Ceramic Tile Leveling Bracket for Flat Surface Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ceramic tile laying methods, such as the wet and dry laying methods, face challenges including poor flatness, high material wastage, and low construction efficiency, requiring high technical skills and complex processes.
Innovation Solution
A ceramic tile leveling and laying system comprising a ceramic tile leveling bracket and pushing and clamping pliers that support and level ceramic tiles by using an insertion block and serrated surfaces to ensure even tile placement, with a breakable sheet for easy removal after curing, and a withdraw device for efficient insert removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional wet laying method is used, then ceramic tiles can be pasted to walls or floors, but the flatness and fullness are poor and construction efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a leveling bracket as an intermediary tool between the tile and the adhesive layer. This bracket includes a pad positioned beneath the tile and an insert that protrudes into the gap between adjacent tiles, providing a mechanical reference for leveling without requiring skilled manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The leveling bracket enables self-leveling of tiles through its geometric design. The insert protrudes into the gap between tiles at a specific height, automatically establishing the correct tile height and alignment without requiring continuous manual adjustment by workers.
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional dry laying method is used, then larger ceramic tiles can be laid directly, but material wastage increases and process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling bracket serves as a mechanical intermediary that replaces the need for thick adhesive layers. By providing a physical reference structure (the insert protruding into the tile gap), it enables precise level control with minimal adhesive, reducing material wastage.
Solution Approach 2:
The leveling bracket is positioned beforehand during the laying process, establishing the correct tile height and alignment before the adhesive fully sets. This preliminary positioning ensures accurate leveling without requiring subsequent adjustments or additional materials.
3Manufacturing precision
If traditional dry laying method is used, then ceramic tiles can be laid on flat floors, but the process is complicated and laying speed is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling function is segmented into a separate, reusable bracket component rather than being integrated into the tile or adhesive. The bracket consists of distinct parts (pad and insert) that can be independently positioned and removed, simplifying the overall process.
Solution Approach 2:
The leveling bracket is a temporary tool that is discarded after use. The insert is broken off and removed once the tile is leveled and the adhesive sets, leaving no permanent complexity in the final installation while enabling precise leveling during the process.
4Manufacturing precision
If traditional laying method is used, then ceramic tiles can be installed, but high technical skills are required and construction efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling bracket acts as a mechanical guide that translates complex leveling requirements into simple physical constraints. The insert protruding into the gap between tiles provides an automatic reference point, allowing workers to achieve precise alignment without requiring advanced technical skills.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket's geometry enables self-aligning functionality. As tiles are placed against the insert, the system automatically establishes correct spacing and alignment, reducing the skill level required from workers while maintaining high precision.
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 simplifies the tile leveling process, improves laying efficiency, and ensures high-quality, evenly aligned tile surfaces, reducing material waste and operational complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a wedge-shaped block in a matched mode... one surface, which is opposite to the plane, of the wedge-shaped block is an inclined surface
Implementation Method 2
The positioning body is formed by connecting an elastic plate and a stress plate; two ends of the elastic plate bend to one side of the stress plate
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AI summary
Disclosed are a ceramic tile leveling bracket, pushing and clamping pliers and a ceramic tile leveling and laying system. The ceramic tile leveling and laying system comprises: a ceramic tile leveling bracket (1), an insertion block (2) and pushing and clamping pliers (3), wherein the ceramic tile leveling bracket (1) is provided at the junction between two adjacent ceramic tiles (4), one end of the insertion block (2) is inserted into an insertion block through hole (16) of the ceramic tile leveling bracket (1), and the pushing and clamping pliers (3) push and clamp the insertion block (2) into the insertion block through hole (16), so that an insertion block bottom surface (21) is tangent to upper surfaces of the two ceramic tiles (4). The ceramic tile leveling and laying system is easy to operate, and helps to improve the laying efficiency and laying quality.