Metallic tiles for floors, walls, ceilings, columns and facades

Metallic tiles address the limitations of ceramic tiles by allowing flexible processing, reduced breakage, and improved thermal conductivity, enhancing their design and functionality.

DE202024001810U1Active Publication Date: 2025-01-09FÜRSTE JAN
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE202024001810
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Ceramic tiles face issues such as distortion due to high-temperature firing, complex processing, brittleness leading to breakage, limited design flexibility, and poor thermal conductivity, which affect their usability and longevity.

Method used

Metallic plate materials are used to create decorative coverings with engravings and three-dimensional contours, processed using cutting and forming techniques, and treated to enhance surface properties, with grooved backs for adhesive bonding.

Benefits of technology

Metallic tiles offer improved flexibility in design, reduced breakage risk, and enhanced thermal conductivity, enabling easier reproduction and efficient heating systems.

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Abstract

Metallic tiles for floors, walls, ceilings, columns and facades are characterized by the fact that: Engravings and three-dimensional contours, as well as inserts and inlays, are incorporated into the metallic sheet materials of different thicknesses and dimensions. The shaping is achieved using the manufacturing processes of cutting and forming.
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Description

State of the art:

[0001] Tiles and slabs are building materials used for flooring and wall cladding. They are typically made of ceramic. Tiles are also available made of stone, wood, glass, synthetic materials, composite materials, and hybrids of various materials. The problems underlying the invention:Point 1

[0002] Ceramic tiles are fired at high temperatures. This leads to warping due to physical factors. Flatness tolerances are defined according to DIN EN 14411 and are 0.5% of the edge length, but not more than 2 mm. This can quickly lead to so-called over-toothing when laying large-format tiles. Point 2

[0003] If tiles are to be given a special geometric design, the machining is very complex because ceramic materials are hard and brittle. Typically, these are only processed with diamond and carbide tools or with waterjet cutting systems.

[0004] The processing is therefore expensive and takes a long time.

[0005] Even very long and thin tiles can break quickly during handling, processing and transport.

[0006] Ceramic tiles also cannot be cold-formed. Point 3

[0007] The thermal conductivity of ceramic tiles is approximately 170 times lower than that of aluminum. This impedes heat flow, especially with integrated wall heating. Point 4

[0008] Ceramic tiles with special designs are discontinued by the manufacturer after a few years and can no longer be easily reproduced or replaced. Repair work on older tiled surfaces is therefore difficult. Problem solving

[0009] The invention concerns primary formed metallic plate materials which are produced by means of suitable processes be further processed into decorative floor coverings and wall cladding.

[0010] According to claim 1, these include engravings and three-dimensional contours as well as inserts and inlays that are incorporated into the panel materials of different thicknesses and dimensions.

[0011] The shaping is achieved using the cutting and forming manufacturing processes. This allows for tighter tolerances than with conventional ceramic tiles. (Problem solving point 1 and 3)

[0012] In addition, three-dimensional objects such as column cladding can be produced this way. Further processing is simple and cost-effective, especially with aluminum alloys.

[0013] Even delicate contours can be easily created. (Problem solving point 2)

[0014] According to claim 2: The surface is modified by standardized chemical or electrolytic processes.

[0015] And thus, it can be easily and accurately reproduced even after many years. (Problem Solution Point 4) The thermal conductivity of metals is superior to that of ceramics. This results in energy-saving advantages for floor or wall heating systems. (Problem Solution Point 3)

[0016] To ensure a good bond with the tile adhesive, the back surface of the tiles is provided with intersecting grooves.

Claims

[1] Metallic tiles for floors; walls; ceilings; columns and facades are characterized by that: Engravings and three-dimensional contours as well as inserts and inlays that are incorporated into the metallic plate materials of different thicknesses and dimensions. The shaping is carried out using the manufacturing processes of cutting and forming. [2] Metallic tiles for floors; walls; ceilings; columns and facades are characterized by that: The surface texture is changed by standardized chemical or electrolytic processes. [3] Metallic tiles for floors; walls; ceilings; columns and facades are characterized by that: In the case of panel materials, only the surface properties are changed by standardized chemical or electrolytic processes. [4] Metallic tiles for floors; walls; ceilings; columns and facades are characterized by that: The backs have grooves.