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- This invention relates generally to floor tiles, and more particularly to modular floor systems with a transition edge.
- Floor tiles have traditionally been used for many different purposes, including both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes. For example, floor tiles of a particular color may be used to accentuate an object displayed on top of the tiles. Alternatively, floor tiles may be used to simply protect the surface beneath the tiles from various forms of damage.
- Floor tiles typically comprise individual panels that are placed on the ground either permanently or temporarily depending on the application. A permanent application may involve adhering the tiles to the floor in some way, whereas a temporary application would simply involve setting the tiles on the floor.
- Some floor tiles can be interconnected to one another to cover large floor areas such as a garage, an office, or a show floor.
- floor tiles can be manufactured in many shapes, colors, and patterns. Some floor tiles contain holes such that fluid and small debris is able to pass through the floor tiles and onto a surface below. Tiles can also be equipped with special surface patterns or structures to provide various superficial or useful characteristics. For example, a diamond steel pattern may be used to provide increased surface traction on the tiles and to provide a desirable aesthetic appearance.
- injection molding involves injecting heated liquid plastic into a mold.
- the mold is shaped to provide an enclosed space to form the desired shaped floor tile.
- the liquid plastic is allowed to cool and solidify, and the plastic floor tile is removed from the mold.
- the perimeter of typical floor tiles generally comprises an abrupt step or edge.
- the size of the step is usually equal to the thickness of the floor tile.
- the thickness of typical floor tiles is generally 1 ⁇ 4-3 ⁇ 4 of an inch.
- the abrupt step presents a number of problems. For example, a step of 1 ⁇ 4 to 3 ⁇ 4 of an inch is enough to cause tripping. In addition, it can be difficult to move objects on rollers across the step and onto the floor tiles.
- the present invention is directed to overcoming, or at least reducing the effect of, one or more of the problems presented above.
- the present invention provides a modular floor edge system.
- the modular floor edge system comprises a first ramp, the first ramp comprising a leading edge, a major axis and a minor axis, and a substantially vertical back substantially parallel to the major axis.
- the substantially vertical back comprises a plurality of connecting members removably attachable to a modular floor tile.
- the first ramp may include a tapered surface, an open webbed structure supporting the tapered surface, and the ramp may be made of plastic.
- the leading edge may comprise a substantially straight portion and a rounded corner.
- the ramp may include a substantially vertical side surface adjacent to and perpendicular with the substantially vertical back, the side surface comprising a connecting member attachable to another ramp.
- the plurality of connecting members may include male tabs comprising a generally vertical component and generally horizontal component.
- the substantially vertical back may also include a female connecting member at one end that is connectable to another ramp.
- the plurality of connecting members may each comprise a semi-circular tab protruding laterally from the substantially vertical back, such that a curved portion of the semi-circular tab faces a floor.
- the modular floor edge system may include a second ramp removably attached longitudinally to the first ramp at an interface substantially parallel with the minor axis.
- the modular floor edge system may also include a second ramp having a major axis and minor axis, the second ramp removably attached perpendicularly to the first ramp at an interface substantially parallel to the minor axis of the first ramp and substantially parallel to the major axis of the second ramp.
- the modular floor system comprises a first modular floor panel having a top surface and a plurality of lateral edge connecting members, and a first modular ramp comprising a plurality of connecting members removably attached to one lateral edge of the first modular floor panel.
- the first modular ramp comprises a tapered surface extending from a leading edge adjacent to a floor to a trailing edge substantially flush with the top surface.
- the flooring system may comprise a plurality of modular floor panels removably connected with the first modular floor panel to create a polygonal shape having a perimeter.
- a plurality of modular ramps may be attached to one another and extend around or partially around the perimeter of the polygonal shape.
- the first modular ramp may comprise an angle ranging between approximately 20-60 degrees with respect to a floor or other support surface. According to some embodiments, the first modular ramp further comprises a top tapered surface and an open webbed structure supporting the top tapered surface.
- the first modular ramp may comprise injection molded plastic.
- the method may include providing an injection mold and injection molding a modular ramp comprising a back having one or more connecting members attachable to a modular floor tile.
- the method may further include injection molding a side having one or more connecting members attachable to another modular ramp.
