Abstract:
A flooring element (1) according to the invention comprises: a) a panel element (2); b) second fastening means (64, 604); c) first fastening means (44, 404). The first fastening means include a coupling groove (44) extending in a first assembling direction (X). The second fastening means (64, 604) are arranged to fasten together the second fastening side (6) of the flooring element (1) and a fastening side of another similar flooring element of the modular floor, thereby preventing relative displacement of the two flooring elements at least in the first assembling direction (X). This enables building modular floors which are considerably resistant to tangential stresses applied to the walking plane in all directions parallel to the walking plane itself. According to the present invention, modular floors for gyms, sports courts and exhibition stands can therefore be built.
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:
Various insulation panels and systems are disclosed herein. In one example, a surface of an insulation panel is curved to match a curved structure. A plurality of magnets attached to the insulation panel are flush with the surface of the insulation panel within a plurality of holes. A cap plate is attached to a respective magnet between the respective magnet and the insulation panel. The cap plate affects a magnetic field of the respective magnet to aid magnetic connection of the respective magnet to the curved structure. A paper sheet covers the surface of the insulation panel and the plurality of magnets.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a building system comprising at least one profile having a bottom and two side walls defining an opening in the profile, and at least one bracket attachable to said profile, wherein the side walls and bottom of the profile form a dovetailed profile opening where the profile side walls hereby form an angle of less than 90° with the profile bottom, and wherein the bracket comprises flexible side engagement members that are adapted to be biased against the side walls of the profile for mounting the bracket therein.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a fastening system for connecting mats. In one embodiment, 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:
L'invention concerne un revêtement de sol modulaire comprenant des dalles, et au moins une série de modules d'encadrement (2) et des moyens d'assemblage amovible des modules d'encadrement (2) entre eux et/ou à une sous-couche posée sur le sol, du type permettant un démontage individuel de chaque module d'encadrement (2) par déplacement de ce module d'encadrement (2) verticalement par rapport au sol, sans démontage ni des modules d'encadrement adjacents, ni des dalles (1) adjacentes.
Abstract:
A dance floor of assemblable square sections (20) that are held together magnetically and are aligned by male/female couplers (27, 28, 30, 49) and ramp members (20, 21, 51, 52) attachable to the outer perimeter of the assembled square sections.