ES1304081U - RAISED TECHNICAL FLOOR ON RACES - Google Patents

Abstract

Raised access floor on battens comprising a plurality of ceramic slats (2) arranged on a plurality of battens characterized in that it comprises: {1. } Type A slats (2) with a longitudinal channel (4) open towards its long sides that runs through them. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

RAISED RAISED FLOOR ON RACES

The invention refers to a parquet type flooring that comprises a series of ceramic slats, a series of battens and connecting elements between all these components; These elements allow the slats to be firmly adjusted, forming a set and maintaining adequate space between them to allow water to pass through for evacuation and prevent breakage due to possible expansion or movements unrelated to the ceramic.

This type of construction system is easy to install as well as allowing the slats to be changed afterwards, whether due to being defective or due to wear and tear due to use, all without having to dismantle the entire structure. On the other hand, the system is completely removable if required.

The field of action of the invention is that of ceramic floor elements on battens.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Pallets are well known to be placed on different types of surfaces where they are generally made of a single piece supported by a series of leg-type supports at their ends.

The utility model ES1045138U is proof of this, since it refers to a perfected platform mounted on four slotted angle legs to which four stringers are attached by means of nails, and it may also have a crossbar that provides stability. The whole constitutes a frame on which a plank sits.

Another type of pallet is usually one that includes slats where they fit together to form a surface.

The utility model ES1068438U shows a striped platform of the type intended to become a floor covering or pavement, configured from the union or coplanar coupling of a plurality of wooden pieces, which has the particularity that each piece is formed from a plurality of slats joined together.

As can be seen, the previous invention shows a series of wooden slats that have means to fit together. The problem that arises from this type of invention is the material itself and the arrangement of the slats directly on the floor, which can cause deterioration of the platform due to environmental factors, requiring maintenance or eventually a total change of said platform.

To solve this problem, platforms on battens were created seeking a certain separation from the ground in order to increase the durability of the materials and facilitate their maintenance.

The patent ES2373294B1 shows a system for mounting pallets on battens for laying wooden floors in which each batten comprises an incoming longitudinal slot on its upper face and at least one metal anchoring piece with a sliding lower part on the bottom of the batten. the slot and at least one upper part with a nailing appendage that protrudes from the upper face of the batten and that is oriented coaxially with the slot towards the front part of the anchoring piece to be nailed under the longitudinal core of a tongue-and-groove flooring.

The problem with this type of execution begins with continuing to use wooden slats that require maintenance and replacement of parts due to use, in addition to not being resistant to abrasion or environmental influences, affecting it aesthetically and functionally.

Nor do they solve the problem of being able to easily dismantle one or more slats in order to replace them.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a flooring that comprises a series of slats of ceramic material and a series of battens, preferably of aluminum, where the slats are located on the battens preferably transverse to the arrangement of said battens in such a way that as in which the slats are located aligned or interlocked with each other, completing the floor or surface of the platform.

The connecting elements between the battens and the slats, which in turn act as a connection between the slats themselves, facilitate the initial assembly work and subsequent maintenance since they allow one or more slats to be removed from the deck assembly without having to dismantle it. the entire structure.

The implementation of slats of ceramic material on battens to form platforms has the advantages over the use of slats of conventional materials that are detailed below:

- It has high mechanical and abrasion resistance

- It is thermostable, does not deform

- It is easy and quick to assemble, allowing you to change slats that are affected by use individually, avoiding changing or affecting the entire deck.

- Detachable and recoverable set

- High resistance to staining

- Great durability, which does not require periodic maintenance.

- It is non-slip

- Fireproof

- Resistant to weather (wind, rain, etc.)

- UV resistant.

