Patent Application
20240254776
The present invention relates to a building brick installation system, particularly to a ceramic tile hanging system.
Ceramic tiles are typically produced by high-temperature firing with a blend of high-quality clay, purple sand clay, and other materials. In comparison to traditional clay bricks, ceramic tiles exhibit a finer texture, more stable color, and graceful lines. They represent an energy-efficient novel building facade material, free from pollution, environmentally friendly, lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant, with good seismic and freeze resistance, sound insulation, and noise reduction capabilities. This seamlessly integrates traditional ceramic culture with modern architecture, meeting the nation's energy efficiency requirements.
In the formation of a facade using ceramic tiles, the common practice involves slotting the back of the ceramic tile, attaching it to the slot using hanging components, suspending the pendant on the connecting component, and finally securing the connecting component to the keel, completing the process of rapid installation.
However, existing slotting methods either directly carve deep grooves into the inner side of the ceramic tile to enhance the hanging effect, or employ complex hanging structures with various styles to increase the hanging force through stacked hanging structures. While fixing with deep grooves provides sufficient hanging force, it causes thinning of the solid part of the brick, making it prone to damage or breakage. On the other hand, employing numerous hanging structures, whether during installation or replacement, requires a complex process. If the installation or replacement location is at a higher point, construction becomes challenging at elevated heights, reducing efficiency. Additionally, a large number of hanging structures increases the installation cost of the entire facade, making it inconvenient for construction parties to control costs.
Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a low-cost ceramic tile hanging system with a simple hanging structure that can stably provide hanging force.
The present invention provides a ceramic tile hanging system that effectively addresses the aforementioned issues.
The present invention is implemented as follows:
A ceramic tile hanging system includes mounting components and ceramic tiles.
The mounting components are fixed on an installation surface, including several fitting members extending upward from the top surface of the mounting components. The fitting members are integrated with the mounting components.
The ceramic tiles are attached to the mounting components, with the tiles mutually adhering to the side surfaces. Each of the tiles is provided an inclined groove, and the inclined groove is hung on and attached to the fitting members.
The inclined groove includes a first mounting portion opened on the side away from the ceramic tile decorative surface, and a flap mounting portion extending from the side of the first mounting portion.
Each of the fitting members includes a first connecting portion extending upward from the mounting components, the first connecting portion abutting against the first mounting portion. Furthermore, a connecting flap is attached to the side of the first connecting portion, and the connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion.
In some embodiments, the inclined groove also includes a second mounting portion extending from the end of the first mounting portion towards the interior of the ceramic tile. The fitting members also include a second connecting portion extending from the end of the first connecting portion and located within the second mounting portion.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined, the flap mounting portion is in communication with the first mounting portion and is level with the horizontal plane. The first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion, and the connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion and is level with the horizontal plane.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined. The flap mounting portion is communicated with a lateral of the first mounting portion and is inclined downward. The first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion, and the connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion and is inclined downward.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined, the flap mounting portion is communicated with the lateral the first mounting portion and is inclined upward. The first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion, and the connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion and is inclined upward.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined, the flap mounting portion communicates laterally with the first mounting portion. The second mounting portion tilts downward from the end of the first mounting portion, and the first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion. The connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion, and the second connecting portion tilts downward and is fitted into the second mounting portion.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined, the flap mounting portion is in communication with the lateral of the first mounting portion. The second mounting portion tilts upward from the end of the first mounting portion, and the first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion. The connecting flap is fitted into the flap mounting portion, and the second connecting portion tilts upward and is fitted into the second mounting portion.
In some embodiments, the first mounting portion is inclined, the flap mounting portion is in communication with a lateral with the first mounting portion. The second mounting portion tilts upward from the end of the first mounting portion, and the first connecting portion is fitted into the first mounting portion. The two second connecting portions are spaced and fitted into the second mounting portion, and the connecting flap is positioned between the two second connecting portions and fitted into the flap mounting portion.
In some embodiments, the mounting components are C-shaped steel, with several fitting members uniformly spaced on the multiple C-shaped steels. The C-shaped steel is fixed on the keel, and the keel is fixed on the installation surface.
In some embodiments, the mounting components are mounting baseplates, with several fitting members arranged on the mounting baseplates. The mounting baseplate is fixed on the installation surface, or alternatively, the mounting baseplate is fixed on the keel, and the keel is fixed on the installation surface.
