EP0913524A1 - Bodenbelag mit einer wechselnden Flexibilität - Google Patents

Bodenbelag mit einer wechselnden Flexibilität Download PDF

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EP0913524A1
EP0913524A1 EP98120552A EP98120552A EP0913524A1 EP 0913524 A1 EP0913524 A1 EP 0913524A1 EP 98120552 A EP98120552 A EP 98120552A EP 98120552 A EP98120552 A EP 98120552A EP 0913524 A1 EP0913524 A1 EP 0913524A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/04—Pavings made of prefabricated single units
    • E01C13/045—Pavings made of prefabricated single units the prefabricated single units consisting of or including bitumen, rubber or plastics

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  • the present invention concerns flooring according to the preamble of Claim 1.
  • Flooring of the kind indicated above has, over the years, been widely used in widely differing applications.
  • a particularly extensive sector of use is sporting or athletics floorings, the two terms in question being used here in their widest sense so as to include installations such as gymnasiums, fitness or medical centres, consulting rooms and the like.
  • Figure 1 illustrates, in an ideal vertical transverse section, a flooring according to the prior art.
  • it shows flooring sold by the Applicant under the commercial name SPORTFLEX SUPER XTM.
  • This flooring has been widely used, for example, for athletics tracks and the like.
  • the flooring in question is constituted by a generally laminar or sheet-like structure 1, in which it is possible to distinguish:
  • the flooring 1 is produced, for example, from mixtures of isoprene rubbers in one or more successive calendering operations.
  • the set of support formations 3 is usually a reticular structure comprising a transverse grid formed by a set of transverse ribs 5 connected to each other by a longitudinal grid formed by respective orthogonal ribs 6 substantially comparable to formations which extend in the form of bridges connecting adjacent ribs 5.
  • the term "transverse" is intended here to refer to the preferred direction of running or walking on the flooring 1 which - usually - also corresponds to the direction in which the calendering operation is carried out.
  • the height or depth of these bridges 6 (with reference to the general plane of the tread layer 2) is slightly less than that of the transverse ribs 5.
  • the ribs 5 thus constitute a kind of principal grid in the reticular structure of the formations 3, while the bridges 6, usually aligned to form respective longitudinal ribs of the flooring, orthogonally of the transverse ribs 5, constitute a kind of strengthening reinforcement.
  • this particular configuration of the support formations 3 constitutes a preferred, although not an obligatory, choice.
  • flooring exists according to the prior art in which the aforesaid support formations 3 are in the form of a uniform, regular structure (with ribs 5 and 6 of equal height) or, in general terms, as sets of isolated peduncular support formations, not configured as continuous or substantially continuous ribs.
  • the tread layer 2 can be formed from a material that is completely different from that of the support formations 3, for example, in the form of a sheet of rigid or substantially rigid material.
  • the formations in question (this applies both to the transverse ribs 5 and the longitudinal ribs 6) all lie with their principal direction orthogonal to the general plane of the tread layer 2. From the point of view of resilience, they operate as elastic elements similar to compression springs interposed between the tread layer 2 and the foundation on which the flooring 1 is laid.
  • a flooring of the type described above can be identified in a quantitatively precise manner by applying the elastic impact test of the DIN standard 18035/6.
  • This standard together with the DIN standard 18032/2, enables a parameter, KA (an abbreviation of the German word Kraftabbau), to be defined.
  • KA an abbreviation of the German word Kraftabbau
  • This coefficient corresponds substantially to a characterisation, in percentage terms, of the behaviour of the flooring when subjected to a weight of standardised dimensions falling onto it, with reference to the behaviour manifested as the result of the same stress on a rigid surface, typically made of cement.
  • This range of values is particularly required by the text "Track and Field Facilities Manual", edited by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (1995 edition).
  • the lower value of the aforesaid range corresponds to flooring characterisable as rather “hard”, while the upper limit corresponds to flooring that is rather “soft” when comparing the stresses of walking or running.
  • flooring according to the prior art behaves in a substantially uniform manner independently of the specific way in which stress is applied or, more specifically, of its interaction with the body of the athlete.
