Tile Leveler With Segmented Threaded Pin for Quick Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tile levelers are cumbersome and time-consuming to use, requiring significant effort to screw the pressing body onto the support and to decouple it for reuse, which prolongs the operation time.

Innovation Solution

A leveler design featuring a support with a threaded pin and a pressing body with a gripping element, a release device, and a rubber annular body, allowing for quick and easy coupling and uncoupling of the pressing body from the support, facilitating rapid adjustment and pressure application on tiles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the pressing body is screwed onto the extended body for its whole length, then the pressing body is securely fixed to the support, but the operating time is considerably prolonged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure fixation of pressing bodyVSAvoidoperating time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The threaded pin is divided into two distinct portions: a first threaded portion for quick insertion and a second threaded portion for securing. This segmentation allows the operation to be split into two phases: a rapid initial coupling phase and a subsequent securing phase, reducing overall operating time while maintaining reliable fixation when both portions are engaged

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first threaded portion enables preliminary coupling of the pressing body to the support before the second threaded portion is fully engaged. This preliminary action allows the operator to quickly position and secure the pressing body initially, then complete the fixation afterward, significantly reducing the time required for the initial critical positioning step

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the pressing body is screwed onto the extended body, then the tiles can be leveled, but the decoupling phase takes considerable time for reuse

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveleveling functionVSAvoiddecoupling time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The threaded pin's segmentation into two portions enables a corresponding two-stage decoupling process. The operator can quickly disengage the first threaded portion for rapid release, then separately manage the second threaded portion, significantly reducing the total time required to decouple and reuse the pressing body while maintaining reliable leveling function when both portions are engaged

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If a predefined breakage invitation is present in the joint between base and extended body, then the breakage is facilitated for disposable support, but the support becomes non-reusable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of breakageVSAvoidreusability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The threaded pin is segmented into two portions that can be differentially engaged or disengaged. This allows the support to be designed as disposable (with breakage invitation) while the pressing body remains reusable, as the pressing body can be quickly decoupled from the first threaded portion and reused with another support, separating the reusability of the pressing body from the disposability of the support

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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 leveler significantly reduces operation time by enabling quick assembly and disassembly, allowing for efficient leveling of tiles with minimal user effort, and the rubber annular body enhances grip on the tiles.

Implementation Method 1

the first element of cooperation comprises a first elastic band and the second element of cooperation comprises a second elastic band, in which in the first configuration, the first elastic band abuts on the first thrust body and the second elastic band abuts on the second thrust body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity