ES1295750U - DOORMAT INCLUDING ADVERTISING MODULE WITH LIGHTING BY LIGHT EMITTING DIODE. - Google Patents

Abstract

Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with light-emitting diode lighting, characterized by integrating the following elements: A. Doormat-type carpet devoid of holes where each independent lighting unit is to be inserted and glued. B. Independent lighting units provided with a recess on the rear surface where the LED-type lighting is housed, conceived in size, shape and materials adapted to provide continuity to the whole, sufficient grip on the tread and, in general, performance equivalent to the ones that had the doormat in which it is inserted before making the holes. C. Electrical connection of the assembly and control system. D. Non-slip closure bands on the rear face of the assembly, providing a fixed protective envelope for the front electrical connection and its control system. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with light-emitting diode lighting

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a doormat-type accessory, which incorporates a message, logo or advertising brand based on LED-type lighting or the like.

SCOPE

The present invention finds its field of application in the textile industry, providing a doormat-type accessory, which additionally incorporates a message of a commercial nature, making use of LED-type lighting technology.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of introduction, a doormat is a flat, rectangular-shaped object that is placed in front of the entrance door of a business, home, or building. It is conceived with hygienic functionality by allowing visitors to remove mud and dirt from the sole of the shoe before entering. To do this, they must stand on top and rub their shoes against it firmly. The doormats have a rough structure and are made of resistant and durable materials such as: coconut fiber, fibers and palm tree stems, vinyl terry, nylon and other textile materials such as synthetic canvas or acrylic wool.

Doormats can also be used as reception mats, since their placement at the entrance of a house, building or business constitutes a form of welcome for visitors. In this sense, it is common for them to also contain greeting words or messages. In fact, at present, some companies use doormats as an advertising element or corporate image.

LED lighting

Currently, LED lighting has acquired great importance due to the many advantages it offers over traditional lighting systems, such as reduced energy consumption, long life and a wide variety of shapes and colors that stimulate creativity and curiosity. One of the forms of lighting with LEDs that is taking a great boom are the strips. LED strips offer numerous advantages to At the same time, they allow multiple applications by combining high efficiency as lighting sources with an attractive ornamental character.

Since LED strips are flexible elements, they take up very little space, work with low voltage and offer a variety of colors and effects, allowing for an infinite number of lighting and decorative applications.

For lighting, white LED strips are generally used in their cold and warm tones that can be mounted to achieve direct and indirect light effects. Also, in the case of using RGB strips, you can change the color and its transitions.

More specifically, LED strips are pre-assembled lighting devices. Thus, the LEDs and auxiliary components are mounted on a flexible printed circuit that makes it possible to adapt to almost any surface. One of its faces has a 3M self-adhesive material that allows the strips to be installed quickly and easily. They do not generate heat or damage the surfaces where they are applied and have a long useful life, so they have a very low maintenance cost.

The dimensions of the most common strips are 8mm to 10mm wide, 3mm high and 5 meters long. The strips can be cut every 3 LEDs, depending on the model the cut will be every 5cm or 10cm and they can be joined again simply by connecting or soldering their copper contacts located at the ends of each segment.

The most common strips are prepared to be powered with a voltage of 12V DC, although LED strips suitable for connection to 24V DC and even 220V AC are also available on the market.

Regarding the color options, there are two large classifications of LED strips: Monocolor and RGB. The first ones come in a single fixed color and their intensity can only be varied with an attenuator or dimmer. The most common colors are: cold white, warm white, red, blue, green and yellow. There are special colors and fixed strips on the market with combinations of different colored LEDs. Monocolor strips are recognized because they have only two terminals for their connection: positive and negative.

RGB type strips allow selecting each color, intensity and transition mode between colors and an electronic controller is generally used for its command.

RGB strips are made up of special LEDs called RGB that have three LEDs on the same substrate, each one of a basic color (Red, Green, Blue).

