Connecting piece for ceramic tile dry hanging

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting piece for dry hanging of ceramic tiles, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface is adhered with the ceramic tiles, the bottom surface is connected with a building main body, the connecting piece is provided with uniformly distributed through holes, sinking reinforcing ribs are arranged between adjacent through holes, and the sinking reinforcing ribs are communicated to form a #-shaped structure. And the bottom surface of the #-shaped structure is flush and faces one side of the building main body. According to the utility model, the overall stability is improved, a certain supporting effect is achieved, the torsion resistance, the tension resistance and the shear resistance are improved to a certain extent, and the corresponding stress intensity in engineering can be obtained by using more saved materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building decoration, specifically to a connector for dry hanging of ceramic tiles. Background Technology

[0002] In architectural decoration, tile installation is mainly divided into two types: wet installation and dry hanging. Wet hanging uses cement mortar to adhere wall tiles, which has disadvantages such as a long construction period, greater susceptibility to climate changes, and a tendency for tiles to fall off. Dry hanging, on the other hand, uses metal hangers to directly suspend wall tiles from the wall or suspend them loosely from wooden boards, without the need for grouting. It is a relatively new construction technique in wall decoration, and is particularly suitable for dry-hanging installation of large-format tiles on exterior walls.

[0003] Dry-hanging tile installation is gaining popularity. This method involves setting main load-bearing points on the main structure, with metal hangers fixed to pre-embedded parts in the wall or to expansion bolts via welding or screwing. Tiles are then connected to the expansion bolts via the metal hangers and fixed to the building, forming a tiled background wall. Currently, dry-hanging tile installation typically employs two methods: grooved dry-hanging and back-bolted dry-hanging. Grooved dry-hanging requires grooves to be cut at the top and bottom of the tiles, connectors to be installed in the grooves, and then fixed to the building structure. The grooving process is time-consuming and prone to damaging the tiles. Furthermore, the dust pollution during tile processing is severe, posing a hazard to workers and the environment. Back-bolted dry-hanging requires positioning and drilling on the back of the tiles. This reduces the tile's strength, making it prone to breakage and cracking at the bolt points, creating safety hazards. Additionally, the back-bolted method requires extra accessories, increasing project costs.

[0004] In addition, the existing dry-hanging metal brackets are thin sheet structures, such as patent CN307899536S. The load-bearing capacity of this bracket on the tiles is uneven, and it cannot effectively distribute the weight of the tiles to the wall. As a result, after a period of use, the supporting effect of the bracket on the tiles gradually weakens, which reduces the adhesion between the tiles and the wall. When subjected to pressure, impact and external vibration, the tiles are prone to falling off, which poses certain safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to design a tile dry-hanging connector that can firmly fix the tiles, facilitate the adjustment of the flatness and verticality of the tiles during the installation process, improve the quality and efficiency of tile dry-hanging installation, and enhance the stability and safety of the tiles after installation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles, comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface is bonded to the ceramic tile and the bottom surface is connected to the main building structure. The connector has evenly distributed through holes, and recessed reinforcing ribs are provided between adjacent through holes. The front ends of the recessed reinforcing ribs extend to the periphery of the through holes, and their rear ends are connected to form a grid-like structure. The bottom surface of the grid-like structure is flush with and faces the main building structure.

[0007] Preferably, the sinking depth of the sinking reinforcing rib is not less than 0.5 mm and the width is not less than 1 mm.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sinking reinforcing ribs are one or more of the following shapes: strip, ellipse, racetrack, or serrated.

[0009] Furthermore, the through holes provided on the connector include fixed through holes and auxiliary through holes. The fixed through holes are located at the center of the connector, and the auxiliary through holes are evenly distributed around the fixed through holes. Preferably, the fixed through hole is located in the center of the grid-shaped structure. Preferably, there are 8 auxiliary through holes, of which 4 are located at the top corners of the connector and the other 4 are arranged in the middle of each side of the connector. The auxiliary through holes located at the top corners are countersunk holes. More preferably, the distance between the center of the auxiliary through hole and the nearest edge of the connector is greater than or equal to the distance between the front end of the countersunk reinforcing rib and that edge.

