CA2148677A1 - Wall member - Google Patents
Wall memberInfo
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- CA2148677A1 CA2148677A1 CA 2148677 CA2148677A CA2148677A1 CA 2148677 A1 CA2148677 A1 CA 2148677A1 CA 2148677 CA2148677 CA 2148677 CA 2148677 A CA2148677 A CA 2148677A CA 2148677 A1 CA2148677 A1 CA 2148677A1
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Abstract
A wall member has a plurality of block members each having a square configuration in section and stacked up one upon another on a base. Each block member has a generally V-shaped groove in section, formed in one of the four ridges in a longitudinal direction of the block member. When the blocks are stacked up one upon another with the groove side under, top ridges of the block members are fitted respectively to the V-shaped grooves of the block members adjacent thereto so that the block members are connected together.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
WALL MEMBER
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a wall member and more particularly to a wall member suited to be used for log houses, furniture, concrete bulkheads, and other similar constructions.
WALL MEMBER
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a wall member and more particularly to a wall member suited to be used for log houses, furniture, concrete bulkheads, and other similar constructions.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art Figs. 9 to 12 inclusive show a typical conventional wall member in which a wall member for a log house, for example, is made using logs. As shown in Figs. 9 to 12, logs 1 are cut off such that each log has a generally flat upper and lower surface 2, 2 which are served as superimposing surfaces. Each of the surfaces 2, 2 is provided with a groove 3 and a connecting rod 4 hammered into the groove 3. When the logs 1 are stac~ed up one upon the other, they are connected together through the grooves 3 and the connecting rods 4. Each log 1 is also provided at a lower portion (crossing portion at a corner portion of the wall member) close to one end of the log 1 with a cut-out portion 5 having a generally semi-circular configuration in section. With this feature, the logs 1 stacked up are perpendicularly connected to other logs 1 stacked up through those cut-out portions 5, respectively. In this prior art, in order not to interfere the smooth crossing of the logs stack up, those portions of the connecting rods 4 facing with the cut-out portions 5 are cut off and removed.
Reference numeral 6 of Fig. 10 denotes the portion from which the connecting rod 4 has been cut off and removed. A hole 7 is formed in the portion 6. The hole 7 is adapted to receive a bolt for securing the logs stacked up. In such a construction like this, it is a troublesome work to colncide the connecting rod 4 h~ ~red in the groove 3 formed in one log 1 with the groove 3 of the other log 1, and therefore, workability is poor.
Moreover, there is another shortcoming in which a space _ is formed, as shown in Figs. 11 and 12, between the log 1 and the cut-out portion 5 at the crossing portion of the logs 1. In a case where the wall member is constructed by stacking up concrete blocks, it has been a general practice that a joint mortar is applied to an area between the upper and lower blocks.
Therefore, well training and long experiences are inevitable for doing this work. Besides, much time and labor are required.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is, therefore, an ob~ect of the present invention to provide a wall member, in whlch a space is less likely to occur between block members (including square bars) to be connected together when the blocks are stacked up and connected.
`- 21~677 To achieve the above objects, according to the present invention, there is essentially provided a wall member comprising a plurality of block members each having a square configuration in section and stacked up one upon another on a base, the block members each having a generally V-shaped groove in section, formed in one of four ridges of each block member in a longitudinal direction of the block member, whereby when the blocks are stacked up one upon another with the groove side under, top ridges of the block members are fitted respectively to the V-shaped grooves of the block members adjacent thereto so that the block members are connected together.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first group of the block members stacked up are each provided with a V-shaped cut-out similar in configuration to that of upper surfaces side of a second group of the block members likewise stacked up, the cut-out being formed in a lower surface of each first group block member at a location close to one end of the block member, whereby when the first group of the block members stacked up are perpendicularly connected to the second group of the block members likewise stacked up, one ends of the second group block members are fitted at upper surfaces side thereof to the cut-outs of the first group of the block members. The wall member may further comprise an iron bar, the iron bar being inserted into the block members from a top of the block members to the base and a nut 21~8677 being fastened to an upper end of the iron bar, so that the block members are integrally connected. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the block members are made of concrete, the concrete block members being each provided at a central portion thereof with a through-hole, the block members stacked up being connected together by being filled with concrete through the through-holes.
