WO2007100379A2 - Plaque integree et rampe de coin pour carrelage de sol - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to floor tile systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an edge ramp piece for use with a floor tile, and particularly a modular floor tile, wherein the edge ramp piece includes an edge ramp and an integral corner ramp portion.
- Modular flooring systems generally comprise a series of interlocking tiles that can be permanently installed over a subfioor, such as concrete or wood, or temporarily laid down upon another surface from time to time when needed.
- These types of synthetic floors are advantageous for several reasons. First, they are typically formed of materials that are generally inexpensive and lightweight. Additionally, if one tile becomes damaged, it can be removed and replaced quickly and easily. In addition, if the flooring needs to be temporarily removed, the individual tiles making up the floor can easily be detached and stored for subsequent use.
- these types of flooring assemblies are comprised of durable synthetic materials, such as polymers or other forms of plastics. These materials are long-lasting, even in outdoor installations.
- interlocking tiles of synthetic material can be better at absorbing impact, thus offering less risk of injury if a person falls on the plastic material, as opposed to concrete or asphalt.
- the connections for modular flooring assemblies can be specially engineered to absorb lateral force. It is believed that this can reduce certain types of injuries from athletic activities. Additionally, these flooring assemblies generally require little maintenance as compared to other flooring, such as wood.
- These floors and floor systems or assemblies can be used both indoors and outdoors. They can be used for athletic surfaces, convention halls, multi-purpose facilities, and the like. They are suitable for portable temporary floor surfaces for dance floors, display booths, such as at conventions, and other installations where a temporary floor surface having certain qualities different from the existing subfloor is desired. This can allow the creation of a different atmosphere and "feel" to a space, which can be beneficial in certain circumstances.
- a section of modular flooring is placed upon an existing subfloor, some sort of transition is often needed. Specifically, the modular floor system sits atop the subfloor and thus raises the floor level by some small amount - e.g. 3/8" or 1 A", creating an abrupt edge.
- One method of doing this is to provide some sort of ramp at the edge of the modular floor system. This can be done by making special floor tile pieces with a ramp edge integrally formed therein. These types of tiles having built-in edge ramps around their perimeter edges are commonly known in the art. Alternatively, separate ramp edge pieces that interlock with the edges of standard floor tiles have also been developed. By providing a ramp edge, the transition from the subfloor to the modular floor is made easier for persons, wheeled devices, and other things that need to move up onto the modular floor surface.
- the present invention seeks to overcome these by providing a floor tile having an integrated edge ramp, wherein the edge ramp comprises an integral corner ramp portion.
- the present invention provides a separate edge ramp piece that removably couples to the floor tile and has an integral corner ramp portion formed therein.
- the present invention advantageously features an integrated edge and corner ramp piece for a floor tile.
- the edge and corner ramp piece includes an elongate edge ramp section, having a high side wall, a low side, and a substantially planar edge ramp surface extending therebetween.
- Integrally extending from an end of the edge ramp section is a corner ramp section, having an apex disposed adjacent the high side wall, a low side, and a corner ramp surface extending therebetween.
- Connectors are disposed along the high side wall, and are configured to releasably interconnect the edge and corner ramp piece to the floor tile.
- the invention provides an integrated edge and corner ramp piece for a floor tile having a height.
- the integrated edge and corner ramp piece includes an elongate edge ramp section, having a high side wall with a height substantially equal to the height of the floor tile, a low side, a substantially planar edge ramp surface extending therebetween, and an edge ramp end wall, extending between the high side wall and low side at a first end of the edge ramp section.
- a corner ramp section integrally extends from a second end of the edge ramp section, and has an apex disposed adjacent the high side wall, an arcuate low side, a corner ramp surface extending therebetween, and a corner ramp end wall, disposed at a terminal end of the corner ramp section, and extending between the apex and the arcuate low side.
- Loop and pin connectors are disposed along the high side wall, the edge ramp end wall, and the corner ramp end wall, and are configured to releasably interconnect the edge and corner ramp piece to the floor tile and to one or more other edge and corner ramp pieces.
- the invention provides a floor tile system including a floor tile and an integrated edge and corner ramp piece.
- the floor tile has a top surface, a perimeter wall having a height, a plurality of releasable connectors associated with the perimeter wall, and a plurality of upstanding supports configured to support the top surface above the ground, a floor, or other suitable support surface.
- the integrated edge and corner ramp piece includes an elongate edge ramp section, a corner ramp section, and connectors.
- the edge ramp section has a high side wall with a height substantially equal to the height of the perimeter wall, a low side, and a substantially planar ramp surface extending therebetween.