For the selection of light color, an additive color synthesis criterion is used. Additive synthesis is a method of obtaining a color of light determined by the sum of other colors. The additive reproduction process typically uses red, green, and blue light to produce the other colors. Combining one of these primary colors with another in equal proportions, secondary additive colors are produced, lighter than the previous ones: cyan, magenta and yellow. Varying the intensity of each color reveals the full spectrum of these three lights. The absence of all three gives black, and the sum of all three gives white. These three colors correspond to the three sensitivity peaks of the three color sensors in our eyes.

RGB strips are identified by having four terminals for their connection: Positive terminal (+V), red terminal (R), green terminal (G) and blue terminal (B).

As we know, LED strips are pre-assembled electronic devices, so for their application it is not necessary to know their internal circuit or their operation. The supply voltage and power characteristics of the strip will be the only electrical data necessary for the calculation of the installation.

Internal circuit of a monocolor LED strip

In the internal circuit of the monocolor LED strips we find successions of groups or arrangements of three LEDs and a resistor connected in series. Each of these series is connected in parallel with the supply voltage

Internal circuit of an RGB strip

RGB type LEDs are chips that have three LEDs inside (red, green and blue) with independent terminals. In RGB strips we find the channels of different colors connected in groups of three LEDs in series with three limiting resistors (one for each channel) and these groups, in parallel with the power lines.

Sources, controllers and amplifiers

To make an installation work, in addition to the strips, it is necessary to use other devices, including power supplies, RGB controllers and, where appropriate, amplifiers.

As good diodes that they are, LEDs (Light Emitting Diode or light emitting diode) work with direct current, so they need a power source to be connected to the alternating current network.

Regarding the RGB controller, it is a control automation for lighting with RGB LED devices (strips and lamps), combining the three colors with a controller of this type, a wide range of colors and transition effects, static or flash, among others, are achieved. Controllers generally use Pulse Width Modulation or PWM technology. There are different kinds of controllers with and without remote control. Thus, among them, use is made of a WIFI controller with which you have wireless control of RGB devices through an application installed on a cell phone or tablet. It is very versatile and the range of the system is limited by the coverage of the WIFI network.

Considering the state of the art in terms of inventions identified by their publication number and title respectively,

• ES2311043T3 "Doormat", consisting of a doormat provided with a modifiable electronic display associated with it, a base part that defines a recess in it, and a transparent part arranged in the recess, in which the electronic display is arranged in the recess between the base part and the transparent part and in which the electronic display is provided to look up from the ground so that it can be seen through the transparent part, and in which said Electronic visual presentation is intended to present an electronically modifiable graphic message and text message.

The following inventions can also be highlighted:

• CN203562161U, “LED advertising mat”.

• WO9933043A2, “Advertising mat”.

• JPH09299215A, “Luminous doormat”.

• JP2016117417A, “Mat device”.

Based on the background described, however, the "Mat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode" is a much simpler solution that, compared to the state of the art, provides the advantage of providing the mats with content. equipped with their own lighting that does not alter the normal use of the mat in any way in terms of flexibility, possibility of being stepped on or use outdoors, providing a much more modern and striking image for the client or user. In short, it improves the use of an accessory that, despite being located at the most common points of passage, has a very limited functionality, making compatible the existence of a message with its own light projected from the ground that the user steps on, Even when it's right on top.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

In order to achieve the objectives and avoid the drawbacks mentioned in the previous sections, the invention entitled "Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode" is based on the combination of the following elements:

A. Doormat-type carpet previously devoid of the holes where each independent lighting unit is to be fitted and glued.

B. Independent lighting units provided with a recess on the rear surface where the LED-type lighting is housed, conceived in size, shape and materials adapted so that once placed, they provide continuity to the set, sufficient grip on the tread and, in general , benefits equivalent to those of the carpet in which it is inserted before making the holes, C. Electrical connection and control system.

D. Non-slip closure strips designed to be fixed on the rear face of the assembly, providing a fixed protective envelope for the front electrical connection and for each of the elements that make up the control system.

