CN103547749B

CN103547749B - Longitudinally connected system and correlation surface covering system

Info

Publication number: CN103547749B
Application number: CN201280024041.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 理查德·威廉·凯尔
Original assignee: Ai Nuo Tyke International Private Co Ltd
Current assignee: Valinge Innovation AB
Priority date: 2011-03-18
Filing date: 2012-03-16
Publication date: 2016-09-28
Anticipated expiration: 2032-03-16
Also published as: CL2013002698A1; KR20140050596A; CA2866109C; RU2013146212A; EP4050180A1; RU2604358C2; WO2012126046A1; JP6254519B2; MY167150A; EP2686502A1; EP2686502A4; EP3597836B1; SG193535A1; PL2686502T3; PL3597836T3; BR112013023790A2; EP2686502B1; JP2014513757A; KR101998335B1; EP3597836A1

Abstract

The longitudinally connected system 10 of substrate 12 is made up of joint Jm and Jf, and the two is engaged by the direction relative movement towards the first type surface 14 and 16 being perpendicular to substrate 12.In the case of continuing engagement tabs, by configuring joint, 3 degree can be relatively rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.Configuration joint Jm and Jf further, inner side and outermost at joint form two lock plane 18 and 20.Extend laterally outward surface C m1, Cm2, Cf1 and Cf2 engagement forms lock plane 18 and 20.Surface C f1 and Cf2 are suspended from above surface C m1 and Cm2.At least one surface: Cf1 and Cm1 and Cf2 and Cm2 smooth curved in every pair of mating surface.Joint Jm and Jf can be laid further, be formed in parallel with lock plane 18 and 20 and between the 3rd lock plane 74.Due to these features, the floor with this connection system can be layered in the sub-surface risen and fallen more than Present Global industry standard.During additionally, change impaired substrate, impaired substrate can be vertically picked up, it is not necessary to the floor that pull-up is unnecessary from the wall nearest apart from impaired substrate.

Description

Longitudinally connected system and correlation surface covering system

Technical field

The present invention relates to the longitudinally connected system of substrate, substrate can be made to link together side by side.This type of substrate include but It is not limited only to plank or the panel that can use as floor, metope or ceiling covering.The invention still further relates to use and be connected The substrate surface covering system of system integration.

Background technology

Latched floor covering is made up of polylith substrate, and every piece of substrate is respectively provided with identical connection system, is used for promoting The connection of adjacent substrate.These connection systems are generally made up of first and second joint being arranged on substrate opposite sides. The reason that joint is configured so that is, first joint on one piece of substrate can engage with second joint in adjacent substrate. Joint relies on joint tongue, tongue-and-groove, protrusion, groove and the particular configuration of barb, reaches the effect of interlocking engagement.

The connection system on floor is commonly divided into level (or " tiling ") connection system or longitudinally connected system.Level connection joint System requirements moves in being in substantially parallel relationship to the plane comprising the main face of floor base plate (i.e. horizontal plane), to reach and adjacent substrate The intermeshing effect of top connection.But, longitudinally connected system requirements move in the vertical plane in face main with substrate and/or Force, to reach the effect of joint engagement.Therefore, we are it should be appreciated that " longitudinally " in the type connection system linguistic context One word, just as used in this specification as, do not represent absolute upright, but vertical with main of substrate.Work as base When plate is placed in the horizontal plane, then " longitudinally " in this linguistic context also illustrates that absolute upright.But the personnel being good at this technology understand, The verticals such as substrate can be placed on elsewhere, such as upright wall, or tilt the inclined planes such as ceiling.In these cases, The meaning of longitudinally connected system is, carries out operating/nibbling by moving in the plane being perpendicular to the main face of substrate and/or exerting a force Close.

Additionally, also have a kind of " accurate " longitudinally connected system, although its manufacturer may contend that this is longitudinal system, but this " accurate " longitudinally connected system most starts to need, by joint another joint laterally inserted, then to revolve relative to another panel Turning one of them panel, thus engage each other with the joint of adjacent panels, so its respective main face is all in approximately the same plane In.

Above-mentioned background technology reference content is not offered as recognizing that this technology has known to general professional and technical personnel Part general knowledge.The purpose of above-mentioned reference content does not lies in yet and the application of connection system is limited in occasion disclosed herein.

Summary of the invention

The present invention describes the longitudinally connected system of substrate from many aspects.Longitudinally connected system contributes to surface covering system Offer, convenient easily install, particularly convenient for repairing.To this end, during repairing damaged substrate, impaired substrate, nothing can be vertically picked up Need to pull-up is unnecessary from the wall nearest apart from impaired substrate floor.

The present invention also describes the longitudinally connected system of substrate in terms of other, and intermeshing substrate can be forward or backwards (the most clockwise or counterclockwise) rotates, and keeps engagement simultaneously.

On the one hand, it is provided that the longitudinally connected system of substrate there are the first main face and second two opposed surface in main face, Its composition is as follows:

Along first and second asymmetric joint of the extension of substrate opposite sides, first and second joint process are joined Put, two pieces of substrates with identical connection system can be made to engage each other, execute in engage on direction vertical with main face with reply The power added；

Two spaced horizontal expansion surfaces through configuration are each provided for the first and second joints, so that First joint of first substrate meshes together with the second joint of second substrate, laterally prolongs according to two of the second joint simultaneously Stretch surface, determine the relative position on first two horizontal expansion surfaces of joint, with inner side and outermost shape at each joint Become respective first and second lock plane.Each lock plane is all parallel, wherein, with each lock plane phase with engagement direction The horizontal expansion surface of association from the opposite side of lock plane, direction horizontal expansion towards each other, and the second joint Horizontal expansion surface is suspended from the horizontal expansion surface of the first joint, so can suppression point in the case of joint engages From, wherein, in the horizontal expansion surface being associated with each lock plane, at least one has crooked outline.

In one embodiment, horizontal expansion face, through configuration, can make two substrates engaged at most rotate against 3 °, Maintain the engagement of two pieces of substrates simultaneously.

In one embodiment, horizontal expansion face, through configuration, can make one of them substrate engaged towards substrate The in-plane placed, rotates 7 ° to 10 ° relative to another substrate, maintains the engagement of two pieces of substrates simultaneously.

In one embodiment, by the advantage of the symmetrical arrangements of first and second joint, each lock plane is extremely Generation space, rare side.

In one embodiment, the profile in the one or more horizontal expansion faces being associated with at least one lock plane is in even Continuous convex curve shape.

In one embodiment, the profile in one of them horizontal expansion face of at least one lock plane is convex row curve Shape, the profile in another horizontal expansion face is made up of one or more straight line.

In one embodiment, the profile in each horizontal expansion face is all in convex row shaped form.

In one embodiment, the profile in two or more horizontal expansion faces is different convex row shaped form.

In one embodiment, each joint is (each along substrate by protrusion (extending towards engagement direction) and adjacent groove Side is formed) composition；Horizontal expansion face is formed on the outermost surface of each protrusion and the innermost surface of each groove.

In one embodiment, the protrusion profile of first joint is bulbous, and neck width narrows, and wherein first connects The part in the horizontal expansion face on the protrusion of head is adjacent with cervical region outermost.

In one embodiment, the groove profile of second joint is bulbous, and neck width narrows, wherein second joint Groove on the part in horizontal expansion face adjacent with cervical region outermost.

In one embodiment, plane comprises the straight line of cervical region beeline or each cervical region for main face It is all to tilt.

In one embodiment, plane comprises the straight line of cervical region beeline or each cervical region relative with main face In the plane tilted.

In one embodiment, the straight line running through the distance of each cervical region the shortest is parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, the distance short lines conllinear of each cervical region is run through.

In one embodiment, each horizontal expansion face constitutes a part for respective flexure plane.

In one embodiment, the 3rd horizontal expansion is defined between two horizontal expansion faces of first and second joints Face, its relative position defines the 3rd lock plane between the first and second lock plane, wherein with the 3rd lock The 3rd the horizontal expansion face allocating face relevant extends the most mutually from the opposite of the 3rd lock plane, second joint The 3rd horizontal expansion face and first joint the 3rd horizontal expansion in the face of neat or outstanding thereon.

In one embodiment, first and second joint can engage each other the 3rd locking of formation through relative configuration Plane, thus prevent the engagement tabs on the direction parallel with engaging direction from separating, the 3rd lock plane with first the Two lock plane are parallel and are positioned between the two.

In one embodiment, first and second joint all constitute the 3rd horizontal expansion face, are wherein engaging Joint in, the 3rd horizontal expansion face extends to the opposite sides of the 3rd lock plane.

In second aspect, it is provided that the longitudinally connected system of substrate to have the first main face and two, the second main face contrary Face, the composition of this connection system is as follows:

Along first and second asymmetric joint of the extension of substrate two opposite sides, first and second joint process are joined Put, two pieces of substrates with identical connection system can be made to engage each other, execute in engage on direction vertical with main face with reply The power added；

First and second joint respectively have two spaced flexure planes through configuration, can make a substrate First joint and second joint engagement of second substrate, and two flexure planes of first joint and second connect Two flexure planes of head engage on each joint inner side and outermost, thus form respective first and second locking Plane, each lock plane can independently contain that engagement tabs separates towards the direction parallel with engagement direction, and each locking is put down The direction in face is parallel with engagement direction, and wherein relevant to each lock plane flexure plane is positioned at the both sides of this lock plane.And And relevant at least one flexure plane of each lock plane has the profile of continuous bend.

In one embodiment, flexure plane, through configuration, can make two substrates engaged at most rotate against 3 °, tie up simultaneously Hold the engagement of two pieces of substrates.

In one embodiment, flexure plane, through configuration, can make the plane that one of them substrate engaged is placed at substrate Direction, rotates 7 ° to 10 ° relative to another substrate, maintains the engagement of two pieces of substrates simultaneously.

In one embodiment, each joint comprises the 3rd flexure plane, and respective 3rd flexure plane, can through relative configuration Engage each other, to form the 3rd lock plane between the first and second lock plane.

In one embodiment, by the symmetrical arrangements of first and second joint, each lock plane at least Generation space, side.

In one embodiment, a flexure plane relevant to lock plane is full curve shape, this lock plane The profile of another flexure plane is made up of one or more straight line.

In one embodiment, the profile of each flexure plane is all in full curve shape.

In one embodiment, each joint comprises a protrusion (extending towards engagement direction) and adjacent grooves (along base The each side of plate is formed)；The outermost surface of each protrusion and the innermost surface of each groove define and first and The flexure plane that two lock plane are relevant.

In one embodiment, the protrusion profile of first joint is bulbous, and its neck width narrows, along this cervical region Outermost defines the part flexure plane on the protrusion of first joint.

In one embodiment, the groove profile of second joint is bulbous, and its neck width narrows, along this cervical region Outside defines the part flexure plane on the groove of second joint.

In one embodiment, plane comprises and runs through the shortest straight line of the distance of cervical region or each cervical region is positioned at and mainly In the plane of face relative tilt.

In the third aspect, it is provided that the longitudinally connected system of substrate to have the first main face and two, the second main face contrary Face, the composition of this connection system is as follows:

The asymmetrical male connection and female adapter, male connection and the female thread that extend along substrate opposing face connect Head, through configuration, can make two pieces of substrates with identical connection system engage each other, and engages at vertical with main face with reply The power applied on direction；

Male connection is recessed by sun protrusion (being generally mainly directed towards second main face from first to extend vertically) and sun Groove (being formed inside sun protrusion) is constituted；Female adapter (is generally mainly directed towards first master from second by cloudy protrusion Face is wanted to extend vertically) and cloudy groove (being formed inside cloudy protrusion) composition；In male connection, apart from its cloudy groove Remote positive protrusion side defines first positive locking surface, defines in the cloudy groove side farthest apart from its sun protrusion Second positive locking surface, the 3rd positive locking surface is the surface that sun protrusion has with sun groove；In female adapter, First cloudy locking surface is defined, at the sun farthest apart from its cloudy groove in the cloudy groove side farthest apart from its sun protrusion Protrusion side defines second cloudy locking surface, and the 3rd cloudy locking surface is the table that cloudy protrusion has with cloudy groove Face；Locking surface is through configuration, when male connection and the female adapter engagement of two pieces of substrates, first positive locking surface Engage with first cloudy locking surface to form first lock plane, second positive locking surface and second cloudy locking list Face is engaged to form second lock plane, the 3rd positive locking surface and the engagement of the 3rd cloudy locking surface, first with Between second lock plane formed the 3rd lock plane, each lock plane can contain engagement tabs towards with the side of engagement Separate to parallel direction, and in first positive locking surface and first cloudy locking surface at least one have smooth curved Bent lateral extension portions；In second positive locking surface and second cloudy locking surface at least one there is smooth curved Lateral extension portions.

In one embodiment, locking surface, through configuration, can make two pieces of substrates engaged at most rotate against 3 °, simultaneously Maintain the engagement of two pieces of substrates.

In one embodiment, locking surface, through configuration, can make one of them substrate engaged towards placing substrate The direction of plane, rotates 7 ° to 10 ° relative to another substrate, maintains the engagement of two pieces of substrates simultaneously.

In one embodiment, first positive locking surface of another pair and first cloudy locking surface have and comprise at least one The lateral extension portions of individual flat surfaces.

In one embodiment, second positive locking surface of another pair and second cloudy locking surface have and comprise at least one The lateral extension portions of individual flat surfaces.

In one embodiment, first and second positive locking surfaces and cloudy locking surface respectively comprise the horizontal stroke of a smooth curved To extension.

In one embodiment, first positive locking surface, first cloudy locking surface, second positive locking surface and second Individual cloudy locking surface is respectively made up of a flexure plane；Wherein flexure plane engages each other, and forms first and second lock plane.

In one embodiment, in the 3rd positive locking surface and the 3rd cloudy locking surface at least one by flexure plane structure Become.

In fourth aspect, it is provided that the longitudinally connected system of substrate to have the first main face and two, the second main face contrary Face, the composition of this connection system is as follows:

First and second the asymmetric joint extended along substrate opposite sides, first and second joint process are joined Put, can make two pieces with identical connection system or polylith substrate engages each other, with reply in the engage side vertical with main face The power upwards applied, it is also possible to by along with engage direction in opposite direction and pull first piece of substrate, so that having engaged Substrate departs from, it is simple to the adjacent substrate that engaged rotates along the both sides of first piece of substrate, to be in what relatively first piece substrate tilted In plane, thus towards engagement direction, second joint engage substrate exerts a force.

In one embodiment, first and second joint respectively have two laterally spaced apart horizontal through configuration Extensional surface part, can make first joint of a substrate and second joint engagement of second substrate, and first Two horizontal expansion surfaces of joint are relative with the two of second joint horizontal expansion surface locations, thus at each joint Inner side and outermost form respective first and second lock plane, and the direction of each lock plane is parallel with engagement direction, its In the lateral extension portions relevant to each lock plane from the mutually transverse extension of the opposite of lock plane, second joint Lateral extension portions is suspended from the lateral extension portions of first joint.

In one embodiment, first and second joint respectively have two laterally spaced bending tables through configuration Face, can make first joint of a substrate and second joint engagement of second substrate, and two of first joint Two curved surfaces of curved surface and second joint engage on each joint inner side and outermost, thus are formed each First and second lock plane, each lock plane can independently contain that engagement tabs is in the side parallel with engagement direction To separation, the direction of each lock plane is parallel with engagement direction, and wherein relevant to each lock plane curved surface is positioned at The both sides of this lock plane.

In one embodiment, first joint is male connection, and second joint is female adapter, male connection By sun protrusion (being generally mainly directed towards second main face from first to extend vertically) and sun groove (inside positive protrusion shape Become) constitute；Female adapter is recessed by cloudy protrusion (being generally mainly directed towards first main face from second to extend vertically) and the moon Groove (being formed inside cloudy protrusion) is constituted；In male connection, on the positive protrusion side farthest apart from its cloudy groove Define first positive locking surface, the cloudy groove side farthest apart from its sun protrusion defines second positive locking list Face, the 3rd positive locking surface is the surface that sun protrusion has with sun groove；In female adapter, protruding apart from its sun First cloudy locking surface is defined, on the positive protrusion side farthest apart from its cloudy groove on the cloudy groove side that thing is farthest Defining second cloudy locking surface, the 3rd cloudy locking surface is the surface that cloudy protrusion has with cloudy groove；Locking surface Through configuration, when male connection and the female adapter engagement of two pieces of substrates, first positive locking surface and first the moon Locking surface engages, and forms first lock plane, second positive locking surface and second cloudy locking surface engagement, formation the Two lock plane, the 3rd positive locking surface and the engagement of the 3rd cloudy locking surface, first and second lock plane it Between form the 3rd lock plane, each lock plane can contain that engagement tabs is on the direction parallel with engagement direction point From.

In one embodiment, first and second joint process configuration, three lock plane can be produced when engaging each other, Each lock plane is parallel with engagement direction, and can contain that engagement tabs separates on the direction in opposite direction with engagement.

In one embodiment, when substrate is configured to the rectangular or square when substrate with four edges, first joint prolongs Stretching the length of two adjacent sides, second joint extends the length of two adjacent sides of residue.

At the 5th aspect, it is provided that the surface covering system being made up of many substrates, according to first to fourth and the tenth side Any one aspect in face, every piece of substrate is provided with longitudinally connected system.

At the 6th aspect, it is provided that semi-floating surface covering system, its composition is as follows:

Polylith substrate, according to first to fourth and the tenth any one aspect in aspect, every piece of substrate has longitudinally connected System；

The binding agent of a large amount of repeatable bonding being bonded on first main face；With

Cover one or more released strips of repeatable bonding binding agent.

