JP3068972U - Decorative blocks - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a decorative block capable of performing an attaching operation accurately and quickly according to a desired arrangement pattern. SOLUTION: In a state where a plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 obtained by processing natural stone into slices are arranged and arranged, a connecting member 23 is provided on the back surface 11b to 22b side of the small blocks 11 to 22.
Glue. Then, the decorative block 1 in which the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 are connected at the predetermined connection intervals L1 and L2.
It can be set to 0.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a decorative block for decorating a wall surface of a building, for example.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, various types of decorative blocks, such as natural stones, have been pasted in various arrangement patterns on the walls, sidewalks and parks of buildings. Walls of a building decorated with a decorative block can improve the aesthetics.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, conventional decorative blocks are manufactured in units of one sheet. Therefore, when decorating a wall or the like, it is necessary to apply an adhesive to the wall and then paste them one by one sequentially. there were.

[0004] Therefore, there has been a problem that the efficiency of the sticking operation is extremely low, particularly when decoration is applied over a wide range or when the size of the decoration block is small. In addition, when the number of necessary decorative blocks is large, there is a problem that storage and transportation of the blocks are troublesome. Furthermore, it is difficult to decorate the image exactly as desired by the user in the desired arrangement pattern, and it is difficult to decorate the image with a beautiful appearance.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems existing in the conventional technology, and its purpose is to accurately and quickly perform a sticking operation according to a desired arrangement pattern. To provide a decorative block that can be used.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is an assembly of blocks in which a plurality of blocks are connected by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member Is adhered to the outer surface of the block.

The invention according to claim 2 is an assembly of blocks in which a plurality of blocks are connected by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member is fitted into a groove formed on an outer surface of the block. The gist is that at least the groove is filled with an adhesive and bonded.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the groove is formed such that a cross-sectional shape of the groove increases from the opening to the bottom. Make a summary.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the connecting member is connected to one of a mesh-like member and a string-like member. The point is that it has been done.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the connecting member is a flexible member. And According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the connecting member is a cuttable member.

[0011] The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the block is one of a natural stone and a sliced natural stone. That is the gist.

[0012]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 (First Embodiment) An embodiment of a decorative block according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 shows a decorative block according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the decoration block 10 is composed of twelve small blocks 11 to 22 each formed as a rectangular parallelepiped having a substantially square outer peripheral shape on each of a front surface 11a to 22a and a back surface 11b to 22b. It is arranged in four rows and three rows.

In each embodiment, the “vertical direction” of the decorative block 10 indicates the arrangement direction of the small blocks 11, 12, 13, and the “horizontal direction” indicates the small blocks 11, 14, 14. 17 and 20 show the arrangement direction.

A connecting member 23 for connecting the small blocks 11 to 22 is embedded in a resin layer 24 on each of the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b which are the outer surfaces of the small blocks 11 to 22. 11 to 22 are connected to each other at predetermined intervals L1 and L2. That is, the connecting member 23 is bonded to the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 12 with resin. Therefore, the decorative block 10 in the present embodiment is an aggregate of twelve small blocks 11 to 22 connected by the connecting members 23 in four rows and three rows, and the overall shape is the front and back surfaces. Is a rectangular parallelepiped with an approximately rectangular shape.

The small blocks 11 to 22 are formed by molding natural stone into a desired shape. In the present embodiment, the front and back surfaces 11 a to 22 a and 11 b to 22 b are formed into a substantially square shape and have a desired thickness. It is processed into a slice at L3. The surfaces 11a to 22a of the small blocks 11 to 22 are designed surfaces having a pattern (not shown), and are also subjected to gloss processing and water repellent processing.

The connecting member 23 is a flexible member (eg, a rubber net, a vinyl net, or a synthetic resin net) formed in a net shape (net shape), and includes four vertical members. It is composed of strings 23a to 23d and three horizontal strings 23e to 23g. The vertical cords 23a to 23d are vertically attached to the small blocks 11 to 22, and the horizontal cords 23e to 23g are attached to the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical and horizontal centers of the small blocks 11 to 22, respectively. Have been. Therefore, by utilizing the flexibility of the connecting member 23, the connecting intervals L1 and L2 between the adjacent small blocks 11 to 22 can be freely expanded and contracted within a range of approximately 0 (zero) to L1 (or L2). Has become. That is, in the decorative block 10 according to the present embodiment, the size of the decorative block 10 in the vertical and horizontal directions is reduced by a maximum of 2 × connection interval L1 in the vertical direction and a maximum of 3 × connection interval L2 in the horizontal direction. be able to.