Obviously, the operation of the assembly has been conceived for its connection to the electrical network or alternatively making use of a rechargeable battery.

Finally, depending on the purposes pursued, the control system can incorporate different elements belonging to the state of the art such as: power transformer, presence sensors, people counters, remote control of different modes of operation, connection system to a mobile phone through an app for this purpose, etc.

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, according to a preferred example of practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where For illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Main view of the exploded assembly according to the doormat previously devoid of the holes and an independent lighting unit designed so that it can be fitted and glued inside the aforementioned holes.

Figure 2.- Elevation view of the exploded assembly, to show how each independent lighting unit would be inserted into its corresponding hole of the same thickness.

Figure 3.- Rear view of "Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light emitting diode" to show the electrical connection and control system before adhering the non-slip closing band.

Figure 4.- Main view of "Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode" once its completion.

In the aforementioned figures, the following constituent elements can be highlighted;

1. Doormat previously devoid of holes.

2. Independent lighting unit.

3. LED power cables for each independent lighting unit.

4. Remote control device for LEDs, provided with a radio frequency reception system to manage the different activation functions, and a PCB card for possible connection to an APP-type application.

5. Power supply for LED where to undertake the transformation of the tension coming from the network in its case 220 volts in alternating current to direct current tension in 12, 24, 36 volts that are required.

6. Remote control.

7. Plug for connection to the electrical network.

8. Jack type connector.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT EXAMPLE

In view of Figures 1-4, as a preferred embodiment of the "Doormat-type carpet that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode" it can be seen how it can be made starting from a conventional doormat, for example, coconut fiber, 15 mm thick, where depending on the planned design, the corresponding cut is carried out until the holes (1) are freed where each independent lighting unit (2) will be fitted and glued.

Thus, in a first phase to carry out the internal cutout of the conventional doormat until the holes (1) are freed, a template can be designed using the corresponding design program for subsequent manufacturing on a CNC machine. Immediately afterwards, with the template, the doormat can be cut from its rear face, using a suitable cutting tool, for example, with a simple cutter.

Continuing with the realization, the manufacture of each of the independent lighting units (2) is carried out for each of the previous holes and which must serve as an envelope where the LED type lighting technology can be introduced. To this end, it is necessary to carry out the design in the computer program for this purpose and its subsequent manufacture in a lateral milling machine by numerical control or similar, until each of the aforementioned elements made of methacrylate acrylic, polycarbonate or similar is formed. , with the shape of the corresponding holes and a thickness of approximately 10 mm, slightly less than that of the doormat, to guarantee that there is no architectural barrier or discontinuity when partially stepped on by the user who passes over the assembly.

Immediately afterwards, each unit made (2) can be emptied, with the aforementioned numerical control side milling machine accessing from the rear surface to a depth of 5 mm, maintaining a perimeter wall thickness of 5 mm as a of inner box. Finally, it is necessary to carry out a treatment on the upper surface that provides it with the necessary roughness so that there is no risk of slipping underfoot, if not the grip that prevents it.

Next, the LED strips for each of the independent lighting units (2) can be inserted into their internal slot from which the corresponding power cables (3) would exit. For this purpose, specific acrylic materials will be used to favor the diffusion of lighting in a uniform way, specifically single-color LEDs or RGB-type colored LEDs can be used, although the latter require a greater thickness of casing, at their convenience. time with the possibility of being colored as it passes through the acrylic material that separates it from the outside. Thus, for the introduction of the LED strips glued by their base, the connections can be soldered, protected with a silicone at the soldering points and, finally, collected under an aluminum adhesive tape that favors heat dissipation when the set is on without deterioration of the LEDs that operate optimally at a temperature between 45 and 60 °C.