In one embodiment, the binding agent of repeatable bonding is applied in two or more pieces towards the septal line of substrate longitudinal extension On.

In one embodiment, the binding agent of repeatable bonding is applied between one of them with continuous strip or pearl On line.

In one embodiment, the binding agent of repeatable bonding is applied on a plurality of straight line, and these straight lines interval each other is equal Even and be symmetrically distributed in around the longitudinal centre line of substrate.

In one embodiment, and first main face vertical survey, the adhesive thickness of repeatable bonding 16 millimeters it Between.

In one embodiment, the adhesive thickness of repeatable bonding is between 24 millimeters.

In one embodiment, binding agent includes a large amount of joint adhesives being bonded at substrate and having released strip to cover, when one When the connection system of the substrate that the connection system of substrate pulls down cover strip with another is connected, the joint adhesive energy of a substrate Enough cling the joint of another substrate.

In one embodiment, substrate uses and selects from solid wood, Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing, laminated material, bamboo, plastics and vinyl Material make.

At the 7th aspect, it is provided that manufacture the method that semi-floating surface covers substrate, including:

According to the 5th aspect, it is provided that surface covering system；

The binding agent of a large amount of repeatable bondings is bonded on first main face；And use released strip to cover binding agent.

In one embodiment, binding agent is included on the two or more pieces septal line of substrate longitudinal extension application bonding Agent.

In one embodiment, binding agent is included at least one septal line in first main face, with continuous strip Or beading application binding agent.

In one embodiment, the unified thickness between method includes with 1-6 millimeter (orientation measurement being perpendicular to main face) Degree application binding agent.

In one embodiment, method includes the non-uniform thickness application binding agent with 2-4 millimeter.

In one embodiment, method is included at least some of joint the binding agent adhering to a large amount of repeatable bonding, makes Covering the binding agent on joint with released strip, the binding agent of repeatable bonding is applied on first substrate, when first and second After the longitudinally connected system of individual substrate links together and the released strip of the binding agent that covers first substrate joint is removed, viscous Mixture adheres on the joint of second substrate.

In eighth aspect, it is provided that the surface covering system being made up of many substrates, every piece of substrate has: relative first Individual and second main face, wherein first main face is through arranging, in the face of the bottom support surface covered by system and longitudinally connected System, the composition of longitudinally connected system is as follows:

First and second the asymmetric joint extended along substrate opposite sides, first and second joint process are joined Put, can make two pieces or polylith substrate engages each other, engage the power of applying on direction with reply at vertical with main face, it is also possible to Making the substrate that engaged separate, method is: (a) with engage side in opposite direction and be lifted up first piece of substrate, to promote phase Adjacent engages the substrate opposite sides rotation along first piece of substrate, thus is positioned at and the plane of first piece of substrate relative tilt In；(b) exert a force to second joint engaging substrate on engagement direction subsequently.

In one embodiment, surface covering system includes that at least one connects (can unload) propping up on first piece of substrate Post, this pillar has an axle, may pass through the hole formed on first piece of substrate, bottom support surface is applied pressure, operates this pillar By axle through hole, thus mention first piece of substrate and form bottom support surface.

In an embodiment of surface covering system, longitudinally connected system with first to fourth and the tenth in aspect any one Individual aspect is consistent.

In one embodiment, surface covering system includes gluing of the repeatable bonding being attached in a large number on first main face Mixture, and cover one or more released strip of the binding agent of repeatable bonding.

In one embodiment, surface covering system includes being attached to first and second joints or one of them joint in a large number On the binding agent of repeatable bonding, and be covered each by the released strip of the binding agent of the repeatable bonding being attached on joint.

In one embodiment, longitudinally connected system includes being attached to first and second joints or one of them joint in a large number On the binding agent of repeatable bonding, and be covered each by the released strip of the repeatable bonding binding agent being attached on joint.

At the 9th aspect, provide substrate for surface covering system, according to first to fourth and the tenth aspect any one Aspect, substrate includes longitudinally connected system.

In one embodiment, what substrate included being attached in a large number on the first and second joints or one of them joint is repeatable The binding agent of bonding, and it is covered each by the released strip of the binding agent of the repeatable bonding being attached on joint.

In an embodiment of substrate, groove is set for adhering to each joint of the binding agent of repeatable bonding, is used for holding Receive the binding agent of repeatable bonding of attachment.

In one embodiment, substrate includes the binding agent being attached to the repeatable bonding on first main face in a large number, and Cover one or more released strip of the binding agent of repeatable bonding on first main face.

In one embodiment, longitudinally connected system includes the coating of wax on joint surface, when this joint is nibbled with similar joint The first and second lock plane can be formed during conjunction.

In an embodiment of longitudinally connected system, every piece of substrate is all provided with groove, and connection system can be stretched through configuration Contracting is opened freely, so that the corresponding prominence with second piece of substrate of identical connection system is easily accessible groove and groove Engagement.

At the tenth aspect, it is provided that the longitudinally connected system of substrate to have the first main face and two, the second main face contrary Face, the composition of this connection system is as follows:

First and second joints, through configuration, can make two pieces of substrates engaged at most rotate against 3 °, maintain simultaneously The engagement of two pieces of substrates.

In an embodiment of the tenth aspect, first and second joint respectively have two laterally spaced the most convex Face, this convex surface, through configuration, can make first joint of one piece of substrate and second joint engagement of second piece of substrate, and Two general convex surfaces of first joint are positioned at the relative position of two general convex surfaces of second joint, interior at each joint Side and outermost form respective first and second lock plane, and each lock plane is parallel with engagement direction, wherein, with The relevant general convex surface of each lock plane from the mutual horizontal expansion of the opposite sides of lock plane, second joint the most convex Face is suspended from the general convex surface of first joint, to prevent engagement tabs from separating, and at least one of which and each locking The profile of the general convex surface that plane is relevant is curvilinear.

In an embodiment of the tenth aspect, each joint is by protrusion (extending along engagement direction) and adjacent grooves (edge The each side of substrate to be formed) composition；The outermost surface of each protrusion and the innermost surface of each groove define horizontal stroke To extensional surface.

In an embodiment of the tenth aspect, each groove, through configuration, scalable is opened, so that having identical freely The protrusion of the substrate of connection system is easily accessible groove and engagement.

In an embodiment of the tenth aspect, first and second joint process configuration, at first and second lock Allocate the 3rd lock plane of formation between face.

At the 11st aspect, it is provided that by the first floor in the coverage rate of whole floor from by every floorboard The method removed in other numerous floors that connection system interconnects, first piece of panel is all nibbled with other panels on all Close.Method is as follows: from floor coverage rate vertical-lift the first floor, and wherein the first floor is with floor coverage rate the most substantially Parallel, make two pieces of other panels of first piece of panel opposite sides rotate, and being partially separated occur in other two pieces of panels.

Accompanying drawing explanation

Although this summary has been listed any type of connection system that be possibly comprised in the range of connection system, but hereafter In conjunction with example and accompanying drawing, specific embodiment will be illustrated:

Fig. 1 a is the panel sectional view combining longitudinally connected system embodiment；

Fig. 1 b is the cross-sectional view of the two pieces of panel parts comprising the longitudinally connected system being in engagement；

Fig. 2 is the isometric view of the two pieces of panel parts comprising the longitudinally connected system being in released state；

Fig. 3 a illustrate have longitudinally connected system engage panel towards each other relative to first direction rotate Ability；

Fig. 3 b illustrate have longitudinally connected system engage panel towards each other relative to second opposite direction rotate Ability；

Fig. 4 a illustrates to cover the transverse curvature effect of the substrate in supporting surface depression or recess；

Fig. 4 b is the details enlarged drawing of labelling A in Fig. 4 a；

Fig. 4 c illustrates when panel covers on lower surface bulge or thrust, the transverse curvature effect of panel；

Fig. 4 d is the details enlarged drawing of labelling B in Fig. 4 c；

Fig. 4 e is schematic diagram, in the connection system utilizing prior art to design and the longitudinal direction manufactured according to embodiments of the present invention Between connection system, the ability that surface accommodates bulge or thrust is contrasted；

Fig. 4 f is the details enlarged drawing of labelling C in Fig. 4 e；

Fig. 4 g is schematic diagram, in the connection system utilizing prior art to design and the longitudinal direction manufactured according to embodiments of the present invention Between connection system, the ability that surface accommodates depression or recess is contrasted；

Fig. 4 h is the details enlarged drawing of labelling D in Fig. 4 g；

Fig. 5 a is the opposed juxtaposition schematic diagram of the panel with the longitudinally connected system of basis getting out engagement；

Fig. 5 b 5e depicts the engagement sequence of the panel combining longitudinally connected system embodiment in order, from Fig. 5 b At a fully engaged in Fig. 5 e of initial contact point；

Fig. 5 f 5k depicts the automatic alignment function of longitudinally connected system embodiment in order；

Fig. 5 l 5u is the Contrast on effect schematic diagram of the automatic alignment function between the embodiment of the present invention and prior art；

Fig. 6 a is the front view of the substrate institute overlay area using the embodiment of this longitudinally connected system to link together, And one piece of panel to be dismantled；

Fig. 6 b is the view of A-A part on Fig. 6 a；

Fig. 6 c is equipped with the top view of the panel of pillar (can pull down panel)；

Fig. 6 d 6s depicts the step pulling down and changing the panel highlighted in Fig. 6 a in order；

Fig. 7 a is the side view of the pillar described in Fig. 6 c；

Fig. 7 b is the top view of the pillar described in Fig. 6 c；

Fig. 8 a is the side view of wedge tool (used along with pillar, for taking out the panel engaged)；

Fig. 8 b is the front view of the wedge tool of display in Fig. 8 a；

Fig. 9 a-9f depicts the separating step of the panel connected in order, and that describes from Fig. 9 a is the most at a fully engaged State in Fig. 9 f display be kept completely separate state；

Figure 10 a depicts the panel combining longitudinally connected second embodiment of system；

Figure 10 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected second embodiment of system；

Figure 11 a depicts the panel combining the 3rd embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 11 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 3rd embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

What Figure 11 c illustrated to install the connection system in the 3rd embodiment engages each other panel along relative to each other The ability that one direction rotates；

What Figure 11 d illustrated the connection system being mounted with in the 3rd embodiment engages each other panel along relative to each other The ability that second opposite direction rotates；

Figure 12 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 4th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 12 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 4th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 13 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 5th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 13 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 5th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 14 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 6th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 14 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 6th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 15 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 7th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 15 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 7th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 16 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 8th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 16 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 8th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 17 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 9th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 17 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the 9th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 17 c schematically depict the panel of the different-thickness combining the 9th embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 17 d illustrates the engagement of two pieces of panels of display in Figure 17 c；

Figure 17 e is several panels engagement shapes to different-thickness combining the 9th embodiment of longitudinally connected system for explanation State and a series of displaying figures of providing.

Figure 18 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the tenth embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 18 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of the tenth embodiment of longitudinally connected system；

Figure 19 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of the 11st embodiment of connection system；

Figure 19 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected the 11st embodiment of system；

Figure 20 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of longitudinally connected the 12nd embodiment of system；

Figure 20 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected the 12nd embodiment of system；

Figure 21 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of longitudinally connected the 13rd embodiment of system；

Figure 21 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected the 13rd embodiment of system；

Figure 22 illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected the 15th embodiment of system；

Figure 23 a depicts an agllutination and closes the panel of longitudinally connected the 14th embodiment of system；

Figure 23 b illustrates to combine the engagement of two pieces of panels of longitudinally connected the 14th embodiment of system；

Figure 23 c-23i depicts in order and combines the 14th embodiment of longitudinally connected system and use repeatable bonding The engagement of the panel of binding agent and separation.

Figure 24 a depicts an agllutination and closes longitudinally connected system any embodiment and additionally apply the viscous of the repeatable bonding of strip The panel of mixture；

Figure 24 b is the view of the panel AA part of display in Figure 24 a；

Figure 24 c is shown that in Figure 24 a and 24b the panel being attached on bottom support surface；

Figure 25 a depicts an agllutination and closes longitudinally connected system any embodiment and the additionally repeatable bonding of application strings pearl The panel of binding agent；

Figure 25 b is shown that in Figure 25 a the panel being attached on bottom support surface；

Figure 26 a-26e shows in order, the unloading process of the panel being attached on bottom support surface in Figure 25 a and 25b；And

Figure 27 a and 27b describes and uses the method connecting panel laying floor.

Detailed description of the invention

Fig. 1 a-2 illustrates the first embodiment of the longitudinally connected system of substrate 10 (hereinafter referred to as " connection system 10 ").Substrate Show in the way of viewgraph of cross-section, and this embodiment uses elongate rectangular panel 12.Substrate or panel 12 have two Opposing face, is first main face 14 and second main face 16 respectively.14 and 16 two faces are plane, and parallel to each other. In one direction, face 14 is the exposed surface of panel 12, and the pressure of supporting surface or supporting construction is born in face 16, including but do not limit In concrete, timber, ceramic tile or vinyl floor or batten.Connection system 10 is connect by first joint Jm and second are asymmetric Head Jf composition.Theoretically, first joint Jm can be considered male connection, and second joint Jf can be considered that female thread connects Head.After a while can the name reason of brief explanation joint.

The shape assuming substrate is tetragon, and joint Jm extends along two adjacent sides, and joint Jf is then along remaining two Adjacent side extends.Such as, as shown in Figure 1 b, when being shaped as elongate rectangular floor of substrate, joint Jm along rectangle longitudinal edge and Adjacent transverse limit extends, and joint Jf then longitudinally extends with another (the most contrary) adjacent transverse limit along another (the most contrary).

As shown in Figure 1 b, first joint Jm of first piece of panel 12a and second piece of face with identical connection system 10 Second joint Jf of plate 12b engages each other.For convenience, panel 12a and 12b will be referred to collectively as " panel 12 ".

First joint Jm and second joint Jf is through configuration, it is possible to make two panels 12 (i.e. panel 12a and 12b) that This engagement, thus tackle the pressure applied that engage direction D on vertical with main face 14 and 16 or power F (seeing Fig. 5), slightly After will this is explained in more detail.If panel 12 is floor panel, then direction D is positioned on vertical plane, and more Saying, the direction is downwardly directed the plane that panel is placed body.This is equivalent to, joint Jm and Jf by one of them joint with bag Containing carrying out relative movement on the direction that the plane in main face is vertical, thus mesh together.

Joint Jm comprises a positive protrusion Pm and sun recess R m, and joint Jf is then by cloudy protrusion Pf and cloudy recess R f structure Become.Theoretically, first joint Jm is designated as male connection due to the protrusion Pm of its upper surface 14, and second connects Head Jf is designated as female adapter due to the groove of its engageable protrusion Jm configured.

When describing common function or the feature of all protrusions, no matter DANFU number, this specification is referred to as " protruding without exception Thing P ".Describe fluted common function or during feature, no matter DANFU number, this specification is referred to as " recess R " without exception.? When describing the common function of all joints or feature, no matter DANFU number, this specification is referred to as " joint J " without exception.

Male connection Jm has first, second and the 3rd positive locking surface, is ML1, ML2 and ML3 (system respectively It is referred to as " sun locking surface ML ").Each sun locking surface ML constantly extends all along with main face direction generally perpendicular.With Sample, female adapter Jf has first, second and the 3rd cloudy locking surface, is that FL1, FL2 and FL3 (are referred to as respectively " cloudy locking surface FL ").Sun locking surface and cloudy locking surface are referred to as locking surface L.

Each locking surface L constantly extends all along with main face direction generally perpendicular.At sun locking surface and cloudy lock Determining in the linguistic context on surface, " constantly extending along with main face direction generally perpendicular " is intended to indicate that, locking surface is two phases To main between constantly extend, therefore this surface only can extend along certain direction, the most all the time along 14 to face, face 16 Direction or contrary direction.So, will not return as the situation that surface has barb or hook formation.

Sun locking surface ML1 starts from the edge of main face 14 bump, adjacent thing Pm to extend, and is moved downward to protrusion The adjacent side of Pm, in order to the face at protrusion Pm place is more than 45o relative to the steering angle of the vertical direction in main face 14.It is worth note Meaning, locking surface ML1 constantly extends along with main face 14 direction generally perpendicular, will not return.Therefore, on the ML1 of face Each point be all located at different horizontal planes.In contrast, if containing hook-shaped structure or barb, then corresponding surface can root Depending on own situation, and the plane parallel with main face 14 may insert surface from three differences.

Sun locking surface ML2 along the adjacent side of recess R m before second main face 16 extends to recess R m deepest part Certain point, the steering angle relative with protrusion Pm is more than 45o.Finally, the 3rd positive locking surface ML3 is along protrusion Pm and Rm Share or common surface extends, in the deepest position of recess R m or the biggest from position vertical duction angle farthest for protrusion Pm It is set to terminal in face of 45o.

First and second positive locking surface and cloudy locking surface engages in respective lock plane, contain and engage Joint Jm and Jf separate in vertical direction.3rd positive lock plane and cloudy lock plane ML3 and FL3 can also be joined Put, thus constitute the 3rd lock plane.It addition, lock plane L in different embodiments comprises curved surface, and curved surface is by convex surface Or the horizontal extension such as cam surface or crowning face is constituted.Hereinafter statement is explained in detail in locking surface L, curved surface and horizontal extension table Relation between face.

