Modular brick and modular brick kit

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular brick and a modular brick kit. The modular brick includes a first end face and a second end face facing each other. The first end face has a first protrusion, and the first protrusion has two second protrusions, which are spaced apart along the length of the modular brick. The second end face has two first grooves, one of which is adapted to fit one of the second protrusions. When the first and second modular bricks are joined together, the first protrusion of the first modular brick abuts against the second end face of the second modular brick, and there is a gap between the first end face of the first modular brick and the second end face of the second modular brick. The modular brick kit includes straight modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks, and cross-shaped modular bricks. It is better suited for prefabricated buildings, aesthetically pleasing and practical, simple and convenient to assemble, and reduces the labor intensity and operational difficulty for construction site personnel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building materials technology, and in particular to a modular brick and a modular brick kit. Background Technology

[0002] Modular bricks are an important component of prefabricated buildings. They refer to building components that are prefabricated in factories with standardized dimensions and structures, allowing for rapid assembly on-site to form part or the entire building structure. This construction method improves on-site construction efficiency and building quality by transferring a large amount of on-site construction to the factory, aligning with the modern trend of standardization and industrialization in construction. Furthermore, the advantages of modular bricks in terms of construction efficiency, quality control, and environmental protection have also driven their widespread application. Factory production of modular bricks makes the quality of building components easier to control, and on-site assembly reduces construction waste and environmental pollution, conforming to the development concept of green building.

[0003] However, when modular bricks are used in prefabricated buildings, they are not aesthetically pleasing or practical enough, and the assembly is still not simple and convenient enough. The labor intensity and operational difficulty for construction workers still need to be reduced. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular brick and modular brick kit that is both beautiful and practical, easy and convenient to assemble, and better suited for prefabricated buildings, reducing the labor intensity and operational difficulty of construction site personnel.

[0005] The technical solutions for achieving the above objectives include the following:

[0006] This utility model proposes a modular brick, comprising:

[0007] The first end face and the second end face are opposite to each other;

[0008] The first end face has a first boss, and the first boss has a second boss;

[0009] The second end face has a first groove, which matches the second boss;

[0010] When two modular bricks are joined together, the first protrusion of the lower modular brick abuts against the second end face of the upper modular brick, the first groove of the upper modular brick is fitted onto the second protrusion of the lower modular brick, and there is a gap between the first end face of the lower modular brick and the second end face of the upper modular brick.

[0011] In one embodiment, there are two second protrusions, which are spaced apart along the length of the module brick; there are two first grooves, one of which matches one second protrusion; the second protrusion has a first cavity extending from the second protrusion to the first groove; there is a first slot between the two second protrusions and between the two first grooves, and the first slot connects the two first cavities.

[0012] In one embodiment, the module brick has a through-hole in the middle, the through-hole extends along the width direction of the module brick, the through-hole extends from the first boss to the second end face, the through-hole divides the first slot into a left slot and a right slot, the left slot and the right slot are located on both sides of the through-hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the corner of the modular brick has a groove, the groove including a first surface and a second surface, the first surface intersecting the side surface of the modular brick in the length direction, the second surface intersecting the side surface of the modular brick in the width direction, and the included angle between the first surface and the second surface is an obtuse angle.

[0014] In one embodiment, both the first boss and the second boss are square bosses, and the area of ​​the top surface of the square boss is smaller than the area of ​​the bottom surface of the square boss, and the height of the second boss is greater than the height of the first boss.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first boss is disposed along the periphery of the module brick, and there is a gap between the outer edge of the first boss and the outer edge of the module brick.

[0016] In one embodiment, it also has a first wall and three second walls opposite to the first wall, the first wall and one of the second walls are disposed opposite to each other and both extend along the width direction of the module brick, and the other two second walls extend along the length direction of the module brick.

[0017] The first wall has a second slot at both the top and bottom, through which a first cavity is connected to the outside of the module brick;

[0018] At least one of the top and bottom ends of the second wall has a third slot, through which another of the first cavities and the outside of the module brick are connected.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second slot of the first wall and the third slot of the second wall opposite to the first wall extend along the length direction of the module brick, and the other two third slots of the second wall extend along the width direction of the module brick.

[0020] In one embodiment, the first slot, the second slot, and the third slot have the same shape, each including two arc-shaped surfaces and a horizontal surface located between the two arc-shaped surfaces.

