ULTRASONIC VIBRATION-ASSISTED SELF-DRYING FLOOR COVERING MODULE

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular floor covering element that accelerates the movement of water reaching the top surface during use on wet surfaces, without the need for additional cleaning water to be applied to the surface. The module comprises a load-bearing lower body (2), a load-bearing upper covering plate (1), a vibrating element (4) that transmits mechanical vibration to the upper plate itself, elastic vibration separators (3) that limit vibration loss, a water channeling structure (5) with channels starting from different surface areas and converging in a common drainage direction, a low-level internal module water collection channel (6) and a drainage outlet (7). The upper covering plate (1) is held in place within a circumferential retaining frame (16) by a flexible circumferential separation and sealing strip (17). The vibrating element (4) is preferably piezoelectric and is connected directly to the upper plate or via a vibration transmission plate (12). An optional moisture or water sensing element (8) and control unit (9) activate the system when the surface is wet.Multiple modules can be connected to the intermodule connection channel (14) and the common drain line (15). This aims to reduce the time the water remains on the surface and the associated risk of slipping.

Description

1 TARIFF ULTRASONIC VIBRATION-ASSISTED SELF-DRYING FLOORING MODULE Technical Area The invention relates to the field of building and floor covering technologies. Specifically, the invention concerns the use of 5 by moving the water droplets and thin layer of water on its surface through mechanical vibration Modular system capable of carrying pedestrian / user loads and directing them to evacuation via guided channels. It relates to a floor covering element. State of the Art Sloping the surface to drain water from wet surfaces, installing a floor drain, and 10 using drainage channels, applying non-slip surfaces, heating the floor, or airing the surface It is known that blowing into the water is the solution. Passive solutions rely primarily on gravity and natural forces to control the movement of water. While allowing it to evaporate, heating and air blowing solutions save additional energy, space, and maintenance. It may require. On gently sloping, wide, or locally depressions, a thin film of water and small droplets reach the surface at 15°C. It can hold on for a long time. This reduces the risk of slipping, lime and dirt marks, and cleaning. This can increase the need. In contrast, simply increasing the surface slope; architectural elevation, Accessibility, door opening, and cladding thickness are not feasible in every application. Piezoelectric and similar vibration transducers generate mechanical vibrations in various technical fields. It is used for this purpose. However, in a flooring element that carries pedestrian and equipment loads; 20 Separation of the vibrating surface from the lower body in terms of vibration, the load-bearing capacity of the upper plate. held in place underneath, the vibration source protected from water, and the vibration-driven motion The solution lies in directing the water into a collection channel instead of letting it scatter randomly. CN104612364B was encountered in the literature search conducted in the known state of the art. Document number [number] describes a self-cleaning floor consisting of multiple floor tiles; some 25 Ultrasonic generators located under the tiles are placed in the gaps between adjacent tiles. a water leak pipe, water supply and drain switches connected to this pipe, and a controller that manages them. This is explained via a microcontroller. In the relevant document, the surface is first exposed to the water supply line. It is deliberately moistened, and the water on the surface is ultrasonically agitated to perform the cleaning. It is then discharged through a pipe system. 30 Another finding encountered in the literature review conducted on the known state of the art is... Document CN102934969B describes a sweeping and washing machine connected to a mobile main machine. Heading; clean water tank, water supply pump, washing chamber, ultrasonic vibrator, scraper The unit is a floor sweeping-washing machine that includes a return pump and a dirty water tank. 2 It is explained in the relevant document that the ultrasonic vibrator cleans the water in the washing head. This creates an effect; the dirty water is also pumped into the tank. Consequently, in the known state of the art, the load-bearing upper cladding plate carries the load from the supporting lower section. separated from the housing by elastic vibration isolators, the vibration element is attached to the top plate or its vibration at least two 5s starting from different top surface areas, mechanically connected to the transfer plate where the water diversion channel merges with the lower-level module internal collection channel and the upper structural in which the plate is held within a circumferential retaining frame by a flexible separating and sealing strip. It does not explain the combination. Purpose of the Invention The main purpose of the invention is to remove 10% of the surface residue during use without the need to additionally apply cleaning