Temperature control cover system and cover plate

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature-controlled covering system (10; 10 ') for floors, ceilings or walls. 11; 12; 13; 14). The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) comprises: at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) suitable for heating and / or cooling; the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) comprising a first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) at least partially along the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34), and a second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44) comprising a second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63); 64) at least partially along the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44). The first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) and a second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63); 64) are adapted to be coupled to each other. The first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) and / or the second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63); 64) comprises a receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74), at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) can be arranged in the receptacle. Furthermore, in the assembled state, the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) at least partially extends along the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and at least one edge of the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, ceiling or wall and a covering panel for a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, ceiling or wall. Background Art

[0002] For heating or cooling of indoor spaces and outdoor surfaces, surface heating or surface cooling is often used. For example, many users find surface heating and / or cooling more comfortable than local cooling or heating sources (such as radiators or air conditioners). In addition, surface heating and / or surface cooling is often more energy-efficient.

[0003] In practice, underfloor heating, as well as wall heating and ceiling heating are known. Particularly in the planning of new buildings, surface heating and / or surface cooling have been used for some time.

[0004] However, existing underfloor heating construction methods, for example, often require high flow temperatures for the heating medium and result in a sluggish reaction behavior due to their layer thickness. Furthermore, underfloor heating and other surface heating and / or surface cooling are increasingly being retrofitted in existing properties recently. This often leads to problems due to the additional space required, for example, for the layer thickness of the underfloor heating. In order to overcome these problems, thin-layer systems, such as thin-layer underfloor heating systems, are often used for this purpose.

[0005] Thin-layer underfloor heating systems are usually located directly under the floor covering and usually have a maximum installation height of up to three centimeters. Furthermore, thin-layer underfloor heating systems can be divided into electric floor heating systems and hot water pipe systems.

[0006] However, the disadvantage of the thin layer system and other surface heating and / or surface cooling is that their installation is usually time-consuming and / or complicated. In addition, the system itself usually has various disadvantages. The following will further describe its details by taking the thin layer underfloor heating system as an example.

[0007] Exemplarily, when installing a thin-layer underfloor heating system using the wet method, a wet mortar and / or other curable material is provided above the water pipes or electric heating elements. The wet mortar and / or other curable material, after drying, acts as a layer between the heating system and the floor covering. Thin-layer underfloor heating systems applied using the wet method require subsequent drying, do not allow for subsequent reconditioning, and / or have limited repairability. Furthermore, due to being a wet method and at least partially liquid applied, these systems are particularly difficult to use for wall and / or ceiling construction.

[0008] Further illustratively, when using a wet method as described above or a dry method using system boards laid over and / or under water pipes or electrical heating elements, installation is often inaccurate and / or complicated. This is because workers must often freely arrange the water pipes or electrical heating elements in a pattern that is believed to provide a suitable heating and / or cooling effect. In addition, in the case of a dry method, workers must often arrange the system boards relative to each other. In this regard, workers also typically must ensure that the arrangement of the custom system boards conforms to the intended arrangement of the water pipes or electrical heating elements.

[0009] Even further exemplary, the thickness of existing thin-layer underfloor heating systems is often still too high for certain applications. In particular when retrofitting surface heating and / or surface cooling in existing properties.

[0010] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a temperature-controlled covering system and a covering plate for the temperature-controlled covering system which at least partially overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. Summary of the invention

[0011] This object is at least partly achieved by a temperature controlled cover system and a cover panel for a temperature controlled cover system as defined in the independent claims. Further aspects of the disclosure are defined in the dependent claims.

[0012] As the temperature controlled covering system and covering panels for the temperature controlled covering system relate to the temperature controlled covering system, it will be appreciated that advantages and / or features of the temperature controlled covering system may also apply to the covering panels and vice versa. The invention is particularly useful as an underfloor system for actual floor covering arrangements.

[0013] In particular, the object is achieved by a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, ceiling or wall. Thus, it is understood that the temperature-controlled covering system can be arranged on a floor, ceiling and / or wall. The term "temperature-controlled" can refer to the aspect that the temperature of the covering system can be actively increased and / or decreased. Exemplarily, the temperature of the covering system can be actively increased and / or decreased to heat and / or cool a decorative floor, ceiling and / or wall panel that can be arranged on (above) the temperature-controlled covering system.

[0014] The temperature controlled cover system comprises at least one heating and / or cooling element adapted for heating and / or cooling. The at least one heating and / or cooling element can be used to actively increase and / or decrease the temperature of the cover system. Thus, the temperature can be actively increased and / or decreased by supplying electrical energy and / or a heating / cooling medium to the at least one heating and / or cooling element.

[0015] Furthermore, the temperature-controlled cover system comprises a first cover plate, the first cover plate comprising a first coupling edge extending at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate. Furthermore, the temperature-controlled cover system comprises a second cover plate, the second cover plate comprising a second coupling edge extending at least partially along at least one edge of the second cover plate.

