Secureable floor mat with double-sided adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional securing mechanisms for floor mats are difficult to use, unsatisfactory in keeping the mat in position, and can cause damage when removed.
Innovation Solution
A floor mat design featuring a first panel with a double-sided adhesive upper layer and a second panel with a fabric strip upper layer, allowing secure coupling without damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional securing mechanisms are used to keep the floor mat in position, then the floor mat can be secured, but the mechanisms are difficult to use and cannot withstand much force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a fabric strip as an intermediary element between the adhesive and the floor surface. The adhesive is applied to the fabric strip rather than directly to the floor mat or floor, allowing the adhesive to bond effectively while the fabric strip provides a flexible, reusable interface that is easy to manipulate and reposition.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing mechanism combines multiple materials with complementary properties: adhesive material for strong bonding, fabric strip for flexibility and reusability, and foam layers for cushioning and structural support. This composite approach allows each material to contribute its strengths, achieving both strong securing capability and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If strong securing mechanisms are used to keep the floor mat in position, then the floor mat can be securely held, but removal causes damage to the floor mat and/or floor
Solution Approach 1:
The fabric strip serves as a protective intermediary layer between the adhesive and the floor surfaces. When the floor mat needs to be removed, the adhesive bonds to the fabric strip rather than directly to the floor or floor mat, allowing clean removal without damaging either surface. The fabric strip can be reused multiple times.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing mechanism is divided into separate functional components: the adhesive layer, the fabric strip, and the foam panels. This segmentation allows the adhesive to perform its bonding function while the fabric strip handles the mechanical interface, enabling the adhesive to be replaced or refreshed without damaging the floor mat or floor.
3Reliability
If conventional securing mechanisms are used to keep the floor mat in position, then the floor mat can be secured, but the mechanisms are not suitable for repeated reapplications
Solution Approach 1:
The fabric strip acts as a reusable intermediary that can be repeatedly attached and detached. The adhesive bonds to the fabric strip, which can then be peeled off and reattached multiple times without degrading the adhesive or damaging the floor surfaces, enabling repeated reapplications and repositioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The fabric strip can be discarded and replaced without damaging the floor mat or floor. When the adhesive loses its bonding capability, the entire assembly can be removed and a new fabric strip with fresh adhesive can be applied, recovering the floor surfaces for continued use.
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
Enables the floor mat to be kept in a desired position in a user-friendly, reusable manner, while protecting the mat and floor from damage.
Implementation Method 1
The double-sided adhesive is configured to engage the fabric strip such that the first panel is securely coupleable to the second panel
Data Source
AI summary
A floor mat includes a first panel including one or more first lower layers and a first upper layer at least partially overlying the one or more first lower layers, and a second panel including one or more second lower layers and a second upper layer at least partially overlying the one or more second lower layers. The first upper layer has a first configuration that includes a double-sided adhesive, and the second upper layer has a second configuration that complements the first configuration and includes a fabric strip. The double-sided adhesive is configured to engage the fabric strip such that the first panel is securely coupleable to the second panel.