water to the surface. without simply waiting for the water present to evaporate, the top coating plate itself reducing droplet adhesion and water retention through transmitted high-frequency or ultrasonic mechanical vibrations. a floor covering that transports material to the module's internal drainage area via an oriented surface geometry The goal is to introduce the module. The purpose of the invention is to limit the loss of vibration energy to the supporting floor, by placing the upper plate laterally 15 to securely contain electrical components in a sealed volume, preventing tampering. to protect, only run the wetted module as needed, and share multiple modules. to connect them in the discharge line. The other purpose of the invention is to produce water separately for cleaning or to draw water in with a machine, instead of... During use, the water available in the load-bearing module is controlled by vibration and surface 20 Its geometry allows it to be directed towards evacuation. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Showing the components of the floor covering module and their arrangement relative to each other. Exploded three-dimensional view. Figure 2: Top plate of the floor covering module, vibration transmission, elastic separation and sealing 25 A cross-sectional three-dimensional view showing the preservation relationship. Figure 3: Example layout of water diversion microchannels, collection channel, and discharge outlet. A top-down three-dimensional view showing the scene. Figure 4: Multiple flooring modules connected to a common control and drainage system. Three-dimensional view of the example application. 30 Figure 5: Protective housing space within the carrier lower body, for sealing, inspection and A three-dimensional view showing the driver's layout. Figure 6: Functional diagram of the humidity sensing element, control unit, driver, and vibration element. Schematic view showing the connection. 3 Explanation of References in Figures 1. Top coating plate 2. Carrier lower body 3. Elastic vibration isolator 4. Vibration element 5 5. Water diversion structure / microchannel 6. Water collection channel 7. Evacuation exit 8. Moisture or water sensing element 9. Control unit 10 10. Driver and electrical power supply connection. 11. Protective enclosure gap 12. Vibration transmission plate 13. Sealing element 14. Intermodule connection channel 15 15. Common evacuation line 16. Environmental retaining frame 17. Flexible circumferential separation and sealing strip 18. Mechanical coupling layer 19. Low voltage converter 20 Detailed Description of the Invention The subject of the invention is a floor covering module; a top covering plate (1) that supports the load-bearing capacity. a carrier lower body (2) that sits on the ground or is fixed to the ground, the upper cover plate (1) elastic that supports under load while separating the carrier lower body (2) in terms of vibration. Vibration separators (3) are attached to the lower surface of the top cover plate (1) or to the vibration transmission plate 25 (12) at least one vibrating element that vibrates the top cover plate itself by mechanical connection. (4), water channeling starting from different regions of the upper surface and converging in the common discharge direction. structure (5), at least one intra-module water collection channel (6) to which this structure is connected to the flow and water It includes at least one exhaust outlet (7) that transmits outside the module. Top coating plate (1); ceramic, porcelain, natural or artificial stone, glass-ceramic, metal, polymer 30 composite, mineral composite or an equivalent material suitable for wet floor use It can be produced. The top coating plate (1) can be in one piece or with a top surface layer. It can also be a multilayer structure consisting of a vibration transmission plate (12) located underneath. The top surface of the plate provides sliding resistance in such a way as not to disrupt the water guidance structure (5). It may have tissue. 35 4 The carrier lower body (2) connects the module to the ground and the vertical to the upper cladding plate (1). It enables the transfer of loads to the ground. Vibration element (4), control unit inside the lower housing (2). (9) and a protective housing space (11) where electrical connections can be placed may be found. Cover joints, cable passages and other openings of the protective housing cavity (11) It is sealed against water ingress with sealing elements (13). 5 The top cover plate (1) is positioned inside the circumferential retaining frame (16). The circumferential retaining frame The frame (16) limits the lateral displacement of the plate under pedestrian load and vibration. Upper Flexible circumferential separation between the cladding plate (1) and the circumferential retaining frame (16) and The sealing strip (17) limits the entry of water into the lower body while the plate vibrates. It forms an elastic connection that won't completely lock in place. 