[0021] This utility model also proposes a modular brick kit, including: a basic modular brick, a straight modular brick, an L-shaped modular brick, a T-shaped modular brick, and a cross-shaped modular brick. The basic modular brick is any one of the modular bricks mentioned above. The straight modular brick, the L-shaped modular brick, the T-shaped modular brick, and the cross-shaped modular brick are any one of the modular bricks mentioned above. The straight modular brick has a third groove on the second wall opposite to the first wall. The L-shaped modular brick has a third groove on one of the two second walls intersecting with the first wall. The T-shaped modular brick has a third groove on two of the three second walls. The cross-shaped modular brick has a third groove on each of the three second walls.

[0022] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages and effects:

[0023] The modular brick of this utility model not only has a first protrusion on the first end face, which not only serves as a load-bearing element, but also forms a horizontal gap after two modular bricks are stacked one on top of the other. This gap can be filled with grout material, thus taking into account both aesthetics and practicality. By setting corresponding second protrusions and first grooves on the two end faces respectively, a gap fit is formed, thereby realizing the positioning and stacking of two adjacent modular bricks, which together play a role in assembly and positioning, reducing the labor intensity and operation difficulty of construction site personnel.

[0024] This utility model's modular brick kit, by incorporating a first cavity, reduces the weight of the modular bricks while maintaining their performance, thus saving material costs. The first cavity can also be used to thread vertical reinforcing bars and concrete, thereby increasing the strength and stability of the wall or column. Furthermore, the first slot, combined with slots in other locations on the modular brick, allows for the laying of horizontal pipe networks (such as water pipes, electrical wiring, etc.) or reinforcing bars within the wall. Based on this modular brick, simply changing the slots in other locations can meet the pipe network laying requirements of different situations, saving on the manufacturing cost of modular brick molding molds, improving the standardization and large-scale production of modular bricks, and making it well-suited for prefabricated buildings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific examples of the technical solutions described in this utility model, and together with the detailed embodiments, form part of the specification, serving to explain the technical solutions, principles, and effects of this utility model.

[0026] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the same reference numerals in different figures represent the same or similar technical features, and different reference numerals may be used to represent the same or similar technical features.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the first embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view of the first embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the first embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the first embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of the area indicated by the dashed line;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the first embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the eighth embodiment of the modular brick of this utility model.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 100. Modular bricks

[0042] 110. First end face; 111. First boss; 112. Second boss; 113. First cavity.

[0043] 120. Second end face; 121. First groove;

[0044] 130. Gap groove; 131. First surface; 132. Second surface.

[0045] 140. First slot; 141. Arc-shaped surface; 142. Horizontal surface; 143. Left slot; 144. Right slot.

[0046] 150. Opening

[0047] 160. First wall; 161. Second slot.

[0048] 170. Second wall; 171. Third slot. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this document are for distinguishing names only and do not represent a specific number or order.

[0051] Unless otherwise stated or defined, the term “and / or” as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] It should be noted that when a component is considered "fixed" to another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "mounted" on another component, it can be directly mounted on the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "placed" on another component, it can be directly placed on the other component or there can be an intervening component.

[0053] Figure 1-6The illustrated modular brick is an embodiment of this utility model and serves as the basis for manufacturing other types of modular bricks (e.g., straight-line modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks, and cross-shaped modular bricks). Specifically, the modular brick 100 is cuboid in shape, having a first end face 110 and a second end face 120 facing each other. In this embodiment, the first end face 110 is the upper end face, and the second end face 120 is the lower end face. The first end face 110 has a protruding portion, forming a first boss 111. The first boss 111 is a square boss, arranged along the perimeter of the modular brick 100, and there is a gap between the outer edge of the first boss 111 and the outer edge of the modular brick 100. The first boss 111 has an inclined chamfer, and the area of ​​the top surface is smaller than the area of ​​the bottom surface. The height of the first boss 111 is about 6 mm, which is relatively small compared to the overall size of the modular brick 100, and it mainly serves a load-bearing function. With the help of the first protrusion 111, after the two modular bricks 100 are stacked one on top of the other, a horizontal gap will be formed. This horizontal gap can be filled with grout material, thus taking into account both aesthetics and practicality.

[0054] The second boss 112 is a raised portion above the first boss 111. There are two second bosses 112, which are symmetrically arranged along the length of the module brick 100, that is, the two second bosses 112 are symmetrical about the plane of symmetry of the module brick 100 with respect to the length of the module brick 100. The second boss 112 is also a square boss with an inclined chamfer, and the area of ​​the top surface is smaller than the area of ​​the bottom surface.

