Fabricated thermal insulation board and fabricated thermal insulation board system

The eccentric rotating shaft and locking mechanism adjust the support height of the insulation plate, which solves the problem that the insulation plate cannot be placed smoothly, achieves the smooth placement of the insulation plate and improves the insulation effect, and simplifies the construction process.

CN223189944UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05CHINA CONSTR SCI & IND CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202420960392.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-29
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-29

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Technical Problem

The length of the existing heat insulation panel cannot be adjusted, resulting in the heat insulation panel being unable to be placed smoothly, the top surface is uneven, which affects the beauty and has poor heat insulation effect.

Method used

A prefabricated heat insulation plate is designed, using an eccentric rotating shaft and support. The height of the support is adjusted through the locking mechanism to ensure the smooth placement of the heat insulation plate body, and the support function is achieved using the locking mechanism and support components to avoid uneven force at the splicing.

Benefits of technology

The smooth placement of the insulation board is achieved, bending and cracking is avoided, the insulation effect is improved, the construction process is simplified, and the work efficiency and safety is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of heat insulation plates, and discloses an assembly type heat insulation plate and an assembly type heat insulation plate system. The supporting assembly comprises supporting legs, a support and a rotating shaft, the supporting legs are connected with the heat insulation plate body, the rotating shaft penetrates through the support, and the supporting legs are rotatably connected with the rotating shaft; and the locking mechanism is connected with the heat insulation plate body and is arranged corresponding to the support, and the locking mechanism is provided with a locking position which is connected with the support to limit the rotation of the support and an unlocking position which is separated from the support. According to the utility model, the rotating shaft is eccentrically arranged corresponding to the support, so that the height of the support is changed when the support rotates, the height of the heat insulation plate body is further changed, and the support is fixed by the locking mechanism, so that the heat insulation plate body is effectively supported after the height of the heat insulation plate body is determined; the heat insulation plate body is ensured to be in a stable state, and the heat insulation effect of the heat insulation plate body is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heat insulation boards, in particular to an assembled heat insulation board and an assembled heat insulation board system. Background Art

[0002] The heat insulation board has a heat insulation function and is mainly used for the heat insulation and insulation project on the top surface of a building. Only four legs are provided on the bottom surface of the existing heat insulation board, and the length of the legs of the heat insulation board is fixed and cannot be adjusted, resulting in the heat insulation board being unable to be placed stably on its contact surface. Furthermore, the top surface of the heat insulation board is uneven, the forming effect is poor, and the aesthetics are affected. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides an assembled heat insulation board to solve the problems that the legs of the existing heat insulation board cannot adjust the length, resulting in the heat insulation board being unable to be placed stably, the top surface of the heat insulation board being uneven, and the heat insulation effect being poor.

[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides an assembled heat insulation board, comprising: a heat insulation board body; a support assembly, including legs, a support and a rotating shaft, the legs are connected to the heat insulation board body, the rotating shaft is eccentrically arranged corresponding to the support, and the legs are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; a locking mechanism, connected to the heat insulation board body and arranged corresponding to the support, the locking mechanism has a locking position for connecting to the support to limit the rotation of the support, and an unlocking position for separating from the support.

[0005] Beneficial effects: By arranging the rotating shaft eccentrically corresponding to the support, the height of the support changes when the support rotates, and further the height of the heat insulation board body changes. By fixing the support through the locking mechanism, after the height of the heat insulation board body is determined, it effectively supports the heat insulation board body, avoids bending and cracking caused by uneven stress at the splicing position, ensures that the heat insulation board body is in a stable state, and improves the heat insulation effect of the heat insulation board body.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the locking mechanism includes a lapping piece, a sliding block, an elastic piece and a first connecting piece. The lapping piece is provided with a cavity. One end of the sliding block is connected to the elastic piece, the elastic piece is connected to the inner wall of the top of the cavity, the sliding block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity, one end of the first connecting piece is connected to the other end of the sliding block, and the other end of the first connecting piece penetrates through the bottom of the lapping piece. In the locking position, the first connecting piece is connected to the support, and in the unlocking position, the first connecting piece disengages from the support.