  • the interactions are usually very different, for example, depending on the discipline practised and/or the style of running adopted.
  • a long or middle distance runner usually adopts a running style in which each step involves a complete cycle of contact (heel-sole-toes) of the foot.
  • the sprinter or jumper such as the long jumper or triple jumper, adopts a running profile that is extended forward with an interaction of the foot with the track that is practically limited to the toes only, with a very short foot-track contact time in comparison with the contact time typical of the long distance runner.
  • an athletics track formed with flooring of the type illustrated in Figure 1 must necessarily reconcile the various requirements in terms of flexibility, having to match the requirements of, for example, long or middle-distance runners, who generally like a fairly soft flooring so as to limit fatigue of the joints consequent on a long run, and the demands of sprinters or jumpers who, on the other hand, tend to like a fairly hard track to optimise the transmission of the propulsion forces exerted by the athlete on the ground.
  • all athletes like to be able to carry out their warm up runs on a very soft base so as to avoid tiring their joints and muscles.
  • the object of the present invention is to produce flooring of the type indicated above that is fully capable of satisfying these requirements that are, in themselves, contradictory.
  • the salient characteristic of the arrangement according to the invention is the fact that at least some of the support formations 3, and especially the ribs 5 (defined above as “transverse"), are not disposed with their principal direction of extension orthogonal to the tread layer 2, but are generally inclined with respect to this plane.
  • direction of extension naturally means the direction along which the ribs 5 (or, more precisely, their profile in transverse section) extend away from tread layer 2.
  • the ribs 5 extend with their respective direction of extension - monotonically - oblique with respect to the plane of the tread layer.
  • monotonically is intended to indicate the fact that the ribs 5 are inclined in the same direction and not in alternate directions.
  • the ribs 5 are disposed with their general direction of extension X5 forming an angle ⁇ with respect to the direction of the normal N with respect to the general plane of extension of the tread layer 2.
  • the value of the angle ⁇ is chosen from a range which is typically between approximately 25° and 50°, and preferably between approximately 35° and 40°.
  • the values indicated above correspond to choices identified following a first set of experimental tests made by the Applicant.
  • the exact value from time to time adopted (to be understood in general terms as an average value of inclination, in that, variations in the value of the angle ⁇ from rib to rib 5 can arise in the production process) can be determined selectively as a function of the specific manners of use envisaged for the flooring.
  • flooring of the type illustrated in Figure 2 can be produced using the same materials as are currently used to produce similar floorings according to the prior art, utilising a simple calendering procedure or a multi-stage procedure generally identical to those utilised for the production of floorings according to the prior art.
  • the result of providing the ribs, in particular, the longitudinal ribs 5 (in the embodiment illustrated here, it is supposed that the longitudinal ribs 6 maintain their generally orthogonal extension with respect to the tread layer 2) with the desired angle can be obtained, according to an arrangement tested satisfactorily by the Applicant, simply by providing the calendering roller for embossing the design on the support ribs 3 with channels or tracks corresponding with and complementary to the ribs 5, with their principal direction of extension, in the sense of their depth, oriented in a direction at least generally inclined with respect to the respective diameter of the calendering roller.
  • the flooring 1 illustrated in Figure 2 can have the following characteristics:
  • Figure 3 illustrates schematically the response of flooring according to the invention to a force applied in a generally vertical direction.
  • This may be, for example, the force applied by an athlete running on the flooring 1, adopting the pace usually adopted by long or middle distance runners.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the interaction of the heel of the foot of such an athlete, which descends vertically onto the flooring 1, compressing it against the rigid substrate L on which the flooring is laid. Substantially similar behaviour is also seen when the entire sole of the foot is set down vertically on the flooring 1.
  • the consequent elastic deformation (the resilient behaviour) of the flooring 1 is significantly determined more by the flexing of the ribs 5 with respect to their principal axis of extension, than by the longitudinal compression thereof. This fact is entirely understandable since, in the situation illustrated in Figure 3, the deformation stress of the flooring 1 translates into a bending moment applied to the ribs 5 constituting the transverse grid of the support formations 3.
