Self Bonding Floor Tile With Absorptive Adhesive Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current floor tiles are difficult to install and replace efficiently, as they often require specialized workers and high costs, and existing solutions either require destruction for replacement or lack sufficient adhesion, leading to instability during use.
Innovation Solution
A self-bonding floor tile with a main body and a self-bonding layer containing an absorptive element, a first adhesive, and a second adhesive, where the absorptive element is implanted into the first adhesive and extends beyond it, allowing for secure bonding with a support body and easy removal, utilizing a combination of fibers and adhesives for enhanced flexibility and adhesion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If floor tiles are adhered to the ground by cement or chemical glues, then the floor tiles are permanently fixed and stable, but they cannot be replaced except for destroying them and the installation requires special technical workers
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive layer is segmented into multiple functional layers: a first adhesive layer for initial bonding, a release layer for controlled separation, and a second adhesive layer for permanent fixation. This segmentation allows the floor tile to be installed permanently while enabling replacement by removing only the release layer, avoiding destruction of the tile or ground
Solution Approach 2:
The release layer is pre-applied between the first and second adhesive layers during manufacturing, creating a predetermined separation interface. This preliminary action enables future replacement without requiring special tools or techniques, as the separation plane is already established
2Stability of the object's composition
If floor tiles are made with overlapped portions coated with hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive, then the floor tiles are joined together into one piece, but it is hard to reregulate their positions and the installation accuracy is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive system transitions from a static, permanent bond to a dynamic, multi-stage bonding process. The first adhesive layer provides initial bonding that allows position adjustment, while the second adhesive layer provides final permanent fixation. This dynamic approach enables both position regulation and strong bonding
3Ease of operation
If floor tiles have a plastic layer of low hardness at the bottom to enable direct installation without glue, then the floor tiles can be easily installed and replaced, but they can easily be moved by external force during usage
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive system uses composite material structure with different adhesive layers having distinct properties. The first adhesive layer provides initial bonding, the release layer provides controlled separation, and the second adhesive layer provides strong permanent bonding. This composite approach achieves both ease of installation and stability during usage
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 quick, easy installation and partial replacement of floor tiles with low costs, maintaining stability and aesthetic appeal while avoiding debris during removal, thanks to the absorptive element's porous nature and the second adhesive's penetration into its structure.
Implementation Method 1
The absorptive element includes a plurality of fibers and the fibers are implanted into the first adhesive by flocking process with at least a portion of the absorptive element extending into the first adhesive
Implementation Method 2
At least a portion of the second adhesive penetrates into the other portion of the absorptive element for connecting the self bonding layer with a support body
Data Source
AI summary
A self bonding floor tile includes a main body and a self bonding layer connected with the main body. The self bonding layer includes an absorptive element, a first adhesive and a second adhesive. The first adhesive connects the main body with the self bonding layer. The absorptive element includes a plurality of fibers which are implanted into the first adhesive by flocking process with at least a portion of the absorptive element extending into the first adhesive, and at least a portion of the second adhesive penetrates into the other portion of the absorptive element for connecting the self bonding layer with a support body going to be decorated. The present self bonding floor tile can be quickly installed, easily and partly replaced with low installation and replacement cost.