WO2008088783A2 - Modular access flooring planning system - Google Patents

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WO2008088783A2
WO2008088783A2 PCT/US2008/000471 US2008000471W WO2008088783A2 WO 2008088783 A2 WO2008088783 A2 WO 2008088783A2 US 2008000471 W US2008000471 W US 2008000471W WO 2008088783 A2 WO2008088783 A2 WO 2008088783A2
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  • This invention relates to construction planning systems and more particularly to planning systems used to construct a modular access floor in a building. Description of the Related Art
  • Access floor systems in business offices are very popular because they permit a building owner or tenant greater flexibility in distributing electrical power and communication system within the floor.
  • the electrical power and communication systems used in access floor system includes hundred of different components installed in spider web manner in the small spaces created in the floor. Occasionally after an access floor system has been installed, changes must be made to the electrical power and communication systems. Identifying and keeping track of the various components and their locations in the floor is very important for the building owner or tenant.
  • the modular access flooring planning and parts list system includes an access floor planning software program designed to produce printed plans that show an access floor system substructure along with existing or planned inside and outside walls, and furniture layout.
  • the software program is designed to produce printed plans for the modular access floor grid, the electrical power components, and the voice and data communication system components.
  • the plans call out the cabling origins, cabling pathways, cable volume and distribution/termination components that need to be installed for installing the electrical and communication system within the modular access floor.
  • the software module divides the floor into a scaled grid that represents the floor panels used in the modular floor system.
  • An alphanumeric grid identification matrix is used on the grid to assist in identifying and locating under floor cabling and components within the grid.
  • Also depicted on the grid are identifiable lines that represent the proposed electrical power, data/com or other low voltage or fiber optic cables or wires and boxes for cabling distribution and termination of horizontal cabling systems in the modular floor.
  • the software module also creates a parts list database containing a library of symbols used to identify all the electrical and network cables, the wires and hardware components necessary to install the modular access floor system, and the modular electrical power system and optical and hard cable systems for data/com networks and other low voltage systems in the modular access floor.
  • the parts list is continuously updated to reflect changes to either the plan or to other components on the list.
  • the parts list includes a stock number for each component module, the price for each component of the modular access floor system, the modular electrical power system, quantities of the parts needed, and a subtotal of the materials price.
  • the software module is also designed to provide a detailed layout of all types of data/com and other low voltage electrical system cabling and provides the plan layout for installation, cabling bundle sizes and lengths and the basis for fully manufactured modular low voltage electrical systems of all types to be installed within the access floor system.
  • a final printed and/or digital file layout of a building floor is provided.
  • Such a final printed or digital file shows the building owner or tenant, the precise location of the electrical power, data/com and other low voltage or fiber optic cabling and components used so that, in the future they can be easily located, accessed and altered, removed, added to or serviced.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of a computer system with the access floor planning software program loaded into the computer's working memory and being used to produce a printed diagram of an access floor system.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view for a print out of an access floor system.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram of a table showing the number and types of zone cables.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram of a Bill of Materials.
  • FIG. 5 is a Detail box shown on the printed diagram.
  • FIGS there is shown a modular access flooring planning and parts list system that includes an access floor planning software program designed to produce printed plans that show and access floor system substructure along with existing or planned inside and outside walls, and furniture layout.
  • the software program is designed to produce printed plans for the modular access floor grid, the electrical power components, and the voice and data communication system components.
  • the plans call out the cabling origins, cabling pathways, cable volume and distribution/termination components that need to be installed for installing the electrical and communication system within the modular access floor. More specifically, the software module divides the floor into a scaled grid that represents the floor panels used in the modular floor system.
  • An alphanumeric grid identification matrix is used on the grid to assist in identifying and locating under floor cabling and components within the grid. Also depicted on the grid are identifiable lines that represent the proposed electrical power, data/com or other low voltage or tiDer optic cables or wires and boxes for cabling distribution and termination of horizontal cabling systems in the modular floor.
  • the software module also creates a parts list database containing a library of symbols used to identify all the electrical and network cables, the wires and hardware components necessary to install the modular access floor system, and the modular electrical power system and optical and hard cable systems for data/com networks and other low voltage systems in the modular access floor.
  • the parts list is continuously updated to reflect changes to either the plan or to other components on the list.
  • the parts list includes a stock number for each component module, the price for each component of the modular access floor system, the modular electrical power system, quantities of the parts needed, and a subtotal of the materials price.
  • the software module is also designed to provide a detailed layout of all types of data/com and other low voltage electrical system cabling and provides the plan layout for installation, cabling bundle sizes and lengths and the basis for fully manufactured modular low voltage electrical systems of all types to be installed within the access floor system.
  • a final printed and/or digital file layout of a building floor is provided.
  • Such a final printed or digital file shows the building owner or tenant, the precise location of the electrical power, data/com and other low voltage or fiber optic cabling and components used so that, in the future they can be easily located, accessed and altered, removed, added to or serviced.