  • Figure 4 illustrates schematically the behaviour of flooring 1 according to the invention when subjected to a force of the type imparted by a sprinter or jumper running on the flooring 1. This is usually at a very fast pace such that the athlete in practice runs on his toes, applying to the flooring 1 (by means of the friction of the sole of the shoe, possibly enhanced by the spikes that are usually present on the athlete's shoes penetrating the body of the flooring) a stress that is no longer orthogonal, but inclined with respect to the plane of the tread layer 2.
  • the force deforming the flooring 1 translates substantially into a longitudinal force along the ribs 5.
  • Longitudinal force naturally means a force substantially aligned with the direction of maximum extension (of the section profile) of the ribs 5.
  • the flooring 1 When subjected to a force as illustrated in Figure 4 (that is, in practice, with a direction of running such that the ribs 5 extend from the tread layer 2 "backwards" with respect to the direction of running), the flooring 1 is generally harder than when the force is applied according to the modality of Figure 3.
  • the flooring according to the invention has characteristics of differential resilience, demonstrating the desired "softness” to the step of a long or middle-distance runner, and the desired “hardness” to the rapid pace of a sprinter or jumper who takes a run up, for example, for a long jump or triple jump.
  • Figure 5 illustrates the behaviour of flooring 1 according to the invention when subjected to stress in yet further different ways, in particular, with a direct run in the opposite direction to the direction referred to in Figure 4.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a method of running substantially similar to that of Figure 4 but in the opposite direction, that is, such that the ribs 5 extend from the tread layer 2 "forwards" with respect to the direction of running. Consequently, Figure 5 also relates to running "on toes". In this case, however, the stress applied to the flooring is inclined with respect to the tread layer 2 in a direction which tends to be substantially orthogonal with respect to the principal direction of extension (of the section profile) of the ribs 5.
  • the aforesaid ribs are stressed more or less exclusively flexed, with a bending stress preferably localised at the base or proximal part of the ribs 5 themselves. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, this is the zone in which the ribs 5 have the smallest transverse section. This fact can clearly be seen in the various figures, and particularly in Figure 2 where the "tear-drop" shape of the section of the ribs 5 is illustrated.
  • the flooring 1 is at least slightly softer than that in the stress conditions of Figure 3, while being stressed in ways typical of a fast run.
  • the modality of use demonstrated in Figure 5 lends itself to being used in excellent manner, for example, during warm up runs when the athletes wish to limit the fatigue of the joints. To this end, it is possible to envisage laying, next to a track for the competitions (with the ribs facing "backwards" with respect to the direction of running), a portion of warm up track in which the ribs 5 are facing in the opposite direction. Alternatively, in an even simpler manner, the athletes can utilise the same competition flooring as a warm up track by running it in the opposite direction to the direction of running adopted during the competitions.
  • the inclined support formations could take the form, at least in part, of individual feet having their axes inclined with respect to the tread layer, or they could be constituted by shorter ribs, for example, distributed in a stepped arrangement on the lower face of the tread layer.

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EP1985175A2 (de) 2007-04-23 2008-10-29 Gummiwerk Kraiburg Elastik GmbH Bodenbelagsplatte für einen Tierstall
EP2055833A1 (de) 2007-10-30 2009-05-06 Mondo S.p.A. Bodenbelag für Sportplätze
US7682684B2 (en) 2004-11-18 2010-03-23 Mondo S.p.A Covering material, for instance for floorings
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EP1096080A2 (de) 1999-10-26 2001-05-02 Mondo S.p.A. Fussbodenbelag
EP1096080A3 (de) * 1999-10-26 2003-01-15 Mondo S.p.A. Fussbodenbelag
US7682684B2 (en) 2004-11-18 2010-03-23 Mondo S.p.A Covering material, for instance for floorings
EP1985175A2 (de) 2007-04-23 2008-10-29 Gummiwerk Kraiburg Elastik GmbH Bodenbelagsplatte für einen Tierstall
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EP2055833A1 (de) 2007-10-30 2009-05-06 Mondo S.p.A. Bodenbelag für Sportplätze
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