ES1304076U - MODULAR SPORTS FLOOR (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular sports pavement, formed by three or more layers (1, 2, 3) of the same base, characterized in that each layer (1, 2, 3) is displaced from the adjacent layers (1, 2, 3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Modular sports flooring

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present application refers to a modular sports flooring, which offers improvements in terms of the union of the modules.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

In the state of the art, the existence of sports floors that are prepared to protect athletes from injuries, obtaining a suitable floor for practicing sports, is known in the state of the art. A preferred example is seen in ES2119590.

Some of these pavements are modular, and comprise a whole series of square or rectangular plates, which are joined by their edges to form the total surface. These edges create a series of lines where the mechanical behavior is slightly different, so the athlete may find themselves with a different bounce or grip than desired.

The applicant is not aware of any solution to this problem similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a modular sports flooring according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

The invention is a pavement formed by several layers, at least three, all of them of the same dimensions, but where each layer is displaced from the adjacent layers. This means that when the layers are coupled intermediate ones overlap with the others, blurring the edge of the module and avoiding the creation of defined borders or edges.

Generally, the layers have a rectangular or square base. In that case, preferably the layers are offset in an oblique direction, that is, not parallel, with respect to the edges of the layers.

Ideally, a layer of adhesive is placed between each pair of layers. This allows fixation between them and also creates tolerance that facilitates the insertion or overlapping of the intermediate layers between the others.

During the placement of the modules it is possible to apply a glue to adhere the modules to each other and ensure that the thickness is identical everywhere.

Other variants are seen in the rest of the specification and are defined in the dependent claims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, a section of drawings is included with:

Figure 1: View of a first embodiment example, with three layers, in perspective.

Figure 2: Schematic section, not to scale, of a second embodiment with a coupled module (dotted line). The thickness of the adhesive layer has been exaggerated.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Next, a way of carrying out the invention is briefly described, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of it.

The embodiment shown in Figure 1 comprises an example of a module formed by three layers (1,2,3). All layers (1,2,3) have the same base: hexagonal, rectangular or square. The thickness can be the same or different.

Each layer (1,2,3) is displaced with respect to the adjacent ones in one direction. If the base is rectangular or square, this direction is not parallel to an edge. If the base is hexagonal, it can be. The displacement between the first layer (1) and the second layer (2) is different from the displacement between the second layer (2) and the third layer (3), so that the first layer (1) is also displaced with respect to the third layer (3), as seen in Figure 1. Ideally, both directions are opposite or almost opposite, so that the second layer (2) is introduced between the other two layers of the adjacent module.

To attach the modules, they are placed so that the first layers (1) form the desired pavement. In this situation, the second layer (2) is introduced between the first layer (1) and the third layer (3) of the adjacent module. To do this, the width of the cantilevered part of the second layer (2) can be somewhat less thick than the rest. However, a simpler solution is to provide a thin layer (4) of adhesive or similar between each pair of layers (1,2,3), which helps to increase the distance between layers (1,2,3) allowing the modules overlap each other without friction (figure 2).

The material of each layer (1,2,3) depends on the type of module. For example, all layers (1,2,3) can be cork of different density.

In one embodiment, each layer (1,2,3) is formed by a board, leaving the layers (1,2,3) assembled with contact glue and screws. On top of the first layer (1) the cork surface is arranged and under the third layer (3) some conical rubber studs (figure 2).

In another embodiment, the first, upper layer (1) is made of cork. A second layer (2) of plywood and a third layer (3), in contact with the ground, of rubber. The cork can have a layer of thin wood that helps support it while the module is not assembled.

To facilitate temporary disassembly and recycling, all adhesives can be water-based glues.

Claims (1)

1- Modular sports pavement, formed by three or more layers (1,2,3) of the same base, characterized in that each layer (1,2,3) is displaced from the adjacent layers (1,2,3). 2- Modular sports pavement, according to claim 1, characterized in that the layers (1,2,3) have a rectangular or square base. 3- Modular sports pavement, according to claim 2, characterized in that the layers (1,2,3) are displaced in an oblique direction with respect to the edges of the layers (1,2,3). 4- Modular sports flooring, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a layer (4) of adhesive between each pair of layers (1,2,3). 5- Modular sports flooring, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a first layer (1) of cork, a second layer (2) of plywood and a third layer (3), in contact with the ground, of rubber.