Wall module and decorative wall

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a wall module and a decorative wall. The wall module comprises a facing plate, a frame installed on the back of the facing plate, comprising an upper keel arranged at the upper part of the facing plate, having an engaged state of being assembled with a structural member of the outside at a higher position and a disengaged state of being disengaged from the structural member at a lower position, and a lower keel arranged at the lower part of the facing plate, adapted to be connected with the structural member of the outside by a fastener to support the frame upwardly, so that the upper keel is maintained in the engaged state. The decorative wall comprises a structural member installed on the mounting surface of the original wall outside, and at least one wall panel module, wherein the wall panel module is fixed to the mounting surface by the structural member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] At least one embodiment of this disclosure relates to the field of building technology, and more specifically, to a wall module and a decorative wall. Background Technology

[0002] Decorative panels are a type of decorative material suitable for installation on existing building walls, and are widely used in various commercial, residential, and public spaces. Due to material limitations, structural strength requirements, and aesthetic considerations, decorative panels often cannot be directly installed on existing building walls and require the use of external structural components (such as foundation joists) for installation. This is achieved by connecting the decorative panels to structural components installed on the existing wall using fasteners such as screws, bolts, and nails to secure them to the original wall.

[0003] To simplify the installation of decorative panels and reduce waste caused by on-site cutting and assembly, frames are often pre-installed on the back of the decorative panels (i.e., the side facing the structural components and / or the original wall) to form wall modules. This allows the decorative panels to be quickly installed onto the structural components on-site via the frames.

[0004] The frames of commonly used wall modules are mostly configured as rectangular structures. During installation, different parts of the frame are fixed to structural members at different heights and / or positions using multiple fasteners (such as the aforementioned screws, bolts, and nails). Because there are many connection points between the frame and external structural members, the installation speed is slow. Furthermore, based on the existing structure and installation method of wall modules, not only is it impossible to replace the wall modules, but if incorrect or misinstalled occurs, it is necessary to remove the fasteners at each connection point. This makes it difficult to remove the installed wall modules, and even if they are removed, it will cause deformation of the external structural members and / or the frame.

[0005] Therefore, designing a wall panel module that uses as few fasteners as possible, improves installation speed, and is removable and replaceable has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address at least one technical problem in the prior art and other aspects, this disclosure provides a wall panel module and a decorative wall. The upper and lower keels of the frame are both installed on the back of the decorative panel, suitable for installing the decorative panel with external structural components. The upper keel is assembled with the structural components at a higher position and detached from the structural components at a lower position. Fasteners are used only between the lower keel and the structural components to support the wall panel module and keep the upper keel in an engaged state.

[0007] This disclosure provides a wall panel module, including: a decorative panel; a frame mounted on the back of the decorative panel, including: an upper keel disposed on the upper part of the decorative panel, having an engaged state with an external structural member at a higher position and a disengaged state detached from the structural member at a lower position; and a lower keel disposed on the lower part of the decorative panel, adapted to be connected to the external structural member by fasteners to support the frame upwards, thereby maintaining the upper keel in the engaged state.

[0008] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the frame further includes two side keels, which are symmetrically arranged between the upper keel and the lower keel. The outer edge of each side keel is provided with an outwardly extending protrusion, which is adapted to engage with a recess formed by an external structural member and slide vertically relative to the recess. The protrusion is provided with at least one notch, which, in response to the disengagement of the upper keel, corresponds to the recess, thereby allowing the frame to disengage from the recess.

[0009] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the upper keel, the lower keel, and the two side keels form a rectangular structure.

[0010] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the upper keel is provided with an upwardly opening slot, which is adapted to engage with the structural member to give the upper keel the aforementioned engagement state.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower end of the upper keel is mounted on the decorative panel, and the upper end of the upper keel is configured to be bent in a direction parallel to the decorative panel to form a gap with the decorative panel, the gap serving as the slot.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the upper end of the lower keel is mounted on the decorative panel, and the lower end of the lower keel extends out of the decorative panel, suitable for detachable mounting to the structural member by fasteners.