[0007] Beneficial effects: The elastic member drives the slider to slide in the cavity, thereby driving the first connecting member to move, achieving the connection and disconnection between the first connecting member and the support, realizing the locking and unlocking functions of the locking mechanism. The structure of the locking mechanism is simple, improving the working flexibility of the locking mechanism and enabling it to adapt to different working scenarios.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the locking mechanism further includes a positioning plate and a connecting plate. A plurality of the positioning plates are provided, and the plurality of positioning plates are spaced between the overlapping member and the support, and the connecting plate connects adjacent positioning plates.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the locking mechanism further includes a fixing plate and a second connecting member. The fixing plate is connected to the connecting plate. In the locking position, the fixing plate disengages from the overlapping member so that the first connecting member approaches the support and is fixedly connected to the support. In the unlocking position, the second connecting member penetrates through the fixing plate and the overlapping member simultaneously so that the first connecting member moves away from the support.

[0010] Beneficial effects: By changing the connection state of the second connecting member, it is convenient for construction workers to switch the position of the locking mechanism, improving work efficiency.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the support assembly further includes a rotating shaft, a cylinder, and a handle portion. The rotating shaft penetrates through the support, the cylinder is sleeved on at least one end of the rotating shaft, the cylinder is fixedly connected to the support leg, and the handle portion is fixedly connected to the cylinder.

[0012] Beneficial effects: By setting the handle portion to operate the rotation of the rotating shaft, the support is driven to rotate, thereby adjusting the height of the heat insulation plate body. The operation is simple, which is beneficial to improving work efficiency.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of slots are formed on the support. The plurality of slots are spaced along the outer circumference of the support. In the locking position, the first connecting member is inserted into the slot. In the unlocking position, the first connecting member disengages from the slot.

[0014] Beneficial effects: By providing a plurality of slots, the support can be fixedly connected to the locking mechanism after rotating to different positions, ensuring the normal operation of the assembled heat insulation plate and improving the applicability of the assembled heat insulation plate.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of heat insulation plate bodies are provided. A first groove is formed at one end of the heat insulation plate body, and a first protrusion is formed at the other end of the heat insulation plate body. The first groove of the heat insulation plate body is inserted corresponding to the first protrusion of the adjacent heat insulation plate body.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, a second groove is formed on one side of the heat insulation board body, and a second protrusion is formed on the other side of the heat insulation board body. The second groove of the heat insulation board body is inserted corresponding to the second protrusion of the adjacent heat insulation board body.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, through holes are formed on the heat insulation board body, and a plurality of the through holes are arranged at intervals, and the through holes of a plurality of the heat insulation board bodies are communicated.

[0018] Beneficial effects: By communicating the through holes, the heat transfer performance is improved, so that the absorbed heat can be better transferred, and the heat is prevented from accumulating locally to damage the heat insulation board body.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides an assembled heat insulation board system, including the above-mentioned assembled heat insulation board. A plurality of the assembled heat insulation boards are provided, and a plurality of the assembled heat insulation boards are spliced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0021] Figure 1 It is the front view of the assembled heat insulation board of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is the partial perspective top view of the assembled heat insulation board of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is the partial perspective structural schematic diagram of the assembled heat insulation board system of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 It is the top view of the assembled heat insulation board system of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Description of the reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Heat insulation board body; 101. First groove; 102. First convex part; 103. Second groove; 104. Second convex part; 105. Through hole; 2. Support assembly; 201. Leg; 202. Support; 2021. Slot; 203. Rotating shaft; 204. Cylinder; 205. Handle part; 3. Locking mechanism; 301. Lapping part; 302. Slide block; 303. Elastic part; 304. First connecting part; 305. Positioning plate; 306. Connecting plate; 307. Fixed plate; 308. Second connecting part. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] The following combines Figures 1 to 4 to describe the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, on the one hand, as Figure 1 shown, a prefabricated heat insulation board is provided, including: a heat insulation board body 1, a support assembly 2 and a locking mechanism 3. The support assembly 2 includes a leg 201, a support 202 and a rotating shaft 203. The leg 201 is connected to the heat insulation board body 1, the rotating shaft 203 is eccentrically arranged corresponding to the support 202, and the leg 201 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 203. The locking mechanism 3 is connected to the heat insulation board body 1 and is arranged corresponding to the support 202. The locking mechanism 3 has a locking position for connecting to the support 202 to limit the rotation of the support 202 and an unlocking position for separating from the support 202.

[0030] By eccentrically arranging the rotating shaft 203 corresponding to the support 202, the height of the support 202 changes when the support 202 rotates, and then the height of the heat insulation board body 1 changes. By fixing the support 202 through the locking mechanism 3, after the height of the heat insulation board body 1 is determined, it effectively supports the heat insulation board body 1, avoids bending and cracking caused by uneven stress at the splicing place, ensures that the heat insulation board body 1 is in a stable state, and improves the heat insulation effect of the heat insulation board body 1.