The ceramic flooring object of the present invention comprises:

- A plurality of ceramic slats with longitudinal channels on their longer sides that contribute to their fixation to the battens where depending on their position and anchoring mode we can distinguish between central slats and perimeter closing slats and where depending on their configuration The slats can be type A with open channels visible on their longer sides or type B when one of their longer sides has a smooth edge that hides one of its longitudinal channels. Type A slats can adopt a central or perimeter position while type B slats will necessarily be perimeter, giving an aesthetic finish to an exposed end of the deck.

- A series of battens with a section that includes a "U"-shaped profile with a narrowing in its upper open part and a flat lower base suitable for sitting on a surface or on a set of specific supports in the sector known as plots . The outer larger sides of the battens have on their outer face an adequate friction zone to be complementary with some widening of the extensions of the upper plates of the intermediate fastening pieces, contributing to better fixation of the slats . It can vary in height or width seeking to maintain adequate stability depending on whether it is used on surfaces or on plot-type supports.

- Union elements that include:

- A series of clamp-type pieces that are anchored by pressure, friction, clipping and/or a combination of these without requiring added elements such as screws, rivets or adhesives, among others. These clamp-type pieces hold the perimeter closing slats to the battens, anchoring on one side to the outermost longitudinal channel of the perimeter slats and, on the other, to the ends of the battens, joining both.

- A series of intermediate fastening pieces, suitable for placing between two slats and fixing them to the battens by means of a removable connection, such as a threaded plate. Each intermediate fastening piece comprises:

- An upper plate crossed by a hole and comprising vertical extensions descending from the plate that act as separators between the slats, marking a constant separation distance between them, some widenings in these vertical extensions that contribute to better fixation of the piece to the batten by generating friction on it, particularly on its external walls and lateral fins suitable for entering the longitudinal channels of the slats and fixing them to the batten.

- A lower plate suitable to fit inside the batten, specifically in its "U" shaped section. The geometry and dimensions of this piece prevent it from rotating horizontally inside the batten and also prevent it from exiting through the upper narrowing of the batten. horizontally. This lower plate includes a housing for a joining and tightening piece.

- A union and tightening piece between both plates. In a preferred execution, it comprises a screw that passes through the hole of the upper plate, leaving its head integrated into it, and is inserted into the housing of the lower plate, equipped with a thread, in such a way that with the rotation of the screw, acting on his head, both plates come closer. Threading is possible given that the lower plate cannot rotate within the batten and in this way it will rise until it stops with the narrowing of the batten, and from that moment on the upper plate will descend and press against the slats.

In a flooring like the one shown above, it is necessary to arrange the battens in parallel with each other and preferably at the appropriate distance depending on the type of slat arrangement (aligned or locked).

Once the battens have been arranged, the first slat or row of slats sits on them, perpendicular to the battens and at their end. These slats, which may be type A or B, will act as perimeter slats, acting as a guide and stop for the rest of the central slats that will be arranged from these.

In a preferred execution, these perimeter slats will be type A if the platform ends on a wall in such a way that its elevation is not visible and type B if the platform ends on a step that leaves the elevation of the platform visible.

Preferably, before placing the slats on the slats, a damping element such as a plastic tape is placed between the slats and the slats. This tape, placed between the metal battens and the ceramic slats, softens the contact between both and acts as a separating layer between both materials.

The type A slats, closing or perimeter, are fixed to the battens by means of the clamp pieces.

Each clamp piece comprises a lamellar body with a horizontal "V"-shaped fixing area, suitable for anchoring the clamp to the batten, and a "C"-shaped retention area suitable for catching the slat by inserting it into one of the clamps. its lateral channels.

The type B slats have a smooth edge on one of their longitudinal sides, this edge hides both the longitudinal channel of the slat and the clip piece that is housed in it, giving a better aesthetic finish to the elevation of the platform in case it becomes exposed.

The section of the edge that covers the longitudinal channel has dimensions such that preferably they do not exceed the thickness of the slat.

In a possible execution, the dimensions of the edge may exceed the thickness of the slat in cases in which said slats are positioned on the plot- type supports, even hiding part of them.

