Portable Outdoor Floor with Conical Fixing Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor floors are heavy, labor-intensive to lay, costly to transport, and prone to damage and cracking due to their material and installation methods.
Innovation Solution
A portable outdoor floor system featuring a connection base, a conical fixing member, and a polypropylene floor, where the fixing member is detachably connected to the connection base through insertion rods, providing support and ease of installation, and includes reinforcing ribs and cavities for secure fixation and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If outdoor floor is made of ceramic or marble, then durability and aesthetic quality are improved, but weight increases making it labor-intensive to lay and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The outdoor floor is divided into modular units with connection bases that can be assembled together. Each module is lightweight individually but forms a durable composite structure when assembled, resolving the contradiction between individual component weight and overall structure durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material construction combining polypropylene or aluminum alloy with wooden decks. This creates a floor system that maintains the durability and aesthetic qualities of traditional materials while significantly reducing weight for easier handling and installation.
2Strength
If outdoor floor is made of heavy material, then structural strength is improved, but transportation cost increases and damage risk during transport rises
Solution Approach 1:
The floor system is segmented into separate modules that can be transported independently in compact forms. The connection bases and wooden decks can be disassembled and packed efficiently, reducing transportation volume and cost while maintaining structural strength through proper modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameter from heavy ceramic/marble to lightweight polypropylene or aluminum alloy, achieving comparable structural strength through modern materials science while dramatically reducing weight for cost-effective transportation.
3Force
If outdoor floor is made of traditional material, then load-bearing capacity is improved, but susceptibility to damage and cracking during transportation or laying increases
Solution Approach 1:
The composite construction of polypropylene or aluminum alloy connection bases with wooden decks creates a structure that distributes loads effectively while being more resistant to cracking. The flexible nature of the composite materials allows for stress absorption without catastrophic failure.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the floor into modular units with built-in connection mechanisms, the patent eliminates the need for heavy lifting and complex installation procedures that cause damage. Each module is designed to be handled safely and connected easily, reducing damage risk during laying.
4Stability of the object's composition
If outdoor floor uses traditional laying method, then installation stability is improved, but installation time and labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The floor system is pre-segmented into modules with integrated connection bases that interlock like puzzle pieces. This segmentation allows workers to simply assemble pre-fabricated units rather than installing heavy slabs from scratch, dramatically reducing installation time while maintaining stability through the modular connection design.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection bases and connection holes are pre-configured during manufacturing, eliminating the need for on-site measurements, cutting, and complex preparation. Workers can directly assemble the modules in their final positions, saving significant installation time while ensuring proper alignment and stability.
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AI summary
A portable outdoor floor with a fixing device is provided, which includes a connection base, a fixing member, and a floor, the fixing member is connected to the connection base; the floor is provided on one side of the connection base away from the fixing member. When in use, the connection base is inserted into an outdoor sandy area through the fixing member for fixation. The connection base can provide a certain support force for the floor to avoid tilting. The outdoor floor provided by this technical solution is easy to lay, time-saving and labor-saving; and the floor is made of polypropylene material, which is lightweight and has low transportation costs; furthermore, during transportation and laying, the floor is less prone to damage and cracking.