Plate for driving into a masonry structure

Abstract

According to the invention, a plate (1) for driving into a masonry structure (5) having an essentially plate-shaped base body (2), comprises on at least one first side of the base body (2) at least two projections (3) which extend substantially in the same plane as the base body (2).

Description

[0001] Plate for driving into a masonry

[0002] The invention relates to a plate for driving into a masonry, comprising a substantially plate-shaped base body, and a system for driving a plate into a masonry.

[0003] Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for driving a plate into a masonry.

[0004] From the prior art, for example, from documents HU 185162B, DE 29723068 U1, and AT 401248B, panels of the type mentioned above are known for use in wall drying. In this case, a panel is driven essentially horizontally into a bed joint of a masonry structure, e.g., made of bricks, and then serves as a barrier layer between an upper and a lower part of the masonry, preventing rising damp from penetrating from the lower part to the upper part of the masonry.

[0005] Typically, several rectangular panels made of corrugated material, such as steel, are arranged side by side in a bed joint to form a continuous barrier layer. The panels are usually driven into the joint using driving machines.

[0006] A disadvantage of the existing panels, however, is that high forces are required to drive the panel into the joint, which, on the one hand, requires appropriate driving devices and, on the other, leads to considerable noise and dust generation. Furthermore, the panels are only firmly connected to the masonry, with the upper part of the wall pressing on the panel and holding it in the desired position. Furthermore, it has been shown that driving a panel into masonry often causes damage to the masonry.

[0007] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a plate of the type mentioned above that allows easier driving into masonry, in particular a masonry joint. Furthermore, a better connection of the driven-in plate to the masonry should be enabled. According to the invention, a plate of the type mentioned above is provided with at least two projections arranged on at least one first side of the base body, which projections extend essentially in the same plane as the base body. The projections are not directly connected to one another, but rather are each connected to the base body.

[0008] The base body forms a plate plane and has a small thickness compared to the extension in the plate plane, i.e., in the width and length directions. The projections are arranged on a side wall defining the thickness of the base body and also extend essentially in the plate plane, with the thickness of the projections being small compared to the extension in the width and length directions. The projections and the base body preferably have essentially the same thickness. The base body is preferably essentially rectangular in plan view, but can also have a different shape if necessary or appropriate for the application.

[0009] The base body can be flat. This is the typical application for installing the panel into a wall with division planes, which are formed, for example, by the top edges of bricks and the mortar layers arranged on them.

[0010] However, it may also be advantageous to design the base body in such a way that it extends over several planes, whereby the individual planes can be connected by jumps. The jumps can be perpendicular to the planes, so that a corresponding base body can be formed, for example, from a suitably bent sheet metal. Such a plate can also be referred to as a stepped plate.

[0011] It is preferably provided that the projections have a point on the side facing away from the base body, the side edges of which enclose, for example, an acute angle or an angle of 90° to 150°. This point makes it easier to drive the panels into the joint in the masonry. The projections can also have leg-like boundaries, in particular trapezoidal or teardrop-shaped projections, in order to enable particularly easy driving in, in particular due to a wedge effect. Furthermore, the points can be introduced into engagement openings, in particular bores, arranged in the masonry, before the rest of the panel, in particular the rest of the projections and the base body are driven into the masonry. In addition, the projections can be used as a grid for marking the engagement openings in the masonry. Such engagement openings orDrilling also provides a simple way to prevent unwanted damage to the wall. The inventor recognized that without appropriate openings, a so-called blocking effect can occur, which causes the masonry to shift in the direction in which the slab is driven in, resulting in a subsequent curvature of the wall. This is avoided by using appropriate access openings, as debris can then escape into these access openings.

[0012] Particularly preferably, the projections are each formed with tapered side edges or legs in plan view, in particular trapezoidal, oval, or substantially triangular, with one side of the triangle being arranged on the base body. This creates a crown shape in which, for example, the tips of the triangles are arranged on the side facing away from the base body. Due to the tapered side edges, a wedge effect is achieved, which enables easy driving in of the plate.

[0013] Alternatively, the projections can also be trapezoidal or drop-shaped, for example.

[0014] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that at least two further projections are arranged on a second side of the base body, wherein the second side is preferably opposite the first side. Particularly preferably, the first and second sides are substantially parallel to one another. This arrangement increases the flexibility of application of the plate, wherein, in particular, when the plate is driven into the masonry, the projections on the first and second sides can be bent relative to the base body in order to create a better connection between the plate and the masonry and thus a more stable arrangement.

