EP1184528B1 - Floor covering made of elastomeric material with a relief-like texture on its surface - Google Patents

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EP1184528B1
EP1184528B1 EP01110902A EP01110902A EP1184528B1 EP 1184528 B1 EP1184528 B1 EP 1184528B1 EP 01110902 A EP01110902 A EP 01110902A EP 01110902 A EP01110902 A EP 01110902A EP 1184528 B1 EP1184528 B1 EP 1184528B1
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  • European patent application EP 0 399 959 A1 has disclosed a floor covering of elastomeric material which is provided with convex reliefs.
  • the height of the reliefs is between 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm. They are arranged in groups and provided with reflective surfaces, so that, depending on the view of the floor, the floor is given a different appearance.
  • the floor covering itself is monochrome, it receives the desired effect of a different color design through the mirror surfaces.
  • the disadvantage of this type of flooring is that they are difficult to clean and also have a significant rolling resistance. The latter has a detrimental effect especially on airports, railway stations and The like when the passengers pull rolling suitcases or rolling bags on the floor covering.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a floor covering which has a high durability, is easy to clean, has the lowest possible rolling resistance and its wear is low. He should also have the best possible look, even if unwanted impressions, for example, by lace heels of women's shoes, are included.
  • a floor covering of an elastomeric material having a relief-like structured surface characterized in that the surface is provided with irregularly distributed recesses, which are elongated shape, and which partially touch and / or cut and a depth of 0.02 mm to 0.2 mm with a width of 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm and a length of 5 mm to 50 mm.
  • Such a floor covering retains the good properties of a flat floor covering, for example, in a very low rolling resistance and good cleaning ability and at the same time has an improved appearance, by optically pleasing in itself and unwanted, small impressions are not obvious.
  • the depth of the recesses is so small that visible dirt deposits can not occur.
  • the chosen shape of the recesses and their arrangement on the surface creates an appearance that is visually very appealing.
  • the recesses have a depth of 0.025 mm to 0.05 mm with a width of 0.4 mm to 1.3 mm and a length of 6 mm to 40 mm. At least one end of the recesses becomes needle-like pointed designed to taper.
  • the recesses are distributed so that most of them cut at least two more indentations.
  • the recesses themselves have a divergent shape. Their area ratio is 5% to 50%, preferably 20% to 40% of the total area of the floor covering. They have a consistent depth along their entire length. Their floor runs parallel to the proportion of the flooring which is not provided with recesses. The latter is trained in itself.
  • the width and also the length of the individual recesses varies. In this case, at least one of the lateral boundary lines of the recesses can bulge outwards or inwards at at least one point.
  • the recesses in the floor covering are mounted so that the floor covering is composed of individual, repeating surface units.
  • the floor covering consists of a single-layer material. Its thickness is chosen from 2 mm to 5 mm, preferably from 2.5 mm to 4 mm.
  • the figure shows a plan view of a section of the floor covering 1 of an elastomeric material.
  • the thickness S of the floor covering 1 is 3 mm.
  • Its surface 2 is provided with the irregularly distributed recesses 3, which are elongated shape and have approximately the shape of needles. They are highlighted in black here for clarity, but in the original in the same color as the surrounding surface. They are more or less randomly distributed over the surface 2. In part, they are needle-like pointed tapered at both ends. But there are also forms used, which are only pointed on one side.
  • the majority of the recesses 3 intersects at least two further recesses 3. Only individual exceptions only intersect another recess 3.
  • the depth T of the recesses is 0.025 mm, their widths B and their lengths L are variable.
  • the surface portion of the recesses 3 is in the example about 28% of the total surface of the floor covering 1.
  • the lateral boundary lines 4 of the recesses 3 are preferably bulged or dented. This results in a different width B over the length L of the recesses T.
  • a floor covering 1 is shown, which is composed of individual, repeating surface units. The figure shows a surface unit which is bounded by the triangles 5.

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Abstract

The floor covering (1) is of an elastomer material, with a structured relief surface. The upper surface (2) has irregular recesses (3) in a longitudinal shape, which are partially in contact with each other and/or intersect. They have a depth of 0.02-0.2 mm, a width of 0.2-2.5 mm and a length of 5-50 mm.

