Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims to provide a moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for a floor and a preparation method thereof. The floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared by selecting raw materials, optimizing the content of each raw material, and selecting ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents in proper proportion, so that the advantages of the materials are fully exerted, the materials are mutually supplemented and mutually promoted, and the prepared floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is an EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foaming material, has low heat conductivity coefficient and good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; and the weight is light, the elasticity is rich, the permanent compression deformation is small, and the durability is realized.
In order to solve the technical problems, the technical scheme provided by the invention is as follows:
a floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight:
70-85 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 14-19 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 18-23 parts of elastomer, 6-9 parts of dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, 4-7 parts of expanded perlite powder, 2-4 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 1.7-2.4 parts of foaming agent, 0.6-0.8 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 4-6 parts of other auxiliary agents;
the foaming agent is an AC foaming agent; the auxiliary foaming agent is a mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate.
The floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared by selecting raw materials, optimizing the content of each raw material, and selecting ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents in proper proportion, so that the advantages of the materials are fully exerted, the materials are mutually supplemented and mutually promoted, and the prepared floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is an EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foaming material, has low heat conductivity coefficient and good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; and the weight is light, the elasticity is rich, the permanent compression deformation is small, and the durability is realized.
In the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (main matrix material) and methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber (mainly used for increasing the elasticity and reducing the permanent compression deformation of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material and simultaneously the component can improve the moisture-proof effect of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material) which are properly proportioned, an elastomer (mainly used for increasing the elasticity and reducing the permanent compression deformation of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material), dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer (mainly used for improving the moisture-proof effect of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material), expanded perlite powder (the expanded perlite powder is light in weight and small in heat conductivity coefficient, can greatly reduce the heat conductivity coefficient of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material and improve the heat-insulating effect), and aluminum silicate fiber (matched with the expanded perlite powder can further reduce the heat conductivity coefficient of the floor moisture-insulating layer material, the heat preservation effect is improved; meanwhile, the strength of the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material can be improved, the permanent compression deformation is reduced, the foaming agent and the auxiliary foaming agent (which are matched with the foaming agent, the mixed raw material of the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material has a good foaming effect, so that the foam holes are in a structure with closed holes inside (meeting the moisture-proof and heat-insulating requirements), are uniform, the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material disclosed by the invention is ensured to have good heat-insulating performance and moisture-proof performance) and other auxiliary agents (improving aging resistance, heat-resisting stability and the like), are good in compatibility, are matched with each other, play a good synergistic effect, the prepared floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material is ensured, and the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material has a low heat conductivity and a good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; and the weight is light, the elasticity is rich, the permanent compression deformation is small, and the durability is realized.
The moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material of the floor can isolate underground moisture and maintain indoor temperature; furthermore, the method is simple. The floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material can be compounded with a proper wear-resistant layer, a proper wood grain layer and a proper balance layer material, and finally, the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is cut according to the requirements of customers to manufacture the bottom plate. In addition, the moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for the floor has good elasticity, can play a role in good buffer performance, improves the comfort level of stepping, and is particularly suitable for high-grade indoor decoration.
Preferably, the floor moisture-proof insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 78 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 16.6 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 20.5 parts of elastomer, 7.6 parts of dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, 5.2 parts of expanded perlite powder, 3 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 2.1 parts of foaming agent, 0.7 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 5 parts of other auxiliary agents.
Preferably, the mass ratio of zinc diacrylate to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in the mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is 1: 0.75 to 0.85.
Preferably, the elastomer is a mixture of oxidized polyethylene and polyether urethane elastomer.
More preferably, the mass ratio of the oxidized polyethylene to the polyether polyurethane elastomer in the mixture of the oxidized polyethylene and the polyether polyurethane elastomer is 1: 0.9 to 1.2.
Preferably, the content of the dimethyl siloxane monomer unit in the dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer is 27-32% (mass percentage).
Preferably, the granularity of the expanded perlite powder is 4000-6000 meshes.
Preferably, the other auxiliary agent is a mixture of an antioxidant and a heat stabilizer.
More preferably, the mass ratio of the antioxidant to the heat stabilizer in the mixture of the antioxidant and the heat stabilizer is 1: 1.2 to 1.4.
Preferably, the antioxidant is any one or more of an antioxidant 1010, an antioxidant 168 and an antioxidant B900; the heat stabilizer is zinc stearate.
