WO2014181322A1 - Dispositifs et procédés d'utilisation d'un élément connecteur flexible dans la construction d'un sol ou d'un trottoir - Google Patents

Dispositifs et procédés d'utilisation d'un élément connecteur flexible dans la construction d'un sol ou d'un trottoir Download PDF

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WO2014181322A1
WO2014181322A1 PCT/IL2014/050360 IL2014050360W WO2014181322A1 WO 2014181322 A1 WO2014181322 A1 WO 2014181322A1 IL 2014050360 W IL2014050360 W IL 2014050360W WO 2014181322 A1 WO2014181322 A1 WO 2014181322A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
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    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/08—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. ceramics, concrete; of glass or with a top layer of stone or stone-like material, e.g. ceramics, concrete or glass
    • E04F15/082—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. ceramics, concrete; of glass or with a top layer of stone or stone-like material, e.g. ceramics, concrete or glass with a top layer of stone or stone-like material, e.g. ceramics, concrete or glass in combination with a lower layer of other material
    • E04F15/087—The lower layer being of organic plastic with or without reinforcements or filling materials
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C11/00—Details of pavings
    • E01C11/02—Arrangement or construction of joints; Methods of making joints; Packing for joints
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C11/00—Details of pavings
    • E01C11/22—Gutters; Kerbs ; Surface drainage of streets, roads or like traffic areas
    • E01C11/221—Kerbs or like edging members, e.g. flush kerbs, shoulder retaining means ; Joint members, connecting or load-transfer means specially for kerbs
    • E01C11/222—Raised kerbs, e.g. for sidewalks ; Integrated or portable means for facilitating ascent or descent
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C15/00—Pavings specially adapted for footpaths, sidewalks or cycle tracks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
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    • E01C5/001—Pavings made of prefabricated single units on prefabricated supporting structures or prefabricated foundation elements except coverings made of layers of similar elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02133—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements fixed directly to an underlayer by means of magnets, hook and loop-type or similar fasteners, not necessarily involving the side faces of the flooring elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/0215—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements specially adapted for being adhesively fixed to an underlayer; Fastening means therefor; Fixing by means of plastics materials hardening after application
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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    • E04F15/02194—Flooring consisting of a number of elements carried by a non-rollable common support plate or grid
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F21/00—Implements for finishing work on buildings
    • E04F21/20—Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02044—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer
    • E04F2015/02105—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer without load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer
    • E04F2015/02127—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer without load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer adjustable perpendicular to the underlayer

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  • the invention includes a modular flooring system for facile floor construction, including: a plurality of blocks, the blocks forming a first floor layer, wherein the blocks are adapted to include a plurality of first joining elements facing upwards; a plurality of floor tiles, the tiles forming a second, outwardly exposed floor layer; and, mechanically flexible transducer elements, wherein a single transducer element is associated with a bottom portion of each of the floor tiles and includes a plurality of second joining elements complementary in number and shape to the first joining elements to allow for a solid connection between the blocks and the tiles.
  • the blocks are made of cement and the first joining elements include six to eight contact positions.
  • the tiles are selected from the following: granite, stone, glass, marble, wood, polymers, composite materials and Formica.
  • the mechanically flexible transducer elements include six to eight receiving positions of appropriate size and location so as to receive the six to eight contact positions.
  • the transducer elements are made of one of the following: plastic, rubber, polymers, composite materials, and metal. In another aspect of the system, the transducer elements are glued to the bottom portion of the each of the floor tiles.
  • the transducer elements have generally similar length and width as the floor tiles.
  • the flooring is constructed in a building.
  • the flooring is realized as a plurality of floorings located on a plurality of floors of the building.
  • the invention also provides for a method for producing a floor, including the following: providing a surface on which a floor is to be constructed; embedding a plurality of blocks in the surface, wherein the blocks are adapted to include a plurality of first joining elements facing upwards; providing a plurality of floor tiles, each of the tiles adapted to include a mechanically flexible transducer layer bonded to a bottom side, wherein the transducer layer includes a plurality of second joining elements generally complementary to the first joining elements in number, size, and position; attaching the second joining elements to the first joining elements so as to form a complete floor with the floor tiles covering the surface; leveling the floor tiles by modifying contacts between the first joining elements and the second joining elements; and applying grout between the floor tiles.
  • the surface is made of concrete.