[0031] It should be noted that the rotating shaft 203 is not arranged at the center of the support 202, so that the support 202 rotates like an eccentric wheel, the height of the support 202 changes with the change of the movement track, and then the height of the prefabricated heat insulation board changes.

[0032] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the outer contour of the support 202 is a regular polygon, and the outer side wall of the regular polygon support 202 is covered with an anti-slip rubber layer. By setting the anti-slip rubber layer, the installation of the assembled heat insulation board is more stable.

[0033] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the locking mechanism 3 includes a lapping member 301, a slider 302, an elastic member 303 and a first connecting member 304. The lapping member 301 is provided with a cavity. One end of the slider 302 is connected to the elastic member 303, the elastic member 3 is connected to the inner wall of the top of the cavity, the slider 302 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity, one end of the first connecting member 304 is connected to the other end of the slider 302, and the other end of the first connecting member 304 penetrates through the bottom of the lapping member 301. In the locking position, the first connecting member 304 is connected to the support 202, and in the unlocking position, the first connecting member 304 is disengaged from the support 202. The elastic member 303 drives the slider 302 to slide in the cavity, thereby driving the first connecting member 304 to move, realizing the connection and disconnection of the first connecting member 304 and the support 202, and realizing the locking and unlocking functions of the locking mechanism 3. The structure of the locking mechanism 3 is simple, improving the working flexibility of the locking mechanism 3 and being able to adapt to different working scenarios.

[0034] Specifically, the lapping member 301 is arranged on the lower side of the first groove 101 and extends outward from the heat insulation board body 1. When splicing the heat insulation board body 1, by arranging the lapping member 301, another heat insulation board body 1 is placed on the lapping member 301 so that the two heat insulation board bodies 1 to be spliced are kept in the same horizontal state, which is beneficial to the first protrusion 102 of the latter heat insulation board body 1 being inserted into the first groove 101 of the former heat insulation board body 1 for rapid splicing.

[0035] Specifically, at least two cavities are arranged in the lapping member 301, which is convenient for locking the two heat insulation board bodies 1 respectively when the two heat insulation board bodies 1 are assembled. At the same time, the two heat insulation board bodies 1 can also be effectively connected, avoiding mutual sliding between the two heat insulation board bodies 1 and affecting the assembly of the assembled heat insulation board.

[0036] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the locking mechanism 3 further includes a positioning plate 305 and a connecting plate 306. A plurality of positioning plates 305 are arranged, and the plurality of positioning plates 305 are arranged at intervals between the lapping member 301 and the support 202, and the connecting plate 306 connects adjacent positioning plates 305.

[0037] Specifically, the outer contour of the positioning plate 305 coincides with the outer contour of the regular polygon support 202.

[0038] In one embodiment, asFigure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 3 further includes a fixing plate 307 and a second connecting member 308. The fixing plate 307 is connected to the connecting plate 306. In the locked position, the fixing plate 307 is separated from the bridging member 301, so that the first connecting member 304 is close to the support 202 and fixedly connected to the support 202. In the unlocked position, the second connecting member 308 simultaneously penetrates the fixing plate 307 and the bridging member 301, so that the first connecting member 304 is away from the support 202. By changing the connection state of the second connecting member 308, it is convenient for construction workers to switch the position of the locking mechanism 3, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0039] When the lock is in place, the second connecting piece 308 is pulled out from the fixing plate 307 and the bridging piece 301. At this time, under the elastic force of the elastic piece 303, the slider 302, the first connecting piece 304 and the positioning plate 305 move toward the direction close to the support 202, so that the positioning plate 305 effectively covers the regular polygon support 202. At this time, the first connecting piece 304 is inserted into the slot 2021, that is, the locking mechanism 3 is in the locking position. At this time, the cooperation between the first connecting piece 304 and the slot 2021 prevents the support 202 from rotating, thereby fixing the support 202; when unlocking is required, the connecting plate 306 is pushed upward to disengage the first connecting piece 304 from the slot 2021, and the second connecting piece 308 is passed through the fixing plate 307 and the bridging piece 301 again and fixes the two. That is, the locking mechanism 3 is in the unlocking position at this time, and the height of the assembled insulation board can be adjusted again.

