DE202019100742U1 - Cleaning mat - Google Patents

Abstract

Cleaning mat (1), with
- A plurality of spaced apart elongated hollow profile carrier (2) with stripper elements (3), wherein
- The hollow profile beams (2) are arranged parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction (X), and
- Are connected in a transverse direction (Y) transverse to the longitudinal direction (X) by a plurality of cross-connecting elements (4), characterized in that
- At least one plate element (5) is arranged so that it at least partially covers one or more hollow profile beams (2) above, wherein
- On the plate element (5) at least one projecting wall element (6) is arranged, which projects between two hollow profile beams (2), and
- One or more recesses (7) open at the bottom for carrying out a cross-connection element (4).

Description

The invention relates to a cleaning mat.

For example, emco Bautechnik GmbH offers cleaning mats for stripping shoes with the "emco INOX" product series. A plurality of shoe scrapers on hollow aluminum profiles are aligned parallel to one another along their length and are threaded onto wire ropes in several positions, transverse to the longitudinal direction. The "emco INOX" product series is characterized by the fact that a customizable metal cover is threaded between two hollow aluminum profiles. The metal screen can be provided with an image and / or lettering, for example in the form of cutouts.

Cleaning mats with an equivalent area of application can be found as floor applications, preferably in the entrance areas of commercial, but also partly private, buildings.

The object of the invention is to propose a cleaning mat that is simple and modular and gives the buyer a high degree of design flexibility.

This object is achieved by a cleaning mat according to claim 1 and a panel element according to claim 19. The dependent claims relate to advantageous embodiments.

The cleaning mat according to the invention has a plurality of spaced-apart elongated hollow profile carriers with scraper elements. A hollow profile beam can be characterized as being elongated in that it is longer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction. The length is preferably at least 20 times the width. A cross-section of a hollow profile carrier in relation to the longitudinal direction can have one or more at least approximately rectangular hollow chambers, wherein a clamp-like gripping element can preferably be arranged on an upper horizontal side surface of the hollow chamber. A mat impact sound insulation can be arranged on the lower side surface of the hollow chamber opposite the gripping element. For example, a glued-on foam strip or another material with high elasticity, such as rubber, may be suitable for mat impact sound insulation. The hollow profile carrier is preferably produced from light, high-strength, chemically resistant metallic or non-metallic materials, such as, for example, aluminum, stainless steel or thermosetting plastics. Another requirement can be the extrudability or the extrudability of the material. Wiper elements are preferably rubber coatings, grosgrain strips, cassette brushes or metal grids or grids. The wiper elements can have lateral grooves or contact surfaces for the grip of the clamp-like gripping elements, so that a secure hold is guaranteed as well as easy interchangeability of the wiper elements.

A hollow section beam can be spaced apart from another in the transverse direction in such a way that a space is created between them. The space between different pairs of hollow profile beams is preferably the same size. The cleaning mat according to the invention has an arrangement in which the hollow profile carriers are arranged parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction.

The hollow profile beams of the cleaning mat according to the invention are connected in the transverse direction by a plurality of cross-connection elements. It is possible that the hollow profile beams are connected to one another, for example, by sheet metal on the underside, pipe pieces or rods in the interspaces, or by a screw connection. In a preferred embodiment, the cross-connection elements are designed as cables running in the transverse direction and correspondingly parallel with spacer elements. The ropes, which are preferably designed as wire ropes, can be threaded through holes in the vertical side surfaces of the hollow chambers. The wire cables can be fixed on the outside of the last hollow section girders. The spacer elements can serve to fix the gaps and stabilize the plurality of hollow profile beams. Spacer elements are, for example, sleeves or hose pieces. The spacer elements preferably have sufficient strength so that the rope is tightened to form a stable overall structure, but the gaps are not pressed in. The cross-connection elements are preferably at a distance from one another of between 5 cm and 40 cm, particularly preferably between 10 cm and 25 cm.

The cleaning mat according to the invention also has one or more plate elements which at least partially cover one or more hollow profile supports at the top. A plate element is preferably an essentially flat material profile, for example with a material thickness between 0.5 mm and 5 mm, particularly preferably between 0.75 mm and 2 mm. Panel elements can be made from the same materials as the hollow section girders. The plate element preferably lies directly on the covered hollow profile beams. It can accordingly be advantageous if the covered hollow profile carriers have no stripper elements. According to a preferred embodiment, a plate element covers at least one Hollow section beams, but not more than five, each partially or completely over the length and width. This has the advantage that in particular the distance between two wiper elements in the transverse direction does not become too large. In the application of the cleaning mat according to the invention as a shoe wiping mat, the plate element should be able to be crossed with one step in the transverse direction if possible, for example because it does not offer the same adhesive properties as a wiper element. The coverage of the plate elements can be variable in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction over the width or the length. In a further preferred embodiment, the covered hollow profile supports have a supporting function in relation to the plate element lying on top, so that the plate element is protected in particular against plastic deformation by forces acting from above. This has the advantage that, for example, devices of great weight can also be moved over the plate element.

