Abstract:
The present invention relates in general to tile assemblies and more particularly to a method of installing a plurality of tile assemblies on a planar surface. Existing tile systems require a large number of steps and take place over a matter of days while one waits for various adhesives and grouts to set. The invention provides a tile system which is much quicker and less complex to install. It relies mainly on a composite tile comprising: a surface tile layer; a rigid carrier being generally the same shape and planar dimensions of the surface tile layer; and adhesive means for bonding the rigid carrier to the underside of the surface tile layer; the rigid carrier having edges extending beyond the edges of the surface tile layer, the rigid carrier edges being operable to matingly engage with complementary edges of carriers of others of the composite tiles.
Abstract:
A first panel (10) with a first profile (12) and a second panel (30) a second profile (32). The panels are joined horizontally and vertically by the profiles. A separate locking element (50) is associated with the first profile which, during joining, moves from an assembly position into a locking position ensuring vertical or horizontal locking, wherein a projection (51) thereof engages in a recess (36) provided on the second profile. The first profile and/or the locking element have retarding means which, on transition from the assembly position into the locking position, retard a movement of the projection so that a deformation stress is built up in the locking element without the projection thereby resting on a surface of the second profile. The invention also concerns a set of panels with a locking element comprising a projection and a web held in a retaining groove by a retarding means.
Abstract:
Floor panels (1, 1') are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system having a tongue (30) of magnetic material that could be locked vertically by a magnetic field.
Abstract:
A tile system for covering a surface. The tile system comprises a first tile assembly connected to a second tile assembly by a connector. Each tile assembly comprises a first tile stacked on a second tile, the first tile and the second tile joined to a reinforcing material disposed therebetween. The connector comprises a first component and a second component that is complementary to the first component. The first component is mounted to the first tile assembly, and the second component is mounted to the second tile assembly.
Abstract:
The Magnetic Interlocking Portable floor may implement an interlocking tongue-and-groove method for holding panels together. The tongues may have a trapezoidal wedge shape for aligning the panels. The Magnetic Interlocking Portable Floor may implement magnets to assist the connection and alignment of the panels. Further, the magnets may hold the panels together. The use of magnets may prevent the panels from separating at the seams. The panels may include a base, such as hardwood plywood. Further, the panels may include any type of surface for dancing, such as hardwood or laminate.
Abstract:
A kit for making a floor on the permanent floor of a venue from modules. Adjacent modules are releasably interconnected by magnetic coupling means.A flooring module base layer having an upper surface with upwardly facing grooves that include magnetic coupling means for connecting it to a complementary magnetic coupling means on an adjacent activity layer.A flooring module activity layer having a lower surface with downwardly facing grooves that include magnetic coupling means for connecting it to a complementary magnetic coupling means on an adjacent base layer.A method for making a floor from a plurality of modules that are placed in contact with each other so that a portion of each module overlies an upwardly facing or downwardly facing portion of each adjacent module. The adjacent modules are coupled to each other by the magnetic coupling means to create a floor of desired area.
Abstract:
A portable dance floor system comprises a plurality of floor panels removably couplable together to form a dance floor assembly, with each floor panel comprising a perimeter frame circumscribing a core, and a dance floor surface substantially covering the frame and core. The frame has an extrusion with an outwardly facing channel having an opening, and an elongated cavity behind the channel. A plurality of bores can extend into the extrusion from a back of the extrusion, into the channel, and to the opening. A plurality of magnets can each be disposed in a different one of the plurality of bores. A retaining strip can be disposed in the elongated cavity and can hold the plurality of magnets in the plurality of bores between the retaining strip and the opening. The panel can include the core having an aluminum honeycomb between aluminum skins.
Abstract:
A portable dance floor system comprises a plurality of floor panels removably couplable together to form a dance floor assembly, with each floor panel comprising a perimeter frame circumscribing a core, and a dance floor surface substantially covering the frame and core. The frame has an extrusion with an outwardly facing channel having an opening, and an elongated cavity behind the channel. A plurality of bores can extend into the extrusion from a back of the extrusion, into the channel, and to the opening. A plurality of magnets can each be disposed in a different one of the plurality of bores. A retaining strip can be disposed in the elongated cavity and can hold the plurality of magnets in the plurality of bores between the retaining strip and the opening. The panel can include the core having an aluminum honeycomb between aluminum skins.
Abstract:
Building panels (1, 1′) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system having tongue (30) of magnetic material that could be locked vertically by a magnetic field.
Abstract:
The invention refers to a set of panels, comprising a first panel having a lateral edge on which a first retaining profile is disposed, at least one second panel having a lateral edge on which a second retaining profile is disposed, which can be joined to the first retaining profile, wherein the panels are joined positively along the lateral edges by the retaining profiles in a direction parallel to a laying plane and in a direction perpendicular to the laying plane in the joined and laid state of the panels, a separate locking element associated with the first retaining profile which, during joining of the retaining profiles, moves from an assembly position into a locking position, wherein in a locking position the locking element ensures form closure at least in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the laying plane by a locking projection of the locking element engaging in a locking recess provided on the second retaining profile. The invention is characterised in that the first retaining profile and/or the locking element have retarding means which, on transition from the assembly position into the locking position, retard a movement of the locking projection in such a manner that a deformation stress is built up in the locking element during joining of the retaining profiles without the locking projection thereby resting on a surface of the second retaining profile.