- the injection molding of the modular ramp may include creating an upper ramp surface and a lower webbed support structure.
- the injection molding of the modular ramp may further include creating a leading edge for placement adjacent to a floor, the leading edge comprising a generally straight portion and a rounded corner portion.
- the method may include providing a plurality of modular floor panels of generally rectangular shape comprising lateral edge connectors, and providing a plurality of modular ramps comprising back and side connectors.
- the method may further include connecting the plurality of modular floor panels to one another via the lateral edge connectors to form a polygonal shape, and connecting the plurality of modular ramps to the modular floor panels around a perimeter of the polygonal shape.
- Each of the plurality of modular ramps may also be connected to an adjacent one of the plurality of modular ramps.
- FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of a modular floor edge ramp according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the modular floor edge ramp of FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 1C is a top perspective view of a modular floor edge ramp without a rounded corner according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of two modular floor edge ramps being attached to a modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3A is a bottom perspective view of two modular floor edge ramps being attached to a modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3B is a detailed inset of a corner of the modular floor panel shown in FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 3C is a bottom view of the two modular floor edge ramps attached to the modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of two interconnected modular floor tiles according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5A is a partial perspective view of a plurality of interconnected modular floor tiles with modular edge ramps attached to and extending around a perimeter of the modular floor tiles according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a side view of a portion of the tiles and ramps shown in FIG. 5A .
- modular flooring typically includes a top surface that sets above a support surface or floor. It is often difficult to move certain objects onto and off of the top surface of the modular flooring as a result of the step between the floor and the top surface. The sharp step around the perimeter of the modular floor can also result in tripping or other safety concerns.
- the present invention describes methods and apparatus that provide an edge around at least a portion of a modular floor perimeter. Consequently, ingress and egress to the modular floor is simplified and safer than prior flooring systems. While the edge and flooring systems shown and described below include embodiments, the application of principles described herein to are not limited to the specific devices shown. The principles described herein may be used with any flooring system. Therefore, while the description below is directed primarily to interlocking plastic modular floors, the methods and apparatus are only limited by the appended claims.
- rectangle or “rectangular” refers to a four-sided object with four right angles.
- Module means designed with regular or standardized units or dimensions, as to provide multiple components for assembly of flexible arrangements and uses.
- the words “including” and “having,” as used in the specification, including the claims, have the same meaning as the word “comprising.”
- FIGS. 1A-1B illustrates a ramp, for example a first elongate ramp 100 .
- the first elongate ramp 100 comprises a major axis 102 and a minor axis 104 .
- the first elongate ramp 100 also includes a leading edge 106 arranged adjacent to a support surface such as the ground or a floor. Opposite of the leading edge 106 is a trailing edge 108 .
- the trailing edge 108 is spaced from the support surface.
- a top surface 110 extends between the leading edge 106 and the trailing edge 108 .
- the top surface 110 tapers from a first height above the support surface at the trailing edge 108 , to the second height adjacent to the support surface at the leading edge 106 as shown in FIG. 1A .
- the top surface 110 includes both an angled portion 111 and a substantially horizontal portion 113 .
- the ramp 100 includes a first end 112 and a second end 114 .
- the leading edge 106 comprises a substantially straight portion 116 , and a rounded corner portion 118 at the second end 114 .
- the straight portion 116 is parallel to the major axis 102 .
- the ramp 100 also includes a substantially vertical back 120 shown more clearly in FIG. 1B .
- FIG. 1B illustrates the ramp 100 from a bottom perspective view.
- the substantially vertical back 120 is generally parallel to the major axis 102 and comprises at least one connecting member, for example a plurality of male tabs 122 and a female tab 123 , protruding therefrom.
- the male and female tabs 122 , 123 are shown and described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 3A-3C .
- the female tab 123 is shown adjacent to, but opposite of, the rounded corner 118 .
- the male tabs 122 are removably attachable to a modular floor tile, such as the modular floor tile 124 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the female tab 123 is connectable to another ramp.
- the ramp 100 includes an open webbed structure 126 that supports the top surface 110 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the ramp 100 may comprise plastic or other material and is preferably injection molded. Accordingly, the ramp 100 is strong, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the substantially vertical side surface 128 Adjacent to the substantially vertical back 120 is a substantially vertical side surface 128 .
