WO1989002960A1 - Process for laying floors and coatings in dry state - Google Patents

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WO1989002960A1
WO1989002960A1 PCT/IT1987/000087 IT8700087W WO8902960A1 WO 1989002960 A1 WO1989002960 A1 WO 1989002960A1 IT 8700087 W IT8700087 W IT 8700087W WO 8902960 A1 WO8902960 A1 WO 8902960A1
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Luigi Mandelli
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0801—Separate fastening elements
    • E04F13/0803—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements
    • E04F13/081—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements
    • E04F13/0812—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements fixed by means of spring action
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0801—Separate fastening elements
    • E04F13/0803—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements
    • E04F13/081—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements
    • E04F13/0816—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements the additional fastening elements extending into the back side of the covering elements
    • E04F13/0819—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements the additional fastening elements extending into the back side of the covering elements inserted into grooves in the back side of the covering elements

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  • the invention concerns a process for dry laying floors and tile coatings, without the use of mortar, glues and similar stuffs.
  • the purpose is obtained with the process according to the present invention, which includes the making of pairs of inclined grooves, made in the bottom face of the tiles, to insert a fastening spring suitable for fastening the tiles to a rigid guide profile, made of plastic material or a similar stuff, and which is fastened to the floors with some nails, with the clips, in accordance with the building material, such as concrete, wood or steel,
  • the main advantage of the present invention consists in the easiness and rapid laying of the tiles, with possible hooking and coupling to the profile, suitable to allow to perform some small adjusting displacements in all directions.
  • the invention is represented more in detail hereafter, with the support of drawings representing some examples to implement the invention.
  • Fig.1 represents, in a lower prospect view, a tile prepared for laying with the process of the present invention.
  • Fig.2 represents, in a side view, the errange ment of the springs locating grooves.
  • Fig.3 represents the spring in a prospect view.
  • Fig.4 represents, in a prospect transparent view, a tile laid on a guide profile.
  • Fig.5 represents, in a schematic side view, a different solution for a fastening element, to adjust the position of the tiles in accordance also with rotary movements, beside the translation movements as above.
  • the process foreseees to make in the tile P some grooves 1, being inclined at 45° approximately, in such a way to consent the insertion and fastening of the elastic fins 3 of the spring 2, which are also inclined for 45° approximately, whereas the further fins 4 of the spring 2, being folded in the opposite sense as the above mentioned fins 3, consent to compress and therefore the fastening of the spring 2 and therefore of the tile P, to the central element 5 of the guide profile 6, which is fastened to the floor or wall.
  • each tile P can be placed and situated with a sufficient precision, by performing linear displacements of the tile with reference to the spring 2 and later some movements at right angle with the first ones, of the spring 2 with reference to the guide 6.
  • the grooves 1, in a preferred variation of the present invention are approximately 3 mm deep and with length 3 to 4 cm, however, in some other possible variations, they can be of any length, and even can be of the same length of the tile.
  • the guide profiles 6 shall be installed, according to the process of the invention, on the distances being proportional to the dimensions of the tiles P, or even to the multiples or submultiples of these dimensions, whereas the empty spaces between the above mentioned profiles shall be possibly filled with those materials having closed or open cells such as rubber, plastics, expanded materials, and in case of floors, even with sand or similar materials.
  • this can be made starting from a metal strap with the fins 3 and 4 obtained by folding in the counterposed senses, and turned 180° the one with reference to the other.
  • the invention foresees the presence of a groove in dovetail form and anyway with undercut, obtained during the tile manufacturing step, in order to install the springs described in the fig.5 made up by deformable spherical elements 7-8 suit, able to be inserted under pressure.
  • the spring 2 keeps the fins 3 fixed on one side and above them one is producing, from the same metal strap or from a wire, a swelling which consents later the fixing.
  • the spring may be manufactured also in two parts; the one with fins and the other in a mushroom form, enabling as above the double fixing and the translation in all senses as well as the rotary movement.
  • the spring can be used also without any undercut and without inclined hollows, provided there is in the tile or connected with it a hollow, or a swelling, able to support a bigger pushing or attraction by the spring; this can be obtained either by means of some small teeth in case it must retain the element or otherwise with grater sides, in case it must press on the wall.
  • the application spot 1 of the springs 2 may be obtained with rubber matrices to be included in the process during the tiles manufacturing process.
  • the connecting springs may be screwed on the tiles P or may be able to fix the tiles, in case the undercuts are lacking.
  • An important advantage of the process according to the invention consists in the fact that the tiles P, forming the floors or the wall coatings, may be disconnected, by disjoining the springs 2 from the profile guides 6, without any possibility of breakages, thus consenting the replacement of a tile or of all tiles, according to the requirements.