[0016] The first cover board and / or the second cover board may include a board based on wood material, plastic and / or composite material. Specifically, the first cover board and / or the second cover board may include a HDF board, an MDF board, a wood-plastic composite (WPC) board, a thermoplastic substrate and / or a thermosetting substrate.

[0017] As with known floor panels, the first cover plate and / or the second cover plate may comprise two substantially parallel longitudinal edges and two substantially parallel transverse edges. In addition, it is understood that the coupling edge extending at least partially along at least one edge of the respective cover plate may overlap at least one edge of the respective cover plate.

[0018] The first coupling edge and the second coupling edge are adapted to couple to each other. Thus, it is understood that the shape of the first coupling edge may be adapted to contact and / or engage the shape of the second coupling edge. Thus, the first coupling edge may be adapted to be a counterpart to the second coupling edge, and vice versa.

[0019] Furthermore, the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge comprises a receiving portion in which at least one heating and / or cooling element can be arranged. The term "receiving portion" relates to the aspect that the portion is configured to receive at least one heating and / or cooling element.

[0020] Optionally, the shape of the receiving portion at least partially corresponds to the shape of the at least one heating and / or cooling element. This can enable a two-dimensional contact between the receiving portion and the at least one heating and / or cooling element. Thus, a better heat or cold transfer can be achieved.

[0021] Furthermore, in the assembled state, the at least one heating and / or cooling element extends at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate and at least one edge of the second cover plate. It is therefore understood that the receiving portion may also extend at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate and at least one edge of the second cover plate.

[0022] Since the receiving part consists of the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge, the temperature control covering system can be mounted more conveniently and / or more precisely. Firstly, since the positioning is predetermined by the receiving part, the at least one heating and / or cooling element can be arranged accurately and / or quickly. Secondly, the position of the first covering plate relative to the second covering plate is predefined by the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge which are adapted to be coupled to each other.

[0023] Furthermore, since the receiving portion consists of the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge, the thickness of the temperature-controlled cover system can be reduced, in particular when compared to systems in which the plate is arranged above and / or below the heating and / or cooling element.

[0024] Furthermore, adjustments and / or repairs of temperature-controlled covering systems may be made more easily, for example compared to systems installed by means of wet methods, which rely on heating and / or cooling elements being arranged in and / or beneath the solidifying material.

[0025] Furthermore, since the receiving portion consists of the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge, the manufacturing effort is reduced compared to a board in which the receiving portion does not consist of the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge. Exemplarily, in the case of a receiving portion being arranged centrally on the surface of the board that is to come into contact with the decorative floor layer. This is because during the production of the board, only the edge(s) having the coupling edge(s) and thus the receiving portion(s) need to be processed.

[0026] The receiving portion may comprise a recess, wherein the recess is optionally a groove. Exemplarily, the recess may be milled and / or cut. By comprising a receiving portion with a recess, it is possible to avoid having to provide an additional element for receiving and / or retaining at least one heating and / or cooling element. In addition, a groove may be particularly advantageous because it may allow the receiving portion to be in two-dimensional contact with at least one heating and / or cooling element over a longer distance, in particular compared to receiving elements of a local arrangement spaced apart from each other. Therefore, more uniform heating and / or cooling may be achieved.

[0027] The receiving portion may include at least one retaining structure to retain at least one heating and / or cooling element. Optionally, the retaining structure is a protrusion that engages with the at least one heating and / or cooling element. The at least one retaining structure allows the at least one heating and / or cooling element to be stably maintained in the receiving portion. Thus, the covering plate can be laid on the wall, ceiling and / or floor, while the at least one heating and / or cooling element is safely maintained in place. In addition, when the system is assembled, i.e. installed, the retaining structure can safely maintain the at least one heating and / or cooling element in place. In addition, it may be particularly advantageous for the retaining structure to be a protrusion. This is because the protrusion can be formed integrally with the receiving portion, for example by milling and / or cutting, so that there is no need to provide additional (multiple) elements.

[0028] In addition, the temperature control covering system may include at least one supporting element. At least one supporting element may be configured to be attached to at least one heating and / or cooling element. Exemplarily, at least one heating and / or cooling element in the assembled state may form a ring that is at least partially not in contact with the first cover plate and / or the second cover plate. At least one supporting element may be attached to the ring. Therefore, at least one supporting element can support the decorative floor, ceiling and / or wall panels on the floor, ceiling and / or wall. Therefore, at least one heating and / or cooling element, i.e., the ring, can be protected. In addition, at least one supporting element may be attached to the first cover plate and / or the second cover plate. Therefore, at least one heating and / or cooling element can be precisely positioned relative to the first cover plate and / or the second cover plate. At least one supporting element may include a clip (e.g., a plastic clip and / or a metal clip) and / or a supporting frame.