[0055] Corresponding to the second protrusion 112, the second end face 120 has two first grooves 121, each of which is adapted to fit one of the second protrusions 112. The first grooves 121 and the second protrusions 112 have the same shape. That is, when two modular bricks 100 are stacked one on top of the other, the first groove 121 of the upper modular brick 100 fits onto the second protrusion 112 of the lower modular brick 100, and the second protrusion 112 and the first groove 121 form a clearance fit, thereby realizing the positioning and stacking of the two adjacent modular bricks 100, which together play the role of assembly and positioning. Preferably, the height of the second protrusion 112 is greater than the height of the first protrusion 111, making the assembly of the two adjacent modular bricks 100 more stable. Preferably, the area and height of the first groove 121 are both greater than the area and height of the second protrusion 112, making the stacking of the two modular bricks 100 simpler and more convenient.

[0056] The second protrusion 112 has a square through hole extending from the second protrusion 112 to the first groove 121, forming a first cavity 113. The center of the first cavity 113 coincides with the center of the second protrusion 112. The inner corners of the square through hole are rounded. The first cavity 113 reduces the weight of the modular brick 100 while ensuring its performance, saving material costs. Furthermore, the first cavity 113 can be used to insert vertical reinforcing bars and concrete, thereby increasing the strength and stability of the wall or column and improving the overall strength and seismic performance of the prefabricated wall structure.

[0057] The modular brick 100 has a joint groove 130 at the corner. In this embodiment, the joint groove 130 is provided at two corners at one end of the modular brick 100. The joint groove 130 includes a first surface 131 and a second surface 132. The first surface 131 intersects the side surface of the modular brick 100 in the length direction, and the second surface 132 intersects the side surface of the modular brick 100 in the width direction. The included angle between the first surface 131 and the second surface 132 is an obtuse angle. In this embodiment, one end of the modular brick 100 is recessed inwards a certain distance when viewed from the side, and then the corner is beveled to form the joint groove 130. When two modular bricks 100 are stacked close together, the two joint grooves 130 will form a vertical gap. This vertical gap facilitates grout sealing and adjustment of the wall's verticality, while taking into account both aesthetics and practicality.

[0058] A first slot 140 is provided between the two second protrusions 112 and between the two first grooves 121, and the first slot 140 connects the two first cavities 113. The two first slots 140 are arranged symmetrically vertically and extend along the length of the modular brick 100. The first slot 140 is the basic slot for all types of modular bricks. The center surface of the first slot 140 is on the same plane as the center surface of the modular brick 100 along its length. In this embodiment, the first slot 140 has rounded corners, including two arc-shaped surfaces 141 and a horizontal surface 142 located between the two arc-shaped surfaces 141. The first slot 140 is a basic slot and can be used in conjunction with slots at other locations on the modular brick 100 to realize the laying of horizontal pipe networks (such as water pipes, power grid conduits, etc.) or steel bars in the wall.

[0059] The modular brick 100 has a rectangular through-hole 150 in its center, extending along the width of the modular brick 100. The through-hole 150 extends from the first boss 111 to the second end face 120, dividing the first slot 140 into a left slot 143 and a right slot 144, located on either side of the through-hole 150. By providing the through-hole 150, the weight of the modular brick 100 is reduced, saving material costs, while ensuring its performance. It also facilitates the division of the modular brick 100 into two parts.

[0060] In summary, the first end face 110 of the modular brick 100, which serves as the foundation for other types of modular bricks, is provided with a chamfered first boss 111, and two symmetrical second bosses 112 are provided on the first boss 111. Two first cavities 113 are provided within the second bosses 112, their main function being to reduce the weight of the modular brick 100. An opening 150 is provided in the middle section of the modular brick 100 to facilitate its division into two parts. A first groove 140 is provided in the middle section between the first end face 110 and the second end face 120 of the modular brick 100. The first groove 140 is rounded and chamfered, and is coplanar with the center surface of the modular brick 100. A slot 130 is designed at one end of the modular brick 100, and a first groove 121 matching the second bosses 112 is provided on the second end face 120 of the modular brick 100.

