ES1188258U - Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection to the drain (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection to the drain, characterized in that it comprises the following elements: A. A foot or drain element and network connection, prefabricated and impermeable according to a configuration based on a drain designed for its connection to outlet network, located below a horizontal envelope and to which only the water from the dish is conducted of shower, by means of the corresponding inclined surfaces. B. Base of prefabricated shower tray conceived for its longitudinal overlap with the aforementioned foot by the only one of its sides towards which the water is conducted. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection with the drain.

Object of the invention

The present invention aims to provide a superstructure system for a floor drain, in order to carry out the evacuation of the shower water based on the composition of a foot or sump element, and connection to the drain more a base of shower tray that collects and conducts the water used towards said foot.

The invention that is recommended is of general application in the housing construction sector, especially as a plumbing fixture for the execution of shower trays.

Background in the state of the art

The shower tray is a slab made of different materials such as ceramic, acrylic, mineral filler or natural stone, which is installed on the floor of the bathroom and acts as an insulator against water leaks and leads it to the drain.

The reasons that lead to installing shower trays in a bathroom, to the detriment of a bathtub are:

- You'll save on spending. Taking a shower accounts for up to 90% of water and energy consumption.

- Improves accessibility. The shower trays are safer since they eliminate the architectural barriers to enter and exit to the bathtub. In addition, there are special dishes for people with reduced mobility even who need wheelchairs.

- There are a multitude of sizes so there are shower trays for any bathroom regardless of size. In addition, if you choose small or medium plates you will save space by being able to use it to place other furniture in the bathroom, for example.

- Access to dishes is better than bathtubs and this makes cleaning tasks easier.

There are shower trays of different dimensions and shapes. Therefore, the space available in your bathroom is key when choosing a shower tray.

We can basically distinguish four types of shower trays:

- Ceramic (stoneware). Made with clay, feldspar and siliceous sands. They are the most economical solution. They offer great resistance to chemical products, since their color does not turn yellow due to their action. However, they have two drawbacks that make installation difficult: their high weight and fragility.

- Acrylic. They are composed of an acrylic and an inner layer of fiberglass (the most advisable) or polyurethane (of lower quality than fiberglass).

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- Mineral load. Its composition, which combines resin and marble, makes them extra-flat: they are 3 cm thick. This feature allows them to be installed at ground level, facilitating access to the shower. Another of its qualities is that they are the ones with the greatest resistance to shock. Mineral loading plates have standard sizes, but they are also available in special sizes, so they are manufactured at the request of the buyer. In addition, you can also customize its color: anthracite slate, beige, white, brown

- There are mineral loading plates of different finishes and among them we recommend gel coat enamel because they are the most non-slip, resistant and antibacterial.

- Natural stone. They can be composed of slate, marble or granite. With characteristics very similar to those of mineral load, they are less resistant to shocks, but have a warmer feel

In this regard, the market presents a wide variety of drainage systems for showers, bathtubs and pools to be installed on the ground, and designed so that they can be stepped on, with the consequent risk of injury to the sole of the foot itself or simply generating a sensation Not quite pleasant for the user. Likewise, the grilles that cover them tend to be loose, or take off over time, and can cause accidents. Finally, when stepped on, part of the evacuation is obstructed by reducing the evacuation capacity.

Alternatively, the state of the art also contemplates drains for installation in the wall, so that the manufacturer supplies the drain and the installer assumes the risk of its correct waterproofing. Additionally, the installer must take into account the expansions and contractions caused by the structural movements of the constructions that usually end up causing cracks and leaks in the encounters between the walls and the floor.

Thus, according to prefabricated solutions that try to simplify the assembly process and provide greater guarantees to its users, especially in the face of the appearance of cracks, cracks and dampness, in the publication number and title patent, respectively: 2 573 413 , "Superstructure system for a drain located in the ground area" a cover box (6) is proposed to be placed on the drain, with a closed back side (7) and a cover side (9) and front sides ( 18, 19) that join these sides, an open side towards the drain and a visible side 5 (11) open towards the water collector of the drain, in which a flip-up lid (10) is arranged oriented vertically whose lower side in the mounted situation delimits a drain slot (14) of the superstructure system and that is pivotally connected horizontally to the cover box through a hinge, characterized in that the hinge comprises at least one pivot (20) that it enters horizontally on an inner surface of a front side, and because on the sides of the hinged cover (10) a hinge opening element 10 (25) compatible with the pivot (20) is installed, which houses the pivot

(20) so that it can be rotated in an almost circular hinge opening (33), as well as being introduced and removed in the hinge opening (33).