[0029] The receiving part can be at least partially lined with metal. Optionally, the metal is based on aluminum, copper and / or the like. At least partially lining the receiving part with metal can enhance the two-dimensional contact between the receiving part and the at least one heating and / or cooling element. Thus, a more uniform heating and / or cooling can be achieved. Furthermore, the metal can enhance the thermal conductivity between the at least one heating and / or cooling element and the first cover plate and / or the second cover plate. Thus, the reaction time of the temperature control cover system can be reduced. The reduction in reaction time can be reduced in particular by metal based on aluminum, copper and / or the like. Furthermore, the metal can be a bent metal plate. Thus, the bent metal plate can be configured as disclosed in EP 2 813 766 A1. In particular, the bent metal plate can be configured as disclosed in EP 2 813 766 A1. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and / or Figure 5 Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the receiving portion may be at least partially lined with a bent metal sheet when the temperature-controlled covering system is in an assembled state.

[0030] More generally, the temperature-controlled covering system may comprise a heat storage and / or heat conducting material, such as a foil, for insertion into the receiving portion prior to inserting the at least one heating and / or cooling element. The advantages described in the previous paragraph apply thereby.

[0031] The first coupling edge and the second coupling edge may jointly form a receiving portion. Exemplarily, if the receiving portion is assumed to have a circular shape, the first and second covering plates may each include a semicircular recess. Thus, the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge may jointly form the circle. Further exemplarily, if the receiving portion is assumed to be U-shaped, the first covering plate may provide the left half of the U-shape, and the second covering plate may provide the right half of the U-shape. Thus, the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge may jointly form the U-shape. In summary, the term "jointly formed" may refer to the aspect that the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge each contribute to the shape of the receiving portion.

[0032] By virtue of the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge jointly forming the receiving portion, heating or cooling can be introduced directly into the first and second cover plates from the at least one heating and / or cooling element. Thus, a more uniform heating and / or cooling can be achieved. Further installation of the temperature-controlled cover system can be facilitated. This is like the position of the cover plates relative to one another, and the position of the at least one heating and / or cooling element is defined by the first and second coupling edges. In other words, once the positioning of the cover plates relative to one another is completed, the position of the receiving portion is also clearly determined.

[0033] Alternatively, the receiving portion can be arranged completely in the first coupling edge and, optionally, the second coupling edge at least partially closes the receiving portion in the assembled state. Exemplarily, the receiving portion in the first coupling edge can be C-shaped and configured to receive a hose and / or a pipe. Thus, when assembled, the second coupling edge can have the shape of a C-shape that at least partially closes the receiving portion. If the cover sheet is laid with at least one heating and / or cooling element already installed in the first cover sheet, a configuration in which the receiving portion is arranged completely in the first coupling edge can be advantageous. The efficiency of the mounting system can thereby be increased.

[0034] At least one heating and / or cooling element may be in contact with the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge in the assembled state. By virtue of the at least one heating and / or cooling element being in contact with the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge, heating or cooling may be introduced directly into the first and second cover plates from the at least one heating and / or cooling element. Thus, a more uniform heating and / or cooling may be achieved. It is understood that the at least one heating and / or cooling element may be in contact with the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge in the assembled state when the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge together form a receiving portion and when the receiving portion is completely arranged in the first coupling edge in the assembled state and the second coupling edge partially closes the receiving portion.

[0035] The first coupling edge may include a first coupling structure, and the second coupling edge may include a second coupling structure, wherein in the assembled state, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure overlap and couple the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge optionally by a form lock. The overlap may improve the heat transfer between the first cover plate and the second cover plate. In addition, the form lock may avoid the need for other connection structures such as adhesives. Exemplarily, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure may form a snap-on coupling.

[0036] Furthermore, in the assembled state, the two coupling structures can be arranged between the at least one heating and / or cooling element and a surface on which the temperature-controlled covering system is usually arranged. Thus, the at least one heating and / or cooling element can directly provide heating and / or cooling, for example, for a decorative panel arranged above the temperature-controlled covering system. Thus, the reaction time of the temperature-controlled covering system can be reduced.

[0037] Alternatively, in the assembled state, the heating and / or cooling element may be arranged between the surface on which the temperature control covering system is regularly arranged and the two coupling structures. Thus, in other words, in the assembled state, the heating and / or cooling element may be sandwiched between the surface on which the temperature control covering system is regularly arranged and the two coupling structures. Thus, the overlapping coupling structures may protect at least one heating and / or cooling element. Furthermore, the overlapping coupling structures may help to distribute the heating and / or cooling in the first cover plate and the second cover plate before heating and / or cooling the decorative plate arranged above the temperature control covering system. Thus, a more uniform heating and / or cooling may be achieved.

[0038] The surface on which the temperature control covering system is regularly arranged may be a wall, a ceiling or a floor. It will be appreciated that the wall, the ceiling or the floor may include an attached insulation and / or protective layer attached thereto.