- the substantially vertical side surface 128 is generally perpendicular to the vertical back 120 .
- the substantially vertical side surface 128 includes one or more connecting members, such as male tab 130 , for attachment with another ramp similar or identical to the ramp 100 shown in FIG. 1B .
- the male tab 130 may be replaced with a mating female tab (e.g. 123 ), if desired, to provide for attachment to a ramp with a connecting member of the opposite type.
- embodiments that do not include the rounded corner portion 118 may include either a male or female tab 122 , 123 opposite of the tab 130 shown protruding from the side surface 128 .
- the modular floor panel 124 comprises a top surface 132 and a plurality of lateral edge connecting members.
- the plurality lateral edge connecting members comprise a plurality of female tabs 134 arranged on two adjacent sides 136 , 138 of the rectangular modular floor panel 124 , and a plurality of male tabs 140 arranged on another two adjacent sides 142 , 144 of the modular floor panel 124 .
- the first ramp 100 is shown connected to the modular floor panel 124 at the first lateral side 136 .
- female tabs 134 (not shown) extending from the first lateral side 136 are receptive of the male tabs 122 ( FIG. 1B ) of the first ramp 100 .
- the female tabs 134 of the second lateral side 138 are receptive of the male tabs 222 of the second ramp 200 .
- the attachment of the ramps 100 , 200 to the modular floor panel 124 provides a convenient, tapered interface between the lateral sides 136 , 138 and the top surface 132 .
- other ramps may also be added to the periphery of the modular floor panel 124 .
- the connection of the first and second ramps 100 , 200 to the modular floor panel 124 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 3A-3C .
- the male tabs 122 , 222 include a generally vertical component which, according to the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3C , comprises semi-circular posts 146 , 246 ( FIG. 3B ).
- the male tabs 122 , 222 also comprise generally horizontal components which, according to the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3C , comprise semi circular discs 148 , 248 ( FIG. 3B ).
- a curved portion 150 of the semi-circular discs 148 , 248 faces the floor or ground.
- the semi-circular discs 148 , 248 are received through the looping female tabs 134 , and extend at least partially under the modular floor panel 124 to removably secure the ramps 100 , 200 to the modular floor panel 124 as shown in FIG. 3C .
- the looping female tabs 134 each comprise a rigid hoop structure that is completely receptive of the semi-circular discs 148 , 248 ( FIG. 3B ).
- the semi-circular posts 146 , 246 ( FIG. 3B ) and the semi-circular disc 148 , 248 ( FIG. 3B ) are also rigid but compressible toward one another. When inserted into the female tabs 134 , the semi-circular posts 146 , 246 ( FIG.
- connection members engage one another such that the different components are joined tightly to one another and provide a consistent upper surface.
- a male tab 148 of the first ramp 100 is received by and engages the female tab 223 of the second ramp 200 to secure the first and second ramps 100 , 200 together.
- the second ramp 200 is removably attached perpendicularly to the first ramp 100 . Consequently, an interface 152 of the first ramp 100 with the second ramp 200 is substantially parallel to the minor axis 104 ( FIG. 1 ) of the first ramp 100 , and an interface 254 of the second ramp is substantially parallel to the major axis 102 ( FIG. 1 ) of the second ramp 200 .
- the first and second ramps 100 , 200 may be attached longitudinally as well. FIG.
- FIG. 5A illustrates a combination of ramps 100 arranged longitudinally and perpendicularly to one another around a modular floor 160 .
- the skilled artisan having the benefit of this disclosure will understand that the placement of the connecting members such as the male and female tabs 122 , 134 shown in FIG. 3B may be reversed between components.
- two or more modular floor panels 124 may be interconnected to form any polygonal shape.
- Ramps such as the ramps 100 , 200 shown in FIGS. 3A-3B may then be attached at least partially around the perimeter of the polygonal shape as shown in FIG. 5A .
- the tapered surface 110 of the ramp 100 extends from the leading edge 106 adjacent to the support surface or floor to the trailing edge 108 that is preferably flush with the top surface 132 of the modular floor panels 124 .
- An angle ⁇ between the floor and the ramp 100 may range between approximately 20 and 60 degrees, preferably between approximately 30 and 50 degrees, more preferably about 45 degrees.