Access to the exterior longitudinal channel of the type B slat is made through the lower part of the slat through a slot that allows access to an interior cavity that communicates with the longitudinal channel. Said cavity has a width such that it allows the "C"-shaped area of the clamp piece to access and be housed inside it, allowing the easy maneuver of hooking and unhooking the clamp piece to the longitudinal channel of the slat.

The lower projection that makes up the structure of the longitudinal channel, both in type A and type B slats, is complementary to the geometry of the "C"-shaped area of the piece. gripper. Once the slats are fixed by the action of the clamp piece, the following courses of slats are arranged, separating the courses from each other by the fastening pieces.

Each fastening piece comprises an upper plate with lateral fins suitable for inserting into the longitudinal channels of the slats and thus fixing them to the batten; also some vertical extensions that act as separators, maintaining a constant joint between the slats in addition to helping to fix the fastening piece itself to the batten by friction.

The friction zone of the batten helps to fix the fastening piece by friction due to the widening of the vertical extensions. In a preferred embodiment, the friction zone comprises a striped relief. Once the fastening piece is installed, said widening remains in contact with the friction zone of the batten, improving the grip of the slats to the battens.

The upper plate, through a joining and tightening piece, is associated with a lower plate that is housed inside the batten. Due to the action of this connecting piece and tightening, both plates, upper and lower, come closer and generate pressure between the batten and the slat, joining both in a strong but removable union.

The lower plate has a suitable housing for the joining and tightening element.

When the joining and tightening element is activated, it causes the lower plate to rise until it meets the narrowing of the batten and by maintaining its action, the joining and tightening element lowers the upper plate until the adjustment of its fins is obtained against the the MA.

The narrowing of the "U"-shaped profile included in the batten, such as a cornice that extends towards the vertical axis of the batten, a setback towards the interior of its geometry or any other system that generates a throat in the part top of that "U"-shaped profile, acts as a stop on the rise of the lower plate.

To achieve this, the narrowing of the "U"-shaped profile has dimensions smaller than the width of the lower plate, preventing its exit.

In a preferred execution, the lower plate is shaped like a trapezoidal prism with a threaded central through hole.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Fig. 1 Shows a series of battens (3) parallel to each other and a slat (2) in this case of type A and in a perimeter position. The slat has a longitudinal channel (4) open to each of its long sides.

Fig. 2 Shows the deck assembly (1) where a plurality of slats (2) can be seen, in this case type A that occupy perimeter and central positions, its longitudinal channels (4) and the battens (3) can be seen. The intermediate fastening pieces (6) are also shown.

Fig. 3 shows a detail of the platform where it can be seen how the clamp-type piece (5) holds the slat (2), in this case type A and perimeter, to the batten (3) where the fixing area (5a) of The clamp-type piece is suitable for inserting into the batten and being fixed there and the retention area (5b) of the clamp-type piece is suitable for biting into the side channel (4) of the slat (2). The upper narrowing (8) of the batten can be seen, in this case in the form of a cornice.

Fig. 4 Shows a section of a type A slat (2) where the shape of the lateral channels (4) arranged on its longer sides can be seen.

Fig. 5 shows a view showing a type B slat (9) with an edge (10) on one of its longer sides suitable for hiding both the longitudinal channel and the clip-type piece once installed. The slat has a slot (11) in its lower part that allows access to an interior cavity (12) suitable for housing the retention area of a clamp-type piece.

Fig. 6 Section of a batten (3) where the narrowing (8) can be seen in its upper part.

Fig. 7 Section of a batten in a possible embodiment suitable for arranging the platform on plot-type supports.

Fig. 8 shows the intermediate fastening piece (6) which comprises an upper plate (6a) joined to a lower plate (6d) by means of a joining and tightening piece (7), in this case a threaded screw, where the upper plate (6a) in turn comprises descending vertical extensions (6c) suitable for maintaining the constant separation between slats in addition to providing additional fastening of the fastening piece by means of the widening (6e) that are suitable for pressing , once the intermediate fastening piece has been installed, on the friction area of the outer longest sides of the batten (not shown). Also shown are the side fins (6b) suitable for inserting and holding the side channels of the slats.

