Work area cover panel with fastening system

Abstract

Work Area Cover Panel with Fastening System. The invention relates to a cover panel for covering work areas, comprising two outer sheets (1) of corrugated plastic joined together, made of corrugated polypropylene, polyethylene, fiberglass, or PVC, where each of the outer sheets (1) is provided with 1 to 20 eyelets or perforations (3) on each side of the panel, located at a distance of 0-300 mm (millimeters) or less from the outer edge of the panel, said eyelets or perforations (3) having different geometries and sizes. Thanks to the panel's properties, it is possible to create a floor or surface protection system that offers reliable protection, with a fastening system, anti-slip, water-resistant, and fire-retardant properties, thus optimizing installation and removal costs and promoting reuse. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Work area cover panel with fastening system Object of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates, as indicated by the title of the invention, to a cover panel for covering work areas, which is quick, easy to install / uninstall and versatile in order to provide safe and effective protection to workers and the protected surface thanks to its water resistance, its fire retardancy, its impact resistance and a fastening system which adapts to a variety of situations.

[0002] The present invention is characterized by the material from which the panels are made and by the fact that they are provided with means (perforations) which allow the joining between said panels, and their subsequent separation, in a simple and efficient manner.

[0003] Therefore, the present invention falls within the scope of materials used to cover work area surfaces, loading, unloading during interior and exterior construction, whether in the shipbuilding industry or on land. State of the art of the invention

[0004] In the current state of the art, when it is necessary to protect surfaces or floors in work areas, multi-layered protective sheets are used, particularly on construction sites, which offer limited impact resistance, relative impermeability, and low resistance to weather conditions. These films can be made of plastic, corrugated paper, or wood.

[0005] Other solutions based on temporary protective rolls made of polyester are also known, which offer some resistance to permeability, but very low resistance to impacts, punctures and / or transfer of liquids from one side of the protection to the other.

[0006] The aforementioned solutions offered on the market only partially fulfill the intended objective, and not effectively with regard to the primary goal of protecting personnel and the worksite. They are also unsuitable for the traffic of pallet trucks or forklifts, as they lack a secure and effective restraint system to hold them together while allowing the passage of people, pallet trucks, or forklifts. Finally, they generate high operating costs due to the additional time required for installation and dismantling, exposing personnel to greater inherent work-related risks and extending the project duration.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art by creating a floor or surface protection system that offers reliable protection, with a fixing system, anti-slip, water-resistant, fire-retardant, thus optimizing installation and dismantling costs and promoting reuse, while also contributing to the environment.

[0008] The details of this invention are described below. Description of the invention

[0009] The present invention relates to a cover panel for covering work areas, which is easy to install, remove, and reuse, ensuring the protection and safety of the environment and workers thanks to its secure fixing holes distributed near the outer edge and said fixing holes having different shapes and geometries. The cover panels have anti-slip properties, are water-resistant, and fire-retardant.

[0010] The present invention relates to a cover panel for covering work areas, comprising two outer sheets of corrugated plastic joined together, made of corrugated polypropylene or polyethylene, such as HDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, or LDPE, or of fiberglass or PVC, characterized in that each of the outer sheets is provided with 1 to 20 eyelets or perforations on each side of the panel, located at a distance less than or equal to 300 millimeters from the outer edge of the panel, said eyelets or perforations having different geometries and sizes.

[0011] Advantageously, the eyelets or perforations are of circular or polygonal shape, such as triangular, square, rectangular or heptagonal, where these eyelets or perforations can reach a size of 150 millimeters, from their center corresponding to the nearest outer point.

[0012] Advantageously, the parallel outer sheets are spaced up to 30 millimeters apart, and are joined arranged perpendicularly, in a diamond or grid structure or 100% injection molded.

[0013] Advantageously, sheets, perpendicular to these external sheets, are made so that they have in their composition a fire-retardant product to varying degrees according to the needs of the project.

[0014] Advantageously, the dimensions of the panel vary in length from 0.5 to 3.0 m, and in width from 0.5 to 2.0 m.

