Kit for spacing and leveling of tiles and methods of use

Abstract

A kit for spacing and leveling tiles such as marble, granite and ceramics, applied to the edges of the parts for leveling and spacing of tiles, through an innovative construction device with a leveling base, spacer rod, crosshead and wedge-type leveler that has as the purpose of keeping the spacing and leveling of the tile pieces, correcting the differences of level, bringing advantages of greater flexibility of use without loss of application quality, agility in the laying of cladding panels, practicality and multifunctionality.

Claims

1. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, comprising a leveling and spacing device with a leveling base in a rectangular-prismatic shape with two cuts on the sides forming a horizontal “H” and with a triangular base, wherein the leveling and spacing device is integral with the leveling base and the triangular base comprises opening (α) varying from 1 to 3 degrees; the kit further comprising a vertical “H” vane spacer rod with a predominantly rectangular section with two detachable cutouts and a attached leveling base, with two shoulders with a pyramidal-trunk shape in the upper intermediate part with two “L” shaped reeds attached to a crosshead, with a lock for a wedge-type leveler with an angle compatible with a rack and lines of grooves of rectangular shape positioned horizontally on the surface of the shoulders; and a cross with a rectangular prismatic shape in the shape of a cross with detachable cutouts and attached to the spacer rod; and a wedge-type leveler with a pyramid-shaped trunk with an upper part equipped with a rack with an angle compatible with the leveler lock and with a trapezoidal-shaped rear with an angle (β) varying from 1 to 2 degrees, inclined at an angle (γ) varying from 2 to 8 degrees, with lines of rectangular projections positioned horizontally and equipped with a tool consisting of two spaced spans chamfered shape and tip with two chamfers facilitating entry at the beginning of the rack.

2. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, according to claim 1, wherein the angle (α) in the leveling base is 2 degrees.

3. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, according to claim 1, wherein the angle (β) is 1.5 degrees.

4. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, according to claim 1, wherein the angle (γ) is 5 degrees.

5. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, according to claim 1, wherein the kit integrally comprises on one side a cross spacer and on the other side a leveling spacer.

6. A kit for spacing and leveling tiles, according to claim 1, wherein the kit comprises a single spacer rod, and a crosshead or a crosshead spacer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) For better understanding of this invention reference is made to the following attached figures:

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the leveler kit and spacer for tiles of this invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the invention showing the leveling base, spacer rod and cross leveler.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the leveler and spacer device for tiles of this invention.

(5) FIG. 4 is a front view of the leveling device and spacer for tiles of this invention.

(6) FIG. 5 is a left side view of the leveling device and spacer for tiles of the invention detailing angle (α).

(7) FIG. 6 is a top view of the leveling device and spacer for tiles of this invention.

(8) FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the wedge-type leveling device for tiles of this invention.

(9) FIG. 8 is a right side view of the wedge-type leveling device for tiles of the invention detailing angle (γ).

(10) FIG. 9 is a rear view of the wedge leveling device for tiles of the invention detailing angle (β).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

(11) When the leveling and spacing device (1) is integral, it is used as a leveler spacer (1-A) and (1-B) and, when rotating the position of the device 180°, it is used as a cross-raiser or cross-stitcher.

(12) After use as a leveler spacer (1-A) and (1-B), the top is detached and, when separated from the leveling base (1-A), forms three more spacer functions:

(13) a) A spacer called a vane spacer rod (1-B). Turning the device 180° from the original position and detaching the cross-leveler (1-C), the rod (1-B-3) is used in the spacing of tiles. When using the device in this configuration, the boss (1-B-2) limits the depth of the reed; and

(14) b) The detached crosser (1-C) can be used as a spacer independently of the spacer rod (1-B) at the vertices of tiles; or

(15) c) A spacer called a cross-leveler (1-B) and (1-C). By turning the spacer 180° from the original position, the cross-leveler (1-C) is used in the spacing of tiles by aligning at the vertices of the tiles. When using the device in this configuration, the boss (1-B-2) limits the depth of the cross.

(16) Therefore, the device is divided into a leveling base (1-A) and cross-stitcher spacer (1-B) and (1-C) or vane spacer rod (1-B) and cross-leveler (1-C). The spacer rod (1-B) has a vertical “H” shape with a shoulder (1-B-2) with a stop function that guarantees the depth limit of the spacer and cross-sectional spacer (1-B) and (1-C), and with surface grooves (1-B-5) that ensures adherence to the application of the spacer rod. The wedge leveler (2), besides having the locking function, is used as a lever for removing the cross (1-C) to be used separately. The wedge leveler (2) has a pyramidal trunk shape that allows greater stability when using the wedge leveler (2) and grooves (2-B) on the rear surface that have a non-slip function to improve adhesion during application.