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Als Bodenbeläge werden, je nach Einsatzgebiet, unterschiedliche Materialien, Farbgebungen und Strukturierungen eingesetzt. Für besonders strapazierte Bodenbeläge, beispielsweise in öffentlichen Gebäuden, werden Bodenbeläge aus einem elastomeren Material verwendet, welches eine hohe Abriebfestigkeit hat und sein ansprechendes Aussehen über längere Zeit beibehält. Die Erfindung befasst sich mit dieser Art von Bodenbelägen.Depending on the area of application, different materials, colors and textures are used as floor coverings. For particularly stressed floor coverings, for example in public buildings, floor coverings made of an elastomeric material are used, which has a high abrasion resistance and retains its attractive appearance for a long time. The invention is concerned with this type of floor coverings.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Durch die europäische Patentanmeldung EP 0 399 959 A1 ist ein Bodenbelag aus elastomerem Material bekannt geworden, der mit ausgewölbten Reliefs versehen ist. Die Höhe der Reliefs beträgt zwischen 0,2 mm und 1,0 mm. Sie sind in Gruppen angeordnet und mit spiegelnden Flächen versehen, so dass, je nach Blickwinkel auf den Boden, der Boden ein unterschiedliches Aussehen erhält. Obwohl der Bodenbelag selbst einfarbig ist, erhält er durch die Spiegelflächen den gewünschten Effekt einer unterschiedlichen Farbgestaltung. Von Nachteil bei dieser Art von Bodenbelägen ist, dass sie schwer zu reinigen sind und auch einen erheblichen Rollwiderstand haben. Letzteres wirkt sich nachteilig insbesondere auf Flughäfen, Bahnhöfen und dergleichen aus, wenn die Passagiere Rollkoffer beziehungsweise Rolltaschen über den Bodenbelag ziehen.European patent application EP 0 399 959 A1 has disclosed a floor covering of elastomeric material which is provided with convex reliefs. The height of the reliefs is between 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm. They are arranged in groups and provided with reflective surfaces, so that, depending on the view of the floor, the floor is given a different appearance. Although the floor covering itself is monochrome, it receives the desired effect of a different color design through the mirror surfaces. The disadvantage of this type of flooring is that they are difficult to clean and also have a significant rolling resistance. The latter has a detrimental effect especially on airports, railway stations and The like when the passengers pull rolling suitcases or rolling bags on the floor covering.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Bodenbelag zu schaffen, der eine hohe Haltbarkeit aufweist, gut zu reinigen ist, einen möglichst geringen Rollwiderstand hat und dessen Abnutzung gering ist. Er soll außerdem ein möglichst gutes Aussehen haben, auch wenn unerwünschte Abformungen, beispielsweise durch spitze Absätze von Damenschuhen, darin enthalten sind.The invention has for its object to provide a floor covering which has a high durability, is easy to clean, has the lowest possible rolling resistance and its wear is low. He should also have the best possible look, even if unwanted impressions, for example, by lace heels of women's shoes, are included.

Die Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe wird bei einem Bodenbelag aus einem elastomeren Material mit einer reliefartig strukturierten Oberfläche erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, dass die Oberfläche mit unregelmäßig verteilten Eintiefungen versehen ist, die langgestreckter Gestalt sind, und die sich teilweise berühren und / oder durchschneiden und eine Tiefe von 0,02 mm bis 0,2 mm bei einer Breite von 0,2 mm bis 2,5 mm und einer Länge von 5 mm bis 50 mm aufweisen. Ein solcher Bodenbelag behält die guten Eigenschaften eines ebenen Bodenbelags bei, die beispielsweise in einem sehr geringen Rollwiderstand und guter Reinigungsfähigkeit bestehen und hat gleichzeitig ein verbessertes Aussehen, indem er an sich optisch gefällig wirkt und auch unerwünschte, geringfügige Abformungen nicht augenfällig werden. Die Tiefe der Eintiefungen ist so gering, dass sichtbare Schmutzablagerungen nicht vorkommen können. Durch die gewählte Form der Eintiefungen und ihrer Anordnung auf der Oberfläche entsteht ein Erscheinungsbild, welches auch optisch sehr ansprechend ist.The solution of the problem is achieved in a floor covering of an elastomeric material having a relief-like structured surface according to the invention characterized in that the surface is provided with irregularly distributed recesses, which are elongated shape, and which partially touch and / or cut and a depth of 0.02 mm to 0.2 mm with a width of 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm and a length of 5 mm to 50 mm. Such a floor covering retains the good properties of a flat floor covering, for example, in a very low rolling resistance and good cleaning ability and at the same time has an improved appearance, by optically pleasing in itself and unwanted, small impressions are not obvious. The depth of the recesses is so small that visible dirt deposits can not occur. The chosen shape of the recesses and their arrangement on the surface creates an appearance that is visually very appealing.

