OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] As stated in the title of this specification, the object of this invention comprises
a prefabricated panel for construction of walls, contributing notable advantages compared
to those currently existing and which can be regarded as being of its type.
[0002] The type of panels to which the invention belongs provides a base layer and another
of natural stone defining the visible face.
PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Utility Model No. 200202869 reported on a prefabricated panel of reinforced concrete
with a visible face of natural stone or similar, which had special application in
floors. The base consisted of reinforced concrete and before it set the pieces of
natural stone were laid in position correctly distributed on the surface of the mould
prepared for the purpose and, with the aid of a metal template which was afterwards
withdrawn, the pieces, which had a uniform distribution and the same geometrical shape,
were laid in position. There was no need for a template if the distribution and geometrical
shape of the pieces were capricious.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Even though this structure defined in the previous section is advantageous with respect
to that achieved in the prior art, in accordance with the present invention it has
been considered that, for a special application to the construction of a stone wall,
quickly and without any need for specialised labour, the mould used would have an
outline defining certain end staggerings which facilitate the positioning of the pieces
or panels, as we will see later on in relation to the figures.
[0005] Moreover, the panel can be presented just resined, without any mesh or cement, with
the natural stone slabs or wedges being joined simply with resins.
[0006] The visible face is formed with a plurality of natural stone wedges or slabs, prearranged
on the base layer and occupying practically the entire area of the mould which has
an advantageously rectangular shape with the lesser ends staggered. To achieve this,
the pieces are duly cut and distributed with all the pieces backed on to each other
and being perfectly joined with the resins of the base layer.
[0007] After the moulding-stripping and the drying time, the panels are then finished.
[0008] It has also been provided for the outline of the panels to have another geometric
shape including rectangular or square and for the base layer to be able to be made
of cement reinforced with metal mesh or chicken wire.
[0009] The stones used are preferably slates, quartzites, limestones or sandstones.
[0010] In order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention
and forming an integral part of this specification, a sheet of plans is attached in
whose figures, by way of illustration only and not limiting, the following has been
represented.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011]
Figure 1.- Is a perspective view of prefabricated panel for the construction of walls, forming
the inventive object.
Figure 2.- Is a view in longitudinal elevation of the same panel of figure 1.
Figure 3.- Is a partial view in elevation of a wall constructed with the panels forming the
inventive object.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MANNER OF EMBODIMENT
[0012] Making reference to the numbering adopted in the figures, we can see a prefabricated
panel 1 for the construction of walls, in accordance with the invention, in which
are distinguished a base layer 2 (resins, cement, etc.) for gripping the wedges or
slabs 3 of natural stone (slates, quartzite,. limestone, etc.) which form the visible
face referenced in general with the number 4 and which are perfectly fastened by the
resins 2 of the base layer.
[0013] We can see its rectangular shape with the lesser sides staggered in order to define
means of securing and joining with the adjacent panels as can be seen in figure 3.
It can be sold in different sizes for being combined together and disguise the joints
more.
[0014] In terms of thicknesses, in proportion to the rest of the dimensions, they will be
adequate for work needs and adapted to special projects.
[0015] The moulds (not represented) have the exact shape of the panels obtained in them.
As shown in figure 1, the stones 3 are arranged by operators very tightly inside the
mould, with the stones 3 being cut to measure as necessary.
1. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, of the type formed from a base layer and another of stone or similar which defines
the visible face, characterised in that the layer constituting the visible face of the panel presents a plurality of wedges
or slabs (3) of natural stone prearranged on the base layer (2), backing on to each
other and occupying practically all the area of the mould, with the desired format
of the panels and the interior being tightly filled with said wedges or slabs (3).
2. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, according to claim 1, characterised in that it presents a rectangular outline of staggered lesser sides in order to determine
means of fitting between adjacent panels (1).
3. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, according to with claim 1, characterised in that the natural stone (3) is slate.
4. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, according to with claim 1, characterised in that the natural stone (3) is chosen from among quartzites, limestones or sandstones.
5. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, according to with claim 1, characterised in that the base layer (2) for joining the pieces of natural stone (3) is a resin.
6. PREFABRICATED PANEL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, according to claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the base layer (2) is cement reinforced with metal mesh or chicken wire.