[0015] A particularly simple form of production is possible if the first side and the second side have an identical contour, for example, points or jagged edges. The base body can then be manufactured particularly easily, for example by cutting or punching, whereby several base bodies can be produced from a sheet of the corresponding width entirely without waste. A cut with which a contour of a second side of a first base body is produced thus simultaneously forms a contour of a first side of a subsequent second base body, so that the contour of the second side is, so to speak, complementary to the contour of the first side.

[0016] It is therefore preferably provided that the projections of the second side are complementary to the projections of the first side.

[0017] Preferably, at least three, preferably at least four, particularly preferably at least five projections are provided on the first side and / or the second side.

[0018] In order to enable a better connection between several panels, it is preferably provided that the base body has a tab along a third side. The tab is preferably formed by a twice-bent end region of the base body, wherein in cross-section a first bent section directly adjoining the base body and a second section adjoining the first section and bent in the other direction are provided. The first section and the second section preferably each have an angle of 30°-60°, preferably 40°-50°, particularly preferably approximately 45° relative to the base body. Furthermore, the first section and the second section preferably enclose an angle of 70° to 110°, preferably approximately 90°. The tab preferably extends substantially along the entire length of the third side.

[0019] In order to enable a panel to be connected on both sides, it is preferably provided that the base body has a tab along a fourth side. The third side and the fourth side are preferably substantially parallel to one another. The tab of the fourth side is preferably designed substantially identically to the tab of the third side. Particularly preferably, the tab of the third side and the tab of the fourth side are arranged substantially opposite one another, with the first section of the tab arranged on the third side extending in a first direction and the first section on the fourth side in a second direction, and the respective second section having a substantially the same angle to the base body. This enables the second sections of two panels to lie on top of one another, thereby creating a good and tight connection between two panels arranged next to one another in the masonry.

[0020] To further improve the connection of the panel to the masonry, it is preferably provided that at least one of the projections has a connecting means, for example, a connecting opening. Preferably, all projections of a panel have a corresponding connecting means. A connecting opening can, for example, be designed as a hole and can be used to firmly connect the projection (and thus the panel) to the masonry using screws or nails.

[0021] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a material weakening, in particular a material taper such as a groove or a perforation, is provided in the area between the base body and at least one projection. This material taper enables or facilitates the bending of the projection relative to the base body. The material taper can be formed on one or both sides. Furthermore, the material taper can be continuous or change in its longitudinal direction, e.g. in the form of a perforation. It is particularly preferably provided that the material taper is designed to form a stop between the projection and the base body. This enables the bending of the projection up to a predefined angle, e.g. approximately 90°, relative to the base body.

[0022] The base body and the projections are preferably formed as a single piece. Furthermore, the base body and the projections are preferably made of the same material, e.g., stainless steel. The thickness of the plate is preferably essentially the same in all areas. The width of the plate can be, for example, 100 mm to 1100 mm, the length, for example, 50 mm to 800 mm, and the thickness, for example, 0.2 mm to 15 mm, in particular 1 mm to 10 mm.

[0023] According to the invention, a system for driving a panel into masonry is further provided, comprising a panel according to the invention and at least one guide element for guiding the panel. The guide element serves to facilitate the driving of the panel into the desired position and at the desired angle into the masonry. Preferably, the guide element comprises one or two rails into which the side regions of the panel engage and are guided in this way. The rail or rails preferably comprise a groove in which a side region of the panel can be arranged in order to effectively prevent the panel from undesiredly shifting. Preferably, two rails are provided which are connected to one another via a web, preferably a rigid one. In this case, the panel can be guided stably on both sides. In order to avoid any possibleIn order to be able to accommodate an existing tab, a cavity is preferably formed on the side of the groove facing away from the plate, which cavity has a larger cross-section than the groove and is suitable for receiving the tab.

[0024] To facilitate driving the plate into the masonry, it is preferably provided that a drive element is provided for moving the plate relative to the guide element. The drive element can, for example, be a drill which acts on the plate via a corresponding gear in order to drive it translationally into the masonry. Furthermore, the drive element can, for example, be an impact drill or a hammer drill, which provide a translational movement. To transfer the translational movement of the drive element to the plate, an adapter is preferably provided which provides a connection between the drive element and the plate. This adapter can, for example, be a receptacle with a stop into which a movable element of the drive element can be inserted.The adapter holds the drive element in the desired position relative to the panel, ensuring optimal power transmission from the drive element to the panel. To hold the panel in place, the gear or adapter preferably has a groove into which the panel can be partially inserted and held. This prevents the panel from bulging or buckling during the driving-in process. The provision of a gear or adapter makes it possible, in particular, to first drill access openings into the masonry using a drive element and then use this drive element to drive the panel into the masonry.