By more carefully observing first and second joint Jm and Jf (being referred to as " joint J "), we can send out Existing, each joint is equipped with two laterally spaced apart horizontal extension surfaces or bossing.Horizontal expansion rat portion Divide usually transverse shifting, and contact each other, the most also can roll or rotate, it will also be appreciated that or be defined as " cam Surface ".Two horizontal extension faces on first joint Jm are referred to as Cm1 and Cm2, the horizontal expansion face on joint Jf then by It is referred to as Cf1 and Cf2.In many embodiments, horizontal expansion face is all smooth curved convex surface.But, explain in detailed below only It it is the embodiment on the horizontal expansion surface of some other configurations.Such as, horizontal expansion surface is typically the most all continuous or light Sliding flexure plane, but be made up of one or more planarea/flat surfaces, therefore this flat overall shape in curved surface.For ease of Reference, the horizontal expansion surface on male connection Jm is referred to as " surface C mi " (wherein, letter i is 1,2,3 etc.)；Similarly, Horizontal expansion surface on female adapter Jf is referred to as " surface C fi " (wherein, letter i is 1,2,3 etc.).

Surface C m1 is formed on first joint Jm protrusion Pm, and surface C m2 is then formed in joint Jm recess R m. Equally, surface C f2 is formed on joint Jf protrusion Pf, and surface C f1 is then to be formed in recess R f of second joint Jf 's.(in order to describe simplicity, surface C m2 and Cm1 are referred to as " surface C m "；Surface C f1 and Cf2 are then referred to as " surface C f "；And table Face Cm2, Cm1, Cf1 and Cf2 are then all collectively referred to as " surface C ").

Fig. 1 b is shown that the joint J under engagement.During it is readily apparent that joint J is in engagement, respective Position relative to each other, horizontal expansion surface, forms respective first and second lock plane 18 and 20 respectively, thus holds back The joint that system has engaged separates on the direction contrary with engagement direction D.

Each lock plane 18,20 is parallel with engagement direction D.Horizontal expansion surface C m1 that associates with each lock plane, Cf1, Cm2 and Cf2 each other can from the opposite sides horizontal expansion of lock plane, wherein second or female adapter (i.e. Cf1 and Cf2) horizontal expansion surface is positioned on first or male connection (i.e. Cm1 and Cm2) horizontal expansion surface.So can hold back Make engagement tabs Jm and the separation of Jf.It is also noteworthy that in the horizontal expansion surface associated with each lock plane At least a surface has crooked outline.In this example, surface C f1 that associates with lock plane 18 and with lock plane 20 Surface C f2 of association and the profile of Cm2 are curved shape.

During joint Jm and Jf engagement, surface C m1 and Cm2 pass and block surface C f1 and Cf2.Along with surface C m is through table Face Cf, produces when responding to power F applied, by protrusion Pm and Pf or the elastic compression of one of them and recess R m and Rf Elasticity tension, can realize this operation.All produce as the one or both in protrusion Pm and Pf and recess R m and Rf Elastic compression or elasticity tension, the making material of panel 12 to be depended on.Such as, if panel is by the most stiff or hard Material make (such as heavy bamboo), the compression stress of protrusion P is less, but the tension force of recess R be enough to make self open or expand, with Engage the most smoothly.Lubricant can be provided to help protrusion P to enter recess R smoothly, as waxed on joint Jm and Jf.Use lubrication Agent, especially wax, can not only be substantially reduced the noise that joint sends, and can also make the joint J of adjacent engagement each other Rotate.Rotary motion will be introduced the most after a while.

Respective recess R engagement protrusion P can contain the horizontal separation between engagement tabs Jm and Jf.Joint Jm and Jf is also It is respectively provided with planar abutment surface 24 and 26.Surface 24 and 26 extends vertically along the opposite edges in main face 14.Additionally, each Surface C m and Cf, through configuration, produce lateral compressive force between surface 24 and 26, thus allow the two surface contact with each other, prevent Gap is born between panel 12a and 12b connecting.

Therefore, during as it has been described above, panel 12a and 12b respective joint Jm and Jf engages each other, surface C m and Cf are the most right Panel plays containment centrifugation vertically and horizontally.But in addition, when maintaining the engagement of panel 12, surface Cm and Cf can limit rotating against between panel 12a and 12b.

As shown in Figure 3 a, relative to panel 12b, the anglec of rotation of panel 12a is+3o (rotating 3o counterclockwise).On surface Pivot with the upper corner on surface 24 on 26, contribute to integral-rotation.This can make protrusion Pm carry out in recess R f Rotate, and cam surface Cm2 can be caused to move or roll, but the peak of surface C f2 will not be crossed.Bossing Pf is the most embedding Enter between surface C m2 and Cm3.In this configuration, owing to this pinch effect and surface C m1 remain at below surface C f1, permissible Separation on containment substrate 12a and 12b vertical direction.Protrusion Pm and Pf, still in respective recess R m and Rf, therefore may be used Keep substrate pining down in the horizontal direction.

As shown in Figure 3 b, relative with panel 12b for the panel 12a anglec of rotation is-3o (being rotated clockwise 3o).Face Cm2 scrolls down through, and as comprising the central point of joint Jf side or the fulcrum of face Cm2, this plays facilitation.This can make Face 24 and 26 separates, thus produces gap on upper main face 14.However, panel 12a and 12b remain on vertical and Engagement in horizontal direction.The engagement that face Cm2 and Cf2 and face Cm1 and Cf1 is kept maintains between substrate at Vertical Square Pining down upwards.Protrusion Pm and Pf is in respective recess R f and Rm, in order to keep the holdback force in horizontal direction.

Relative rotary motion between panel 12a and 12b plays great assosting effect, especially during substrate is installed It is in the case of air spots, the most rough concrete floor.Although benefit determines because of specialty rank, but to " oneself Starting " for the user of type, this point is most important.For example, it is assumed that to lay on up-and-down surface be mounted with existing The latched floor covering of technology system, inserts joint tongue from side, or is entered in tongue-and-groove or groove by joint tongue oblique cutting.Ground Injustice likely shows as surface indentation, or part surface is shallower, and width is also several times of panel width.According to concave surface Degree or gradient, lay in the tongue-and-groove of panel if can not " treat " to install before panel joint tongue inserts, its installation difficulty To be the biggest.Owing to two pieces of panels are not at same plane, but because concavity arranges the most at an angle, therefore it is easy to This problem occurs.

Additionally, installation length is about 1 meter or during longer floor on uneven surface, goes down on one's knees due to setter and attempt to lay Lower floorboard, the floor before installed may bend or transverse curvature up and down.Because lower surface is uneven, the body weight of setter Can make the floor gone down on one's knees that bending occurs.Effect as shown in Fig. 4 a to 4d.When the surface sags of Fig. 4 a and 4b display injustice or depression, Outside panel 12x, transverse curvature occurs.When Fig. 4 c and 4d shows uneven rat, inside panel 12x, transverse curvature occurs. Merit attention, occur that bending can make complete and neighbouring panel longitudinally tightly engage and become difficulty incomparably.In these cases, Even the setter of specialty all suffers from difficulty when laying floor, need to rely on the strongest muscle power and rich experience.Oneself The setter started usually can be abandoned halfway, is not cannot " to engage " as by being returned retailer with floor, it is simply that pay the bill Seek the help of specialty setter.

Fig. 4 e to 4h illustrates compared with prior art, adapter system 10 rotate against the impact of performance.Conventional floor system System can regulate depression or the projection of lower basal plate.Such as, 1 meter of long concrete floor has depression or the projection of 35 millimeters, this It it is industry standard.When concavo-convex degree is bigger, it not to use a lot of advanced technology system, it is simply that at least make installation become very Difficulty.Assume to install, but male and fomale(M&F) the most gradually can make advanced adapter system separate in the horizontal direction, thus produce seam Gap.Particularly, if male and fomale(M&F) occurs with form that is protruding or that rise and fall, level will be there is between adjacent panels and/or crack and divide From, or the possibility that joint cuts off.If male and fomale(M&F) is concavity, then due to pulling force excessive on joint, advanced technology joint has can Can cut off or rupture.

As shown in Fig. 4 e to 4h (being only schematic diagram, be not necessarily to scale), dash area 30 represents advanced technology system The male and fomale(M&F) of 35 millimeters can regulated.Fig. 4 e and 4f represents the crowning of 3-5 millimeter, and Fig. 4 g and 4h represents 3-5 millimeter Concave face.Under contrast ,+3o or 3o in the embodiment of the length adapter system 10 more than 1 meter rotate, and its total displacement can 52 millimeters can be reached.Fig. 4 e and 4f and Fig. 4 g and 4h respectively illustrates the rotational case of+3o and 3o.This makes to utilize joint system The substrate of 10 embodiments of uniting successfully is laid on the floor that there may be concave surface, does not haves horizontal separation.Such as, with concave surfaces Floor, length more than 1 meter, will exist 52 millimeters sink.Maintenance level is engaged with the integrity helping guarantee floor panel structure. From the perspective of flooring look, this is highly beneficial, can increase again the value in relevant house simultaneously.

This will obtain being proficient in the accreditation of the personnel of this technology.This technology can make the ground of combination current adapter system embodiment Plate system is laid on 1 meter of its male and fomale(M&F) of length substrate more than 35 millimeters (whole world industry standards).This technology has pole Big practicality and commercial interest.Practical interests are, do it yourself setter and specialty setter can successfully with easily by ground Plate is laid on the substrate being not suitable for conventional latched floor so far.Commercial interest is, due to the laying property of floor system, no Full and disappointed setter would not be returned to point of sale, and cannot normally use with system and serve as reasons, it is desirable to reimbursement.Tradition Adapter system only when the male and fomale(M&F) of substrate is in the narrow range that specifies of industry standard of the whole world, just can normally use.But peace Dress person does not knows this standard, in any case therefore, does not knows whether the substrate of oneself meets the requirements yet.The reality of the present invention Executing example and there is not this problem, because floor can be arranged on the substrate beyond whole world industry standard, and it is existing not produce separation As.

Return Fig. 1 and 2, it can be seen that face Cm and Cf constitutes respective part curved surface, and in turn, curved surface constitutes again respective portion Divide locking surface L.Particularly, face Cm1 constitutes a part of curved surface Im1 (dotted line represents), and curved surface Im1 is formed convex in turn Play a part of the positive locking surface ML1 of thing Pm first (chain-dotted line represents).Curved surface Im1 is overall along direction D from proximal surface 24 Extend.

Equally, face Cm2 constitutes a part of curved surface Im2 (dotted line represents), and curved surface Im2 forms second sun in turn A part of locking surface ML2 (chain-dotted line represents).Face ML2 is formed on the surface of recess R m, is generally dependent on adjacent recess The direction D of 32 bottom Rm.

Face Cf2 constitutes a part (dotted line represents) of curved surface If2, and curved surface If2 forms second cloudy locking in turn A part of surface FL2 (chain-dotted line represents)；Cloudy locking surface FL2 is then formed at protrusion Pf outermost layer, the most substantially Extend along the direction parallel with direction D.

Face Cf1 constitutes a part of curved surface If1 (dotted line represents), and curved surface If1 forms first cloudy locking in turn A part of surface FL1 (chain-dotted line).Face FL1 depends on neighbouring face 26, and general direction is parallel with direction D, simultaneously towards recessed Bottom groove Rf, 34 extend.

From Fig. 1 b it can be seen that face Cm1, Im1 and ML1 engage with face Cf1, If1 and FL1 respectively；And at joint Jm and Jf During engagement, face Cm2, Im2 and ML2 engage with face Cf2, If2 and FL2.These surfaces engage each other formation or generate first and Second lock plane 18,20.In joint Jm and Jf engagement with in each stage of unclamping, lock face L, curved surface I and laterally prolong Stretch the different piece of face C respectively as pining down face and rolling surface plays a role.

Make neighbouring engagement substrate roll, at least need in a surface C and every pair of engagement or relevant surfaces wherein One curved surface I is formed continuously or smooth curve profile.For example, it is assumed that face Cm1 and Cf1, and corresponding curved surface Im1 and If1.Connect During head Jm and Jf engagement, face Cm1 and Cf1 is positioned near first lock plane 18 or close position；Corresponding curved surface Im1 and If1 is the most such.In this example, the profile of face Cf1 and corresponding curved surface If1 is continuous or smooth curve shape.But face The profile of Cm1 and corresponding surface Im1 comprises straight line 36.This straight line is relatively short, forms one on face Cm1 and curved surface Im1 Individual ridgelet or mountain peak 38.Ridge 38 is the relatively small contact surface formed with curved surface If1, farthest reduces surface and rubs Wipe, and the probability of adhesion during relative rotary motions.

On the contrary, face Cm2 and Cf2, and corresponding surface Im2 and If2 second lock plane 20 of formation, each there is one Full curve profile.But in other embodiments introduced after a while, face Cm2/Im2 or Cf2/If2 has a loaf of bread contain one or A plurality of straight line.

First and second positive locking surface ML1 and ML2 and determine face Cm1 and Cm2 and corresponding surface Im1 of association With extreme (innermost layer and outermost layer) horizontal expansion face and the curved surface that Im2 constitutes first (external screw thread) joint Jm.First and Second cloudy locking surface FL1 and FL2, and determine that face Cf1 and Cf2 and curved surface If1 and If2 of association constitute second (interior spiral shell Stricture of vagina) the extreme horizontal expansion face of joint Jf and curved surface.These extreme horizontal expansion faces and curved surface form respective surface pair, from And on intermeshing joint Jm and Jf, form extreme (i.e. innermost layer and outermost layer) lock plane 18 and 20.Fig. 1 b can be clear and definite Represent.Particularly, the surface pair in the present embodiment: Im1 and If1 or Cm1 and Cf1；And Im2 and If2 or Cm2 and Cf2.Often A pair surface form one smooth or continuous curve surface can be to the panel of combination adapter system 10 embodiment described above between Rotate against and play facilitation.

Face Cm1 and Im1 forms a part for protrusion Pm outer peripheral face 40.Protrusion Pm totally has spherical or bulbous wheel Exterior feature, extends from main face 14 in D direction.Outer surface 40 after curved surface Im1 bends to recess R m.Surface 40 is apart from main face 14 farthest positions are equipped with groove 42.As shown in Figure 1 b, during joint Jm and Jf engagement, groove 42 is by recess R f surface 46 Lower forms storage tank 44.Except groove 42, it is circular or curved shape towards the end of the protrusion Pm bottom recess R f1. First positive locking surface ML1 is combined by face 24 and curved surface Im1 and constitutes.

Depending on different purposes, take the circumstances into consideration to use groove 42 and corresponding storage tank 44.These include but be not limited to obtain binding agent and/ Or fluid sealant, as installation process is fallen into the chip storage tank of recess R f, or both take into account.In this regard, groove 42 Lowermost portion to surface in recess R f 46.It is desirable that the most of chip fallen in recess R f all can collect face 46 Bottom.Owing to joint Jm and Jf is engaged by vertical movement, a large amount of chips are likely to collect in the storage tank 44 being subsequently formed. Not having this function, it may be necessary to cleaning recess R f, such as compressed air air blast, use vacuum cleaner or broom are cleared up broken Bits, otherwise may produce interference to engagement process.Groove 42/ storage tank 44 can also adapt to expansion and the contraction of joint J.

Surface 40 after groove 42 bends to recess R m, and comprises a curved surface Im3 more bent.Curved surface Im3 is convex Play " sharing " face between thing Pm and recess R m, and comprise surface C m3.Surface C m3 make surface 40 from general horizontal evolution to Generally upright position.3rd positive locking surface ML3 generally coexists with curved surface Im3.

It should be noted that protrusion Pm forms cervical region 48.Compared with other parts of protrusion Pm, this neck width is relatively Narrow.It can be seen that face Cm1 proximate neck 48 outermost.And, near abutment surface 24, a part of curved surface Im1 forms cervical region 48 outermost.Additionally, a part of curved surface Im3 forms again the opposite side of cervical region 48.In this embodiment, cervical region 48 low coverage From line 50 be the oblique line in main face 14.

Curved surface Im3 32 formation surface 52 bottom recess R m again.Face 52 bends, and contacts and connects curved surface Im2.Face Im2 is big Body extends along direction D, forms face 54, and this face extends along the vertical direction with main face 14 and 16, then extends to Form the oblique section 56 in main face 16.Second positive locking surface extends above curved surface Im2, and extends to along oblique section 56 Main face 16.

Observe the configuration of panel 12 opposite side joint Jf, it can be seen that surface C f1 and corresponding surface If1 are from proximal surface 26 Generally along direction D to extend.First cloudy locking surface FL1 is made up of face 26 and If1 combination.Curved surface If1 can be at the bottom of recess R f Portion 34 forms face 46.Face 46 can form again the longitudinal direction of protrusion Pm and intercept face.And when joint Jm inserts joint Jf, face 46 is wrapped Containing one between two parties towards the ground 58 that groove 42 is approximate horizontal.Ground 58 is substantially parallel with main face 14 and 16.Along protrusion The direction of Pf is moved, and face 46 can form and comprise a more curved surface If3 and the 3rd the cloudy locking coexisted accordingly Surface FL3.Face If3 and FL3 is the shared surface between recess R f and protrusion Pf, and generally along direction contrary for direction D and prolong Stretch.

Curved surface If3 forms the upper arcuate surface portion 60 of protrusion Pf, and then this protrusion can form again face Cf2 and song Face If2.Curved surface If2 extends to and the vertically extending plane 62 in main face 14 and 16.In turn, this surface extends to again inclined-plane 64；And inclined-plane 64 extends to main face 16.Second cloudy locking surface is combined by face If2,62 and 64 and constitutes.

Provided with recesses Rf is with the protruding Pm of engagement.And, recess R f forms cervical region 66.This cervical region can form again the limit of recess R f Property opening processed.In the present embodiment, cervical region 66 is apart from the shortest line 68 and main face 14 and 16 relative tilt.More particularly, Line 66 is substantially the same with the inclination angle of line 50.