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Abstract

An optical and hard cable modular flooring planning and parts list system that includes a floor planning software module and a module floor parts list database The floor planning software module produces pnnted plans showing the outside wails of the building with electrical and/or communication floor distribution boxes The floor planning software module divides the floor into a gnd representing the floor panels used in the modular floor system Lines over the gnd represent proposed electrical and communication cables or wires and zone boxes to be installed in the modular floor The parts list database contains a list of all electrical and network cables, wires and hardware components necessary to construct the optical and hard cable modular floor system depicted in the plan The software module and parts list database are coupled together so that changes to either the plan or to the list are automatically updated.

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MODULAR ACCESS FLOORING PLANNING SYSTEM
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority of United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/880,259 filed January 12, 2007. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO MICROFISHE APPENDIX Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention
This invention relates to construction planning systems and more particularly to planning systems used to construct a modular access floor in a building. Description of the Related Art
Access floor systems in business offices are very popular because they permit a building owner or tenant greater flexibility in distributing electrical power and communication system within the floor. The electrical power and communication systems used in access floor system includes hundred of different components installed in spider web manner in the small spaces created in the floor. Occasionally after an access floor system has been installed, changes must be made to the electrical power and communication systems. Identifying and keeping track of the various components and their locations in the floor is very important for the building owner or tenant.
Building owners and tenants required accurate estimates for the cost of installation and materials for an access floor system with an electrical and communication systems. Heretofore, access floor system companies have estimated the cost of materials based on the square footage of the floor. The cost of material normally include an additional amount for waste. Because the electrical and communication systems in an access floor system varies greatly, a more precise method of estimating the cost of the flooring is needed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a modular access floor planning system.
It is another objection of the present invention to provide such a system that provides a more accurate estimate of the cost to install an access floor system with an electrical and communication system.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a system that provides printouts of the access floor system and the electrical and communication system.
These and other object are met by the modular access flooring planning and parts list system that includes an access floor planning software program designed to produce printed plans that show an access floor system substructure along with existing or planned inside and outside walls, and furniture layout. The software program is designed to produce printed plans for the modular access floor grid, the electrical power components, and the voice and data communication system components. The plans call out the cabling origins, cabling pathways, cable volume and distribution/termination components that need to be installed for installing the electrical and communication system within the modular access floor.
More specifically, the software module divides the floor into a scaled grid that represents the floor panels used in the modular floor system. An alphanumeric grid identification matrix is used on the grid to assist in identifying and locating under floor cabling and components within the grid. Also depicted on the grid are identifiable lines that represent the proposed electrical power, data/com or other low voltage or fiber optic cables or wires and boxes for cabling distribution and termination of horizontal cabling systems in the modular floor.
The software module also creates a parts list database containing a library of symbols used to identify all the electrical and network cables, the wires and hardware components necessary to install the modular access floor system, and the modular electrical power system and optical and hard cable systems for data/com networks and other low voltage systems in the modular access floor. The parts list is continuously updated to reflect changes to either the plan or to other components on the list. In the preferred embodiment, the parts list includes a stock number for each component module, the price for each component of the modular access floor system, the modular electrical power system, quantities of the parts needed, and a subtotal of the materials price.
The software module is also designed to provide a detailed layout of all types of data/com and other low voltage electrical system cabling and provides the plan layout for installation, cabling bundle sizes and lengths and the basis for fully manufactured modular low voltage electrical systems of all types to be installed within the access floor system.
