Connecting member, wall panel ceramic tile and bathroom wall panel
By using polyurethane foaming technology and U-groove insert connector design, the problems of complicated installation, poor sealing and poor thermal insulation performance of integrated bathroom wall panels are solved, achieving rapid installation and high sealing performance, which is suitable for automated production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WANHUA ECOLOGICAL NEW HOME DECORATION (HENAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing integrated bathroom wall panels suffer from problems such as complicated installation, unstable sealing, poor thermal insulation, and difficulty in automating production. They also require on-site secondary processing and screw tightening, resulting in low installation efficiency and poor sealing effect.
The connectors and wall panel tiles are designed using polyurethane foam filling technology. They utilize U-shaped grooves and symmetrical center seam profiles for insert-type connections, combined with foam composite fixing, to form an interference fit and micro-inverted structure, ensuring rapid installation and high sealing performance.
It achieves a highly standardized production process, improves thermal insulation performance and installation efficiency, ensures post-assembly stability and sealing, reduces on-site processing and screw usage, and is suitable for automated production.
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Abstract
Description
A connector, wall panel tiles and bathroom wall panels Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of integrated bathroom and kitchen home decoration technology, specifically to a connector, wall panel tiles, and bathroom wall panels. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional bathroom renovations involve a decentralized process of bricklaying and assembly. Components such as floor tiles, wall tiles, ceilings, sinks, sanitary ware, and toilets are purchased separately and then assembled. Waterproofing is required before installation, and inadequate waterproofing can lead to seepage and leaks. Furthermore, the junctions between tile installation and fixture installation can leave unsanitary corners.
[0003] Unlike traditional bathrooms, prefabricated bathrooms are factory-made in one piece, compact, exquisite, and fully functional, saving bathroom space. They also eliminate the need for a separate heater, ensuring excellent cleanliness and hygiene. Prefabricated bathrooms have reached an 80% usage rate in Japanese homes. Bathrooms reflect the quality of life of their residents, and bathroom design is no longer simply a combination of tiles and fixtures. As an important path to achieving the perfect bathroom, prefabricated bathrooms have gained popularity among many consumers.
[0004] Currently, integrated bathroom systems have been on the market for many years, typically consisting of a base, wall panels, and a ceiling panel. Existing integrated bathroom wall panels utilize a wide variety of materials, primarily SMC, color steel, polyurethane composites, calcium silicate boards, and honeycomb aluminum composites. Among these, SMC molded wall panels use a combination of center-seam profiles and matching creases, as well as cross-sectional profiles, resulting in complex installation, gaps between the creases and the wall panels, and unstable sealing. They also have poor thermal insulation performance, and the production process for molded wall panels is not easily automated. Another type is framed foamed wall panels, which use polyurethane foam in the middle and galvanized steel pipes for the edges in a single composite. The panels are connected on-site using clips or hangers, and then sealed with grout. This structure is cumbersome, installation inefficient, and the sealing effect is poor; the production process is also difficult to automate.
[0005] Therefore, a bathroom wall panel with excellent thermal insulation performance, a highly standardized production process, a quick installation structure that does not require on-site secondary processing or screw fastening, and high stability and good sealing after assembly is urgently needed in the market.
[0006] Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of this, the main objective of this utility model is to provide a connector, wall panel tiles, and bathroom wall panels, in order to at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a connector, comprising: a wall panel profile and a center seam profile, wherein a U-shaped groove is provided on the side of the wall panel profile, and the two sides of the center seam profile are respectively connected to two sets of wall panel profiles by inserting into the U-shaped groove;
[0009] The two sides of the center seam profile are symmetrical, with a second protrusion on each side corresponding to the size of the U-shaped groove, so that the two sets of wall panel profiles are connected to the center seam profile.
[0010] Preferably, the end of the U-shaped groove is provided with a first protrusion, so that the two sides of the center seam profile are interference-fitted, and the two sets of wall panel profiles are connected to the center seam profile.
[0011] Preferably, the two sides of the center seam profile have a symmetrical structure, and each side has a second protrusion corresponding to the size of the U-shaped groove; the end of the U-shaped groove has a first protrusion, so that the two sides of the center seam profile are interference-fitted, and the two sets of wall panel profiles are connected to the center seam profile.
