Synthetic vertical garden

Abstract

Synthetic vertical garden The invention relates to a synthetic vertical garden comprising a frame (1) on which are fixed a set of leaves (4, 5) formed from recycled tires and on which is applied a photocatalytic nanotechnology that purifies the air in contact by the action of sunlight or artificial light, the frame (1) being suspended from a wall or facing by means of hooks (6), additional elements can also be used such as branches fixed on the frame and new leaves are fixed on said branches. It allows the reuse of dismantled tires, the purification of the ambient air, high durability, low maintenance and achieves a deterrent effect on vandalism. Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Synthetic vertical garden Subject of the invention

[0001] The object of the present invention, as indicated by the title of the invention, is a synthetic vertical garden composed of a set of panels arranged vertically, which form a wall with three-dimensional floral decoration, where the leaves are made from discarded tires treated, washed, painted and subjected to a final layer of photocatalytic action.

[0002] The present invention is characterized by the special design, configuration and nature of all the elements used, in such a way that a garden for environmental urban beautification is obtained where the reuse of disposable materials is achieved, in addition to favoring the elimination of greenhouse gases that are generated in cities and that are responsible for poor air quality.

[0003] Therefore, the present invention is limited to the scope of systems for removing contaminant gases such as nitrogen oxide, sulfur and carbon oxides, as well as decorative gardens. State of the art of the invention

[0004] The state of the art is familiar with the problem of air pollution in cities or urban environments, mainly from combustion gases emitted by thermal vehicles.

[0005] On the other hand, it is also known that there is a problem of managing already dismantled tires, which sometimes have to be stored in places specially designed for this functionality, with the resulting risk of fire.

[0006] Other uses given to recycled tires are: Asphalting of streets and roads. Safety slabs and sidewalks for playgrounds, sports fields, safer railings, artificial grass, house roofs, acoustic insulation, eco-fuel, shoe soles, however, most of these uses require expensive structural transformation and do not always cover the large supply of used tires.

[0007] It is also necessary to bear in mind the challenges posed by Law 7 of 2022 on Waste and Contaminated Soils for a circular economy, given that this law prohibits the granulation of plastic material, rubber, to sizes smaller than 5 mm due to the contamination of microplastics towards rivers and water sources, under this regulation, synthetic surfaces, playgrounds can no longer be produced, putting Spain in front of a very important challenge of recycling with new innovations approximately 80 thousand tons of waste from end-of-life tires.

[0008] In addition to the problems that exist in urban areas with the paintings and graffiti carried out that clearly degrade the urban environment, without finding alternative means of protection.

[0009] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to simultaneously solve the three problems stated above by developing a synthetic vertical garden such as that described below with which the improvement of air quality is obtained, to be able to use the dismantled tires in a simple manner without major transformations and finally to protect the walls and walls of urban environments. Description of the invention

[0010] The present invention relates to a synthetic vertical garden, namely, we are talking about a garden whose arrangement is different from the horizontal arrangement, which is made with synthetic materials, in particular with dismantled tires.

[0011] The synthetic vertical garden comprises a frame on which are fixed a set of sheets formed from recycled tires and on which is applied a photocatalytic nanotechnology which purifies the air in contact by the action of sunlight or artificial light, the frame being suspended from a wall or facing by means of hooks.

[0012] The sheets, after their treatment and cutting, are painted and subsequently carry, in their last layer, so-called photocatalytic nanotechnology.

[0013] Synthetic photocatalysts such as nanoparticles excite conduction electrons with light. The electric fields activated near the nanoparticles make it possible to convert solar energy into chemical energy and thus purify the air in contact either by the action of the sun or by the action of artificial light.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the frame has a rectangular shape and preferably, but in no way limitingly, has a central cross-section.

[0015] Photocatalytic nanotechnology is applied to recycled tire pieces that have a leaf shape, preferably adopting a color typical of nature, very green or dry leaves.

[0016] The sheets fixed to the frame and, where appropriate, to the central transverse element cover the entire interior space and are fixed by screws or any other means deemed appropriate; the manner in which the sheets are held is not limiting.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the synthetic vertical garden comprises a set of branches fixed to the frame, both on its frame and on which branch leaves are fixed.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the frame is connected in an articulated manner to a fixed frame fixed to a wall or facing where the joint connection between the fixed frame and the frame is effected by means of one or more hinges.

