WO2023283678A1 - Système de base de douche - Google Patents

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WO2023283678A1
WO2023283678A1 PCT/AU2022/050719 AU2022050719W WO2023283678A1 WO 2023283678 A1 WO2023283678 A1 WO 2023283678A1 AU 2022050719 W AU2022050719 W AU 2022050719W WO 2023283678 A1 WO2023283678 A1 WO 2023283678A1
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Alexi FAHAD
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Stile Board Pty Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/40—Pans or trays
    • A47K3/405—Pans or trays flush with the surrounding floor, e.g. for easy access
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/40—Pans or trays
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/0407—Floor drains for indoor use
    • E03F5/0408—Floor drains for indoor use specially adapted for showers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02177—Floor elements for use at a specific location
    • E04F15/02188—Floor elements for use at a specific location for use in wet rooms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/18—Separately-laid insulating layers; Other additional insulating measures; Floating floors

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  • the present invention is generally directed to a shower base, a method of constructing a shower base, a former system for use in constructing a shower base, and a method of installing a complete shower room system.
  • showers form a vital part of most modern homes enabling users to bathe under a spray of water, which advantageously typically involves less water usage than a bathtub.
  • showers will typically include taps controlling spray pressure and temperature, and a spray head or nozzle from which the spray of water is dispensed.
  • Installing a traditional mortared shower pan will generally involve significant time and expertise and include steps such as: laying felt and metal lath, spreading dry deck mud, setting and securing a waterproof membrane, installing a drain and strainer, fastening backer board, spreading further mortar to a specified slope, and laying tiles.
  • steps involving mortar will naturally require time to allow the mortar to set; while ensuring that the shower floor provide the correct slope for appropriate drainage, can involve considerable skill and effort.
  • US 8677521 discloses a former for creating a sloping profile below a water-proof floor covering of a shower area.
  • the former is made of moulded or cast plastics material and has sloping surfaces converging to an integral drainage trough.
  • the former may be covered with a flexible waterproof floor covering, the covering placed between the sides of the trough and a support frame, and retained in position by fasteners though the frame and trough.
  • the trough is provided with stepped sides and a base which slopes toward a drainage hole.
  • US 8230535 discloses a manufactured shower base including a thermoplastic honeycomb structure with a spun bond polyester fabric bonded to its base surface.
  • the upper surface of the honeycomb structure is contoured to a desired slope and drain opening configuration, and includes a thermoplastic waterproof membrane integrally bonded to its top surface.
  • a structural ring is utilised to provided added structure around the drain opening.
  • GB 2510108 discloses a sloped floor former for installation within solid or timber flooring, the former comprising an outer edge, an opening that receives waste water and at least one sloping surface.
  • each of the formers or shower bases exemplified above may assist in reducing the time and effort involved in installing shower. However, each are limited by their lack of flexibility where such a former or shower base may be installed. That is, the exemplified formers and shower bases are configured for use in a space of a particular shape and configuration, including in respect of the positioning of the drain.
  • a shower base In view of the above, it would be desirable to provide: a shower base, a method of constructing a shower base, and a former system for use in constructing a shower base, which addresses one or more of the issues raised above, or at least provides a useful alternative.
  • a method of installing a draining surface for a shower comprising: installing a first panel onto a substrate surface, such that the first panel provides a first upper surface sloped relative the substrate surface; installing a second panel onto the substrate surface such that the second panel provides a second upper surface sloped relative the substrate surface, wherein the second panel is installed adjacent the first panel such that water falling upon either of the first panel or the second panel surface drains to a drain located between the first panel and the second panel.
  • the step of installing the second panel onto the substrate comprises positioning the second panel such that a channel is formed between the first panel and the second panel, wherein the drain is located within the channel.
  • each of the first sloped upper surface and the second sloped upper surface provide a substantially constant slope toward the drain.
  • the gradient of the slope for the first sloped upper surface, and the gradient of the slope for the second sloped upper surface are each between 1 :60 and 1:100.
  • the gradient of the slope for the first sloped upper surface, and the gradient of the slope for the second sloped upper surface are each approximately 1:80.
  • each of the first panel and the second panel comprises a polymeric material.
  • each of the first panel and the second panel comprises a foamed polymeric material.
  • each of the first panel and the second panel comprises a foamed polymeric core.
  • the foamed polymeric core comprises foamed polystyrene.
  • the structure of each of the first panel and the second panel comprise reinforcing layers located above and below the foamed polymeric core.
  • the reinforcing lawyers comprise one or more of: fibreglass, carbon fibre, and basalt fibre.
  • first sloped upper surface and the second sloped upper surface are each substantially waterproof.
  • the method further comprises treating the substrate surface with floor levelling compound prior to installing the first panel and the second panel.
  • the steps of installing the first panel and the second panel onto the substrate surface comprise adhering the first panel and the second panel onto the substrate surface with adhesive.
  • the steps of installing the first panel and the second panel onto the substrate surface comprises applying a sealant to an edge of each of the first panel and the second panel.
  • one or both of the first panel and the second panel are cut to size onsite.
