Modular Flooring Vertical Pin Connection Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing modular flooring systems face challenges with a loose connection between the detachable base and the modular flooring components, leading to frequent detachment during installation, increasing the time and cost of installation and reassembly, particularly in sports venues.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a vertical pin on the lower face of the modular flooring component and a vertical hole on the upper face of the flexible base component, along with additional male and female connection elements, provides a firmer and more stable detachable connection mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a simple fitting connection is used between the detachable base and modular flooring component, then the ease of manufacture and assembly is improved, but the connection stability deteriorates leading to frequent detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism uses a vertical pin that fits inside a vertical hole, creating a nested connection structure. The pin is received within the hole to form a stable mechanical connection between the modular flooring component and detachable base, preventing detachment while maintaining ease of assembly through simple insertion and removal actions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the modular flooring system is designed for easy detachment and reassembly, then the adaptability is improved, but the connection stability deteriorates causing frequent detachment during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical pin nested within the vertical hole provides a reliable mechanical connection that maintains stability during installation while still allowing for easy detachment and reassembly. This nested structure enables the flooring system to be adaptable for different configurations and events without compromising connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism transitions from a static simple fitting to a dynamic system where the vertical pin can be easily inserted and removed. This dynamic connection allows the flooring to be quickly assembled and disassembled for different events while maintaining stability during use, balancing adaptability with connection reliability.
3Reliability
If a firmer connection mechanism is introduced to prevent detachment, then the connection stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nested pin-hole connection provides a firm and stable connection between the modular flooring component and detachable base without requiring complex multi-component fastening systems. The simplicity of the nested structure minimizes device complexity while maximizing connection stability, as it involves only two basic elements: the pin and the hole.
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AI summary
The invention is related to a modular flooring (1) configured for the assembly of modular flooring systems comprising a modular flooring component (2), which preferably comprises at least one cavity (6) arranged on the lower portion thereof, and a flexible base component (3) having preferably at least one vertical fastening protuberance (4) arranged on the upper face thereof, wherein each vertical fastening protuberance (4) connects in a detachable way with a cavity (6). Additionally, each cavity (6) comprises a vertical pin and second male and female connection elements, which are configured to connect with, respectively, a vertical hole and first male and female connection elements incorporated in each vertical fastening protuberance (4). The modular floorings present a firmer and detachable connection among the components thereof, making the interconnection activity between adj acent modular floorings more efficient and practical.