[0061] The aforementioned modular brick 100, with grooves only in the middle section and none elsewhere, is primarily used for constructing straight walls and is unsuitable for laying horizontal pipe networks or reinforcing bars. Therefore, based on this modular brick 100, an evolution was made by adding different numbers and directions of grooves. This allows for the creation of eight different types of modular bricks using only one set of molding molds, catering to the assembly needs of various building walls. This reduces manufacturing costs, simplifies on-site operations, and improves construction efficiency, thereby effectively enhancing the standardization and intelligence of prefabricated buildings.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figures 7-13 As shown, the modular brick 100 has a first wall 160 and three second walls 170 facing away from the first wall 160. The first wall 160 and one of the second walls 170 (denoted as B for convenience in the following description) are arranged opposite each other and both extend along the width direction of the modular brick 100. The other two second walls 170 (denoted as A and C respectively) extend along the length direction of the modular brick 100. A second slot 161 is provided at both the top and bottom of the first wall 160. Through the second slot 161, a first cavity 113 adjacent to the second slot 161 is connected to the outside of the modular brick 100. Preferably, the second slot 161 has the same shape and direction as the first slot 140, but is not limited to this, which facilitates the fabrication of the modular brick 100 mold and the laying of pipelines. Since the second slot 161 connects the inside and outside of the module brick 100, it is convenient to lay pipelines without drilling holes. The gap groove 130 is generally set on the exposed surface of the module brick 100. Therefore, in this embodiment, the gap groove 130 is set at the end of the module brick 100 with the second slot 161.

[0063] In the three second walls 170, at least one second wall 170 has a third slot 171 at both its top and bottom ends, through which another first cavity 113 adjacent to the third slot 171 is connected to the outside of the module brick 100. Specifically, the third slot 171 at point A is exactly the same in size and shape as the second slot 161, except that their center planes are perpendicular to each other. The third slot 171 at point A is a slot opened on the second wall 170, which is located to the upper left of the first wall 160 of the module brick 100, and extends along the width direction of the module brick 100. The third slot 171 at point B is the same in size and shape as the second slot 161 and shares a center plane. It is symmetrical to the second slot 161 about the center of the module brick 100 and extends along the length direction of the module brick 100. The third slot 171 at point C is exactly the same in size and shape as the second slot 161, except that their center planes are perpendicular to each other. The third slot 171 at point C is symmetrical to the third slot 171 at point A about the center of the module brick 100 and extends along the width direction of the module brick 100. A third groove 171 and a second groove 161 are symmetrically distributed on the first end face 110 and the second end face 120 of the modular brick 100. That is, for every third groove 171 or second groove 161 on the first end face 110, there is also a corresponding third groove 171 or second groove 161 on the second end face 120. By combining various grooves, different types of modular bricks 100 can be obtained, which facilitates the horizontal laying of water, electricity, and network conduits and reinforcing bars in different types of walls.

[0064] Depending on the number and position of the third slot 171, seven types of modular bricks can be combined.

[0065] Type 1A brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at point A. It is a "one-in-one-out" modular brick used to build an L-shaped wall at the left corner.

[0066] Type 1B brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at point B. It is a "one-in-one-out" modular brick, mainly used for building straight walls.

[0067] Type 1C brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at point C. It is a "one-in-one-out" modular brick used to build an L-shaped wall at the right corner.

[0068] 1AB type brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at points A and B. It is a "one-in-two-out" modular brick used for building T-shaped walls.

[0069] Type 1AC brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at points A and C. It is a "one-in-two-out" modular brick used for building T-shaped walls.

[0070] 1BC type brick: It has a second slot 161, a third slot 171 at B and C, and is a "one-in-two-out" modular brick used for building T-shaped walls;

[0071] 1ABC type brick: It has a second slot 161 and a third slot 171 at points A, B and C. It is a "one-in-three-out" modular brick used to build cross-shaped walls.

[0072] It can be seen that the above seven types of modular bricks are all obtained by adding additional slots in different directions and quantities based on the modular brick 100 with only the first slot 140. Through structural optimization and slot combination design of the basic modular bricks, efficient, convenient, and quick stacking of various wall structure forms (such as straight walls, L-shaped walls with left and right corners, T-shaped walls, cross-shaped walls, etc.) can be achieved. Serialized modular bricks can be obtained, enabling integrated production and diversified applications. This not only meets the requirements of prefabricated buildings for standardized and modular components but also effectively reduces production and construction costs.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first slot 140, the second slot 161, and the third slot 171 all adopt the same size and shape design, and all have rounded corners. The purpose is to ensure that the notches of the modular bricks 100 can be well interconnected during assembly, reserving channels for the horizontal laying of water, electricity, and pipelines. At the same time, it simplifies the design and manufacturing cost of the modular brick mold, reduces the processing steps of the modular bricks, and lowers the production cost of the modular bricks.