[0012] In a second aspect of this utility model, a wall panel ceramic tile is provided, comprising: a ceramic tile, a galvanized back plate, and the connector described in the first aspect of this utility model;
[0013] The galvanized back panel is positioned opposite the ceramic tile, and the wall panel profile is sealed and fixedly connected to the side of the galvanized back panel, preferably by foam composite fixing; the two sides of the center seam profile are respectively connected to the wall panel profiles of the two sets of bathroom wall panels.
[0014] Preferably, the wall panel profile is fixedly connected to the side of the galvanized back plate by sealing cotton, and is also fixed to the back of the ceramic tile.
[0015] Preferably, no additional structural connections are required on both sides of the wall panel profile and the galvanized back plate. The connections on both sides do not require additional bolts or screws for fastening; they can be secured using foam composite bonding, reducing assembly steps and the number of components.
[0016] Preferably, a polyurethane foam layer is provided between the galvanized backing plate and the ceramic tile.
[0017] Thirdly, this utility model provides a bathroom wall panel, which is composed of wall panel tiles spliced together as described in the second aspect.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the connectors, wall tiles, and bathroom wall panels provided by this utility model have at least the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model uses polyurethane foaming process for filling and molding, which greatly improves the thermal insulation performance and strength of the product;
[0020] 2. During on-site installation of this utility model, a central seam profile is used for connection, and an insert-type structure design is adopted on both sides. After assembly, a mechanical structural seal is formed, and the gaps between the brick joints on the front are filled with grout to form a double seal, which greatly improves stability and reliability.
[0021] 3. During the molding process, concave profiles are pre-embedded on both sides of the wall panel to ensure that the structure on both sides of the wall panel is consistent, which improves the standardization and versatility of the wall panel structure; the unified structure and process can standardize the product manufacturing process, which is more conducive to automated production, increases production capacity, and reduces energy consumption.
[0022] 4. The joint profile and the wall panel profile form a mortise and tenon insertion structure, which achieves an interference fit, ensuring the rapid installation of the wall panel and structural stability. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom wall panel provided by this utility model;
[0024] Among them, 1: ceramic tile, 2: wall panel profile, 201: U-shaped channel, 202: first protrusion, 3: foam layer, 4: galvanized back plate, 5: sealing cotton, 6: center seam profile, 601: second protrusion. Embodiments of the present invention
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0026] This utility model provides a connector, including: a wall panel profile 2 and a center seam profile 6. A U-shaped groove 201 is provided on the side of the wall panel profile 2, and the two sides of the center seam profile 6 are respectively connected to two sets of wall panel profiles 2 by inserting into the U-shaped groove 201.
[0027] The two sides of the center seam profile 6 are symmetrical, and each side is provided with a second protrusion 601 corresponding to the size of the U-shaped groove 201, so that the two sets of wall panel profiles 2 are connected to the center seam profile 6.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the end of the U-shaped groove 201 is provided with a first protrusion 202, so that the two sides of the center seam profile 6 are interference-fitted, and the two sets of wall panel profiles 2 are connected to the center seam profile 6.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the two sides of the center seam profile 6 are symmetrical, and each side is provided with a second protrusion 601 corresponding to the size of the U-shaped groove 201; the end of the U-shaped groove 201 is provided with a first protrusion 202, so that the two sides of the center seam profile 6 are interference fit, and the two sets of wall panel profiles 2 are connected to the center seam profile 6.
[0030] Secondly, this utility model provides a wall panel ceramic tile, comprising: ceramic tile 1, galvanized back plate 4, and the connector described in the first aspect;
[0031] Among them, the galvanized back plate 4 is arranged opposite to the tile 1, and the wall panel profile 2 is sealed and fixedly connected to the side of the galvanized back plate 4, preferably by foam composite fixing; the two sides of the center seam profile 6 are respectively connected to the wall panel profile 2 of the two sets of bathroom wall panels.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the wall panel profile 2 is fixedly connected to the side of the galvanized back plate 4 via sealing cotton 5 and is fixed to the back of the ceramic tile 1.
[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the connection method between the two sides of the wall panel profile 2 and the galvanized back plate 4 is any one or at least two of the following: bolt connection, anchoring, mortise and tenon connection, or lap joint. The connection between the two sides does not require additional bolts or screws for fastening; it can be achieved through foam composite fixing, reducing assembly steps and the number of parts.
[0034] In a preferred embodiment, a filler 3 is provided between the galvanized back plate 4 and the ceramic tile 1.
[0035] In a preferred embodiment, filler 3 is a polyurethane foam layer.
