ES1250735U - DISINFECTANT AND DRYING FELPUDO (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Disinfecting and drying mat characterized in that it comprises a perimeter structure or frame (1) whose interior comprises a first zone (3) or disinfection zone and a second zone (4) or drying zone, both separated by a transverse section (14), where the first zone (3) or disinfection zone defines a tray (5) on the bottom of which a series of deformable prongs (6) emerge, defining a cavity glass in which a layer of water is arranged, and also on at least One of the sides has at least one recess (7) protected on the top and on which a disinfection tablet (12) is arranged, while in the second zone (4) or drying zone it has the bottom (8) and in the Inner perimeter of this second zone (4) a step (9) is defined, so that in the space defined in this second zone (4) an anti-slip mesh (10) is arranged on which a material for drying (11). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

DISINFECTANT AND DRYING FELPUDO

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes a disinfectant and drying mat for the sole of footwear.

The present invention is characterized by the special design and configuration of each and every one of the elements that are part of the mat which, thanks to its functions, prevents the introduction of any type of dirt and germs to the property, and prevents slipping on the floor. , which implies great improvements in relation to the existing mats today.

Therefore, the present invention is circumscribed within the field of shoe cleaning carpets and mats arranged before the entrance of homes and buildings and in particular among the mats used to disinfect the sole of shoes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Until now known mats that are used to clean shoe soles are made of a wide variety of materials, from the classic rubber with pointed elements to allow cleaning the sole of a shoe, to esparto mats, including fabric, with one or other characteristics with regard to the materials that make it up. It is clear that they only superficially clean the sole of the shoe and are a permanent source of dirt and germs, since they do not incorporate any system of humification, disinfection and drying of the same.

Whatever the nature and constitution of the mat, and in all cases, it has no other function than to perform a simple cleaning of the shoe sole when said sole is rubbed on the upper surface of the mat, with the disadvantage in addition to that this cleaning is not entirely effective, especially in certain types of footwear, whose sole has reliefs, such as the classic rubber soles, and that have been impregnated with mud, which is difficult to clean on a normal mat and a lot less carry out or carry out a disinfection and drying of that lower part or sole.

Therefore, it is the object of the present invention to develop a mat that overcomes the drawbacks of the state of the art and that allows the disinfection of shoe soles in addition to their drying, being possible the filling of the disinfection means and the replacement of drying media without having to replace the entire mat. The mat has the characteristics that are described below and are reflected in its essentiality in the first claim.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a disinfecting and drying mat comprising a frame-like structure in which a first zone for disinfection and a second zone for drying are defined, both separated by a section transverse to the largest dimension of the mat.

The mat preferably has its beveled edge, which favors accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and allows commercial traffic: pedestrians, trolleys, cars, items with wheels, etc.

In the first zone or disinfection zone, a glass or tray is formed from the bottom of which a series of prongs of flexible material emerge, preferably rubber, and which also preferably but not limitatively said prongs are arranged in a matrix manner with a separation between them such that they do not interfere with each other when bent.

In this first zone or disinfection zone, on at least one lateral edge there is at least one recess that is protected at the top and under which a pressed disinfection tablet is arranged that dissolves in contact with water, which causes all the water contained in the tray from becoming disinfectant material.

The second zone or drying zone is a zone that can have an open or closed bottom and that has a perimeter step that supports the drying mat. A non-slip mesh is arranged under the drying mat.

The dimensions and shape of both the non-slip mat and the drying mat are such that they can be fitted in the second drying zone or zone.

The protruding spikes are made of vulcanized material and have an area marked with footwear footprints, in such a way that when the area corresponding to that between those marked with the footprints is stepped on, the spikes bend over the respective base, becoming wet so that when rubbing the sole over such area, it carries with it its effective cleaning, washing and disinfection, since that area on which it is rubbed is moistened by the liquid at the base of the protruding fibers.

In addition to the cleaning, washing and disinfection carried out in the manner described, the mat is complemented with means that make it possible to dry the already cleaned and disinfected sole, and whose means are made up of a non-slip mesh piece placed at the bottom of this second drying part or part and on which a replaceable mat is arranged and on which the shoe sole can be rubbed to achieve the drying of the sole once disinfected. Thanks to the presence of the non-slip mesh, the mat is prevented from shifting when the footwear rubs against the mat.

The manufacturing material of the perimeter frame or structure is preferably made of rubber or similar, other materials that allow the mat to be structurally rigid in addition to being impermeable to liquids cannot be ruled out.

