Mohawk Industries. has been granted a patent for a floor panel featuring a substrate and innovative coupling parts on opposite edges. These parts enable secure coupling through a downward movement, incorporating dual locking systems for stability in both vertical and horizontal directions, enhancing the floor panel’s functionality and ease of installation. GlobalData’s report on Mohawk Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mohawk Industries, Extrusion-based additive manufacturing was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mohawk Industries's grant share as of July 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Floor panel with interlocking coupling parts for flooring
The patent US12071770B2 describes a novel floor panel design that incorporates a substrate and coupling mechanisms on opposite edges, enabling the panels to interlock through a downward movement. The coupling system features two distinct locking mechanisms: the first locks the panels in a direction perpendicular to their plane, while the second secures them in a direction perpendicular to the edges and within the plane. Notably, the coupling parts are made from the same material as the substrate and are formed as a single piece. The design includes upper and lower hook-shaped parts that engage during installation, with specific locking elements that ensure stability and alignment when the panels are coupled.
Additionally, the patent outlines various characteristics of the floor panel, including a thickness of less than 6 mm and the potential use of thermoplastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride, which may contain fillers like chalk or wood. The floor panel may also feature a decorative top layer and a reinforcement layer made of glass fiber. Importantly, the design allows for a specific configuration where no locking occurs at the contact points between the locking elements in certain conditions, enhancing the overall functionality of the floor panel system. This innovative approach aims to improve ease of installation and structural integrity in flooring applications.
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