Supporting device for batten fastening structure

Abstract

Support device (100) for batten fixing structure comprising a head (101) comprising a U-shaped geometry defining a housing (102) by means of a bottom (103) and two side walls (104) projected from the bottom (103), and configured to receive a first slat (200) in the housing (102). Each side wall (104) comprises notches (106) configured to permit a clip-type adjustment of a second slat (300) configured to be fixed to the head (101). The device (100) comprises at least two tabs (105) projected from the bottom (103) of the housing (102). Each tab (105) comprises a height less than the height of the side walls (104) and spans a length less than the length of the side of the bottom (103) wherefrom it projects, so that there are respective openings between each tab (105) and the side walls (104).

Description

Purpose of the invention

[0001] The present invention has as its object a support device for batten fixing structure which allows the assembly of the fixing structure for the battening of a surface in a simple manner, without the need for specific fixing elements for the coupling of the batten fixing structure to the support device.

[0002] The support device for batten fixing structure object of the present invention allows the simple and fast assembly of the grids of slats that serve to fix the battens, adapting to any type of floor or subfloor without the need to use wedges or other levelling elements.

[0003] The support device for batten fixing structure object of the present invention has application in the field of the industry dedicated to construction and / or of interior or exterior renovations.Background of the invention and technical problem to be solved

[0004] In the construction and renovation industry, the installation of floating floors or suspended ceilings is very common, in order to provide insulation with respect to the floor or ceiling, as well as to provide a space for cable and / or pipe ducts under the floating floor or above the suspended ceiling, so that these cables and pipes are concealed from the occupants of the living spaces of a building.

[0005] Whether for the installation of floating floors or suspended ceilings or interior or exterior wall claddings, a common method of installation comprises arranging a plurality of support devices or pedestals on a surface and a fixing structure comprising a grid formed by slats is installed on said pedestals or support devices. Subsequently, a series of battens or planks are placed and fixed on top of these slats.

[0006] These battens or planks or panels can themselves constitute the exposed suspended ceiling or floating floor or wall cladding, or the final exposed surface (false ceiling, floating floor or wall cladding) can be installed on top of these battens.

[0007] GB 1035817 A discloses a construction system for the installation of a floating floor. This document discloses a support device or pedestal whereon sits a grid of slats, whereon a plurality of battens are fixed. The pedestal comprises a base, a central rod and a head that defines a receptacle for the slats of the fixing structure. The head is fixed to the rod by means of a threaded tube that forms part of the head and projects from the bottom of the head, threading into a threaded surface at the upper end of the rod.

[0008] A common drawback when installing floating floors is that the floor or subfloor on which the pedestals sit may be uneven. This means that sometimes wedges have to be installed under the pedestal base to help level the pedestal.

[0009] Additionally, a drawback that is often observed is that, once all the pedestals have been installed, when the slat fixing structure is to be installed, it may be necessary to correct the orientation of the pedestal heads in order to correctly orient the slats. In these cases, even with pedestals that have a head threaded to the rod, a correction of the head orientation may involve making the slat structure uneven, since the threaded rotation of the head on the rod implies a change of level of the head on the floor or subfloor.

[0010] Another drawback frequently observed when installing the slats on the pedestal heads is that the slats are loose (not fastened tightly enough on the pedestal head), which can generate vibrations and oscillations in the battens that are finally placed on the slatted structure.

[0011] Furthermore, document KR 20130003131 A is known from the prior art, this document disclosing a clip device for a ceiling finish establishment.Description of the invention

[0012] In order to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks, the present invention relates to a support device for batten fixing structure.

[0013] The support device (or pedestal) for batten fixing structure, object of the present invention, comprises a head configured to be fixed to a floor (or subfloor) by means of a screw (optionally, it can also be fixed by means of a nail or spike or post).

[0014] The device head comprises a U-shaped geometry that defines a housing by means of a bottom and two side walls projected from the bottom of the housing. By means of this U-shaped head geometry, the device is configured to receive a first slat of a batten fixing structure in the housing.

