Ceramic tile laying structure and laying method

Abstract

This invention relates to a tile laying structure and method. The laying structure includes: a connecting shaft, two adjustable main rods sleeved on the connecting shaft, a fixing frame sleeved on the connecting shaft and located inside the main rods, casters installed at the bottom of the fixing frame, a tile suction cup fixed to the bottom of the main rods near the connecting shaft, and an adjustment assembly located on the other side of the main rods. The tile laying structure of this invention uses the tile suction cup and the adjustment suction cup to pick up the tiles to be laid, then flips the main rods against the wall to facilitate the application of cement mortar, and finally lays the tiles on the desired location. There is no risk of tiles falling during transfer, improving laying efficiency. After the tiles are laid, the distance between two sets of adjustment plates can be adjusted to adjust the spacing between adjacent tiles, eliminating the need for rework and ensuring the best tile laying effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of tile laying technology, specifically relating to a tile laying structure and laying method. Background Technology

[0002] Nowadays, with the continuous expansion of my country's construction scale, more and more places need to lay tiles. However, the laying of tiles in construction and home decoration is mostly limited to manual laying.

[0003] In the existing tile laying process, the decorator needs to apply cement mortar to the back of the tile, then move the tile with cement mortar to the place to be laid, and finally tap the tile with a rubber mallet.

[0004] Tile laying requires a high level of skill from the workers. After the tiles are laid, gaps may appear between adjacent tiles, requiring the installer to redo the work. This is inefficient, cannot guarantee the tile laying effect, and carries the risk of tiles falling during handling, resulting in wasted costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing tile laying methods, such as low laying efficiency and inability to guarantee laying effect, and to provide a tile laying structure and laying method.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a tile laying structure, comprising:

[0007] The system includes a connecting shaft, two adjustable main rod frames fitted on the connecting shaft, a fixed frame fitted on the connecting shaft and located inside the main rod frames, casters installed at the bottom of the fixed frame, a ceramic tile suction cup fixed at the bottom of the main rod frames and near the connecting shaft, and an adjustment assembly located on the other side of the main rod frames.

[0008] The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment plate movably disposed inside the main frame, a rotating plate rotatably mounted on the bottom of the adjustment plate, two sets of adjustment plates disposed on the bottom of the rotating plate, and an adjustment suction cup fixed to the bottom of the adjustment plate, wherein one set of adjustment plates is fixed to the bottom of the rotating plate, and the other set of adjustment plates is movably disposed on the bottom of the rotating plate.

[0009] Ideally, the main rod frame includes a main rod, a support plate inserted at both ends of the main rod, a shaft groove formed on the side of the support plate away from the main rod, and a limiting groove formed on the support plate and connected to the shaft groove, wherein the connecting shaft passes through the shaft groove.

[0010] Optimally, the main rod frame also includes external slots at both ends of the main rod, an inner slot on the inside of the support plate and cooperating with the external slots, an external locking hole on the support plate and penetrating the shaft groove, and a rubber pad fixed on the side of the support plate away from the inner slot.

[0011] Optimally, it also includes multiple sets of inner locking holes formed on the connecting shaft and cooperating with the outer locking hole, a slot formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting shaft, and a retaining spring that is locked in the slot, the retaining spring abutting against the outside of the fixing frame.

[0012] Optimally, the adjustment assembly further includes a ball screw fixed to the inner side of the main rod, a fixed plate connected to the ball screw, an adjustment arm pivotally connected to the fixed plate on one side and to the adjustment plate on the other side, an extension plate fixed to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate, a slide rail fixed to the other side of the bottom of the rotating plate, and a slider slidably mounted on the slide rail, wherein one set of adjustment plates is fixed to the bottom of the extension plate and the other set of adjustment plates is fixed to the slider.

[0013] Optimally, the adjustment assembly further includes a first pad fixed to the bottom of one set of adjustment plates, a second pad fixed to the bottom of another set of adjustment plates, an adjustment rod screwed onto the first pad and passing through the second pad, and an inner top sleeve and an outer top sleeve fixed to the adjustment rod, wherein the inner top sleeve and the outer top sleeve respectively abut against both sides of the second pad.

[0014] Ideally, the adjustable suction cup includes a suction cup body fixed to the bottom of the adjusting plate, a guide sleeve integrally connected to the top of the suction cup body, and a guide post that can be raised and lowered and passed through the guide sleeve.

