Classifications

• • 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
  • E04F13/18—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 of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
  • E04F15/00—Flooring
  • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
  • E04F15/10—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials

Definitions

• the subject of the invention is an assembly module made of synthetic material having a tiled appearance for the covering of floors and / or walls.
• the invention relates to the technical sector of covering floors and walls, using prefabricated modules which can be of the tiling, ceramic, terracotta, parquet type, but also in woven or non-woven materials of the carpet type, or synthetic materials.
• modules in the form of ceramic tiles, terracotta, and similar materials have the disadvantage of the weight, the crumbling of the borders and the risks of deterioration in the event of impact. Furthermore, their thermal and / or acoustic insulation properties and capacities remain very limited. In addition, their installation necessarily leads to the prior production of a screed having a smooth appearance. This requires a certain dexterity.
• the use of modules in the form of tiles made from woven or non-woven textiles of the carpet type is also known. In addition to the very high deformability of this type of slabs, there are the classic drawbacks, dust collector, and dust mites, difficulty in cleaning.
• Modules are also known in the form of tiles made of synthetic material having a tiling appearance. These are those described in the EP patent
• EP 625170 also discloses synthetic material tiles having a multilayer ceramic appearance.
• the slabs thus produced in particular in patents EP 203042 and 625170 are arranged edge to edge during their assembly and binders, glues or the like are used to firstly adhesive on the corresponding support surface and secondly the to make solidarity with each other.
• said binder is inserted into the jointing space of the slabs at their rounded edge as shown for example in the MONDO patent.
• Another sought-after goal was to get rid of the classic effects of square positioning of slabs by a new design of the module.
• the assembly module for covering floors and / or walls is of the type comprising a structure with at least two associated bi-layers; a first layer being a polymer sublayer highly charged with mineral fillers contributing to the rigidity of the module, and a second layer established from a printed polymer film defining the decoration of the module, and the protection of the decoration, said module is remarkable in that the external face of the stiffening underlayer is arranged to constitute a spacer means in the form of a plate of dimensions substantially greater than the format of the module on all or part of it, to constitute, after the modules have been brought to an end and / or the edges of the plate are joined end to end, a zone for receiving a joint of the binder, mastic and similar type of bond.
• the module is established according to a configuration of various shapes and dimensions with the spacer means corresponding to the shapes and dimensions and outline of the module, the final covering having an assembly of identical or different modules according to the chosen decoration; each module consisting of a drawing.
• the module is designed to represent itself an assembly of several modules with the presence of the appearance of bonding and joining zones.
• the module comprises a third layer in the form of a transparent polymer film.
• the module comprises a fourth layer superimposed on the third layer and being defined by a protective polymer varnish.
• Figure 1 is a perspective view in exploded view of the module according to the invention in two-layer structure, with the spacer means.
• FIG. 2 is a perspective view and exploded view of the module according to the invention in 4 layers, with the spacer means.
• FIG. 3 is a profile view of the module according to FIG. 2.
• - Figure 4 is a view of a set of prepositioned modules according to the invention in the implementation according to Figures 1 and 2.
• FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of Figure 4.
• FIG. 6 and 7 are schematic views illustrating the module according to the invention with different positioning of the printing films.
• Figure 8 is an overview of two modules of different configurations intended to be assembled according to a specific drawing.
• Figure 9 is a view according to Figure 8, the assembly being carried out.
• FIG. 10 is a flat view of a single module according to the invention itself presenting a decoration of several modules together with representation of joining areas.
• FIG. 11 is a variant view of a module according to the invention with an internal representation in the form of a disc.
• Figures 12 and 13 are flat views of modules according to two modes of assembly together.
• the assembly module for wall and floor covering according to the invention is referenced as a whole by (1). It can be established in the form of a square configuration slab, in the form of a rectangular configuration blade or in other forms. It is a thick and rigid slab, shown in a first nonlimiting example, in a square format, of variable dimensions which can be for example, and without limitation of the order of 300 to 500 millimeters on a side.
• the module is produced in the form of a multilayer structure with at least two layers (Cl) (C2).
• the first layer is the lower sub-layer intended to be in contact with the floor and / or wall, and is made of polymer while being heavily loaded with mineral fillers.
• This first layer is associated with its upper face with a second layer (C2) defined by a printed polymer film, contributing to the decoration of the module, and the protection of the decoration.
• Said layers are possibly capable of receiving a third layer (C3) constituted by a transparent polymer film as well as a fourth layer (C4) in the form of polymer varnish of the polyurethane or other type.
• This varnish may contain specific agents for obtaining a structured, rough surface.