[0013] This disclosure also provides a decorative wall, comprising: a structural member mounted on an external original wall mounting surface; and at least one wall panel module; wherein the wall panel module is fixed to the mounting surface by the structural member.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the structural component includes: a first base keel, horizontally installed on the upper part of the mounting surface, the first base keel being provided with a locking block suitable for engaging with the upper keel of the wall panel module; and a second base keel, horizontally installed on the lower part of the mounting surface, arranged below the first base keel, suitable for connecting with the lower end of the lower keel, so as to restrict the frame of the wall panel module between the first base keel and the second base keel.

[0015] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned structural component further includes: a third base keel, which is disposed parallel to and spaced between the first base keel and the second base keel; and at least two plugs, which are installed at intervals at both ends of the third base keel. Each plug has a groove on its surface facing the side keel of the wall panel module, which serves as a recess for slidingly engaging with the protrusions provided on the outer edge of the side keel, so as to confine the frame between the two plugs.

[0016] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned plug-in is slidably mounted on the aforementioned third base keel.

[0017] According to the wall panel module and decorative wall provided in this disclosure, the upper keel of the wall panel module has an engaged state where it is assembled with external structural components at a higher position, and a disengaged state where it is detached from external structural components. The lower keel is connected to external structural components by fasteners, thereby restricting the position of the wall panel module's frame and decorative panel, keeping the upper keel in the engaged state. This eliminates the need for fasteners in assembling the upper keel with the structural components, and since the assembly and disassembly of the upper keel with the structural components can be achieved simply by adjusting the height of the frame, it also simplifies the installation and disassembly of the wall panel module and structural components, and provides conditions for replacing the wall panel module. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a rear view of a wall module according to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a decorative wall according to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part A of the decorative wall in the schematic embodiment shown;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a schematic embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the upper keel of a decorative wall in an assembled state with the first base keel; and

[0022] Figure 5 This is an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure showing the lower keel of a decorative wall in a usage state assembled with a second base keel.

[0023] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figure are as follows:

[0024] 1. Structural components;

[0025] 11. First basic keel;

[0026] 12. Second basic keel;

[0027] 13. Third basic keel;

[0028] 2. Wall panel modules;

[0029] 21. Decorative panels;

[0030] 22. Side keel;

[0031] 221. Convex part;

[0032] 23. Install the keel;

[0033] 24. Lower keel;

[0034] 3. Plugins;

[0035] 31. Bumps; and

[0036] 311. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0038] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. The terms “comprising,” “including,” etc., as used herein indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

[0039] All terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein are to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the context of this specification, and not in an idealized or overly rigid way.

[0040] When using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, and C," the expression should generally be interpreted in accordance with the meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art. For example, "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" should include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, having B alone, having C alone, having A and B, having A and C, having B and C, and / or systems having A, B, and C. Similarly, when using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, or C," the expression should generally be interpreted in accordance with the meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art. For example, "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" should include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, having B alone, having C alone, having A and B, having A and C, having B and C, and / or systems having A, B, and C.

[0041] Figure 1This is a rear view of a wall module according to this disclosure.

[0042] According to the embodiments of this disclosure, the wall module provided, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a decorative panel 21 and a frame, with the frame mounted on the back of the decorative panel 21 (e.g., Figure 1 (The side shown is the face facing the paper). The frame includes an upper keel 23 and a lower keel 24. The upper keel 23 is disposed on the upper part of the decorative panel 21 and has an engaged state with the external structural member 1 at a higher position and a disengaged state detached from the structural member 1 at a lower position. The lower keel 24 is disposed on the lower part of the decorative panel 21 and is adapted to be connected to the structural member 1 by fasteners to provide upward support to the frame and keep the upper keel 23 in the engaged state.

[0043] In this implementation, when installing the wall panel module 2, the wall panel module 2 is first placed below the structural component that is assembled with the upper keel 23 (i.e., the upper keel 23 is in a detached state at a lower position). Then, the entire wall module is moved upward so that the upper keel 23 is moved to a higher position and assembled with the structural component (i.e., the upper keel 23 is in a joined state at a higher position). After that, the lower keel 24 is connected to the external structural component by fasteners, thereby supporting the wall panel module 2 and keeping the upper keel 23 in a joined state so that the wall panel module 2 can be installed on the structural component.