[0010] In some embodiments, the grid-shaped structure has multiple through holes.

[0011] Furthermore, the connector is integrally stamped from a metal sheet. The thickness of the metal sheet does not exceed 2mm, and even further, the thickness of the metal sheet can be 0.7mm-2.0mm.

[0012] The main features of this utility model are as follows: The key design element is the "well"-shaped sunken reinforcing rib structure, which effectively distributes the weight of the tiles, evenly transferring gravity to the wall structure, improving overall stability, providing a certain degree of support, and enhancing resistance to torsion, tension, and shear. Furthermore, the well-shaped structure can accommodate more adhesives, increasing the bonding strength between the tiles and connectors, ensuring a better installation result.

[0013] The present invention adopts a reasonable shape in its structural design, which improves the strength and stability of the product. Compared with existing products on the market, it is less prone to deformation or warping, especially at the four top corners.

[0014] The auxiliary through-holes allow adhesive to pass through the connectors, further improving the adhesion between the tiles and the building structure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view at point AA.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Sectional view at point BB.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Connector; 2. Top surface; 3. Bottom surface; 4. Fixing through hole; 5. Auxiliary through hole; 6. Recessed reinforcing rib; 7. Cross-shaped structure; 8. Front end; 9. Rear end; Detailed Implementation

[0026] To better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to specific examples. It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] The terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this utility model and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0028] The terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments are merely to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of objects. It is understood that "first" and "second" can be interchanged in a specific order or sequence where permissible. It should be understood that the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0029] In some embodiments, the present invention is square in shape and made of high-strength metal. For example... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a tile dry-hanging connector 1 includes a top surface 2 and a bottom surface 3. The top surface 2 is bonded to the tile, and the bottom surface 3 is connected to the building structure. The connector 1 has evenly distributed through holes, and recessed reinforcing ribs 6 are provided between adjacent through holes. The front end 8 of the recessed reinforcing ribs 6 extends to the periphery of the through hole, and their rear ends 9 are connected to form a grid structure 7. Further, the through holes include fixed through holes 4 and auxiliary through holes 5 (not all shown in the figure). The fixed through holes 4 are located at the center of the connector 1, and the auxiliary through holes 5 are evenly distributed around the fixed through holes 4. Recessed reinforcing ribs 6 (not all shown in the figure) are provided between adjacent auxiliary through holes 5. The front end 8 of the recessed reinforcing ribs 6 extends to the periphery of the auxiliary through holes 5, and their rear ends 9 are connected to form a grid structure 7. The bottom surface 3 of the grid structure 7 is flush with and faces the building structure, and the fixed through hole 4 is at the center of the grid structure 7.

[0030] The fixing through hole 4 is used to position the expansion bolt. The expansion bolt passes through the fixing through hole 4 to fix the connector 1 to the building structure. The auxiliary through hole 5 is used for adhesive penetration and, when needed, for installing bolts or screws to strengthen the connection between the connector and the building structure. In some embodiments, the diameters of the fixing through hole 4 and the auxiliary through hole 5 are equal. When it is inconvenient to anchor the center of the connector to the building structure, the auxiliary through hole 5 can be used for fixing.

[0031] In some implementations, see Figures 1 to 3 The auxiliary through holes 5 are circular holes, and there are eight of them. Four of them are located at the top corners of the connector 1, and the other four are arranged in the middle of each side of the connector 1. The auxiliary through holes 5 at the top corners can be designed as countersunk holes, such as... Figure 2 As shown. In other embodiments, the auxiliary through holes 5 can be fan-shaped holes or other shapes of holes, and their number can be increased or decreased, and the arrangement is not limited to the arrangement disclosed in this utility model.

