Tile placing machine

Claim 1

For use in applying similarly sized tile to a prepared bed, a tile installing system comprising, a tile collecting means, a force applying means, and guide track means, said collector means comprising a plurality of spaced members defining discrete areas slightly smaller than and corresponding to the size of the tile to be installed, said areas being in aligned, side-by-side relation, said collector Means including an upper portion said force applying means comprising a pair of extendible pistons having a first withdrawn position and a second position of extension, each piston being extendible a common distance, anD a cylinder captivating said piston and including an operator means for extending the piston into and out of pressing engagement with the upper, portion of the collector means, and said guide track means comprising a pair of guide tracks to movably support said force applying means above the collector means and within the range of the length of extension of the piston, whereby when the guide track means are positioned above a floor to which tile is be installed at a common height within said range, the piston may be extended to apply force to the collector means to transmit forces to tile secured beneath the collector means.