Abstract

The process consists in making grooves (1) on already existing tiles, or in making corresponding grooves, for instance by means of rubber matrices, during the tiles production step, all suitable and appropriate, in all cases, for the application of springs (2) which from one side are fastened on the tile with the fins (3) and from the other side are fastened with further fins (4) perpendicular to the first ones, to a central element (5) of the guides in such a way as to allow right angle displacements, and adjustments when laying the tiles of floors and walls.

Description

"PROCESS FOR LAYING FIOORS AND COATINGS IN DRY "STATE".
The invention concerns a process for dry laying floors and tile coatings, without the use of mortar, glues and similar stuffs.
It is known the nowadays need to develop the "do it yourself way of working, in order to save the labour costs; many times, the hands cannot be found on the spot. it is known also that, due to the thermal expansions, many times the tiles which have been laid in the conventional way disjoin their support due to the swelling of the floor, or otherwise some very visible cracks are created, due to cracks on the base floor.
On the other hand, the laying of tiles is particularly difficult due to the inaccuracy of build ing and to the small defects, which are always pre. sent in the walls and floors. To solve the above mentioned requirements, the author of the instant application has already patented a process for dap laying of tiles for floors and coatings, which however required the final use of a bonding agent. (USA Pat.Nº The purpose of the present invention is to per form the laying of floor and coating tiles completely in dry state, without any need of glues and mortars.
The purpose is obtained with the process according to the present invention, which includes the making of pairs of inclined grooves, made in the bottom face of the tiles, to insert a fastening spring suitable for fastening the tiles to a rigid guide profile, made of plastic material or a similar stuff, and which is fastened to the floors with some nails, with the clips, in accordance with the building material, such as concrete, wood or steel, The main advantage of the present invention consists in the easiness and rapid laying of the tiles, with possible hooking and coupling to the profile, suitable to allow to perform some small adjusting displacements in all directions. The invention is represented more in detail hereafter, with the support of drawings representing some examples to implement the invention.
Fig.1 represents, in a lower prospect view, a tile prepared for laying with the process of the present invention.
Fig.2 represents, in a side view, the errange ment of the springs locating grooves.
Fig.3 represents the spring in a prospect view.
Fig.4 represents, in a prospect transparent view, a tile laid on a guide profile.
Fig.5 represents, in a schematic side view, a different solution for a fastening element, to adjust the position of the tiles in accordance also with rotary movements, beside the translation movements as above.
With reference to the details of the figures, the process foreseees to make in the tile P some grooves 1, being inclined at 45° approximately, in such a way to consent the insertion and fastening of the elastic fins 3 of the spring 2, which are also inclined for 45° approximately, whereas the further fins 4 of the spring 2, being folded in the opposite sense as the above mentioned fins 3, consent to compress and therefore the fastening of the spring 2 and therefore of the tile P, to the central element 5 of the guide profile 6, which is fastened to the floor or wall.
By varying the inclination of the fins 3 and 4 it is possible to adjust the hooking force of each tile P to its guide 6. Obviously, each tile P can be placed and situated with a sufficient precision, by performing linear displacements of the tile with reference to the spring 2 and later some movements at right angle with the first ones, of the spring 2 with reference to the guide 6.
The grooves 1, in a preferred variation of the present invention, are approximately 3 mm deep and with length 3 to 4 cm, however, in some other possible variations, they can be of any length, and even can be of the same length of the tile.
The guide profiles 6 shall be installed, according to the process of the invention, on the distances being proportional to the dimensions of the tiles P, or even to the multiples or submultiples of these dimensions, whereas the empty spaces between the above mentioned profiles shall be possibly filled with those materials having closed or open cells such as rubber, plastics, expanded materials, and in case of floors, even with sand or similar materials.
As to the spring 2, this can be made starting from a metal strap with the fins 3 and 4 obtained by folding in the counterposed senses, and turned 180° the one with reference to the other. In a variation of the process, and in order to obtain the rotation of the tile P with referen ce to the guide profile 6, instead of the hollows 1, the invention foresees the presence of a groove in dovetail form and anyway with undercut, obtained during the tile manufacturing step, in order to install the springs described in the fig.5 made up by deformable spherical elements 7-8 suit, able to be inserted under pressure.
In some further variations the spring 2 keeps the fins 3 fixed on one side and above them one is producing, from the same metal strap or from a wire, a swelling which consents later the fixing. The spring may be manufactured also in two parts; the one with fins and the other in a mushroom form, enabling as above the double fixing and the translation in all senses as well as the rotary movement.
The spring can be used also without any undercut and without inclined hollows, provided there is in the tile or connected with it a hollow, or a swelling, able to support a bigger pushing or attraction by the spring; this can be obtained either by means of some small teeth in case it must retain the element or otherwise with grater sides, in case it must press on the wall.
In a possible variation the application spot 1 of the springs 2 may be obtained with rubber matrices to be included in the process during the tiles manufacturing process.
As to the laying step of the tiles P, in a possible variation of the invented process it is foreseen the use of a carpet with rigid swellings, able to retain the bottom side of the spring for the fixings, both for the floor and for the wall coatings, having multiple or submultiple dimensions with reference to the tile sizes and dimensions, in order to obtain an universal type fixing.
In some possible variations, the connecting springs may be screwed on the tiles P or may be able to fix the tiles, in case the undercuts are lacking.
An important advantage of the process according to the invention consists in the fact that the tiles P, forming the floors or the wall coatings, may be disconnected, by disjoining the springs 2 from the profile guides 6, without any possibility of breakages, thus consenting the replacement of a tile or of all tiles, according to the requirements.