Fig. 9 Shows the clamp-type piece (5) with a "V"-shaped fixing area and a "C"-shaped retention area.

DESCRIPTION OF A WAY OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The following is a way of carrying out the invention that is not limiting but merely explanatory.

The invention refers to a platform that comprises a series of ceramic slats, with elements for fixing and connecting to battens (3) where the slats are located transversely to the arrangement of the battens (3).

The platform on battens includes:

- A series of central ceramic slats (2) and another series of perimeter slats where the central ones are type A and the perimeter ones are type B slats (9).

- A series of battens (3) with a section that comprises a "U"-shaped profile with a cornice-type narrowing (8) in its open upper part and with a flat base suitable for being placed on a surface.

- A plurality of joining elements:

- A series of clamp-type pieces (5) that comprise a fixing area (5a) suitable for inserting into the batten and being fixed there and a retention area (5b) that bites into the lateral channel (4) of the slats (2). ) perimeter. - A series of intermediate fastening pieces (6) arranged between the longer sides of the slats (2) fixing them to the battens. These intermediate fastening pieces (6) comprise an upper plate (6a) with a hole, vertical extensions (6c) that maintain a constant separation between slat and slat and have widenings (6e) that increase their grip on the friction zone. of the batten (3), some lateral fins (6b) that are introduced into the longitudinal channels (4) of the adjacent slats (2), a lower plate (6d) arranged inside the batten (3) whose trapezoidal prism geometry It prevents it from rotating horizontally inside the batten (3) and exiting horizontally through the narrowing (8). Said lower plate (6d) comprises a housing for a connecting and tightening piece (7) that behaves like a screw and joins both plates, passing through the hole of the upper plate (6a) and inserting itself into the housing of the lower plate (6d). 6d) in a threaded manner. Since the lower plate cannot rotate within the batten (3), the rotation of the connecting and tightening piece (7) causes it to rise.

Assembling the pallet with the exposed components is simple.

Once the battens (3) are arranged, the first perimeter closing slat is placed on them, in this case a type B slat (9) perpendicular to the battens (3) starting from their ends. These perimeter closing slats serve as a guide for the other slats (2).

Prior to settling the slats on the battens (3), a damping tape is placed on the battens (3), softening the contact between both elements.

The perimeter closing slats are fixed to the battens (3) by means of the clamp-type pieces (5).

Each clamp-type piece (5) comprises a laminar body with a horizontal "V"-shaped fixing area suitable for allowing anchoring to the batten, being fixed to it by means of pressure, and a "C"-shaped retention area suitable for bite the longitudinal channel (4) of the perimeter closing slat and hold it.

Once the perimeter slats have been fixed, the following rows of central slats (2), type A, are subsequently arranged, separated and held by the intermediate fastening pieces (6).

Each intermediate fastening piece (6) is arranged between two slats in contact with their longer sides in such a way that the lateral fins (6b) of its upper plate (6a) are inserted into the longitudinal channels (4) of the adjacent slats.

The upper plate, which includes a through hole, is horizontal between the adjacent slats at the height of the longitudinal channels.

The vertical extensions (6c) act as a stop to maintain the distance between the adjacent slats and are extended until their widening (6e) overlaps and fits over the friction area of the batten, helping to fix the fastening piece to the batten. by friction.

The upper plate (6a) is associated with a lower plate (6d), which is arranged inside the batten, by means of a joining and tightening piece (7). By the action of this connecting and tightening piece (7), which includes a screw, both plates come together, generating pressure between the batten (3) and the slat (2) with a strong but removable connection.

To do this, the lower plate (6d) has a housing in which the connecting and tightening piece (7) that associates the upper plate (6a) with the lower one threads.

