GB2316960A - Interlocking brick - Google Patents

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GB2316960A
GB2316960A GB9617881A GB9617881A GB2316960A GB 2316960 A GB2316960 A GB 2316960A GB 9617881 A GB9617881 A GB 9617881A GB 9617881 A GB9617881 A GB 9617881A GB 2316960 A GB2316960 A GB 2316960A
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Nicholas Gerard Di Abhayasinha
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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
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2/04—Walls having neither cavities between, nor in, the solid elements
    • E04B2/06—Walls having neither cavities between, nor in, the solid elements using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position
    • E04B2/08—Walls having neither cavities between, nor in, the solid elements using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2002/0202—Details of connections
    • E04B2002/0204—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
    • E04B2002/0206—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections of rectangular shape
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2002/0202—Details of connections
    • E04B2002/0243—Separate connectors or inserts, e.g. pegs, pins or keys

Abstract

An interlocking brick has cuboidal projections A-D extending upwardly and downwardly from a cuboidal body portion, and beyond the ends thereof. The bricks interlock with each other and with filler bricks "E", which act as wall ties in a cavity wall construction and can have moulded designs on their faces. In a multi-storey construction, employing a reinforced concrete framework, the ends of the walls should be embedded in the framework.

Description

INTERU)CKING BRICK This invention relates to an interlocking brick.
The common brick is flat and cuboid shaped. Walls are built of such bricks and mortar whose strength and stability depends on several factors such as the quality of the bricks, the quality of the mortar, the type of bond and the skill of the builder. With weathering the mortar can crack and the bricks displaced. The wall is then weakened and it can collapse.
The present invention is a brick which differs in shape and size and the method of laying from the conventional brick. This brick is longer and has projections on its top, bottom and ends. The projections are an integral part of the brick. The bricks interlock with each other by means of these projections. The bricks can be laid with mortar or hot bitumen or a special waterproof glue with greater adhesion. The bitumen will also serve as a damp proof course. The interlocking brick can be made of clay or concrete or with any other natural or synthetic material.
A special embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures la and ib show the side elevation of the interlocking brick; Figure 2 shows the end elevation; Figure 3 shows the plan view; Figure 4 shows the isometric view; Figure 5 illustrates the design of the wall when constructed with interlocking bricks; Figure 6 illustrates in perspective a single wall constructed with interlocking bricks incorporating a corner joint; and Figure 7 illustrates in perspective a cavity wall constructed with interlocking bricks.
Referring to the drawings in Figures 1 and 4, the interlocking brick has as its special features a projection A on the top, a projection B on the bottom, and projections C and D at the ends, cuboid in shape.
In the model shown in Figure la, its dimensions are: length lOOOmm, height 300mm, width lOOmm. However, the dimensions may be scaled up or scaled down according to the need and use, as shown in Figure ib.
In Figures 5, 6, and 7 the brick E is a 'filler' brick. It may be a cube of dimensions lOOxlOOxlOOmm or a cuboid of dimensions lOOxlOOx 200mm or lOOxlOOx300mm. Its face may be plain or have a moulded design such as a flower, for aesthetics, as shown in Figures 5,6 and 7.
In a single wall construction with the interlocking brick, the width of the brick could be 200mm or even 300mm for greater stability. The filler brick dimensions should also then vary accordingly to: lOOxlOOx200mm or lOOxlOOx300mm.
In cavity wall construction the filler brick is of dimension lOOxlOOx300 mm. It sits across the cavity on the corresponding points of the inter locking bricks, as shown in Figure 7. The Filler brick will in effect tie the two walls together for greater strength and stability. The cavity width is lOOmm.
In multi-storey complexes the framework of the building should be in reinforced concrete with the ends of the interlocking walls enbedde'd in the concrete framework during the construction stage.

Claims (8)

1 The interlocking brick is long and has cuboid shaped projections on its top, bottom and the ends. The projections are an integral part of the brick. The bricks interlock with each other by means of these projections, and with the 'filler' brick E, when laid, as shown in figures 5, 6 and 7.
2 The interlocking brick as claimed in claim 1 can be made of clay, concrete or any other natural or synthetic material.
3 The interlocking brick as claimed in claim 1 or 2 can be laid with mortar or with hot bitumen or with a special waterproof glue for greater adhesion.
4 The 'filler' brick as claimed in claim 1 can be cube or cuboid shaped according to need as shown in figures 5, 6 and 7, with appropriate dimensions.
5 The 'filler' brick as claimed in claim 1 or 4 has the additional function of a wall tie in cavity wall construction, as shown in figure 7.
6 The face of the filler brick as claimed in claim 1, 4 or 5 can have a moulded design such as a flower as shown in figures 5, 6 and 7.
7 In multi-storey buildings the framework is in reinforced concrete with the ends of the interlocking brick walls as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 embedded in the concrete framework during construction.
8 An interlocking brick substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1 to 7 of the accompanying drawings.
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CN108360731A (en) * 2018-02-11 2018-08-03 安徽省家好家节能门窗有限公司 A kind of thermal-insulating waterproof formula sheathing tile

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GB119087A (en) * 1917-09-20 1918-09-20 William Henry Kenyon A Stepped Brick for the Walls of Buildings and Acid Plants.
GB122486A (en) * 1918-01-25 1919-01-27 Accrington Brick And Tile Comp Improvements in or relating to Walls or Structures Built of Bricks.
GB229149A (en) * 1924-05-06 1925-02-19 Charles Frederick Bamford Building blocks
GB259061A (en) * 1925-11-23 1926-10-07 Julius Klingelhoefer Improvements in hollow walls
GB1499993A (en) * 1975-09-09 1978-02-01 Wfj Constr Co Ltd Constructional blocks
GB2152968A (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-08-14 Donald Wood Interlocking building blocks
US4633639A (en) * 1983-12-05 1987-01-06 Deimen Michael L Construction block

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB119087A (en) * 1917-09-20 1918-09-20 William Henry Kenyon A Stepped Brick for the Walls of Buildings and Acid Plants.
GB122486A (en) * 1918-01-25 1919-01-27 Accrington Brick And Tile Comp Improvements in or relating to Walls or Structures Built of Bricks.
GB229149A (en) * 1924-05-06 1925-02-19 Charles Frederick Bamford Building blocks
GB259061A (en) * 1925-11-23 1926-10-07 Julius Klingelhoefer Improvements in hollow walls
GB1499993A (en) * 1975-09-09 1978-02-01 Wfj Constr Co Ltd Constructional blocks
US4633639A (en) * 1983-12-05 1987-01-06 Deimen Michael L Construction block
GB2152968A (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-08-14 Donald Wood Interlocking building blocks

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN108360731A (en) * 2018-02-11 2018-08-03 安徽省家好家节能门窗有限公司 A kind of thermal-insulating waterproof formula sheathing tile

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