JPH0732077U - tile - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a tile 1 capable of significantly improving the drainage efficiency of a bathroom or a road surface. [Structure] The tile 1 has a proper number of through holes 2 penetrating in the thickness direction, and a spacer 4 is interposed between the tile 1 and an attachment site 3 such as the ground surface or a wall surface to form a water / ventilation space 5. It is characterized in that it is formed. When this tile 1 is used on the floor or sidewalk of a bathroom, most of the water that has fallen on the tile 1 flows through the through holes 2 into the water / ventilation space 5, and the tile 1
Water is instantly drawn from the top. The water that has flowed into the water passage / ventilation space 5 is guided to the drainage passage and drained.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a tile to be attached to a building or a road surface.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Most of the conventional tiles have a flat plate shape or a shape in which irregularities for decoration are formed on the surface, and are directly attached to a floor, a wall of a building, or a place to be attached such as a road surface. Thus, the conventional bathroom with tiles has a structure in which a drainage port is provided in a part of the floor and the floor is inclined toward the drainage port. The tiled road surface has a drainage ditch at the edge of the sidewalk, and the sidewalk is slightly inclined toward the drainage ditch.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As mentioned above, it is necessary to set a gentle slope in the bathroom and road surface so that there is no hindrance to use, and there was the problem that it took time until the water flowed into the drain, etc., resulting in poor drainage. Needless to say, there is a high risk of slipping and falling if the floor or road surface is wet, so there has been a strong need for improvement measures to improve water handling. The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a tile capable of significantly improving drainage efficiency of a bathroom or a road surface.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a proper number of through holes penetrating in the thickness direction, and a spacer is provided between the ground and a wall surface and an adhered portion to form a water / ventilation space. Providing tiles to be formed. Further, a non-slip convex portion may be formed on the surface of the tile. Further, adjacent ones of the through holes may be connected by a concave groove. Further, the spacer may be integrally provided on the back surface of the tile.

[0005]

[Action]

 When the present invention is applied to the floor or sidewalk of a bathroom, most of the water that falls on the tiles flows through the through holes into the ventilation / ventilation space, and water is instantly drawn from the tiles. The water flowing into the ventilation / ventilation space is guided to the drainage passage and drained. Therefore, the drainage of the bathroom floor and the road surface is greatly improved. Further, if a non-slip convex portion is formed on the surface of the tile, it becomes difficult to slip and the safety is further improved. Also, if adjacent through holes are connected by a groove, the water that has entered the groove flows to the hole, drainage efficiency is improved, and the groove of the groove also has a non-slip function. Demonstrate. In addition, if a spacer that creates a water / ventilation space is integrally formed on the back surface of the tile, it can be installed in the same way as a conventional tile, improving workability.

[0006]

First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the tile, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the tile, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the bathroom showing the usage state. The tile 1 is a square flat plate with a large number of through holes 2, 2 ... With a diameter of several millimeters, and as shown in FIG. 2, a spacer protruding from the attachment site 3 such as the ground or wall surface. The water / ventilation space 5 is formed between it and the sticking place 3. The size and number of the through holes 2 are arbitrary, and are determined in consideration of the required drainage amount and strength of the place where the tile is used. Also, the spacer 4 is a rib type in which a large number of rod-shaped projections are arranged, a honeycomb type in which hexagonal pipes are arranged in a honeycomb shape, or a gravel type in which gravel is spread and solidified, and water is passed between the back surface of the tile and the attachment site. Any form may be used as long as the ventilation space is substantially formed.

FIG. 3 shows a bathroom 6 to which the tile 1 of the first embodiment is applied. The bathroom 6 has a bath 7 and a washing area 8, and the tile 1 is spread over the entire surface of the washing area 8. A drainage passage 9 is formed between the washing space 8 and the bathtub 7, and a drainage port 10 is opened at the center of the drainage passage 9. The spacer 4, which is interposed between the tile 1 and the floor surface that is the attachment site 3, is a rib type in which a large number of rod-shaped projections are arranged toward the drainage passage 9, and water passes through the holes 2, 2 ... Enters the water / ventilation space 5 and is discharged to the drainage passage 9. Although water stains and mold may adhere to the water / ventilation space 5 during long-term use, if the optional tile 1 is removable, water / ventilation space 5 Can be washed freely.