[0074] Based on the above-mentioned types of modular bricks, this utility model also provides a modular brick kit, including: straight modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks and cross-shaped modular bricks. The straight modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks and cross-shaped modular bricks are any of the above-mentioned modular bricks. The straight modular bricks have a third groove 171 on the second wall 170 opposite to the first wall 160. The L-shaped modular bricks have a third groove 171 on one of the two second walls 170 intersecting with the first wall 160. The T-shaped modular bricks have a third groove 171 on two of the three second walls 170. The cross-shaped modular bricks have a third groove 171 on each of the three second walls 170.

[0075] By rationally combining the number and orientation of these slots, eight different types of modular bricks (basic modular bricks plus seven other types) can be easily produced using only one set of molding molds. This satisfies the assembly requirements of various building wall forms, such as straight walls, L-shaped walls with left and right corners, T-shaped walls, and cross-shaped walls, reducing manufacturing costs and on-site construction difficulty, while improving construction efficiency and assembly quality. Simultaneously, it simplifies the design and manufacturing costs of modular brick molds, reduces processing steps for modular bricks, and lowers production costs.

[0076] When referencing drawings, new features are explained. To avoid redundant references to drawings that would make the description less concise, features already described will not be referenced again on the drawings if the description is clear.

[0077] The purpose of the above embodiments is to reproduce and derive the technical solution of this utility model by way of example, and to fully describe the technical solution, purpose and effect of this utility model. The purpose is to enable the public to have a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosed content of this utility model, and it is not intended to limit the protection scope of this utility model.

[0078] The above embodiments are not an exhaustive list based on the present invention, and there may be other embodiments not listed. Any substitutions and improvements made without departing from the concept of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular brick, characterized in that, include: The first end face and the second end face are opposite to each other; The first end face has a first boss, and the first boss has a second boss; The second end face has a first groove, which matches the second boss; When two module bricks are spliced ​​together, the first protrusion of the lower module brick abuts against the second end face of the upper module brick, the first groove of the upper module brick is fitted onto the second protrusion of the lower module brick, and there is a gap between the first end face of the lower module brick and the second end face of the upper module brick. The second protrusion has two parts, which are spaced apart along the length of the module brick; the first groove has two parts, which match one second protrusion. The second protrusion has a first cavity extending from the second protrusion to the first groove; a first slot is provided between the two second protrusions and between the two first grooves, and the first slot connects the two first cavities; The corner of the modular brick has a groove, which includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface intersects the side surface of the modular brick in the length direction, and the second surface intersects the side surface of the modular brick in the width direction. The included angle between the first surface and the second surface is an obtuse angle.

2. The modular brick of claim 1, wherein, The module brick has a through-hole in the middle, which extends along the width of the module brick and passes through from the first boss to the second end face. The through-hole divides the first slot into a left slot and a right slot, which are located on both sides of the through-hole.

3. The modular brick of claim 1, wherein, Both the first boss and the second boss are square bosses, and the area of ​​the top surface of the square boss is smaller than the area of ​​the bottom surface of the square boss, and the height of the second boss is greater than the height of the first boss.

4. The modular brick as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first boss is provided along the periphery of the module brick, and there is a gap between the outer edge of the first boss and the outer edge of the module brick.

5. The modular brick as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also has a first wall and three second walls opposite to the first wall. The first wall and one of the second walls are arranged opposite to each other and both extend along the width direction of the module brick, while the other two second walls extend along the length direction of the module brick. The first wall has a second slot at both the top and bottom, through which a first cavity is connected to the outside of the module brick; At least one of the top and bottom ends of the second wall has a third slot, through which another of the first cavities and the outside of the module brick are connected.

6. The modular brick as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second slot of the first wall and the third slot of the second wall opposite to the first wall extend along the length direction of the module brick, and the other two third slots of the second wall extend along the width direction of the module brick.

7. The modular brick as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first slot, the second slot, and the third slot have the same shape, each including two arc-shaped surfaces and a horizontal surface located between the two arc-shaped surfaces.

8. A modular brick kit, characterized in that, include: The basic modular bricks include straight modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks, and cross-shaped modular bricks. The basic modular bricks are modular bricks as described in any one of claims 1-4. The straight modular bricks, L-shaped modular bricks, T-shaped modular bricks, and cross-shaped modular bricks are modular bricks as described in any one of claims 5-7. The straight modular bricks have a third groove on the second wall opposite to the first wall. The L-shaped modular bricks have a third groove on one of the two second walls intersecting with the first wall. The T-shaped modular bricks have a third groove on two of the three second walls. The cross-shaped modular bricks have a third groove on each of the three second walls.

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