Abstract:
A self-locking mechanism that is attachable to a panel is provided. The mechanism includes a structure defining a void therein. There is also an opening in the structure coinciding with an end of the void. A pin is positioned within the void and a pin head of the pin is positioned at the opening. The pin moves back and forth within the void. The pin moves between a retracted position from within the void and an extended position. A receptacle is also positioned on the structure and oriented at an angle to the opening. The pin head is able to magnetically connect with a second receptacle from a second self-locking mechanism. The pin head or the receptacle, or both, include a magnet.
Abstract:
A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place.
Abstract:
A self-locking paneling system is provided and includes: a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void; another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle; and a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin. When the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet. The self-locking paneling system can be used for raised-flooring systems.
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:
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.