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The present invention provides a modular flooring system including a ramp to facilitate entry and exit from the flooring system. The ramp may be modular and interconnect with all or parts of a perimeter of the flooring system, and the ramp may also interconnect with adjacent ramp members.
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- This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/623,203, entitled “Modular Floor Tile System With Transition Edge,” filed on 20 Nov. 2009, now pending, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/898,494, entitled “Modular Floor Tile System with Transition Edge,” filed on 23 Jul. 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,690,160, the disclosures of which are incorporated, in their entireties, by this reference.
- This invention relates generally to floor tiles, and more particularly to modular floor systems with a transition edge.
- Floor tiles have traditionally been used for many different purposes, including both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes. For example, floor tiles of a particular color may be used to accentuate an object displayed on top of the tiles. Alternatively, floor tiles may be used to simply protect the surface beneath the tiles from various forms of damage. Floor tiles typically comprise individual panels that are placed on the ground either permanently or temporarily depending on the application. A permanent application may involve adhering the tiles to the floor in some way, whereas a temporary application would simply involve setting the tiles on the floor. Some floor tiles can be interconnected to one another to cover large floor areas such as a garage, an office, or a show floor.
- Various interconnection systems have been utilized to connect floor tiles horizontally with one another to maintain structural integrity and provide a desirable, unified appearance. In addition, floor tiles can be manufactured in many shapes, colors, and patterns. Some floor tiles contain holes such that fluid and small debris is able to pass through the floor tiles and onto a surface below. Tiles can also be equipped with special surface patterns or structures to provide various superficial or useful characteristics. For example, a diamond steel pattern may be used to provide increased surface traction on the tiles and to provide a desirable aesthetic appearance.
- One method of making plastic floor tiles utilizes an injection molding process. Injection molding involves injecting heated liquid plastic into a mold. The mold is shaped to provide an enclosed space to form the desired shaped floor tile. The liquid plastic is allowed to cool and solidify, and the plastic floor tile is removed from the mold.
- The perimeter of typical floor tiles generally comprises an abrupt step or edge. The size of the step is usually equal to the thickness of the floor tile. The thickness of typical floor tiles is generally ¼-¾ of an inch. For many purposes, however, the abrupt step presents a number of problems. For example, a step of ¼ to ¾ of an inch is enough to cause tripping. In addition, it can be difficult to move objects on rollers across the step and onto the floor tiles.
- The present invention is directed to overcoming, or at least reducing the effect of, one or more of the problems presented above.
- In one of many possible embodiments, the present invention provides a modular floor edge system. The modular floor edge system comprises a first ramp, the first ramp comprising a leading edge, a major axis and a minor axis, and a substantially vertical back substantially parallel to the major axis. The substantially vertical back comprises a plurality of connecting members removably attachable to a modular floor tile. The first ramp may include a tapered surface, an open webbed structure supporting the tapered surface, and the ramp may be made of plastic. According to some embodiments, the leading edge may comprise a substantially straight portion and a rounded corner. The ramp may include a substantially vertical side surface adjacent to and perpendicular with the substantially vertical back, the side surface comprising a connecting member attachable to another ramp. The plurality of connecting members may include male tabs comprising a generally vertical component and generally horizontal component. The substantially vertical back may also include a female connecting member at one end that is connectable to another ramp. The plurality of connecting members may each comprise a semi-circular tab protruding laterally from the substantially vertical back, such that a curved portion of the semi-circular tab faces a floor. The modular floor edge system may include a second ramp removably attached longitudinally to the first ramp at an interface substantially parallel with the minor axis. The modular floor edge system may also include a second ramp having a major axis and minor axis, the second ramp removably attached perpendicularly to the first ramp at an interface substantially parallel to the minor axis of the first ramp and substantially parallel to the major axis of the second ramp.