Above all, the plate element can fulfill decorative properties. It interrupts the regular arrangement of wiper elements that is evident from above. In a preferred embodiment, this advantage is substantiated in that the plate element has cutouts which, in a further particularly preferred embodiment, correspond to an image and / or lettering. In another preferred embodiment, the plate element can also have laser inscriptions. These can be spatially selective surface changes carried out by means of lasers, which, for example, result in color changes, indentations or changes in the surface structure, which leads to visible contrasts. However, these can also be arranged in addition to cutouts on the plate element. Both also have the advantage that the appearance of the cleaning mat has a high degree of customization and can be used as an advertising space. Alternatively, an image and / or lettering can also be realized, for example, by engraving, embossing, etching, by a relief produced in some other way or by applying paint or coloring the plate element. The cutouts are preferably produced by a laser beam cutting process. However, cutouts can also be produced, for example, by water jet cutting, punching, milling, sawing or similar separation processes.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a contrast element is arranged between the plate element and the hollow profile supports, which is designed according to a particularly preferred embodiment as a colored thin sheet. This has the advantage that the image and / or lettering can be highlighted in contrast to the basic material surface of the plate element. This enables the customer to underline a corporate identity, for example. Alternatively, the contrast element can also be a plate made of any material with sufficient strength, which resists a continuously recurring pressure load. At the same time, the material can be selected according to the customer's design ideas. This means that a plastic can be colored fundamentally, thereby avoiding the disadvantages of a lacquer layer on a metal that is at risk of abrasion, but a plastic does not have the same reflective surface properties. The contrast element is preferably attached to the plate element from below. A fastening can be produced, for example, by gluing, riveting, screwing or other positive and / or material connection. According to a further preferred embodiment, a plate impact sound insulation is arranged between the plate element and the covered hollow profile beams. This has the advantage that a repeated and impulsive pressure load on the arrangement of the plate element, contrast element and hollow profile carrier can result in a strong and unpleasant noise level. The impact sound insulation should at least reduce this effect. The impact sound insulation preferably follows the dimensions of the contrast element and can be made from the same material as the impact sound insulation below the hollow profile beam. The plate impact sound insulation is particularly preferably arranged under the contrast element, so that a sandwich arrangement of hollow profile beams, plate impact sound insulation, contrast element and plate element results from bottom to top.

The cleaning mat according to the invention has at least one protruding wall element on the plate element, which protrudes between two hollow profile carriers. A wall element can preferably consist of the same material with the same material thickness as the plate element itself. The wall element can preferably be formed in one piece with the plate element. The wall element is particularly preferably connected to the plate element and projects into spaces which, as mentioned at the beginning, span, for example, between two hollow profile carriers spaced apart by spacer sleeves. It is desirable that the wall element protrude from the plate element at least approximately at right angles. The wall element can then be aligned correspondingly parallel to the vertical side surfaces of the hollow chamber. While it is possible for the wall element to be connected to the plate element as a separate partial profile, for example by soldering, welding or gluing, according to a preferred embodiment the wall element can be formed by the downwardly bent ends of the plate element. This has the advantage that the Arrangement covering the hollow profile carrier consists of one part and has a corresponding structural integrity.

The cleaning mat according to the invention has on the wall element one or more cut-outs which are open at the bottom for carrying out a cross-connection element. A recess can be created, for example, by punching, sawing, milling or laser or water jet cutting. The cutouts are preferably arranged such that their distance in the longitudinal direction corresponds to the distance between the cross-connection elements. With the openings of the cutouts pointing downward, the arrangement of the plate and wall element can then be placed on the cross-connection elements or on the spacer elements. The dimensions of the recess in the longitudinal direction preferably correspond at least substantially to the cross-sectional dimensions of the spacer elements, i.e. the diameter or the longest diagonal. The dimension of the recess preferably corresponds to 140% or less of the cross-sectional dimension, more preferably 120% or less. The recesses can be shaped at the top according to the shape of the spacer elements. The wall elements then preferably protrude so far into the interspaces that the plate element can also rest on the next part of the sandwich arrangement when the cutouts come into contact with the cross-connection elements.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cutouts can have anchoring elements. This has the advantage that the plate element can be reversibly connected to the wall element. This offers security against unintentional loosening and increases the practical benefit. An anchoring element can, for example, have a locking mechanism similar to a snap lock, so that after the cutout has been put in place, the cross-connecting elements can be releasably fixed again.

