GB2171428A - A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings more especially ceramic tiles - Google Patents

A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings more especially ceramic tiles Download PDF

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GB2171428A
GB2171428A GB08601396A GB8601396A GB2171428A GB 2171428 A GB2171428 A GB 2171428A GB 08601396 A GB08601396 A GB 08601396A GB 8601396 A GB8601396 A GB 8601396A GB 2171428 A GB2171428 A GB 2171428A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/62—Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
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    • E04B1/68—Sealings of joints, e.g. expansion joints
    • E04B1/6815—Expansion elements specially adapted for wall or ceiling parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
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A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, more especially ceramic tiles, comprises two angular profiles (1) which extend parallel to one another with a spacing therebetween, the end shanks (11) of said angular profiles (1) being interconnected in a permanently resilient manner. These angular profiles (1) have a short end shank 11 and a thinner securing shank 12 which is less than 1.5 mm thick, said securing shank being longer than the end shank and having a rectangular cross-section, and openings 15 are provided in said securing shank. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings more especially ceramic tiles In order to prevent high stresses occurring in floor or wall coverings, more especially those made from rigid covering materials, such as ceramic tiles, it is usual practice to divide-up the area into sections by means of expansion joints. For this purpose, it is known to use angular profiles which have dissimilar shanks and may even be accommodated with their securing shanks-less than 1.5 mm thick-in the thin bedding layers beneath the ceramic tiles. The end shank, which is shorter than the securing shank, forms the boundary of the expansion joint. The joint itself is filled with permanently resilient material.
When these known angular profiles with dissimilar shanks are used, and prior to the ceramic tiles, mortar or adhesive layer being laid, it is necessary to align the profile portions, which define the joint, in an accurate manner relative to one another and to secure same in position, at least temporarily. In practice, when laying the coverings, there is a possible risk of the angular profiles being displaced towards one another, with the result that the end shanks will no longer extend parallel to one another, as required. It is also possible that, with inaccurate working, the two angular profiles which define the joint will be vertically offset from one another. If the ceramic coverings are grouted with grouting mortar in the grouting process, there is a danger that the mortar will flow into the open expansion joint.In amny cases, the subsequent sealing operation does not seal the joint permanently, with the result that there is a risk of moisture entering the joint.
Consequently, the invention seeks to propose a device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, more especially ceramic coverings, which device can produce such joints permanently and reliably in a simple and accurate manner.
According to the present invention there is provided a device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, more especially ceramic tiles, comprising angular profiles having a short end shank and a thinner securing shank which is less than 1.5 mm thick, said securing shank being longer than the end shank and having a rectangular cross-section, and openings being provided in said securing shank, in which two angular profiles are provided which extend parallel to one another with a spacing therebetween, the end shanks of said angular profiles being interconnected in a permanently resilient manner.
In such a case, two metal angular profiles of the above-mentioned type may be interconnected by means of pre-vulcanised profiles made of rubber or a similar plastics material.
Thus, the end shanks of such angular profiles are preferably interconnected by means of an upper rubber profile and a lower rubber profile, with a hollow intermediate cavity being formed therebetween, and the rubber profiles may be curved towards one another. Such an arrangement permits the two angular profiles to move relative to one another in the event of any stresses occurring.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device comprises two angular profiles which are made of plastics material, elastically resilient bridging connectors being made of the same plastics material and being designed to fit or be moulded on said angular profiles for the connection of the end shanks.
Such profiles may be produced as extrusion profiles. Angular profiles or partial profiles made of metal may be embedded in the angular profiles made of plastics material for reinforcing purposes.
After suitable preparation of the base, expansion joints can be easily formed in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings by means of the device according to the invention, which device has been previously manufactured industrially. This device according to the invention is introduced in predetermined lengths at the location envisaged for the formation of the expansion joint and secured in a known manner. Without permitting displacement of the shanks which define the joint, the coverings may be introduced in the thin bed process or in the mortar coating process. The previously formed resilient connection between the two angular profiles of the device according to the invention positively absorbs stresses which occur in the floor, more especially as it hardens or due to thermal influences.There is no possibility of the resilient connection separating, as is the case when filling conventional expansion joints with permanently resilient material. In addition, there is no need to introduce the sealing compound subsequently.
The invention is explained more fully hereinafter with reference to one embodiment which is illustrated. The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a device which has been previously manufactured industrially.
The device which is illustrated is a plastics material profile which can be manufactured in one piece and comprises the two angular profiles 1 made of plastics material, said angular profiles 1 having dissimilar shanks and being interconnected by means of elastically resilient connecting profiles or bridging members 3 and 4 respectively, which are made of the same plastics material. A cavity 2 is formed between these two bridging members.
Each angular profile portion 1 has a uniform securing shank 12, which is less than 1.5 mm thick and is provided with openings 15, and a thicker end shank 11 which is shorter than the securing shank 12 and extends substantially perpendicularly thereto. The internal connection is formed with a hollow groove 13 in the junction region. The outer walls 14 extend at an acute angle relative to the underside of the securing shank 12. The resilient bridge connector 3 is attached to the upper portion of the securing shanks 11, and the connecting profile 4 is mounted in the lower corner region of the angular profiles 1. These two connecting profiles 3 and 4 are curved towards one another.
It is also possible to form such a device from two metal profiles 1 which are permanently connected industrially by means of prevulcanised rubber profiles 3 and 4, respectively.
When the device is made of plastics material, it may be advantageous to reinforce the angular profiles with metal inserts if specific loading requirements are to be met.
An inwardly orientated widened portion may be provided at the upper end of each end shank to promote the laying of ceramic tiles.
To improve the connection of the covering material, adhering or clamping structures are disposed on the internal surfaces of the securing and/or end shanks.

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1. A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, more especially ceramic tiles, comprising angular profiles having a shirt end shank and a thinner securing shank which is less than 1.5 mm thick, said securing shank being longer than the end shank and having a rectangular cross-section, and openings being provided in said securing shank, in which two angular profiles are provided which extend parallel to one another with a spacing therebetween, the end shanks of said angular profiles being interconnected in a permanently resilient manner.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two angular profiles are made of metal and are interconnected by means of pre-vulcanised profiles (3,4) made of rubber or similar plastics materials.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the end shanks of the angular profiles are respectively interconnected by means of an upper resilient profile and a lower resilient profile with a hollow intermediate cavity being formed therebetween.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the rubber profiles are curved towards one another.
5. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two angular profiles are made of plastics material, elastically resilient bridging connectors being made of the same plastics material and being designed to fit on said angular profiles for the connection of the end shanks.
6. A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein angular profiles or partial profiles made of metal are embedded in the angular profiles made of plastics material.
7. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein each end shank of the profiles widens in the direction of the securing shank.
8. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the outer walls of the securing shank and end shank of each profile form an acute angle.
9. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the inwardly orientated widened portion is provided at the upper end of the end.shank of the profiles.
10. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein clamping or adhering structures are provided on the internal surfaces of the securing and/or end shanks of the profiles.
11. A device for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
GB08601396A 1985-02-01 1986-01-21 A plastics material profile for the formation of expansion joints in floors or walls provided with rigid coverings, more especially ceramic tiles. Expired GB2171428B (en)

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