[0039] The receiving portion may extend along a longitudinal edge and / or a transverse edge of the first cover panel and / or the second cover panel, wherein optionally the receiving portion and / or the at least one heating and / or cooling element extends along at least 50%, optionally at least 80%, and further optionally at least 90% of the length of the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge of the first cover panel and / or the second cover panel. The above features all individually contribute to providing regional and / or uniform heating and / or cooling by the temperature-controlled cover system.

[0040] The cross-section of the receiving portion in a plane perpendicular to the coupling edge including the receiving portion may include a generally circular segment or a generally rectangular geometry. Since the first coupling edge and / or the second coupling edge include the receiving portion, it is understood that the plane may be perpendicular to the first coupling edge, the second coupling edge, or the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge. The circular segment may include a semicircle, a quarter circle, an eighth circle and / or any other circular segment.

[0041] "Perpendicular" may also refer to a plane intersecting each coupling edge at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. In addition, the term "approximately" may refer to aspects that do not require exact geometric equivalence, and that tolerances and minor variations may exist.

[0042] The radius of the substantially circular segment may range from 2.5 mm to 10 mm, further optionally from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, and even further optionally from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm. These dimensions have proven to be advantageous for receiving heating and / or cooling elements, such as hoses, pipes and / or cables, thereby allowing adequate heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0043] The substantially rectangular geometry may have a length in the range of 10 mm to 25 mm and further optionally a width in the range of 0.2 mm to 5 mm. These dimensions have proven to be advantageous for receiving heating and / or cooling elements, such as heating foils and / or heating cables, thereby allowing sufficient heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0044] In the assembled state, the at least one heating and / or cooling element can prevent the first cover plate from separating from the second cover plate. Therefore, the heating and / or cooling element can optionally exert a force on the first cover plate and the second cover plate to prevent the first cover plate and the second cover plate from separating. In order to achieve that the at least one heating and / or cooling element prevents the first cover plate and the second cover plate from separating, the skilled person can identify different solutions. Three of them are briefly described below.

[0045] According to a first example, the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge together form a receiving portion (e.g., U-shaped), wherein in the assembled state, both coupling structures are arranged between the receiving portion having the at least one heating and / or cooling element and the surface on which the temperature-controlled covering system is regularly arranged. Thus, if the coupling structure requires that at least one of the first cover plate or the second cover plate be tilted upwards in a direction away from the surface on which the temperature-controlled covering system is regularly arranged in order to decouple, the at least one heating and / or cooling element can prevent the first cover plate and the second cover plate from separating.

[0046] According to a second example, the heating and / or cooling element blocks and / or presses an element (eg, a spring element) of the coupling structure, so as to strengthen the connection of the coupling structure. It can be understood that the pressing can be achieved by the elasticity of the heating and / or cooling element.

[0047] According to a third example, when the at least one heating and / or cooling element is in bonding contact with the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge, the heating and / or cooling element may prevent separation of the first cover sheet and the second cover sheet.

[0048] At least one heating and / or cooling element may comprise a hose and / or pipe for conducting a heating and / or cooling medium, wherein optionally, the outer diameter of the at least one heating and / or cooling element is in the range of from 5 mm to 20 mm, further optionally from 7 mm to 16 mm, and even further optionally from 9 mm to 13 mm. The heating and / or cooling medium may comprise a fluid, such as water, oil and / or the like. Furthermore, the dimensions allow sufficient heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0049] At least one heating and / or cooling element may comprise an electric heating element, wherein optionally the electric heating element comprises a heating foil and / or a heating cable, wherein further optionally the electric heating element has a substantially rectangular geometry, a length optionally in the range from 10 mm to 25 mm, and further optionally a width in the range from 0.2 mm to 5 mm. Furthermore, said dimensions allow sufficient heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0050] In the assembled state, the heating and / or cooling element may be compressed between the first cover panel and the second cover panel such that a portion of the at least one heating and / or cooling element is pushed in a direction opposite to the surface on which the temperature-controlled covering system is usually arranged. Thus, the contact between the at least one heating and / or cooling element and the decorative cover panel arranged on the temperature-controlled covering system may be increased, for example by surface pressure between the at least one heating and / or cooling element and the decorative cover panel.

[0051] The at least one heating and / or cooling element, the first cover plate and the second cover plate can be assembled. Thereby, optionally, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are arranged on a floor, a ceiling or a wall. When assembled, the first coupling edge and the second coupling edge are coupled to each other. Furthermore, when assembled, the at least one heating and / or cooling element is arranged in the receiving portion. Furthermore, in the assembled state, the at least one heating and / or cooling element extends at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate and at least one edge of the second cover plate.

[0052] Furthermore, in the assembled condition, at least one decorative cover panel may be disposed on the first cover panel and / or the second cover panel, whereby the temperature-controlled cover system may provide heating and / or cooling for the at least one decorative cover panel.

[0053] The object can also be achieved by a covering panel for a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, ceiling or wall, optionally for use in a temperature-controlled covering system according to one of the preceding claims. It can be understood that the features and / or advantages described above with respect to the temperature-controlled covering system can also be applied to the covering panel. In particular, the covering panel can be configured as a first covering panel and / or a second covering panel as described above.