The mat that is advocated has been conceived to solve the aforementioned problem, based on a simple solution, but highly effective, since it is not only intended to perform an optimal and effective cleaning and washing of the sole of the footwear, whatever be the relief characteristics of said sole and the type of material in which it is made, but also carries out a disinfection and drying of the same after the aforementioned cleaning.

Both the material used in the manufacture of the mat and the drying material can be different colors, and even the structure or perimeter frame can be silk-screened.

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Similar or equivalent methods and materials to those described herein can be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprise" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge in part from the description and in part from the practice of the invention.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

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 a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented.

In Figure 1, we can see a representation of the mat in which in the drying part the elements that are arranged on said area are separated from their positioning for better compression.

In figure 2, we can see the cross section obtained when cutting the mat along a transverse plane A-A '

Figure 3 shows the mat in a plan view where a series of marks on the spikes appear in the disinfection zone.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

In figure 1 we can see that the mat object of the invention comprises a perimeter structure or frame (1) whose interior comprises a first zone (3) or disinfection zone and a second zone (4) or drying zone, both separated by a transverse section (14).

On the perimeter, the perimeter structure or frame (1) has beveled edges (2) in order to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility in wheelchairs or the like, particularly in those cases where the mat is not integrated into the ground.

The first zone (3) or disinfection zone defines a tray (5) on the bottom of which a series of deformable prongs (6) emerge, defining a cavity vessel in which a layer of water is placed.

Also this first zone (3) or disinfection zone has on at least one of the sides a recess (7) protected on the top and under which it is possible to have a pressed disinfection tablet that dissolves on contact with water ( 13).

The second zone (4) or drying zone may have an open or closed bottom (8) and a step (9) is defined on the inner perimeter of this second zone (4). In the space defined in this second zone (4) a non-slip mesh (10) is arranged on which a drying material (11) is arranged. Said non-slip mesh (10) allows that when the sole of the footwear rubs on the mat (11), it does not move. Furthermore, thanks to the fitting of the drying material (11) in the gap of this second area (4), it is possible to replace the mat whenever desired.

Figure 2 shows the cross section of the mat obtained by cutting it along a transverse plane A-A 'as seen in figure 2, showing how under the upper protection of the recesses (7) they have been arranged a disinfection tablet (12) that dissolves on contact with water (13) arranged in the glass defined in the tray.

In this figure 2 it can be seen how in the second zone (4) or drying zone the non-slip mesh (10) has been arranged and on it the material for drying (11) so that when the sole of the footwear rubs on to achieve drying, it does not slide as a non-slip mesh is arranged under it. The bottom (8) of the second zone (4) or drying zone can have the bottom open or closed and in this case it is the same rubber body as the rest of the structure or perimeter frame (1) in which case the mesh makes more function of element to form an air chamber so that humidity is not concentrated by condensation.

In figure 3 a plan view is shown in which it can be seen how on the tray (5) there are defined marks (15) that correspond to the ideal position of positioning of the shoe soles for disinfection.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is stated that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which the protection sought will also be achieved, provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims (6)

1. - Disinfecting and drying mat characterized in that it comprises a perimeter structure or frame (1) whose interior comprises a first zone (3) or disinfection zone and a second zone (4) or drying zone, both separated by a transverse section ( 14), where the first zone (3) or disinfection zone defines a tray (5) on whose bottom a series of deformable prongs (6) emerge, defining a cavity glass in which a layer of water is placed, and also on the At least one of the sides there is at least one recess (7) protected above and on which a disinfection tablet (12) is arranged, while in the second zone (4) or drying zone it has the bottom (8) and in the inner perimeter of this second zone (4) there is a defined step (9), so that in the space defined in this second zone (4) an anti-slip mesh (10) is arranged on which a material for drying ( eleven). 2. - Disinfectant and drying mat according to claim 1 characterized in that the perimeter structure or frame (1) has perimetrically beveled edges (2). 3. - Disinfectant and drying mat according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the number of recesses (7) to house the disinfection tablets (12) is four. 4. - Disinfectant and drying mat according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that a mark (15) is defined on the first zone (13) or disinfection zone that indicates where the footwear should be positioned. 5. - Disinfectant and drying mat according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the protruding spikes are made of vulcanized material and have an area marked with marks (15) that correspond to footwear footprints. 6. - Disinfectant and drying mat according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manufacturing material of the structure or perimeter frame is made of rubber or similar.