[0008]

Second Embodiment FIGS. 4 and 5 show a tile 1 of a second embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the tile and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. This tile 1 is formed by forming a non-slip circular convex portion 11 on the surface and forming through holes 2, 2 ... In a portion other than the convex portion 11. The tile 1 has a high drainage efficiency because water flows between the convex portions 11 and the convex portions 11 and is drained from the through holes 2, 2, ... Is improved.

[0009]

Third Embodiment FIGS. 6 and 7 show a tile according to a third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view of the tile and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. This tile 1 is one in which adjacent ones of the through holes 2, 2 ... Are connected vertically and horizontally by concave grooves 12, 12 ..., and the drainage effect is obtained by catching water in the concave grooves 12 and flowing it into the through holes 2. The rate increases. Further, the recesses of the recessed grooves 12, 12 ... Are caught on the foot and exert a slip preventing function.

[0010]

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 8 is a rear view of a tile showing a fourth embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. The tile 1 has a leg-shaped spacer 4 integrally formed on the back surface, and a water passage / ventilation space 5 can be formed only by installing it on the attachment site 3. Therefore, there is a feature that the construction is easy and quick.

The present invention has been described above with reference to the first to fourth embodiments, but of course the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, although the example of application to the bathroom 6 is illustrated in the first embodiment, it can be similarly applied to a road surface such as a sidewalk or a roadway. It is also possible to use the tile 1 on the wall surface of a building for ventilation and cooling / heating of the room. That is, a negative pressure is applied to the water / ventilation space 5 created along the wall surface by a blower fan (not shown), and the air in the room is sucked into the water / ventilation space 5 from the through holes 2, 2 ... The discharged air is discharged to the outside of the room. In this case, since the ventilation fan is not exposed, the wall surface in the room is clean, and the operation noise is quiet and quiet. In addition, since the intake area can be increased, ventilation efficiency is also improved. On the contrary, if cold air or warm air is blown into the water / aeration space 5, it is possible to use the through holes 2, 2 ... Of the tile 1 to heat and cool the room. The concept of the tile in the present invention may include a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is classified as a block in terms of shape, in addition to the flat plate shape described above.

[0012]

[Effect of device]

 Since the tile of the present invention can be drained using the entire floor of the bathroom or the road surface, the drainage efficiency is significantly improved as compared with the conventional tiles. Therefore, slip accidents due to slips can be prevented and water drainage can be prevented. It is hygienic as it dries quickly and in a short time. Also, by using it on the wall surface of a building, it becomes possible to perform ventilation and cooling / heating of the room without being aware of the presence of ventilation fans and cooling / heating devices. In addition, since the non-slip convex portions are formed on the surface of the tile to prevent slipping, safety is dramatically improved in combination with the good drainage due to the through holes. Also, if adjacent through holes are connected by a groove, the water that has entered the groove flows into the hole, which improves drainage efficiency and prevents the groove of the groove from slipping. Demonstrate. Also, if a spacer that creates a water / ventilation space is integrally formed on the back surface of the tile, the work procedure is the same as for conventional tiles, so it can be installed easily and quickly. effective.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a tile.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged sectional view of a tile.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the bathroom showing a use state.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a tile according to a second embodiment.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a tile according to a third embodiment.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a back view showing the tile of the fourth embodiment.

9 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Tile 2 ... Through hole 3 ... Adhering location 4 ... Spacer 5 ... Water / ventilation space 11 ... Convex part 12 ... Recessed groove

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An appropriate number of through holes penetrating in the thickness direction are formed, and a spacer is provided between the ground and a wall surface and a portion to be adhered to form a water / vent space. Tiles. 2. The tile according to claim 1, wherein a non-slip convex portion is formed on the surface. 3. The tile according to claim 1, wherein adjacent ones of the through holes are connected by a groove. 4. The tile according to claim 1, wherein the spacer is integrally provided on the back surface.