the tape is a suction surface. The suction device is equipped with suction cups that adhere to the upper surface of the tape. When the suction device is subjected to force, it drives the tape and the floor bonded to the tape to move.