[0044] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upper keel 23 and the lower keel 24 are arranged parallel to each other on the back of the decorative panel 21. Furthermore, the frame also includes components located on both sides of the upper keel 23 and the lower keel 24 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The left and right sides (as shown) are side keels 22, so that the upper keel 23, side keels 22 and lower keel 24 form an integral frame structure. The assembly of the upper keel 23, side keels 22 and lower keel 24 includes, but is not limited to, using snap-fit, fastener connection, bonding, integral molding or any other assembly method for fixation.

[0045] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame also includes a cross brace 25 disposed between the two side keels 22. In detail, the cross brace 25 includes, but is not limited to, being fixed to the middle of the two side keels 22 to pull the side keels 22 together, so that the frame has high structural strength.

[0046] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upper keel 23, the lower keel 24, and the two side keels 22 form a rectangular structure.

[0047] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown, the frame (i.e., the upper keel 23, the lower keel 24, and the two side keels 22) is arranged at the edge of the decorative panel 21. This helps maintain the structural strength of the edge of the decorative panel 21 and prevents the edge of the decorative panel 21 from being subjected to the direction facing the surface (such as...). Figure 1 When subjected to pressure (in the direction opposite to the paper shown), the decorative panel 21 breaks. Furthermore, the frame is, but is not limited to, fixed to the decorative panel 21 by screws and / or structural adhesive, so that the frame and the decorative panel 21 are integrally connected.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a decorative wall according to the present disclosure.

[0049] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, structural component 1 includes a first base keel 11 and a second base keel 12. The first base keel 11 is horizontally installed on the upper part of the mounting surface, and is provided with a locking block for engaging with the upper keel 23 of the wall panel module 2. The second base keel 12 is horizontally installed on the lower part of the mounting surface, located below the first base keel 11, and is adapted to connect with the lower end of the lower keel 24, thereby confining the frame of the wall panel module 2 between the first base keel 11 and the second base keel 12.

[0050] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first foundation keel 11 and the second foundation keel 12 are installed parallel to each other on the mounting surface, wherein the mounting surface (not shown in the figure) includes, but is not limited to, the surface of the original wall of the building. Specifically, the first foundation keel 11 is installed on the upper part of the mounting surface, and the second foundation keel 12 is installed on the lower part of the mounting surface.

[0051] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, structural component 1 also includes a third base keel 13 and at least two inserts 3. The third base keel 13 is arranged parallel to and spaced between the first base keel 11 and the second base keel 12. The two inserts 3 are installed at intervals at both ends of the third base keel 13. Each insert 3 has a groove 311 on its surface facing the side keel 22 of the wall panel module 2, which serves as a recess for slidingly engaging with the protrusion 221 provided on the outer edge of the side keel 22, thereby confining the frame between the two inserts 3.

[0052] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, plug 3 can be slidably installed on the third base keel 13.

[0053] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, the third base keel 13 is arranged parallel to the mounting surface between the first base keel 11 and the second base keel 12. Furthermore, the side of the plug-in 3 facing the third base keel 13 forms a groove to slidably fit onto the outside of the third base keel 13.

[0054] In one illustrative embodiment, the first base keel 11, the second base keel 12, and the third base keel 13 are preferably made of lightweight materials and form a hollow flat tube or similar flat tube structure, such as a light steel keel.

[0055] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part A of the decorative wall in the schematic embodiment shown.

[0056] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the frame also includes two side keels 22, which are symmetrically arranged between the upper keel 23 and the lower keel 24. The outer edge of the side keel 22 is provided with an outwardly extending protrusion 221, which is suitable for engaging with the recess formed by the structural member 1 and sliding vertically relative to the recess. The protrusion 221 is formed with at least one notch, which corresponds to the recess in response to the disengagement of the upper keel 23, so as to allow the frame to disengage from the recess.

[0057] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer edge of the side keel 22 of the wall module has an outwardly protruding protrusion 221. Specifically, the protrusion 221 extends vertically and forms a notch in a portion of the vertical position.