[0054] The cover plate comprises a coupling edge extending at least partially along at least one edge of the cover plate, wherein the coupling edge is configured to couple with a coupling edge of another cover plate. The coupling edge can be configured as a first coupling edge and / or a second coupling edge of the temperature control cover system as described above.

[0055] The coupling edge comprises a receiving portion for at least partially receiving at least one heating and / or cooling element, and a coupling structure for establishing a positive lock with a coupling structure of another cover plate. The receiving portion can be configured as a receiving portion of the temperature-controlled cover system as described above. Furthermore, the coupling structure can be configured as a first coupling structure and / or a second coupling structure of the temperature-controlled cover system as described above.

[0056] The receiving portion may extend along the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge of the cover panel. Optionally, at least one receiving portion extends along at least 50%, further optionally at least 80%, and even further optionally at least 90% of the length of the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge. It is worth noting that the respective advantages of these features are provided above with respect to the temperature-controlled cover system.

[0057] A cross section of the receiving portion in a plane perpendicular to the coupling edge comprising the receiving portion may comprise a substantially circular segment or a substantially rectangular geometry. A circular segment may comprise a semicircle, a quarter circle, an eighth circle and / or any other circular segment.

[0058] "Perpendicular" may also refer to a plane intersecting the coupling edge at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. In addition, the term "approximately" may refer to aspects that do not require exact geometric equivalence, and that tolerances and minor variations may exist.

[0059] The radius of the generally circular segment may be in the range of from 2.5 mm to 10 mm, further optionally from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, and even further optionally from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm. These dimensions have proven to be advantageous for receiving heating and / or cooling elements (e.g., hoses and / or pipes), thereby allowing adequate heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0060] The length of the generally rectangular geometry may be in the range of from 10 mm to 25 mm, and the width may also be in the range of from 0.2 mm to 5 mm. These dimensions have proven to be advantageous for receiving heating and / or cooling elements, such as heating foils and / or heating cables, thereby allowing sufficient heating and / or cooling without unnecessarily increasing size and / or energy consumption.

[0061] The receiving portion may include at least one retaining structure for retaining at least one heating and / or cooling element, wherein optionally, the retaining structure is a protrusion configured to engage with at least one heating and / or cooling element. The at least one retaining structure may be configured as at least one retaining structure of the temperature control cover system as described above.

[0062] The receiving part may be at least partially lined with metal. Optionally, the metal is based on aluminum, copper and / or the like. With regard to the temperature-controlled covering system, further details of the present description and corresponding advantages are provided above.

[0063] The coupling structure may be arranged between the receiving portion and the surface on which the cover plate is regularly arranged. Alternatively, the receiving portion may be arranged between the surface on which the cover plate is regularly arranged and the coupling structure. With respect to the temperature controlled cover system, further details of the present description and respective advantages are provided above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0064] Below, a brief description of the accompanying drawings is given:

[0065] Figure 1 shows a cross section of a first temperature-controlled covering system according to the invention, wherein the coupling of the longitudinal edges of two covering panels is shown;

[0066] Figure 2 shows a cross section of a second temperature-controlled covering system according to the invention, wherein the coupling of the longitudinal edges of two covering panels is shown;

[0067] Figure 3 shows a cross section of a third temperature-controlled cover system according to the invention, showing the coupling of the longitudinal edges of two cover panels;

[0068] Figure 4 shows a cross section of a fourth temperature-controlled covering system according to the invention, showing the coupling of the longitudinal edges of two covering panels;

[0069] Figure 5 shows a cross section of a fifth temperature-controlled covering system according to the invention, showing the coupling of the longitudinal edges of two covering panels, and

[0070] Figure 6 The top view schematically shows Figure 1 The first temperature controlled covering system in the industry. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Temperature control covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 are shown for floors, ceilings or walls, respectively. Figures 1 to 5In each of the embodiments, the temperature-controlled covering system 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 is in an assembled state.

[0072] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Each of the figures shows a cross section of a temperature-controlled cover system 10; 11; 12; 13; 14, thereby illustrating the coupling of the longitudinal edges of the two cover panels. However, it will be appreciated that Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 Each of may also show the coupling of the lateral edges of the two cover plates.

[0073] Each of the temperature controlled covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 comprises a heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 22; 23; 24 adapted for heating and / or cooling.

[0074] In addition, each of the temperature control covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 shown includes a first covering plate 30; 31; 32; 33; 34 and a second covering plate 40; 41; 42; 43; 44, the first covering plate includes a first coupling edge 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 extending at least partially along the longitudinal edge and the transverse edge of the first covering plate 30; 31; 32; 33; 34, and the second covering plate includes a second coupling edge 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 extending at least partially along the longitudinal edge and the transverse edge of the second covering plate 40; 41; 42; 43; 44.

