ES1269875U - SHOWER PLATE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Shower tray characterized in that it comprises at least one first surface and/or external layer (1), and at least one second internal layer (2), where: - the first layer (1) is comprised of a composite made up of at least one base material, and at least one photoluminescent material; - the second layer (2) is comprised of at least one base material. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

SHOWER PLATE

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention belongs to the field of construction elements of a domestic type, more specifically to construction elements of a sanitary type, and more specifically to shower and bath trays that include special properties through the application of surface treatments.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, shower and bath trays are widely known, configured as a slab made of different materials, such as ceramic, acrylic or natural stone; and that are installed on the floor of the bathroom of a home or similar, acting as an insulator against possible water leaks, redirecting it to the drain, so as to prevent the water from reaching unwanted areas or surfaces.

It is common for showers or bathtubs to incorporate artificial lighting systems in order to facilitate cleaning and sanitizing tasks for the user that guarantee correct visibility and allow the user to carry out the aforementioned tasks without any problem.

To achieve this objective, you can find shower or bath trays that incorporate artificial light-emitting elements in their interior, or in their perimeter, with different characteristics or properties, so that the aforementioned adequate visibility is achieved.

On the other hand, photoluminescent materials or compounds are also widely known, which are those characterized in that they emit light radiation after having been subjected to external stimulation.

That is, photoluminescent materials or compounds emit visible light after being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which excites the atoms of said materials or compounds, storing energy that they subsequently release in situations of absence of light for a certain time, up to that the atoms return to their initial state.

The manufacture of this type of materials or compounds can be carried out in different ways, such as using photoluminescent additives to different base materials, forming a wide variety of products, which come to have photoluminescent properties that improve their properties.

However, this type of photoluminescent materials usually present various problems, such as the irregular distribution in the base material, which causes irregularities in the light emission, obtaining illuminated areas and others that are less illuminated or totally lacking in illumination.

Additionally, these methods of applying charges with photoluminescent materials on base materials increase the manufacturing costs of the final compound, which would cause an increase in the final market price and / or a decrease in profitability by the manufacturer.

Considering the existing technique, we can find numerous documents that look for the photoluminescence of different pavements or surfaces.

For example, we can find document ES1152435 in the state of the art, which describes a pavement made of compacted rubber granules, which is made up of tiles to pave spaces of all kinds, which is configured from one or more components base, which comprise compacted rubber granules and binder elements or products, and which is characterized in that it incorporates an additional component with photoluminescent properties.

We can also find document ES1154134, which describes a mass for joints between pieces of different materials configured from a base of variable composition, and which incorporates a photoluminescent component.

Document ES1262810 also belongs to the state of the art, in which a luminescent building material is described, which is formed from a mass composed of a mixture of components, which includes a proportion of photoluminescent pigments, and additionally incorporates a structure internal dendritic of transparent material with indeterminate shape that runs through the entire mass of the material, so that it acts as micro-skeleton conduits, both for light and luminescence.

As can be seen, there are already numerous documents in the state of the art that refer to compounds that incorporate a photoluminescent material, but that do not achieve a regular finish, so that the light emitted after absorption is not balanced throughout the entire surface.

That is why it is necessary to implement an advantageous technical solution compared to the state of the art, which provides a regular luminescent effect along the entire surface of a shower or bathtub, without causing an increase in manufacturing cost, and preventing an increase in the final price of the product or a decrease in profitability for the manufacturer.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The shower tray that the invention proposes is therefore configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since in accordance with its implementation and in an exhaustive manner, the stated objectives are satisfactorily achieved, with the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish them conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany the present description.

Specifically, the present invention describes a shower tray with photoluminescent properties that provides a luminescent effect distributed evenly along the visible surface of the tray, without impairing its commercial profitability, and without increasing the final sale price for the consumer.

To achieve this, the present invention proposes a shower tray that comprises at least two differentiated layers. A first outer and surface layer comprising at least one base material and at least one material with properties photoluminescent. And a second internal layer that will make up the rest of the thickness of the shower tray, using only the base material, without including any photoluminescent component.

This differentiation is due to the unique need for the luminescence to be produced on the visible or external face of the shower tray, without having to achieve this effect in the rest of its areas, since its luminescence could not be appreciated by the user. , and therefore would only affect the final cost of manufacturing the product.