However, the "Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection with the drain", makes a substantially simplified proposal with respect to what exists in the state of the art, based on the combination of a foot or sump element and connection to the drain , plus a shower tray base that collects and conducts the water used towards the aforementioned foot until it forms a main section of the L-shaped set lying down, which provides the following advantages both at the execution level and in its subsequent use:

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Being the prefabricated foot, waterproofed at the factory and supplied in one piece, the risks of a bad execution by the installer that does not guarantee the waterproofing of the assembly and end up causing problems of water filtration or moisture stains are eliminated.

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The aforementioned foot or drain element and connection to the drain, facilitates the correct installation and connection with the discharge network, being able to carry out the verification of the connection from the top.

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The foot is waterproof and resistant, in order to present itself by providing continuity to the partitioning that surrounds it, being aesthetically inadvertent and eliminating the problem associated with the drain being trodden by the user; traffic jam, grid takeoff, etc.

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The treatment of joints between the wall and the floor of the shower is simplified, avoiding the usual cracks or fissures caused as a result of the usual structural movements, dilations or contractions.

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Overlap and waterproof joint treatment, which guarantees a correct connection between the foot or sump element and connection to the drain and the base of the shower tray, eliminating possible long-term leaks.

Explanation of the invention.

By way of explanation, the "Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection with the drain" includes the following elements:

A. A foot or sump and network connection element, prefabricated and waterproof according to a configuration based on containing a drain designed for its network outlet connection located below a horizontal envelope and to which the water coming from the dish is conducted exclusively of shower by means of the corresponding inclined surface.

B. Base of prefabricated shower tray designed for its longitudinal overlap with the aforementioned foot by the only one of its sides towards which the water is conducted in order to collect the water from the shower and lead it towards the drain.

For its installation, it can be carried out in a single piece, if the invention is conceived as a single prefabricated element, or in two phases, a first in which the said foot is positioned, fixed and connected, followed by a second phase in which the base of the prefabricated shower tray is incorporated, by means of tongue and groove joint with the aforementioned foot, positioning, conventional fixation on the base and treatment of waterproof joints throughout its perimeter, especially in the tongue and groove joint.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:

Figure 1 - Exploded main floor view of "Prefabricated shower tray incorporating the connection to the drain".

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Figure 2 - Main section view of "Prefabricated shower tray incorporating the connection to the drain".

Figure 3 - Main perspective view of "Prefabricated shower tray incorporating the connection to the drain" once assembled.

Figure 4 - Main perspective view of alternative embodiment of "Prefabricated shower tray incorporating the connection with the drain" with prefabricated foot that extends below the level of the shower tray in order to incorporate additional access to the connection with the drain from outside of assembly once assembled.

In the mentioned figures the following constituent elements can be highlighted;

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Foot or sump element and connection to the drain.

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Shower tray base.

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Existing drain.

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External connection access to the existing drain.

Preferred Embodiment Example

By way of a preferred embodiment of the "Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection with the drain", it can be carried out as shown in Figure 1, according to a foot or sump element and connection to the drain 1, conceived as seen in Figure 2 for connection to the existing drain 3 and to which the base of the shower tray 2 is overlapped for definitive assembly as can be seen in Figure 3.

In Figure 4 as an alternative embodiment, another solution is proposed among all the possible ones, in which the prefabricated foot 1 is extended below the level of the shower tray 2, in order to incorporate an additional access 4 to the connection with the drain from the outside of the assembly once assembled.

Obviously the drain provided in the prefabricated foot 1, can incorporate adjustable supports that house a grid as an easily removable bezel, which facilitate the encounter with the lining and cleaning the drain in subsequent maintenance tasks.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived therefrom, whether it is a single prefabricated element or several, the materials used, shapes, dimensions , bonding or waterproofing elements used, exploded of the assembly, type of grid that it can contain inside, will be susceptible of variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which the report has been described must be understood in a broad and non-limiting sense.

Claims (1)

image 1 1. Prefabricated shower tray that incorporates the connection with the drain, characterized in that it comprises the following elements: 5 A. A foot or sump and network connection element, prefabricated and waterproof according to a configuration based on a drain designed for its network outlet connection, located below a horizontal envelope and to which the water coming from the dish is conducted exclusively shower, by 10 corresponding inclined surfaces. B. Base of prefabricated shower tray conceived for its longitudinal overlap with the aforementioned foot by the only one of its sides to which the water is conducted. 6