[0015] Optimally, the adjusting suction cup also includes a rubber sleeve fixed to the bottom of the suction cup body and a sealing plate fixed to the bottom of the guide post.

[0016] The present invention also provides a method for laying tiles, using the aforementioned tile laying structure, specifically including the following steps:

[0017] Step 1: Lay the tiles to be laid flat on the ground;

[0018] Step 2: Move the tile laying structure onto the tile, and use the tile suction cup and the adjusting suction cup to pick up the tile from Step 1;

[0019] Step 3: Flip up the main frame until it is against the wall, and apply cement mortar to the back of the tiles;

[0020] Step 4: Move the tile laying structure, place the tiles after applying cement mortar in Step 3 on the area to be laid, and turn on and adjust the tile suction cups;

[0021] Step 5: Rotate the rotating plate until the two sets of adjustment plates are respectively placed on the two adjacent tiles, and lock the adjustment suction cups;

[0022] Step 6: Adjust the distance between the two sets of adjustment plates to adjust the distance between two adjacent tiles.

[0023] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0024] This invention's tile laying structure uses tile suction cups and adjusting suction cups to pick up the tiles to be laid. Then, the main frame is flipped and pressed against the wall to facilitate the application of cement mortar. Finally, the tiles are laid on the designated area. There is no risk of tiles falling during the transfer process, which also reduces the labor intensity of maintenance workers and improves laying efficiency. After the tiles are laid, the spacing between adjacent tiles can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the two sets of adjusting plates, eliminating the need for rework and ensuring the best tile laying effect. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main rod of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting shaft of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the bottom of the adjusting component of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 Top view;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustable suction cup of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for adjusting another angle of the suction cup according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the actual process of picking up ceramic tiles according to the present invention;

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1. Main rod; 2. Outer slot; 3. Outer fixing hole; 4. Handrail; 5. Inner slot; 6. Inner fixing hole; 7. Shaft groove; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Outer locking hole; 10. Pad hole; 11. Handrail; 12. Connecting shaft; 13. Inner locking hole; 14. Slot; 15. Fixing bolt; 16. Locking bolt; 17. Rubber pad; 18. Fixing bracket; 19. Caster wheel; 20. Tile suction cup; 21. Adjustment assembly; 211. Ball screw; 212. Fixing plate; 213. Adjusting arm; 214. Adjusting plate; 215. Rotating plate; 216. Extension plate; 217. Slide rail; 218. Slider; 219. Adjusting plate; 220. First pad; 221. Second pad; 222. Adjusting rod; 223. Inner top sleeve; 224. Outer top sleeve; 225. Adjusting suction cup; 2251. Suction cup body; 2252. Rubber sleeve; 2253. Guide sleeve; 2254. Guide post; 2255. Sealing plate; 2256. Connecting plate; 2257. Pressure plate; 2258. Pivot plate. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the tile laying structure of the present invention. It is usually used to assist decorators in laying large, thin tiles, and can also adjust the position of the laid tiles to ensure that there are no gaps between adjacent tiles.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, there are two sets of main rods 1 arranged opposite each other. The distance between the two main rods 1 is adjustable to accommodate tiles of different sizes. Outer slots 2 are provided on the inner sides of both ends of the main rods 1. These outer slots 2 engage with the inner slots 5 on the support plate 4, ensuring a more secure fixation between the support plate 4 and the main rods 1. Outer fixing holes 3 penetrate both ends of the main rods 1 and engage with the inner fixing holes 6 on the support plate 4.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer side of the support plate 4 has an inner slot 5 that mates with the outer slot 2. The support plate 4 also has a through-hole inner fixing hole 6. During actual installation, the outer slot 2 and the inner slot 5 are aligned and fitted together. The fixing bolt 15 is then passed through the outer fixing hole 3 and the inner fixing hole 6, and tightened with a nut (as shown). Figure 1 As shown, both ends of the main rod 1 are fixed with a support plate 4. One support plate 4 is used to install the connecting shaft 12, and the other support plate 4 is used by the maintenance technician to hold and operate, thereby completing the transfer of the tiles.

[0042] The shaft groove 7 is located on the side of the support plate 4 away from the inner fixing hole 6 and is used to install the connecting shaft 12. The limiting groove 8 is located on the support plate 4 and is connected to the shaft groove 7. The limiting groove 8 has two sets of inwardly inclined slopes. After the connecting shaft 12 is inserted into the shaft groove 7, the bottom of the connecting shaft 12 rests against the two sets of inclined slopes to prevent the position of the connecting shaft 12 from shifting.

