AN X-SHAPED BRICK STAPLE FOR BUILDING DOUBLE WALLS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE

Abstract

A brick clip for constructing double walls on a construction site, comprising a single-sided base from which at least two projections extend, capable of being inserted into the hollows of a hollow brick. The base is flat and X-shaped, defining two right and two left lateral arms. A cylindrical projection extends from each end of the arms of the X-shaped base, and two parallel elongated projections extend from the center of the X-shaped base. The cylindrical projections of the right-side arms are inserted into the holes of one hollow brick, the cylindrical projections of the left-side arms can be inserted into the holes of another hollow brick, and the elongated projections are capable of defining a partition wall that maintains the distance between the two bricks.

Description

BRICK CLIP FOR CONSTRUCTING DOUBLE WALLS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND A METHOD FOR DEFINING A HOLLOW BRICK UNIT, AND A DOUBLE WALL BRICK UNIT REQUESTED BY: MAURO NICOLAS QUEREJETA WITH ADDRESS AT: Route 40, Km 2216 8370 San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén Argentine Republic FOR A TERM OF TWENTY YEARS 2151598 of 2 Marcelo Raul Gancedo - 20205128671 Digitally signed by PORTALTRAMITES - INPI Date: 2023.02.05 13:39:40 -03:00 Reason: Digitally signed by the INPI Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina 2151598 of 2 BRICK CLIP FOR CONSTRUCTING DOUBLE WALLS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE AND A METHOD FOR DEFINING A HOLLOW BRICK UNIT, AND A BRICK UNIT OF DOUBLE WALL Field of the invention:

[0001] The present invention relates to construction materials and methods, and more particularly to a brick fastener that a construction worker can use to easily make a double-walled brick at the construction site without adding additional costs. Background of the invention:

[0002] Double-walling has long been used to build energy-efficient homes. While there are many ways to do it, the basic premise is to build one structural wall (usually the interior wall), build a second wall around it, and fill the space in between with insulation.

[0003] With a double-brick design, there is a small gap between the two layers of brick that form the foundation and structure of the home. This gap works as an excellent way to properly insulate the home and slow the thermal transition process. Because of this, the temperature inside the home will naturally be at a comfortable level without much help from your thermostat.

[0004] During the summer, when it's hot outside, walls absorb heat and allow less of it to enter the home. And during the winter, a similar effect occurs, with warm air remaining inside while cool air is absorbed by the walls and the buffer space. This natural insulation will help reduce your monthly electricity bill and save energy at home.

[0005] Double-walled construction is considered above grade, or in other words, a 2151598 of 8 premium wall design. Many homeowners and builders choose the double-wall design because it offers greater structural integrity and exceptional energy efficiency. Homes with this feature are known to use less electricity and heat. Over time, this can save the homeowner a lot of money. And since energy costs seem to be rising, this can be a great way to generate savings directly into a home.

[0006] Some other advantages of double-wall construction include excellent air / vapor barrier support and noise reduction. The way the wall materials overlap creates a more consistent and reliable air / vapor barrier, and the additional materials and wall thickness prevent noise from traveling through the walls.

[0007] Double-wall construction has several advantages over a conventional stud-framed wall: it provides more space for insulation, reduces thermal bridging through the studs, and avoids the moisture problems that can arise from the use of vapor-tight materials such as foam board.

[0008] Several different double-wall techniques have been tested and designed. The key to this system is a good air seal (so that warm air is not lost through the wall) and placing sufficient insulation outside the air barrier so that the structural cladding of the wall remains warm and dry.

[0009] The main objective of the present invention is to present a simple, lightweight and economical clip that can be used to build double walls, simplifying the construction technique and without adding additional costs. There are bricks on the market for making a double wall, but they are heavy, difficult and expensive to transport and handle on the construction site. Summary of the invention:

[0010] A main object of the present invention is a brick fastener for building 2151598 of 8 double walls in a work, comprising a base on one side from which at least two projections project capable of being inserted into the gaps of a hollow brick.

[0011] It is also a purpose of the present invention to provide a brick clip, wherein the base is flat and X-shaped defining two right side arms and two left side arms. At each end of the arms of the X-shaped base, a cylindrical projection protrudes, and at the center of the X-shaped base, two parallel elongated projections protrude. The cylindrical projections of the right side arms are inserted into the hollows of a hollow brick, the cylindrical projections of the left side arms are inserted into the hollows of another hollow brick, and the elongated projections are capable of defining a partition wall that maintains the distance between the two bricks.

[0012] Also the object of the present invention is a clip made of one of the following materials: plastic, wood, metal, cardboard, rubber.

[0013] Also the subject of the present invention is a method for defining a hollow brick unit for the construction of a double wall in a work, comprising: place two hollow bricks side by side, parallel along their longitudinal axis, with a regular space between them; providing two X-shaped brick clips each including a flat base with four cylindrical projections and two elongated projections projecting therefrom, arranging a clip opposite one of the ends of the two aforementioned bricks so that two protrusions of the clip face two holes in the first brick, and the other two protrusions face two holes in the other brick attached to it, performing a blow on the smooth back face of the clip so that the four protrusions of the clip are inserted simultaneously into the holes of the two bricks; Arrange the second clip opposite opposite ends of the two bricks so that two protrusions of the clip face two holes in the first brick, and the other two protrusions face 2151598 of 8 two holes in the other brick placed next to it, hit the smooth back face of the clip so that the four protrusions of the clip enter at the same time into the holes of the two bricks; The elongated projections of each clip define a partition wall between the two bricks.