The above and other objects and attendant advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from a reading of the following description and claims in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which constitute part of this specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a basic embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a block member which is to be used in the wall member shown in Fig. l;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a front view of the block member with a cut-out portion, which is to be used for the wall member shown in Fig.
Reference numeral 6 of Fig. 10 denotes the portion from which the connecting rod 4 has been cut off and removed. A hole 7 is formed in the portion 6. The hole 7 is adapted to receive a bolt for securing the logs stacked up. In such a construction like this, it is a troublesome work to colncide the connecting rod 4 h~ ~red in the groove 3 formed in one log 1 with the groove 3 of the other log 1, and therefore, workability is poor.
Moreover, there is another shortcoming in which a space _ is formed, as shown in Figs. 11 and 12, between the log 1 and the cut-out portion 5 at the crossing portion of the logs 1. In a case where the wall member is constructed by stacking up concrete blocks, it has been a general practice that a joint mortar is applied to an area between the upper and lower blocks.
Therefore, well training and long experiences are inevitable for doing this work. Besides, much time and labor are required.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is, therefore, an ob~ect of the present invention to provide a wall member, in whlch a space is less likely to occur between block members (including square bars) to be connected together when the blocks are stacked up and connected.
`- 21~677 To achieve the above objects, according to the present invention, there is essentially provided a wall member comprising a plurality of block members each having a square configuration in section and stacked up one upon another on a base, the block members each having a generally V-shaped groove in section, formed in one of four ridges of each block member in a longitudinal direction of the block member, whereby when the blocks are stacked up one upon another with the groove side under, top ridges of the block members are fitted respectively to the V-shaped grooves of the block members adjacent thereto so that the block members are connected together.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first group of the block members stacked up are each provided with a V-shaped cut-out similar in configuration to that of upper surfaces side of a second group of the block members likewise stacked up, the cut-out being formed in a lower surface of each first group block member at a location close to one end of the block member, whereby when the first group of the block members stacked up are perpendicularly connected to the second group of the block members likewise stacked up, one ends of the second group block members are fitted at upper surfaces side thereof to the cut-outs of the first group of the block members. The wall member may further comprise an iron bar, the iron bar being inserted into the block members from a top of the block members to the base and a nut 21~8677 being fastened to an upper end of the iron bar, so that the block members are integrally connected. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the block members are made of concrete, the concrete block members being each provided at a central portion thereof with a through-hole, the block members stacked up being connected together by being filled with concrete through the through-holes.
The above and other objects and attendant advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from a reading of the following description and claims in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which constitute part of this specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a basic embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a block member which is to be used in the wall member shown in Fig. l;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a front view of the block member with a cut-out portion, which is to be used for the wall member shown in Fig.
3;
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the block member shown in Fig. 4 but when viewed from under;
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Fig. 6 is a perspective view, partly cut-away, showing still another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is a front view of a block member which is to be used for the wall member shown in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is a plan view of the block member shown in Fig. 7;
Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a part of a conventional log house construction;
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the log shown in Fig. 9;
and Figs. 11 and 12 are sectional views schematically showing a part of the crossing area of the logs shown in Fig. 9.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted, however, that the preferred embodiments herein described are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. They are chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention, its application and its practical use to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention.
In the first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, one of the four ridges of a block member 11 having a square configuration in section is formed wlth a y~oo~e 13 having a V-shaped configuration in section corresponding to the configuration of -- 21~8~77 another ridge 12 which is located opposite to the first-mentioned ridge. A plurality of such block members 11 are stacked up with the grooves 13 side under and with the ridges 12 facing with the grooves 13 of the lower block members 11 fitted in the grooves 13 of the upper block members 11.
In the second embodiment shown in Figs. 3 to 5, a first group of the block members 11 stacked up are each provided with a V-shaped cut-out 14 similar in configuration to that of upper surfaces side of a second group of the block members 11 likewise stacked up. The cut-out 14 is formed in a lower surface of each first group block member 11 at a location close to one end of the block member 11. When the first group of the block members 11 stacked up are perpendicularly connected to the second group of the block members 11 likewise stacked up, one ends of the second group block members 11 are fitted at upper surfaces side thereof to the cut-outs 14 of the first group of the block members 11. By this, a wall member is formed. In this second embodiment, like parts of the first embodiment are denoted by like reference numerals, respectively, and description thereof is omitted.
