IT201800003613A1 - TILE STRUCTURE - Google Patents

Description

Description of the Patent for Industrial Invention entitled: "TILE STRUCTURE"

DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a tile structure. Currently there are on the market a great variety of tiles made in the most varied materials and finishes.

The tiles can be laid or glued to the floor or, by means of supports, mounted on floating structures.

There are also various systems for the aesthetic cladding of facades with the most varied materials and finishes.

The aim of the present invention is to provide a new tile structure to be glued or positioned on the floor or wall, to be mounted on a floating structure or specific supports, which allows to contain and add new effects and aesthetic finishes with respect to traditional tiles or coatings.

Within the scope of this aim, an object of the invention is to provide a tile structure which also allows the addition of new techniques for the installation, scenography, maintenance, maintenance and care of these new systems of particular finishing materials. .

A further object of the present invention is to provide a structure which, due to its particular constructive characteristics, is capable of ensuring the greatest guarantees of reliability and safety in use.

This and other purposes, which will appear more clearly in the following, are achieved by a tile structure characterized in that it comprises a container body formed by a bottom and by side walls defining a cavity open at the top; said container body being configured to accommodate various accessories, such as caps, dividers, partitions, and various internal arrangements to which external arrangements can be added for the creation of a dedicated system for the type of aesthetic and functional finish chosen, such as live grass, sand , dirt, stones, water, light, and the like.

Further characteristics and advantages of the object of the present invention will become more evident through an examination of the description of a preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of the invention, illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the attached drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the tile structure of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a sectional view of the tile structure equipped with a transparent or blind upper cap that can be walked on to protect the internal contents of the tile;

Figure 3 is a sectional view of the tile structure equipped with an internal light source;

Figure 4 shows plan views of some embodiments of the cap;

Figures 5-8 are sectional side views illustrating some examples of laying systems for the tile structure according to the present invention;

Figures 9-13 are sectional side views illustrating some examples of application of the tile with the insertion of different materials;

Figure 14 is a sectional side view of an embodiment of the tile structure having various partitions inside to ensure the growth of living vegetation;

Figure 15 illustrates an example of a pedestrian surface made with the tile structure of the present invention;

Figure 16 illustrates an example of wall mounting;

figure 17 is a perspective view which schematically illustrates an example of embodiment of single or double-sided partition walls; Figure 18 is a perspective view which schematically illustrates an embodiment of a wall panel;

Figure 19 is a perspective view that schematically illustrates an example of the creation of a green island inside the house; Figure 20 is a perspective view which schematically illustrates an embodiment example comprising a frame to ensure convenient handling and maintenance;

Figures 21, 22, 23 and 24 illustrate further embodiments of the tile structure of the invention;

With particular reference to the numerical symbols of the aforesaid figures, the tile structure, according to the invention, generally indicated with the reference number 1, comprises a container body formed by a bottom 2 and by side walls 3 defining a cavity 4 open at the top.

The structure 1 can comprise an upper cap 5 adapted to close the cavity 4.

The structure 1 can also comprise one or more layered internal elements, schematically indicated in figure 1 and identified with the reference number 6, and various accessories, such as partitions 7.

In particular, the aforementioned dividers (6) of the tile of the invention are plate-like dividers, suitable for retaining the material collected in the aforementioned cavity (4), dividing it into mutually distinct layers.

For installation, the structure can include a series of external arrangements, such as supports 8.

The installation of the tile structure according to the present invention can take place in various ways, some of which are exemplified in Figures 5-8.

The installation can, for example, be carried out by gluing or fixing directly to the floor 100 or wall, as schematically illustrated in figure 5.

For example, the installation can be carried out by means of floating supports 81, fixed or adjustable, traditional standard or made ad hoc, as schematically illustrated in figure 6.

The installation can for example be carried out by means of spacers or perimeter blocks 82, as schematically illustrated in figure 7.

For example, the installation can be carried out by simple juxtaposition or by means of perimeter or corner joint systems, as schematically illustrated in figure 8.