(17) The angle (α) on the leveling base (1-A) ranges from 1 to 3 degrees, preferably 2 degrees, and facilitates the introduction of mortar causing it to accumulate at the bottom of the base by pushing it up and approaching the bottom of the tile.

(18) The angle (β) on the wedge leveler (2) varies from 1 to 2 degrees, preferably 1.5 degrees and allows greater stability when using the leveler (2).

(19) The angle (γ) on the wedge leveler (2) varies from 2 to 8 degrees, preferably 5 degrees and allows a greater contact base when using the leveler (2).

(20) The tip (2-D) of the wedge leveler (2) has two chamfers (2-D-1) that facilitate input at the beginning of the rack (2-A).

(21) According to the figures, the kit for spacing and leveling of tiles consists of a leveling device and spacer (1) in a single set equipped with a leveling base (1-A) in a rectangular prismatic shape with two cuts on the sides forming a horizontal “H” and with a triangular base with an aperture (a) ranging from 1 to 3 degrees; vane spacer (1-B) with a vertical “H” shape with a predominantly rectangular section with two detachable cutouts (1-B-1) and attached to leveling base (1-A), with two pyramidal-trunk shaped shoulders (1-B-2) at the upper intermediate part with two “L” shaped reeds (1-B-3) attached at the crossbar (1-C), with latch (1-B-4) for the wedge leveler (2) with an angle compatible with the rack (2-A) and rectangular groove lines (1-B-5) positioned horizontally on the surface of the shoulders (1-B-2); and cross-border (1-C) of rectangular-prismatic shape in the form of a cross with cutouts (1-C-1) detachable and attached at the spacer rod (1-B); and pyramidal-trunk wedge leveler (2) with a rack top (2-A) with an angle compatible with the leveler latch (1-B-4) and with a trapezoidal-shaped rear with an angle (β) ranging from 1 to 2 degrees, inclined with angle (γ) ranging from 2 to 8 degrees, with rectangular shaped lines of shoulders (2-B) positioned horizontally and equipped with tool (2-C) consisting of two chamfered and tip spaced rods (2-D) with two chamfers (2-D-1) at the beginning of the rack (2-A).

(22) Additionally, the kit may have a variety of thicknesses and sizes as long as it maintains its proportions.

(23) The application or use should be done in conjunction with leveler (2-C), as follows:

(24) In the case of the use of the leveling base (1-A) and spacer rod (1-B):

(25) I. After spreading the mortar, insert the spacer leveler (1) under the floor along the sides using two leveling spacers (1) for each side of the spacing coating piece.

(26) II. Hit the floor with a white rubber hammer and insert the wedge leveler (2) until the initial locking;

(27) III. Apply the pressure required to insert to the leveler until optimal leveling is achieved; and

(28) IV. Once the mortar is dry, remove the vanes from the spacer levelers with the pliers.

(29) In the case of the use of the spacer (1-C) of the cross-type:

(30) A) The spacer clip (1-C) of the vane (1-B) stands out by using the rods (2-B) of the wedge leveler (2) with leverage; and

(31) B) Once detached, the spacer (1-C) is positioned between the pieces to maintain the desired spacing.

(32) It is also possible to use the cross-leveler (1-B+1-C) with the spacer rods (1-B):

(33) C) Detach the spacer rod (1-B) of the leveling base (1-A) with pliers;

(34) D) Turn the spacer rod (1-B) 180° from the original position and store the crosser (1-C); and

(35) E) Position the cross-leveler (1-C) at the vertices of the tiles to maintain the desired spacing. The shoulder (1-B-2) ensures the depth limit of the cross-edge application (1-B).

(36) In the case of the use of the vane spacer rod (1-B):

(37) i) Detach the spacer rod (1-B) of the leveling base (1-A) with pliers;

(38) ii) Turn the spacer rod (1-B) 180° from the original position and detach the cross-leveler (1-C) with pliers or through the use of the wedge leveler (2-B) from the rods (2) with a leverage; and

(39) iii) Position the spacer rod (1-B) on the sides of the tiles. The shoulder (1-B-2) ensures the depth limit of the application of the reed (1-B).