In ihrer bevorzugten Ausformung haben die Eintiefungen eine Tiefe von 0,025 mm bis 0,05 mm bei einer Breite von 0,4 mm bis 1,3 mm und einer Länge von 6 mm bis 40 mm. Wenigstens ein Ende der Eintiefungen wird nadelartig spitz zulaufend ausgebildet. Die Eintiefungen sind so verteilt, dass die meisten von ihnen zumindest zwei weitere Eintiefungen durchschneiden. Die Eintiefungen selbst haben eine voneinander abweichende Gestalt. Ihr Flächenanteil beträgt 5 % bis 50 % vorzugsweise 20 % bis 40 % der Gesamtfläche des Bodenbelags. Sie haben auf ihrer gesamten Länge eine übereinstimmende Tiefe. Ihr Boden verläuft dadurch parallel zu dem Anteil des Bodenbelags der nicht mit Eintiefungen versehen ist. Letzterer ist in sich eben ausgebildet. Die Breite und auch die Länge der einzelnen Eintiefungen variiert. Dabei können zumindest eine der seitlichen Begrenzungslinien der Vertiefungen an wenigstens einer Stelle nach außen oder innen ausbeulen. Bevorzugt werden die Eintiefungen im Bodenbelag so angebracht, dass der Bodenbelag sich aus einzelnen, wiederholenden Flächeneinheiten zusammensetzt.In their preferred embodiment, the recesses have a depth of 0.025 mm to 0.05 mm with a width of 0.4 mm to 1.3 mm and a length of 6 mm to 40 mm. At least one end of the recesses becomes needle-like pointed designed to taper. The recesses are distributed so that most of them cut at least two more indentations. The recesses themselves have a divergent shape. Their area ratio is 5% to 50%, preferably 20% to 40% of the total area of the floor covering. They have a consistent depth along their entire length. Their floor runs parallel to the proportion of the flooring which is not provided with recesses. The latter is trained in itself. The width and also the length of the individual recesses varies. In this case, at least one of the lateral boundary lines of the recesses can bulge outwards or inwards at at least one point. Preferably, the recesses in the floor covering are mounted so that the floor covering is composed of individual, repeating surface units.

Aus fertigungstechnischen Gründen ist es günstig, wenn der Bodenbelag aus einem einschichtigen Material besteht. Seine Stärke wird von 2 mm bis 5 mm, vorzugsweise von 2,5 mm bis 4 mm, gewählt.For manufacturing reasons, it is advantageous if the floor covering consists of a single-layer material. Its thickness is chosen from 2 mm to 5 mm, preferably from 2.5 mm to 4 mm.

Ausführung der ErfindungEmbodiment of the invention

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels wird die Erfindung nachstehend näher erläutert.Reference to an embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail below.

Die Figur zeigt in der Draufsicht einen Ausschnitt aus dem Bodenbelag 1 aus einem elastomeren Material. Die Stärke S des Bodenbelags 1 beträgt 3 mm. Seine Oberfläche 2 ist mit den unregelmäßig verteilten Eintiefungen 3 versehen, die langgestreckter Gestalt sind und etwa die Form von Nadeln haben. Sie sind hier zur Verdeutlichung schwarz hervorgehoben, im Original aber in der gleichen Farbe wie die umgebende Fläche. Sie sind mehr oder weniger wahllos über die Oberfläche 2 verteilt. Zum Teil sind sie an beiden Enden nadelartig spitz zulaufend ausgebildet. Es werden aber auch Formen verwendet, die nur auf einer Seite spitz zulaufen. Die überwiegende Anzahl der Eintiefungen 3 überschneidet zumindest zwei weitere Eintiefungen 3. Nur einzelne Ausnahmen überschneiden nur eine andere Eintiefung 3. Im Beispiel beträgt die Tiefe T der Eintiefungen 0,025 mm, ihre Breiten B und ihre Längen L sind variabel. Der Flächenanteil der Eintiefungen 3 beträgt im Beispiel ca. 28 % von der Gesamtoberfläche des Bodenbelags 1. Die seitlichen Begrenzungslinien 4 der Eintiefungen 3 sind vorzugsweise ausgebeult beziehungsweise eingebeult. Dadurch ergibt sich eine unterschiedliche Breite B über die Länge L der Eintiefungen T. Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Bodenbelag 1 gezeigt, der aus einzelnen, sich wiederholenden Flächeneinheiten zusammengesetzt ist. Die Figur zeigt eine Flächeneinheit, welche durch die Dreiecke 5 begrenzt ist.The figure shows a plan view of a section of the floor covering 1 of an elastomeric material. The thickness S of the floor covering 1 is 3 mm. Its surface 2 is provided with the irregularly distributed recesses 3, which are elongated shape and have approximately the shape of needles. They are highlighted in black here for clarity, but in the original in the same color as the surrounding surface. They are more or less randomly distributed over the surface 2. In part, they are needle-like pointed tapered at both ends. But there are also forms used, which are only pointed on one side. The majority of the recesses 3 intersects at least two further recesses 3. Only individual exceptions only intersect another recess 3. In the example, the depth T of the recesses is 0.025 mm, their widths B and their lengths L are variable. The surface portion of the recesses 3 is in the example about 28% of the total surface of the floor covering 1. The lateral boundary lines 4 of the recesses 3 are preferably bulged or dented. This results in a different width B over the length L of the recesses T. In the embodiment, a floor covering 1 is shown, which is composed of individual, repeating surface units. The figure shows a surface unit which is bounded by the triangles 5.