Protrusion Pf is the same with protrusion Pm, is all spherical or bulbous configuration.And, similar to protrusion Pm, protruding Thing Pf forms the cervical region 70 of reduced width.Cervical region 70 is apart from the shortest line 72 and main face 14 and 16 relative tilt.But in this reality Executing in example, line 70 is different from the inclination angle of line 50 and 68.

Again observe Fig. 1 b, it is also possible to find out shared locking surface and curved surface ML3 and FL3 and respective Im3 and If3 and Determine that the position of corresponding surface C m3 and Cf3 is relative to each other, thus form the 3rd lock plane 74, can press down along this plane The separation of engagement tabs J processed.3rd lock plane 74 is parallel with innermost layer and outermost lock plane 18 and 20, and position Between the two plane.

The Some principles of joint Jm and Jf is based on human dissection joint, especially hip joint and shoulder joint.These joints Jm Aim to provide horizontal and vertical strength with Jf to support, it is allowed in a certain restriction degree, rotate against movement, and do not separate.Actual On, joint Jm and Jf can be regarded as ball-and-socket type joint.Joint is entered emphatically by embodiment more described below with anatomical joints Row contrast, including the elastic adhesive of the repeatable bonding of the uncured or non-condensable acted between joint Jm and JF.? In this type of embodiment, binding agent, as tendon, can keep again when guaranteeing relative rotary motion connecting.This is somewhat like again soft Bone, it is possible to play cushioning effect.Equally, when joint uses wax, lubrication can be generally provided such as liquid.

Can become apparent from finding out from Fig. 1 b, because of the unsymmetry of joint relative configuration, when joint engages each other, Space or gap can be left between engagement tabs.Proximal surface 24 and 26 times form space 76 at once, and relative with surface C f1.Empty Between 76 also can be described as between curved surface Im1 and If1 each tip portion formed space.Space 78 is curved surface Im1's and If1 Formed between base section.The space 80 that less perpendicular extends is formed between shared curved surface Im3 and If3；And general horizontal prolongs The space 82 stretched is formed between 32 and protrusion Pf arch section 60 bottom recess R m.These spaces allow panel 12 at joint Jm and Jf expands with heat and contract with cold in the case of not shifting or rupturing, and contributes to rotating against of panel 12.

In conjunction with reference to Fig. 5 a 9f, now will be explained in the engagement of joint Jm and Jf and separate.

As Fig. 5 a shows, first piece of panel 12a lays, and second piece of panel 12b lays.Panel 12a and 12b is subject to The support on lower horizontal surface 90.The joint Jf of panel 12a has opened, and prepares to be attached with the joint Jm of panel 12b. Panel 12b is then positioned on joint Jf adjacent to panel 12a, joint Jm.Be equipped with joint Jf panel 12b edge be only against Surface 90.So, the little angle of about 1 °-3 ° is formed between panel 12a and 12b.

From Fig. 5 b it can be seen that in this position, face Cm1 and Cm3 lays respectively on Cf1 and Cf3 of face；And face Cm2 and Cf2 Then the most separately.In this configuration, the top section of face Cf1 and Cf3 is prevented from protrusion Pm and enters recess R f, therefore These parts are considered as cam and prolong resistance device.

Face Jm and Jf to be allowed starts linking, and the main face of Ying Yu 14 is vertical and direction directly facing underlying surface 90, downwards Pressure or force F.Pressure or force can apply compression stress and tension force to protruding Pm and recess R f respectively, but specifically also depend on The making material of panel 12；Pressure or force can cause one or two protrusion Pm to compress, and make recess R f open or expand, So, face Cm1 and Cm3 just can slip over face Cf1 and Cf3.Again wax on joint Jm and Jf, contribute to surface sliding Dynamic.This can make protrusion Pm slip over cervical region 66, enters recess R f.Open recess R m and Rf can produce pressure within a fitting (at figure 5c represents with line T).This pressure is the bending force that bottom each recess R f and Rm, two ends produce.Along with protrusion Pm and Pf leads to Crossing recess R f and Rm cervical region, pressure discharges, and the elastic force of generation not only makes engagement protrusion, but also can be drawn by bossing Enter groove.Therefore, groove can rely on elastic force to open, it is also possible to turns itself off subsequently.Other embodiments of adapter system also can Produce this operation, will introduce in this manual after a while.

In the present embodiment, the configuration of joint can make each to enter through face Cm and Cf each other in slightly different times This operation of row.In this particular, at face Cm3 through face Cf3 not long ago, face Cm1 passes through face Cf1.Face Cm1, Cm3 are logical After crossing face Cf1, Cf3, it is placed in center or the remainder of protruding Pm can be drawn in recess R f by engagement operations.This is because face Cm1 With Cm3 by after Cf1 and Cf3 of face, the relative configuration of curved surface and protrusion Pm discharge the reason of compression stress.It practice, it is respective Cervical region 48 and 66 is respectively positioned on one another.

While this operation performs, protrusion Pf there occurs similar operation with recess R m.Face Cm3 passes through Cf3 in the near future, Face Cm2 also can pass through Cf2.As shown in Figure 5 c.Along with pressure or the operation of force F downwards, recess R m is pushed to protrusion Pf, face Protruding Pf between Cf3 and Cf2 also can be compressed.These faces are by, after Cm3 and Cm2 of face, being placed in center or engagement operations Recess R f can be pulled to protruding Pf.

It is longitudinally applied to pressure or time strength makes joint J engage (such as, vertical with main face 14,16), the phase between joint J To mobile the most vertical.But define to combine with lateral displacement and vertically move.With reference to Fig. 5 b-5e and joint Jm, engaged Transverse shifting in journey refers to that joint Jm is moved to the left, and finally makes horizontal gap or the breach G perfection Guan Bi in face 24 and 26.Level The G gradually maximum gap G1 from Fig. 5 b in gap is contracted to less gap G2 and G3, ultimately becomes zero gap in Fig. 5 e G4, in this case, face 24 and 26 close contact, joint Jm and Jf is at a fully engaged.Joint Jm and Jf relies only on by transverse shifting One side of constraint minimum carries out transverse shifting.Guarantee that both sides all equal or different degree can do relatively transverse movement.Laterally Movement is the performance of engagement connection system longitudinal stability.

Fig. 5 d is will at a fully engaged front joint Jm and Jf schematic diagram.Here, it can be seen that the bottom of protrusion Pm and Having individual small gap between recess R f, the main face 14 compared with panel 12a, the main face 14 of panel 12b is slightly convex.As depicted in fig. 5e, After the mobile relatively downward stopping of panel 12b, when protrusion Pm fastens with the interception face 58 in recess R f, joint is at a fully engaged. In the configuration, storage tank 46 is formed between groove 42 and interception face 58.In this configuration, face Cm1 on male connection Jm, Cm2, Below face Cf1, Cf2, Cf3 that Cm3 is positioned in corresponding female adapter.

Above-described joint Jm and Jf forward and reversely rotate against and the ability that is not disengaged from, be applicable to concavo-convex Uneven surface.Additionally, joint Jm and Jf may additionally facilitate the automatic alignment of adjacent panels 12.These functions are the biggest Simplifying greatly installation, the most common kinsfolk also can easily install the panel combining connection system 10 embodiment.

The automatic alignment function of system 10 has benefited from profile and the configuration of joint Jf and Jm, will enter with reference to Fig. 5 b and 5f 5k Row explaination.

Fig. 5 f shows the substantially location applying downward strength or pressure counter plate 12b before engagement panel, in order to after Continue and engage with panel 12a.Panel 12a and 12b tilts each other.At one end 85, protrusion Pm is positioned at the top of recess R f.Phase Answering viewgraph of cross-section as shown in Fig. 5 b and 5j, the joint Jm of panel 12b is positioned at the top of recess R f of panel 12a.In end opposite 87, joint is horizontally arranged at interval.Separation degree between joint Jm and Jf interval linearly changes.Therefore, at position AA, joint Jm with Jf contacts, but protrusion Pm and protrusion Pf part snap-fit, between part is positioned on recess R f, and panel is with distance X1 Every, as shown in figure 5i.Being located immediately at above protrusion Pf along panel position BB farther out, protrusion Pm, panel is with relatively long distance It is spaced from X2, as shown in figure 5h.

Now, a position between position 85 and BB applies downward pressure or strength F, starts jointing and face Plate.This burst of strength is transmitted between the panel contacted with each other, such as, and position 85 and BB.On the major part point contacted with each other, Protrusion Pf arrives the left side that protrusion Pf is top, and part is suspended from recess R f.Additionally need to recognize, due to face Cm3 Having camber with Cf3, therefore, protrusion Pf has the conatus sliding to recess R f.

Therefore, when the contact surface of strength F transmission to joint Jm and Jf, a few stock power can first be resolved into, including promoting Joint Jf moves into lateral (laterally) component of groove, thus promotes panel 12b to shift to panel 12a.Between panel on end 87 Distance reduces the most accordingly.Along with force application location 87 shifts near along panel 12b to end, closing effect by sustainable existence until at end 87 Protrusion Pm be positioned at above (as shown in figure 5j) of recess R f, and panel fully aligned (as shown in figure 5k).Therefore, panel will Automatically it is directed under the promotion of engagement strength downwards.Certainly, if strength F is enough, then in addition to being automatically directed at, joint Jm and Jf Also by a fully engaged, as shown in figure 5k.Automatically alignment effect combines with engaging of joint Jm and Jf, forms one and is similar to bullet The zip mode effect of spring lock bag.

Needing also exist for being appreciated that, due to the change of temperature and humidity, floor typically requires bears dynamic tensile and compression Stress.Also to bear the static load from furniture or other household articless simultaneously.If tensile load exceedes the carrying of joint Ability, then protrusion Pm and Pf or one of them may rupture or rupture.This can produce multiple impact.Release floor is closed on by this The tension in region.Additionally, this horizontal separation that can cause rupturing panel, thus form clear gap.Further, according to master Leading the difference of conditions and environment, adjacent panels may produce vertical displacement, thus forms difference in height.

If this tension is released, the panel of separation to be made reconnects or is fully connected one piece of new panel can be the most tired Difficult.This is because the panel of rent both sides still has tension, both sides can be disengaged from because of the traction of this power.Floor to be made is extensive Multiple to original state, it is necessary to make both sides be re-engaged.If only front panel at place new panel, then gap can still exist.Room Master can only use clumsy filler to fill owing to separating the gap produced.This causes negative may in turn the value in house Face rings.The automatic alignment function of connection system 10 also contributes to the most extensive of the floor tension when changing damage panel Multiple, as mentioned below.

Fig. 5 l 5u describes the automatic recovery of the release of tension, the subsequent movement of panel and tension in detail.Fig. 5 l is The floor schematic diagram being made up of polylith panel 12.Two pieces of panels of 12a and 12b are removed and replaced.Assume as in the previous paragraph, panel Tension is there is between 12.If two pieces of panels of 12a and 12b are removed, produce gap 31, then the floor at gap 31 is drawn and is answered Power is released naturally.So, the panel 12 closing on this gap will be disengaged from, as shown in arrow 33 in Fig. 5 m.This will cause seam The expansion (Fig. 5 n is that gap expands schematic diagram, and Fig. 5 o is zoomed-in view) of gap 31, and the former two removed at panel 12a and 12b Between critical line on again form longitudinal crack 35.Not only gap 31 can expand.Tail off owing to bearing now the panel of tension, Along with the continuous extension of crackle 35, the separating degree between adjacent panels also can expand, or at least tension can increase.Fig. 5 p is tradition Effect schematic diagram changed by longitudinal direction or horizontal locking systems panel, and Fig. 5 q is corresponding zoomed-in view.New panel 12a1 and 12b1 inserts Gap 31, any one end is engaged with adjacent panels.But, due to the expansion in gap 31, newly installed panel 12a1 and 12b1 without Method is with the most at a fully engaged.The gap expanded can be solely 0.5 to 2 millimeter, but be enough to high-visible on floor.

Generally, in the locking system case of tongue-and-groove type, tongue section can be amputated, so as not to panel 12a1 and 12b1 it Between occur be mechanically connected.Filler is used to fill the crackle 35 between panel 12a1 and 12b1.Obviously, filler cannot transmit panel Tension between 12a1 and 12b1.Therefore, it is impossible to the overall tension recovering floor.Now, the tension on floor will effect In filler and the both sides of crackle 35.At this moment rupturing and forming new gap between panel 12a1 and 12b1 of filler may be caused 37, as shown in Fig. 5 r, Fig. 5 s is corresponding zoomed-in view.

Fig. 5 t is panel or the using effect schematic diagram of substrate installing connection system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 5 u is Zoomed-in view.The all panels 12 being assumed to be in Fig. 5 l-5s are each provided with described connection system 10.When panel 12a and 12b removes After, still can form crackle 35, cause gap 31 to expand.After new panel 12a1 installs, engage with panel 12c and 12d.Now, insert The female adapter Jf entering panel 12b1, panel 12a1 is positioned at below male connection Jm, the male connection of panel 12b1 Jm is positioned at above the female adapter Jf of adjacent panels 12e and 12f.

Downforce is applied to the male connection of the panel 12a1 being positioned on the joint Jf of panel 12b1.So, these Joint just engages with the corresponding panel.This can cause slight displacement occur between panel 12b1 and panel 12e and 12f.But, this position Shifting will not form the interval exceeding distance X2 as shown in figure 5h.Now, press under the male connection Jm of panel 12b1 applies Power, then panel 12b1 with 12e and 12f is close to each other.Additionally, the panel of interface 39 both sides between panel 12a1 and 12b1 The most close to each other, as shown in arrow 33 in Fig. 5 t and 5u.Finally, joint Jm and Jf and 12e and 12f of panel 12b1 Engagement, thus recover tension and the structural intergrity on whole floor.

The situation of tension is born on floor described above.But when compressive stress is born on floor, prior art systems also can Same problem occurs, and in this case, gap 31 can close.Utilize prior art systems, it is necessary to counter plate carries out cutting and reduces Its width is with applicable Guan Bi gap.Therefore, will not complete mechanical be connected between newly installed panel with original panel.Lose structure complete Whole property.With reference to Fig. 5 l-5u, as it has been described above, the mode of operation of the embodiment of the present invention is essentially identical, but make gap with above-mentioned " contrary " Opening continues to expand and all adjacent panels 12 mechanical engagement, to be thus capable of sufficiently recovering structural intergrity.Next, this opposite Cf1 etc. (up to 2 millimeters) extending transversely in gap is the most largely effective.

Additionally, when panel curved in length or distortion time, above-mentioned automatic alignment and " zip mode " effect equally applicable.If The panel that engages with panel this as smooth and un-flexed or the panel of distortion, then the embodiment of this connection system can play pressing Bending or the effect of wreath piece in panel, it is achieved the alignment of curved panel and engagement.

When engagement tabs Jm and Jf, body weight equals or exceeds the personnel of 70 kilograms by jete, hop or little fortune of stamping one's foot Trend joint Jm applies downforce.So, it is not necessary to implement persistently to kneel station action needed for prior art systems, just can realize adjacent The connection of panel 12.Engaging of joint Jm and joint Jf also can help by the way of rapping by utilizing rubber hammer to realize.It is installed Simple and convenient, installs the scope of number voluntarily not only by reduction technology and force requirements wide spread, simultaneously can maximum journey Degree ground reduces body pressure and physical demands, makes all installation personnels including professional all receive benifit greatly.To employment For unit or installation company, wound that this can reduce a staff is false and sick leave.Thus extend the working time of staff, increase Add income, reduce insurance and the claim expense of employing unit simultaneously.

When using the panel 12 equipped with connection system 10 in large area, such as business premises, engagement tabs Jm And Jf, improved compacting machine need to be used to apply strength or pressure.The effect of compacting machine is used for being compacted before laying paveio(u)r The machine effect of sand is similar to, and different, compacting machine has the rub resistance base lining of soft smooth.This liner can wrap Include but be not limited to rubber, foam, carpet or hardboard.

Now, referring specifically to Fig. 6 a 9f, that introduces damage panel removes flow process.Described in detail below by connecting system System 10 configuration connect rotating against and the flow process that makes damage panel be removed between panels.Fig. 6 a 6s sequentially describes damage Removing and exchonge step of bad panel.Completing of removing and change need to be by using extraction system, and this system is by Fig. 7 a and 7b Wedge tool 94 combination shown in shown jack 92 and Fig. 8 a and 8b is constituted.

Ground jack 92 is a kind of easy hand screw ground jack, is used for removing panel.One end of screw rod ground jack 92 is gathered around There is the elongated thread axle 96 of a band cross bar handle 98.The screw thread of shank 96 is nibbled with the threaded sleeve 100 of formation on clamping plate 102 Close.Clamping plate 102 are square, and axle sleeve 100 is positioned at this clamping plate center, and the through hole of clamping plate 102 is presented herein below, and thread spindle 96 can lead to Cross this hole to extend.Distributed four through holes 104 on clamping plate 102, be used for engaging corresponding trip bolt 106.

There is a voussoir 108 one end of wedge tool 94, leads to handle 110.This voussoir 108 (is used for supporting by basal plane 112 The face at place after panel 12 installation) (contact and be positioned at it with the main face 16 of the adjacent panels 12 of panel to be removed with reverse side 114 Under) composition.Face 114 includes opposed beveled portion 116 and parallel portion 118.Sloping portion 116 from the leading edge 120 of voussoir 108 to Handle 110 extends.Relatively face 112, face 116 tilts, but face 118 is parallel with face 112 and forms proximal surface with face 116.Handle 110 is in curved Curved, in order to the free end of handle 110 parallel with end 124 and can lateral displacement, end 124 is connected with voussoir 108.

