Modular presentation system for the display and support of goods and build-up method therefor

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing modular presentation systems lack the ability to create elevated presentation podiums, efficiently manage cables, and store connection elements, leading to installation flexibility issues and high labor costs due to complex interconnections and visible seams.

Innovation Solution

A modular presentation system comprising interconnectable floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates that allow for easy assembly and disassembly without horizontal block connections, with a connection piece that can be stored within the tiles and used to interconnect them, enabling efficient cable management and aesthetically seamless construction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple mechanical interconnections and parts are used to create flexible modular displays, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility of configurationVSAvoidnumber of parts and interconnections

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the floor tile, block, and cover plate into a unified modular system where each element integrates multiple functions. The connection recesses are built into the floor tiles themselves, eliminating separate connection elements. Blocks have integrated connection features that combine structural support and joining capabilities in single components, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining configurability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The floor tiles serve multiple functions: they provide the base surface, contain integrated connection recesses for joining adjacent tiles, and accommodate cable management channels. The blocks serve as both structural support elements and connection nodes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized components, simplifying the overall system while preserving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If connection elements are stored externally during transportation, then ease of operation is improved, but connection elements can easily get lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of connection elementsVSAvoidretention of connection elements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection recesses are nested directly within the floor tiles themselves. Each floor tile contains recesses that receive connection elements from adjacent tiles, creating an integrated storage and connection system. This nesting ensures connection elements remain securely housed within the modular units during transportation and assembly, eliminating loss while maintaining accessibility during installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Device complexity

If floor systems are designed without stacking capability, then structural simplicity is maintained, but ability to create elevated presentation podiums is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural design simplicityVSAvoidability to create elevated surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the floor structure into discrete, stackable modular units (floor tiles and blocks). Each unit maintains simple individual construction, but when stacked, they create elevated surfaces and podiums. The connection recesses are designed to accommodate both horizontal tiling and vertical stacking, allowing the same basic structural design to serve multiple height and configuration requirements without increasing individual component complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If cables are routed through complex pathways, then cable management capability is improved, but installation time and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecable management capabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The cable channels and connection recesses are pre-integrated into the floor tiles during manufacturing. Cable pathways are built into the structure before installation, allowing cables to be routed through predetermined channels rather than requiring complex post-installation routing. This preliminary integration of cable management features into the modular units significantly reduces installation time while maintaining versatile cable routing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3451873B1Modular presentation system for the display and support of goods and build-up method therefor

Publication Date: 2020.03.11 EASYBUILD BVBA

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AI summary

The invention pertains to a modular presentation system for the display and support of goods and a build-up method therefor. The system comprises floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates. Two floor tiles can be interconnected by placing the two floor tiles adjacent and subsequently mounting a connection piece in connection recesses provided in the two floor tiles. Floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates are configured to clamp on top of floor tiles and blocks. The present invention allows to quickly and efficiently build up the modular presentation system.