[0058] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, both sides of each wall panel module 2 (such as...) Figure 2 A pair (i.e., two) of plug-ins are symmetrically arranged on the lower left and upper right sides (as shown). Specifically, the surface of the plug-in 3 facing away from the third base keel 13 has a protrusion 31. The protrusion 31, facing the protrusion 221 formed by the side keel 22, has a groove 311 that engages with the protrusion 221 of the side keel 22. Furthermore, the plug-in 3 is slidably mounted on the third base keel 13 so that, during assembly with the third base keel 13, the position of the plug-in 3 relative to the side keel 22 is adjustable, allowing the protrusion 221 of the side keel 22 to abut against the groove 311 formed by the protrusion 31, thereby limiting the lateral position of the wall panel module 2.

[0059] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, the position and length of the notch formed on the outer edge of the side keel 22 should be set in response to the length of the frame and the position of the upper keel 23, so that when the upper keel 23 and the first base keel 11 are engaged, the protrusion 221 and the slide groove 311 are fitted together, and when the upper keel 23 and the first base keel 11 are disengaged, the slide groove 311 is disengaged from the protrusion 221, so that the slide groove 311 corresponds to the notch.

[0060] In this implementation, the configured plug-in 3 and side keel 22 cooperate to limit the lateral position of the side keel 22 (i.e., wall panel module 2) while the plug-in 3 and side keel 22 are in a sliding engagement state. This also guides the wall panel module 2 vertically during installation and disassembly. When the upper keel 23 is detached from the first base keel 11, the frame and wall panel module 2 can be flipped away from the mounting surface through the notch, allowing the wall panel module 2 to be removed from the structural member 1.

[0061] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a usage state in which the upper keel of the decorative wall in an assembly state with the first base keel, representing an illustrative embodiment.

[0062] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper keel 23 is provided with an upward-opening slot, which is suitable for engaging with the structural member 1 so that the upper keel 23 is in an engaged state.

[0063] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the lower end of the upper keel 23 is mounted on the decorative panel 21, and the upper end of the upper keel 23 is configured to be bent in a direction parallel to the decorative panel 21 to form a gap with the decorative panel 21, the gap serving as a slot.

[0064] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the upper part of the upper keel 23 is constructed into an L-shaped structure, and a gap is formed between the upper part of the upper keel 23 and the back of the decorative panel 21 to serve as a slot. Furthermore, the upper part of the first base keel 11 is constructed into a U-shaped structure, and the front end of the first base keel 11 forms a locking block to engage with the slot formed by the wall panel module, so that the upper keel 23 is connected to the first base keel 11.

[0065] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a schematic embodiment where the lower keel of the decorative wall is in use, assembled with the second base keel.

[0066] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 5As shown, the upper end of the lower keel 24 is mounted on the decorative panel 21, and the lower end of the lower keel 24 extends out of the decorative panel 21, suitable for detachable mounting to the structural member 1 by means of fasteners.

[0067] The decorative wall provided according to the embodiments of this disclosure, continuing to refer to... Figure 1 As shown, it includes: structural component 1 and wall panel module 2. Structural component 1 is installed on the mounting surface of the existing external wall. The wall panel module 2 is fixed to the mounting surface by means of structural component 1.

[0068] In one illustrative embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lower keel 24 is configured in an S-shaped structure, and the lower end of the lower keel 24 is configured to be parallel to the surface of the second base keel 12. Furthermore, with the lower keel 24 in contact with the second base keel 12, it is suitable to fix the lower keel 24 to the second base keel 12 by sequentially passing external fasteners (such as screws) through the lower keel 24 and the second base keel 12.