[0015] The panel is composed of two parallel outer sheets that can be spaced up to 30 millimeters (mm) apart. These sheets are joined together by other sheets, also made of corrugated polypropylene or polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, LDPE) or fiberglass or PVC, arranged perpendicularly, in a diamond pattern, or in a grid or lattice structure. In cases where traffic and weight on The panels are important, the sheets can also be injection molded up to 100%.

[0016] The dimensions of the panels may vary in length from 0.5 to 3.0 m, and in width from 0.5 to 2.0 m, these measurements may in no case be considered limiting.

[0017] The levels of fireproofing vary to different degrees depending on the needs of the project, as well as the climatic conditions to which the panel is exposed (sun, rain, maximum and minimum temperatures), as well as the stipulated time within which the sheets are expected to be positioned fulfilling their protective function.

[0018] The panel of the invention has a fastening system provided by prefabricated perforations which are distributed on each side of the panel, where these perforations allow the joining of the panels by means of flanges or similar elements, guaranteeing the joining between the panels.

[0019] The number of perforations varies from 1 to 20 per side of the panel and is located at a distance of 0 to 300 mm from the outer edge of the panel.

[0020] The shape and size of these holes vary according to the field, the activity and the exposure conditions of the material - climatic, traffic, weight to be supported, tension of the materials, etc. - and can take circular or polygonal shapes, or triangular, square, rectangular, heptagonal, etc.

[0021] These perforations can have a size of up to 150 mm from their center corresponding to the nearest external point.

[0022] Finally, the perforations also facilitate the portability of the plates, assembly and storage, thus facilitating the reuse of the material.

[0023] The panel makes it possible to protect loading and unloading platforms, as well as industrial or construction floors inside and outside, even non-horizontal surfaces such as walls, partitions, columns and / or fragile parts must be kept intact, such as works of art, windows, decorations, equipment and installations.

[0024] In a second embodiment, the covering panels of the invention are made of corrugated plastic, which is a crystalline thermoplastic obtained by polymerizing propylene or ethylene, as appropriate. Its properties allow it to be printed, embossed, cut, and assembled in various ways. Due to its strength, durability, and low weight, this sheet is a superior alternative to other materials such as cardboard, hardboard, metals, wood, and other partially or fully injected plastics.

[0025] It possesses the following properties:

[0026] - High melting point plastic

[0027] - Resistant to shocks and high temperatures

[0028] - Natural tints, white and color

[0029] - Low moisture absorption coefficient

[0030] - High shock absorption coefficient

[0031] - Aromatic barrier

[0032] - Chemical resistance to acids, oils, and paints.

[0033] - Ability to be thermoformed

[0034] - Waterproof, flexible and lightweight

[0035] - Non-toxic

[0036] - Recyclable

[0037] - Reusable

[0038] The cover panels that are the subject of the invention offer great versatility which includes ease of transport and handling during the assembly of the protective layer, in addition to the security obtained by the fixing system obtained by the eyelets designed and the fastening elements which fix the units in a practical and secure manner, which allows for agile assembly and disassembly and relocation in case of movement and / or reuse of the panels.

[0039] Thanks to the fact that the cover panels have a large number of perforations of different shapes and sizes, water drainage is facilitated under extreme conditions. These perforations also facilitate stacking and handling of the panels, as well as their assembly and disassembly for reuse. By joining the end sheets in various ways, depending on the shape used, the transport speed on the panel can be increased.

[0040] Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific terms used in this document have the meaning normally understood by a person skilled in the art to which this invention relates. In the practical application of the present invention, methods, materials, and dimensions similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used.

[0041] In the description, the word "includes" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical features, additions, components, or steps. For experts in the field, other objects, advantages, and features of the invention will become apparent partly from the description and partly from the practical use of the invention. Explanation of the figures

[0042] To supplement the description that is being prepared and to facilitate a better understanding of the features of the invention, a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof is attached as part As an integral part of the said description, a set of drawings in which, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been depicted:

[0043] [Fig-1] is a partial representation of a panel which is the subject of the invention.

