SELF-LOCKING BLOCK

Abstract

An improved prefabricated self-locking block and its complementary parts, which includes a solid structure filled with mortar and steel fibers, so that the structures obtained from the blocks and their complementary parts have a high load capacity, being able to overcome the obtained constructions of 2 floors height.

Claims

1. An improved prefabricated self-locking block for erecting buildings comprising: a solid base (2, 2) having an upper surface from which emerge, at least one solid tower (3, 3) in the manner of a male connecting element and wherein the base (2, 2) has at least one internal cavity (4, 4) having a height equal to an external height defined by the solid tower.

2. The improved prefabricated self-locking block according to claim 1, wherein the solid base is made of Portland cement and steel fibers.

3. The improved prefabricated self-locking block according to claim 1, wherein the base (2, 2) is composed of a solid parallelepiped.

4. The improved prefabricated self-locking block according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the base emerge two prismatic solid towers (3) having a rectangular shape, symmetrically distributed, and wherein the base (2) comprises two interiors cavities (4) accessible from a lower surface of the block (1).

5. The improved prefabricated self-locking block according to claim 1, wherein from the upper surface of the base (2) of the block emerges a prismatic tower (3) having a rectangular shape, and where the base (2) comprises a cavity (4) accessible from a lower surface of the block (1).

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] To complement the description that will be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of the description where, with illustrative and non-limiting character, the following has been represented:

[0025] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an improved self-locking block object of the present invention containing two towers;

[0026] FIG. 2 shows an elevation view of the improved lock block shown in FIG. 1;

[0027] FIG. 3 shows a front view of the improved lock block shown in FIG. 1;

[0028] FIG. 4 shows the perspective view of a locking block, which has only one upper tower;

[0029] FIG. 5 shows a top view of the block with a tower shown in FIG. 4;

[0030] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a complementary plain beam in the construction system to the self-locking blocks object of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 7 shows a front view of the plain beam shown in FIG. 6;

[0032] FIG. 8 shows a top view of the plain beam shown in FIG. 6;

[0033] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of a building pillar obtained by combining the self-locking blocks of the object of the present invention;

[0034] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of an example of a building obtained by using the self-locking blocks object of the present invention.

PREFERRED REALIZATION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] In view of the aforementioned figures, a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed where the improved locking block (1, 1) of the present invention is configured in a base (2) in the shape of a parallelepiped from whose upper surface emerges one or two massive quadrangular towers (3, 3), which constitute the male elements of the male/female union system between the blocks.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the block (1) is constituted by a base (2) preferably rectangular from which emerge two rectangular prismatic towers (3), preferably being quadrangular solid and being arranged symmetrically.

[0037] The block (1) has two interior cavities (4) accessible from the lower surface of the base (2) of the block, arranged symmetrically likewise, which constitute the female elements for connection with the adjacent lower block. The interior height defined by the cavities (4) and the external height defined by the towers (3) emerging from the block is the same so that, when one block fits over another, they are completely coupled, resting the inner surface of the upper block on the outer surface of the tower of the lower block.

[0038] In this way, the coupling between the blocks of the invention results in a high structural strength of the pillar or wall thus obtained, since, as described above, the blocks are solid, and are obtained in Portland cement and steel fibers.

[0039] Thus, by combining the blocks represented in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, square cut solid pillars with self-carrying capacity are obtained, which is obtained with alternate and successive layers of two blocks coupled to two lower blocks that are oriented in an axis perpendicular to the orientation of the blocks located in the upper layer. An example of the construction obtained by using these blocks (1) is represented in FIG. 9 as a pillar.

[0040] Analogously, to the previous embodiment, the invention is also made according to FIGS. 4 and 5 where the block (1) of the invention is shown having a single rectangular (3) prismatic tower, preferably quadrangular solid, which emerges from the upper surface of the rectangular base (2) and where the base (2) comprises an interior cavity (4) which is accessed by the lower surface of the block (1). In FIG. 5 the interior cavity (4) shown with dashed line is observed.

[0041] In a manner analogous to the block (1), the tower (3) has the same height as the cavity (4). The blocks (1) are connected with the blocks described (1) to complement the lateral termination of the wall in those places where it is necessary, such as in spaces intended for doors and windows or in the union between walls.

[0042] The block (1) is the necessary complementary element for the block of two towers (1) at the time of implementing solitary pillars, that is to say where they were necessary depending on the architectural project working disconnected from the supporting walls of the system basic.

[0043] In this preferred embodiment, the inclusion of a series of complementary parts to the blocks described above (1, 1) is also contemplated in order to complete the construction system.

[0044] One of these parts can be seen in FIG. 3, it is the beam (5) that has a rectangular base and internally comprises a conventional reinforcement (6) in this type of construction element. The beam (5) also has two cavities (7) on its lower base that are complementary to the cavities (4, 4) of the block (1, 1). Its introduction allows to receive the load of the slabs in areas where the project does not include walls. These beams (5) are supported by solitary pillars or pillars linked to walls.

[0045] Finally, FIG. 10 represents an example of part of a building obtained with the blocks of the object of the present invention and its complementary parts, in combination with the hollow analogue parts disclosed in previous applications. In said FIG. 10 there is observed a plurality of blocks of the present invention (1, 1) assembled with blocks (8) known previously which are crossed by a continuous hollow from its base including the interior of the towers.