BG2520U1 - An antibacterial mat for bathrooms - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to an antibacterial mat for bathrooms, which can be used in hotels, sports and swimming halls, as well as in domestic conditions, especially in bathrooms and wet places with increased moisture after usage. It consists of an upper base with placed on to it textile material and an immovably attached lower base made from synthetic material, as the upper base (1), over which the textile material (2) is woven is made from unwoven polypropylene, thus as a textile material is used an antibacterial poly-acrylic twine, and the lower base (3) is made from an elastic latex material and between the lower base (3) and the upper base (1) via a textile material (2) is placed an extra layer (4), immovably connected to the lower base (3) and movably to the upper base (1), as over the upper plain of the extra layer (4) is laid an absorbent layer with a thickness of 2-5mm.

Description

Field of technology

The utility model refers to an antibacterial mat for damp rooms, which can be used in hotels, sports and swimming halls, as well as at home, especially in bathrooms and damp rooms where there is increased humidity after using the bathroom.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many soft floor coverings are used in everyday life, including carpets, rugs and floor mats. For some of these textile mats, a number of applications can be indicated, without claiming to be exhaustive, for example to completely or partially cover damp floor surfaces in public or domestic conditions, such as kitchens, bathrooms, pet habitats and floor surfaces. in places outside the home, such as swimming pools, patios, spas and all places where there are rooms with wet floors. Mattresses used in rooms with wet floors are intended to prevent direct contact between the user's body and the wet floor, and the mat must absorb moisture that flows from the user's body. The wet floor in such premises cannot and is not always maintained with the necessary cleanliness, especially considering the fact that the humid environment is extremely suitable for the development of fungi or other pathogens that can be easily transmitted to the body.

At the same time that the mattress must absorb moisture, it is desirable that it is made in such a way as to create comfort for the user, as well as to be filled with a design that gives the necessary aesthetics, including the shape and color range in which it is filled the mat.

Wet mats (bathrooms) are known which are structurally designed to have the ability to fully or partially absorb and / or absorb liquids, and generally need maintenance, such as cleaning and / or drying during their regular use. use. However, the maintenance of a rug, mat, bath mat is mainly related to the need for the mat to absorb moisture and release it quickly, so as not to create conditions for the development of bacteria and pathogens.

The mats are made of artificial materials, and their lower surface, which is in contact with the floor, is shaped so as to provide sufficient adhesion to the floor covering against slipping. Such mattresses are comfortable in terms of almost complete absorption of moisture, as well as because they provide an appropriate level of protection against slipping on wet floors.

The inconvenience of these mats is related to the fact that the absorbed moisture is retained and if it is not squeezed or left to drain, separate areas are formed in the mat, usually the central ones, in which blackening is observed, essentially sectors in which different bacteria and pathogens. Such mats can be maintained by periodic washing, but after a certain period of use their integrity is violated, respectively their ability to absorb water well from the user's body, and subsequently their appearance is impaired.

Soft, textile mats, bath mats are known, which consist of a base which is in contact with the floor, usually of plastic, said base being fixedly connected to another base made of acrylic or other flexible material, for example plastic. Such mats have a certain life cycle, and after disposal they represent a potential source of pollution. In addition, such mats require additional means for the sanitary management of waste, as they have a long degradation period and cannot be absorbed by the environment without subsequent toxic effects when disposed of.

Soft, textile mats are known, which consist of a warp to which are attached textile fibers of yarn, most often cotton, which absorbs water well, and under the warp is attached a layer which is preferably made of a material which has a good adhesion to the floor and does not allow slipping on the floor, usually of ceramic tiles, including polished ones.

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There is known a portable, portable sanitary pad described in patent publication EP 0948278, consisting of two supports connected by an elastic band, wherein at the bottom of each of said supports is a polyester waterproof base, on which a coating of an absorbent mat, for example an absorbent cloth with a thickness of 1-10 mm. It is suitable to use a material which has the ability to absorb moisture, which after use is separated from the elastic waterproof base and a new absorbent cloth is placed.

A disadvantage of the known mats, mats for damp rooms is the fact that they require continuous maintenance, especially with regard to the release of moisture from the mat, as its longer retention is associated with the emergence of parts or the entire surface of the carpet from mold, pathogens organisms, pathogens which, in addition to violating the level of hygiene, impair the aesthetic appearance of the mat, and at the same time cannot be easily maintained by washing or disinfection.

Technical essence of the utility model

Given the present prior art in the field, the useful model is to offer an antibacterial mat for a wet room, which has a simple and functional design, with the ability to absorb and release moisture, respectively, easy maintenance and extended life cycle while maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the bath mat.

The problem is solved with an antibacterial soft mat for damp rooms, which consists of an upper textile and lower, in contact with the floor bases, where to the upper surface of the upper base is a textile material, and to said lower surface of the upper base with a textile material is fixed lower base of synthetic material.