[0019] The synthetic vertical garden which is the subject of the invention is intended to be an urban, environmental and anti-vandalism beautification solution for use in large urban and peripheral areas, both indoors and outdoors: bridges, roundabouts, walls, tunnel entrances, motorways, metro stations, closures for works and public and private car parks.

[0020] In addition, the reuse of used tires is achieved and, therefore, a lower environmental impact is obtained throughout their life cycle. Thanks to the use of photocatalytic nanotechnology, the elimination of greenhouse gases that are generated, especially in cities and which are guilty of the poor quality they generate in them, is promoted. Each square m2 of the synthetic vertical garden object of the invention is equivalent to the attenuation of NOx that an adult tree would do or by working with another equivalent, each 3 m2 of vertical garden is equivalent to eliminating the pollution produced by a gasoline car over a year of circulation (approximately 16,600 km / year).

[0021] Other advantages of the vertical garden are:

[0022] - it has great durability,

[0023] - low maintenance, where the entire surface is self-cleaning with rainwater and

[0024] - acts as a deterrent against vandalism.

[0025] Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used in this specification have the meaning normally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. In practicing the present invention, methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described in the specification may be used.

[0026] In the description, the word "includes" and its variations are not intended to exclude other technical features, additions, components or steps. To those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and features of the invention will be apparent in part from the description and in part from the practice of the invention. Explanation of the figures

[0027] To complete the description which is being carried out and with the object of facilitating a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical embodiment of the latter, is attached as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0028] [Fig.l] shows in three consecutive sequences A), B) and C) the process of formation of the vertical garden.

[0029] [Fig.2] shows a detail of a coat rack in the garden setting.

[0030] [Fig.3] shows a variant of construction of the vertical garden.

[0031] [Fig.4] shows a construction detail when the vertical garden must allow the inscription or access to the wall on which it is mounted. Preferred embodiment of the invention

[0032] In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

[0033] In [Fig. 1] A), it can be seen that the vertical garden comprises a frame 1 which in the embodiment shown has a rectangular shape, the shape of the frame 1 not being limiting. The frame shown comprises a perimeter frame 2 on which a cross-section 3 is arranged.

[0034] The geometry and final shape of the frame are in no way limiting, only functional, given that they must allow it to be suspended from hooks 6 fixed to a wall or facing, in addition to serving as a means on which to fix the pieces of tire in the form of a sheet.

[0035] In [Fig.l] B) it is observed that initially some perimeter sheets 4 are fixed on the frame 2, where the sheets have been obtained from recyclable tires by means of cutting and to which photocatalytic nanotechnology has been applied, they are fixed by means of screws

[0036] In [Fig.l] C) it is observed that on the cross section 3 of the frame 1 certain central sheets 5 are fixed in such a way that the entire interior space delimited by the frame 1 is covered with sheets.

[0037] [Fig.2] shows a possible embodiment of a coat hook 6, which as can be seen, has the shape of a hook, being fixed on one side to the wall or facing where the vertical garden is to be arranged, and on the other hand serving as a suspension element for the frame 1.

[0038] [Fig. 3] shows an optional additional complementary element which has a series of branches 7 fixed by screws or the like to the frame 1, both in its frame 2 and in the transverse element 3, certain branch sheets 8 being fixed on said branches 7.

[0039] In the case where on the facing or wall where one wishes to place the synthetic vertical garden which is the subject of the invention, which must be accessible, one uses a fixed frame 9 on which the frame 1 is fixed in an articulated manner, where the articular connection between the fixed frame 9 and the frame 1 is effected by means of one or more hinges 10.

[0040] The nature of the present invention being sufficiently described, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it should be noted that it may be put into practice in other embodiments which differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also form part of the scope of the invention, provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

Claims

1. Synthetic vertical garden, characterized in that it comprises a frame (1) on which are fixed a set of sheets (4, 5) formed from recycled tires and on which is applied a photocatalytic nanotechnology which purifies the air in contact by the action of sunlight or artificial light, the frame (1) being suspended from a wall or facing by means of hooks (6).

2. Synthetic vertical garden according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (1) has a rectangular shape and comprises a central cross-section (3).

3. Synthetic vertical garden according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a set of branches (7) fixed to the frame (1), both on its frame (2) and on which are fixed branch leaves (8).

4. Synthetic vertical garden according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the frame (1) is connected in an articulated manner to a fixed frame (9) fixed to a wall or facing where the joint connection between the fixed frame (9) and the frame (1) is effected by means of one or more hinges (10).