- Another embodiment of the present invention provides a modular flooring system. The modular floor system comprises a first modular floor panel having a top surface and a plurality of lateral edge connecting members, and a first modular ramp comprising a plurality of connecting members removably attached to one lateral edge of the first modular floor panel. The first modular ramp comprises a tapered surface extending from a leading edge adjacent to a floor to a trailing edge substantially flush with the top surface. The flooring system may comprise a plurality of modular floor panels removably connected with the first modular floor panel to create a polygonal shape having a perimeter. A plurality of modular ramps may be attached to one another and extend around or partially around the perimeter of the polygonal shape. The first modular ramp may comprise an angle ranging between approximately 20-60 degrees with respect to a floor or other support surface. According to some embodiments, the first modular ramp further comprises a top tapered surface and an open webbed structure supporting the top tapered surface. The first modular ramp may comprise injection molded plastic.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a method of making a modular flooring edge. The method may include providing an injection mold and injection molding a modular ramp comprising a back having one or more connecting members attachable to a modular floor tile. The method may further include injection molding a side having one or more connecting members attachable to another modular ramp. The injection molding of the modular ramp may include creating an upper ramp surface and a lower webbed support structure. The injection molding of the modular ramp may further include creating a leading edge for placement adjacent to a floor, the leading edge comprising a generally straight portion and a rounded corner portion.
- Another aspect of the invention provides a method of building a modular floor. The method may include providing a plurality of modular floor panels of generally rectangular shape comprising lateral edge connectors, and providing a plurality of modular ramps comprising back and side connectors. The method may further include connecting the plurality of modular floor panels to one another via the lateral edge connectors to form a polygonal shape, and connecting the plurality of modular ramps to the modular floor panels around a perimeter of the polygonal shape. Each of the plurality of modular ramps may also be connected to an adjacent one of the plurality of modular ramps.
- The foregoing features and advantages, together with other features and advantages of the present invention, will become more apparent when referred to the following specification, claims and accompanying drawings.
- The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of the present invention and are a part of the specification. The illustrated embodiments are merely examples of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the invention:
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FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of a modular floor edge ramp according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the modular floor edge ramp ofFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1C is a top perspective view of a modular floor edge ramp without a rounded corner according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of two modular floor edge ramps being attached to a modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3A is a bottom perspective view of two modular floor edge ramps being attached to a modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3B is a detailed inset of a corner of the modular floor panel shown inFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3C is a bottom view of the two modular floor edge ramps attached to the modular floor panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of two interconnected modular floor tiles according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5A is a partial perspective view of a plurality of interconnected modular floor tiles with modular edge ramps attached to and extending around a perimeter of the modular floor tiles according to one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5B is a side view of a portion of the tiles and ramps shown inFIG. 5A . - Throughout the drawings, identical reference numbers designate similar, but not necessarily identical, elements.
- As mentioned above, modular flooring typically includes a top surface that sets above a support surface or floor. It is often difficult to move certain objects onto and off of the top surface of the modular flooring as a result of the step between the floor and the top surface. The sharp step around the perimeter of the modular floor can also result in tripping or other safety concerns. The present invention describes methods and apparatus that provide an edge around at least a portion of a modular floor perimeter. Consequently, ingress and egress to the modular floor is simplified and safer than prior flooring systems. While the edge and flooring systems shown and described below include embodiments, the application of principles described herein to are not limited to the specific devices shown. The principles described herein may be used with any flooring system. Therefore, while the description below is directed primarily to interlocking plastic modular floors, the methods and apparatus are only limited by the appended claims.
- As used throughout the claims and specification the term “rectangle” or “rectangular” refers to a four-sided object with four right angles. “Modular” means designed with regular or standardized units or dimensions, as to provide multiple components for assembly of flexible arrangements and uses. The words “including” and “having,” as used in the specification, including the claims, have the same meaning as the word “comprising.”
- Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to
FIGS. 1A-1B , one component of a modular floor edge system according to principles of the present invention is shown.FIGS. 1A-1B illustrates a ramp, for example a firstelongate ramp 100. The firstelongate ramp 100 comprises amajor axis 102 and aminor axis 104. The firstelongate ramp 100 also includes aleading edge 106 arranged adjacent to a support surface such as the ground or a floor. Opposite of theleading edge 106 is a trailingedge 108. The trailingedge 108 is spaced from the support surface. Atop surface 110 extends between theleading edge 106 and the trailingedge 108. Accordingly, thetop surface 110 tapers from a first height above the support surface at the trailingedge 108, to the second height adjacent to the support surface at theleading edge 106 as shown inFIG. 1A . Thetop surface 110 includes both an angled portion 111 and a substantiallyhorizontal portion 113. - The
ramp 100 includes afirst end 112 and asecond end 114. According to the embodiment ofFIG. 1A , theleading edge 106 comprises a substantiallystraight portion 116, and arounded corner portion 118 at thesecond end 114. Alternatively, according to some embodiments such as the embodiment shown inFIG. 1C , there is norounded corner portion 118 at thesecond end 114 and theleading edge 106 is substantially identical at both the first and second ends 112, 114. As shown inFIG. 1A , thestraight portion 116 is parallel to themajor axis 102. - The
ramp 100 also includes a substantiallyvertical back 120 shown more clearly inFIG. 1B .FIG. 1B illustrates theramp 100 from a bottom perspective view. The substantiallyvertical back 120 is generally parallel to themajor axis 102 and comprises at least one connecting member, for example a plurality ofmale tabs 122 and afemale tab 123, protruding therefrom. The male andfemale tabs FIGS. 3A-3C . Thefemale tab 123 is shown adjacent to, but opposite of, therounded corner 118. Themale tabs 122 are removably attachable to a modular floor tile, such as themodular floor tile 124 shown inFIG. 2 . Thefemale tab 123 is connectable to another ramp. - Continuing to refer to
FIG. 1B , theramp 100 includes an openwebbed structure 126 that supports the top surface 110 (FIG. 1A ). Theramp 100 may comprise plastic or other material and is preferably injection molded. Accordingly, theramp 100 is strong, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture. - Adjacent to the substantially
vertical back 120 is a substantiallyvertical side surface 128. The substantiallyvertical side surface 128 is generally perpendicular to thevertical back 120. The substantiallyvertical side surface 128 includes one or more connecting members, such asmale tab 130, for attachment with another ramp similar or identical to theramp 100 shown inFIG. 1B . Themale tab 130 may be replaced with a mating female tab (e.g. 123), if desired, to provide for attachment to a ramp with a connecting member of the opposite type. Further, embodiments that do not include the rounded corner portion 118 (such as the embodiment ofFIG. 1C ) may include either a male orfemale tab tab 130 shown protruding from theside surface 128. - Referring next to
FIG. 2 , tworamps modular floor panel 124. Themodular floor panel 124 comprises a top surface 132 and a plurality of lateral edge connecting members. According to the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , the plurality lateral edge connecting members comprise a plurality offemale tabs 134 arranged on twoadjacent sides modular floor panel 124, and a plurality ofmale tabs 140 arranged on another twoadjacent sides modular floor panel 124. Thefirst ramp 100 is shown connected to themodular floor panel 124 at the firstlateral side 136. Accordingly, female tabs 134 (not shown) extending from the firstlateral side 136 are receptive of the male tabs 122 (FIG. 1B ) of thefirst ramp 100. Likewise, thefemale tabs 134 of the secondlateral side 138 are receptive of themale tabs 222 of thesecond ramp 200. The attachment of theramps modular floor panel 124 provides a convenient, tapered interface between thelateral sides modular floor panel 124. - The connection of the first and
second ramps modular floor panel 124 is shown in more detail inFIGS. 3A-3C . Themale tabs FIGS. 3A-3C , comprisessemi-circular posts 146, 246 (FIG. 3B ). Themale tabs FIGS. 3A-3C , comprise semicircular discs 148, 248 (FIG. 3B ). Acurved portion 150 of thesemi-circular discs semi-circular discs female tabs 134, and extend at least partially under themodular floor panel 124 to removably secure theramps modular floor panel 124 as shown inFIG. 3C . The loopingfemale tabs 134 each comprise a rigid hoop structure that is completely receptive of thesemi-circular discs 148, 248 (FIG. 3B ). Thesemi-circular posts 146, 246 (FIG. 3B ) and thesemi-circular disc 148, 248 (FIG. 3B ) are also rigid but compressible toward one another. When inserted into thefemale tabs 134, thesemi-circular posts 146, 246 (FIG. 3B ) and thesemi-circular discs 148, 248 (FIG. 3B ) maintain a constant pressure against thefemale tabs 134, thereby securing a connection between desired components (e.g. between two or moremodular floor panels 124, between amodular floor panel 124 and aramp 100, between two or moreadjacent ramps - According to the embodiment of