In a preferred embodiment, the cross-connection elements are latched by the anchoring elements. This has the advantage that additional handles for attaching the anchoring element to the cross-connection element can be omitted. It is sufficient to press against an inhibitor. After overcoming the inhibiting resistance, the cross-connection element can then snap into the anchoring element of the recess, for example. Clips and clamps are suitable examples. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, however, the anchoring elements are designed as barbs which are formed as part of the cutouts. This has the advantage that no additional component has to be connected to the recess. The barbs preferably prevent the cross-connection element from slipping out of the recess after, for example, it has snapped into place. Barbs are advantageously arranged in pairs in each recess, so that their hook tips point towards one another and at least slightly upwards. The cross-connection element can then sit on the hook tips, for example. Therefore, according to a further preferred embodiment, the barbs at their respective hook tips are at a distance from one another that is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the cross-connection element that is being carried out. To release the cross-connection element from a recess designed in this way, a deformation of the cross-connection element and / or the barbs is required, which can only be achieved by an external force. If necessary, it is possible to replace the plate element, preferably with the wall element, or to move it to another location. In addition, the shape of the cross-connection element or the spacer element is irrelevant for the function of the barb. In order to guide the cross-connection element into the cutout, it is provided according to a further preferred embodiment that the cutout has guide flanks which widen up to the lower opening of the cutout. The guide flanks advantageously widen the recess up to an opening width which corresponds at least to the cross-sectional dimension of the cross-connection element or is preferably larger than this.

The cleaning mat according to the invention has increased flexibility and adaptability compared to known mat systems. Changing or repositioning plate elements is quick and easy, saving time and money. Compared to known variants of cleaning mats, in which plate elements have been threaded onto cross-connection elements, the cleaning mat according to the invention has proven to be clearly advantageous.

The panel element according to the invention is designed for arrangement on a cleaning mat as described above. The diaphragm element has at least one corresponding wall element which protrudes from the plate element and has cutouts which are open at the bottom.

• 1 In perspektivischer Darstellung eine Reinigungsmatte gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 1a In perspektivischer Darstellung einen Teil der Reinigungsmatte aus 1;
• 2 Ein Querschnitt durch die Reinigungsmatte entlang der Schnittlinie S aus 1;
• 3 Eine Nahsicht auf die Aufnahme eines Querverbindungselements in einer Aussparung eines Wandelements;
• 4 In perspektivischer Darstellung eine Explosionsansicht der Reinigungsmatte aus 1;

Details of the invention are explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments. Show it:

• 1 In perspective a cleaning mat according to one embodiment;
• 1a A perspective view of a part of the cleaning mat 1 ;
• 2nd A cross section through the cleaning mat along the cutting line S out 1 ;
• 3rd A close-up view of the inclusion of a cross-connection element in a recess of a wall element;
• 4th An exploded view of the cleaning mat in perspective 1 ;

1 shows a cleaning mat 1 . This includes eighteen hollow section beams 2nd each with a length L and a width B , the ratio of L: B being approximately 55. The hollow section beams 2nd are made of extruded aluminum. The hollow section beams 2nd are in a longitudinal direction X parallel to each other. In a cross direction Y are the hollow section beams 2nd from each other through a space 8th with a room width R spaced like 2nd shows exemplary. Any hollow section beam 2nd has a rectangular hollow chamber 18th and above it a clamp-like gripping element 17th on. Under the hollow chamber 18th is a mat impact sound insulation 11b arranged, which also acts as a schooner.

The hollow section beams 2nd are in the transverse direction Y through cross-connection elements 4th connected. As well as 1 shows are on the cleaning mat 1 four such cross-connection elements 4th arranged parallel to each other at a uniform distance from each other, and all designed the same. A cross connector 4th consists of a wire rope 13 which is in the spaces 8th each from a hose sleeve 12 trained spacer element is encompassed. The hollow section beams 2nd are on the tightrope 13 of the cross-connection element 4th threaded on. The hose sleeves made of an elastic rubber-like plastic 12 ensure that the room width R remains constant even when the wire ropes 13 be tensioned around the cleaning mat 1 To give stability.

How 1a with the representation of a part of the cleaning mat 1 to 1 illustrated, point in the transverse direction Y seen rear two hollow section beams 2nd as a wire hair rib wiper 3rd trained wiper elements. The clamp-like gripping elements 17th hold the hairpin wipers 3rd in position like 2nd illustrated. The two front hollow section beams 2nd are made from a plate element 5 with wall elements 6 covered. The plate element 5 and the wall elements 6 are made in one piece from a rustproof stainless steel. To avoid tread edges, the plate element has 5 on the folds of the wall elements 6 according to 2nd Rounding up. The plate element 5 covers the two aforementioned hollow section beams 2nd in length L and the width B complete in each case.