[0069] In this implementation, before the wall module is assembled with the first base keel 11, the installer lifts the wall module so that the slot of the upper keel 23 is in a lower position relative to the locking block formed by the first base keel 11; the wall module is then lifted as a whole so that the slot formed by the upper keel 23 engages with the locking block formed by the first base keel 11 (during this process, the protrusion 221 formed by the side keel 22 and the sliding groove 311 formed by the plug 3 are engaged and slide relative to each other); after the locking block and the slot are engaged, the lower keel 24 is fixed to the second base keel 12 with fasteners, thus completing the installation of the wall module. Similarly, when removing the wall module, only the fasteners between the lower keel 24 and the second base keel 12 need to be removed, and the installer needs to apply a slight downward force to the wall module to detach the upper keel 3 from the first base keel 11. After the wall module is moved vertically until the notch of the side keel 22 and the plug 3 are at the same height, the lower part of the wall module can be lifted and flipped away from the original wall to remove the wall module from the structural components. In this way, the installation and removal of the wall module can be achieved by installing fasteners only on the lower keel 24 of the wall module. The operation is simple, which helps to improve the installation speed of the wall module and minimizes the damage to the wall module and structural components. This allows the wall panel module to be detachably installed on the original wall, creating conditions for the overall replacement of the wall panel module, and distinguishing the wall panel module and the resulting decorative wall from the currently used non-removable decorative wall structure.

[0070] It should also be noted that the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Throughout the drawings, the same elements are represented by the same or similar reference numerals. Conventional structures or constructions will be omitted where they may cause confusion in understanding this disclosure.

[0071] The embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. However, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Although various embodiments have been described above, this does not mean that the measures in the various embodiments cannot be used advantageously in combination. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various substitutions and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A wall panel module, characterized in that, include: Decorative panel (21); A frame, mounted on the back of the decorative panel (21), includes: The upper keel (23), disposed on the upper part of the decorative panel (21), has an engaged state with the external structural member (1) at a higher position and a disengaged state detached from the structural member (1) at a lower position; and The lower keel (24) is disposed at the lower part of the decorative panel (21) and is adapted to be connected to the structural member (1) by fasteners to support the frame upward and keep the upper keel (23) in the engagement state; The frame also includes two side keels (22), which are symmetrically arranged between the upper keel (23) and the lower keel (24). The outer edge of the side keel (22) is provided with an outwardly extending protrusion (221), which is suitable for fitting into the recess formed by the structural member (1) and sliding relative to the recess in the vertical direction. The protrusion (221) has at least one notch that, in response to the disengagement of the upper keel (23), corresponds to the recess to allow the frame to disengage from the recess.

2. The module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper keel (23), the lower keel (24), and the two side keels (22) form a rectangular structure.

3. The module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper keel (23) is provided with an upward-opening slot, which is adapted to engage with the structural member (1) so that the upper keel (23) has the engagement state.

4. The module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the upper keel (23) is mounted on the decorative panel (21), and the upper end of the upper keel (23) is configured to be bent in a direction parallel to the decorative panel (21) to form a gap with the decorative panel (21), the gap serving as the slot.

5. The module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the lower keel (24) is mounted on the decorative panel (21), and the lower end of the lower keel (24) extends out from the decorative panel (21), suitable for being detachably mounted on the structural member (1) by means of fasteners.

6. A decorative wall, characterized in that, include: Structural component (1) is installed on the mounting surface of the original external wall; as well as At least one wall panel module (2) as described in any one of claims 1 to 5; The wall panel module (2) is fixed to the mounting surface by the structural component (1).

7. The decorative wall according to claim 6, characterized in that, The structural component (1) includes: The first base keel (11) is horizontally installed on the upper part of the mounting surface, and the first base keel (11) is provided with a locking block suitable for engaging with the upper keel (23) of the wall panel module (2); and The second base keel (12) is horizontally installed at the lower part of the mounting surface and arranged below the first base keel (11). It is suitable for connecting with the lower end of the lower keel (24) to restrict the frame of the wall panel module (2) between the first base keel (11) and the second base keel (12).

8. The decorative wall according to claim 7, characterized in that, The structural component (1) also includes: The third base keel (13) is arranged parallel to and spaced between the first base keel (11) and the second base keel (12); and At least two plugs (3) are installed at intervals at both ends of the third base keel (13). Each plug (3) has a groove (311) on its surface facing the side keel (22) of the wall panel module (2) as a recess that slides with a protrusion (221) provided on the outer edge of the side keel (22) to restrict the frame between the two plugs (3).

9. The decorative wall according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plug (3) is slidably mounted on the third base keel (13).

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