Fig. 6 a is floor area schematic diagram, including the panel 12b of damage being connected with adjacent panels 12 along both sides.For introducing Damaging the replacing options of panel 12b, only with two pieces of panel 12a and 12c being attached thereto as reference, these two pieces of panels are along panel 12b side is longitudinally engaged.These three pieces side by side interlocking panel 12a, 12b and 12c all have employed the configuration of connection system 10 embodiment, And coverage rate 90, as shown in Figure 6 b.The main face 14 of center panel 12b is damaged because of cut, crack or water stain 126 etc..With Time it should be understood that, unless in panel 12a or 12c at least one next-door neighbour wall, otherwise other panels 12 will with panel 12a and 12c is interlocked with one another.

Change damage panel 12b, need to use drill bit 130 (seeing Fig. 6 d) hole 128 on panel 12b, to facilitate Ground jack 92 operates in extracting flow process.The diameter of boring 128 should enough make shank 96 pass through.It is removed panel 12b's Length determines the quantity of the ground jack 92 that may need.The most in some cases, extracting flow process can be by using a lifting Device 92 completes, and may need two or multiple stage ground jack in the case of other.In this particular instance, need to use two to rise Treasure 92, as fig. 6 c, but extracts flow process, only referring to wherein ground jack 92 for convenience of briefly introducing.

After boring 128 completes, being placed on panel 12b by clamping plate 102, axle sleeve 100 covers in boring 128, such as Fig. 6 e institute Show.Utilize four tapping screws 106 by the way of respective through hole 104, clamping plate 102 are fixed on panel 12b.Such as Fig. 6 f institute Show.Self-control battery can be used to drive screwdriver or use hand screwdriver to tighten screw.

Remove the next stage of flow process as shown in Fig. 6 g and 6h, describe engaging of shank 96 and threaded sleeve 100, and make Thread spindle 96 is tightened to be promoted on face 90 by panel 12b with handle 98.Should be immediately it is noted that this operation needs panel Joint Jm and Jf of 12b rotates against, and keeps engaging with the joint of adjacent panels 12a and 12c simultaneously.This is a kind of relative anti- To rotation, will briefly describe after a while.But, between the panel of the panel 12a relative with panel 12b and the engagement of 12c both sides also Exist simultaneously and rotate forward.

Ground jack 92 damages panel 12b for vertical promotion, and range of lift should enough make damage panel 12b and adjacent panels Reversely rotate between 12a and 12c.Reversely rotating angle range is 7o 10o.It has been done special introduction by Fig. 6 h, such as figure institute Show, in angle θ 1 between the main face 14 of panel 12a and 12b；In angle θ 2 between the main face 14 of panel 12b and 12c.Promote panel Before 12d, it should be understood that, it is assumed that face 90 is plane, and angle θ 1 and θ 2 will be for 180o.Between adjacent panels 12, the formation of negative angle shows angle θ 1 is more than 180o.During disengaging, angle θ 1 and θ 2 is equal to, beyond the part of 180o, the part that in this flow process, panel reversely rotates.Example As, if angle θ 1 is 187o, then the angle that relatively reversely rotates between panel 12a and 12b is 7o.

It is good at the people of this technology it should be appreciated that in vertical promotion any insertion adjacent panels tongue-and-groove or groove and have laterally The prior art systems of protrusion (such as joint tongue), if not cutting joint tongue or the panel of the band tongue-and-groove that fractures, may be unreal Existing.If therefore using prior art systems to attempt this operation, it is likely that to cause one or more panel previously not damaged Impaired, even need to change.

The panel combining this connection system embodiment the most easily can be moved by the way of vertical promotion by this connection system Remove.This uses downward dismountable and departs from flow process, the most contrary upwardly away from flow process with prior art.Therefore, this connection System has the vertical promotion ability departed from without damaging adjacent panels just can complete, thus without taking off affected area metope Whole floor and/or employ specialty setter, the practice mode that the world just can be used optimal realize floor repair and floor complete The recovery completely of property.

Ground jack 92 mechanical lifting also supports panel 12b, panel 12a, 12c and the face adjacent with panel 12a and 12c voluntarily Plate.Therefore, setter is without promoting and support panel from sweat.On the contrary, some prior art systems then uses sucker (such as Glazing workman is for the equipment of support glass plate) control panel to be removed.Setter oneself must arduously promote panel. If panel also with face 90 tightly adhesion, oneself promote just become the most difficult, as a consequence it is hardly possible to realize.And ground jack 92 has There is mechanical dominance, the operation under these environment can be realized.Additionally, due to panel 12 supported voluntarily by ground jack, therefore, at maintenance stream Cheng Zhong, setter can vacate both hands and operate, and even can arbitrarily leave near panel 12b.

Use ground jack 92 vertical promotion panel 12b, make the reverse rotation angle of panel 12b and adjacent panels 12a and 12c reach To 7o to 10o.Position shown in i.e. Fig. 6 h and 9d.There is position, local in joint Jm and Jf between this position, panel 12a and 12b Wrong.This partial dislocation be due to face Cm1 upset on the Cf1 of face, face 38 " clank " sound is suddenly by the top institute of face Cf1 Cause.Although there is dislocation, but owing to the protrusion Pf between Cm2 and Cm3 of face is tightly engaged, therefore panel is the most engageable.

It is equipped with rule on ground jack 92, setter can be pointed out to reversely rotate when angle reaches the scope of 7o to 10o.This quarter Degree chi is made up of a colour band on shank 96, promotes panel to when being sufficient for above-mentioned reverse rotation when tightening shank, colour band Occur on axle sleeve 100.The panel of different-thickness, the colour band that shank provides is the most varied.

Panel 12b to be separated it may first have to separate in panel 12a or 12c that female adapter Jf and panel 12b engages Arbitrary panel.In this example, need to separate panel 12a.The setter worked on panel 12 will not immediately know that to be needed to separate Panel be 12a.But easily can be determined by following either type: rap two pieces of panel 12a and 12c；Or apply gently with hands Pressure, it is possible to feel that joint moves.Due to the direction of joint, tap gently and cause panel 12a to completely disengage from adjacent panels. Afterwards, as shown in Fig. 6 i, along panel 12a at other positions of this panel downward strength of applying or pressure, then panel 12a and 12b On joint Jm with Jf will be kept completely separate.

Joint Jm and Jf on panel 12a and 12b is from panel at a fully engaged and in the same plane (as shown in Figure 6 f) To disengaging configuration (as shown in figure 6h), the interaction between each face will describe in detail with reference to Fig. 9 a 9e.

Fig. 9 a is to run the panel 12a before ground jack 92 and 12b schematic diagram.Be equivalent to Fig. 6 a, 6b of discharging side by side and Panel shown in 6d-6g.When using ground jack 92 slowly to be promoted from face 90 by panel 12b, go out between corresponding joint Jm and Jf Now slowly rotate.Fig. 9 b is the joint Jf schematic diagram of the joint Jm and panel 12a of panel 12b during relative rotation angle about-2o. Now, adjacent surface 24 and 26 is initially separated, face Cm1, and especially rib 38 starts to uncover from the Cf1 of face.Meanwhile, the face of protrusion Pm 40 start to promote from the face 46 of recess R f.Meanwhile, the separation degree between curved surface top and Im3 and If3 also omits Micro-increase.Finally, face Cm2 takes off from the Cf2 of face.

Fig. 9 c is to continue to lift up the position effect that the angle of reverse rotation relatively between panel 9b to panel 12a and 12b is about 5o Answer schematic diagram.Separation degree between adjacent surface 24 and 26 becomes apparent from herein, and face Cm1, especially rib 38 relatively face Cf1 position is more Height, but do not depart from face Cf1.Separation degree between face 40 and 46 increases, and face Cm2 is stable in curved surface If2 now Deepest part.The pressure/force amount of this increase derives from: the face Cm2 of protrusion Pf cervical region；Face Cm1 on dough-making powder Cf1.

Being continuing with ground jack 92 can make the angle between panel 12a and 12b be extended to about-7o further, such as Fig. 9 d institute Show.Now, face Cm1 and rib 38 have moved past face Cf1 and be positioned at recess R f cervical region 66 outside.Would generally send " clank " sound Prompting setter.But, the Cm3 position compared with the face Cf3 being engaged with in face is relatively low；The Cm2 position compared with face Cf2 in face is relatively low.And, Both sides quilt cover Cm3 and Cm2 of protrusion Pf compresses or extruding now.Therefore, under the angle of-7o, joint Jm and Jf still portion Divide engagement, and on the premise of there is not any external strength, still can keep longitudinal direction and the level locking of panel 12a and 12b.This Outward, in joint Jm and Jf is up to the rotary course of-7o, the fulcrum that face Cm2 act as protrusion Pm mentions from recess R f is made With.

Apply downforce to panel 12a or strength can produce one or both results following: compress protrusion Pf；Or open The cervical region of recess R m formed by face Cm3 and Cm2, so that protrusion Pf deviates from from recess R m.Joint is waxed and can reduce Friction, now, can assist joint to separate.Now, panel 12a can freely fall back to face 90, as shown in Fig. 9 f and Fig. 6 i.Therefore, At this moment, panel 12a and 12b completely disengages from.

But, panel 12b to be removed, also need to depart from the joint Jm of the joint Jf of panel 12b and panel 12c.Fig. 6 j is extremely 6l is schematic flow sheet.

After panel 12a Yu 12b departs from, panel 12b is promoted on face 90 by ground jack 92 immediately.Continue the more change of current Journey, 96 panels of axle that need to unscrew on the axle sleeve 100 of clamping plate 102 are reduced to face 90.Next step, setter will catch and carry Rising the joint Jm of panel 12b, to insert wedge tool 94 between panel 12a and 12b, and the face 118 being pushed into face 114 can With the main face 16 of panel 12c and the position of the interior contact of joint Jm and Jf.Fig. 6 j is its schematic diagram.First pass through the surfaces of revolution Plate 12b about-7o to-10o is allowed to depart from panel 12c, so that the face in the joint Jf of the face Cm1 and panel 12b of panel 12c Cf1 departs from.Configuration wedge tool 94 assists setter to complete to rotate.Fig. 6 j also has display.Additionally, when voussoir 108 is positioned at face Inside joint Jm below plate 12c, and when panel 12b shifts to handle 110 counterclockwise, panel 12b will be at it near handle Rotate around 7o to 10o angle before hands 110.With face Cm1 from below upwardly through face Cf1 as, can send when arriving this position " when Crash " sound.Fig. 9 d is joint Jm and Jf schematic diagram arranged side by side.

Continue to downforce or strength, such as, use rubber hammer M (as shown in Fig. 6 k) to may result in panel 12b and 12c Joint Jf and Jm completely disengages from, as shown in Fig. 6 l.Now, panel 12b is damaged the most complete from adjacent panels 12a and 12c Depart from, can remove it.

Using new panel 12b1 to change and damage panel 12b, now, setter need to remove wedge tool 94, and manually carries Rising the edge of panel 12c, then slided to by new panel 12b1 below the panel 12c of lifting, so, joint Jm is just positioned at joint Above Jf.The opposite side of panel 12b1 is positioned on panel 12a.Fig. 6 m-6p is this schematic flow sheet.

Now, panel 12c is down on panel 12b1 by setter.At this moment, the male connection of panel 12c is positioned at panel The cervical region 48 of the female adapter Jf of 12bi；The joint Jf's of panel 12a that the joint Jm of panel 12b1 will be located in previously having laid Cervical region 48.Fig. 6 q is its schematic diagram.

Want at a fully engaged panel 12b1, apply downward strength or pressure to the male connection Jm of panel 12c and 12b1. This operation, i.e. panel 12c then panel 12b1, or panel 12b1 then panel 12c can be realized by following random order.Fig. 6 q Configuration schematic diagram when engaging with the joint Jf of panel 12b1 first for the joint Jm of panel 12c.Fig. 6 r is connecing of panel 12b1 The joint Jf mesh schematic representation of head Jm and panel 12a, Fig. 6 s is that schematic diagram is recovered on floor.If panel is directed at the most in advance, Then this flow process will be directed at according to reference to the automatic alignment function of the connection system described in Fig. 5 f-5k.

Monoblock floor need not be divested, and remove and change the most impaired panel 12 simply and there is great practicality, business And environmental benefit.It is summarized as follows:

The limited skillful with one's hands person of technical ability can use basic cheap apparatus to be easily replaced by panel.The most just can avoid employing Qualified installation person.

Need not dig or cut panel or part panels during repairing, therefore keep in repair the cleanest.

Owing to impaired panel only need to be changed, therefore there is no need mobile be generally difficult to and be inconvenient to the furniture that moves.

From the viewpoint of retailer, the preliminary benefit that this panel possesses is, retailer can encourage buyer to buy ratio The panel that needed for certain area, number of panels is slightly many, during in case other panels are impaired, alternative.Such as, retailer is soluble The benefit of this panel, allows client additionally buy the panel of one to three square meter.When this is as building new house, house-owner stays unnecessary Floor and roof sheet tile or paint, for repairing later.After floor installs several years, occur during repairing damaged floor is main Problem is to be difficult to buying to identical panel.If buying is less than identical panel, when only minority is (such as two pieces or three Block) panel impaired time, it may be necessary to change the floor of whole plane.Such as, three bedrooms in one layer of house, corridor, kitchen and Home entertaining room floor is all covered with the wood floors that outward appearance is identical, forms continuous print floor.Whole house furniture and decorating It is generally selected and matches with floor.In this case, without the available replacement panel matched, then need to change one layer All floors.In March, 2010, Western Australia, Australia Perth met with after a rare storm, really had more Change the example on large area floor.Problems is often as refrigerator and the long-time spilling water of drinking device causes.Hands is reserved Panel for changing can be avoided changing whole floor completely on a small quantity.The emerging floorboards of wood market of development uses relatively Cheap and various material makes panel, and uses ink-jet printer impressing pattern, such as, the wood grain of exotic tree species is printed System is on upper main face 12.It should be noted that these patterns are extremely complex, it is intended to use pen finishing scratch the most not Possible.Equally, extra over-bought a small amount of panel during initial purchase floor, thousand of yuan may be saved.Floorboards of wood there is also Similar Problems, i.e. uses relatively cheap and various material Manufacture of Floor, and imitates outside the timber costly of foreign country's import See, dye to floor.

Should not underestimate the business impact that above-mentioned replacing entirely strip is come.Generally, this type of situation is propped up paying by insurance company With.This naturally enough has related impact to the increase of insurance and the minimizing of shareholder's dividend.Meanwhile, there is also matter of time, as Really loss can not be estimated by insurance company, then then needs to spend time several months finishing floor.

Consider now environment aspect.Generally, floorboards of wood panel scribbles polyurethane or other sealants.It is also possible to be coated with Upper binding agent and glue.So owing to toxic gas can be produced when burning, damage impaired so often interfering with by burning mode Plank.Therefore, it is necessary to impaired plank is discarded in garbage loading embeading pond.

The joint 10 that Fig. 1 to 9f describes is representative in a large amount of embodiment.Now the most selective by introducing Other embodiments.When describing these embodiments, for joint 10, identical reference system will be used, after adding numeral Sew each specific embodiment distinguishing joint.

Figure 10 a and 10b describes second embodiment of connection system 10a that substrate 12 uses.Connection system 10a is by edge The relative male connection Jm in both sides and female adapter Jf to constitute.It will be seen that the General allocation structure of connection system 10a Identical with connection system 10 shown in Fig. 1 and 2.Particularly, male connection Jm comprise sun locking surface ML1, ML2 and ML3, flexure plane Im1, Im2 and Im3 and face Cm1, Cm2 and Cm3.Equally, female adapter Jf also comprises cloudy locking surface FL1, FL2 and FL3, flexure plane If1, If2 and If3, and face Cf1, Cf2 and Cf3.The locking surface of connection system 10a, bending Face is the most identical with connection system 10 with the relative position on other surfaces.But, concrete shape and case depth exist thin Elementary errors is other.Particularly, the face Cm1 in joint 10a is continuous bend, is different from the ridge 38 of connection system 10.Additionally, engagement Curved surface Im1 and If1 shallower, interval that therefore lock plane 18 is relevant 76 and 78 is less than the interval of connection system 10.Right Ratio Figure 10 b and Fig. 1 b, it can be seen that this nuance.Additionally, curved surface Im3 and the If3 degree of depth diminish, to a certain extent, no There is the interval 80 being equivalent in connection system 10.Simultaneously, it can also be seen that curved surface Im2 and If2 in connection system 10a is shallow Surface corresponding in connection system 10, thus cause on adjacent panels 12 joint Jm and Jf engagement time, surface C f2 and The lap of Cm2 is less.

Connection system 10a can use in the environment of identical with system 10, and material is identical.But, due to curved surface I The degree of depth shallower, connection system 10a is more suitable for the hardest substrate, such as but not limited to bamboo clappers, so, when by corresponding During the cervical region of recess R m and Rf, the compressibility of protrusion Pm and Pf2 can be restricted.

Figure 11 a to 11d is further described the embodiment of connection system 10b that substrate 12 opposite sides is equipped with.Connection system The substantial differences of 10b and 10 is: the configuration of (a) direct neighbor curved surface Im3 and If3；(b) protrusion Pm upper groove 42 Remove and the formation of similar groove 42f on the face 58 of recess R f.

Generally, due to curved surface Im3 and If3 not entire length is all in smooth and easy or continuous print camber, therefore, it Be typically " tip-angled shape ".Such as face Cm3 (part of curved surface Im3) just have with on the protrusion Pm of connection system 10 The similar narrow rib 140 of rib 38 described.Additionally, curved surface Im3 also has " V " type gear teeth 142, the foundation of recess R can be stretched to 52.On female adapter Jf, face Cf3 is ground as narrow rib 144.As shown in figure 11b, during joint Jm and Jf engagement, the gear teeth 142 Top 145 against the face Cf3 being positioned under narrow rib 144.