[0043] The outer locking hole 9 is located on the support plate 4 and extends through the shaft groove 7. It engages with the inner locking hole 13 on the connecting shaft 12, thereby securing the connecting shaft 12 with the locking bolt 16. The pad hole 10 is located on the side of the support plate 4 away from the inner fixing hole 6. The rubber pad 17 is fixed in the pad hole 10. During the transfer of the tile, cement mortar needs to be applied to the back of the tile. Therefore, the tile needs to be flipped over. The main rotating rod 1 is used to rotate the tile. At this time, the rubber pad 17 rests against the ground. The cushioning effect of the elastic pad prevents damage to the structure of the support plate 4.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, the connecting shaft 12 has multiple sets of internal locking holes 13, which are used to adjust the distance between the two main rods 1 to meet the needs of laying tiles of different sizes. The slot 14 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting shaft 12, and a retaining spring is installed in the slot 14 to limit the fixing bracket 18 on the connecting shaft 12 and prevent the fixing bracket 18 from moving on the connecting shaft 12.

[0045] The mounting bracket 18 has mounting holes with a diameter larger than that of the connecting shaft 12. The connecting shaft 12 is connected to the mounting bracket 18 via bearings, allowing the connecting shaft 12 to rotate on the mounting bracket 18. Two sets of casters 19 are installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 18 for easy transport of the tiles to be laid by the repair technician. A tile suction cup 20 is fixed to the side of the main rod 1 near the mounting bracket 18 (the tile suction cup 20 is a commercially available suction cup).

[0046] The adjustment component 21 is fixed to the main rod 1 and works together with the tile suction cup 20 to pick up the tiles. After the tiles are laid, the position of the tiles can be adjusted to avoid gaps between adjacent tiles. Figure 6-8 The diagram shows the structure of the adjustment assembly 21. The adjustment assembly 21 includes a ball screw 211, a fixed plate 212, an adjusting arm 213, an adjusting plate 214, a rotating plate 215, an extension plate 216, a slide rail 217, a slider 218, an adjusting plate 219, a first pad 220, a second pad 221, an adjusting rod 222, an inner top sleeve 223, an outer top sleeve 224, and an adjusting suction cup 225. The ball screw 211 is fixed to the inner side of the two sets of main rods 1, and the fixed plate 212 is fixed to the sliding part of the ball screw 211. The ball screw 211 drives the fixed plate 212 to move, thereby accommodating the laying of tiles of different sizes and improving versatility.

[0047] One end of the adjusting arm 213 is pivotally connected to the fixed plate 212, and the other end of the adjusting arm 213 is pivotally connected to the adjusting plate 214. A rotating plate 215 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the adjusting plate 214. The rotating plate 215 allows the adjusting assembly 21 to not only pick up tiles together with the tile suction cup 20, but also, after the tiles are laid, the distance between two adjacent sets of tiles can be adjusted by rotating the rotating plate 215 to avoid gaps between the tiles (since the rotating plate 215 can rotate at any angle at the bottom of the adjusting plate 214, it can not only adjust two parallel tiles, but also tilted tiles).

[0048] An extension plate 216 is fixed to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate 215, and a slide rail 217 and a slider 218 are fixed to the other side of the bottom of the rotating plate 215. The slider 218 and the lower surface of the extension plate 216 are in the same plane, ensuring that the adjusting plate 219 fixed to the bottom of the extension plate 216 and the slider 218 are in the same plane, thus improving the flatness of the tile laying. The first pad 220 and the second pad 221 are integrally connected to the bottom of the adjusting plate 219. The first pad 220 has a threaded hole, and the second pad 221 has a through hole. The adjusting rod 222 passes through the first pad 220 and the second pad 221 (a part of the outer circumference of the adjusting rod 222 has an external thread, and the other part is a smooth rod, so the adjusting rod 222 is screwed on the first pad 220 and passes through the second pad 221).

[0049] The inner top sleeve 223 and the outer top sleeve 224 are respectively fixed on the adjusting rod 222 and abut against the two sides of the second pad 221. When the adjusting rod 222 is rotated, since part of the smooth rod of the adjusting rod 222 passes through the second pad 221, the inner top sleeve 223 will push the second pad 221 outward, and at the same time drive the adjusting plate 219 on the slider 218 to move outward. When the adjusting rod 222 is rotated in the opposite direction, the adjusting plate 219 on the slider 218 will move inward, thereby completing the adjustment of the distance between two adjacent tiles.