The present invention achieves a secure hanging of ceramic tiles through the design of the inclined groove on the ceramic tile and the fitting members on the mounting elements. Only one inclined groove needs to be created on the ceramic tile. Subsequently, the corresponding mounting portion and the corresponding connecting portion are coordinated by inserting vertically or horizontally. Additionally, there is a flap mounting portion in a different direction from the mounting portion, and the flap mounting portion corresponds to a connecting flap. Different fixing nodes are set in two directions, allowing for a stable and straightforward hanging of ceramic tiles. Once the mounting components are securely fixed, workers can expedite installation by stacking layer by layer of ceramic tiles. The speed of both installation and disassembly is significantly increased. Moreover, due to the simplicity of the hanging structure, the overall cost is substantially reduced, making it more competitive in the market.
To provide a clearer explanation of the technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention, the following brief introduction will be given to the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope. Those skilled in the art can obtain other related drawings without creative labor based on these drawings.
To ensure that the embodiments of the present invention fall within the scope of protection, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection.
In the description of the present invention, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating a particular order, technical scheme, or advantage. To clarify the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following detailed description is provided with reference to the drawings. It is evident that the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not the entirety. In the description of the present invention, the term “multiple” means two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.
Under the requirements of construction, dry hanging methods are gradually replacing wet hanging methods, and various dry hanging structures are emerging. However, existing dry hanging structures continuously add various installation locking structures to ensure safety performance. For example, through various bolts, adhesives, and bonding agents, a stable structure is formed between the ceramic tile and the hanging component. Although this indeed ensures the secure installation of ceramic tiles, the installation process is lengthy, with long work periods and high costs. Moreover, once a tile is damaged or its functionality degrades and requires replacement, the replacement process is complex, resulting in high labor intensity for workers. High-altitude work increases the risk with each additional minute. To address these technical issues, this case proposes the following technical solution:
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Firstly, during installation, the mounting components 1 can be directly installed on a conventional keel, and in some uneven installation surfaces, such as in brick wall structures with uneven surfaces due to the absence of concrete coating, the surface is uneven, making it difficult to fix the keel. In such cases, the mounting components 1 can be directly fixed to the uneven installation surface without the need for a keel transition, making the installation more flexible.
During actual installation, the ceramic tiles 3 can be hung vertically or horizontally by adjusting the positions of the corresponding fitting members 11. Depending on user requirements, workers can change the installation direction.
In this embodiment, the fitting members 11 do not need to be individually welded to the mounting components 1 or fixed on the mounting components 1. Instead, they are an integral part of the mounting components 1. The mounting components 1 in this embodiment may be a conventional structure. However, before leaving the factory, the manufacturer can assemble the fitting members 11 according to the requirements of the building facade to be assembled, such as the spacing between the tiles that will be known in advance. The specific layout position of the fitting members 11 is determined. Before leaving the factory, the shape of the fitting members 11 is cut by a cutting machine, and then the fitting members 11 are rolled into a shape suitable for the tile hanging groove through a roll forming machine. Therefore, when the hanging components are transported to the site, they can be used immediately without the need for on-site processing by craftsmen.
In this embodiment, the ceramic tiles 3 includes outer decorative tile layer 32 and an outer connecting tile layer 33. Both the outer decorative tile layer 32 and the outer connecting tile layer 33 are fired from clay. After being installed as a curtain wall or other decorative surface, their insulation capabilities are well reflected.
The outer decorative tile layer 32 can be dyed with different colors or carved with different patterns according to its use and the installation environment, without specific limitations.
The thickness of the outer connecting tile layer 33 should be at least 2-3 cm longer than the inclined groove 31 to ensure the overall strength of the outer connecting tile layer 33.
In this embodiment, the external layer 33 on a single tile 3 is provided with two inclined grooves 31 to ensure the installation strength, ensuring that the hanging elements can provide sufficient hanging force to secure both the outer decorative brick layer 32 and the outer connecting layer 33.
In order to provide vertical hanging force, the inclined grooves 31 is arranged at an angle. If the inclined grooves 31 are simply provided as straight grooves or T-shaped grooves, it would require a change in the structure of the fitting member 11, making the structure of the fitting member 11 complex and thus increasing the cost.
However, if a single-directional nodal restraint is performed, under the influence of external forces in the same direction on a tile 3, all clamping parts in the same direction may simultaneously fail, leading to the tile 3 falling. Therefore, in this embodiment, the tile 3 is not only provided with the inclined first clamping part 111 for hanging but also extends in the other direction from the base of the first clamping part 111, setting up the connecting flap 112. This provides two-directional hanging for the tile 3. Even if interference or deformation occurs in one direction due to external forces, leading to failure, there are still other fixed nodes in different directions to ensure restraint. This additional layer of protection enhances the overall fixation of the tile 3.