Flexure plane Im3 and If3 structure change purpose and effect, the gear teeth 142 dough-making powder Cf3's Yu Cm3 being provided in particular in Structure changes, and when making maintenance engagement, reaches the relative rotation angle of 5 ° to 10 ° or bigger, thus assist concavo-convex between joint The installation of the panel on uneven surface.As shown in Figure 11 c and 11d.Relative to panel 12a, external screw thread connect panel 12b forward or The function upwardly-directed improving swing is the most obvious.After rib 144 is passed through at the tip 145 of the gear teeth 142, the projection in recess R f The face Cm3 of thing Pf provides facilitation for this.Therefore, protrusion Pf still keeps compressing between Cm3 and Cm2 of face, therefore, and can Maintain engagement both horizontally and vertically.Connection system 10b enables panel and ramps up relative to the horizontal panel adjoined, i.e. Protruding cross or floor gadget.

Figure 12 a and 12b further describes the embodiment of connection system 10c that substrate 12 is installed.About depth-to-width ratio, connect There is substantial difference in system 10c and 10.Comparing connection system 10, connection system 10c can be used for the substrate that thickness is less.By Less with the degree of depth in the thickness of substrate 12, therefore the male connection Jm of connection system 10c is the most shallow with female adapter Jf wider. Visually comparing between connection system 10c and the protrusion Pm of 10 and recess R f is the most significant.In connection system 10c, protruding Thing Pm is wider and has more flat bottom surface 42, and recess R f is the most such.Broadening of protrusion Pm is that face Cm3 profile comes to a point generation equally Effect.But, the operational approach of connection system 10c is the same with connection system 10 with effect.The most remaining three vertical Lock plane 18,20 and 74 and respective substrate 12, it is possible to rotate 3 ° the most in the reverse direction.

Figure 13 a and 13b further describes the embodiment of connection system 10d being applied to substrate 12.Connection system 10d and The substantial differences of 10 is the degree of depth of median curved surface Im3 with If3 and relative disposes, and protrusion P and the width of recess R. In connection system 10d, curved surface Im3 and If3 is shallower, and deflection horizontal direction (such as deflection putting down containing main face 14 and 16 Face).Therefore, during male connection Jm and female adapter Jf engagement, only form inside and outside lock plane 18 and 20, do not form it The 3rd lock plane 74 introduced in front connection system embodiment.In connection system 10d, curved surface Im3 does not exist vertical Under the point that Nogata is upwards positioned on curved surface If3 and be laterally positioned in its point.And, the protruding P of connection system 10d and groove R is wider.This can provide bigger horizontal shear along shear surface S1 and S2, and this power can be delivered to parallel with main face 14 and 16 convex Play thing Pm and Pf.This is conducive to the panel that thickness (such as, 3-7 millimeter) is less, not so, easily by the shearing along shear surface S1 and S2 Impact.While it is true, it practice, the mode of operation of connection system 10d and connection system 10-10c mode in perpendicular system Identical, and the substrate 12 adjoined is without separately, being just rotated relatively to each other 3 °.

Figure 14 a and 14b illustrates the further embodiment that connection system 10e is applied in substrate 12.Connection system 12 body Show the basic conception identical with connection system 10, especially there is the lock face of extreme (or penetralia and most external), bending Face and horizontal expansion face, they constitute corresponding lock plane 18 and 20 and can connect the male connection Jf of substrate 12 And rotate against between female adapter Jm.The all embodiments being additionally, since connection system 10e are all perpendicular systems, pass through Pressure engagement tabs is applied to the direction being perpendicular to first type surface 14 and 16.But, by compared with connection system 10e, the most aobvious And be clear to, the connection system 10 protrusion P in male connection or female adapter Jf and Jr and the concrete configuration side of recess R There is much difference in face.

From the male connection Jm in system 10e, between first type surface 14 and side end face 24, there is an oblique section 146.This Outward, between side end face 24 and flexure plane Im1, connection system 10e constitutes right angle notch 148.Protrusion Pm compares connection system Protrusion in 10 is more symmetrical, and has the central slot extended with the direction vertical with first type surface 14 and 16.Additionally, protrusion The face 40 of Pm is flat, rather than arc.Groove 150 can be that protrusion Pm provides certain elasticity.This elasticity is not for impact projection Thing Pm engages with recess R f, but the rotation for auxiliary flute Rf internal projection thing Pm provides elastic force.

Pf is more more round than the corresponding prominence Pf in system 10 for this protrusion, and also has the groove extending parallel to groove 150 152.Groove 152 also provides elastic force for protrusion Pf, assists it to rotate in socket Rm.At the bottom 34 of recess R f, face 58 is Flat and with first type surface 14 and 16 and face 40 keeping parallelism.On female adapter Jf, shape between flexure plane If1 and side surface 26 Become square shoulder 154.As shown in fig. 14b, when joint Jf with Jm engages, square shoulder 154 engages notch 148.Connection system 10e is in configuration The further difference of aspect is, at joint Jm, it is provided that the inclined-plane 156 between flexure plane Im2 and oblique section 56.

By Figure 14 b it can be seen that as connection system 10, connection system 10e has three vertical lock plane 18, 20 and 74.When male connection Jm engages female adapter Jf, between face 40 and 58, define space 158.Can with Fig. 1 b institute Show the same mode in space 44, use this space to collect fragment.

Figure 15 a and 15b illustrates further embodiment when connection system 10f is attached to substrate 12.With system 10 phase Ratio, in connection system 10f, male connection Jm and female adapter Jf position are more shallow, and shape is more upright.Male connection Jm Including the flexure plane Im2 on the flexure plane If1 in outmost surface and corresponding face Cm1 and inner surface and corresponding face Cm2. Also have median surface Cm3, but without bent intermediate face Im3.Female adapter Jf constitutes as follows: on joint inner surface and outmost surface Respective Cf1 and Cf2；And flexure plane If2.But, connection system 10f is both without bent intermediate face If3, also without interior spiral shell Flexure plane If2 in stricture of vagina joint outmost surface.

Compared with connection system 10, protrusion P and recess R shape in connection system 10f are the most upright.This can provide with The shear strength through improvement the same in connection system 10d.When substrate 12 is merged in connection system 10f, two can be engaged Lock plane 18 (being formed by face Cf1 and Cm1) and 20 (being formed by face Cf2 and Cm2).On protrusion Pm and Pf the two of each self-forming Dimension face 25 and 27 constitutes lock face in the middle of " accurate ".Face 25 and 27 is vertical with first type surface 14.Joint Jm and Jf is with adjacent one another are Face 25 and 27 is engaged.It provides friction lock for joint Jm and Jf relative motion in vertical plane.It has and connects In system 10f, lock plane 74 is similar to effect but slightly inferior.The face 40 of protrusion Pm and the face 58 of recess R f are docked, and are connecing Close and between substrate 12, form vertical interception.

The further configuration variance existed between connection system 10f and 10 is to eliminate oblique section in connection system 10f 56 and 64, face 50 and 62 is guided to first type surface 16 by respectively.Therefore, in connection system 10f, face 54 and 66 is directly from respectively From face Cm2 and Cf2 extend to first type surface 16.

Figure 16 a and 16b describes deeper connection system 10g, this system be applicable to plastic material (vinyl or Other the softest/pliable and tough materials) panel made.In connection system 10g, the various flexure planes of formation or horizontal expansion Face constitutes one or more two-dimensional surfaces.But, on each of extreme lock plane 18 and 20, still suffer from least one outside The arcwall face of horizontal expansion, promotes rolling movement so that rotate between connecting plate 12.More specifically, this is it can be seen that connect Protrusion Pm in welding system 10f constitutes first lock face ML1 and has proximal surface 24 and the flexure plane Im1 closed on.Flexure plane Im1 include an intilted two-dimensional surface 160 (being derived from face 24) and another two-dimensional surface 162 (be parallel to face 24 extend and with Face 160 is adjacent).Hereafter, flexure plane Im1 one arc of composition or the face Cm1 of smooth curved.Face Cm1 forms protrusion Pm and (is positioned at With in the parallel plane of first type surface 14 and 16) two-dimentional bottom surface 40.The flexure plane Cm3 that face 40 smooths with centre is adjacent.But, groove 163 (being positioned at the position vertical with first type surface 14) are carried enforcement example groove 42 before having replaced.Groove 163 enhances protrusion Pm In recess R m, the ability of compression, promotes the rotation in recess R m.

Tilted two-dimensional plane starts to extend the two-dimensional surface of formation recess R m from face Cm3.Face 52 is positioned at parallel with first type surface 14 Position.Two-dimensional surface 164 dough-making powder Cm3 collectively forms bent intermediate face Im3 and the 3rd positive lock plane ML3.Also have one simultaneously Individual acute angle, face 164 dough-making powder Cm3 connects herein.Male connection Jm penetralia surface ML2 include angular flexure plane Im2 and Two-dimensional surface 56.Flexure plane Im2 constitutes adjacent two-dimensional surface 166 and 168, and the two face is angled with respect to each other, in recess R m The depression that middle formation is common, but carry angled or wedge angle.Flexure plane Im2 constitutes another two-dimensional surface 170 further, hangs down in this face Directly extend in first type surface 14 and 16.This face subsequently enters oblique section 56 and forms first type surface 16.

Female adapter Jf has first cloudy locking surface FL1, constitutes proximal surface 26, and this face is perpendicular to first type surface 14 and adjacent Flexure plane If1 extends.Flexure plane If1 by the two-dimensional surface 172 tilted to the recess R f two-dimensional surface 174 parallel with face 26 and The smooth curved concave surface in face 58 is formed bottom recess R f.The top in face 176, face 172 and 174 are generally with convex cam Cf1's Form collectively forms the face of horizontal expansion.Bottom recess R f, the face 58 of 34 is flat and parallel with first type surface 14.Hereafter, female thread Joint Jf constitutes median surface If3, and this face can be considered the inverted versions of flexure plane Im3.To this end, flexure plane If3 constitutes to master meter The two-dimensional surface 180 of direction, face 14 inclination and continuous print smooth curved face Cf3.Face Cf3 and the two-dimensional surface 60 being parallel to first type surface 14 Engage.In system 10f, the outermost of female adapter Jf is made up of second cloudy lock face FL2, and this mask has smooth bending Face Cf2, is produced two-dimensional surface 62 by this face, produces inside oblique section 64 subsequently, and this face produces first type surface 16.

With on the vertical direction of first type surface 14 and 16, apply power or pressure engageable joint Jm and Jf.Permissible from Figure 16 b It is evident that owing to face Cf1 and Cm1, Cm1 and Cm2, Cm3 and Cf3 opposite juxtaposition cause connection system 10f to create three locks Allocate face 18,20 and 74.And, in the joint of engagement, face Cm1 and Cm3 is positioned in the angle of intersection of concave surface Rf, and smooth curved Curved surface Cf2 and Cf3 is then positioned in recess R m in the angle of intersection constituted.In the present embodiment, it is noted that each internal layer with In outermost layer lock plane, however it remains arc or smooth flexure plane C.Particularly, in lock plane 18, smooth bending Face Cm1 can roll in the face relative to joint Jf, and in lock plane 20, arcwall face Cf2 can be male connection Jm's Roll on face.Additionally, the symmetrical arrangements in the joint Jm created between the field of conjugate action and Jf space or space facilitates joint further Between relatively rotate and allow extend.

Figure 17 a and 17b further describes based on and is very similar to the seam system 10h of connection system 10f.Especially Being that system 10h has the general shape identical with system 10g and configuration, substantial differences is not have groove 163, and shortens Length in oblique section 56 and 64.The length of this shortening is the thickness function of substrate 12h (thickness is less than substrate 12g).Non- In limitative examples, the substrate 12g being attached to connection system 10g there may be about the thickness of 5.2 millimeters, and is attached to connect The substrate 12h of system 10h may be about the thickness of 3.5 millimeters.

At every other aspect, the configuration of connection system 10h is identical with connection system 10h with function.

Figure 17 c to 17e describes other functions of connection system embodiment, describe use single set tool production system and The ability of different-thickness panel.Figure 17 a and 17b describes the connection system constituted in the panel 12 that nominal thickness is 3 millimeters 10h.In Figure 17 c and 17d, the nominal thickness of 3 millimeters is labeled as inner most horizontal line 14a and 16a.These lines represent face The first type surface 14 and 16 of plate 12.Lower a pair adjacent line 14b and 16b represents the master meter of panel 12 (if thickness is 3.5 millimeters) Face.Line group 14c that outward direction is adjacent and 16c, 14d and 16d, 14e and 16e, 14f and 16f represent respectively thickness be 4 millimeters, 5 The first type surface 14 and 16 of the panel 12 of millimeter, 6 millimeters and 7 millimeters.Figure 17 e provides the perspective view of different-thickness panel 12.Just Aais described in more detail below, the ability utilizing single set cutting tool to manufacture connection system on the panel of different-thickness has The advantage of prior art.The further feature of this technology is, although the thickness of panel 12 changes, but joint Jm and Jf and interlocking Face keeps consistent physical size.Therefore, between panel, the dynamics of engagement will not be affected due to the change of plate thickness.

Figure 18 a and 18b describes the further embodiment of connection system 10i.Connection system 10i can be considered described before The various functions of connection system are melted into mixture all over the body.Male connection Jf and female adapter Jm include as protrusion P that The ball of sample or napiform root, and have the smooth or recess R of Curved Continuous curved surface.Arrangement male connection Jf and female adapter Jm is each Face C, during to engage each other described in Figure 18 b, it is provided that three lock plane 18,20 and 74.External screw thread and female adapter Including two dimension cascaded surface 148 and 154, with and the similar first type surface 14 of connection system 10e parallel.It is true that connection system 10i can It is considered as the amendment of connection system 10i, but there is following difference: expand respective protrusion P and recess R；From being perpendicular to first type surface 14 edge tilt becoming face 24 and 26；A flexure plane If1 part between face Cf1 and 154 upper ends realizes flattening；For directly from Cm2 extends to first type surface 16, extends oblique section 56.Contrast between Figure 18 b and 14b should also be noted that two-dimensional surface 40 and 52 it Between exist now between interval 82, and the face 154 and 148 between engagement tabs Jm and Jf exist interval.With regard to the engagement between joint, disengaging For rolling operation, connection system 10i operates in the way of identical with aforementioned connection system.

Figure 19 a and 19b describes the further embodiment of connection system 10j.Protrusion Pm with Pf is respectively provided with similar Groove 163 and 152 in seam system 10e.In connection system 10j, face Cm1, Cm2, Cm3, Cf1 and Cf3 are smooth curved Curved surface.But, the face Cf2 on female adapter Jf is the most angled, is made up of multiple adjacent two-dimensional surfaces.But, such as Figure 19 b institute Showing, during joint Jm and Jf engagement, locking surface ML1 and FL1, ML2 and FL2, ML3 and FL3 form three lockings as described before Plane 18,20 and 74.In each outermost lock plane 18 and 20, in the face of two respective engagements, there is one continuously Bending.Particularly in lock plane 18 and 20, face Cm1 and Cm2 continuous bend.This maintain connection system provide just with negative The ability rotated is conciliate removing solid capacity, therefore, should move in an identical manner and change damage as described in previous embodiments Substrate.Connection system 10j still further comprises face 146 and 154, is similar to subsystem 10e, but in the case, these faces with It is partial to relative to the acute interior angle of first type surface 14.Additionally, protrusion Pm and recess R f are oppositely disposed, with face 40 He Relatively large space or interval 190 is formed between 58.Groove 152,163 provides hangs inside system, enables protrusion Pm and groove Pf Compression, assist rolling movement.

Figure 20 a and 20b describes the further embodiment of connection system 10k.Curved Continuous curved surface Cm1, Cm2 and Cm3 are constituted Protrusion Pm.In cloudy side, face Cf2 and Cf3 at band angle constitutes protrusion Pf, face Cf1 and includes adjacent two-dimensional surface 191,192 and 193.Face Cf3 includes adjacent two-dimensional surface 194,195 and 196.It is (flat with first type surface 14 that face 191 and 194 all produces protrusion Pf Face 60 OK).Face 192 and 195 is each perpendicular to first type surface 14 and extends, and face 193 and 196 is sloping toward each other, and face 193 produces phase To the face 162 tilted, this face transfers to produce inscribe but the oblique section 64 the most parallel with face 193.Face 64 produces first type surface 16.Recessed The path 34 of groove Rf is made up of two-dimensional surface 46, and this two-dimensional surface is positioned at the position parallel with first type surface 14, and reversely outwardly away from face 197 and 198.Face 198 produces intilted face 199, and this face transfers to constitute adjacent two-dimensional surface 200.Face 200 is positioned at and master meter Position that face 14 is vertical and engaging with face 154.Face 196 and 197, the combination in face 198 and 199, constitute Figure 20 b clearly shown in put Put the respective groove of face Cm1 and Cm3.

Check male connection Jm, it will be seen that the other end in face 52 creates the most outward-dipping face in recess R m 201 and 202.Then, face 201 produces two-dimensional surface 203, this generation face, face Cm2.In opposite side, the face 202 of formation and other two dimensions Face 204 is adjacent, then, and this generation face, face Cm3.Face 203 and 204 is positioned at the position vertical with first type surface 14.In binding site, face 201, the groove of 203 and part face Cm2 composition face Cf2.Equally, face 202,204 and part face Cm3 be bonded placed side Another groove of Cf3.

Protrusion Pm is also made up of two-dimensional surface 205, this two-dimensional surface be positioned at the position vertical with first type surface 14 and at face Cm1 and Extend between face 148.During joint Jm and Jf engagement, face 205 and 204 is spaced, and respective face 148 and 154, face 26 and 24 are to face Connect.