[0040] Specifically, if Figure 3 As shown, holes are provided on the fixing plate 307 and the bridging member 301. When the locking mechanism 3 needs to be unlocked, the fixing plate 307 is pushed up until the hole on the fixing plate 307 overlaps with the hole on the bridging member 301. At this time, the elastic member 303 is in a compressed state, and the second connecting member 308 is used to simultaneously penetrate the two holes and connect and fix the fixing plate 307 and the bridging member 301. At this time, the first connecting member 304 is disengaged from the slot 2021 on the support 202. When the locking mechanism 3 needs to be locked, the second connecting member 308 is pulled out from the hole, and the elastic member 303 moves downward under the action of the elastic force, thereby driving the slider 302, the first connecting member 304, the positioning plate 305 and the fixing plate 307 to move downward at the same time until the first connecting member 304 is inserted into the slot 2021 on the support 202. At this time, the locking mechanism 3 is in the locked position.

[0041] Specifically, the elastic member 303 may be a component with elastic deformation, such as a spring.

[0042] Specifically, the contour of the first connecting member 304 fits the contour of the slot 2021. The first connecting member 304 and the second connecting member 308 can be members such as pins that have a connecting and positioning function.

[0043] In one embodiment, the support assembly 2 further includes a cylinder 204 and a handle portion 205. The cylinder 204 is at least sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft 203. The cylinder 204 is fixedly connected to the leg 201, and the handle portion 205 is fixedly connected to the cylinder 204. By operating the handle portion 205 to rotate the rotating shaft 203, the support 202 is rotated, and further the height of the heat insulation plate body 1 is adjusted. The operation is simple, which is beneficial to improving work efficiency.

[0044] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the support 202 is provided with slots 2021. A plurality of slots 2021 are spaced along the outer periphery of the support 202. In the locked position, the first connecting member 304 is inserted into the slot 2021. In the unlocked position, the first connecting member 304 is disengaged from the slot 2021. By providing a plurality of slots 2021, the support 202 can be fixedly connected to the locking mechanism 3 after being rotated to different positions, ensuring the normal operation of the assembled heat insulation plate and improving the applicability of the assembled heat insulation plate.

[0045] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, a plurality of heat insulation plate bodies 1 are provided. A first groove 101 is provided at one end of the heat insulation plate body 1, and a first protrusion 102 is provided at the other end of the heat insulation plate body 1. The first groove 101 of the heat insulation plate body 1 is inserted corresponding to the first protrusion 102 of the adjacent heat insulation plate body 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, a second groove 103 is provided on one side of the heat insulation plate body 1, and a second protrusion 104 is provided on the other side of the heat insulation plate body 1. The second groove 103 of the heat insulation plate body 1 is inserted corresponding to the second protrusion 104 of the adjacent heat insulation plate body 1.

[0047] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, through holes 105 are provided on the heat insulation plate body 1. A plurality of through holes 105 are spaced. The through holes 105 of the plurality of heat insulation plate bodies 1 are connected. By connecting the through holes 105, the heat transfer performance is improved, so that the absorbed heat can be better transferred, and the heat insulation plate body 1 is prevented from being damaged due to local heat accumulation.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a prefabricated heat insulation board system is also provided, including the above-mentioned prefabricated heat insulation board. A number of prefabricated heat insulation boards are provided and spliced together.

[0049] Specifically, when splicing, first, place the first convex portion 102 of the first heat insulation board body 1 on the top surface of the overlapping member 301 of the second prefabricated heat insulation board to keep the two heat insulation board bodies 1 to be connected at the same horizontal state. Then, the staff inserts the first convex portion 102 of the second heat insulation board body 1 into the first groove 101 on the first heat insulation board body 1; when there is another heat insulation board body 1 on one side of the heat insulation board body 1, insert the second convex portion 104 formed on one side of the heat insulation board body 1 into the second groove 103 of the other heat insulation board body 1. Through the cooperation of the convex portion and the groove, the prefabricated heat insulation boards can be spliced at one time without secondary masonry with cement mortar, effectively saving the installation construction time, improving the work efficiency. The spliced prefabricated heat insulation boards are not easily rolled up by strong winds, avoiding the potential hazard of falling off, and improving the safety.