[0050] The adjustable suction cup 225 is fixed to the bottom of the adjustable plate 219 and works together with the tile suction cup 20 to pick up the tile, such as... Figure 9 , 10 The diagram shows the structure of the adjustable suction cup 225. The adjustable suction cup 225 includes a suction cup body 2251, a rubber sleeve 2252, a guide sleeve 2253, a guide post 2254, a sealing plate 2255, a connecting plate 2256, a pressure plate 2257, and a pivot plate 2258. The suction cup body 2251 is fixed to the bottom of the adjusting plate 214 by an aluminum profile. The suction cup body 2251 has a hollow internal structure, utilizing internal and external pressure to pick up the tiles. The rubber sleeve 2252 is fixed to the bottom of the suction cup body 2251. The rubber sleeve 2252 prevents air leakage from the inside of the suction cup body 2251, improving the gripping stability.

[0051] The guide sleeve 2253 is integrally connected to the top of the suction cup body 2251. A through hole communicating with the interior of the suction cup body 2251 is opened inside the guide sleeve 2253. The guide post 2254 passes through the through hole, and a rubber sealing plate 2255 is fixed to the top of the guide post 2254. When the guide post 2254 rises, the sealing plate 2255 prevents outside air from entering the suction cup body 2251. The connecting plate 2256 is fixed to one side of the guide sleeve 2253. One side of the pressure plate 2257 is pivotally connected to the guide post 2254. One end of the pivot plate 2258 is pivotally connected to the pressure plate 2257, and the other end of the pivot plate 2258 is pivotally connected to the connecting plate 2256. When the operator presses down on the pressure plate 2257, it will cause the guide post 2254 to rise, thereby firmly adhering the tile to the bottom of the suction cup body 2251.

[0052] The specific steps for using the tile laying structure of this invention are as follows:

[0053] First, place the tile to be laid flat on the ground. The installer pushes the structure above the tile. If dealing with a larger tile, the rotating plate 215 can be rotated parallel to the connecting shaft 12, and the tile can be picked up using the tile suction cup 20 and the adjusting suction cup 225 (the tile suction cup 20 picks up the outer side of the tile, and the adjusting suction cup 225 picks up the inner side of the tile to prevent the inner side of the tile from lacking sufficient support and breaking during the transfer). If dealing with a relatively small tile, the rotating plate 215 can be rotated perpendicular to the connecting shaft 12, and the tile can be picked up using the tile suction cup 20 and one set of adjusting suction cups 225 (the tile suction cup 20 picks up the outer side of the tile, and the adjusting suction cup 225 picks up the inner side of the tile; the tile suction cup 20 and the adjusting suction cup 225 form a triangle shape, making the overall structure more stable; the remaining set of adjusting suction cups 225 will pick up the adjacent tile after the tile is laid, facilitating subsequent adjustments).

[0054] Then push the structure against the wall, stand the main rod 1 upright against the wall, spread cement mortar evenly on the back of the tile, then push the structure to lay it in the appropriate place, release the tile suction cup 20 and the adjusting suction cup 225, rotate the rotating plate 215, and press the adjusting suction cup 225 again so that one set of adjusting suction cups 225 picks up the tile and the other set of adjusting suction cups 225 picks up the adjacent tile. Adjust the distance between the two adjacent tiles by turning the adjusting rod 222.

[0055] The present invention also provides a method for laying tiles, which adopts the above-mentioned tile laying structure and specifically includes the following steps:

[0056] Step 1: Lay the tiles to be laid flat on the ground;

[0057] Step 2: Move the tile laying structure onto the tile, and use the tile suction cup 20 and the adjusting suction cup 225 to pick up the tile from Step 1;

[0058] Step 3: Flip up the main frame until it is against the wall, and apply cement mortar to the back of the tiles;

[0059] Step 4: Move the tile laying structure, place the tile after applying cement mortar in Step 3 on the area to be laid, and open the tile suction cup 20 and adjust the suction cup 225;

[0060] Step 5: Rotate the rotating plate 215 until the two sets of adjusting plates 219 are respectively placed on the two adjacent tiles, and lock the adjusting suction cup 225;

[0061] Step 6: Adjust the distance between the two sets of adjustment plates 219 to adjust the distance between two adjacent tiles.

