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Tile systems with enhanced thermal properties and methods of making and using same

A technology of tiling and thermal communication, which can be applied to building structures, buildings, floors, etc., and can solve problems such as feeling cold

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-01
莫赫地板公司
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One drawback of tile is that surfaces covered with tile tend to feel cooler when compared to other decorative covering materials such as solid wood, plastic laminate, and carpet

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[0076] Embodiment 1: calculation adds the beneficial effect of PCM

[0077] This example illustrates the effect that the addition of PCM to tile products can have. In this analysis, the latent heat storage capacity of a number of PCM candidates was compared to the sensible heat storage capacity of typical porcelain tiles, measured in the temperature range around room temperature (i.e., about 20 ℃ to 40 ℃) to undergo their phase transition, the size of a typical porcelain tile is 12 inches by 12 inches, and the weight is about 1.5 kg. In addition, a composite tile includes the same typical porcelain tile and encapsulates about 350 grams of polyurethane that undergoes a phase change in the same temperature range as above.

[0078] What is required is the volume available for the PCM in both types of tiles, and the temperature range involved. The volume of the back pattern on the back of a typical tile is set at 30 cubic centimeters. The heat storage capacity of this tile is a...

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Abstract

The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to tile systems and to methods of making and using the tile systems. The tile systems provide improved thermal properties to floor and wall coverings in either heated or unheated applications. The tile systems generally include a tile and a discrete phase change material.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 177,244, entitled "TILE SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME," filed May 11, 2009 , which is hereby incorporated by reference into this application in its entirety as if set forth in its entirety below. technical field [0003] Various embodiments of the invention relate generally to tiling systems. In particular, various embodiments of the invention relate to tiling systems having improved thermal performance and methods of making and using such tiling systems. Background technique [0004] Ceramic tiles are admired for their aesthetics and wear resistance in applications such as floor and wall coverings. One drawback of tile is that surfaces covered with tile tend to feel cooler compared to other decorative covering materials such as solid wood, plastic laminate, and carpet. During ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04F15/08
Inventor 卫斯理·A·金
Owner 莫赫地板公司