The invention also provides a preparation method of the moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for the floor, which comprises the following steps:
A. respectively weighing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents according to the parts by weight;
B. feeding the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, the methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, the elastomer, the dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, the expanded perlite powder, the aluminum silicate fiber and other auxiliary agents into an internal mixer, and internally mixing for 12-15 min at the temperature of 78-82 ℃; then banburying for 9-12 min at the temperature of 95-100 ℃; then banburying for 6-9 min at the temperature of 107-112 ℃, and discharging to obtain a primary mixture;
C. b, conveying the primary mixture obtained in the step B into an open mill, adding a foaming agent and an auxiliary foaming agent, and opening at the temperature of 85-90 ℃ for 8-12 min;
D. and finally, sending the floor board into a mold, carrying out hot-pressing foaming and cooling molding, and cutting a sample to obtain the floor board moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material.
Compared with the prior art, the invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:
the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared by selecting raw materials, optimizing the content of each raw material, and selecting ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents in proper proportion, so that the advantages of the materials are fully exerted, the materials are mutually supplemented and mutually promoted, and the prepared floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is an EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foaming material, has low heat conductivity coefficient and good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; and the weight is light, the elasticity is rich, the permanent compression deformation is small, and the durability is realized.
In the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (main matrix material) and methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber (mainly used for increasing the elasticity and reducing the permanent compression deformation of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material and simultaneously the component can improve the moisture-proof effect of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material) which are properly proportioned, an elastomer (mainly used for increasing the elasticity and reducing the permanent compression deformation of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material), dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer (mainly used for improving the moisture-proof effect of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material), expanded perlite powder (the expanded perlite powder is light in weight and small in heat conductivity coefficient, can greatly reduce the heat conductivity coefficient of the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material and improve the heat-insulating effect), and aluminum silicate fiber (matched with the expanded perlite powder can further reduce the heat conductivity coefficient of the floor moisture-insulating layer material, the heat preservation effect is improved; meanwhile, the strength of the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material can be improved, the permanent compression deformation is reduced, the foaming agent and the auxiliary foaming agent (which are matched with the foaming agent, the mixed raw material of the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material has a good foaming effect, so that the foam holes are in a structure with closed holes inside (meeting the moisture-proof and heat-insulating requirements), are uniform, the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material disclosed by the invention is ensured to have good heat-insulating performance and moisture-proof performance) and other auxiliary agents (improving aging resistance, heat-resisting stability and the like), are good in compatibility, are matched with each other, play a good synergistic effect, the prepared floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material is ensured, and the floor moisture-proof and heat-insulating layer material has a low heat conductivity and a good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; and the weight is light, the elasticity is rich, the permanent compression deformation is small, and the durability is realized.
The moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material of the floor can isolate underground moisture and maintain indoor temperature; furthermore, the method is simple. The floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material can be compounded with a proper wear-resistant layer, a proper wood grain layer and a proper balance layer material, and finally, the floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is cut according to the requirements of customers to manufacture the bottom plate. In addition, the moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for the floor has good elasticity, can play a role in good buffer performance, improves the comfort level of stepping, and is particularly suitable for high-grade indoor decoration.
The preparation method has simple process and simple and convenient operation, and saves manpower and equipment cost.
Detailed Description
In order that those skilled in the art will better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided in connection with specific examples, which should not be construed as limiting the present patent.
The test methods or test methods described in the following examples are conventional methods unless otherwise specified; the reagents and materials, unless otherwise indicated, are conventionally obtained commercially or prepared by conventional methods.
Example 1:
a floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight:
70-85 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 14-19 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 18-23 parts of elastomer, 6-9 parts of dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, 4-7 parts of expanded perlite powder, 2-4 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 1.7-2.4 parts of foaming agent, 0.6-0.8 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 4-6 parts of other auxiliary agents;
the foaming agent is an AC foaming agent; the auxiliary foaming agent is a mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate.
Preferably, the floor moisture-proof insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 78 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 16.6 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 20.5 parts of elastomer, 7.6 parts of dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, 5.2 parts of expanded perlite powder, 3 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 2.1 parts of foaming agent, 0.7 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 5 parts of other auxiliary agents.
Preferably, the mass ratio of zinc diacrylate to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in the mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is 1: 0.75 to 0.85.
Preferably, the elastomer is a mixture of oxidized polyethylene and polyether urethane elastomer.
