Framing Device for Fire-Rated Glass Floor Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Glass floor systems are prone to damage during transportation and after installation due to traffic and external forces, lacking effective protection against impact and abrasion.
Innovation Solution
A framing device for glass floor structures that includes a shield with a pocket to encompass the glass floor unit, providing impact and abrasion protection, and a support linked to a bearing foundation to resist gravitational and extraneous forces, compatible with existing adjustment mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If glass floor units are made transparent and structurally sound, then aesthetic appearance and structural integrity are improved, but vulnerability to impact and abrasion damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
A shield component is introduced as an intermediary protective layer between the glass floor unit and external harmful factors. The shield encompasses the glass floor unit and is linked to the bearing foundation, serving as a mediator that absorbs impact and abrasion forces before they reach the glass structure, thereby protecting the transparent glass while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The glass floor system is enhanced by combining glass materials with protective shield components formed from durable materials. This composite structure integrates the transparency and structural properties of glass with the protective and abrasion-resistant characteristics of the shield material, creating a hybrid system that addresses both aesthetic and protective requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If glass floor units are installed in building structures, then architectural design flexibility is improved, but susceptibility to damage during transportation and installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is pre-installed on the bearing foundation before the glass floor unit is positioned. This preliminary protective measure ensures that the glass floor unit is already shielded against potential damage during transportation and installation, allowing for design flexibility without compromising reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield acts as a protective intermediary between the glass floor unit and the building structure during installation. It absorbs mechanical stresses and prevents direct contact between the glass and potential damage sources, enabling versatile architectural designs while maintaining installation reliability.
3Shape
If glass floor units are used as walking surfaces, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but vulnerability to traffic damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shield serves as a protective intermediary layer that allows the glass floor unit to maintain its aesthetic appearance as a walking surface while protecting it from traffic damage. The shield absorbs forces from vehicles, carts, and other moving objects before they reach the glass, preserving both the aesthetic quality and structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield provides beforehand cushioning by positioning itself between the glass floor unit and potential traffic damage sources. This protective cushioning absorbs impact forces and prevents direct transmission of damage to the glass, allowing the aesthetic glass surface to remain intact despite heavy traffic usage.
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AI summary
A framing device for a glass floor unit utilizing a shield connected to the glass floor unit and at least one tab connected to the shield. A threaded member selectively interacts with the tab to adjust the vertical position of the glass floor and to hold down the glass floor relative to a support connected to an edifice foundation.