ES1304441U - Tile laying accessory (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Tile laying accessory, for laying tiles on walls using spacers (2) and wedges (3), characterized in that it is formed by a container (1) that comprises a slot (4) in a straight wall, for where the perpendicular section of a separator (2) is inserted, fixed by a wedge (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Tile laying accessory

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present invention relates to a tile laying accessory that helps the operator work comfortably, reducing repeated movements, thereby improving ergonomics and reducing the risk of injury.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

In the state of the art, a procedure for laying tiles (hereinafter, only "tiles") is known in which the operator separates the tiles from the wall or floor using T-shaped separators. An example of these separators can be seen in ES1214135U (one of whose figures is provided as figure 1). The separator has a base from which a perpendicular section emerges with a central opening for the passage of a wedge. Thus, the tile is separated from the floor or wall by the thickness of the base, and is retained against the perpendicular section by the wedge. Due to this construction, a part of the perpendicular section protrudes from the tiles and must be cut later.

During the laying of the tiles, the operator places a paste or cement and a series of spacers on the floor or wall, places the tile against the paste and keeps it in position with the corresponding wedges. The wedge bases ensure that all tiles are the same distance from the floor or wall and therefore form a flat surface. Typically two spacers are placed on each side of the tile.

However, when the operator is placing the tiles on a wall, each one goes at a different height. Therefore, when picking up spacers, wedges and any other material from a container on the floor, you must successively bend down and rise until the wall is completely tiled. This results in tiring, repetitive movement, which can lead to injury.

The applicant is not aware of any accessories that solve these problems.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a tile laying accessory according to the claims.

The tile laying accessory is intended for laying tiles on walls using spacers and wedges. It is formed by a container comprising a slot in a straight wall. On this straight wall, a fixing means is attached to the wall, which is a separator such as those known in the art with the use already mentioned. To do this, the perpendicular section of a separator is inserted into the slot, and is fixed by a wedge. That is, the separator, in addition to embracing the tile, serves to grip the container, remaining supported by the tiles.

It must be considered that the specific model of spacer or wedge used is not relevant, since the dimensions are usually standard to ensure that the tiling is identical.

Other variants will be described later.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Perspective view of an example of a state-of-the-art separator, applicable in the invention.

Figure 2: Schematic section of an example of the accessory, with the tray separated to better appreciate the elements.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Below we briefly describe a way of carrying out the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of it.

The accessory shown in Figure 1 consists of a container (1), which may have a lid. The container (1) has dividing panels (10) to differentiate its interior and allow storage. different elements of the spacers (2), wedges (3), and other objects necessary for placing tiles on walls. If desired, it can have removable trays (11), which can be removed to modify the available space, quickly change the elements to be used, etc.

In at least one wall of the container (1) there is a slot (4) whose width is somewhat greater than the perpendicular section of a separator (2) of those used in tiling. If the container (1) is rectangular, the slot (4) will be on a larger side to reduce the turning moment.

In use, the operator will place the floor tiles first and, when at a suitable height, place a further spacer (2) between the tiles. It will place the corresponding wedge (3) in all the separators (2) except one, and pass the perpendicular section of that remaining separator (2) through the slot (4). At that moment you will place the wedge (3) to fix the container (1) to the tiles. The excess separator (2), for grip, is lost in the tiling, in an identical way to the other separators (2). Once the container (1) is removed, the operator manipulates it in the same way as the other separators.

This accessory therefore offers a way of joining the tiles that does not damage them, since it does not have to make any holes or rub against hard material. Furthermore, the fixing element is a spacer (2) available in large quantities, so that the operator can easily change the position of the accessory.

Claims (1)

1- Tile laying accessory, for laying tiles on walls using spacers (2) and wedges (3), characterized in that it is formed by a container (1) that comprises a slot (4) in a straight wall, for where the perpendicular section of a separator (2) is inserted, fixed by a wedge (3). 2- Tile placement accessory, according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (1) comprises a removable tray (11). 3- Tile placement accessory, according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (1) comprises dividing panels (10) of its interior.