[0015] In a novel manner, in the device for batten fixing structure object of the present invention, each side wall of the head comprises at least one notch. Thus, the device comprises at least two notches, one for each side wall. The notches in the side walls are configured to allow for a clip-type adjustment (by exerting an elastic force) of a second slat configured to be fixed to the head covering the housing.

[0016] Thus, the device of the invention makes it possible to adjust, in a simple manner and without the need for any tool, the second slat to the head of the device. This characteristic allows the quick and easy assembly of the grid of slats that make up the batten fixing structure, ensuring that the second slat that covers the housing is firmly clipped to the head of the device, thus preventing the second slat from slipping, moving or vibrating.

[0017] As it is fixed to the floor by means of a screw (without the need for a base or additional means), the device of the invention does not require the use of wedges to level the ground in case of an uneven subfloor

[0018] The second slat may be a C-shaped profile slat configured to cover the housing with the C-shaped opening facing the bottom of the housing. In this way, the walls of the C-shaped profile of the second slat are the ones that adjust elastically by overcoming the elastic resistance force of the notches in the side walls of the device head.

[0019] According to a possible embodiment of the device, each side wall comprises at least two notches located in correspondence with a free edge of the side wall opposite the bottom of the housing. Thus, the very geometry of the side wall already defines the notches.

[0020] Preferably, the device comprises at least two tabs, wherein each tab is projected from one side of the bottom of the housing adjacent to the side walls. Each tab comprises a height less than the height of the side walls and each tab spans a length less than the length of the side of the bottom wherefrom it projects, so that between each tab and the side walls there are respective openings or gaps. This characteristic allows that, in the event of using a first C-shaped profile slat, the first slat can be oriented with the C-shaped opening oriented towards the bottom of the housing, where the walls of the C-shaped profile can be arranged in correspondence with the openings or spaces between each tab and the side walls. This characteristic aids in the positioning of the first slat inside the housing, and also helps to decrease or prevent the first slat from shifting or vibrating inside the head housing.

[0021] According to one possible embodiment of the device, the bottom of the head housing comprises a substantially flat geometry of rectangular shape.

[0022] Preferably, the head of the device is configured to be fixed to the screw by means of fastening means external to the head, i.e. not forming part of the head. In other words, the head does not have any threaded section (conduit or hole) to be fixed to the screw, but requires another part to be fixed to the screw. This characteristic allows the head to rotate freely with respect to the screw (it can be oriented in either direction) without compromising the height at which the head is positioned above the floor or subfloor. This allows correcting, if necessary, the orientation of the head according to the orientation requirements of the slats in the grid of the batten fixing structure.

[0023] These means for fastening the head to the screw may comprise at least one fastening nut, preferably located in correspondence with the side of the head opposite the bottom of the housing.Brief description of the figures

[0024] The following figures have been included as part of the explanation of at least one embodiment of the invention. Figure 1: shows a schematic perspective view of a possible embodiment of the support device for batten fixing structure. Figure 2: shows a schematic exploded perspective view of the support device for batten fixing structure of Figure 1. Figure 3: shows a front schematic view of the head of the support device for batten fixing structure of Figure 1. Figure 4: shows a schematic side view of the head of the support device for batten fixing structure of Figure 1. Figure 5: shows a side perspective view of a batten fixing structure (battens not shown) based on slats mounted on support devices as shown in Figure 1. Detailed description

[0025] The present invention relates, as mentioned above, to a support device (100) for batten fixing structure.

[0026] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a possible embodiment of the support device (100) object of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the support device (100) of Figure 1.

[0028] The device comprises a head (101) configured to receive a first batten (200) of a batten fixing structure.

[0029] Thus, the head (101) defines a housing (102) for said first slat (200), where said housing (102) is defined by a span or bottom (103) of rectangular geometry and two wings or side walls (104) which project from respective opposite sides of the bottom (103) of the housing (102), perpendicularly to said bottom (103).