Under the plate element 5 is like in the 2nd and 4th is shown as an example, as a coated sheet 10th trained contrast element, then an impact sound insulation 11a , which is designed as a foam sheet and lastly the two covered hollow profile beams 2nd arranged. The covered hollow section beams 2nd have no hairpin wipers 3rd or other scraper elements, so that the arrangement is flat on the hollow profile beams 2nd can rest. On the surface of the plate element 5 are cutouts 9 attached that form a lettering. The lettering is placed in the middle and was created using a laser beam cutting process.

As in 1a points that in the transverse direction Y seen front wall element 6 four cutouts 7 which are all the same. These are evenly spaced lengthways X arranged from each other so that they each with a cross-connecting element 4th correspond.

3rd illustrates the recesses 7 a lower opening with an opening width O exhibit. The opening tapers along guide flanks 15 up to a distance A two hook tips 14 . The hook tips 14 are part of as barbs 16 trained anchoring elements. The barbs 16 are integral with the recess 7 educated.

The plate element 5 is through the barbs 16 in the wall elements 6 with the cross-connection elements 4th connected with a snap. The cross connector 4th has a cross-sectional dimension with the diameter D on how 3rd illustrated. The diameter D is approximately 112% of the distance A . This means that the cross-connection element slips out 4th from the barbs 16 not without deforming either the recess 7 or at least the hose sleeve 12 can be done. Accordingly, the plate element 5 can be released from the latching connection by simple manipulations and, if necessary, pressed in again at another point or by another plate element 5 with other clippings 9 be replaced.

Reference symbol list

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Cleaning mat

2nd

Hollow section beam

3rd

Wire-haired rib wipers

4th

Cross connector

5

Plate element

6

Wall element

7

Recess

8th

Space

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Neckline

10th

Thin sheet

11a

Slab impact sound insulation

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Mat impact sound insulation

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Hose sleeve

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Wire rope

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Hook tip

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Leading edge

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Barbs

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Gripper element

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Hollow chamber

A

Distance between two hook tips

B

Wide hollow section beams

D

Cross connector diameter

L

Length of hollow section beam

O

Opening width

R

Room width

S

Cutting line

X

Longitudinal direction

Y

Cross direction

Claims (19)

Cleaning mat (1), with - a plurality of spaced-apart elongated hollow profile carriers (2) with scraper elements (3), - the hollow profile carriers (2) being arranged parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction (X), and - in a transverse direction (Y) transverse to Longitudinal direction (X) are connected by a plurality of cross-connection elements (4), characterized in that - at least one plate element (5) is arranged in such a way that it at least partially covers one or more hollow profile supports (2) above, - on the plate element ( 5) at least one protruding wall element (6) is arranged, which protrudes between two hollow profile supports (2), and - has one or more cut-outs (7) which are open at the bottom for carrying out a cross-connection element (4). Cleaning mat after Claim 1 , characterized in that the recesses (7) have anchoring elements. Cleaning mat after Claim 2 , characterized in that the cross-connection elements (4) are received by the anchoring elements. Cleaning mat according to one of the Claims 2 or 3rd , characterized in that the anchoring elements are designed as barbs (16) which are formed as part of the recesses (7). Cleaning mat after Claim 4 , characterized in that the barbs (16) at their respective hook tip (14) are at a distance (A) from one another which is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the cross-connecting element (4). Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding Claims 3 - 5 , characterized in that the recess (7) has guide flanks (15) widening to the lower opening. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate element (5) covers at least one hollow profile carrier (2), but not more than five, in each case at least partially or completely over the length (L) and the width (B). Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate element (5) and the wall element (6) are made of a metal. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall element (6) is formed by the downwardly bent ends of the plate element (5). Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a transition between the plate element (5) and the wall element (6) is rounded. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covered hollow profile carrier (2) are arranged under the plate element (5) for support. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate element (5) has cutouts (9). Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate element (5) has a laser inscription. Cleaning mat after Claim 12 or 13 , characterized in that the cutouts (9) or the laser inscription correspond to an image and / or lettering. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a contrast element (10) is arranged between the plate element (5) and the covered hollow profile beams (2). Cleaning mat after Claim 15 , characterized in that the contrast element (10) is designed as a colored thin sheet. Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plate impact sound insulation (11a) is arranged between the plate element (5) and the covered hollow profile beams (2). Cleaning mat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross-connection elements (4) are designed as ropes (13) with spacer elements (12). Panel element, for arrangement on a cleaning mat (1) according to one of the Claims 1 - 18th , With a plate element (5) and at least one wall element (6) projecting therefrom, which has openings (7) which are open at the bottom.

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