Floor Support Structure With Dampening Layer For Vibration Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing raised floor constructions are time-consuming to install, lack dampening functionality, and are complex, heavy, and expensive, with inefficient anchoring processes that require drilling and do not provide adequate vibration absorption.
Innovation Solution
A floor support structure featuring a level adjustment screw with a foot that includes a dampening layer and flexible attachment members, allowing for easy installation without drilling, providing stable, lightweight, and cost-effective support with efficient vibration absorption through a tubular design and elastic materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional anchoring methods with drilling and fastening means are used, then stable floor joist construction is achieved, but installation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the anchoring function from the traditional drilling and fastening process by using a foot element with a lower base part that can be directly fixed to the support surface without drilling. This eliminates the time-consuming drilling operation while maintaining stable anchoring through the base part's contact with the support surface and optional adhesive or mechanical fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The foot element acts as an intermediary component between the floor joist and the support surface. It provides a simplified anchoring interface that eliminates the need for direct drilling into the support surface, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining structural stability through its base part's contact with the support surface.
2Device complexity
If traditional floor constructions without dampening layers are used, then simpler structure is achieved, but vibration and noise increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dampening layer is incorporated into the foot element as a preliminary measure to counteract vibrations and noise before they can propagate through the floor construction. This preliminary anti-action against harmful vibrations is integrated into the basic structure, providing vibration absorption without requiring additional separate dampening components.
Solution Approach 2:
The foot element is constructed as a composite structure combining a lower base part, dampening layer, and upper connection part. The dampening layer is made of vibration-absorbing material that reduces noise and vibration transmission, while the base part provides structural support and anchoring functionality, creating a multi-functional composite component.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex bar systems with enclosing bars and level adjustment mechanisms are used, then functional requirements are met, but construction becomes heavy and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the support function into distinct components: the foot element with lower base part for anchoring, dampening layer for vibration absorption, and upper connection part for level adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall weight while maintaining all necessary functions compared to monolithic bar systems.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using heavy enclosing bars to provide structural support, the invention uses a simplified foot element design that copies the essential support function through its lower base part's contact with the support surface. This eliminates the need for heavy enclosing structures while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
4Reliability
If drilling and anchoring operations are performed, then secure attachment to support surface is achieved, but construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the costly drilling and anchoring operations by using a foot element with lower base part that attaches to the support surface through simpler means such as adhesive or mechanical fixation without drilling. This eliminates expensive drilling equipment and materials while maintaining secure attachment through the base part's contact with the support surface.
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 solution enables quick and simple installation, stable support, and effective vibration and shock absorption, meeting high construction standards with reduced material usage and cost, suitable for low-noise environments.
Implementation Method 1
The foot has a dampening layer arranged between the lower base part and the upper connection part
Implementation Method 2
The at least one flexible attachment member is made from a cut-out portion of the tubular side wall and has a protrusion arranged within the connection recess, where the protrusion is arranged to interact with the at least one connection member of the level adjustment screw
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AI summary
A floor support structure (1) for supporting a floor joist of an adjustable raised floor construction relative to an underlying support surface, the floor support structure comprising a level adjustment screw (2) extending in a direction along a longitudinal axis and a foot (3); where the foot comprises a lower base part (4) for holding the floor support structure to the underlying support surface and an upper connection part (5) to which a lower end of the level adjustment screw is attachable; where the foot has a dampening layer (9) arranged between the lower base part and the upper connection part; where the upper connection part has a connection recess (12) for the level adjustment screw, wherein the foot has at least one flexible attachment member (7) arranged to engage at least one connection member (8) on the lower end of the level adjustment screw, so that the flexible attachment member and the connection member are arranged to prevent separation of the level adjustment screw from the foot in a direction along the longitudinal axis.