  • the step of embedding includes anchoring the blocks to the concrete.
  • the step of leveling involves tapping the floor tiles with a rubber-coated mallet until a leveling device shows that the floor tiles are evenly flat.
  • the mechanically flexible transducer elements include six to eight receiving positions of appropriate size and location so as to receive the six to eight contact positions from the floor tile.
  • the transducer elements are made of one of the following: plastic, rubber, polymers, composite materials, and metal.
  • the transducer elements are glued to the top portions of the blocks.
  • the transducer elements have generally similar length and width as the blocks.
  • the invention includes a sidewalk including: a level area on which a sidewalk is to be constructed; a block adapted to be placed on the area, wherein the block includes a plurality of first male joining elements pointing away from the area; and, a plurality of sidewalk tiles, said tiles adapted to include female second joining elements generally realized as holes on a side adapted to be joined to the first male joining elements.
  • the sidewalk tiles are realized as a plurality of unique sidewalk tiles.
  • a “transducer element” “flexible transducer element”, and “rubber transducer element” may generally refer to a flexible component with female joining features adapted to accept male joining features of complementary shape, size, and number.
  • “Joining features” may generally refer to elements, components, and/or parts that are adapted to interact with other, complementary joining elements to allow for a permanent or transient linking or joining of two or more elements.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of a plurality of anchoring blocks arranged to receive flooring according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIGS. 4A - 4B shows a schematic view of a floor tile according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic side view of an installed flooring system according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of installation of a floor tile according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic side view of the completed installation of floor tiles according to an embodiment of the instant invention.
  • FIG. 8 shows a schematic top view of the completed floor without grout
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic top view of the completed floor with grout
  • FIG. 11 shows a schematic view of a floor according to the instant invention
  • FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of a portion of a construction site adapted to receive a new floor
  • FIGS. 14A - 14B shows a schematic view of a floor tile according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIG. 16 shows a schematic view of installation of a floor tile according to an embodiment of the instant invention
  • FIG. 17 shows a schematic side view of the completed installation of floor tiles according to an embodiment of the instant invention.
  • FIG. 18 shows a schematic top view of the completed floor without grout
  • FIGS. 23 A, 23B, 24A, 24B, 25A &25B show schematic views of tiles used in preparing a sidewalk according to an embodiment of the instant invention.
  • FIGS. 26A, 26B & 26C show schematic views of sidewalk construction according to an embodiment of the instant invention.
  • the present invention in some embodiments thereof, relates to systems and devices for facile laying of a floor without recourse to sand or the like for creating a level surface. Without being bound by any particular theory, the following discussion is offered to facilitate understanding of the invention.
  • the present invention in some embodiments, provides for laying down flooring through the use of a flexible element that allows for easy leveling of floor tiles relative to blocks placed underneath the tiles and flexible element.
  • the instant invention allows for facile floor creation by non-experts.
  • blocks are placed below the floor level, said blocks having a plurality of first joining elements facing upwards.
  • Floor tiles adapted with a rubber or similar material on their bottom sides, the material having complementary second joining elements, are placed over the blocks.
  • a rubber-covered mallet as well as a simple level, one may tap the files into place. Only grout is needed to complete floor creation— there is no need for large amounts of sand or similar materials to allow for a level floor creation.
  • FIG. 1 shows a top view of a floor 100 which includes nine floor tiles 105 separated by flooring grout 110.
  • the floor 100 as shown is complete.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of a side view of the space where the floor shown in FIG. 1 was constructed.
  • a hole 215 below the floor 200 level is created.
  • the length and width of the hole 215 generally reflect the length and width of the final floor to be created.
  • the depth of the hole 215 generally is equal to components used for the vertical creation of the final flooring arrangement.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the next step of construction of final flooring.
  • the hole from FIG. 2 has been substantially filled with a plurality of floor anchoring blocks 320.
  • the blocks 320 may optionally be anchored to the base 325 of the hole; oftentimes, concrete or the like forms the base 325 to allow for solid anchoring of the blocks 320.
  • the blocks 320 may be placed into wet concrete of the base 325 or may be fastened after the base 325 has been fully formed.
  • the blocks 320 include a plurality of first joining elements 330 realized as male elements facing upwards towards the floor 300 level. Though only two joining elements 330 are apparent for each block from this view, in general, each block will have 6 - 8 unique male first joining elements 330.