Starting from the two elements (1-2), immediately afterward it can be introduced as if they were the pieces of a puzzle, all the independent lighting units (2) for each of the holes in the doormat-type carpet (1) making use of of a previously provided contact adhesive glue on both faces, guaranteeing that there is no deformation or relative movement with subsequent footsteps or when cleaning the assembly.

Immediately afterwards, through the rear part of the assembly, as shown in Figure 3, it will be possible to see, for each independent lighting unit (2), the output of two separate power cables (3) corresponding to the positive and negative poles that have from connect to the main power supply line of the set. For this, the corresponding rules are made on the rear surface of the doormat, using a simple cutter with which a minimum depth cut is made to introduce and retain the wiring, as well as the corresponding slot where to introduce the electrical connection and its system. control up to the output where the corresponding switch (7) is included for its connection to the conventional electrical network.

Lastly, to guarantee the safety of the electrical connection and its control system in terms of electrical protection and absence of displacement, a 0.3 mm thick non-slip PVC band is also adhered to the rear surface, using a glue previously applied on both sides, as an involute of protection and fixation of the set over time.

Specifically, regarding its electrical control and connection diagram, as shown in Figure 3, the set is connected using the corresponding Jack-type connector (8), to a remote control device for LEDs (4) provided with radio frequency reception system for managing the different activation functions, and PCB card for possible connection to an APP-type application, connected in turn to the corresponding power supply for LEDs (5), necessary to undertake the transformation from the voltage coming from the network in its case 220 volts in alternating current to direct current voltage in 12, 24, 36 volts that are required.

Alternatively, in another embodiment, RGB LED devices can also be used depending on the requirements of the implementation in order to make color combinations as appropriate.

To facilitate the different configurations or modes of operation, the set can be carried out using a conventional remote control (6) or, alternatively, incorporating a WIFI controller with which you have wireless control of the RGB devices. where appropriate, through an APP-type application, installed on a cell phone or tablet, from where you could regulate the lighting modes, flashing functions, intensity, etc., or even consult the influx data in the case of including a counter of people for each individual who steps on the doormat.

Likewise, the set can incorporate PIR presence sensors that would allow, for example, that the lighting be only intermittent in the interval that it detects the proximity of a user in order to capture their attention to a greater extent.

Regarding the electrical supply, the set can be designed for direct connection to the conventional 220 volt alternating current electrical network or, alternatively, it can also be made by incorporating a slimline module with a 48-hour battery life that can be replaced by another previously charged battery, for recharging by disconnecting it from the set when extracting it through its Jack-type connector for this purpose.

Obviously, the described set can incorporate the technology present in the state of the art, to show on its upper surface, in the corresponding display screen designed so that it can also be stepped on, additional information such as the time, ambient temperature or the like.

It is important to highlight how LED-type lighting can provide a useful life of up to 50,000 hours with an extraordinarily low consumption, since it usually does not exceed 15 watts as a whole, guaranteeing protection against shocks and sealing against water or humidity.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it in its different applications. Likewise, the content of the messages, the designs, geometries, dimensions, materials used, including technology implemented to guarantee lighting and its control, remaining behind the mat or external to it, will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration. in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which the memory has been described must be understood in a broad and non-limiting sense.

Claims (3)

1. Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light emitting diode, characterized by integrating the following elements: A. Doormat-type carpet devoid of the holes where each independent lighting unit is to be inserted and glued. B. Independent lighting units provided with a recess on their rear surface where the LED-type lighting is housed, conceived in size, shape and materials adapted to provide continuity to the whole, sufficient grip on the tread and, in general, performance equivalent to the ones that had the doormat in which it is inserted before making the holes. C. Electrical connection of the assembly and control system. D. Non-slip closure bands on the rear face of the assembly, providing a fixed protective envelope for the front electrical connection and its control system. 2. Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode, according to claim 1, characterized in that it can incorporate presence sensors from which to modify its operation. 3. Doormat that incorporates an advertising module with lighting by means of a light-emitting diode, according to claim 1, characterized in that it can incorporate people counters from which to provide influx data.