Ratchet-Locking Tile Leveling Structure for Uniform Flatness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tile leveling structures rely on operator experience for positioning, leading to non-uniform tile flatness and require significant manual force, risking occupational injury.
Innovation Solution
A tile leveling structure with a support base and a pressing seat made of elastic material, featuring ratchet teeth and a locking mechanism, allows for easy assembly and even tile leveling with reduced manual effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the operator pushes the push portion of the wedge to force it into the base, then the tiles can be leveled, but the operator has to exert larger force and risks occupational injury
Solution Approach 1:
The wedge is designed with a spring mechanism that automatically pushes the wedge into the base and locks it in position without requiring the operator to exert large forces. The spring-loaded design allows the wedge to self-position and self-lock, eliminating the need for manual forcing while maintaining precise tile leveling.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical pushing action is replaced with an automatic spring-based mechanical system. The spring mechanism substitutes for the operator's manual force, providing consistent and controlled positioning of the wedge into the base through elastic potential energy conversion.
2Manufacturing precision
If the operator pushes the push portion of the wedge to force it into the base, then the tiles can be leveled, but the operator's finger is easily hurt during long-term operation
Solution Approach 1:
The wedge with spring mechanism performs the positioning action automatically without requiring the operator's finger to apply force. The spring-loaded design allows the wedge to self-position and self-lock, eliminating the direct manual contact and force application that causes occupational injury during long-term operation.
3Device complexity
If the position of the wedge relative to the base is determined by operator experience, then the structure is simple, but the flatness of the tiles is not uniform
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded wedge automatically positions itself relative to the base through the spring mechanism, eliminating dependence on operator experience. The spring provides consistent, repeatable positioning that ensures uniform tile flatness while maintaining relatively simple structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism introduces a elastic parameter that provides consistent positioning force and displacement. This parameter change from manual positioning to spring-based positioning ensures uniform and repeatable wedge position relative to the base, improving tile flatness uniformity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances working efficiency by reducing the need for excessive force and minimizing occupational injuries through uniform tile leveling.
Implementation Method 1
The wedge (2) includes a bottom face (21), an abutting portion (22), and a push portion (23). The abutting portion (22) is provided with multiple ratchet teeth (221).
Data Source
AI summary
A tile leveling structure includes a support base and a pressing seat mounted on the support base. The support base includes a bottom plate and a handle extending upward from the bottom plate. The support base is provided with a through hole defined between the bottom plate and the handle. The handle is provided with a locking portion arranged in a top of the through hole. The pressing seat includes a pedestal, an abutting portion extending upward from a first end of the pedestal, and a push portion extending upward from a second end of the pedestal. The abutting portion is provided with multiple ratchet teeth. The abutting portion is provided with a press section. The press section is located above the ratchet teeth. The push portion has a top end abutting a bottom face of the abutting portion.