Tile Support Locking Mechanism Resists Vibration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for forming tiled floors on outdoor substrates, such as roofs and balconies, may inadvertently unlock due to vibrations, allowing unauthorized access and posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a tile support with a locking element and arresting means that secures the locking element in its locked position, preventing the locking pin from being disengaged even under vibrational stress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking element is used to secure the locking pin in the pin receiving hole, then the tile support prevents unauthorized access and vandalism, but vibrations may cause the locking element to inadvertently move to the open position, creating safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The arresting means are designed to preemptively counteract the harmful effect of vibrations by maintaining continuous engagement with the locking element in its locked position. This preliminary anti-action prevents the locking element from moving to the open position even when subjected to vibrational forces, thereby resolving the contradiction between security and vibration resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The arresting means act as a cushioning mechanism that absorbs and mitigates the impact of vibrations before they can cause the locking element to disengage. By providing this protective buffer in advance, the system maintains reliable locking under vibrational stress.
2Ease of operation
If the locking element is made easily movable for maintenance purposes, then authorized people can easily remove tiles, but unauthorised people can also easily lift tiles out of the tiled surface
Solution Approach 1:
The arresting means serve as an intermediary mechanism between the locking element and the external environment. This intermediary requires specific knowledge or tools to operate, thereby maintaining ease of operation for authorized maintenance while preventing unauthorized access by those who lack the necessary knowledge or tools to manipulate the arresting means.
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AI summary
A system for forming a tiled floor on an outdoor subsurface is provided. The system comprises a tile support for supporting at least two tiles and a corner element for receiving a lower corner of one of the tiles. The upper side of the corner element is connectable to the lower corner of the tile and its lower side is dimensioned for receipt by the tile support. The tile support comprises a body with an upper face for receiving at least two such corner elements and a lower face for placement on the subsurface or a pedestal. The corner element comprises a locking pin which extends vertically from its lower side. The body of the tile support comprises a pin receiving hole. In an assembled state of the system, the lower side of the corner element rests on the upper face of the tile support body and the locking pin extends in the pin receiving hole. The tile support further comprises a locking element provided at the pin receiving hole. The locking element is movable from an open position, which enables the locking pin to enter or leave the pin receiving hole, to a locking position in which the locking element engages the locking pin to prevent the locking pin to move out of the pin receiving hole. Arresting means are provided which engage with the body of the tile support and with the locking element for holding the locking element in its locking position.