Bezüglich des Rollwiderstands und der Gleitreibungsmessung konnten im Vergleich mit einem herkömmlichen Noppen-Produkt und einem ebenen Produkt die in der nachstehenden Tabelle aufgeführten Werte erzielt werden. Beläge Rollwiderstand 20 kg belastet Gleitreibungsmessung mit Schuster-Gerät anfahren rollen ziehen in kg Noppe 1,0 0,8 1,5 erfindungsgemäße Oberfläche 0,8 0,6 1,7 glatt/eben 0,8 0,6 1,7 With respect to the rolling resistance and the sliding friction measurement, the values shown in the table below could be obtained in comparison with a conventional knob product and a flat product. coverings Rolling resistance 20 kg loaded Sliding friction measurement with Schuster device hit roll pull in kg burl 1.0 0.8 1.5 Surface according to the invention 0.8 0.6 1.7 smooth / flat 0.8 0.6 1.7

Aus den Werten ist ersichtlich, dass ein Belag mit Noppen einen erheblich höheren Rollwiderstand hat. Beim Rollwiderstand unterscheidet das erfindungsgemäße Produkt sich praktisch nicht von einem völlig ebenen, glatten Produkt. Das gleiche gilt auch für die Gleitreibung.From the values it can be seen that a covering with nubs has a considerably higher rolling resistance. When rolling resistance product of the invention differs practically not from a completely flat, smooth product. The same applies to the sliding friction.

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  1. Floor covering made of elastomeric material with a relief-like texture on its surface, characterized in that the surface (2) is provided with irregularly distributed recesses (3), which are elongated in shape and which, in part, touch and/or intersect and have a depth (T) of 0.02 mm to 0.2 mm, combined with a width (B) of 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm and a length (L) of 5 mm to 50 mm.
  2. Floor covering according to Claim 1, characterized in that the recesses (3) have a depth (T) of 0.025 mm to 0.05 mm, combined with a width (B) of 0.4 mm to 1.3 mm and a length (L) of 6 mm to 40 mm.
  3. Floor covering according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one end (6) of the recesses (3) is tapered to a point in the style of a needle.
  4. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each recess (3) cuts through at least two further recesses (3).
  5. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the recesses (3) have a mutually differing shape.
  6. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the areal share covered by the recesses (3) is 5% to 50%, preferably 20% to 40%, of the total surface of the floor covering (1).
  7. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the recesses (3) have a consistent depth T over the whole of their length (L).
  8. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the remaining surface (2) of the floor covering (1) is intrinsically level.
  9. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the width (B) of the individual recesses (3) varies.
  10. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the length (L) of the individual recesses (3) varies.
  11. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least one of the lateral boundary lines (4) of the recesses (3) bulges outwards or dents inwards in at least one place.
  12. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the floor covering (1) is composed of individual, repeating areal units.
  13. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the floor covering (1) consists of single-layer material.
  14. Floor covering according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the floor covering (1) has a thickness S of 2 mm to 5 mm, preferably 2.5 mm to 4 mm.
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