Further, the connecting member 23 has such an extent that the decorative block 10 is not broken by its own weight when the decorative block 10 is carried (for example, when two workers carry both ends). Has strength. Further, the connecting member 23 is a member that can be cut by a cutting tool such as a knife or scissors. Therefore, by cutting the connecting member 23, the shape of the decorative block 10 (the arrangement pattern of the small blocks 11 to 22) can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the connecting members 23 (horizontal cords 23e to 23g) arranged in the connecting interval L2 between the small blocks 17 to 19 and the small blocks 20 to 22 are cut by the cutting tool. Then, the small blocks 11 to 19 are aligned and arranged in three rows and columns, and the overall shape can be a decorative block having a substantially square outer peripheral shape on both front and back surfaces.

Next, a method for manufacturing the decorative block 10 will be described. First, twelve small blocks 11 to 22 formed into a desired shape are prepared. Then, the small blocks 11 to 22 are arranged in a mold having the same shape as the decoration block 10, the upper side thereof being opened, and the interior thereof being partitioned by the connection intervals L1 and L2. At this time, the small blocks 11 to 22 are arranged such that the back surfaces 11b to 22b are on the opening side, that is, on the upper side.

Next, after arranging the connecting member 23 on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22, the molten resin is poured from the opening side of the mold, and the molten resin is dried and hardened in that state. Then, with the curing of the molten resin, a resin layer 24 is formed on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22, and the connecting member 23 is buried in the resin layer 24. .

Thereafter, when the small blocks 11 to 22 are removed from the mold, the small blocks 11 to 22 can complete the decorative block 10 connected by the connecting members 23 on the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b thereof. it can. By flattening the resin layer 24 formed on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22, the back surfaces 11b to 22b are flattened and the thickness of the decorative block 10 is made uniform. .

Next, a mode of decorating a wall surface of a building using the decorative block 10 will be described. First, the required number of decorative blocks 10 for the size of the wall surface is prepared. Then, after applying the adhesive to the wall surface, for example, two workers hold the decorative block 10 and affix it to the wall surface. At this time, since the thickness of the decorative block 10 is uniform, the attached decorative block 10 does not have an uneven shape. In addition, the decorative block 10 can be stuck to the wall surface without any gap by cutting the decorative block 10 or reducing the connection intervals L1 and L2 as necessary.

The joint spaces L1, L2 of the decorative blocks 10 are filled with joint mortar to complete the decoration of the wall surface. Therefore, the wall surface decorated with the decoration block 10 can improve its aesthetic appearance.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) Since the decorative block 10 is formed by connecting a plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 with a connecting member 23, a plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 can be pasted at a time, thereby improving work efficiency. It can be significantly improved. In addition, it is possible to decorate precisely and neatly according to a predetermined arrangement pattern. Further, since the storage and transport can be performed in a connected state, the handling of the decorative block 10 can be facilitated.

(2) Since the connecting members 23 for connecting the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 are adhered with resin, the decorative block 10 can be easily manufactured and can be manufactured at low cost.

(3) Since the connecting members 23 for connecting the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 are formed in a net shape, the connecting members 23 can be easily arranged when the decorative block 10 is manufactured.

(4) Since the connecting member 23 for connecting the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 is a flexible member, the size of the decorative block 10 in the vertical and horizontal directions is determined by the range of the connecting intervals L1 and L2. It can be freely expanded and contracted within. Therefore, decoration in a narrow space can be easily performed.

(5) Since the connecting members 23 that connect the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 are cuttable members, the arrangement pattern of the manufactured decorative blocks 10 can be easily changed.

(6) Since the small blocks 11 to 22 constituting the decorative block 10 are made of natural stone, a natural texture can be given to the decorative surface. (7) Since the small blocks 11 to 22 are formed by processing natural stone into slices, the handling of the natural stone is facilitated, and the production of the decorative block 10 can be facilitated.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following embodiments, when the configuration is the same as that of the embodiment described above, the same reference numeral is assigned and the duplicated description is omitted.