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1. Process for dry laying floors and wall coat ings characterized by grooves (1) made up in the (P) tile thickness, in order to allow the fastening of elastic fins (3) of a spring (2) in turn provided with further fins (4) arranged at right angle and oriented to the opposite side for engaging the guides (6) fastened to the floor or to the wall, in such a way to consent some movements at right angles εnα adjustments in positioning with fixing of every tile (P).
2. Process for dry laying floors and wall coatings in accordance with the claim 1, characterized by the fact that the above mentioned spring (2) is made up by a metal strap with foldings in both counterposed senses, turned by 180° the one with reference to the other, in one piece and part.
3. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the fact that the above mentioned spring (2) has a aeformable spherical element (7-8) a Die to consent some rotary adjusting movements of the tiles with reference to the guide (6).
4. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the fact that the above mentioned spring (2) is formed from a steel wire which consents at the same time the fastening of the tile to the wall or floor, and the rotary movement of the tiles.
5. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the fact that the above mentioned spring (2) is formed by a part of metal strap and a part of steel wire.
6. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the use of a carpet with rigid swellings able to retain the bottom part of the spring for the fixings, having multiple or submultiple dimensions with reference to the dimensions of the tiles, in order to obtain an universal type fastening.
7. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the fact that the connection springs may be fastened with screws or screwed to the tiles (P).
6. Process according to the .claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the fastening springs are fixing tiles of floors and/or wall coatings, even if without undercuts. 9. Process according to the claim 1, characterized by the presence of connection springs, being screwed to the tile and able to be fixed on the opposite side.
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FR2814184A1 (en) * 2000-09-15 2002-03-22 Vivo Joel Six Fixing of decorative flooring comprising flat panels and support elements obtained by clips connected to panels and clipped in support grooves
ITCZ20130021A1 (en) * 2013-11-25 2015-05-26 Antonio Mazzei SYSTEM FOR FIXING TABLETS TO A BEARING STRUCTURE
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