Figure 21 a and 20b describes the further embodiment of connection system 10l.Protrusion Pm has a positive locking surface ML1, main surface 14 starts, and initially has a little oblique section (being similar in connection system 10e and 10i the oblique section of display) And downwardly extend, end at the flexure plane Cm1 smoothed.This first sun locking surface ML1 also constitutes flexure plane Im1, this bread Include a two-dimensional surface part 220 and start to extend to face Cm1 from oblique section 146.

Protrusion Pm also wraps the groove 158 similar to connection system 10e.The protrusion Pm constituted is with curved distal curved surface 40 And the typically center line balanced configuration by groove 158.(it is positioned at and master meter to this end, the line of shortest spacing 50 spans protrusion Pm In the plane that face 14 is parallel) cervical region.Groove 158 in protrusion Pm outward expansion near face 40, thus form two pins Or with circular or the branch of bent back ends 221.

On the side of the protrusion Pm contrary with flexure plane IM1, the 3rd flexure plane Im3 and corresponding 3rd sun lock Allocate face ML3 smooth curved and in the bottom 32 of recess R m, produce two-dimensional surface 52.Face 52 is positioned at the position parallel with first type surface 14 Put.In the opposite side of recess R m, the joint Jm of composition is with second positive locking surface ML2, and is made up of smooth curved it Curved surface IM2, is produced oblique section 56 by IM2 subsequently.

First cloudy locking surface FL1 in joint Jf constitutes the short oblique section 155 started from first type surface 14, constitutes one Short oblique section, after also have a two-dimensional surface 222 extending vertically up to first type surface 14.Face 222 produces flexure plane If1, this bending Face smooth curved and the bottom 34 towards recess R f extend.Bottom 34 has one and is parallel to the two-dimensional surface 46 that interarea 14 extends.Should Face 46 produces the 3rd flexure plane If3, this face smooth curved and keep consistent with the 3rd cloudy locking surface FL3.Cloudy protrusion The distal face of Pf extends between second cloudy locking surface FL2 and the 3rd cloudy locking surface FL3 and is positioned at flat with first type surface 14 In the plane of row.Second cloudy locking surface FL2 continues to extend to first type surface 16 in smooth curved mode, crosses flexure plane IF2, Produce oblique section 64 subsequently.

From Figure 21 b, each respective sun locking surface and cloudy locking surface and corresponding flexure plane for Respective lock plane 18,20 and 74 is engaged.

In being further change in of connection system 10l embodiment, brief bonding pearl B (shown in dotted line) described in detail can be at groove The opening of 158 accommodates.This provides extra vertically between engagement panel and between cushion pad.

Figure 22 describes entering of connection system 10m of joint Jf and Jm described in panel 12a and 12b utilizing independence but engage One step embodiment.Connection system 10m is similar to connection system 10 described in Fig. 1 a 2, and Main Differences is face in sun protrusion Pf The configuration of Cm3 and If3.In connection system 10m, face Cf3 horizontal expansion further out, in order to when Jm and Jf engages, hook Below the Cf3 of face.Compared with connection system 10, this can provide bigger resistance along mid-plane 74.And, face Cf3 has Little ridge or groove 38, be similar to configuration and the effect at peak 38 in the Cm1 of face.Due to the configuration of face Cf3, when joint Jm is with relative to joint When the negative direction of Jf rotates, between Cm3 and Cm2 of face, grasping plate or the extruding of protrusion Pf can increase.Joint Jm is particularly suitable, but And not exclusive be suitable for more soft material making panel or substrate be used together.

Figure 23 a and 18b describes the further embodiment of connection system 10n.Connection system 10m is different from institute in Fig. 1 3b Stating connection system 10, the former provides three extra grooves, i.e. groove 42b, and it is positioned at the bottom of recess R f；Groove 42c position Bottom in recess R m；Groove 42d is positioned on protrusion Pf.Groove 42d be positioned at be herein in order to joint Jm and Jf engage time, recessed Groove 42 and 42b face each other, thus form cylinder substantially or oval space 230.Equally, the position of groove 42c and 42d It is for the face each other when joint Jm and Jf engages, in order to form another oval space 232 substantially.Space 230 Can be used as barrier or space, in order to the dust collecting generation during the substrate 12 in laying connection system Jm is miscellaneous with other Thing.

Or, can be that in groove 42 and 42b provides the elastic adhesive of the pre-repeatable stickup laid and joins It is set in the another one groove extending in 42 and 42b.Statement " the bonding of repeatable stickup in entire disclosure and requirement Agent " refer to the binding agent that removes and again adhere to, and will not solidify or be solidified into firm Stiff Block, and long-term (example The most for many years) maintain the characteristics such as pliability, elasticity and viscosity.When the characteristic of repeatable bonding refers to be applied to second face, can Remove binding agent by pulling force or shearing force thereafter, and (the most most 10 times) can be re-applied when needed, and will not Significantly reduce adhesion strength subsequently.Therefore, binding agent can provide removable or non-permanent fixing.Pliability and elasticity Characteristic requirements binding agent do not solidifies, hardening or through processed, but still keep certain motility, toughness and elasticity.This type of Binding agent is commonly called flexible type or " nasal mucus type " glue and hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive.The city that can use in an embodiment of the present invention Sell binding agent example to include but not limited to: SCOTCH-WELD^TMLow-fluxing viscosity glue and the GLUE of the Wisconsin State Jiao Dian world DOTS^TM。

It should be noted that the manufacturer of repeatable bonding glue/adhesive may advise that this binding agent is not suitable for spy Different material.Such as timber.But, when connection system is arranged on wooden or based on timber panel, do not hinder this type of to bond The use of agent.This is owing to wooden or based on timber panel generally uses polymeric sealant or other coatings.Therefore, if Manufacturer recommends to use on polymer surfaces, then this binding agent can be on wooden or based on timber the panel of polymer coating Use.

Or, the binding agent of repeatable bonding can be provided for groove 42 and 42b simultaneously, so engage at joint Jm and Jf Shi Kerang above-mentioned two groove intermeshes.

In a similar fashion, can be that one or two in groove 42c and 42d provides weighing of type described below Bonding pearl binding agent again.When only providing binding agent in groove 42c and 42d, this binding agent can be configured to pearl Shape, in order to extend in groove 42c and 42d another among.But, when two faces all use binding agent, jointing material is still When so keeping pearl, can be made up of the binding agent of less thickness or the degree of depth.

The jointing material provided has multi-effect.First, it is during the normal service life of substrate 12, can assist to hang down Straight or horizontal separation probability is preferably minimized.Additionally, this binding agent can play sealing function, prevent moisture from passing through joint from master Surface 14 enter first type surface 16 or lay substrate 12 time moisture oozed out by surface in opposite direction.It is additionally, since on having State the removal system of uniqueness, so, the binding agent of repeatable bonding does not interferes with and removes and change one or more impaired substrate The ability of 12.Because the repeatable bonding of binding agent, particularly will not solidify or solidify, therefore removal system to removing or Multiple panels 12 are still effective, without damaging the connection of the adjacent adjacent panel 12 not removed.

Another function of connection system 10n is, locking surface ML3 and FL3 is each with two-dimensional surface 210 and 212 (the two Parallel with lock plane 74).During joint Jm and Jf engagement, these faces are forced together.If smearing wax the most on these faces, it Can provide frictional force for middle lock plane 74.This type of has the middle lock plane of frictional force to be arranged on other above-mentioned faces On.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 23 c-23i, binding agent is only applied to male connection Jm, rather than female adapter Jf Two grooves in.In this type of embodiment, due to the character of repeatable bonding binding agent, remove base from adjacent adjacent substrate During plate 12, this binding agent remains in the groove 42 and 42c being removed substrate.Additionally, the character of binding agent is that it still keeps In the groove being initially provided of.Being described in Figure 23 c-23i, this figure progressively shows the joint Jm of connection system 10n Disengaging process with Jf.

Figure 23 c is shown that joint Jm and Jf before engagement.Groove 42 and 42c all has and respective is covered with released strip R1 Pearl B1 and B2 with the repeatable bonding binding agent 300 of R2.Adhesive-free in groove 42b and 42d.

Figure 23 d is shown that, and after removing released strip R1 and R2, joint Jm and Jf is at a fully engaged, therefore, and pearl B1 and B2 In repeatable bonding binding agent 300 may be affixed to the surface of groove 42b and 42d.

Figure 23 e-23i is shown that, in the embodiment of any connection system, and the typical disengaging process of joint Jm and Jf. Initially, joint Jm rotates relative to joint Jf reverse (clockwise), release projection thing Pm from recess R f, subsequently internal spiral shell Stricture of vagina joint Jf applies downstream pressure.The binding agent of repeatable bonding can bend and mobile in separation process, thus allows rotation Turn, pull out from groove 42b and 42d subsequently, in order to be retained in groove 42 and 42c.

It is bonded to the fragment that the glue bead of joint J can also absorb in the groove being attached with glue bead B.Such as, it is attached to groove Glue bead B in 42 can absorb the fragment in the groove 42b being attached with glue bead B.Fragment is first attached to the outer surface of glue bead B.By During normal use move in panel 12, so glue bead B also can move and rotate.This has the effect that fragment sucks binding agent Really, therefore, binding agent can wrap fragment and provide new adhesive surface, thus is attached on groove 42b.

In each of the embodiments described in before, one or more glue bead can be provided, in order to provide extra vertical And horizontal locking strength, can ensure that operating completely and the benefit of embodiment simultaneously.For example, it is possible to by carrying in joint Jm or Jf Realize for one or more grooves 42.Depend on the thickness of glue bead, other joints Jm and Jf may require or not that reception Groove.Can be considered as the behavior providing repeatable bonding binding agent providing extra lock plane to connection system.

Generally, as shown in the example above, only in two opposed facing grooves 42 places binding agent.With bonding The bonding force produced when agent contacts the contrary groove surfaces in another block substrate is compared, when initially placing an adhesive in this groove The bonding force produced is higher.Therefore, when removing substrate, the binding agent being initially applied on this substrate will retain on the substrate.

In all embodiments of above-mentioned connection system 10, it is noted that protrusion Pm and Pf is differently configured, i.e. no Can replace mutually.Equally, the configuration of recess R m and Rf is the most different, i.e. can not replace mutually.More specifically, each engage Protrusion and groove are not complementary configurations.Therefore, protrusion Pm and Pf, recess R m and Rf, joint Jm and Jf are asymmetric 's.Therefore, when protrusion engages in recess R, at inside and outside lock plane 18 and 20, sun locking surface and cloudy lock Determine be formed between surface ML1, FL1 and ML2, FL2 space or interval.By offer be available for protrusion rotate without departing from Space, this contributes to the ability providing in the opposite direction (maximum 3 °) to roll or rotate in the embodiment of connection system.This turn And contribute to realizing the ease for use of connection system, and succeed on the floor risen and fallen.This will obtain those skilled in the art Accreditation because it can meet the real needs in DIY market to floor system, the system used the most for a long time needs high-quality The underlying surface of amount is successfully installed.

Because the concrete configuration of this connection system meets the specific requirement of the embodiment of the present invention, particularly they are real Perpendicular system, so manufacturer can use single set cutting tool to produce the panel with extensive thickness range.Such as, for system Finished product or natural wood substrate, single set cutting tool can produce connection system, institute on the panel in the range of 20 millimeters to 8 millimeters Require is simply adjusted depth of cut.Equally, use the plastic front board of such as LVT, as shown in Figure 17 c-17e and institute Stating, single set cutting tool can produce connection system on the panel in the range of 7 millimeters to 3 millimeters.This has great business Advantage, it is possible to decrease marry again the production cost with consumer.

The cost-range of set of connection system cutting tool is generally between 3 ten thousand to 5 ten thousand dollars.It is commonly used for existing The a set of cutting tool having technology joint can be used for two kinds of different thickness.Such as, a set of for thickness be 7-6 millimeter panel Joint；Second set is the joint on 5-4 millimeter panel for thickness.More transducer set cutting tool is also required to spend about 3 little Time, then, in addition it is also necessary to take hours and new kit is assembled on cutting machine.It follows that it is raw to start again at full scale Before product, need to carry out trail run for several times, and assess product, in order to fine setting instrument and machine are arranged.If had only in change Being adjusted during depth of cut, then new cutting tool does not just have cost, it is little that downtime total duration also can be reduced to about 1 Time.Another one benefit is that production scale is relatively small, it is possible to carry out relatively small production run with relatively low cost, thus Complete bigger production.This can increase competitiveness, then is of value to consumer.

As shown in Figure 24 a-26e, semifloating/semi-direct adhesive surface covering system may be provided by many substrates 12, closes And any of the above-described connection system 10 merge the repeatable bonding binding agent 300 being attached to first first type surface 16 further.Can weigh Bonding binding agent 300 is used for connecting sealant or diaphragm seal (not shown) again, and it is for the lower surface of adhesive bonding agent 300.City The a lot of sealants sold can perform this function.Such as, this type of sealant potentially includes BONDCRETETM or CROMMELINTM Concrete dense curing agent.The type of used sealant is only dependent upon the surface type of application semifloating surface covering system. Purpose is to prevent dust, and otherwise, dust may interfere with the bonding strength of blue binding agent 300.

Other people then use glue to be adhered on floor by substrate in the past.Especially binding agent is always for gluing timber floor To lower surface.But, investor to be understood, these type of systems all use that specially designed the glue solidifies or it is firm to be cured as Adhesive layer.In timber or wood floors field, it is referred to as " directly bonding " floor.Someone once proposed to use binding agent, should Binding agent needs to spend 1 hour or within 2 hours, realizes solidification or solidification, makes setter remove floor in installation process, it is ensured that accurate Really alignment.It is true that somebody proposes, use and may take up the binding agent realizing being fully cured or harden up to 28 days.

Compared with floating type floor, some consumers prefer directly to bond floor, because it gives people's one firmer Sensation, and when walking above, substantially do not have bounce-back, will not send creak or squeak yet.But, directly bond floor A shortcoming be to use the most in disorder, after binding agent solidification (specialized designs), remove and/or to repair one or more impaired Panel is the most difficult.Remove direct glue panel and typically require the cross section using electric tool first to penetrate panel, then use The biggest strength strikes off the binding agent of the residue on sheet material and lower surface.This operation can produce substantial amounts of dust and noise, Certainly, owing to the corresponding time would generally be spent, so producing large amounts of spending.

Above-mentioned repeatable bonding binding agent is used for combining the substrate 12 of connection system, semifloating surface can be made to cover Convering system possesses the advantage that conventional float formula surface covers and directly bonding covers, and does not has direct adhesive surface to cover very Many shortcomings.Specifically, use repeatable bonding binding agent 300 to eliminate bounce-back that conventional float formula floor usually occurs and making an uproar Sound, but due to the flexible of binding agent and elastic characteristic, repeatable bonding binding agent 300 still has a certain degree of buffering, will not Solidification or solidification.Being additionally, since the change of the environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, the characteristic of binding agent can also make substrate/panel 12 are moved.And directly bond floor and do not possess this characteristic.It is true that recently, lack owing to conventional adhesive is the most stiff Weary motility, causes the directly bonding of compressed bamboo substrate in world market there is a problem.Accordingly, because the changing of environmental condition Becoming, compressed bamboo is in requisition for mobile or expansion, and directly bonds binding agent and limit do so.Therefore, multiple floor, world association is Proposing, compressed bamboo can not be directly glued on substrate, but is limited to the application in floating type floor system, and it can become because of the most seasonal Change and be moved.

The offer of repeatable bonding binding agent also makes its lower surface sticked together occur to rise and fall or change.This have benefited from pearl or The binding agent 300 of banding, is perpendicular to measured thickness and 16 millimeters, the first type surface 14,16 of particularly 2 4mm millimeters.Under except Outside surface changes, the advantage that above-mentioned binding agent also has acoustic connection: (a) eliminates conventional float formula floor and because of bounce-back or become Noise that shape may produce and squeak；B () stops vibration (i.e. noise) transmission between adjacent panels；And (c) stops Multi-story structure vibrates (i.e. noise) and is transmitted to adjacent lower level from higher level immediately.This is formed fresh with directly bonding glue again Bright contrast, owing to these glue are curable for rigidity adhesive linkage, from without stoping vibration or noise transmission.

Have the advantage that above according to the repeatable bonding binding agent of the use described in practical situation and promote floor with shortcoming The appearance of covering system (including substrate), it can be fitted together to and apply this binding agent.This type of system it is not absolutely required to above-mentioned class The longitudinally connected system of type, it is also possible to be used together with other kinds of connection system.It is true that in some cases, people Think that repeatable bonding binding agent theory promotes the appearance of the surface covering system without connecting substrate.Therefore, an embodiment In, may there is semifloating surface covering system, it includes multiple substrate, first and second first type surface phase on each substrate Right, the arrangement of first first type surface is parallel and relative with covering surface；Above-mentioned a lot of repeatable bonding adhesive attachment is to first Individual first type surface；One or more released strips cover removable binding agent.

In an embodiment, it is contemplated that during binding agent 300 will be used for producing substrate 12.Therefore, in this embodiment, business Product will include the box (such as) of substrate 12, has the adhesive material 300 of the one or more series covering released strip 302. So, setter can cover, if it does not exists, by sealant or diaphragm seal by using this binding agent only to install surface Install to face 304, remove released strip 302 and by substrate 12 by lower surface 304.If substrate also includes a kind of connection system, The most above-mentioned connection system 10 etc., then setter will the company of engagement adjacent panel in installation process Connect.