According to the utility model, the upper base on which the textile material is woven is made of non-woven polypropylene, in which antibacterial polyacrylic yarn is used as textile material, and the lower base is made of elastic latex material and between the lower base and the upper base with textile material is located an additional layer fixedly connected to the lower base and the upper base, and an absorbent layer with a thickness of 2-5 mm is placed on the upper surface of the additional layer.

The additional layer is fixed with the upper base.

According to an embodiment of the antibacterial soft mat, the additional layer is absorbent and is fixed to the upper base.

According to a preferred embodiment of the antibacterial mat, the additional layer is bonded to the lower base by the use of binders such as velcro, double-sided bonding tapes and the like.

According to a variant embodiment of the antibacterial mat, a layer of biodegradable material is arranged between the additional absorbent layer and the upper base, which is movably connected to the upper base. The antibacterial soft mat for wet rooms has a simple and functional construction, which provides a high degree of moisture watering and, accordingly, its rapid release, which is achieved with appropriately selected materials polypropylene, polyacrylic and latex layer. The use of antibacterial yarn made of high quality polyacrylic threads allows good twisting when weaving the mat, as combined with the additional absorbent layer favors both the absorption of water by the user and the preservation of the aesthetic appearance of the mat for a longer period of time, ie. . prolongs the durability and life cycle of using the antibacterial mat. The connection of an additional layer to the upper base has a dual function, providing better strength of the soft coating, preventing the removal of stitches with polyacrylic yarn and at the same time absorbs moisture that is not covered by the soft textile part of the mat.

In this way, another additional effect is achieved, namely that the lower base of latex is practically devoid of moisture and it provides stable contact with the floor, as

2520 UI prevents the antibacterial mat from slipping. It is appropriate to pay attention to the fact that the presence of the second base favors the preservation of the design of the mat for a long time, as the design pattern is clearly outlined on the back of the mat. The antibacterial mattress is flexible, elastic, creates a feeling of comfort and can be easily maintained by cleaning and washing.

Explanation of the attached figures

Further in the description is presented an exemplary embodiment of an antibacterial bedding for wet rooms according to the utility model, which is illustrated by means of the drawings accompanying the description, where:

Figure I represents the prior art;

Figure 2 is a sectional view of an antibacterial mat according to the utility model;

Figure 3 - variant embodiment of the antibacterial mattress;

Figure 4 - Use of antibacterial mattress.

Exemplary implementation of the utility model

An exemplary embodiment of the antibacterial bedding for damp rooms is shown in fig. 2, which does not limit and should not be interpreted restrictively with regard to the materials used and the mutual arrangement of the indicated bases and layers, insofar as the design solution allows the use of other materials differing in the same qualities and / or equivalent in functional purpose.

The antibacterial mat consists of an upper base 1, preferably a non-woven polypropylene, to the upper surface of which a yarn 2 is attached by weaving, for example an antibacterial polyacrylic yarn pre-treated to acquire antibacterial properties. The composition of the yarn is 100% polyacrylic, the acrylic threads are fixed to the base 1. Preferably the height of the flora is from 15 to 35 mm, which provides an active surface with sufficient depth that has the ability to absorb the separated from the body consumer water. Attached to the upper base 1 is a fixed, additional absorbent layer 4 with a thickness of 2-5 mm. Preferably, the additional layer is made of a material that has both elasticity and absorbent properties. To the lower surface of the additional absorbent layer 4 is fixedly fixed a lower base 3, preferably made of latex material, which has a good degree of adhesion to the floor of the damp room.

According to a variant embodiment of the antibacterial mattress, the lower contact surface of the latex base 3 is made with an embossed surface.

According to another variant embodiment of the antibacterial mat, between the additional absorbent layer 4 and the upper base 1 there is a layer of biodegradable material 5, which is connected to the upper base 1 movably and can be replaced periodically.

Claims (4)

An antibacterial soft mat for damp rooms, consisting of an upper textile and a lower base in contact with the floor, in which a textile material (2) is arranged on the upper surface of the upper base (1) and a textile material on the lower surface of the upper base material is fixed to the lower base (3) of synthetic material, characterized in that the upper base (1) on which the textile material (2) is woven is made of non-woven polypropylene, wherein the textile material is antibacterial polyacrylic yarn, and the lower base (3) is made of elastic latex material and between the lower base (3) and the upper base (1) with textile material (2) there is an additional layer (4) fixedly connected to the lower base (3) and the upper base. 1) by applying an absorbent layer with a thickness of 2-5 mm on the upper surface of the additional layer (4). Antibacterial soft mat according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional layer (4) is absorbent and is fixedly attached to the upper base (1). Antibacterial soft mat according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional layer (4) is connected to the lower base (3) by bonding means such as velcro, double-sided adhesive bonding tapes and the like. Antibacterial soft mat according to claim 1, characterized in that a layer of biodegradable material (5) is arranged between the additional absorbent layer (4) and the upper base (1), which is movably connected to the upper base (1).