  • the joining elements generally reach slightly below the height of the floor 330 level. In some embodiments, a block 320 may not require joining elements 330.
  • the second joining elements may be of any size, shape and number, and in some embodiments no joining elements may be used.
  • the flexible transducer layer 440 is generally produced from rubber or flexible plastics to allow for a good fit between layer 440 and the support block; at the same time, the flexible aspect of the layer 440 allows for adjusting the position of the floor tile 405 relative to the underlying support blocks with a good deal of facility.
  • FIG. 5 shows blocks 520 covered with floor tiles 505, wherein from this side view one can see the flexible transducer layer 540 sitting between the blocks 520 and the upper solid layer that represents the exposed portion of the actual floor tiles 505. While the figure shows the flexible transducer layer 540 sitting evenly over the blocks 520, in point of fact, the flexible transducer layer 540 may sit flat or at some angle to allow the final arrangement of the upper solid layers to be level and flat as shown. Note that the floor tiles 505 sit even with the floor 500 level.
  • FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of an aspect of the instant embodiment.
  • the floor tile 605 on the right has been successfully positioned with its flexible transducer layer 640 over a block 620 that forms the floor support.
  • the floor tile 605 on the left is not flat as seen from the position of an air bubble 660 associated with a level 665.
  • Male joining elements 630 are still visible as they have not fully interacted with the flexible transducing layer 640, as shown.
  • a mallet 670 is provided to gently tap 680 the left floor tile 605 to allow for tight fitting of the joining elements 630 and the flexible transducing layer 640. Attention is turned to FIG. 7, where the process outlined in FIG. 6 has been completed.
  • both floor tiles 705 now sit flat and level as deduced from the centered air bubble 760 in the level 765.
  • the final structure of block 720, flexible transducer element 740 and floor tile 705 is visible.
  • the flexible transducer element 740 may be a free component not necessarily glued to or otherwise associated with either a block or a bottom portion of a floor tile.
  • FIG. 8 shows a top view of floor tiles 805 after they have been put in place and leveled;
  • FIG. 9 shows the same view after grout 910 has been added between adjacent floor tiles 905 to complete production of the floor 900.
  • FIG. 10 shows a method according to the instant invention.
  • the invention provides a method for producing a floor, including the following: providing a surface on which a floor is to be constructed; embedding a plurality of blocks in the surface, wherein the blocks are adapted to include a plurality of first joining elements facing upwards; providing a plurality of floor tiles, each of the tiles adapted to include a mechanically flexible transducer layer bonded to a bottom side, wherein the transducer layer includes a plurality of second joining elements generally complementary to the first joining elements in number, size, and position; attaching the second joining elements to the first joining elements so as to form a complete floor with the floor tiles covering the surface; leveling the floor tiles by modifying contacts between the first joining elements and the second joining elements; and applying grout between the floor tiles.
  • the combination of joining elements and flexible transducer layer allows for perfect and snug fitting of floor tiles so that they sit flat and closely spaced relative to neighboring floor tiles.
  • the system allows for flexibility of floor installation without the cost or hassle of sand, and the general nature of the leveling system means that it can be applied to any relevant flooring material including but not limited to granite, stone, marble, wood, plastic, Formica, or other material.
  • FIG. 11 shows a top view of a floor 1100 which includes nine floor tiles 1105 separated by flooring grout 1110.
  • the floor 1100 as shown is complete.
  • FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of a side view of the space where the floor shown in FIG. 11 was constructed.
  • a hole 1215 below the floor 1200 level is created.
  • the length and width of the hole 1215 generally reflect the length and width of the final floor to be created.
  • the depth of the hole 1215 generally is equal to components used for the vertical creation of the final flooring arrangement.
  • FIG. 13 shows a schematic view of the next step of construction of final flooring.
  • the hole from FIG. 12 has been substantially filled with a plurality of floor anchoring blocks 1320.
  • the blocks 1320 may optionally be anchored to the base 1325 of the hole; oftentimes, concrete or the like forms the base 1325 to allow for solid anchoring of the blocks 1320.
  • the blocks 1320 may be placed into wet concrete of the base 1325 or may be fastened after the base 1325 has been fully formed.
  • the blocks 1320 include a plurality of rubber transducer elements 1340 adapted to accept portions associated with floor tiles.