The decoration block 25 of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the connection member 26 for connecting the small blocks 11 to 22 constituting the block 25. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the connecting member 26 is composed of a flexible string-shaped vertical connecting member 26a and a horizontal connecting member 26b, and both connecting members 26a and 26b are arranged one by one in vertical and horizontal directions. These are buried in the resin layer 24 one by one. The vertical connecting member 26b is bonded to the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical direction, and the horizontal connecting member 26b is bonded to the small blocks 11 to 22 at substantially the center of the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical and horizontal directions. . Also, by utilizing the flexibility of the two connecting members 26a and 26b, the decorative block 25 becomes self-expanding and contracting within the range of the connecting intervals L1 and L2 as in the first embodiment. I have.

As in the first embodiment, the connecting member 25 has such a strength that it does not break due to the weight of the decorative block 25 when the decorative block 25 is carried. Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the connecting member 25 is a cuttable member, and the arrangement pattern of the decorative block 25 can be arbitrarily changed by cutting the connecting member 25. It has become.

Next, a method for manufacturing the decorative block 10 will be described. In the following embodiments, when the same procedure as the method of manufacturing the decorative block of the embodiment described above is used, the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the connecting member 26 is arranged on the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b of the small blocks 11 to 22 arranged in the mold. That is, after the horizontal connecting members 26b are arranged one by one in the horizontal direction, the vertical connecting members 26a are arranged one by one in the vertical direction. At this time, the two connecting members 26a and 26b are in a state of being superimposed at substantially the center of the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical and horizontal directions.

Next, the molten resin is poured from the opening side of the mold, and the molten resin is dried and cured in that state. When the molten resin is cured, a resin layer 24 is formed on the back surfaces 11b to 22b, and both connecting members 26a and 26b are embedded in the resin layer 24 in a superposed state.

Thereafter, when the mold is removed from the mold, the decorative block 25 connected by the connecting member 26 can be completed. The decorative block 25 according to the present embodiment manufactured as described above can decorate a wall surface of a building in the same manner as the decorative block 10 according to the first embodiment.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1), (2), (4) to (7) of the first embodiment. (8) Since a string-shaped member is used as the connecting member 26 for connecting the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22, it is not necessary to manufacture the connecting member 26 in a net shape, and the manufacturing cost of the decorative block 25 is reduced. Can be lowered.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The decoration block 27 of the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the form of adhesion of the connecting member 23 for connecting the small blocks 11 to 22 constituting the block 27.

That is, a vertical groove 28 and a horizontal groove 29 as grooves for disposing the connecting member 23 are formed on the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b of the small blocks 11 to 22 constituting the decoration block 27. The grooves 28 and 29 are formed in a substantially cross shape so that the grooves 28 and 29 intersect at substantially the center of the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, the vertical cords 23a to 23d constituting the connecting member 23 are arranged in the vertical groove 28, and the horizontal cords 23e to 23g are arranged in the horizontal groove 29. Then, in a state where the connecting member 23 is disposed inside the grooves 28 and 29, the connecting member 23 is adhered by the resin layer 24 formed on the back surface 11b to 22b side.

In this embodiment, since both grooves 28 and 29 are formed in a substantially cross shape, the small block 11 is formed by using the vertical connecting member 26a and the horizontal connecting member 26b in the second embodiment. To 22 can also be connected.

FIG. 4 shows another form of the vertical groove 28 and the horizontal groove 29. FIG. 4 shows only the lateral groove 29. In FIG. 4 (a), the cross-sectional shape of both grooves 28, 29 is substantially triangular, and the interval between the inner peripheral surfaces of the grooves 28, 29 is from the opening 30 side of the grooves 28, 29 to the bottom side It is gradually widened toward. Further, the cross-sectional shape of both grooves 28 and 29 in FIG. It has a substantially elliptical shape with longer sides longer than the interval between the peripheral surfaces.

