Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
  • E04F21/00—Implements for finishing work on buildings
  • E04F21/02—Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
  • E04F21/16—Implements for after-treatment of plaster or the like before it has hardened or dried, e.g. smoothing-tools, profile trowels
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
  • B44B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR TOOLS FOR ARTISTIC WORK, e.g. FOR SCULPTURING, GUILLOCHING, CARVING, BRANDING, INLAYING
  • B44B5/00—Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins
  • B44B5/02—Dies; Accessories
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
  • E04F21/00—Implements for finishing work on buildings
  • E04F21/02—Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
  • E04F21/04—Patterns or templates; Jointing rulers

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a tool for producing decorative patterns on plaster applied to a facade or to a floor.
• a coating layer is deposited on a surface to be coated.
• the coating can be applied directly, for example, to concrete or masonry, bricks, studs or stones.
• the deposition of this coating layer can be carried out by spraying by means of a machine or manually.
• the thickness of the plaster serves, on the outside, to provide on the one hand a decorative effect and on the other hand a waterproofing, while on the inside, it is mainly decorative.
• a layer of 10 to 15 millimeters of plaster can be applied.
• the coating can also be deposited on a smaller thickness in the case where waterproofing is not sought (example: the case of a concrete wall). Indeed, a coating thickness of the order of only 4 to 5 millimeters is necessary to achieve the decorative appearance according to the invention.
• the matrix may consist of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic sheet of small thickness and having a low weight per square meter.
• the matrix can be produced for example from a sheet of polystyrene. Other materials, such as polyurethane or polyethylene can be used.
• the decorative patterns can be produced by thermoforming or by stamping sheets or plastic rolls.
• the matrix can also consist of a sheet of plasticized cardboard. A very thin plastic film, such as, for example, a polyethylene film, is for example glued to the surfaces of a sheet of cardboard. The complex thus formed is then stamped to form the decorative patterns.
• the decorative patterns made on the plastic sheets can be multiple. These patterns can for example be geometric patterns and / or represent different types of imitation, imitations of wooden board representing the veining and the knots of different wood species as well as grooves between each board, imitation patterns of weaving, tiles, stones, paving, leaves, soil, etc.
• the matrix can also consist of a roller with relief. The desired patterns are then produced in relief on the surface of the roller held by a handle by the user.
• the roller is applied to the coating layer by interposing a plastic film, polyane type, in order to avoid the adhesion of the coating on the roller to produce the patterns by inlaying on the coated surface.
• a roller can be made of molded plastic.
• the polyane film of a few tenths of a millimeter can be pierced in order to extract the air between the coating layer and the film. The film is then removed as soon as the mastering operation is carried out.
• the present invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art by providing a tool for producing decorative patterns on plaster which is easy to use by a single worker, which does not generate or tear the plaster or ripples.
• a tool for producing decorative patterns on plaster characterized in that it comprises a matrix formed or fixed on an endless stretched band, free to rotate and comprising at least one flat part constituting a bearing surface.
• the endless belt is stretched between at least two free rotating rollers.
• At least one roller is movable to adjust the tension of the endless belt.
• rollers are aligned with the two end rollers of the bearing surface and interposed between the two end rollers.
• the rollers are chamfered at their ends.
• the endless belt is made of flexible material.
• the matrix is formed by thermoforming the endless belt.
• the matrix is fixed by gluing to the endless belt.
• the tool comprises a frame consisting of two bars or flanges connecting on each side the ends of each roller and of a part fixed to at least one of the two bars and on which is fixed a handle for gripping the 'tool.
• a roller is inserted in height between the two end rollers of the bearing surface.
• this roller is actuated in rotation by a controlled motor.
• Another object of the invention is to use the tool by moving it parallel to the facade or to the coated floor (4), causing the endless strip (2) to rotate.
• FIG. 1 represents in general view the tool according to the invention
• FIG. 2 represents, in cross section, the tool according to the invention
• FIG. 3 represents, in longitudinal section, part of the tool according to the invention
• the tool (1) comprises an endless strip (2) comprising a matrix.
• the matrix is not shown.
• the endless strip (2) will have a thickness which can vary between 0.3 and 15 mm.
• the matrix is formed or fixed on the entire outer face (20) of the endless strip (2) or on only part of it.
• the inner face (21) of the endless strip (2) will preferably be smooth.
• the outer face (20) of the endless strip is defined as the face comprising the bearing surface of the endless strip (2), this bearing surface being applied to the coating (3) distributed over the front (4) or on the floor.
• the matrix is formed directly from the endless strip (2) or is independent of the endless strip (2), that is to say fixed, for example by gluing, on the endless strip (2).