[0050] When using the prefabricated heat insulation board system of this embodiment, first, insert and set the first convex portions 102 of a number of prefabricated heat insulation boards corresponding to the first grooves 101, and insert and set the second convex portions 104 of a number of prefabricated heat insulation boards corresponding to the second grooves 103; then, place the spliced prefabricated heat insulation boards on the installation surface of the building, and press to check whether the heat insulation board body 1 is stable. If it is not stable, rotate the rotating shaft 203 through the handle portion 205, and then the rotating shaft 203 drives the regular polygon support 202 to rotate, adjusting the height of the heat insulation board body 1 to make the heat insulation board body 1 in a stable state; finally, after adjusting the regular polygon support 202, pull out the second connecting member 308, and the elastic member 303 applies force to make the slider 302, the first connecting member 304 and the positioning plate 305 move downward, the positioning plate 305 covers the support 202, and the first connecting member 304 is inserted into the slot 2021, effectively positioning and fixing the support 202.

[0051] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An assembled heat insulation board, characterized in that: include: Heat insulation board body (1); A support assembly (2) comprising a support leg (201), a support seat (202) and a rotating shaft (203), wherein the support leg (201) is connected to the heat insulation board body (1), the rotating shaft (203) is eccentrically arranged corresponding to the support seat (202), and the support leg (201) and the rotating shaft (203) are rotatably connected; A locking mechanism (3) is connected to the heat insulation board body (1) and is arranged corresponding to the support (202). The locking mechanism (3) has a locking position connected to the support (202) to limit the rotation of the support (202), and an unlocking position separated from the support (202).

2. The assembled heat insulation board according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (3) comprises a bridging member (301), a slider (302), an elastic member (303) and a first connecting member (304); the bridging member (301) is provided with a cavity; one end of the slider (302) is connected to the elastic member (303); the elastic member (303) is connected to the top inner wall of the cavity; the slider (302) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cavity; one end of the first connecting member (304) is connected to the other end of the slider (302); the other end of the first connecting member (304) passes through the bottom of the bridging member (301); in the locked position, the first connecting member (304) is connected to the support (202); in the unlocked position, the first connecting member (304) is detached from the support (202).

3. The assembled heat insulation board according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (3) further comprises a positioning plate (305) and a connecting plate (306), wherein a plurality of the positioning plates (305) are provided, and the plurality of positioning plates (305) are arranged at intervals between the bridging member (301) and the support (202), and the connecting plate (306) connects adjacent positioning plates (305).

4. The assembled heat insulation board according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (3) further comprises a fixing plate (307) and a second connecting member (308), wherein the fixing plate (307) is connected to the connecting plate (306); in the locking position, the fixing plate (307) is separated from the bridging member (301) so that the first connecting member (304) is close to the support (202) and fixedly connected to the support (202); in the unlocking position, the second connecting member (308) simultaneously penetrates the fixing plate (307) and the bridging member (301) so that the first connecting member (304) is away from the support (202).

5. The assembled thermal insulation board according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (2) further comprises a cylinder (204) and a handle portion (205), wherein the cylinder (204) is sleeved on at least one end of the rotating shaft (203), the cylinder (204) is fixedly connected to the supporting leg (201), and the handle portion (205) is fixedly connected to the cylinder (204).

6. The assembled thermal insulation board according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The support (202) is provided with a slot (2021), and a plurality of slots (2021) are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the support (202); in the locking position, the first connecting member (304) is inserted into the slot (2021); and in the unlocking position, the first connecting member (304) is disengaged from the slot (2021).

7. The assembled thermal insulation board according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The heat insulation board body (1) is provided with a plurality of them, one end of the heat insulation board body (1) is provided with a first groove (101), and the other end of the heat insulation board body (1) is provided with a first protrusion (102), and the first groove (101) of the heat insulation board body (1) is plugged into and arranged corresponding to the first protrusion (102) of the adjacent heat insulation board body (1).

8. The assembled thermal insulation board according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A second groove (103) is provided on one side of the heat insulation board body (1), and a second protrusion (104) is provided on the other side of the heat insulation board body (1). The second groove (103) of the heat insulation board body (1) is plugged into and arranged corresponding to the second protrusion (104) of the adjacent heat insulation board body (1).

9. The assembled heat insulation board according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heat insulation board body (1) is provided with a through hole (105), and a plurality of the through holes (105) are arranged at intervals, and the through holes (105) of the plurality of the heat insulation board bodies (1) are connected.

10. An assembled thermal insulation board system, characterized in that: include: The prefabricated thermal insulation board according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a plurality of the prefabricated thermal insulation boards are provided, and the plurality of the prefabricated thermal insulation boards are spliced together.