- the corner ramp section integrally extends from an end of the edge ramp section, and has an apex disposed adjacent the high side wall, an arcuate low side, and a partially conical ramp surface extending therebetween.
- the connectors are disposed along the high side, and are configured to releasably interconnect the edge and corner ramp piece to the perimeter wall of the floor tile.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated edge and corner ramp as attached to one side of an exemplary modular floor tile, as well as additional edge ramp pieces that are configured to attach to the corner ramp section and any adjacent floor tiles;
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated edge and comer ramp for use with a floor tile, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the edge and corner ramp comprises a curved corner ramp portion;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a plan or top view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front edge view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2
- FIG. 6 illustrates an edge ramp end view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a corner ramp end view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2
- FIG. 8 illustrates a back side view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2, showing the high side wall and modular, connectors;
- FIG. 9 illustrates a transverse cross-sectional view of the exemplary integrated edge and corner ramp of FIG. 2, showing one embodiment of the upright supports disposed below the ramp surface;
- FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated edge and corner ramp piece in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein this embodiment comprises a planar corner ramp surface and is configured for a right hand corner; and
- FIG. 1 1 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated edge and corner ramp piece in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the edge ramp comprises an 1-shaped configuration.
- the present invention describes a method and system for transitioning from a floor or subfloor to a floor tile system overlaid thereon using an edge ramp having an integrated corner ramp portion.
- the present invention provides several significant advantages over prior related edge ramps or edge ramp pieces.
- Fourth, a ramp portion integral with the edge ramp means that there are no separate pieces to keep track of.
- Fifth, an integrated corner ramp portion gives a much more aesthetically pleasing appearance to the flooring assembly.
- a modular polymeric floor tile 12 configured for use within a flooring assembly comprising a plurality of similar modular floor tiles coupled together.
- the floor tile 12 is approximately square in plan, with a thickness T that is substantially less than the plan dimension L.
- Tile dimensions and composition will depend upon the specific use to which the tile will be applied. Sport uses, for example, frequently employ tiles having a square configuration with a side dimension L of either 9.8425 inches (metric tile) or 12.00 inches;
- the thickness T frequently ranges from about 1 A" to D", though other thicknesses are possible.
- the tiles can be made of many suitable materials, including polyolefins such as polyuretha ⁇ e and polyethylene, and other polymers including nylon.
- the floor tile 12 has a top surface 46, a perimeter wall 56 of some height (e.g.
- the floor tile 12 includes loop and pin interconnecting structure, similar to that disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,930,286. This structure comprises loops 42 on two adjacent sides of the tile, and pins 44 on the two other adjacent sides of the tile, as shown. All the elements of the floor tile, including the top surface, bottom support structure, and loop and pin connectors, can be integrally formed (e.g. by injection molding) of the same material so as to be structurally strong.
- a tile 12 is placed with its top 46 facing up, and its bottom on any suitable subfloor, such as concrete.
- a second tile is then placed parallel to and alongside the first tile, oriented such that the pins 44 of one side of the second tile are adjacent the loops 42 of a corresponding side of the first tile.
- the pins of the second tile are then snapped into the loops of the first tile, such that the sides of the two tiles are fitted snugly together. This process is continued to enable a plurality of tiles to be joined together in a single floor assembly.
- FIG. 1 Shown in figures 2-9 are various views of one embodiment of an integrated edge and corner ramp piece 10.
- This piece is configured for connection to a floor tile (see floor tile 12 in FIG. 1) as part of a modular floor tile system.
- Modular interlocking floor tiles come in a variety of configurations.
- the present invention edge and integral corner ramp is not limited to the specific floor tile shown and described herein. Instead, it is contemplated that the present invention edge and integral corner ramp may be configured for use with any floor tile design commonly known in the art, or obvious to those skilled in the art.
- the present invention edge and corner ramp piece 10 is configured to attached to any exposed edge of a floor tile as part of a flooring system.
- the edge and corner ramp piece 10 generally comprises an elongate edge ramp section 14, and a corner ramp section 16.
- the elongate edge ramp section has a high side wall 18, a low side 20a with a lip 22a, and a substantially planar edge ramp surface 24 extending therebetween.
- the corner ramp section 16 integrally extends from the end of the edge ramp section, the corner ramp thus forming a part of an integral structure, rather than being a separate piece.
- the corner ramp section 16 includes a low side 20b with a lip 22b, and has an apex 26 disposed adjacent the high side wall.
- the corner ramp surface 28, shown as a curved or non planar surface, extends between the low side and the apex.
- the edge and corner ramp piece 10 is designed to sit upon a support surface 30, such as a concrete or other floor surface.