In particular, the outer or surface layer, which comprises the photoluminescent material, will comprise a thickness of between 0.1mm and 3mm which, taking into account that the thickness of a conventional shower tray is commonly between 15mm and 30mm, is between 0 '6% and 10% of the total thickness of the shower tray.

To achieve a uniform surface distribution of the photoluminescent material in the first layer of the shower tray, a grinding of the base material and the photoluminescent material will be carried out, which will be prior to the molding of both components. This will achieve a homogeneous distribution of the photoluminescent material in the composite and, therefore, a considerable improvement in the quality of the finishes and the lighting effectiveness of the shower tray object of the present invention.

Preferably, the operation of grinding and dispersing the photoluminescent material and the base material will be carried out in a three-roll mill, which is capable of providing a micrometric finish of the particles, and therefore a homogeneous dispersion. Fundamental objective of the shower tray object of the present invention.

The compound with which the surface layer is made will comprise between 5% and 50% of photoluminescent material, which will be added to the particles of the base material, which will make up the remaining percentage of the composition, that is, between 95% and 50% respectively.

Preferably, the base material will be an acrylic material and / or a gelcoat and / or a material composed of mineral components and synthetic resins.

The shower tray and the set of elements described represent an innovation with structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now, reasons that, together with its practical utility, provide it with a sufficient basis to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented. following:

Figure 1.- Shows a general view of the shower tray

Figure 2.- Shows a section of the shower tray

List of references and figures:

1. First layer

2. Second layer

3. Luminescent surface

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part of this specification, and in which specific preferred embodiments in which the invention may be carried out are shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to carry out the invention, and it is understood that other embodiments may be used and that structural, mechanical, electrical, and / or chemical logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. of the invention. To avoid details not necessary to enable those skilled in the art to carry out the detailed description, it should not, therefore, be taken in a limiting sense.

Specifically, the present invention proposes a shower tray that comprises at least a first layer 1, which will be superficial and / or external, and at least one second internal layer 2, where the first layer 1 is comprised of a compound configured from at least one base material, and at least one photoluminescent material; and where the second layer is comprised solely of base material.

Thus, the shower tray object of the present invention will comprise two different layers: a first, which will be the one that remains on the visible side, and which will have luminescent effects, due to the addition of photoluminescent material; and a second, which will only have a structural function, since it does not include photoluminescent material in its composition.

In a preferred embodiment, the first base 1 will be between 0.6% and 10% of the complete thickness of the shower tray, so that this first layer 1 will be of a lesser thickness than the second layer 2, with the aim of minimize the economic impact on manufacturing, having to use photoluminescent material in the minimum and necessary proportion that guarantees a correct light emission on the visible face of the shower tray. Without having to apply it to the complete set.

In a preferred embodiment, the compound of the first layer 1 comprises between 5% and 50% of photoluminescent material.

Preferably, the mixture of the photoluminescent material and the base material will be carried out by prior grinding of the same, which guarantees the smallest size of material particles, facilitating the homogeneous distribution of the photoluminescent material in the base material. And preferably, this grinding will be carried out in a three-cylinder mill.

These last embodiments refer to the reduction of the size of the particles of the materials, making them of micrometric size in the case of a three-cylinder mill, which maximizes the homogenization of the mixture. This is due to the fact that large particle sizes favor their segregation, achieving heterogeneous distributions, which would not achieve the effect sought by the shower tray object of the present invention.

According to the previous embodiments, a shower tray formed by two layers is achieved:

- a first layer 1 of smaller size, which will comprise a homogeneous mixture, thanks to the previous grinding, of photoluminescent material and base material, which will emit light in a regular way along the entire surface 3 seen of the shower tray;

- a second layer 2 of a larger size, which will be made up of base material, and which will only have structural functions.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, Within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other forms of implementation that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified. .

Claims (5)

1. Shower tray characterized in that it comprises at least one first surface and / or external layer (1), and at least one second internal layer (2), where: or the first layer (1) is comprised of a composite made up of at least one base material, and at least one photoluminescent material; or the second layer (2) is comprised of at least one base material. Shower tray according to the first claim, characterized in that the first base (1) comprises between 0.6% and 10% of the complete thickness of the shower tray. Shower tray according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the photoluminescent material comprises between 5% and 50% of the composite of base material and photoluminescent material of the first layer (1) Shower tray according to the first claim, characterized in that the composite of base material and photoluminescent material of the first layer (1) is configured from a grinding process. 5. Shower tray according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the grinding process is carried out in a three-cylinder mill.