  • the method further comprises installing tiles on each of the first sloped upper surface and the second sloped upper surface.
  • a surface for a shower produced according to the method of the first aspect of the invention.
  • a panel suitable for use as a first panel according to the first aspect of the invention comprising: a bottom surface, and a top surface provided at a slope relative the bottom surface; a foamed polymer core; a first reinforcing layer located above the formed polymer core and a second reinforcing lawyer located below the foamed polymer core, the first and second reinforcing layers comprising fibrous reinforcing elements.
  • the top surface is provided at a slope of between 1:60 and 1:100 relative the bottom surface. [0034] In an embodiment, the top surface is provided at a slope of approximately 1:80 relative the bottom surface.
  • each of the first and second reinforcing layers comprise one or more of: fibreglass; carbon fibre; and basalt fibre.
  • the foamed polymer core comprises foamed polystyrene.
  • '(s)' following a noun means the plural and/or singular form of that noun.
  • 'and/or' means 'and' or 'or', or where the context allows both.
  • FIGURE 1 shows the assembly of a shower region according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 shows a cross section view of the drain 6 shown in FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 3 shows a portion of the channel 5 shown in FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 4 shows how the shape and configuration of a draining surface may be configured onsite according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 5 shows various draining surfaces for showers according to embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 6 shows an extended draining surface for a shower incorporating multiple first panels 1 and second panels 2.
  • FIGURE 7 shows an extended draining surface for a shower incorporating multiple first panels 1 and second panels 2, and multiple extender panels providing an extended second upper sloped surface 16.
  • FIGURE 8 exemplifies the joining of two first panels 1 using an adhesive or sealant 14 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 9 shows the joining of a first panel 1 to a wall panel 8 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 10 and FIGURE 11 show the installation of an angle 18 to separate a first panel 1 from a wet room panel 19 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the invention relates to a system for installing a draining floor for a shower, as well as the resultant draining floor.
  • the system involves a panel providing an upper sloped surface.
  • embodiments of: a method of installing a draining floor for a shower, a draining floor for a shower, and a panel for use in installing a draining floor for a shower, are described and defined below.
  • FIGURE 1 the assembly of a draining floor for a shower is shown in which a first panel 1 and a second panel 2 is installed on a substrate floor 11.
  • the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are adhered to the substrate 11 using an adhesive 14.
  • the substrate 11 may, prior to installation of the first panel 1 and the second panel 2, be checked to confirm it is level according to certain embodiments of the invention. If, within these embodiments, the substrate 11 is not level, a self-levelling compound may be applied as understood in the art. Additionally or alternatively, the substrate 11 may according to certain embodiments be pre-treated by applying a primer in the location of the drain 6 prior to installation of the first panel 1 and the second panel 2.
  • the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are installed at a distance from one another to provide a channel 5 therebetween.
  • a drain 6 is provided within the channel.
  • the first panel 1 provides a first upper surface 3 while the second panel 2 likewise provides a second upper surface 4.
  • the first upper surface 3 and the second upper surface 4 are each sloped relative the substrate 11. In this way water falling upon either of the first upper surface 3 or the second upper surface 4 would fall into the channel 5 and thereby into the drain 6.
  • the gradient of slope of first upper surface 3 and the second upper surface may be between 1:60 and 1:100, optionally 1:80.
  • the gradient of slope of the first upper surface 3 may be the same as that for the second upper surface 4, though this is entirely optional.
  • wall panels 8 for sealing connection to the first panel 1 and second panel 2 are provided to ensure a seal between walls and the floor of the shower.
  • edges of the first upper surface 3 and the second upper surface 4 are routed to provide a routed edge 7 into which the wall panels 8 may slot. The sealing of these joints is further exemplified below with reference to FIGURE 9.
  • a puddle flange 9 may be provided within the drain 6.
  • FIGURE 2 a cross section across the drain 6 installation shown in FIGURE 1 is provided.
  • a discharge flange 10 is shown that assists in draining from a linear drain 12 that spans the channel 5.
  • the first panel 1 (and the second panel 2) is adhered to the substrate 11 using a tile adhesive known to those skilled in the art, such as Ardex X17.
  • tiles 13 are adhered to the first upper surface 3 (and the second upper surface 4). Therefore, with reference to the installed shower, water will fall onto the tile 13 and run into linear drain 12.
  • the first panel 1 (and the second panel 2) provide a waterproof surface, any water that absorbs into the mortar between tiles 13 cannot make its way to the substate 11.
  • sealing layer 15 Shown as a black dotted line is sealing layer 15 which spans between the first panel 1 and the second panel 2.
  • the sealing layer 15 may comprise one or more of a suitable membrane, such as the commercially available products: the Gripset Betta undertile Membrane or Ardex WPM155 Rapid undertile PU acrylic membrane; a bandage such as the commercially available products: Gripset Betta Joint Band or ARDEX STA or STB Tape and primer such as the commercially available products: Gripset Betta super primer or Ardex multiprime, according to sealing techniques known in the art.