[0075] As all Figures 1 to 5 As further shown in the figure, the first coupling edge 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 and the second coupling edge 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 are coupled to each other. Therefore, the first coupling edge 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 and / or the second coupling edge 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 include a receiving portion 70; 71; 72; 73; 74, in which at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 22; 23; 24 can be arranged, and wherein at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 22; 23; 24 extends at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate 30; 31; 32; 33; 34 and at least one edge of the second cover plate 40; 41; 42; 43; 44.

[0076] In addition, as all Figures 1 to 5 As shown in FIG, the receiving parts 70; 71; 72; 73; 74 of all temperature-controlled covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 include recesses. Figure 1, Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The concave portion is still a groove.

[0077] In addition, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As can be seen in the drawings, the receiving parts 70, 71, 74 of the temperature control cover systems 10, 11, 14 each include at least one retaining structure 80; 81; 84 to retain at least one heating and / or cooling element 20, 21, 24. Therefore, the retaining structure 80; 81; 84 is a protrusion that engages with at least one heating and / or cooling element 20, 21, 24.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in the temperature control cover system 10; 13; 14, the first coupling edge 50; 53; 54 and the second coupling edge 60; 63; 64 together form a receiving portion 70; 73; 74.

[0079] On the other hand, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the temperature-controlled covering system 11 ; 12 , the receiving portion 71 ; 72 is completely arranged in the first coupling edge 51 ; 52 , wherein the second coupling edge 61 ; 62 closes the receiving portion 71 ; 72 .

[0080] In addition, if Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 14, at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 23; 24 is in contact with a first coupling edge 50; 53; 54 and a second coupling edge 60; 63; 64 in the assembled state.

[0081] In addition, Figures 1 to 5 In each of the temperature-controlled covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 shown, the first coupling edge 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 includes a first coupling structure 90a; 91a; 92a; 93a; 94a, and the second coupling edge 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 includes a second coupling structure 90b; 91b; 92b; 93b; 94b, wherein the first coupling structure 90a; 91a; 92a; 93a; 94a and the second coupling structure 90b; 91b; 92b; 93b; 94b overlap and couple the first coupling edge 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 and the second coupling edge 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 by shape locking.

[0082] In this regard, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the embodiment, two coupling structures 90a, 90b; 93a, 93b; 94a, 94b are arranged between at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 23; 24 and a surface 1000 on which the temperature-controlled covering systems 10; 13; 14 are regularly arranged.

[0083] Alternatively, and further in this regard, in Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the embodiment, the heating and / or cooling elements 21; 22 are arranged between a surface 1000 on which the temperature-controlled covering system 11; 12 is regularly arranged and two coupling structures 91a, 91b; 92a, 92b.

[0084] In addition, Figures 1 to 5 In each of the illustrated temperature controlled cover systems 10;11;12;13;14, the receiving portions 70;71;72;73;74 extend along the longitudinal and transverse edges of the first cover panel 30;31;32;33;34 and the second cover panel 40;41;42;43;44.

[0085] As in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As can be seen in each of the illustrated temperature-controlled covering systems 10; 11; 14, the cross section of the receiving portion 70; 71; 74 on a plane perpendicular to the coupling edge comprising said receiving portion 70; 71; 74 comprises a substantially circular segment. Thus, the heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 24 can be a hose and / or a pipe for conducting a heating and / or cooling medium. However, the heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 24 can also be an electric heating element, i.e. a heating cable.

[0086] As in Figure 3 and Figure 4 As can be seen in each of the illustrated temperature-controlled cover systems 12; 13, a cross section of the receiving portion 72; 73 on a plane perpendicular to the coupling edge comprising said receiving portion 72; 73 comprises a substantially rectangular geometry. Thus, the heating and / or cooling element 22; 23 may be an electric heating element comprising a heating foil and / or a heating cable, wherein the electric heating element has a substantially rectangular geometry.

[0087] In addition, as in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5In each of the temperature-controlled cover systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 shown, at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 21; 22; 23; 24 prevents separation of the first cover plate 30; 31; 32; 33; 34 and the second cover plate 40; 41; 42; 43; 44. In addition, at least Figure 5 In the embodiment, the compressed heating and / or cooling element 24 even exerts a force on the first cover plate 34 and the second cover plate 44 , which prevents the first cover plate 34 and the second cover plate 44 from being separated.

[0088] exist Figure 1 and Figure 5 In the embodiment, the first cover plate 30; 34 and the second cover plate 40; 44 are prevented from separating because the coupling structures 90a, 90b; 94a, 94b require that at least one of the first cover plate 30; 34 or the second cover plate 40; 44 be tilted upward in a direction away from the surface 1000 on which the temperature control cover system is set in order to decouple, which is at least partially avoided by at least one heating and / or cooling element 20; 24.

[0089] exist Figure 2 and Figure 3 32 and the second cover plate 41; 42 are prevented from separating because the heating and / or cooling element 21; 22 blocks and / or presses the element 91a; 92a of the coupling structure, so that the connection of the coupling structures 91a, 91b; 92a, 92b is strengthened.