- a support surface such as a concrete or other floor surface.
- the ramp surface 24 is supported upon upstanding supports, such as an upstanding grid of intersecting walls 32 or other support structure, which integrally interconnects the high side wall 18, the ramp surface, and other portions of the edge and corner ramp piece.
- upstanding support configuration shown in FIGS. 5 and 9 provides a plurality of upright support walls 32 that intersect each other to form a series of triangular cells 34. This configuration helps to improve load distribution and can enhance tile performance.
- upstanding supports 32 can be adopted for the upstanding supports 32, the configuration of which may depend upon factors such as the type of support surface 30, the magnitude of anticipated loads to be borne by the edge ramp, etc.
- one alternative design provides a repeating pattern of hexagon units or cells. A series of cross ribs extending between the vertices of the sidewalls of each hexagon can be disposed against the underside of the top surface of the tile within each hexagon unit for additional strength. Such ribs can act as beams that help distribute loads from the center of each hexagon to the sidewalls thereof.
- the high side wall 18 can have a height (see height H in FIG. 6) substantially equal to the thickness of the floor tile 12 (see floor tile 12 having thickness T in FIG. 1), so as to provide a ramp that rises to the full height of the floor tile.
- the edge ramp section 14 can include an edge ramp end wall 36, extending between the high side wall and low side 20a of the edge ramp section. This edge ramp end wall is disposed at the end of the edge ramp section that is opposite the corner ramp section 16. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the edge ramp end wall is oriented substantially perpendicular to the high side wall. In order to provide a gentle ramp surface, the edge ramp section has a width (see width W in FIG. 6) that is preferably, although not necessarily, at least two times the height of the high side wall.
- the edge ramp section may comprise a width that is over this, such as between about two and ten times the height of the high side wall.
- the high side wall may comprise a height H of about 1 A”
- the low side may comprise a lip with a height of between about 0.05 - 0.1 inches
- the edge ramp section of the edge and corner ramp piece may comprise a width W of between about 1 and 3 inches, depending upon the desired incline of the ramp surface 24. It will be apparent that other ramp dimensions, whether steeper or more gradual, can also be employed in accordance with the invention.
- the corner ramp section 16 can include a corner ramp end wall 38, disposed at a terminal end of the corner ramp section. Like the edge ramp end wall 36, the corner ramp end wall 38 extends between the apex 26 of the corner ramp section and the low side 20b. In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the corner ramp end wall 38 is substantially coplanar with and essentially comprises an extension of the high side wall 18. This configuration is suitable for a 90° corner. Nevertheless, it will be apparent that the edge and corner ramp piece disclosed herein is not limited to right angle corners nor floor tiles with formed to comprise right angles. Indeed, integral ramp and corner edge pieces configured for other angles are also contemplated by the present invention. With reference again to FIGS.
- a plurality of connectors 40 configured to releasably interconnect the edge and corner ramp piece to the floor tile 12 and to one or more other edge and corner ramp pieces.
- These connectors include loop connectors 40a, and pin connectors 40b.
- the loops and pins are integrally formed in the side or end walls of the piece, so as to provide a strong connection.
- Each loop or pin interconnects with a corresponding pin or loop, respectively, of an adjacent floor tile or edge ramp or corner ramp piece.
- the loop connectors are disposed along the high side wall and the corner ramp end wall (thus designed to interconnect with corresponding pin connectors 44 in the floor tile 12 and an adjacent edge ramp piece 54), and a single pin connector 40b is disposed on the edge ramp end wall (thus designed to interconnect with a single loop connector 42 of another floor tile 12, or another adjacent edge ramp piece 54).
- Edge and corner ramp pieces can be configured with the pins and loops reversed from the arrangement shown, or in other configurations and combinations. Naturally, the arrangement of the loops and pins must correspond for adjacent floor tiles and ramp pieces to interconnect to each other. In the embodiment shown in FIGS.
- the low side 20b of the comer ramp section 16 comprises a lip 22b having an arcuate shape (e.g. a circular arc of constant radius centered at the apex 26), such that the corner ramp section defines an approximate quarter cone.
- the corner ramp section will have a radius (see radius R in FIG. 3) substantially equal to the width W of the edge ramp section 14.
- the corner ramp surface 28 thus defines a conically curved surface that is substantially coplanar with the edge ramp surface 24 at a junction therewith (see 48 in FIG. 1, T), and extends along a curve to the corner ramp end wall 38, at the end of the corner ramp section.
- the corner ramp portion can alternatively comprise a substantially planar ramp surface.