[0025] Alternatively, the plate can also be driven into the masonry manually, e.g. with a hammer or other tool.

[0026] Furthermore, the invention provides a method for driving a

[0027] A plate is provided in a masonry wall, wherein in a first step, engagement openings are machined into the masonry, the distance between each two adjacent engagement openings substantially corresponding to the distance between two adjacent projections of the plate, in a second step the projections of the plate are each at least partially inserted into an engagement opening and in a third step the plate is driven into the masonry. The first step takes place first, followed by the second step and finally the third step. The distance between two adjacent projections of the plate is understood to mean the distance between the foremost areas, i.e. areas furthest away from the base body, of two adjacent projections. In particular, this distance corresponds to the distance between the tips of two adjacent projections.

[0028] In addition, one or more further engagement openings can be provided between the engagement openings into which the tips can engage.

[0029] These access openings arranged between the tips can be used in particular to collect waste to facilitate the driving in of the plate.

[0030] For example, a further access opening or a hole for collecting debris can always be located centrally between two access openings corresponding to points. The distance between the holes then corresponds to half the distance between the points.

[0031] The access openings are arranged in the masonry, preferably in a joint of the masonry. To mark the access openings, the plate can preferably be brought to the desired location and driven lightly, for example a few millimeters, into the masonry so that the position of the access openings is marked. The access openings can then be created, for example using a drill. It is preferably provided that removal openings are provided between the access openings. The removal openings are, for example, designed like the access openings and serve to provide a space to accommodate the masonry material, in particular the joint, displaced by the projections. When the plate is driven into a joint, the material breaks out due to the wedging effect of the projections between the access openings and is distributed evenly in the joint due to the removal openings.In the third step, the plate is driven into the masonry, essentially in a translational manner, e.g., using a drive element, until the plate is in the desired position. Preferably, the plate is driven into the masonry until the base body is essentially completely covered by the masonry in plan view, and only the projections protrude at least partially from the masonry.

[0032] In order to improve the connection between the panel and the masonry, it is preferably provided that in a fourth step at least one projection is bent relative to the base body. The fourth step takes place after the third step, when the panel is already arranged at the desired location in the masonry. It is preferably provided that one projection is bent in one direction, e.g. upwards, and the adjacent projection(s) are bent downwards, so that a particularly good connection with the masonry is achieved. After the fourth step, the bent projections preferably have an angle of approximately 90° to the base body or to the panel plane.

[0033] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that in a fifth step the projection(s) are connected to the masonry by means of connecting means, e.g. connecting openings, and fixing means, e.g. screws.

[0034] The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment schematically illustrated in the drawing. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a plate according to the invention prior to being driven into masonry; Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of two plates according to the invention prior to being driven into masonry; Fig. 3 shows a detailed view of a tab of a plate according to the invention; Fig. 4 shows a view of a plate according to the invention including guide means prior to being driven into masonry; Fig. 5 shows a detailed view of the connection of a plate according to the invention to a drive element; and Fig. 6 shows another plate.

[0035] Fig. 1 shows a plate 1 which has a base body 2 which is essentially rectangular in plan view and a plurality of projections 3 arranged on a first side of the plate 1. The projections 3 are each essentially triangular, lie essentially in the same plane as the base body 2 and have tips which enclose an acute angle. The tips of the projections 3 are arranged in the direction of a joint 4 of a masonry 5, with each projection 3 being assigned an engagement opening 6 arranged in the joint 4. Removal openings 7 are arranged between the engagement openings 6. The engagement openings 6 and the removal openings 7 are each identical and designed as bores. The base body 2 of the plate 1 further has further projections 3 on a second side which is essentially opposite the first side (Fig. 2).Furthermore, a tab 8 is arranged in the area of ​​a third and a fourth side of the base body 2.

[0036] Fig. 2 shows two panels 1 that are essentially identical and are to be arranged side by side in the joint 4 of the masonry 5. To create a good connection between the two panels 1, the tabs 8 of the two panels 1 are connected to one another. This facilitates the driving in of the panels 1 and enables a tight connection between the two panels 1 in the masonry 4. Furthermore, the projections 3 on the second side are shown, which are arranged essentially opposite the projections 3 arranged on the first side of the panels 1, facing the masonry 5.