In the third embodiment, the wall member includes an iron bar 16. This iron bar 16 is inserted into the block members 11, which are stacked up as in the first and second embodiments, from a top of the block members 11 to a base 15 and a nut 17 is fastened to an upper end of the iron bar 16, so that the block - 214.~677 members 11 are integrally connected, thus forming a rigid wall member. Each block member 11 is provided with a through-hole 18 extending from the groove 13 to the ridge 12 which is located opposite to the groove 13 and adapted to receive the iron bar 16.
In the fourth embodiment shown in Figs. 6 to 8, the wall member of the first and second embodiments is constituted by concrete blocks. One of the four ridges 22 of each concrete block member 21 is formed with a groove 23 similar to the groove 13 of the previously-described block member 11 and extending along the ridge 22. A through-hole 24 is formed in a central portion of each block member 21. The through-hole 24 has a circular configuration in section and has a diameter smaller than the width of the groove 23. Opposite ends of the block member 21 are each defined as a group 25 having a semi-circular configuration in section and having a diameter smaller than the width of the groove 23. Concrete 26 is filled in the through-holes 24 and in the grooves 25 of the concrete block members 21 stacked up, thereby constituting a wall member comprising the block members 21 connected together. By forming the block members 21 comparatively long and forming a cut-out (not shown) similar to the cut-out 14 of the previously-mentioned block member 11 in a lower surface portion close to one end of the block member 21, there can be easily constituted a similar crossing wall member as that of the second embodiment.
214~677 Although not shown, reinforcing iron bars are inserted into the through-holes 24 and the grooves 25 as in the conventional method. Reference 27 denotes a base.
In the wall member according to the present invention, since the upper ridge of the block member located in a lower position is merely fitted in the groove formed in the ridge of the block member located in an upper position, the work for stacking the block members can be performed easily and rapidly.
Moreover, no space is formed in the fitting area of the block members connected. Furthermore, since the groove is opened downward, entry of rain-drops can be prevented. In addition, at the crossing area, since the cut-out formed in the lower surface portion of each block member is similar in configuration to that of the upper surface portion of the block member, the block members can be spacelessly connected together by fitting the upper surface portion into the cut-out. In case, the block members are made of concrete, no joint mortar is required to be applied to between adjacent block members, unlike in the conventional concrete blocks. Thus, a wall member can be made rapidly without a need of much training and experiences.
Although this invention has been described in its preferred form with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details 21~S77 of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the block member shown in Fig. 4 but when viewed from under;
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Fig. 6 is a perspective view, partly cut-away, showing still another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is a front view of a block member which is to be used for the wall member shown in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is a plan view of the block member shown in Fig. 7;
Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a part of a conventional log house construction;
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the log shown in Fig. 9;
and Figs. 11 and 12 are sectional views schematically showing a part of the crossing area of the logs shown in Fig. 9.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted, however, that the preferred embodiments herein described are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. They are chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention, its application and its practical use to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention.
In the first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, one of the four ridges of a block member 11 having a square configuration in section is formed wlth a y~oo~e 13 having a V-shaped configuration in section corresponding to the configuration of -- 21~8~77 another ridge 12 which is located opposite to the first-mentioned ridge. A plurality of such block members 11 are stacked up with the grooves 13 side under and with the ridges 12 facing with the grooves 13 of the lower block members 11 fitted in the grooves 13 of the upper block members 11.
In the second embodiment shown in Figs. 3 to 5, a first group of the block members 11 stacked up are each provided with a V-shaped cut-out 14 similar in configuration to that of upper surfaces side of a second group of the block members 11 likewise stacked up. The cut-out 14 is formed in a lower surface of each first group block member 11 at a location close to one end of the block member 11. When the first group of the block members 11 stacked up are perpendicularly connected to the second group of the block members 11 likewise stacked up, one ends of the second group block members 11 are fitted at upper surfaces side thereof to the cut-outs 14 of the first group of the block members 11. By this, a wall member is formed. In this second embodiment, like parts of the first embodiment are denoted by like reference numerals, respectively, and description thereof is omitted.
