Ceramic Tile Leveling Structure for Even Spacing and Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceramic tile leveling devices cause misalignment and uneven spacing due to the rotation of fixing members that contact the tiles, leading to displacement during the fixing process.
Innovation Solution
A ceramic tile leveling device with a first component between tiles, a second component that fixes the first component, and a third component that contacts and fixes the tiles first, preventing further rotation and ensuring even spacing, combined with a force assisting mechanism to apply and control torque.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the fixing member rotates to fix the ceramic tiles, then the tiles are secured in position, but the tiles may move and become misaligned causing uneven spacing
Solution Approach 1:
The third component is designed to contact the ceramic tiles first before the second component rotates to fix the tiles. This preliminary action secures the tiles in position before any rotational fixing occurs, preventing misalignment and ensuring even spacing throughout the fixing process
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device is divided into multiple functional components: a first component (base with supporting portion) for initial positioning, a second component (cylindrical channel with limiting portion) for rotational fixing, and a third component (ring-shaped component) for preliminary tile contact. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function in sequence, ensuring both reliable fixing and precise spacing
2Ease of operation
If the fixing member rotates along the adjacent portions, then the tiles can be fixed, but continuous rotation may cause the tiles to move and be misaligned
Solution Approach 1:
The third component performs the preliminary action of contacting and stabilizing the ceramic tiles before the second component begins its rotational fixing operation. This ensures that the tiles are firmly positioned and cannot move or become misaligned during the subsequent rotation process
Solution Approach 2:
The third component acts as an intermediary between the second component and the ceramic tiles. It transfers the fixing action from the rotating second component to the tiles in a controlled manner, preventing direct contact between the rotating component and tiles that would cause misalignment
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AI summary
A ceramic tile leveling device comprises: a first component, configured to be disposed between adjacent ceramic tiles, wherein the first component comprises a base and a supporting portion vertically extending upwards from the base, a lower portion of the supporting portion is a sheet-shaped portion, and an upper portion thereof is a rod-shaped portion; and a joint between the supporting portion and the base is arranged as a tearable portion; a second component, configured to move towards the base under a drive of an external force to fix the first component between the ceramic tiles, wherein the second component comprises a cylindrical channel for receiving the rod-shaped portion; and a third component, connected to a bottom of the second component, wherein at least part of the third component protrudes out of the second component; the third component is configured such that the third component contacts the ceramic tiles first to fix the ceramic tiles when the second component moves towards the ceramic tiles. The ceramic tile leveling device may further comprise a force assisting mechanism detachably connected to the second component, which can apply a driving force to the second component and automatically stop driving the second component when the driving force exceeds a threshold.