- the edge and corner ramp piece 1 10 includes a corner ramp section 116 and a substantially planar corner surface or facet 128 that integrally extends from the edge ramp surface 124 of the edge ramp section 114.
- This configuration provides a substantially planar corner facet that is disposed at an angle to the edge ramp surface, rather than a curved conical surface.
- Such a configuration can be simpler and less expensive to fabricate, or may be desirable for other reasons.
- the corner surface could include multiple planar surfaces.
- the corner ramp section includes an end wall 138 that is configured to interconnect to a subsequent edge ramp piece 54.
- the present invention contemplates, generally a corner ramp portion that is integrally formed with an edge ramp.
- the particular geometric configuration of the corner edge ramp is not critical, and the present invention contemplates all configurations. While the floor tile 12 shown in FIG. 1 is square in shape, the present invention is not limited to use with square floor tiles. Additionally, while the top 46 of the tile is depicted as being a smooth solid surface, neither the floor tile nor the edge and corner ramp piece are limited to a smooth, solid top surface.
- Tiles having a grid or lattice-type top surface of various configurations have been produced, and the edge ramp and corner ramp surfaces 24 and 28 can be substantially solid, as depicted in the figures, or they can likewise have perforated, grid, or lattice-type surfaces.
- Such a configuration can be desirable for outdoor installations, where through-drainage is desirable, or for other reasons, such as to provide better traction, reduce weight, etc.
- the integral edge and corner ramp piece 10 described herein can be configured as either a left hand corner piece, as in the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 2-8, or a right hand corner piece, as in the embodiment depicted in FIG. 10.
- the connectors can be configured as loop connectors or pin connectors. Naturally, the spacing of the connectors must correspond between the edge ramp piece and the floor tiles.
- the edge ramp section 14 can have a length L substantially equal to the length of a side of the floor tile 12 (see floor tile 12 and length L in FIG. 1), such that the edge ramp extends entirely along one side of a single floor tile, and the corner ramp section 16 extends beyond the outside corner of the floor tile when the edge ramp and floor tile are interconnected.
- the corner ramp end wall 38 will be properly positioned to interconnect to an edge ramp end wall of an edge ramp piece 54 connected to the adjacent floor tile side wall 56.
- the length of the edge and corner ramp piece 10 need not necessarily correspond to the length of a side of a floor tile.
- edge ramp pieces 54 that are longer than the sides of individual tiles 12 can be used so that at least some individual edge ramp pieces will straddle or overlap floor tile joints.
- the edge ramp pieces can be of a length corresponding to the length L of a side of the floor tiles, but placed in staggered relationship to floor tile joints.
- the edge and corner ramp piece 10 can have a shorter length specifically chosen to make up the difference at the end of a. series of floor tiles. Other configurations are also possible.
- the edge and corner ramp piece 210 generally comprises an elongate edge ramp section 214 having an L-shaped configuration, and a corner ramp section 216.
- the elongate edge ramp section 214 has a high side wall 218, a low side 220a with a lip 222a, and a substantially planar edge ramp surface 224 extending therebetween.
- the corner ramp section 216 integrally extends between the ends of the L- shaped edge ramp section 214, the corner ramp 216 thus forming a part of an integral structure, rather than being a separate piece.
- the corner ramp section is contained or formed at the intersection of first and second perpendicular edge ramp portions forming the L-shaped configuration.
- the corner ramp section 216 includes a low side 220b with a lip 222b, and has an apex 226 disposed adjacent the high side wall.
- the term "preferably” is non-exclusive where it is intended to mean “preferably, but not limited to.” Any steps recited in any method or process claims may be executed in any order and are not limited to the order presented in the claims. Means-plus-function or step-plus-function limitations will only be employed where for a specific claim limitation all of the following conditions are present in that limitation: a) "means for” or “step for” is expressly recited; b) a corresponding function is expressly recited; and c) structure, material or acts that support that structure are expressly recited. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined solely by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the descriptions and examples given above.
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La présente invention concerne une plaque intégrée et une pièce de rampe de coin pour un carrelage de sol (12) comprenant une section de rampe de bord allongée et une section de rampe de coin. La section de rampe de bord a une paroi latérale haute, un côté bas et une surface de rampe de bord pour l'essentiel plane s'étendant entre ceux-ci. La section de rampe de coin s'étend intégralement d'une extrémité de la section de rampe de bord et a un sommet disposé à côté de la paroi latérale haute, un côté bas, et une surface de rampe de coin s'étendant entre ceux-ci. Des connecteurs sont disposés le long de la paroi latérale haute et sont configurés pour interconnecter de façon libérable les pièces de rampe de bord et de coin au carrelage de sol (12).
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