  • the rubber transducer elements 1340 may be permanently or transiently associated with the blocks 1320 anchored to the base 1325 of the hole.
  • FIG. 14A shows a schematic size view of a floor tile 1405 according to the instant embodiment of the invention.
  • the floor tile 1405 includes an upper solid layer 1435 generally made of granite, marble, stone, wood, or other final flooring material.
  • the floor tile 1405 On its underside, the floor tile 1405, there are joining elements 1430 adapted to fit into complementary joining elements associated with the rubber transducer element shown in FIG. 13.
  • FIG. 14B shows a bottom side 1445 of a floor tile 1405.
  • the bottom side 1445 includes male joining elements 1430 adapted in number, size, and position to interact with complementary joining elements associated with a rubber transducer element resting on a base block.
  • the second joining elements may be of any size, shape and number, and in some embodiments no joining elements may be used
  • FIG. 15 shows blocks 1520 covered with floor tiles 1505, wherein from this side view one can see the rubber transducer layer 1540 sitting between the blocks 1520 and the upper solid layer that represents the exposed portion of the actual floor tiles 1505. While the figure shows the rubber transducer layer 1540 sitting evenly over the blocks 1520, in point of fact, the rubber transducer layer 1540 may sit flat or at some angle to allow the final arrangement of the upper solid layers to be level and flat as shown. Note that the floor tiles 1505 sit even with the floor 1500 level.
  • both floor tiles 1705 now sit flat and level as deduced from the centered air bubble 1760 in the level 1765.
  • the final structure of block 1720, flexible transducer element 1740 and floor tile 1705 is visible.
  • the rubber transducer element 1740 may be a free component not necessarily glued to or otherwise associated with either a block or a bottom portion of a floor tile.
  • FIG. 18 shows a top view of floor tiles 1805 after they have been put in place and leveled;
  • FIG. 19 shows the same view after grout 1910 has been added between adjacent floor tiles 1905 to complete production of the floor 1900.
  • FIG. 20 shows a method according to the instant invention.
  • the invention provides a method for producing a floor, including the following: providing a surface on which a floor is to be constructed; providing a plurality of floor tiles, the floor tiles adapted to include on a bottom side a plurality of first joining elements; embedding a plurality of blocks in the surface; placing a mechanically flexible transducer layer over the blocks, wherein the transducer layer includes a plurality of second joining elements generally complementary to the first joining elements in number, size, and position of floor tiles; placing the floor tiles over the flexible transducing layer; attaching the second joining elements to the first joining elements so as to form a complete floor with the floor tiles covering the surface; leveling the floor tiles by modifying contacts between the first joining elements and the second joining elements; and applying grout between the floor tiles.
  • the combination of joining elements and flexible transducer layer allows for perfect and snug fitting of floor tiles so that they sit flat and closely spaced relative to neighboring floor tiles.
  • the system allows for flexibility of floor installation without the cost or hassle of sand, and the general nature of the leveling system means that it can be applied to any relevant flooring material including but not limited to granite, stone, marble, wood, plastic, Formica, or other material.
  • Example 1 A plurality of granite floor tiles provided by a local retailer are obtained, the floor tiles being 0.5 meter X 0.5 meter. To a back side— the side not facing upwards— of each tile is glued a rubber connector layer. See element 2140 shown in several views in FIG. 21 A.
  • the rubber connector layer 2140 is of approximately the same dimensions as is a single tile and the layer 2140 is glued permanently to the bottom side of the floor tile.
  • a 50 centimeter hole is dug and coated with poured concrete. While the concrete is wet, blocks having dimensions of 46 cm X 22 cm X 20 cm are placed in the concrete over the entire area of the hole.
  • FIG. 22A shows a schematic view of a component of a sidewalk according to an embodiment of the instant invention.
  • the instant invention may be used for applications such as sidewalks, boardwalks, and the like.
  • a block 2220 with a plurality of joining elements 2230 is placed over the straightened area.
  • the block 2220 may be made of any material including but not limited to concrete, cement, mental, wood, plastic, rubber, and ceramics.
  • the block 2220 is generally made of cement and has dimensions of 5 meter by 5 meter, though any size or shape may be employed.
  • the block 2220 includes a plurality of male joining elements 2230 realized as pins that are generally equally spaced between them and of equal height.
  • the height of the joining element 2230 is generally a few centimeters, though it may range from millimeters to meters.