  • a sealant or adhesive may be used between the sealing layer 15 and the linear drain 12 according to techniques known in the art.
  • the sealing layer 15 may comprise one or more of a suitable membrane, bandage and primer according to sealing techniques known in the art.
  • the ‘Ardex Waterproofing System’ may be applied which involves layers incorporating a membrane, a bandage and primer.
  • the ‘Gripset Betta Waterproofing System’ may be applied which involves layers incorporating a membrane, a bandage, another membrane and a primer.
  • the first panel 1 and second panel 2 may, according to certain embodiments, be cuttable with a Stanley knife or similar.
  • the first panel 1 and second panel 2 (which may be identically produced) may be constructed of a polymer foam core and upper and lower fibreglass reinforcement layers. Additional layers may also be provided such as outer primer layers to ensure suitable adherence with adhesives 14 according to methods of the invention.
  • the polymer foam core may be produced from XPS (that is, extruded polystyrene foam), though other material may be used.
  • FIGURE 4 shows a method of sizing and customising the first panel 1 and second panel 2 according to embodiments of the invention.
  • each of the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 may be cut at any point along their respective lengths to fit the size of the shower as required.
  • the position of the drain 6 may be accounted for. For example, if the first panel 1 is made shorter, and the second panel 2 is made longer, a drain that is located on the side of the first panel 1 may be accounted for.
  • FIGURE 5 shows how a first panel 1 and a second panel 2 according to the invention may be used to provide a draining surface across a range of shower designs.
  • the ability to customise the configuration of a draining floor for a shower according to the invention is not limited to cutting a first panel 1 and a second panel 2 to size.
  • larger draining floors may be accounted for by joining together two or more first panels 1 and two or more second panels 2 to provide an extended first upper sloped surface 3 and an extended second upper sloped surface 4.
  • the joining together of two first panels 1 is exemplified in FIGURE 8 and may involve adhering the two first panels 1 together using adhesives prior to installation on the surface of a substrate 11.
  • the two first panels 1 (and two second panels 2) are joined in a manner providing a corresponding height profile so that water drains evenly along the extended first upper sloped surface 3 (or second upper sloped surface 4) into drain 5.
  • the configuration of a draining floor for a shower can be customised by utilising extender panels to provide an extended first upper sloped surface 3 or extended second upper sloped surface 4.
  • Wth reference to FIGURE 7 the lower side or edge 20 of the extender panel 16 is adhered at the same height to the upper side or edge 21 of the second upper sloped surface 4.
  • the second panel 2 and the extender panel 16 have equal gradients to provide a substantially continuous slope over the extended second upper sloped surface 4.
  • a slot may be provided within the first panel 1 though use of a router.
  • the wall panel 8 may slide into the slot (with an adhesive 14 known to those skilled in the art, such as Maxisil M or Ardex CA20P, firstly applied within the slot).
  • a sealant 14 may then be applied along the inner edge, which is then smoothed using a smoothing tool.
  • a waterproof bandage 17 may be applied over the join. Otherwise, a waterproof seal 15 such as that described above with reference to FIGURE 2 and FIGURE 3 may be utilised.
  • a waterproof seal 15 such as that described above with reference to FIGURE 2 and FIGURE 3 may be utilised.
  • FIGURE 10 and FIGURE 11 a method of joining a shower floor surface to the remainder of a wet room floor surface is described according to embodiments of the invention. As shown an angle 18 is adhered to a substrate 11 floor using an adhesive 14, to separate the shower floor surface and the wet room floor surface. As shown in FIGURE 11, the wet room floor surface provides a higher surface than the shower floor surface to ensure appropriate drainage. This is achieved by employing a wet room panel 19 that is, according to certain embodiments, constructed in a similar manner to the first panel 1 or the second panel 2.
  • the wet room panel 19 may be constructed of a foamed polymer core provided with upper and lower fibreglass reinforcing layers. As shown in FIGURE 11, the wet room panel 19 has a greater height than the shown first panel to provide the height difference between the wet room floor surface and the shower floor surface referenced above. As shown, the wet room panel 19 may be installed in a manner corresponding to that of the shown first panel 1 (that is, by adhering the wet room panel 19 to the substrate 11 floor using tile adhesives known to those skilled in the art) and adhering a tile 13 to the wet room panel 19 again using adhesives. The angle 18 provides a seal between the two surfaces so that water does not drain though to the substrate 11.
  • first panel 1 and second panel 2 provide greater flexibility in shower base installation, as they are not limited to a specific size or drain 6 location.
  • the installation is simpler than that of existing shower bases, as the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 can be cut to any size onsite and installed immediately.
  • This method and product thereby provide significant time savings during installation, whilst ensuring that the shower floor provides an adequate gradient appropriate for drainage.

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L'invention concerne un système d'installation d'un plancher drainant pour une douche, ainsi que le plancher drainant ainsi obtenu. Le système comprend un panneau destiné à être installé sur une surface de substrat, le panneau constituant une surface inclinée supérieure qui permet à l'eau de s'écouler dans un drain disposé dans la surface du substrat.
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