Magnesium Sulfate Composite Flooring with Rubber Buffer Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing floorings such as solid wood and laminate, and PVC floorings face issues like deformation, moisture sensitivity, lack of fireproofing, noise, and reduced service life due to curling and cracking, which are not adequately addressed by current technologies.

Innovation Solution

A soundproof composite flooring comprising a paint layer, solid wood layer, magnesium sulfate substrate layer, and soundproof layer, with a buffer structure of rubber base, support disk, and rubber column around cylindrical holes, bonded using AB glue or hot-melt adhesive, providing deformability and noise reduction through vibratory impact alleviation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If PVC flooring is used as a lightweight floor decoration material, then ease of installation and cost are improved, but the edges are prone to curling and cracking which reduces service life and increases noise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidservice life
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses a composite structure combining PVC flooring with a magnesium sulfate substrate layer and a soundproof layer. This composite material approach allows the PVC layer to maintain its lightweight and easy installation properties while the magnesium sulfate substrate provides structural stability to prevent curling and cracking, thereby extending service life.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The magnesium sulfate substrate layer acts as an intermediary between the PVC flooring layer and the underlying floor structure. This intermediate layer provides structural support and stability, preventing the PVC edges from curling and cracking while also serving as a base for the soundproof layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If PVC flooring is used as a lightweight floor decoration material, then ease of installation and cost are improved, but noise is increased during use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidnoise
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The soundproof layer, positioned between the PVC flooring and the magnesium sulfate substrate, acts as an intermediary that absorbs and dampens noise. This intermediate soundproofing layer reduces the transmission of impact sounds and footstep noise while maintaining the lightweight and easy installation characteristics of the PVC flooring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The composite structure incorporating a dedicated soundproof layer within the magnesium sulfate substrate system provides noise reduction capabilities while maintaining the overall lightweight and easy installation properties of the PVC flooring assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Shape

If solid wood flooring is used, then aesthetic appearance and comfort are improved, but the flooring is easy to suffer deformation, dampness and moth, and is not fireproof

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaesthetic appearanceVSAvoidresistance to deformation and damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention creates a composite flooring system where the PVC layer provides the aesthetic appearance similar to solid wood, while the magnesium sulfate substrate layer provides structural stability, fire resistance, and resistance to deformation, dampness, and moth damage. This composite approach allows the flooring to enjoy the aesthetic benefits of solid wood without its vulnerabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

Different layers of the composite flooring perform different functions: the PVC layer provides aesthetic appearance and comfort, while the magnesium sulfate substrate layer provides fire resistance, structural stability, and resistance to biological damage. This division of functional qualities allows each layer to excel at its specific purpose.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Adaptability or versatility

If laminate flooring is used to provide more choices, then variety and cost-effectiveness are improved, but they are not fireproof, water-resistant, and formaldehyde-free

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of choicesVSAvoidfire resistance and water resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The composite structure combines the aesthetic variety of laminate-style PVC flooring with the fire resistance and water resistance of the magnesium sulfate substrate layer. This allows consumers to enjoy diverse design choices while achieving the fire safety and water resistance that standard laminate flooring lacks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The magnesium sulfate substrate layer specifically provides fire resistance and water resistance properties, while the PVC flooring layer provides aesthetic variety and design choices. This functional differentiation allows the flooring to meet multiple performance requirements simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 buffer structure enhances damage resistance and extends service life by preventing curling and cracking, while the soundproof effect reduces noise, making the flooring more durable and environmentally friendly.

Implementation Method 1

the buffer structure comprises a rubber base which fits a bottom of each of cylindrical holes, and a support disk which is opposite to the solid wood layer; the rubber base and the support disk are connected by a rubber column

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the soundproof effect reduces noise, making the flooring more durable and environmentally friendly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration damping: Damping

Implementation Method 3

the solid wood layer and the magnesium sulfate substrate layer are bonded via AB glue by cold pressing or via a hot-melt adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 4

the solid wood layer and the magnesium sulfate substrate layer are bonded via AB glue by cold pressing or via a hot-melt adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMelting: Melting

Data Source

PatentUS10875276B2Soundproof composite flooring of magnesium sulfate and solid wood
Publication Date: 2020.12.29 JIANGSU BBL HOME TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention relates to composite floorings, more particularly to a soundproof composite flooring of magnesium sulfate and solid wood. The soundproof composite flooring includes a paint layer, a solid wood layer, a magnesium sulfate substrate layer, and a soundproof layer which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom; the solid wood layer and the magnesium sulfate substrate layer are bonded via AB glue by cold pressing or via a hot-melt adhesive; a plurality of cylindrical holes are arranged along edges of an upper surface of the magnesium sulfate substrate layer, and a buffer structure is arranged in each of the cylindrical holes; the buffer structure includes a rubber base which fits a bottom of the cylindrical holes, and a support disk which is opposite to the solid wood layer. The rubber base and the support disk are connected by a rubber column.