More preferably, the mass ratio of the oxidized polyethylene to the polyether polyurethane elastomer in the mixture of the oxidized polyethylene and the polyether polyurethane elastomer is 1: 0.9 to 1.2.
Preferably, the content of the dimethyl siloxane monomer unit in the dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer is 27-32% (mass percentage).
Preferably, the granularity of the expanded perlite powder is 4000-6000 meshes.
Preferably, the other auxiliary agent is a mixture of an antioxidant and a heat stabilizer.
More preferably, the mass ratio of the antioxidant to the heat stabilizer in the mixture of the antioxidant and the heat stabilizer is 1: 1.2 to 1.4.
Preferably, the antioxidant is any one or more of an antioxidant 1010, an antioxidant 168 and an antioxidant B900; the heat stabilizer is zinc stearate.
The invention also provides a preparation method of the moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for the floor, which comprises the following steps:
A. respectively weighing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents according to the parts by weight;
B. feeding the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, the methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, the elastomer, the dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, the expanded perlite powder, the aluminum silicate fiber and other auxiliary agents into an internal mixer, and internally mixing for 12-15 min at the temperature of 78-82 ℃; then banburying for 9-12 min at the temperature of 95-100 ℃; then banburying for 6-9 min at the temperature of 107-112 ℃, and discharging to obtain a primary mixture;
C. b, conveying the primary mixture obtained in the step B into an open mill, adding a foaming agent and an auxiliary foaming agent, and opening at the temperature of 85-90 ℃ for 8-12 min;
D. and finally, sending the floor board into a mold, carrying out hot-pressing foaming and cooling molding, and cutting a sample to obtain the floor board moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material.
Example 2:
a floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight:
70 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 14 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 18 parts of elastomer, 6 parts of dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, 4 parts of expanded perlite powder, 2 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 1.7 parts of foaming agent, 0.6 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 4 parts of other auxiliary agents;
the foaming agent is an AC foaming agent; the auxiliary foaming agent is a mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate.
In this example, the mass ratio of zinc diacrylate to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in the mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is 1: 0.75.
in this example, the elastomer is a mixture of oxidized polyethylene and polyether urethane elastomer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the oxidized polyethylene to the polyether polyurethane elastomer in the mixture of the oxidized polyethylene and the polyether polyurethane elastomer is 1: 0.9.
in this example, the dimethylsiloxane monomer unit content of the dimethylsiloxane-oxyethylene copolymer was 27% (mass percent).
In this example, the expanded perlite powder has a particle size of 4000 mesh.
In this example, the other auxiliary agent is a mixture of an antioxidant and a heat stabilizer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the antioxidant to the heat stabilizer in the mixture of the antioxidant and the heat stabilizer is 1: 1.2.
in this example, the antioxidant is antioxidant 1010; the heat stabilizer is zinc stearate.
In this embodiment, the preparation method of the moisture-proof and heat-insulating floor material includes the following steps:
A. respectively weighing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents according to the parts by weight;
B. feeding ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber and other auxiliary agents into an internal mixer, and internally mixing for 15min at 78 ℃; then banburying for 12min at the temperature of 95 ℃; then banburying for 9min at the temperature of 107 ℃, and discharging to obtain a primary mixture;
C. b, conveying the primary mixture obtained in the step B into an open mill, adding a foaming agent and an auxiliary foaming agent, and opening at the temperature of 85 ℃ for 12 min;
D. and finally, sending the floor board into a mold, carrying out hot-pressing foaming and cooling molding, and cutting a sample to obtain the floor board moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material.
Example 3:
a floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight:
85 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 19 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 23 parts of elastomer, 9 parts of dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, 7 parts of expanded perlite powder, 4 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 2.4 parts of foaming agent, 0.8 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 6 parts of other auxiliary agents;
the foaming agent is an AC foaming agent; the auxiliary foaming agent is a mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate.
In this example, the mass ratio of zinc diacrylate to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in the mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is 1: 0.85.
in this example, the elastomer is a mixture of oxidized polyethylene and polyether urethane elastomer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the oxidized polyethylene to the polyether polyurethane elastomer in the mixture of the oxidized polyethylene and the polyether polyurethane elastomer is 1: 1.2.
in this example, the dimethylsiloxane monomer unit content of the dimethylsiloxane-oxyethylene copolymer was 32% (mass percent).
In this example, the expanded perlite powder has a particle size of 6000 mesh.