[0032] Furthermore, the sinking depth of the sinking reinforcing rib 6 ( Figure 4 or Figure 5 The width (represented by H) should be no less than 0.5mm, and a depth of 2mm is preferred. The width of the recessed reinforcing rib 6 (… Figure 4 or Figure 5(represented by L in the text) is not less than 1mm. In some preferred embodiments, the distance between the front end 8 of the recessed reinforcing rib 6 and the edge of the nearest connector 1 ( Figure 3 D2 in the figure is less than or equal to the distance between the center of auxiliary through hole 5 and the edge. Figure 3 (D1 in the text). In this embodiment, the distance between two adjacent recessed reinforcing ribs 6 is equal (i.e., the distance between any two recessed reinforcing ribs 6 is the same). In some embodiments, the recessed reinforcing ribs 6 are other shapes such as strips, ellipses, racetracks, or serrations, etc. Figures 6 to 10 As shown.

[0033] In some embodiments, the grid-shaped structure 7 is provided with multiple auxiliary through holes 5 for adhesive penetration, further strengthening the connection between the connector 1 and the tile and the building structure. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, each of the four apex corners of the connector 1 has an auxiliary through hole 5, and multiple auxiliary through holes 5 are evenly arranged within the recessed reinforcing rib 6 and the grid-shaped structure 7. The multiple auxiliary through holes 5 can be arranged at the front end 8 of the recessed reinforcing rib 6. Figure 6 As shown), or evenly arranged around the center of the grid structure 7 (as shown). Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown), they can also be arranged simultaneously at the front end 8 and rear end 9 of the sinking reinforcing rib 6. Figure 10 (As shown).

[0034] Furthermore, connector 1 is integrally stamped from a metal sheet. The thickness of the metal sheet does not exceed 2mm, and further, the thickness can be 0.7mm-2.0mm. The recessed reinforcing ribs 6 and the grid-shaped structure 7 of connector 1 extend the stress surface to the entire tile dry-hanging connector 1, improving the product's stability and providing a certain degree of support. It also enhances the product's resistance to torsion, tension, and shear, allowing for greater stress strength in engineering applications with less material. On the other hand, the recessed reinforcing ribs 6 and the grid-shaped structure 7 improve the product's strength and stability, especially at the edges and four corners of connector 1, making it less prone to deformation or warping compared to existing products on the market. This facilitates adjustments to the flatness and verticality of the tiles during installation, improving the quality and efficiency of dry-hanging tile installation and enhancing the stability and safety of the installed tiles.

[0035] Application Process: Tiles are laid using a point-hanging method. Specifically, the anchor points for connector 1 are determined on the building structure, and connector 1 is fixed to the structure with bolts. Next, the corresponding points for connector 1 are marked on the back of the tile. Adhesive is prepared and applied to the marked points on the back of the tile. The tile is then adhered to the building structure with the connectors installed, and further secured with appropriate adhesive. The number of connectors and anchor points used can be adjusted according to the size of the tiles.

[0036] Compared with existing dry-hanging methods for ceramic tiles, this product eliminates the need for additional grooving in the tiles, reducing the number of steps and the breakage rate. This product is also suitable for stone paving.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles, comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface is bonded to the ceramic tile and the bottom surface is connected to the building structure, characterized in that, The connector has evenly distributed through holes, and a recessed reinforcing rib is provided between adjacent through holes. The front end of the recessed reinforcing rib extends to the periphery of the through hole, and its rear end is connected to form a grid-shaped structure.

2. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sinking depth of the sinking reinforcing rib is not less than 0.5 mm, and the width is not less than 1 mm.

3. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sinking reinforcing ribs are one or more of the following shapes: strip, ellipse, racetrack, or serrated.

4. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through hole includes a fixed through hole and auxiliary through holes. The fixed through hole is located at the center of the connector, and the auxiliary through holes are evenly distributed around the fixed through hole.

5. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are 8 auxiliary through holes, 4 of which are located at the top corner of the connector and the other 4 are arranged in the middle of each side of the connector; the fixing through hole is located in the center of the grid structure.

6. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 5, characterized in that, The auxiliary through hole located at the top corner is a countersunk hole.

7. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the center of the auxiliary through hole and the edge of the nearest connector is greater than or equal to the distance between the front end of the sunken reinforcing rib and that edge.

8. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grid-shaped structure has multiple through holes.

9. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is formed by integral stamping of a metal sheet.

10. A connector for dry-hanging ceramic tiles according to claim 9, characterized in that, The thickness of the metal sheet is 0.7mm-2.0mm.

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