[0036] Thirdly, this utility model provides a bathroom wall panel, which is composed of wall panel tiles spliced together as described in the second aspect.
[0037] The assembly principle of the bathroom wall panel of this utility model is explained as follows:
[0038] When assembling bathroom wall panels, first, lay the tile 1 upside down on the tooling surface of the production line, with the back facing up, paying attention to the positioning and sealing of the tile joints; then, place two sets of wall panel profiles 2 opposite each other on both sides of the tile 5, with the sides of the wall panel profiles 2 flush with the sides of the tile 5, without any skewing, and the tooling must be used to limit the alignment during assembly; place a galvanized back plate 4 between the two sets of wall panel profiles 2, so that the U-shaped groove structure on both sides of the galvanized back plate 4 contacts the V-shaped groove structure of the two sets of wall panel profiles 2, and then fix them together with sealing foam 5; finally, fill the space between the back of the tile 1 and the galvanized back plate 4 with a foam layer 3, so that the entire bathroom wall panel forms a whole. In addition, the U-shaped groove structure on both sides of the back plate 4 and the V-shaped groove structure of the wall panel profile 2 also serve as a guide during the assembly process.
[0039] The two sets of bathroom wall panels are connected by a center-seam profile 6. Since the center-seam profile 6 has a symmetrical structure on both sides, each side has a second protrusion 601 corresponding to the size of the U-shaped groove 201. The end of the U-shaped groove 201 has a first protrusion 202, creating an interference fit between the two sides of the center-seam profile 6. This allows the two sets of bathroom wall panels to be connected by wall panel profiles 2, forming an interference effect. This ensures that the center-seam profile 6 and the two side bathroom wall panels are integrated, greatly improving strength and enhancing sealing performance. After assembly, a slightly undercut effect is formed, ensuring rapid installation and improving the flatness and strength of both sets of bathroom wall panels to meet requirements.
[0040] In summary, this utility model has excellent thermal insulation performance, can form a standardized production process, and does not require on-site secondary processing or screw fastening for quick installation with interference fit (mortise and tenon structure). After assembly, it has a self-locking buckle design, and the splicing connection structure greatly improves the sealing stability. It solves the problems of existing wall panels that cannot be installed quickly, cannot be automated, have poor thermal insulation performance, and have poor sealing performance and stability between wall panels.
[0041] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A connection piece, characterized in that The utility model relates to a wallboard and a connecting piece thereof, and belongs to the field of wallboard. The wallboard profile (2) is provided with a U-shaped groove (201) at the side edge, and the two sides of the joint profile (6) are connected with the two groups of wallboard profiles (2) by inserting the U-shaped groove (201). The two sides of the joint profile (6) are symmetrical structures, and each is provided with a second protruding part (601) corresponding in size to the U-shaped groove (201), so that the two groups of wallboard profiles (2) are connected with the joint profile (6).
2. The connection of claim 1, wherein The end of the U-shaped groove (201) is provided with a first protruding part (202), so that the two sides of the joint profile (6) are in interference fit, and the two groups of wallboard profiles (2) are connected with the joint profile (6).
3. The connection of claim 2, wherein The two sides of the joint profile (6) are symmetrical structures, and each is provided with a second protruding part (601) corresponding in size to the U-shaped groove (201); the end of the U-shaped groove (201) is provided with a first protruding part (202), so that the two sides of the joint profile (6) are in interference fit, and the two groups of wallboard profiles (2) are connected with the joint profile (6).
4. A wallboard tile characterized by, The utility model relates to a wallboard and a connecting piece thereof, and belongs to the field of wallboard. The utility model relates to a wallboard and a connecting piece thereof, and belongs to the field of wallboard. The wallboard profile (2) is fixedly connected with the side edge of the galvanized back plate (4) through the sealing cotton (5) and is fixed on the back of the ceramic tile (1).
5. The wall panel tile according to claim 4, wherein The connecting mode of the two sides of the wallboard profile (2) and the galvanized back plate (4) is any one or at least two of bolt connection, anchoring, mortise and tenon connection or lapping.
6. The wallboard tile according to claim 5, wherein, A filler (3) is arranged between the galvanized back plate (4) and the ceramic tile (1).
7. The wallboard tile according to claim 5, wherein The utility model relates to a wallboard and a connecting piece thereof, and belongs to the field of wallboard.
8. A bathroom wall panel, characterized in that The utility model relates to a wallboard and a connecting piece thereof, and belongs to the field of wallboard.