• the matrix will include patterns (5) made up of reliefs or cavities or hollows.
• the endless belt (2) is made of a flexible material, for example rubber, latex or polyethylene.
• the matrix can be formed in the endless strip (2), for example by molding or thermoforming.
• This endless strip (2) is stretched by at least two rollers (6, 7) in contact with the inner face (21) of the endless strip (2), so as to form a flat part on its face (20). exterior.
• This flat part constitutes the bearing surface and is intended to be applied to the coating layer (3) so as to create the patterns (5).
• the decorative patterns (5) produced can be multiple. These patterns can for example be geometric patterns and / or represent different types of imitation, imitations of wooden board representing the veining and the knots of different wood species as well as grooves between each board, imitation patterns of weaving, tiles, stones, paving, leaves, of earth, etc.
• the endless strip (2) is stretched at each of its ends by a roller (6, 7), called the end roller.
• These two end rollers (6, 7) are similar and mounted to rotate freely between two bars (8, 9) or flanges.
• Two other rollers (10, 11) also mounted to rotate freely between the two bars (8, 9), called intermediate rollers, similar to the end rollers (6, 7), are aligned with the rollers (6, 7) end and interposed between the two end rollers (6, 7).
• the rollers (6, 7, 10, 11) are responsible for maintaining and guiding in rotation the flat part of the endless strip (2).
• the rollers (6, 7, 10, 11) have a length similar to the width of the endless strip (2).
• the rollers (6, 7, 10, 11) are fixed to the bars (8, 9), at each of their ends, by a screw (14).
• An end roller is for example free in translation (not shown in Figures 1 to 3) by its ends in elongated holes drilled in each bar (8, 9) parallel to the flat part of the endless strip (2) .
• the elongated shape of the holes allows the translation of the end roller relative to the other rollers, so as to adjust the tension of the endless belt (2). Once the tension of the endless belt (2) has been adjusted, the end roller is kept fixed in the elongated hole while still being free to rotate.
• the tool (1) is moved parallel to the facade or to the ground, the endless strip (2) being in contact with the coating (3), for example during setting, to cause the rotation of the strip (2 ) unending.
• a point X is chosen located on the endless belt (2), at the front end of the bearing surface of the endless belt (2), the direction of advance (A) of the roller being defined by the horizontal arrow in FIG. 3.
• This point X will remain fixed relative to the coating (3) for a distance d, corresponding to the length of the surface of support and substantially at the distance separating the axes of the two end rollers (6, 7).
• the point X will therefore remain in contact with the coating for a certain time depending on the value of this distance d and the speed of passage of the tool (1) according to the invention.
• each point of the matrix becomes point X at a given time. Any point of the matrix therefore remains in contact with the coating (3) for a given time depending on the length of the bearing surface and the speed of passage of the tool (1).
• This track principle used for the tool (1) according to the invention has the advantage of avoiding the tearing of the coating (3) and of avoiding the sticking of the coating (3) on the matrix, each point of the matrix remaining for some time in contact with the coating (3) before passing over the rollers.
• rollers (6, 7, 10, 11) will for example beveled (60) at each of their ends.
• the endless strip (2) folds inwards over the chamfered parts (60) of the rollers (6, 7, 10, 11). This makes it possible in particular to avoid marking the coating (3) when several adjacent passages of the matrix are made.
• the rollers will be, for example, aluminum, polyurethane plastic, wood or steel.
• the two bars (8, 9) are for example connected by a part (12) in the form of an inverted U, each of the legs (120, 121) of which is fixed with screws to a bar (8, 9).
• the lower bar (122) of the part (12) in inverted U being situated at a certain distance above the endless strip (2).
• On this piece (12), in the middle, is fixed for example a tongue (13) integral with a handle (130) provided for gripping and handling the tool according to the invention.
• the two bars (8, 9) and the part (12) in inverted U will for example be made of metal or plastic.
• the tool (1) according to the invention can then also be used.
• a motor (16) to actuate at least one roller (15).
• This engine (16) will for example be electric, and may include a control circuit (17), for example controlled remotely by a remote control. The remote control will prevent the worker from walking on the coated floor.
• the actuated roller (15) will for example be out of the plane comprising the bearing surface, this so as to form, in side view, a triangle between the rollers (6, 7, 15).
• the rollers (6, 7, 15) will for example be connected on each side of the tool by a flange (18) as shown in FIG. 4. In this FIG.
• an orifice (19) of elongated shape in which can translate one end of an end roller (7).
• An orifice is formed on each flange connecting the rollers in order to be able to translate the roller (7) and thus adjust the tension of the endless belt (2).

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• Finishing Walls (AREA)
• Application Of Or Painting With Fluid Materials (AREA)
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