In the third embodiment, the wall member includes an iron bar 16. This iron bar 16 is inserted into the block members 11, which are stacked up as in the first and second embodiments, from a top of the block members 11 to a base 15 and a nut 17 is fastened to an upper end of the iron bar 16, so that the block - 214.~677 members 11 are integrally connected, thus forming a rigid wall member. Each block member 11 is provided with a through-hole 18 extending from the groove 13 to the ridge 12 which is located opposite to the groove 13 and adapted to receive the iron bar 16.
In the fourth embodiment shown in Figs. 6 to 8, the wall member of the first and second embodiments is constituted by concrete blocks. One of the four ridges 22 of each concrete block member 21 is formed with a groove 23 similar to the groove 13 of the previously-described block member 11 and extending along the ridge 22. A through-hole 24 is formed in a central portion of each block member 21. The through-hole 24 has a circular configuration in section and has a diameter smaller than the width of the groove 23. Opposite ends of the block member 21 are each defined as a group 25 having a semi-circular configuration in section and having a diameter smaller than the width of the groove 23. Concrete 26 is filled in the through-holes 24 and in the grooves 25 of the concrete block members 21 stacked up, thereby constituting a wall member comprising the block members 21 connected together. By forming the block members 21 comparatively long and forming a cut-out (not shown) similar to the cut-out 14 of the previously-mentioned block member 11 in a lower surface portion close to one end of the block member 21, there can be easily constituted a similar crossing wall member as that of the second embodiment.
214~677 Although not shown, reinforcing iron bars are inserted into the through-holes 24 and the grooves 25 as in the conventional method. Reference 27 denotes a base.
In the wall member according to the present invention, since the upper ridge of the block member located in a lower position is merely fitted in the groove formed in the ridge of the block member located in an upper position, the work for stacking the block members can be performed easily and rapidly.
Moreover, no space is formed in the fitting area of the block members connected. Furthermore, since the groove is opened downward, entry of rain-drops can be prevented. In addition, at the crossing area, since the cut-out formed in the lower surface portion of each block member is similar in configuration to that of the upper surface portion of the block member, the block members can be spacelessly connected together by fitting the upper surface portion into the cut-out. In case, the block members are made of concrete, no joint mortar is required to be applied to between adjacent block members, unlike in the conventional concrete blocks. Thus, a wall member can be made rapidly without a need of much training and experiences.
Although this invention has been described in its preferred form with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details 21~S77 of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims (4)
1. A wall member comprising a plurality of block members each having a square configuration in section and stacked up one upon another on a base, said block members each having a generally V-shaped groove in section, formed in one of four ridges of each block member in a longitudinal direction of said block member, whereby when said blocks are stacked up one upon another with the groove side under, top ridges of said block members are fitted respectively to said V-shaped grooves of said block members adjacent thereto so that said block members are connected together.
2. A wall member according to claim 1, wherein a first group of said block members stacked up are each provided with a V-shaped cut-out similar in configuration to that of upper surfaces side of a second group of said block members likewise stacked up, said cut-out being formed in a lower surface of each first group block member at a location close to one end of said block member, whereby when said first group of said block members stacked up are perpendicularly connected to said second group of said block members likewise stacked up, one ends of said second group block members are fitted at upper surfaces side thereof to said cut-outs of said first group of said block members.
3. A wall member according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an iron bar, said iron bar being inserted into said block members from a top of said block members to said base and a nut being fastened to an upper end of said iron bar, so that said block members are integrally connected.
4. A wall member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said block members are made of concrete, said concrete block members being each provided at a central portion thereof with a through-hole, said block members stacked up being connected together by being filled with concrete through said through-holes.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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| JP6-124402 | 1994-05-13 | ||
| JP6124402A JPH07305433A (en) | 1994-05-13 | 1994-05-13 | Wall body |
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| CA2148677A1 true CA2148677A1 (en) | 1995-11-14 |
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| CA 2148677 Abandoned CA2148677A1 (en) | 1994-05-13 | 1995-05-04 | Wall member |
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