  • FIG. 22B shows a top view of the block in which the pins 2230 are clearly shown running the length and width of the block (not visible from this view).
  • FIG. 23A shows a sidewalk tile 2305 for use in the instant embodiment.
  • the shape of the tile 2305 is adapted for use at the end of a sidewalk where the sidewalk stands above a road.
  • FIG. 23B shows the bottom of said sidewalk tile 2305, revealing holes or second joining element 2350 adapted to accept the pins (FIG. 22B) previously described. The pins fit snugly into second joining element (FIG. 23B 2350), though one may add glue, fillers or other materials to hold the sidewalk tiles in place.
  • FIG. 24A shows a sidewalk tile 2405 adapted to be placed at the end furthest from the road; this tile 2405 is adapted to be placed next to a garden, store, or other feature where a sidewalk ends.
  • FIG. 23A shows a sidewalk tile 2405 adapted to be placed at the end furthest from the road; this tile 2405 is adapted to be placed next to a garden, store, or other feature where a sidewalk ends.
  • FIG. 24B shows the same tile 2405 and its second joining elements 2450 adapted to join the pins 2230 (FIG. 22B) previously described.
  • FIG. 25A shows a decorative sidewalk tile 2505 with a decorative pattern 2590; the tile 2505 is adapted to make up the bulk of a sidewalk, namely tiles 2505 with decorative design 2590 are placed between the tiles (FIG. 23 A, 2305 & FIG. 24A, 2405) that form the side-to-side ends of a sidewalk, where the sidewalk meets a street and say a garden to storefront. It is understood that the decorative sidewalk tile (FIG. 25A, 2505) may be with any or no decoration.
  • FIG. 25B shows the reverse side of the decorative sidewalk tile 2505 to reveal second joining elements 2550 adapted to receive pins (FIG. 22B, 2230) previously described.
  • FIG. 26 A shows an area 2693 cleared with a tractor and straightened with a handheld steamroller in anticipation of receiving a sidewalk.
  • the area 2693 is situated between a road 2694 and storefronts 2695.
  • Fig. 26B shows a block 2620 five meters by five meters with pins 2630 5 centimeters high.
  • the pins 2630 and the block 2620 are made of concrete.
  • the block 2620 is placed flat on the area 2693 without any additional treatment.
  • the block 2620 is one of a plurality of blocks 2620 placed from the road 2694 to storefronts 2695 that define the sides of the sidewalk to be built.
  • 26C shows the final sidewalk 2696 that includes road 2694 end sidewalk tiles 2697, decorative middle sidewalk tiles 2698 and storefront 2695 end sidewalk tiles 2697.
  • the tiles are generally made of ceramic materials and includes holes (not visible) on their bottom sides adapted to accept the pins of FIG. 26B.
  • Glue may optionally be used to hold tiles 2697, 2698, 2699 in place; sand and other fillers are generally not required.
  • a complete sidewalk 2696 may be assembled quickly without requirement for straightening the applied sidewalk tiles.
  • the term “about” refers to ⁇ 10 %.
  • the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “including”, “having” and their conjugates mean “including but not limited to”.
  • the term “consisting of means “including and limited to”.
  • the term “consisting essentially of means that the, method or structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materially alter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition, method or structure.
  • the instant invention may be fully or partially integrated into a building or structure.
  • the various elements may be fixed in place so as to allow for floor production.
  • the flexible transducer layer allows for easy floor tile placement and management, with leveling of floor tiles being quick and without sand.
  • the singular form “a”, “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
  • the term “a compound” or “at least one compound” may include a plurality of compounds, including mixtures thereof.
  • range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

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L'invention concerne des procédés et dispositifs pour la construction d'un sol sans sable. Un caoutchouc ou élément autrement flexible est placé entre des blocs d'ancrage et les carreaux de sol finaux de façon à permettre une manipulation et une mise à niveau aisées des blocs de sol au-dessus de l'élément flexible. Des éléments de raccordement mâles et femelles peuvent être employés pour garantir une intégration solide des carreaux de sol avant le jointoiement et l'achèvement du sol. Dans certains modes de réalisation, des trottoirs peuvent être construits sur une pluralité de blocs avec des parties saillantes de type doigt adaptées pour maintenir les blocs de trottoir en place sans recourir à du sable ou du mortier.
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