In one example, it is contemplated that by strip or pearl hot-fusible pressure-sensitive adhesive being rolled to first type surface 16, use binding agent material Material 302.The binding agent 300 used in Figure 24 a-24c is stripes of adhesive, and the binding agent 300 used in Figure 25 a and 25b is Glue bead B binding agent.In the embodiment of repeatable bonding binding agent, it is said that this binding agent is GLUE DOTSTM drops of adhesive, machine Device 16 can use this drops of adhesive.

In the present embodiment, a large amount of repeatable bonding binding agents 300 are for three intervals extended on the longitudinal L of panel 12 Line.But, it being explained in more detail as hereafter making, adhesive material 300 may be used for different configurations.Repeatable Bonding adhesive material 300 is covered by one or more released strips 302.In the embodiments described, single released strip 302 is single It is solely used in each single adhesive material 300 series.But, in alternative embodiment, size is big with first type surface 16 size Single released strip identical on body can be used for a large amount of repeatable bonding binding agent 300.In such cases, when using substrate 12, peace Dress person only needs to peel off a released strip 302 rather than the most single released strip.

Figure 24 c and 25b describes binding agent service condition based on lower surface 304 upper surface covering system, such as, following table Face 304 is probably concrete slab.Panel 12 to be used, it is necessary to remove released strip 302 and be pointing directly at or towards face 304 in face 16 Time use panel 12.By making adhesive material 300 contact surface 304 and being firmly pressed downward against, panel 12 adheres on face 304.Its His panel 12 can be adhered to face 304 equally and occur chimeric, forms surface and covers.Adhesive material 300 viscosity is very strong, right Face 304 has powerful adhesive force, can prevent from promoting or separate panel 12 dough-making powder 304 under regular service conditions.It is believed that glue The binding agent (Figure 25 a and 25b) of pearl B form can provide bigger moving horizontally, this usually occur in environmental condition (such as temperature and Humidity) change in the case of.This is because, mellow and full natural glue bead Type B binding agent relatively stripes of adhesive may be more conducive to Convenient rolling or shearing rolling effect.

Above-mentioned same method can be used to remove damage panel (there is no connection system, or there is no the connection of the above-mentioned type System, the most longitudinally connected system), see Fig. 6 a-6s.It is to say, use one or more jack 92 longitudinally to remove damage face Plate.Figure 26 a 26e describes part semifloating surface covering system (including adjacent panels 12a and 12c) upper damage panel 12b's Remove situation.Each piece of panel of Semi Floating Floor system is formed by connection system 10, all meets each of above-mentioned connection system Individual embodiment.It addition, panel 12 is adhered to lower surface 90 by glue bead Type B adhesive material 300.In this particular embodiment, even Glue bead adhesive material is not had between joint Jm and Jf of welding system 10.But alternative has this type of adhesive material. During removing panel 12b, the binding agent providing extra between joint Jm and Jf is nonsensical.No matter it is to say, connecing Whether there is adhesive material between head Jm and Jf, remove process the most identical.

Figure 26 b 26e shows in order and is installed to jack 92 damage plate 12b, and is operated sequentially jack, from Face 90 promotes the step of panel 12b.Order and the operational approach of these steps are same as described above, see Fig. 6 d 6h.But, at this In the case of, owing to providing glue bead Type B binding agent 300, so operation jack 92 vertical promotion panel 12b also has the most curved Bent and stretching glue bead Type B binding agent, thus cause the effect that glue bead Type B binding agent separates with lower surface 90 and therefrom promote.Logical In the case of Chang, a panel 12b region near jack 92 is lifted out the process in relatively low area by operation jack In this can occur in order.Therefore, first the glue bead Type B binding agent separated with face 90 will be that those are positioned at the handle of jack 92 Both sides, portion 96 or the binding agent nearest away from it.Along with jack 92 steps up panel 12b, the pearl bonding that distance has just departed from The nearest glue bead Type B binding agent 300 of agent will depart from face 90 and other positions.

Generally, whole glue bead Type B will be mentioned from face 90, so can still stick together on the substrate 12.In some cases, very Least a portion of binding agent 300 may still remain on lower surface 90.Panel 12b is risen to all glue beads B by operation jack 92 After the degree that type binding agent and panel depart from, normally remove the remainder of flow process as shown in Fig. 6 g 6i；It is true that Fig. 6 j 6o Illustrated and described whole replacement flow process brand-new does not damages panel for reinserting.

It is to note that some glue bead Type B binding agents 300 separate with adjacent panels 12a and 12c.Recover in flow process, still The pearl binding agent being so in panel 12a and 12c will adhere on lower surface 90 again.It addition, when brand-new panel is connected to panel Time on 12a and 12c, the binding agent 300 on brand-new panel also can adhere on surface 90.

As persons skilled in the art will appreciate, in terms of accurately repairing the ability on impaired floor, this ratio is directly Connect viscous floor system and have big advantage.In terms of the best repair of impaired floor, it is recognized that industry standard be, from apart from impaired All panels are peeled off on panel or the nearest wall of the impaired panel of polylith.And use directly viscous system, then it is difficult to above-mentioned behaviour Make, to such an extent as under normal circumstances, reparation personnel take a shortcut, only attempt removing and only replacing impaired panel.This makes cannot be again Connect the mechanical splice between panel.If owing to environment expansion or contraction, or merely due to the brand-new of equivalent size can not be found Panel and cause the size of panel to change, then install generally also need use filler, to fill up existing panel and Xin An All gaps between dress panel.

In the embodiment of connection system 10, another feature in conjunction with substrate is reversely to lay.In this area, instead To being equipped with two implications.One implication refers to the ability laid from panel both sides.For example, it is assumed that first piece of panel substantially position The centre position of parallel walls in room.By reversely laying ability, two setters (or two groups of setters) can be from far Lay in the opposite direction from the place of first piece of panel.This considerably reduces the set-up time naturally.The method is for directly viscous Panel, advantage is can relative the most fully the distributing in room, it is provided that remarkable visual attraction.Can reversely lay Directly viscous panel, this is because laying person can use glue to fix in the middle part of room or first piece of face of optimum position near it Plate, reduces the operation near wall as far as possible.Other panels can be pasted from the opposition side of first piece of panel.Use floating floor Then can not realize, this is because the first piece of panel being placed in optimum position is not fixed, it is in quick condition, so can not make For the basis laid in the opposite direction.

Another implication reversely laid refers to engage the ability of panel 12, these panels are mutually perpendicular to (or with flat Direction beyond row) extend.Such as, this can be laid to as herringbone.

Current prior art, the most directly glues technology, is difficulty with reverse laying floor, this is because traditional method It is, it is necessary to start from the place away from female adapter to lay.This is because, in currently existing laying flow technologies, outward Nipple is generally shorter 50+% than female adapter, so, male thread portion is engaged to female thread portion and arrives locking Horizontal panel needs or need not create the most extreme angle.Owing to existing connection system 10 is vertical, so not depositing Laying flow process.The vertical attribute of connection system 10 makes it be very easy to from either side and engages panel, or by male connection It is placed in the female adapter of exposure, thus lays with a direction, or laid before slip under the male connection of panel Female adapter, thus lay in the opposite direction.

Figure 27 a and 27b illustrates above-mentioned various aspects or the implication reversely laid.Figure 27 a shows the flat of building Face Figure 40 0, a lot of panels 12 of the floor covering layers in this building.Figure 27 b shows enlarged drawing details A of Figure 27 a, including building Build the portion of channel of thing.Assume to lay traditional floating floor in this building.Laying person to select a sidewalls (example As, the wall 402 in room 403) as initial wall, lay first piece of panel 12a herein.It is known that in building Wall is not the most parallel or vertical, thereby increases and it is possible to deviate 100 millimeters or more.In current plane figure, normal conditions Under, wall 404 is parallel with wall 402 but the most parallel, and may be unjustified, the length between wall 402 and 404 opposite end Degree difference is about 100 millimeters.Therefore, laying person lays other panels (such as panel 12b, 12c etc. are up to panel 12p) Time, dislocation or deviation between wall 404 and 402 be not it is obvious that because the edge of panel 12p has the most immediately wall 404.And, There is gap between panel 12p and wall 404 edge, need the use panel 12p that cuts sth. askew to carry out end-to-end laying, to fill up panel Gap between 12p and wall 404.(this can be construed to, for single panel, have sufficient length to carry out extending so that The total length meeting room 403 requires it is uncommon.Therefore, panel 12a, 12b etc. are with reference to being intended merely to facilitate description.Example As, it is generally the case that panel 12a, the 12b etc. shown in room 403 will include the panel of a lot of end to end connection.)

Significantly dislocation between wall 402 and 404 is highlighted by the panel 12q that cuts sth. askew.It can further be seen that exist in Figure 27 a Opening 406 and 408 is as entering room 410 and the doorway in entrance hall 412.The panel that room 410 and 412 is laid is along same side To, and with the panel 12 in room 403 in line.Then, may proceed between panel and house sidings there is dislocation.

But, other regions are it can also be seen that this situation, such as room 414,416 and entrance hall 418, it is generally the case that Laying of panel 12 is vertical with the panel that other rooms are laid.This is the second type or the illustration reversely laying type.

Using the semi-direct viscous floor system of above-mentioned semifloating (see Figure 24 a 25b), laying person now can be by room 401 Centrage 420, as the starting point of first piece of panel of laying, carries out fire-to-hydrant lay the most the other way around.So, from visual angle From the point of view of, by sharing the panel 12 between adjacent wall 402 and 404, can farthest reduce between wall 402 and 404 Dislocation.Can be by tiltedly wearing the centrage of panel 12i and 12j (being positioned at the position that the practice of conventional float floor covering layers provides) 420 see this effect.

Owing to the embodiment of longitudinally connected system and surface covering system being described in detail, so obviously , to those skilled in the art, can many modifications may be made in the case of without departing from the basic conception of the present invention And change.Such as, determine to implement in floorboards of wood panel.But, these systems are applicable to the most different materials, it is also possible to Surface beyond floor or structure.Such as, the panel merging connection system can use plastic material to make, to meet The demand in LVT (" luxurious vinyl tiles ") market, or the base substrate made as plastic material provides, by other materials The panel (such as carpet or ceramic tile) of material is attached to above.In this embodiment, synthesis panel has laminated-type structure, and pedestal includes The embodiment of this connection system, panel provides desired facing for consumer.It should be readily apparent that the many of different embodiments Characteristic has interchangeability and maybe can additional use.Such as, during groove 42 can be used for each embodiment of connection system.Can also: as Groove 42b type shown in Figure 23 a, or can be extra groove 42b, 42c and 42d.And, repeatable bonding binding agent 300 can For this type of groove.Jack 92 is also been described as screw jack.But other kinds of jack or lifting can also be used System, such as lever jack or pneumatically or hydraulically operating system.Additionally, connection system 10 mainly answering in application elongated face plate It is described in.But, they can be used for the panel of any shape that can be fitted together to.Such as, connection system can be used for square, six Limit shape or triangular panels.And, the shape of panel and/or size need not identical.

For the ordinary skill in the art, it is clear that these type of modifications and variations all and other guide Being regarded as being within the scope of this invention, character undetermined forms foregoing description and appended claims.

Claims

1. the longitudinally connected system of substrate has relative first and second first type surface, and this connection system includes:

First and second asymmetric joint, first joint extends along two adjacent sides of substrate, second joint along Two other adjacent side of substrate extends, first and second joint process configuration, can make two pieces with identical connection system Or polylith substrate engages each other, engage the power of applying on direction with reply vertical with first type surface, it is also possible to by along with Engage direction in opposite direction and pull first piece of substrate, so that the substrate that engaged departs from, it is simple to adjacent engage substrate edge The both sides first piece of substrate rotate, and to be in the plane that relatively first piece substrate tilts, thus towards engagement direction, are nibbling Closing and exert a force on second joint of substrate, wherein first and second joints are each equipped with two lateral separations through configuration The horizontal expansion surface portion opened, makes first joint of first substrate and second joint engagement of second substrate, and And two horizontal expansion surfaces of first joint are relative with the two of second joint horizontal expansion surface locations, thus often Individual joint inner side and outermost form respective first and second lock plane, with stop engagement tabs towards with engage direction Contrary direction separates, wherein the direction of insertion of first joint from the edge of first first type surface of substrate to second first type surface Extending, wherein each horizontal expansion face of first joint is all located at the inner side at edge, and associate with each lock plane At least one in horizontal expansion surface has crooked outline.

Longitudinally connected system the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that connect by configuration first and second further Head, can make the substrate of adjacent engagement rotate down 7 ° to 10 ° from first substrate, and will not separate substrate.

Longitudinally connected system the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that in described horizontal expansion surface, each is arranged For flexure plane, by configuring, the first joint on a substrate can be made to engage with the second joint on second substrate, and first Two flexure planes of joint and two flexure planes of the second joint engage in inner side and the outermost of each joint, shape respectively Becoming the first and second lock plane, each plane can independently suppress engagement tabs to divide on the direction being parallel to engagement direction From, the flexure plane being wherein associated with each lock plane is positioned at the both sides of this lock plane.

Longitudinally connected system the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the first joint is male connection, second connects Head is female adapter, and male connection contains evagination, generally extends vertically towards the second first type surface from the first main surface, outward Convex inner side forms external groove；Female adapter contains convex, generally extends towards the first first type surface from the second main surface, convex Inner side forms inner groovy；In male connection, the first outer locking surface is formed in the evagination both sides farthest from indent, the second external lock Determining surface to be formed in the indent both sides farthest from evagination, the 3rd outer locking surface is evagination and outer recessed total surface；Female thread On joint, in first, locking surface is formed in the indent both sides farthest from evagination, and in second, locking surface is farthest from indent Evagination both sides are formed, and in the 3rd, locking surface is the surface that convex and indent are total；By configuration locking surface, two can be engaged Coupling in individual substrate, makes that first outer and first interior locking surface engagement forms the first lock plane, and second outer and the Two interior locking surface engagements form the second lock plane, and the 3rd outer and the 3rd interior locking surface engagement, form position The 3rd lock plane between first and second lock plane, each lock plane can stop the joint engaged to exist It is parallel to engage on the direction in direction separately.

Longitudinally connected system the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that by configuring, when manually engagement substrate, makes First and second joints constitute three lock plane, and each lock plane is each parallel to engagement direction, and can stop and engaged Joint is separating on direction in opposite direction with engaging.

6. surface covering system, including multiple substrates, wherein, each substrate is provided with according in claim 1 to 5 any one Described longitudinally connected system.

Surface system the most according to claim 6, it is characterised in that substrate is by the material in the group that following material is constituted Material is made: selected solid wood, Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing, manufactured goods or natural wood, laminate, bamboo and plastics.

8. surface covering system comprises polylith substrate, and every piece of substrate has: first relative and second first type surface, Qi Zhong One first type surface is through arranging, in the face of the bottom support surface covered by system and longitudinally connected system, the composition of longitudinally connected system As follows:

First and second the asymmetric joint extended along substrate opposite sides, first joint by first surface to the second table Face extends, and second joint is extended to first surface by second surface, and first joint outermost is equipped with first joint lock Determine surface, arrange first connector locking surface and nibble mutually with second connector locking surface that inner side is equipped with second joint Close, and wherein first connector locking surface does not exceed substrate side along the direction horizontal expansion of first joint extension The edge of the first first type surface；

First and second joint, through configuration, can make two pieces or polylith substrate engages each other, hang down with first type surface with reply The power applied on straight engagement direction, it is also possible to making the substrate engaged separate, method is: (a) with engage in opposite direction Side is lifted up first piece of substrate, to promote that the adjacent substrate that engages rotates along the opposite sides of first piece of substrate, thus Be positioned at in the plane of first piece of substrate relative tilt；(b) connect to engage substrate second on engagement direction subsequently Head force.

Surface the most according to claim 8 covering system, it is characterised in that include that at least one demountable is connected to Pillar on one piece of substrate, this pillar has an axle, may pass through the hole formed on first piece of substrate, and bottom support surface is applied pressure Power, operates this pillar by axle through hole, thus mentions first piece of substrate and form bottom support surface.

Surface the most according to claim 8 covering system, it is characterised in that longitudinally connected system and claim 1 to 5 In any one described in consistent.

11. surface according to claim 8 covering systems, it is characterised in that substrate is by the group constituted selected from following material In material make: selected solid wood, Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing, manufactured goods or natural wood, laminate, bamboo and plastics.

12. by the first floor substrate in the coverage rate of whole floor from mutual by the connection system every floorboard substrate The method that removes in other the numerous floor base plates connected, the first floor substrate on all with in the coverage rate of floor Other floor base plates engage, and the method is as follows: by directly applying lifting force to panel, from floor coverage rate vertical-lift first Floor substrate, wherein the original position of the first floor substrate parallel with floor coverage rate and during vertical-lift still with Floor coverage rate is almost parallel, makes two pieces of other panels of first piece of panel opposite sides rotate, and other two pieces of panels occur It is partially separated.

13. methods according to claim 12, apply downward power including to first piece of substrate in other two pieces of substrates, So that first piece of other substrate and first piece of substrate are kept completely separate.

14. methods according to claim 13, apply downward power including to first piece of substrate, so that second piece of other base Plate and first piece of substrate are kept completely separate.

15. methods according to claim 14, were included in before first piece of substrate applies downward power, be second piece its He provides support force by substrate.

16. methods according to claim 15, provide support force to include, at second piece of other base for second piece of other substrate One or more wooden unit is placed between plate and the supporter of laying floor.

17. methods according to claim 16, including lifting means is installed to first piece of operable substrate, in order to vertical Promoting first piece of substrate, lifting means can provide from first piece of substrate of behavior at first piece of substrate of vertical-lift after disposing Support.

18. methods according to claim 17, are included on first piece of substrate and dig an aperture, by the fraction of lifting means Place here, to carry out through hole extending and being pressed on the supporter of laying floor.