Tile Setting Device with Slidable Rods and Removable Template
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tile setting devices fail to adequately support and space tiles symmetrically, often leading to uneven arrangements, damage to the substrate, and increased time and cost for repairs due to the inability to remove and re-set tiles without damaging the substrate.
Innovation Solution
A device with a platform, housings, parallel and perpendicular slidable rods, turnable support means, and securing mechanisms that allow for precise placement, transport, and repositioning of tiles without disturbing the substrate, using a combination of slidable rods and turnable support elements to maintain tile integrity and facilitate easy adjustment and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional tile setting devices are used to lay tiles on substrate, then tiles can be placed quickly by dropping them in place, but tiles cannot be removed or repositioned without damaging the substrate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a removable template as an intermediary tool between the tile and substrate. The template serves as a guide for tile placement while allowing the tile to be easily removed and repositioned without directly contacting or damaging the substrate. This mediator enables both quick placement and error correction capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The setting device is divided into separate functional components: a removable template for guidance, a tile holder for securing the tile, and a release mechanism for easy removal. This segmentation allows the tile to be independently handled and repositioned without affecting the substrate, resolving the contradiction between quick placement and repositioning capability.
2Productivity
If conventional setting devices are used to space tiles, then tiles can be placed rapidly, but symmetry and precise spacing cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The template is pre-designed with predetermined spacing markings and patterns before use. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the template is placed on the substrate, it automatically guides the tile to the correct position and spacing, achieving both rapid placement and precise symmetry without requiring complex measurement tools during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The template acts as an intermediary that transfers precise spacing information from the design phase to the installation phase. It provides physical guides for accurate tile placement while maintaining high productivity, eliminating the need for slow, manual measurement and adjustment processes.
3Ease of operation
If tiles are accidentally dropped or misplaced during installation, then the user must resurface or reapply adhering agent, but this causes damage to the substrate and increases time and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The removable template serves as a protective intermediary that prevents direct contact between the tile setting process and the substrate. When tiles need to be removed or repositioned, the template can be easily lifted without leaving marks or requiring substrate resurfacing, thereby minimizing time loss and avoiding the need for costly repairs.
Solution Approach 2:
The template and tile holder system provides a cushioning layer that protects the substrate from damage during tile placement and removal operations. This protective mechanism is built into the process beforehand, preventing substrate damage before it occurs and eliminating the need for time-consuming repair work after mistakes are made.
Data Source
AI summary
A tile and non-vegetative ground covering setting device including a housing, slidable rods with turning support means and stationing means are described herein. In some examples, the setting device includes a pair of housings and two pairs of slidable rods. In other examples, a slidable rod may be positioned perpendicularly to the other slidable rods. The device also comprises a platform, a handle, and an adequate number of securing means to maintain integrity of the device.