FIGS. 3A-3C , amale tab 148 of thefirst ramp 100 is received by and engages thefemale tab 223 of thesecond ramp 200 to secure the first andsecond ramps FIGS. 3A-3C , thesecond ramp 200 is removably attached perpendicularly to thefirst ramp 100. Consequently, aninterface 152 of thefirst ramp 100 with thesecond ramp 200 is substantially parallel to the minor axis 104 (FIG. 1 ) of thefirst ramp 100, and aninterface 254 of the second ramp is substantially parallel to the major axis 102 (FIG. 1 ) of thesecond ramp 200. However, the first andsecond ramps FIG. 5A illustrates a combination oframps 100 arranged longitudinally and perpendicularly to one another around amodular floor 160. The skilled artisan having the benefit of this disclosure will understand that the placement of the connecting members such as the male andfemale tabs FIG. 3B may be reversed between components. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , two or moremodular floor panels 124 may be interconnected to form any polygonal shape. Ramps such as theramps FIGS. 3A-3B may then be attached at least partially around the perimeter of the polygonal shape as shown inFIG. 5A . Thetapered surface 110 of theramp 100 extends from theleading edge 106 adjacent to the support surface or floor to the trailingedge 108 that is preferably flush with the top surface 132 of themodular floor panels 124. An angle α between the floor and theramp 100 may range between approximately 20 and 60 degrees, preferably between approximately 30 and 50 degrees, more preferably about 45 degrees. - The preceding description has been presented only to illustrate and describe exemplary embodiments of invention. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to any precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the following claims.
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1. A modular floor edge system, comprising:
a first edge piece having an elongated shape and including a front, a back, a first end, and a second end, the first edge piece being sloped downward toward the front and the second end to provide a smooth transition from a modular floor to a support surface;
a second edge piece having an elongated shape and including a front, a back, a first end, and a second end, the second edge piece being sloped downward toward the front to provide a smooth transition from the modular floor to the support surface;
wherein the first edge piece and the second edge piece are coupled together so that the first edge piece and the second edge piece are positioned perpendicular to each other and so that an interface between the first edge piece and the second edge piece is parallel to a major axis of the first edge piece and perpendicular to a major axis of the second edge piece; and
wherein the front of the second edge piece is positioned adjacent to the second end of the first edge piece to provide a corner of the modular floor having a smooth transition to the support surface.
2. The modular floor edge system of claim 1 wherein the first edge piece and the second edge piece each have a top surface that includes a substantially horizontal portion which is positioned adjacent to the respective back of each respective edge piece.
3. The modular floor edge system of claim 1 wherein the first end of the first edge piece includes a substantially vertical side surface that is perpendicular to the back of the first edge piece, the side surface comprising a connecting member configured to allow the first edge piece to be coupled to another edge piece.
4. The modular floor edge system of claim 1 wherein the first edge piece includes a first connecting member and the second edge piece includes a second connecting member that corresponds to the first connecting member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member being coupled together.
5. The modular floor edge system of claim 4 wherein the first connecting member is a female type connecting member.
6. The modular floor edge system of claim 4 wherein the back of the first edge piece includes a back surface that is substantially vertical, the first connecting member being positioned on the back surface below where the first edge piece is sloped downward toward the second end.
7. The modular floor edge system of claim 1 wherein the first edge piece includes a plurality of connecting members positioned on the back of the first edge piece.
8. The modular floor edge system of claim 7 wherein the plurality of connecting members are female type connecting members.
9. A modular floor system comprising:
a rectangular floor tile;
a single piece edge piece, comprising:
a front and a back positioned opposite each other, the back including a plurality of connecting members configured to connect the edge piece to the floor tile;
a first end and a second end positioned opposite each other;
a leading edge having a rounded corner portion;
wherein the edge piece has an elongated shape and a top surface that slopes downward in a transverse direction toward the front and in a longitudinal direction toward the second end, the top surface being continuous and smooth.
10. The modular floor system of claim 9 , wherein the leading edges extends along the front and the second end, the rounded corner portion transitioning from the front to the second end.
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