Therefore, when the vertical groove 28 and the horizontal groove 29 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are used, the distance between the inner peripheral surfaces of the two grooves 28 and 29 toward the opening 30 side is increased. Because of the narrowing, peeling of the resin layer 24 can be reliably suppressed.

Next, a method for manufacturing the decorative block 27 will be described. First, the connecting members 23 are arranged in the vertical grooves 28 and the horizontal grooves 29 on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22 arranged in the mold.

Next, the molten resin is poured into the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b from the opening side of the mold so that the inside of the grooves 28 and 29 is filled with the molten resin. Then, when the molten resin is cured, a resin layer 24 is formed on the back surfaces 11b to 22b, and the connecting member 23 is buried in a state of being disposed in the grooves 28 and 29.

Thereafter, when the mold is removed from the mold, the decorative block 27 connected by the connecting member 23 can be completed. The decorative block 27 of the present embodiment manufactured as described above can decorate the wall surface of the building in the same manner as the decorative blocks 10 and 25 of the first and second embodiments.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (7) of the first embodiment. (9) Since the connecting member 23 for connecting the plurality of small blocks 11 to 22 is adhered while being arranged inside the vertical grooves 28 and the horizontal grooves 29 formed in the small blocks 11 to 22, the connection is performed. The member 23 can be securely bonded, and peeling of the connecting member 23 can be suppressed. Further, the thickness of the resin layer 24 on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22 can be reduced, and the thickness of the entire decoration block 27 can be reduced.

The above embodiments may be modified as follows. In each of the above embodiments, the decoration blocks 10, 25, and 27 are configured by arranging twelve small blocks 11 to 22 in four rows in the vertical direction and three rows in the horizontal direction. The number and arrangement of the blocks 11 to 22 may be changed.

In the above embodiments, the connecting members 23 and 26 are adhered to the back surfaces 11 b to 22 b of the small blocks 11 to 22, but the other outer surfaces 11 a to 11 b of the small blocks 11 to 22. 22a or may be adhered to the side surface.

In the first and second embodiments, the connecting members 23 and 26 are bonded in a state of being embedded in the resin layer 24, but are not embedded in the resin layer 24 but are small blocks. It may be just adhered to the back surfaces 11b to 22b of 11 to 22. Also in the third embodiment, the resin is filled only in the grooves 28 and 29 on the back surfaces 11b to 22b of the small blocks 11 to 22 without forming the resin layer 24, and the connecting member 23 is formed. You may adhere.

In the above embodiments, both the front and back surfaces of the small blocks 11 to 22 are formed to be substantially square, but may be changed to the shapes shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (f). FIG. 5A shows a decorative block in which nine small blocks 31 whose front and back surfaces are substantially circular are connected in three rows each in the vertical and horizontal directions by the connecting member 23. FIG. 5B shows a decorative block in which twelve small blocks 32 having substantially elliptical front and back surfaces are connected in three vertical and four horizontal rows by the connecting member 23. FIG. 5C shows a decorative block in which nine small blocks 33 each having a substantially polygonal (hexagonal) surface on both sides are connected by the connecting member 23 in each of three rows and columns. The shape is not limited to a hexagon, but may be a triangle, a pentagon, or the like. FIG. 5D shows a decorative block in which nine small blocks 34 each having a front and back surface in a substantially crescent shape are connected in three rows each in the vertical and horizontal directions by the connecting member 23. FIG. 5 (e) shows a decorative block in which nine small blocks 35 each having a front and rear surface formed of a free curved line are connected in three rows and three rows by the connecting member 23. FIG. 5F shows a decorative block in which nine small blocks 36 having different shapes on the front and back sides are connected by the connecting member 23 in three rows each in the vertical and horizontal directions.

In the decorative blocks 10, 25, 27 of the above embodiments and the decorative blocks shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F, the connecting members 23, 26 are composed of the small blocks 11 to 22, 31. Although they are arranged at substantially the center positions in the vertical and horizontal directions of ~ 36, they may not be arranged at the substantially center positions as shown in FIG. The small blocks 11 to 22 and 31 to 36 may be connected to at least one other small block 11 to 22 and 31 to 36 by connecting members 23 and 26.