After the modular access floor with the modular electrical power system and data/com or other low voltage electrical or fiber optic system installed therein, a final printed and/or digital file layout of a building floor is provided. Such a final printed or digital file shows the building owner or tenant, the precise location of the electrical power, data/com and other low voltage or fiber optic cabling and components used so that, in the future they can be easily located, accessed and altered, removed, added to or serviced. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an illustration of a computer system with the access floor planning software program loaded into the computer's working memory and being used to produce a printed diagram of an access floor system.
FIG. 2 is a plan view for a print out of an access floor system. FIG. 3 is a diagram of a table showing the number and types of zone cables. FIG. 4 is a diagram of a Bill of Materials. FIG. 5 is a Detail box shown on the printed diagram.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the FIGS, there is shown a modular access flooring planning and parts list system that includes an access floor planning software program designed to produce printed plans that show and access floor system substructure along with existing or planned inside and outside walls, and furniture layout. The software program is designed to produce printed plans for the modular access floor grid, the electrical power components, and the voice and data communication system components. The plans call out the cabling origins, cabling pathways, cable volume and distribution/termination components that need to be installed for installing the electrical and communication system within the modular access floor. More specifically, the software module divides the floor into a scaled grid that represents the floor panels used in the modular floor system. An alphanumeric grid identification matrix is used on the grid to assist in identifying and locating under floor cabling and components within the grid. Also depicted on the grid are identifiable lines that represent the proposed electrical power, data/com or other low voltage or tiDer optic cables or wires and boxes for cabling distribution and termination of horizontal cabling systems in the modular floor.
The software module also creates a parts list database containing a library of symbols used to identify all the electrical and network cables, the wires and hardware components necessary to install the modular access floor system, and the modular electrical power system and optical and hard cable systems for data/com networks and other low voltage systems in the modular access floor. The parts list is continuously updated to reflect changes to either the plan or to other components on the list. In the preferred embodiment, the parts list includes a stock number for each component module, the price for each component of the modular access floor system, the modular electrical power system, quantities of the parts needed, and a subtotal of the materials price.
The software module is also designed to provide a detailed layout of all types of data/com and other low voltage electrical system cabling and provides the plan layout for installation, cabling bundle sizes and lengths and the basis for fully manufactured modular low voltage electrical systems of all types to be installed within the access floor system.
After the modular access floor with the modular electrical power system and data/com or other low voltage electrical or fiber optic system installed herein, a final printed and/or digital file layout of a building floor is provided. Such a final printed or digital file shows the building owner or tenant, the precise location of the electrical power, data/com and other low voltage or fiber optic cabling and components used so that, in the future they can be easily located, accessed and altered, removed, added to or serviced.
In compliance with the statute, the invention described herein has been described in language more or less specific as to structural features. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown, since the means and construction shown is comprised only of the preferred embodiments for putting the invention into effect. The invention is therefore claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the legitimate and valid scope of the amended claims, appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.

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1. An access floor planning and parts list system, comprising: a software program, said software program capable of designing an access floor system using a set of grid lines that represents the floor panels used in an access floor system, said grid also includes proposed electrical and communication cables or wires and zone boxes to be installed in the modular floor, and; a parts database containing a list of parts used in an access floor system with an electrical and communication system assembled therein, said database and said software program being coupled together so that changes to either the plans or to the list are automatically updated, said parts list includes a part number for each part, the price for each part, a quantity number of the number of parts needed, and a subtotal of the price.
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