Different solutions can be envisaged for different applications.

For example, in a wall mounting, of the type schematically illustrated in figure 16, structural anchoring and mounting solutions are used.

Figures 9-13 schematically show some examples of insertion of various materials.

Figure 9 shows a structure with inserted materials 61, for the growth of living vegetation.

Figure 10 shows a structure with inserted sea sand 62.

Figure 11 shows a structure with colored water 63 inserted.

Figure 12 shows a structure with inserted stones and aesthetic crushed stone 64.

Figure 13 shows a structure with inserted spheres and colored gems 65.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the tile structure equipped with a top cap 51 that can be walked on, transparent or opaque, which allows the internal contents of the tile to be protected.

Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the tile structure equipped with an internal light source 66 and a transparent, opalescent or satin top cap 52, which allows to create a luminous tile.

Through more or less covering screen printing or printed films, the luminous aesthetic possibilities of the product are increased by creating a light box that can also be walked on.

Figure 4 shows plan views of some embodiment examples of the top cap which can be, for example, a microperforated cap 53, a cap made of large mesh metal mesh 54, a cap with slots 55 or with larger holes 56 .

The hollow tile, the cap and the partitions can be made of plastic, metal, wood or any other material deemed useful in terms of aesthetics, functionality and cost.

The structure can be produced by injection molding, blow molding, sheet processing, deep drawing, laser cutting, punching or any other technology deemed useful for production needs.

The structure can be rigid, soft, hard, flexible, depending on the needs of use and the aesthetic and functional result to be obtained.

Figure 14 shows an example of the structure in which various partitions and accessories are placed to ensure the growth of living vegetation 9.

In this embodiment, the structure comprises an irrigation system, biological maintenance material, generation materials and a feeding system by means of lateral pressure grafts.

Advantageously, the structure also includes rigid dividers to divide, contain and retain and a more or less dense mesh top cap, keyed onto the tile to allow for any vertical assembly.

According to the example illustrated in Figure 14, the tile structure comprises in particular a top cap in a large mesh 54, a retaining soil 61, retaining connectors 67, a dividing layer consisting of a dense mesh 68 and comprising a filter membrane, an absorbent filter insulation layer 69 and a dense mesh net and lower filter membrane 70.

In this case, the lower support of the structure is provided with a floating support, through which a fluid transport system is arranged for easier maintenance and management.

The tile structure thus conceived makes it possible to create aesthetic pedestrian surfaces with play of colors and finishes with modularity dictated by the size of the tile.

The structure of the present invention makes it possible to create colored scenes by changing the tree consistency, paths with different intervals, heights and cuts, paths that can be walked on with blind tiles, luminous elements for recalling and signaling.

All this modulates the geographies of the pavements, obtaining innovative, temporary and variable effects as needed, as schematically illustrated in the example in Figure 15.

The maintenance can be carried out on site or outside, then bringing, at a later time, the defined and chosen geography.

Figure 16 shows an example of a possible application of facade wall cladding.

A rear structure anchored to the building allows the installation of the hollow tiles.

Depending on the case, the specially shaped cap allows the content to be blocked, preventing it from escaping and guaranteeing safety and functionality.

Also in this case colored scenographies mediated change of the tree consistency, different intervals, heights and cuts, luminous elements of recall and signaling will change the aesthetic and functional effects of the walls.

Figures 17-20 show further examples of application of the invention.

The hollow tile can be used to create single or double-sided partition walls, indicated with the reference number 11 in figure 17.

The tiles 1 can be mounted in a special frame to create a wall picture, indicated with the reference number 12 in figure 18.

The tiles 1 can be positioned horizontally to create a green island, indicated with the reference number 13 in figure 19, for example inside a house.

The tiles 1 can be superimposed in a frame, indicated with the reference number 14 in figure 20, to ensure convenient handling and maintenance.

The applications described above are only indicative within a variety of possible solutions.