In this example, the other auxiliary agent is a mixture of an antioxidant and a heat stabilizer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the antioxidant to the heat stabilizer in the mixture of the antioxidant and the heat stabilizer is 1: 1.4.
in this example, the antioxidant is antioxidant 168; the heat stabilizer is zinc stearate.
In this embodiment, the preparation method of the moisture-proof and heat-insulating floor material includes the following steps:
A. respectively weighing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents according to the parts by weight;
B. feeding ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber and other auxiliary agents into an internal mixer, and internally mixing for 12min at 82 ℃; then banburying for 9min at the temperature of 100 ℃; then banburying for 6min at the temperature of 112 ℃, and discharging to obtain a primary mixture;
C. b, conveying the primary mixture obtained in the step B into an open mill, adding a foaming agent and an auxiliary foaming agent, and opening at the temperature of 90 ℃ for 8 min;
D. and finally, sending the floor board into a mold, carrying out hot-pressing foaming and cooling molding, and cutting a sample to obtain the floor board moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material.
Example 4:
a floor moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight:
78 parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, 16.6 parts of methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, 20.5 parts of elastomer, 7.6 parts of dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, 5.2 parts of expanded perlite powder, 3 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 2.1 parts of foaming agent, 0.7 part of auxiliary foaming agent and 5 parts of other auxiliary agents.
In this example, the mass ratio of zinc diacrylate to zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in the mixture of zinc diacrylate and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is 1: 0.81.
in this example, the elastomer is a mixture of oxidized polyethylene and polyether urethane elastomer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the oxidized polyethylene to the polyether polyurethane elastomer in the mixture of the oxidized polyethylene and the polyether polyurethane elastomer is 1: 1.1.
in this example, the dimethylsiloxane monomer unit content of the dimethylsiloxane-oxyethylene copolymer was 29.5% (mass percent).
In this example, the expanded perlite powder has a particle size of 5000 mesh.
In this example, the other auxiliary agent is a mixture of an antioxidant and a heat stabilizer.
In this embodiment, the mass ratio of the antioxidant to the heat stabilizer in the mixture of the antioxidant and the heat stabilizer is 1: 1.3.
in this embodiment, the antioxidant is a mixture of 1: 1 antioxidant 1010 and antioxidant B900; the heat stabilizer is zinc stearate.
In this embodiment, the preparation method of the moisture-proof and heat-insulating floor material includes the following steps:
A. respectively weighing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-oxyethylene copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber, foaming agent, auxiliary foaming agent and other auxiliary agents according to the parts by weight;
B. feeding ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber, elastomer, dimethyl siloxane-ethylene oxide copolymer, expanded perlite powder, aluminum silicate fiber and other auxiliary agents into an internal mixer, and internally mixing for 14min at 80 ℃; then banburying for 11min at the temperature of 97 ℃; then banburying for 8min at the temperature of 109 ℃, and discharging to obtain a primary mixture;
C. b, conveying the primary mixture obtained in the step B into an open mill, adding a foaming agent and an auxiliary foaming agent, and opening for 10min at the temperature of 88 ℃;
D. and finally, sending the floor board into a mold, carrying out hot-pressing foaming and cooling molding, and cutting a sample to obtain the floor board moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material.
Comparative example 1:
the difference from example 4 is that no auxiliary blowing agent is present, and the other is the same as example 4.
Comparative example 2:
the difference from example 4 is that there is no methylvinylphenyl silicone rubber, and the rest is the same as example 4.
Comparative example 3:
the difference from example 4 is that no dimethylsiloxane-oxyethylene copolymer is present, the rest being the same as in example 4.
Comparative example 4:
the difference from example 4 is that no expanded perlite powder is present, and the other is the same as example 4.
Comparative example 5:
the difference from example 4 is that no alumina silicate fiber is present, and the other is the same as example 4.
The following performance tests were performed on the materials of the moisture-proof and heat-insulating floor boards obtained in examples 2 to 4 of the present invention and comparative examples 1 to 5, and the test results are shown in table 1:
TABLE 1
As can be seen from the above table, the moisture-proof heat-insulating layer material for the floor is an EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foaming material, has low heat conductivity coefficient and good heat-insulating effect; low water absorption rate and good moisture-proof effect; has high elasticity, small permanent compression deformation and high durability.
The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it should be noted that the above preferred embodiment should not be considered as limiting the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the scope defined by the claims. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and adaptations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and these modifications and adaptations should be considered within the scope of the invention.