Modular Decking Integrated Water Diversion System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decking systems face challenges in efficiently managing water dispersion to prevent degradation of materials and water accumulation near building foundations, often requiring extensive hardware and labor for installation.
Innovation Solution
A modular decking system comprising integrated components with a uniform top surface, an enclosed support assembly, and an integrated water diversion system that collects and diverts water runoff, reducing the need for conventional connecting hardware and labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional decking systems use separate components and hardware for water diversion, then water dispersion is achieved, but device complexity and installation labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the decking component and water diversion system into a single integrated modular unit. The modular decking component includes an integrated water diversion system with channels and drip edges that are built-in rather than added separately, eliminating the need for multiple separate hardware components while maintaining effective water dispersion functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular decking component serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides the structural decking surface, incorporates water collection channels, includes drip edges for water diversion, and enables modular installation. This multi-functional design replaces what would traditionally require separate components for each function.
2Reliability
If traditional decking uses multiple separate components, then structural requirements are met, but installation time and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The decking system is divided into standardized modular components that can be manufactured independently and assembled quickly on-site. Each modular decking component is a self-contained unit that maintains structural integrity while enabling rapid installation through repetitive modular assembly, reducing both installation time and labor costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The water diversion system, support structures, and decking surface are pre-integrated into the modular components during manufacturing. This preliminary integration of multiple functions into single modules eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly of separate components, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining structural reliability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If decking systems use extensive hardware for component connection, then structural stability is achieved, but manufacturing and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the connection and support functions directly into the modular decking component structure rather than using separate hardware fasteners. The modular component includes built-in structural elements that provide both stability and connection capabilities, reducing the need for additional manufactured hardware parts and associated costs.
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AI summary
Modular decking includes a modular decking component that has an enclosed support assembly and a top surface integrated with the enclosed support assembly. A structural decking base of the modular decking includes one or more of the modular decking components configured as a waterproof joist system that includes an integrated water diversion system, and the modular decking components support decking surface material. A modular decking system includes the modular decking components aligned to form a uniform decking top surface. Each of the modular decking components include the enclosed support assembly, the top surface integrated with the enclosed support assembly, and the integrated water diversion system.