GB2470460A

GB2470460A - Pin sheeting arrangement

Info

Publication number: GB2470460A
Application number: GB201007118A
Authority: GB
Inventors: David Abraham
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-05-06
Filing date: 2010-04-29
Publication date: 2010-11-24
Also published as: GB0907773D0; GB201007118D0

Abstract

A double-sided pin sheeting arrangement used to facilitate and improve the joining together of different materials comprising: a thin central sheeting 3 with spikes or pins 1 attached on either side. The pins 1 can be attached to sheeting through butt or stud welding. Also disclosed is a single sided arrangement in which spikes or pins are attached to a single side of the sheeting.

Description

DOUBLE AND SINGLE SIDED PIN SHEETING/TAPE This invention relates to a method of joining a variety of materials together.

When joining materials such as wood, and wood and plaster together using an adhesive, it is common for the parts to move out of place due to the slippery nature of the adhesive. It is common practice to hold the parts in place with clamps, fasteners, tape, etc., for several hours, until the adhesive sets. Bonding materials such as wood with glue can be quite effective. However, the joint can be vulnerable when a twisting force is applied. Also, glue can be ineffective on end-grain surfaces or wood with small surface areas. Gluing materials such as plaster can be problematic particularly if the surface is unsound.

Double sided adhesive tape is sometimes used for joining together dissimilar materials such as metal and wood. Again, slippage can occur, particularly when a twisting force is applied.

The present invention has therefore been made in view of the conventional problems as mentioned above.

The main object of the present invention is to prevent slippage when joining materials together.

It is a further objective to provide a method of joining materials securely with the ability to withstand a higher twisting load compared with adhesives alone.

It is yet another objective to provide reduced clamping time.

The above objectives are achieved as follows: To overcome the above-mentioned problems, the present invention proposes an arrangement of pins, attached via a butt or stud welding process to thin flexible sheeting or tape. Holes may be incorporated to allow adhesive to pass through. The thin and flexible sheeting or tape is structured to adhere to adhesive solutions or be of an adhesive nature. The pins are arranged in groups to allow the pins to be hit easily without bending, and are attached to either one side (single sided pins) or both sides (double sided pins). The sheeting may be cut with scissors to the desired size from a sheet, or may be used in the form of a roll or an adhesive tape.

The invention will be further described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an arrangement of double-sided pins, in the form of a strip cut from a larger sheet.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a double-sided pin arrangement in the form of a strip cut from a larger sheet.

FIG. 3 shows a double-sided pin prior to butt welding.

FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of a double-sided pin arrangement in the form of a sheet.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an arrangement of single-sided pins, in the form of tape.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a single-sided pin arrangement in the form of tape.

FIG. 7 shows a single-sided pin prior to stud or butt welding.

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of a single-sided pin arrangement in the form of tape.

FIG. 9 shows perspective views of a double-sided strip pinned with a hammer.

FIG. 10 shows a plan view of a double-sided strip prior to pinning.

FIG. 11 shows a block and a hammer hitting a group of pins.

FIG. 12 shows plan views of various size combinations cut from a larger sheet.

Referring to Figures 1 -12, there are shown arrangements of double-sided and single-sided pins I attached to sheeting or tape 3 through a butt or stud welding process. The disc-shaped flanges 5 contact each other through holes 4. Since the flanges 5 are slightly larger than the holes 4, this leaves a "residue area" on the flanges 5, which allows for the sheeting or tape 3 to be sandwiched, using a butt or stud welding process, between the flanges 5. This sandwiching should be tight enough that the flanges 5 are effectively embedded into the sheet or tape 3. Holes 2 may be incorporated to allow adhesive to pass through. The thin and flexible sheeting or tape 3 is structured to adhere to adhesive solutions or be of an adhesive nature.

The sheeting may be cut with scissors to the desired size from a sheet, or be used in the form of a roll or an adhesive tape.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a strip cut from a larger sheet. The double sided pin arrangement would be suitable for joining soft materials such as wood and wood and plaster etc, together. The pins 1 are organised into groups to allow the head of the hammer, block or special tool to hit several or more at the same time so that bending of the pins does not occur. Gaps adjacent to the groups of pins I prevent interference from other groups when striking with the head of the hammer and also allow the sheeting to be cut with scissors. The holes 2 allow adhesive to pass through, although they could possibly be removed and replaced with an adhesive of a type that is used for double sided tape. Figure 2 shows a front view with the pins preferably butt welded. Butt welding is a metal welding process in which round or profile stock is welded end to end. The flanges 5 sandwich the central sheeting 3 and embed during the welding process to allow the thickness of the sheeting to stay constant. The holes 4 allow contact between the flanges 5 of the two pins I and ensure that an electric current passes through, which is needed for the welding process to initiate. Figure 3 shows the two pins I with disc-shaped flanges 5 and central sheeting with holes 4, prior to butt welding. Figure 4 is plan view of the present invention in the form of a sheet, showing one of many possible arrangements between the pins I and holes 2 of the sheeting. Strips may be cut with scissors to the desired size from the sheet. Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a strip of tape. The single sided pin arrangement may be of an adhesive type similar to double sided tape and would be suitable for joining together dissimilar materials such as metal and wood securely. Due to its "tighter" grain surface metal or plastic has a tendency to adhere well to adhesive tape but wood with a "looser" grain surface does not.

Therefore a secure bond would exist using a single sided pin arrangement on a soft material such as wood and a harder type of material with a tighter grain such as metal or plastic. The pins could have barbs or ridges to provide an improved grip. Figure 6 shows a front view of a single-sided pin arrangement in the form of tape, stud or butt welded. Figure 7 shows the pins I with disc-shaped flanges 5 and tape with holes 4, prior to butt or stud welding. The flanges 5 sandwich the tape 3 and embed during the welding process. Figure 8 is an approximate life-size plan view of the present invention in the form of an adhesive tape. It would be easy-read therefore that the welding processes would use very low voltages and currents. The tape could be made in various widths, for example widths one or two or more groups of pins. Figure 9 shows the process of application of a strip of double-sided pin sheeting. Figure 10 shows a strip of double-sided pin sheeting prior to use. Figure 11 shows a block and a hammer hitting a group of pins. The pins I are organised into groups to allow the head of the hammer or a block to hit several or more at the same time so that bending of the pins does not occur. Figure 12 show some of the combinations of shapes cut from a rectangular sheet.

Further modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A double-sided pin sheeting arrangement used to facilitate and improve the joining together of soft materials such as wood and plaster etc, comprising: a thin central sheeting with spikes or pins attached on each side in groups to allow the pins to be hit easily without bending.
2. A single-sided pin sheeting arrangement used to facilitate and improve the joining together of materials with dissimilar structures such as wood and metal etc, comprising: a thin sheeting with spikes or pins attached on one side in groups to allow the pins to be hit easily without bending.
3. A double-sided and/or single-sided pin sheeting arrangement according to claims 1 and 2, in which the pins are formed and attached to the central sheeting via a butt or stud welding process.
4. A double-sided and/or single-sided pin sheeting arrangement according to any of the preceding claims, in which holes are incorporated to allow adhesive to pass through.
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