Thus, for example, in the variant illustrated in figures 21 and 22 the shaped top cap 5 and the plate-like divider 6 are highlighted, the latter suitable for being locked inside the edge of the tile, so as to ensure the formation of a separator element. parallel to the tile surface. The cap 5 is also locked in position to allow different aesthetic solutions, as well as having the function of containing and protecting the content of the tile, in the use of the latter as a walkable or walkable surface. The cap 5 and the plate-like divider 6 can be transparent, opal, iron, plastic, mesh, fabric and the like. In the illustrated example, the partition 6 is in the form of a metal containment mesh 6a and as a retaining absorbent material 6b. For the cap, on the other hand, a perforated and shaped sheet metal with aesthetic functions can be suitable.

In the further variant of figures 23 and 24, the tile of the invention has an internal partition 7 which allows the tile to be divided in an orthogonal direction to the tile surface. Also in this case the cap 5 and the internal partition 7 can be transparent, opal, iron, plastic, mesh, fabric and the like.

According to the invention, all the components are keyed onto the tile structure by means of retention and fixing systems provided in the tile cavity.

In practice it has been found that the invention achieves the intended aim and objects.

In fact, a tile structure has been created which constitutes a container, with perimeter walls and a bottom, designed to accommodate a series of accessories such as caps, dividers, partitions and various internal predispositions to which a series of external predispositions can be added for the creation of a dedicated system for the type of aesthetic and functional finish chosen (live grass, sand, soil, stones, water, light, etc.).

Of course, the materials used, as well as the dimensions, may be any according to requirements.

Claims (15)

CLAIMS 1. Tile structure, characterized in that it comprises a container body formed by a bottom (2) and side walls (3) defining a cavity (4) open at the top. 2. Tile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that it provides a cap (5) for closing said cavity (4). 3. Structure according to claims 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that said container body is configured to house various accessories, such as caps (5), dividers (6), partitions (7) and various internal predispositions to which predispositions can be added external (8) for the creation of a dedicated system for the type of aesthetic and functional finish chosen, such as living grass, sand, soil, stones, water, light, and the like. 4. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises, in said cavity (4), various materials such as materials (61), for the growth of living vegetation, sea sand (62), colored water (63 ), aesthetic stones and crushed stone (64), colored spheres and gems (65). 5. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a top cap (51) that can be walked on, transparent or opaque, which allows the internal contents of the tile to be protected. 6. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an internal light source (66) and a transparent, opalescent or satin top cap (52); through more or less opaque serigraphs or printed films, the luminous aesthetic possibilities of the product are increased by creating a light box that can also be walked on. 7. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a top cap alternatively in the form of a micro-perforated cap (53), a cap made of large mesh metal mesh (54), a cap with slots (55), or plug with large holes (56). 8. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an irrigation system, biological maintenance material, generation materials and a feeding system by means of lateral pressure couplings; said structure including even rigid dividers to divide, contain and retain and a more or less dense mesh top cap, keyed onto the tile to allow for any vertical assembly. 9. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a top cap in large mesh 54, a retaining soil (61), retaining connectors (67), a dividing layer consisting of a mesh network dense (68) and comprising a filter membrane, an absorbent filter insulation layer (69) and a dense mesh net and lower filter membrane (70); said structure further comprising a floating support, through which a fluid transport system is arranged. 10. Tile structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that it is used alternatively to make facades, single or double-sided partition walls (11), to be mounted in a frame to make a wall panel (12), to be positioned horizontally to create a green island (13), to be superimposed in a frame (14), to ensure comfortable handling and maintenance. 11. Tile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned dividers (6) are plate-like dividers, suitable for retaining the material collected in the aforementioned cavity (4), dividing it into mutually distinct layers. 12. Tile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned partition (6) is formed by a metal containment mesh (6a) and by an absorbent retaining material 6b. 13. Tile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned internal partition (7) allows the tile to be divided orthogonally to the plane of the tile. 14. Tile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned cap (5) is formed by a perforated and shaped sheet with aesthetic and containment functions. 15. Structure according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow tile is provided with retention and fixing systems for said dividers and partitions.