[0062] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tile laying structure, characterized by, It includes: The assembly includes a connecting shaft (12), two adjustable main rod frames fitted on the connecting shaft (12), a fixing frame (18) fitted on the connecting shaft (12) and located inside the main rod frame, a caster wheel (19) installed at the bottom of the fixing frame (18), a ceramic tile suction cup (20) fixed at the bottom of the main rod frame and close to the connecting shaft (12), and an adjustment assembly (21) located on the other side of the main rod frame. The main frame includes a main rod (1), a support plate (4) inserted at both ends of the main rod (1), a shaft groove (7) opened on the side of the support plate (4) away from the main rod (1), and a limiting groove (8) opened on the support plate (4) and connected to the shaft groove (7). The connecting shaft (12) passes through the shaft groove (7). The adjustment assembly (21) includes an adjustment plate (214) movably disposed inside the main frame, a rotating plate (215) rotatably mounted on the bottom of the adjustment plate (214), two sets of adjustment plates (219) disposed on the bottom of the rotating plate (215), and an adjustment suction cup (225) fixed on the bottom of the adjustment plate (219). One set of adjustment plates (219) is fixed on the bottom of the rotating plate (215), and the other set of adjustment plates (219) is movably disposed on the bottom of the rotating plate (215).

2. A tile laying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame also includes an outer slot (2) at both ends of the main rod (1), an inner slot (5) on the inside of the support plate (4) and cooperating with the outer slot (2), an outer locking hole (9) on the support plate (4) and penetrating the shaft groove (7), and a rubber pad (17) fixed on the side of the support plate (4) away from the inner slot (5).

3. Tile laying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes multiple sets of inner locking holes (13) formed on the connecting shaft (12) and cooperating with the outer locking hole (9), a slot (14) formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting shaft (12), and a retaining spring that is locked in the slot (14) and the retaining spring abuts against the outside of the fixing frame (18).

4. A tile laying structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The adjustment assembly (21) further includes a ball screw (211) fixed inside the main rod (1), a fixed plate (212) connected to the ball screw (211), an adjustment arm (213) pivotally connected to the fixed plate (212) on one side and to the adjustment plate (214) on the other side, an extension plate (216) fixed to one side of the bottom of the rotating plate (215), a slide rail (217) fixed to the other side of the bottom of the rotating plate (215), and a slider (218) slidably mounted on the slide rail (217). One set of adjustment plates (219) is fixed to the bottom of the extension plate (216), and another set of adjustment plates (219) is fixed to the slider (218).

5. A tiled structure according to claim 4, wherein: The adjustment assembly (21) further includes a first pad (220) fixed to the bottom of one set of adjustment plates (219), a second pad (221) fixed to the bottom of another set of adjustment plates (219), an adjustment rod (222) screwed onto the first pad (220) and passing through the second pad (221), and an inner top sleeve (223) and an outer top sleeve (224) fixed on the adjustment rod (222), wherein the inner top sleeve (223) and the outer top sleeve (224) respectively abut against both sides of the second pad (221).

6. A tile laying structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The adjustable suction cup (225) includes a suction cup body (2251) fixed to the bottom of the adjustable plate (219), a guide sleeve (2253) integrally connected to the top of the suction cup body (2251), and a guide post (2254) that can be raised and lowered and passed through the guide sleeve (2253).

7. Tile laying structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjusting suction cup (225) also includes a rubber sleeve (2252) fixed to the bottom of the suction cup body (2251) and a sealing plate (2255) fixed to the bottom of the guide post (2254).

8. A method of tiling a floor, characterized in that: The tile laying structure according to any one of claims 1-7 specifically includes the following steps: Step 1: Lay the tiles to be laid flat on the ground; Step 2: Move the tile laying structure onto the tile, and use the tile suction cup (20) and the adjusting suction cup (225) to jointly pick up the tile from Step 1; Step 3: Flip up the main frame until it is against the wall, and apply cement mortar to the back of the tiles; Step 4: Move the tile laying structure, place the tile after applying cement mortar in Step 3 on the place to be laid, and turn on the tile suction cup (20) and the adjustment suction cup (225); Step 5: Rotate the rotating plate (215) until the two sets of adjusting plates (219) are respectively placed on the two adjacent tiles, and lock the adjusting suction cup (225); Step 6: Adjust the distance between the two sets of adjustment plates (219) to adjust the distance between two adjacent tiles.

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