The lower plate (6d), unable to roll inside the batten, is raised by the action of the connecting and tightening piece (7) until it reaches the narrowing (8).

The narrowing (8) has dimensions smaller than the smallest width of the lower plate (6d) so it prevents its exit and acts as a stop for this plate in its ascent.

Once the access of the lower plate (6d) is stopped by the narrowing, as the connecting and tightening piece continues to act, the lowering of the upper plate (6a) begins, which in this way fits over the longitudinal channel and forces the slat against the batten

The following rows of central slats are arranged in the same way, with intermediate fastening pieces between each of the rows. Once the rows of central slats are completed, a last row of perimeter slats is arranged, which may be type A or type B depending on the needs or aesthetic characteristics required for said end of the platform.

Claims (11)

1. - RAISED RAISED RAISED FLOOR ON RATES that comprises a plurality of ceramic slats (2) arranged on a plurality of battens characterized in that it comprises: 1. Slats (2) type A with a longitudinal channel (4) open towards their longer sides that runs through them. 2. Battens (3) that comprise a "U"-shaped profile with an upper narrowing (8) and a flat base. 3. Clamp-type parts (5) that comprise a fixing area (5a) and a retention area (5b). 4. Intermediate fastening pieces (6) arranged between adjacent slats where each one comprises an upper plate (6a) and a lower plate (6d) removably joined by a joining and tightening piece (7) where the upper plate has a through hole and the lower plate has a housing for the joining and tightening piece. Depending on their location, the slats can be perimeter or central where the perimeter slats are fixed to the battens by clamp-type pieces (5) and the central slats are fixed to the battens by intermediate fastening pieces (6). 2. - Raised access floor on slats according to claim 1, characterized in that it also includes, in a perimeter position, type B slats (9) that have a smooth edge (10) on one of its longitudinal sides that hides the longitudinal channel (4) and generates a cavity (12) that is accessed through a slot (11) in the lower part of the slat, this cavity being suitable to house the retention area (5b) of a clamp-type piece (5). 3. - Raised access floor on battens according to claim 1, characterized in that the narrowing (8) of the upper part of the "U" profile included in the battens (3) comprises a cornice arranged towards the vertical axis of the batten. 4. - Raised access floor on battens according to claim 1, characterized in that the narrowing (8) of the "U"-shaped profile of the batten has dimensions smaller than the smallest width of the lower plate (6d), preventing its exit and acting as a stop. of this plate on its ascent. 5. - Raised access floor on slats according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing area (5a) of the clamp-type piece (5) has a horizontal "V" shape. 6. - Raised access floor on slats according to claim 1, characterized in that the retention area (5b) of the clamp-type piece (5) has a "C" shape. 7. - Raised access floor on slats according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper plate (6a) of the intermediate fastening piece (6) comprises descending vertical extensions (6c) suitable for being arranged between adjacent slats, acting as a stop and maintaining the constant separation. 8. - Raised access floor on battens according to claim 7, characterized in that the descending vertical extensions (6c) comprise widenings (6e) that, once the intermediate fastening piece is installed, closely overlap with a friction area of the batten. (3). 9.- Raised access floor on slats according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper plate (6a) of the intermediate fastening piece (6) comprises lateral fins (6b) suitable for inserting into the lateral channels (4) of the slats ( 2) adjacent and press on them when descending. 10. - RAISED RAISED RAISED FLOOR ON RACES according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting and tightening piece (7) is a screw whose head is arranged in the upper part of the upper plate (6a) and extends downwards through the plate. upper (6a) through its hole towards the meeting with the housing in the lower plate (6d). 11. - RAISED RAISED RAISED FLOOR ON RACES according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting and tightening piece (7) when activated causes the lower plate (6d) to rise until it meets the narrowing (8) and when it persists in its position. action lowers the upper plate (6a) until the adjustment of its side fins (6b) against the slat (2) and the slat against the batten.