• the module is produced in a multi-layer structure and has a thickness which can be of the order of approximately 4 to 8 millimeters, the undercoat (Cl) being predominant in this thickness. Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the print can be arranged in the lower part of the second layer, or be arranged on an upper part thereof, with a third protective layer.
• said thickness can be of the order of 6 millimeters.
• the surface mass is from 8 kg per m 2 to 16 kg per m 2 , and preferably around 12 kg per m 2 .
• the peripheral upper border (1.1) of the module can be rounded, chamfered, bevelled or of any other profile, on each of its edges to ensure a double function, namely on the one hand protecting the surface film, namely either the film printed, either transparent film, or both to avoid tearing effects related to use.
• this rounded border gives a ceramic effect to the module.
• the printed polymer film constituting the second layer is established with the desired decoration.
• the bonding of the layers together is obtained by various manufacturing techniques which may be those of calendering, of hot pressing, without limitation.
• the module according to the invention is designed and arranged under the lower layer (Cl) with a specific spacer means (2).
• the spacer means is made of any suitable material with a certain rigidity, and has the characteristic of being of dimensions substantially larger than the dimensions of the module of so as to extend over all or part of it, along a peripheral periphery (2a).
• the spacer means has rectilinear edges (2b) so that it is possible in the context of a decor to arrange a set of modules as shown in FIG. 4.
• the junction of edges of spacers two by two makes it possible to define a flat receiving area (3) lower than the height of the module defining a channel for positioning a connecting joint (4). This implementation is even closer to the known presentations of tiling and installation thereof.
• the spacer means is advantageously produced directly with the stiffening under layer, thus being made of the same material, the assembly then being obtained in one go, by pressing, or by machining or other techniques.
• the module thus presents this characteristic aspect as shown in the figures of the drawings with this lower part formed by the spacer.
• the spacer can be made of a material different from the sublayer, which can either be added to the latter or be adhesive-coated by any appropriate means, or obtained during manufacture.
• the overflow of the spacer can only be carried out partially in relation to the format of the slab. For example, this overflow can be carried out only on two adjacent sides of the module, if the latter is square. All other arrangements can be made to help create sets.
• the spacer also allows to have very regular dimensions. According to the embodiments, it is possible to have different spacing joint widths from the arrangement of several modules to give various aesthetic effects. This original arrangement of the invention is particularly advantageous insofar as it considerably widens the possibility of creating decorations, on floor or receiving wall surfaces.
• Figures 8 and 9 show an embodiment of two modules of different shapes, a first square shape truncated at an angle and a second smaller square shape; the assembly of these forms being partially represented in FIG. 9.
• the module by its spacer part remains of square section for example, but an interior drawing represents in a new and original way a ceramic in the form of disc.
• the module according to the invention is produced with a single bottom including the lower part forming a spacer.
• the module itself is made up of a decoration representing an arrangement of modules of smaller size.
• the joining areas between the small format modules are also shown.
• overflow spacer means is arranged on its periphery with male female assembly means allowing the connection of several modules.
• this spacer means of the module shown by way of example in the form of a square slab has two adjacent sides or the projecting part comprises a plurality of projections (2a) in corresponding number, they - even overflowing from the area (2b) overflowing from the spacer.
• the two other sides have on said zone (2b) notches (2c) of profile corresponding and complementary to said projections (2a) to allow their engagement.
• it ensures on the one hand the connection of the modules to each other, but also facilitates the positioning and location of the modules with respect to each other.
• the spacer is shaped with a plurality of projections (2d) of dovetail profile, being arranged along the sides of the module with respective offset positions and spaces (2e) complementary, between two consecutive projections to allow bonding and nesting.
• the advantages according to the invention reside in the fact that the modules thus formed are both rigid and light and are, by virtue of the almost non-deformable under layer, the spacer part allowing their relative positioning. Furthermore, the implementation of this invention makes it possible to obtain modules offering better sound insulation, better thermal insulation, better impact resistance. Another advantage lies in the fact that the modules can be cut by any means. In addition, it is also possible to consider manufacturing module plates with the identification of break and shear zones by cutter, jigsaw or other, for the formats considered. The modules are lighter than tiling, and installation is simplified.
• the module thus designed according to the invention is positioned on the floor or wall covering, and is maintained using an adhesive which can either be directly attached to the module during manufacture, then removing the protection from the layer adhesive, or it is the flat support which is arranged and directly receives the adhesive.
• an adhesive binder can be used, dispensed from a dispensing means such as, without limitation, an adhesive gun. Glue deposition points are distributed with respect to each module, according to a partial bonding, according to a varied arrangement, and the applicator, after joining the modules together, can fill the spaces in the junction parts of the spacer. Thus the installation is very fast and presents no particular difficulty.
• the thickness of each module makes it possible to absorb apparent roughness without difficulty on the surface of the floor or wall to be covered.

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