[0014] Also the subject of the present invention is a double-walled brick unit, comprising: two hollow bricks side by side, parallel along their longitudinal axis, with a regular space between them; a first clip inserted at one end of each brick, the first clip comprising a base, four cylindrical projections and two elongated projections; the two cylindrical projections of the first clip are inserted into holes in one brick and the two cylindrical projections of the same first clip are inserted into gaps in the other brick, the elongated projection of the first clip defining a partition wall between the two bricks; A second clip is inserted at the opposite end of each brick, wherein the second clip also includes a base, four cylindrical projections and two elongated projections; Two cylindrical projections of the second clip are inserted into the holes of one brick and two cylindrical projections of the same second clip are inserted into the holes of the other brick, and the elongated projection of the second clip defines a partition wall between the two bricks.

[0015] One or more of the embodiments described above, in addition to certain alternatives, are provided in greater detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. However, the disclosed subject matter is not limited to any particular disclosed embodiment. Brief description of the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 is a general front perspective view of the clip according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 is a general rear perspective view of the clip according to the present invention. 2151598 of 8

[0018] Figure 3 is a top plan view.

[0019] Figure 4 is a bottom plan view.

[0020] Figure 5 is a general perspective view of the clip according to the present invention already inserted into a regular hollow brick.

[0021] Figure 6 is a side elevation view.

[0022] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a brick with a clip installed at both ends.

[0023] Figure 8 is a side elevation view of the brick with two clips installed at both ends.

[0024] Figure 9 is a general perspective view of a brick with two clips installed at both ends. Detailed description of the invention:

[0025] The brick clip 1, according to the present invention, comprises a flat X-shaped base 2 with a front face 2a and a rear face 2b. Said X-shaped base defines two right arms 3-4 and two left arms 5-6. At the end of each arm 3-6, a cylindrical projection 7 protrudes from the front face 2a of the flat base 2. Each projection 7 has a diameter corresponding to the size of the holes in the bricks into which this projection is inserted as it is being inserted. It will be explained in detail below.

[0026] On the same front face 2a of the base 2, two elongated parallel projections 8-9 also protrude. These projections 8-9 will define a partition wall to keep two bricks separated from each other with a predefined distance as will be explained in detail later.

[0027] The brick clip 1 can be used to make a double-walled brick at the construction site by a construction worker. The steps that a construction worker follows to make a double-walled brick using the clip of the present invention define 2151598 of 8 a method for defining a hollow brick unit for constructing a double wall at a construction site, comprising: a) place two hollow bricks 20-21 side by side, parallel along their longitudinal axis XY, with a regular space Z between them; b) providing two X-shaped brick clips 30-40 each including a flat rear face 31-41 and a flat front face 32-42 with four cylindrical projections 33-43 and two elongated projections 34-44 projecting therefrom, c) arranging the clip 30 in front of the end 20'-21' of the two aforementioned bricks 20-21 so that two projections 33 of the clip 30 face two holes 36 in the first brick 20, and the other two projections 33 face two holes 37 in the other brick 21, d) hitting the smooth rear face 31 of the clip 30 so that the four projections 33 of the clip 30 enter at the same time into the holes 36-37 of the two bricks 20-21; e) arranging the second clip 40 opposite the opposite ends 20”-21”' of the two bricks 20-21 so that two projections 43 of the clip 40 face two holes 46 in the first brick 20, and the other two projections 43 face two holes 47 in the other brick 21, f) hitting the smooth rear face 41 of the clip 40 so that the four projections 43 of the clip 40 enter at the same time into the holes 46-47 of the two bricks 20-21; g) the elongated projections 34-44 of each clip 30-40 define a partition wall between the two bricks.

[0028] In one of the preferred embodiments of the brick clip 1 according to the present invention, it is made of plastic, since it is easy to mold or inject, it is light, easy and safe to handle and cheap to manufacture. Hundreds of clips can be sent to the construction site in a plastic bag, and workers can easily handle them to manufacture the double wall bricks on site. This is much easier and cheaper than manufacturing, shipping and handling the bricks that are used in the art to make a double wall. This cannot be construed as a 2151598 of 8 limitation of the scope of protection of this invention, since those skilled in the art can easily recognize that the clip can also be made of different materials, including, but not limited to, wood, metal, cardboard, rubber, etc.

[0029] In the attached drawings, the clip 1 is shown as a flat X-shaped piece with two arms 3-4 on one side and two arms 5-6 on the other side, but any shape can be used, including but not limited to square, rectangular, circular, oval, etc. The X shape is optimal in terms of minimizing the amount of material used to manufacture the clip, and therefore reducing the cost, but any other shape can also be used. 2151598 of 8 Marcelo Raul Gancedo - 20205128671 Digitally signed by PORTALTRAMITES - INPI Date: 2023.02.05 13:39:41 -03:00 Reason: Digitally signed by the INPI Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina 2151598

Claims

1. An X-shaped brick clamp for constructing double walls in a building, characterized in that it comprises an X-shaped base, said base having a center, a face, a first right lateral arm, a second right lateral arm, a first left lateral arm, a second left lateral arm, the first right lateral arm having one end, the second right lateral arm having one end, the first left lateral arm having one end, the second left lateral arm having one end, a first projection extending from the end of the first right lateral arm, a second projection extending from the end of the second right lateral arm, a third projection extending from the end of the first left lateral arm, a fourth projection extending from the end of the second left lateral arm, and two parallel elongated projections at the center of the base extending from the face. Three claims follow.