In the above embodiments, the entire shape of the decorative blocks 10, 25, 27 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape on both the front and back sides, but is changed to the entire shape shown in FIGS. You may. FIG. 6 (a) shows a decorative rectangular block 37 whose front and back surfaces are substantially rectangular, and which are connected by the connecting members 23 in an array pattern in which the entire shape of the aggregate is substantially circular. Block 38 is shown. FIG. 6B shows a decorative block 39 in which the small blocks 37 are connected by the connecting members 23 in an array pattern having a substantially elliptical overall shape. FIG. 6C shows a decorative block 40 in which the small blocks 37 are connected by the connecting members 23 in an arrangement pattern in which the overall shape is substantially polygonal (triangle). The overall shape is not limited to a triangle, but may be a pentagon, a hexagon, or the like. FIG. 6D shows a decorative block 41 in which the small blocks 37 are connected by the connecting members 23 in an array pattern having a substantially fan-shaped overall shape. FIG. 6 (e) shows a decorative block 42 in which the small blocks 37 are connected by the connecting member 26 in an array pattern having a substantially arc shape as a whole. FIG. 6F shows a decorative block 43 in which the small blocks 37 are connected by the connecting members 26 in an array pattern having a substantially wave-like (waveform) overall shape. The small block 37 may be connected using either the connecting member 23 or the connecting member 26 (the vertical connecting member 26a and the horizontal connecting member 26b).

In the first and third embodiments, the mesh spacing of the connecting members 23 may be small. That is, the vertical cords 23a to 23d and the horizontal cords 23e to 23g constituting the connecting member 23 may not be arranged at substantially the center positions of the small blocks 11 to 22 in the vertical and horizontal directions.

In the above embodiments, the connecting members 23 and 26 are adhered to all the small blocks 11 to 22 arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. For example, in the vertical direction, all the small blocks 11 to The connecting members 23 and 26 may be bonded to the base 22 and the connecting members 23 and 26 may be bonded in the horizontal direction at a predetermined interval (for example, one block).

In the above embodiments, the decorative blocks 10, 25, and 27 are made of sliced natural stones, but may be made of natural stones that have not been sliced. Further, the decorative blocks 10, 25, 27 may be made of a material such as concrete, ceramic (langer, glass, pottery), or metal.

[0056]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the attaching operation can be performed accurately and quickly according to a desired arrangement pattern.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the separation of the connecting member adhered to the block. According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 3, when the connecting member is formed in a mesh shape, it can be produced at the time of manufacturing the decorative block. The connecting members can be easily arranged, and when the members are formed in a string shape, the connecting members can be inexpensive.

According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the decorative block can be freely adjusted within the range of the connection interval of the connection member. Can be stretched.

According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5, it is possible to easily change the entire shape of the decorative block. .

According to the invention as set forth in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 6, a natural texture can be given to the decorative surface, and a sliced shape can be obtained. By using natural stone, the handling of natural stone can be facilitated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A is a plan view showing a decorative block according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a front view showing the decorative block.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a decorative block according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a decorative block according to a third embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a front view showing the decorative block, and FIG. 3C is a side view showing the decorative block.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing another embodiment of the vertical and horizontal grooves in the third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing another example of the shape of the small block constituting the decorative block.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the arrangement pattern of the decorative blocks.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... decorative block, 11-22 ... small block as block, 11a-22a ... surface as outer surface, 11
b to 22b: back surface as outer surface, 23, 26 ... connecting member, 28 ... vertical groove as groove, 29 ... horizontal groove as groove, 3
0 ... Opening.

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A decorative block comprising a block assembly in which a plurality of blocks are connected by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member is bonded to an outer surface of the block. 2. An assembly of blocks in which a plurality of blocks are connected by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member is inserted into a groove formed on an outer surface of the block, and at least an adhesive is provided in the groove. Decorative blocks that are filled and glued. 3. The decorative block according to claim 2, wherein the groove is formed such that a cross-sectional shape of the groove increases from an opening side to a bottom side. 4. The connection member according to claim 1, wherein the connection member is one of a net-like member and a string-like member.
The decorative block according to any one of the above. 5. The decorative block according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is a member having flexibility. 6. The decorative block according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is a cuttable member. 7. The decorative block according to claim 1, wherein the block is one of a natural stone and a sliced natural stone.