Rug mounting systems and method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rug mounting systems either fail to securely anchor rugs to the ground, leading to slipping or require permanent affixing, making it difficult to move, clean, or reposition them.
Innovation Solution
A removably mounted rug system featuring a lower surface with hook-and-loop fasteners or snap fasteners that mate with elongate fasteners driven into the flooring, allowing for both permanent and temporary fixation, with the option to hide fastening means under a trim for aesthetic and practical purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If high friction surfaces (rubberized, spikes) are used on rug lower surface, then slipping is prevented, but the rug cannot be easily moved or repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: permanent ground fixtures embedded in the flooring surface and removable rug fixtures attached to the rug underside. These segments connect through interchangeable fastening elements, allowing the rug to be securely mounted when needed and easily removed when movement is required, thus resolving the contradiction between anti-slip reliability and movability
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static high-friction surface to a dynamic mounting system where the connection state can change between secured and removed. The interchangeable fastening elements enable the rug to adapt its mounting state based on operational needs, providing both secure anchoring when fixed and easy relocation when removed
2Reliability
If stakes are used to stake the rug into the ground, then the rug is securely anchored, but the affixing becomes permanent and difficult to remove or reposition
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is segmented into permanent ground fixtures that remain embedded in the flooring and removable rug fixtures that attach to the rug. The connection between these segments is achieved through interchangeable fastening elements that can be easily attached and detached, maintaining secure anchoring when connected while enabling easy removal when needed
Solution Approach 2:
Interchangeable fastening elements serve as intermediaries between the permanent ground fixtures and the removable rug fixtures. These mediators provide the secure connection when engaged while allowing for easy disengagement and repositioning, resolving the contradiction between anchoring security and removability
3Reliability
If fastening components are exposed, then the mounting system is functional, but the appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening components are nested within or concealed by decorative trim elements. The trim serves as a cover that hides the functional fastening mechanisms from view while allowing them to remain accessible for mounting operations, thus maintaining both aesthetic appearance and mounting functionality
Solution Approach 2:
Decorative trim acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the functional fastening components and the visual appearance. The trim conceals the fastening mechanisms when not in use while providing access when needed, resolving the contradiction between functionality and aesthetics
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
The system effectively prevents rug slipping while allowing for easy removal and repositioning, maintenance, and concealment of fastening components, enhancing both functionality and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
The lower surface may contain an exposed fastening area or strip, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, or as otherwise be known in the art, and a nearby partial fastener (such as a female snap fastener)
Implementation Method 2
Each of the partial fastener and fastening area will mate with complementary fasteners that are coupled with an elongate fastener
Implementation Method 3
The disc or strip may also include a lower surface adhesive, or other means to permanently affix to the floor
Data Source
AI summary
A rug mounting system and method includes an elongate fastening driven into a flooring surface. The elongate fastener is coupled with a fastening area and a complementary fastener. The underside of the rug is fitted with a complementary fastening area and fastener. A flat item that includes the fastening area is affixed to the flooring surface, and the elongate fastener is applied to the flooring surface therethrough, thus exposing the lower end fasteners. The rug is then placed over both fastening types and mounted on the ground. One, or more, mounting systems may be used to secure a rug to the ground.