Floor Profile Assembly Edge Connection Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor profile arrangements face challenges in forming clean butt points at cut edges, leading to difficulties in assembly and potential deformation under high loads, which can result in unsightly and hazardous conditions.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a holding device with a connecting means that protrudes over the edge region of the profile strip in the longitudinal direction, allowing for preassembly and enhanced stability, including the use of angle connectors, fastening means, and profiling to ensure secure and load-absorbing connections between profile strips.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If floor profile assemblies are cut to length and installed individually, then the profiles can be adapted to different installation lengths, but the cut edges do not form flush butt points and gaps remain between adjacent profiles
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means is pre-assembled with the profile strip at the factory, with the second section protruding beyond the edge region in the longitudinal direction. This preliminary action ensures that when two profile strips are installed, their connecting means align perfectly to form flush butt points, eliminating gaps without requiring precise manual cutting and fitting on-site.
2Stability of the object's composition
If profile strips are installed without pre-assembled connecting means, then material and assembly costs are lower, but the cut edges deform under high loads and protrude from the floor area
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means is divided into two sections: the first section is held by the holding device within the profile strip, and the second section protrudes beyond the edge region for connection to the adjacent profile strip. This segmentation allows the connecting means to be pre-assembled with the first profile strip while maintaining the ability to connect to the second profile strip, thereby reinforcing the cut edge against deformation without requiring complete structural redesign.
3Strength
If the connecting means is fully integrated within the profile strip, then the structure appears cleaner, but the connection strength between adjacent profiles is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means extends in the longitudinal direction beyond the edge region of the profile strip. This dimensional extension allows the connecting means to engage with both the first and second profile strips, providing robust mechanical connection strength while minimizing visual impact by being positioned at the edge region rather than prominently exposed.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a floor profile arrangement, particularly for laying floor coverings (10), comprising at least one profile strip (1) comprising at least one retaining device (2) by which a first partial segment (4) of a connecting means (15) is retained, wherein a second partial segment (14) of the connecting means (15) protrudes past an edge area (5) of the profile strip (1) in the longitudinal axis (L) for connecting to a further profile strip (1).