Organic-Primer Bonded Layered Tiles for Outdoor Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceramic tiles used outdoors suffer from fracture and deterioration due to temperature and humidity fluctuations, and it is difficult to create a stable base layer for outdoor use.
Innovation Solution
A method for manufacturing a layered tile comprising a ceramic tile and a concrete body, using an organic primer to enhance adhesion, and applying a non-liquid concrete mixture with specific aggregate compositions and densification techniques to improve bonding and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If ceramic tiles are used outdoors, then they provide an attractive appearance, but they suffer from fracture and deterioration due to temperature and humidity fluctuations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite structure combining ceramic tile with concrete body through chemical bonding using an organic primer. The ceramic layer provides aesthetic appearance while the concrete base provides thermal mass and dimensional stability, allowing the composite tile to withstand outdoor temperature and humidity fluctuations that would cause ordinary ceramic tiles to fracture or deteriorate
2Reliability
If a stable base layer is built to prevent ceramic tile breaking, then tile durability improves, but it becomes difficult to achieve sufficient stability outdoors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the tile and base layer into a single monolithic product by chemically bonding the ceramic tile to a concrete body through an organic primer. This eliminates the need for separate base layer construction and ensures perfect bonding and stability, making the tile ready for outdoor installation without requiring complex sub-base preparation
3Strength
If organic primer is applied to enhance adhesion between ceramic tile and concrete, then bonding strength improves, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an organic primer as an intermediary substance between the ceramic tile and concrete body. The primer penetrates the ceramic pores and chemically bonds to both materials, creating strong adhesion. While this adds a manufacturing step, it enables reliable bonding that would not be achievable with direct cement-to-ceramic contact, particularly for outdoor applications requiring high durability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The layered tile achieves excellent adhesion strength, resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations, and enhanced durability, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Implementation Method 1
said tile and concrete body being connected through an organic primer
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AI summary
A method for manufacturing a layered tile comprising a mutually connected ceramic tile and a concrete body, the method comprising the steps of applying an organic primer to a first surface of the ceramic tile, optionally positioning the ceramic tile in a mold, exposing the first surface, applying a concrete mixture on top of the tile's first surface, pre-hardening the concrete mixture for obtaining a green product, removing the product from the mold, and fully hardening the concrete for obtaining the layered tile.