[0090] like Figure 4 As shown in the temperature control covering system 14, the heating and / or cooling element 24 is compressed between the first covering plate 34 and the second covering plate 44, so that a portion of at least one heating and / or cooling element 24 is pushed in a direction opposite to the surface 1000 on which the temperature control covering system 14 is regularly arranged.

[0091] As will be understood, in Figures 1 to 5 In any of the temperature-controlled covering systems 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 shown, a decorative covering panel may be arranged on the first covering panel 30; 31; 32; 33; 34 and / or the second covering panel 40; 41; 42; 43; 44.

[0092] exist Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the drawing, covering panels 30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44 of a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, a ceiling or a wall according to the invention are shown.

[0093] also, Figure 6A first temperature control covering system 10 is shown in a top view disposed on a surface 1000, which may be a wall, ceiling or floor. As shown, the temperature control covering system 10 is part of a floor, ceiling or wall covering, which includes a plurality of covering panels. It will be understood that a decorative covering panel may be arranged above the plurality of covering panels including the covering panels 30, 40. In addition, with respect to Figure 1 , as described above, illustrates the coupling of the longitudinal edges of the two cover panels 30, 40. Figure 6 The arrangement of the cover plates 30, 40 shown corresponds. Figure 6 It will also be understood that Figure 1 The cross-section of the temperature-controlled cover system 10 provided in FIG. 4 can also be applied, by way of example, to the lateral edges of the second cover plate 40 , along which the heating and / or cooling element 20 also extends. Figure 6 It will be appreciated that the depicted arrangement may be difficult to implement for heating and / or cooling elements having a higher stiffness. This is because the bending radius may be too small for such heating and / or cooling elements. This problem may be overcome by adjusting the arrangement of the plates. Furthermore, the arrangement of the heating and / or cooling elements may be adjusted. Exemplarily, the heating and / or cooling elements may form a ring which is at least partially not in contact with the cover plate. Furthermore, the receiving portion may be adapted to allow a larger bending radius, for example by rounding the edges.

[0094] Reference numerals list

[0095] 10; 11; 12; 13; 14 Temperature control covering system

[0096] 20; 21; 22; 23; 24 Heating and / or cooling element

[0097] 30; 31; 32; 33; 34 first cover plate

[0098] 40; 41; 42; 43; 44 Second covering plate

[0099] 50; 51; 52; 53; 54 first coupling edge

[0100] 60; 61; 62; 63; 64 Second coupling edge

[0101] 70; 71; 72; 73; 74 receiving part

[0102] 80;81;84 Maintain structure

[0103] 90a; 91a; 92a; 93a; 94a first coupling structure

[0104] 90b; 91b; 92b; 93b; 94b second coupling structure

[0105] 1000 for the surface of the temperature control covering system setting.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) for a floor, ceiling or wall, comprising: at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) suitable for heating and / or cooling; a first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) comprising a first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) extending at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34), and A second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44) comprising a second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63; 64) extending at least partially along at least one edge of the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44), wherein The first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) and the second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63; 64) are adapted to be coupled to each other, wherein The first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) and / or the second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63; 64) comprise a receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) in which the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) can be arranged, and wherein in the assembled state the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) extends at least partially along at least one edge of the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and at least one edge of the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44).

2. The temperature control covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to claim 1, wherein: The receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) comprises a recess, wherein the recess may optionally be a groove.

3. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein: The receiving portion (70; 71; 74) comprises at least one retaining structure (80; 81; 84) for retaining the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24), wherein optionally, the retaining structure (80; 81; 84) is a protrusion engaging with the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24).

4. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The receiving part (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) is at least partially lined with metal, wherein the metal is optionally based on aluminum.

5. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The first coupling edge (50; 53; 54) and the second coupling edge (60; 63; 64) together form the receiving portion (70; 73; 74), or wherein The receiving portion (71; 72) is completely arranged in the first coupling edge (51; 52), and optionally, the second coupling edge (61; 62) at least partially closes the receiving portion (71; 72) in the assembled state.

6. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 23; 24) is in contact with the first coupling edge (50; 53; 54) and the second coupling edge (60; 63; 64) in the assembled state.

7. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) comprises a first coupling structure (90a; 91a; 92a; 93a; 94a), and the second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63; 64) comprises a second coupling structure (90b; 91b; 92b; 93b; 94b), wherein, in an assembled state, the first coupling structure (90a; 91a; 92a; 93a; 94a) and the second coupling structure (90b; 91b; 92b; 93b; 94b) overlap and optionally couple the first coupling edge (50; 51; 52; 53; 54) and the second coupling edge (60; 61; 62; 63; 64) by form locking.

8. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to claim 7, wherein In the assembled state, both coupling structures (90a, 90b; 93a, 93b; 94a, 94b) are arranged between the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 23; 24) and the surface (1000) on which the temperature-controlled covering system (10; 13; 14) is regularly arranged, or wherein In the assembled state, the heating and / or cooling element (21; 22) is arranged between the surface (1000) on which the temperature-controlled covering system (11; 12) is regularly arranged and the two coupling structures (91a, 91b; 92a, 92b).

9. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) extends along a longitudinal edge and / or a transverse edge of the first covering plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and / or the second covering plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44), wherein optionally, the receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) and / or the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) extends along at least 50%, optionally at least 80%, and further optionally at least 90% of the length of the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge of the first covering plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and / or the second covering plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44).

10. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: A cross section of the receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) in a plane perpendicular to a coupling edge including the receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) includes a substantially circular segment, the radius of which is optionally in the range of from 2.5 mm to 10 mm, further optionally from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, and even further optionally from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm, or A generally rectangular geometric shape, with a length optionally in the range from 10 mm to 25 mm, and further optionally with a width in the range from 0.2 mm to 5 mm.

11. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: In the assembled state, the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) prevents the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) from being separated from the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44), whereby the heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) optionally exerts a force on the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44), which prevents the first cover plate (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) from being separated from the second cover plate (40; 41; 42; 43; 44).

12. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24) comprises a hose and / or a pipe for guiding a heating and / or cooling medium, wherein optionally, the outer diameter of the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24) is in the range from 5 mm to 20 mm, further optionally from 7 mm to 16 mm, and even further optionally from 9 mm to 13 mm.

13. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24) comprises an electric heating element, wherein optionally, the electric heating element comprises a heating foil and / or a heating cable, wherein further optionally, the electric heating element has a substantially rectangular geometry, its length optionally being in the range from 10 mm to 25 mm, and further optionally, its width being in the range from 0.2 mm to 5 mm.

14. The temperature-controlled covering system (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: In the assembled state, the heating and / or cooling element (24) is compressed between the first cover plate (34) and the second cover plate (44) so ​​that a portion of the at least one heating and / or cooling element (24) is pushed in a direction opposite to the surface (1000) on which the temperature control cover system (14) is regularly arranged.

15. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: The at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24), the first covering panel (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and the second covering panel (40; 41; 42; 43; 44) are assembled, wherein optionally, the first covering panel (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and the second covering panel (40; 41; 42; 43; 44) are arranged on a floor, a ceiling or a wall.

16. The temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to claim 15, wherein: At least one decorative covering panel is arranged on the first covering panel (30; 31; 32; 33; 34) and / or the second covering panel (40; 41; 42; 43; 44).

17. A covering panel (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) for a temperature-controlled covering system for a floor, ceiling or wall, optionally for a temperature-controlled covering system (10; 11; 12; 13; 14) according to any one of the preceding claims, the covering panel (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) comprising Coupling edge (50, 60; 51; 52; 53, 63; 54, 64), which extends at least partially along at least one edge of the cover plate (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44), wherein The coupling edge (50, 60; 51; 52; 53, 63; 54, 64) is configured to couple with a coupling edge of another cover plate, wherein the coupling edge (50, 60; 51; 52; 53, 63; 54, 64) including a receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) for at least partially receiving at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 22; 23; 24), and A coupling structure (90a, 90b; 91a; 92a; 93a, 93b; 94a, 94b) for establishing a positive fit with the coupling structure of the other cover plate.

18. Covering plate (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) according to claim 17, wherein The receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) extends along the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge of the covering panel (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44), wherein optionally, at least one receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) extends along at least 50%, optionally at least 80% and further optionally at least 90% of the length of the longitudinal edge and / or the transverse edge.

19. Covering plate (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) according to claim 17 or 18, wherein The receiving portion (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) is connected to the coupling edge (50, 60; 51; 52; 53, 63; 54, 64) in a plane perpendicular to each other includes: a substantially circular segment, the radius of which is optionally in the range of from 2.5 mm to 10 mm, further optionally from 3.5 mm to 8 mm, and even further optionally from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm, or A generally rectangular geometric shape, with a length optionally in the range from 10 mm to 25 mm, and further optionally with a width in the range from 0.2 mm to 5 mm.

20. A covering panel (30, 40; 31; 34, 44) according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein The receiving portion (70; 71; 74) comprises at least one retaining structure (80; 81; 84) for retaining the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24), wherein optionally, the retaining structure (80; 81; 84) is a protrusion configured to engage with the at least one heating and / or cooling element (20; 21; 24).

21. A covering panel (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein: The receiving part (70; 71; 72; 73; 74) is at least partially lined with metal, wherein the metal is optionally based on aluminum.

22. A covering panel (30, 40; 31; 32; 33, 43; 34, 44) according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein The coupling structure (90a, 90b; 93a, 93b; 94a, 94b) is arranged between the receiving portion (70; 73; 74) and the surface (1000) on which the cover plates (30, 40; 33, 43; 34, 44) are regularly arranged, or wherein The receiving portion (71; 72) is arranged between a surface (1000) on which the cover plate (31; 32) is regularly arranged and the coupling structure (91a; 92a).

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