[0037] Fig. 3 shows a detailed view of a connection between two tabs 8 in cross-section. The tabs 8 each have a first section 9 and a second section 10, the first section 9 being bent in one direction relative to the base body 2. The second section 10 adjoins the first section 9 and is bent in the other direction. In this design, the angle of the first section 9 and the second section 10 to the base body 2 is approximately 45°. The angle enclosed by the first section 9 and the second section 10 is approximately 90°. Since the two tabs 8 are designed to be diametrically opposed to one another, the connection shown is possible, in which the second sections 10 lie on top of one another.

[0038] Fig. 4 shows a system comprising a panel 1 according to the invention and a guide element 11. The guide element 11 comprises two rails 12, each having a groove 13 for receiving the panel 1. The two rails 12 are connected to one another via a web 14. In this view, the panel 1 is arranged in the guide element 11, with the panel 1 being guided in the grooves 13. To avoid damaging the tabs 8, the grooves 13 open into a cavity 15 on the side facing away from the panel 1, in which cavity the tabs 8 are arranged while being guided by the guide element 11. To drive the panel 1 in the direction of arrow 16 towards the masonry 5, a drive element 17 designed as a hammer drill is provided, which acts on the panel 1 via a corresponding adapter 18. The adapter 18 has a receptacle 19 into which the drive element 17 is partially inserted and held.To ensure the transmission of the movement of the drive element 17 to the plate 1, the plate 1, in particular the projections 3 arranged on the second side of the base body 2, is partially arranged in a groove 20 of the adapter 17. Partially arranging the plate 1 in the groove 20 prevents the plate 1 from buckling or buckling during the driving-in process.

[0039] In Fig. 5, the connection between the plate 1 and the adapter 17, in particular the groove 20, is shown in an enlarged view.

[0040] Fig. 6 shows a plate 1 designed as a stepped plate for driving into masonry 5, which, in contrast to the plates 1 shown in Figs. 1 to 5, extends across multiple levels. The individual horizontal levels of the plate 1 when used as intended are coupled by a vertical jump or a vertical connecting element in the plate 1, so that this plate 1 can be easily formed, for example, by bending. This plate 1 can also be used to dry out a wall that does not have a continuous horizontal dividing plane or continuous horizontal mortar layers, but rather has vertical joints in the masonry 5. The basic application of this plate 1 naturally corresponds to the use of the plates 1 shown in Figs. 1 to 5.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Plate for driving into a masonry wall (5), comprising a substantially plate-shaped base body (2), characterized in that at least two projections (3) are arranged on at least one first side of the base body (2), which extend substantially in the same plane as the base body (2).

2. Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that the projections (3) in the top view are each formed with tapered side edges, in particular trapezoidal, oval or substantially triangular.

3. Plate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least two further projections (3) are arranged on a second side of the base body (2), the second side preferably being opposite the first side.

4. Plate according to claim 3, characterized in that the projections (3) of the second side are complementary to the projections of the first side.

5. Plate according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the base body (2) has a tab (8) along a third side.

6. Plate according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one of the projections (3) has a connecting means, e.g. a connecting opening.

7. Plate according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a material weakening, in particular a material tapering such as a groove or a perforation, is provided in the area between the base body (2) and at least one projection (3).

8. System for driving a plate into a masonry wall, comprising a plate (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7 and at least one guide element (11) for guiding the plate (1).

9. System according to claim 8, characterized in that a drive element (17) is provided for moving the plate (1) relative to the guide element (11).

10. System according to claim 9, characterized in that an adapter (18) is provided which provides a connection between the drive element (17) and the plate (1).

11. System according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the drive element (17) is designed as a percussion drill and an adapter is provided which is set up to transmit impacts from the percussion drill to the plate.

12. Method for driving a plate according to one of claims 1 to 7 into a masonry (5), in particular with a system according to one of claims 8 to 11, wherein in a first step engagement openings (6) are incorporated into the masonry (5), wherein the distance between each pair of adjacent engagement openings (6) corresponds essentially to the distance between two adjacent projections (3) of the plate (1), in a second step the projections (3) of the plate (1) are each at least partially inserted into an engagement opening (6), and in a third step the plate (1) is driven into the masonry (5).

13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that in a fourth step at least one projection (3) is bent relative to the base body (2).

14. Method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the plate is driven into the masonry with a drive element (17), which drive element (17) is designed as a percussion drill.

15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that the plate with the drive element is driven into the masonry via an adapter which adapter transmits a translational movement of the impact drill to the plate, but does not transmit any rotational movement of the impact drill to the plate.

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