Raised Floor Support With Open Ring Tilt Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing universal supports for raised floors require modifications to the head and intermediate element to enable or disable the tilting function, leading to manufacturing complications and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A universal support system with an open ring that can be reversibly coupled to a circular neck on the intermediate element, allowing the tilting function to be enabled or disabled without altering the shape of the head or intermediate element, using an elastic open ring that deforms to embrace the neck.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a ring is added to lock the tilting function, then the universality of the support is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support system uses the same base, head, and intermediate element for both tilting and non-tilting applications. An optional ring component can be added to the intermediate element to convert it from a tilting support to a non-tilting support, making the system universal and adaptable to different installation requirements without needing completely different components.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is divided into separable components: base, intermediate element, head, and an optional ring. The ring can be independently added or removed from the intermediate element to change the functionality, allowing the system to be segmented and reconfigured based on specific needs without redesigning the entire support structure.
2Reliability
If the head and intermediate element are modified to enable locking, then the tilting function can be blocked, but the manufacturing complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of modifying the head or intermediate element to incorporate locking mechanisms, the invention extracts the locking function into a separate, standalone ring component. This ring can be simply added to the intermediate element's circular groove to provide the locking function, avoiding complex modifications to the main components and simplifying manufacturing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring acts as an intermediary component that mediates between the intermediate element and the head to provide the locking function. Rather than directly modifying the intermediate element or head, the ring serves as a mediator that can be added or removed to control the tilting function, simplifying the design and manufacturing of the primary components.
3Reliability
If a bulky ring is used to lock the tilting function, then the tilting can be blocked, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is designed as a simple, minimalistic component that can be easily added or removed. Rather than using a bulky permanent locking mechanism, the ring serves as a simple auxiliary element that provides the necessary locking function when installed in the circular groove of the intermediate element, reducing overall device complexity and space requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simple and efficient transformation between tilting and non-tilting functions using the same base, head, and intermediate element, reducing manufacturing complexity and costs while maintaining ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
the open ring being elastic so as to be able to deform elastically in order to embrace the circular neck
Data Source
AI summary
A support (1) for raised floors comprising a base (2), an intermediate element (3) and a head (4) on which raised floor portions rest. The support (1) is of the universal type, namely it allows selectively both a tilting movement of the head (4) on the intermediate element (3), and only a rotation movement of the head (4) on the intermediate element (3) about an axis perpendicular to a plane on which the base (2) rests. The intermediate element (3) is centrally provided with a circular element (80) that comprises a circular neck (81) from which the teeth (8) protrude outwards. The support (1) further comprises an open ring (100) adapted to be reversibly coupled to the circular neck (81) under the teeth (8).