As mentioned earlier, the connecting flap 112 can be positioned at the side of the first connecting portion 111. In fact, the connecting flap 112 can be positioned at a midpoint of the first connecting portion 111 or closer to the groove end. It can also be positioned at the end of the first connecting portion 111. The key is to position it opposite to the extension position of the first connecting portion 111.
Due to the limited length of the extension of the first connecting portion 111 and the first mounting portion 311, the tension force is limited when pulling in one direction, making the first connecting portion 111 prone to deformation. To improve the tension effect, the inclined groove 31 also includes a second mounting portion 313 extending from the end of the first mounting portion 311 into the interior of the ceramic tile 3. The fitting member 11 further includes a second connecting portion 113 extending from the end of the first connecting portion 111 and located within the second mounting portion 313. By providing the second connecting portion 113 to extend inward, the second connecting portion 113 provides additional directional fixation on top of the first connecting portion 111. Thus, three points and two directions of fixation are formed, providing an overall fixation effect similar to a complex hanging structure but superior in terms of disassembly, assembly speed, and cost control.
Moreover, the coordination between the ceramic tile 3 and the mounting component 1 in this embodiment fully utilizes mechanical hanging, connecting, abutting, and fitting attachment methods. The entire hanging process does not involve the use of bolts. Even when installed at a higher height, workers can easily perform the installation without the need for lengthy stays for bolt locking operations. Importantly, the entire process does not use adhesives or glue, avoiding difficulties in disassembly due to the fixed effect of glue during replacement. In this embodiment, if a tile 3 needs to be replaced, it only requires removing the corresponding vertical column of tiles 3 layer by layer from above or sideways and then sequentially fitting complete tiles 3.
After hanging, the tiles 3 are stacked layer by layer in the vertical direction, secured by fitting members 11 one by one. Vertically, the fitting members 11 fix the tiles 3 layer by layer, while horizontally, the tiles 3 abuts to each other, forming a tight structure that squeezes against each other. This creates a complete curtain wall structure, and the hanging process can also change direction. For example, the tiles 3 are fixed horizontally by fitting members 11, and vertically, the tiles 3 abuts to each other.
In conventional curtain walls or other decorative wall structures, after the tiles or other ceramics are fixed, some beauty seams are required to improve the insulation and waterproof capabilities of the decorative wall structure, while also enhancing overall aesthetics. In this embodiment, the beauty seams are directly implemented through the ceramic tile body. Specifically, the outer decorative tile layer 32 and the outer connecting tile layer 33 are integrally formed. The outer connecting tile layer 33 is at least partially longer than the outer decorative tile layer 32, with the excess portion serving as one side of the beauty seam. The coordinating block 3321 extending from the outer connecting tile layer 33, while clamped in the coordinating groove 3322, has a relatively wide width. After being clamped into the coordinating groove 3322, part of it still remains exposed, serving as the other side of the beauty seam. The seams between adjacent tiles thus form beauty seams on all four sides without the need for a separate beauty seam construction structure and steps, achieving beauty seams through self-formation.
Due to different requirements for tiles 3 and fitting members 11 in different buildings and installation positions, the settings of the installation portions in the inclined groove 31 and the settings of the connecting portions and connecting flaps 112 in the fitting members 11 will be adaptively adjusted. Specific adjustments are made for various embodiments. First, the situation where there is no second connecting portion 113 in the fitting member 11 is considered.
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In the above Embodiments 1-3, the inclined groove 31 is only provided with the first mounting portion 311 and the flap mounting portion 312, and the fitting member 11 is only provided with the first connecting portion 111 and the connecting flap 112. This may be suitable for thinner and lighter tiles 3. However, for thicker and heavier tiles 3, the two layers of fixation may not be sufficient. Due to the increased thickness, a second mounting portion 313 is provided that extends inwardly on the tile 3, and a second connecting portion 113 is provided that extends from the first connecting portion 111. This provides three-point fixation for thicker and heavier tiles 3. Here is a specific example:
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In actual use, the connecting flap 112 in Embodiments 1-6 can be sheet-shaped or arc-shaped, and the position of the connecting flap 112 can also be adjusted according to the installation requirements.
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On the C-shaped steel 1A, the style of the opened fitting member 11 can be any style in the above embodiments, and correspondingly, the style of the inclined groove 31 of the tile 3 that cooperates with it can also be any style in the above embodiments, and they can be used in combination.
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Whether it is C-shaped steel 1A or installation base plate 1B, reinforcement ribs are provided on them to increase the overall strength when C-shaped steel 1A or installation base plate 1B is subjected to shaking force or vibration force.
The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202310082993.0 | Jan 2023 | CN | national |
| 202320156342.7 | Jan 2023 | CN | national |