[0044] [Fig.2] represents a detail of one of the eyelets or perforations located nearby The face can be 0 to 300 mm in diameter. The perforation can extend up to 150 mm from the center of the figure to the nearest outer point, and circular, polygonal, or combinations of these shapes are possible. A circular eyelet is shown in the example.

[0045] [Fig.3] shows a plan view of the panel with examples of eyelets The perforations vary in shape and location, from 0 to 300 mm from the outer edge of the panel. The number of perforations varies from 1 to 20 per face. The number of eyelets is counted on one side of the panel; it is not included in the count of eyelets on adjacent sides. For example, if the south face has 20 eyelets, the east and west faces have 0 eyelets.

[0046] [Fig. 4] shows a possible way of joining two adjacent panels. The eyelets Circulars are used figuratively in the example.

[0047] [Fig.5] shows the different forms of joining the sheets joined by others sheets, arranged perpendicularly a), in diamond b) grid structure c) or 100% injection molded (d). Preferred realization of the invention

[0048] In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

[0049] In [Fig. 1] we can observe that the panel which is the subject of the invention comprises two outer sheets 1 of corrugated plastic and joined together by means of cross sections 2 to the outer sheets, both made of corrugated polypropylene or polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, LDPE) or fiberglass or PVC.

[0050] Each of the sheets is provided with eyelets 3 arranged near the faces, in an area which is less than or equal to 300 mm (millimeters) from each face, which, in a possible and non-limiting case, can reach a diameter of 150 mm (millimeters), as shown in [Fig.2] by way of example.

[0051] The number of eyelets can also vary between 1 and 20 on each side of the plate, depending on the project requirements, based on the stress to which they are exposed by traffic, liquid drainage, sun exposure, friction, rubbing, etc., and will also depend on the constraints of the project itself, for example: the amount of dust or debris in the construction area, exposure to chemicals or paints, etc., which allows for more efficient performance.

[0052] Figure 3 shows a cover panel provided with various eyelets 3 arranged in the perforation area < 300 mm (millimeters) on each face. Eyelets of various shapes are used figuratively for the sake of example.

[0053] In [Fig. 4], it can be seen that the panels are joined together by means of flanges 4, the ends of which, passing through eyelets 3, are joined together. The use of flanged joints does not preclude other forms of joining and does not limit the invention, as the type of means used in joining the panels is not the subject of this invention.

[0054] On [Fig.5] we can observe the different forms adopted by the intermediate sheets joining the end sheets 1, which, in one possible embodiment, can be perpendicular sheets, as shown in option a), or diamond-shaped as shown in option b), or in the form of a grid or lattice as shown in option c) or in cases where the traffic and weight on the panel are significant, the sheets can be injection molded up to 100%, as shown in option d).

[0055] 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, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Demands

1. Cover panel for covering work areas, comprising two outer sheets (1) of corrugated plastic joined together made of corrugated polypropylene or polyethylene, such as HDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, or LDPE, or of fiberglass or PVC, characterized in that each of the outer sheets (1) is provided with 1 to 20 eyelets or perforations (3) on each side of the panel, located at a distance less than or equal to 300 millimeters from the outer edge of the panel, said eyelets or perforations (3) having different geometries and sizes.

2. Cover panel for covering work areas according to claim 1, characterized in that the eyelets or perforations (3) are of circular or polygonal shape, such as triangular, square, rectangular or heptagonal, where these eyelets or perforations (3) can reach a size of 150 millimeters, from their center corresponding to the nearest outer point.

3. Cover panel for covering work areas according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the parallel outer sheets (1) are spaced up to 30 millimeters apart, and are joined together by other sheets arranged perpendicularly, in a diamond or grid structure or 100% injection molded.

4. Cover panel for covering work areas according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that sheets, perpendicular to these external sheets (1), are made so that they have in their composition a fire-retardant product to varying degrees according to the needs of the project.

5. Cover panel for covering work areas according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the dimensions of the panel vary in length from 0.5 to 3.0 m, and in width from 0.5 to 2.0 m.

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