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 4, the head (101) comprises two tabs (105) that project from respective opposite sides of the bottom (103) into the housing (102), perpendicular to the bottom (103) of the housing (102), and from sides adjacent to the sides wherefrom the side walls (104) of the housing (102) project. These tabs (105) comprise a height lower than the height of the side walls (104) of the housing (102). The width or length of the tabs (105) is less than the length of the sides of the bottom (103) wherefrom the tabs (105) project, so that there are gaps (of equal dimensions to each other) on each side of the tab (105), between the tab (105) and each of the side walls (105) which are projected from adjacent sides of the bottom (103).

[0031] The geometry of the housing (102) is optimal for receiving a first slat (200) with a C-shaped profile (e.g. a galvanised C-shaped profile or a TCS profile) placed upside down (with the C-shaped opening towards the bottom (103) of the housing (102)), such that the sides of the C-shaped profile of the first slat (200) are fitted into the spaces existing between the tabs (105) and the side walls (104) of the housing (102).

[0032] As shown in Figure 3, the side walls (104) of the housing (102) comprise, at each end of the edge furthest from the bottom (103), notches (106) or teeth. These notches (106) or teeth are configured to allow the clip-type adjustment (or clipping adjustment) of a second slat (300) with a C-shaped profile that is fixed to the head (101) covering the housing (102), arranged upside down (with the C-shaped opening towards the bottom (103) of the housing (102)) and oriented perpendicular to the first slat (200) in a plane parallel to the first slat (200).

[0033] By arranging a set of support devices (100), each with a head (101) as described above, it is possible to form a fixing structure consisting of slats (200, 300) constituting a grid whereon the battens can be fixed.

[0034] Figure 5 shows a fixing structure based on slats (200, 300) mounted on a set of support devices (100).

[0035] The bottom (103) of the head (101) comprises a through-hole (107) or conduit (preferably unthreaded) which is passed through by the screw (108). This screw (108) is configured to be screwed to a floor or subfloor, in a hole or bore made on said floor (by means of the corresponding drilling or punching tool). The screw (108) can be screwed into said floor bore either directly, or with the assistance of a dowel previously inserted into said bore.

[0036] A first washer (110) and, optionally, a first rubber gasket (111) are disposed between the head (109) of the screw (108) and the bottom (103) of the head (101) of the device (100).

[0037] Likewise, the device (100) comprises a fastening nut (112), configured to be disposed under the head (101) of the device (100) (on the side opposite the bottom (103) of the housing (102)) to perform a fastening of the screw (108) to the head (101). Optionally, a second washer (113) and / or a second rubber gasket (114) may be arranged between the nut (112) and the head (101).

Claims

1. Support device (100) for batten fixing structure comprising a head (101) configured to be fixed to a floor by means of a screw (108), wherein the head (101) comprises a U-shaped geometry defining a housing (102) by means of a bottom (103) and two side walls (104) projected from the bottom (103) of the housing (102), such that the device (100) is configured to receive a first slat (200) of a batten fixing structure in the housing (102) of the head (101), wherein each side wall (104) comprises at least two notches (106), wherein the notches (106) of the side walls (104) are configured to allow a clip-like adjustment of a second slat (300) configured to be fixed to the head (101) covering the housing (102), wherein it comprises at least two tabs (105), wherein each tab (105) is projected from a side of the bottom (103) of the housing (102) adjacent to the side walls (104), wherein each tab (105) comprises a height less than the height of the side walls (104) and wherein each tab (105) spans a length less than the length of the side of the bottom (103) wherefrom it is projected, such that there are respective openings between each tab (105) and the side walls (104), characterized in that the at least two notches (106) of each side wall (104) are located in correspondence with a free edge of the side wall (104) opposite the bottom (103) of the housing (102), such that the notches (106) of each side wall (104) are disposed at each end of the edge of the side wall (104) furthest from the bottom (103).

2. Support device (100) for batten fixing structure according to claim 1, characterised in that the bottom (103) of the housing (102) of the head (101) comprises a substantially flat geometry of rectangular shape.

3. Support device (100) for batten fixing structure according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the head (101) is configured to be fixed to the screw (108) by means of fixing means which does not form part of the head (101).

4. Support device (100) for batten fixing structure according to claim 3, characterised in that the fixing means for fixing the head (101) to the screw (108) comprises at least one fastening nut (112).

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