10 Elastic vibration separators (3), top cover plate (1) or vibration transmission plate (12) at the corners, around, in the central support areas, or a combination of these It can be fitted with elastomer, silicone, rubber, spring polymer, elastic metal or equivalent vibration. Insulating material can be used. The number, stiffness, and placement of separators determine the load-bearing capacity. will carry safely, limit plate deflection and transfer vibration energy to the carrier lower body (2) 15 It is chosen in a way that will reduce its transmission. The vibration element (4) is preferably a piezoelectric transducer; however, electromechanical or a magnetostrictive transducer can also be used. The vibrating element (4) is on the top cover plate. (1) to the bottom surface or vibration transmission plate (12), through the mechanical coupling layer (18) It is connected. Mechanical coupling layer (18), curing adhesive, thin coupling plate, compression 20 It may be an equivalent coupling structure suitable for connection or vibration transmission. Thus The mechanical movement produced by the transducer is transferred to the upper surface without creating a connection gap. A module may contain one or more vibrating elements (4). Multiple elements may be placed on top The plates can be driven simultaneously, separately, or sequentially by distributing the load across different areas. (Work) frequency; depends on plate material, thickness, module size, support points and water 25 It is selected according to the orientation geometry. In an example application, it is in the range of 20 kHz to 200 kHz. Ultrasonic driving can be used. The surface vibration amplitude and pulse duration determine the water's performance. rather than atomization, it involves resolving the droplet contact line and channeling the droplets into the channels. It is kept at a level that will enable participation. Water diversion structures (5); linear, curved, radial, herringbone, branching or mesh-shaped 30 It can consist of microchannels, grooves, micro-slopes, or a combination of these. The cross-section of the microchannels shows the slope progressing along the channel toward the water collection channel (6) or It can include graduated depth. In a non-restrictive application, the channel depth is between 0.05 mm and 3 mm. Channel width can be selected between 0.2 mm and 5 mm. Channels can be created integrated with the surface. or it may be found in a thin orientation layer subsequently bonded to the surface. 35 Water channeling structure (5), water whose mobility is increased by vibration into one or more water collection points It delivers to the channel (6). The water collection channel (6) can extend along at least one edge of the module, It can be environmental or arranged as a local collection chute. Channel bottom drainage. The drain outlet (7) can be sloped towards the drain (7) to the floor drain, to the joint drain, It can be connected to the intermodule connection channel (14) or to the common drain line (15). 5 In the preferred application, the water diverting structure (5) has at least two channels, the upper surface is separated from each other. It starts from different regions and opens into the same water collection channel (6) as separate stream branches. Water The base of the collection channel (6) is at a lower elevation than the inlets where the channels open into the collection channel. It is arranged and descends towards the discharge outlet (7). The module's flow connections operate in the discharge direction; 10. A water supply switch or water injection line must be provided to deliberately wet the top surface. It is not mandatory. The top coating plate (1) does not have to be entirely horizontal. The plate surface is microchannel A low-angle slope may be present on the base or collection channel base. This allows the weight to be distributed evenly. Vibration is used in conjunction with the effect. The basic working principle of the invention is to heat water to vaporize it. no, the purpose is to reduce the time the water remains on the surface and direct it towards drainage; therefore, an electric 15 A heater is not required. Optional humidity or water sensing element (8); resistive, capacitive, optical or equivalent It detects the water on the surface by sensing principle. The sensing element (8) is connected to the control unit (9) is connected. The control unit (9) transmits vibration through the driver and electrical supply connection (10). element (4) in intervals of pulses or in different regions in sequence for a specified period of time 20 It can be activated by causing it to vibrate. This way, only the module or area containing water is activated. Safe low voltage can be supplied to the module in the wet area; low voltage converter (19) module It can be located outside. Driver and electrical supply connection (10), low voltage Using the energy it receives from the transducer (19), the vibration element (4) needs high It generates or transmits a frequency electrical signal. Electrical components protective housing 25 The cavity (11) is separated from the surroundings by sealing elements (13). When multiple floor covering modules are placed side by side, each module has a drain outlet (7), The modules can be connected to the common drain line (15) via the intermodule connection channel (14). Control and supply connections can also be connected to a common control unit (9). Top cover plate (1) is attached detachably via the circumferential retaining frame (16) and the vibration element 30 (4), sensing element (8), elastic separators (3) and sealing elements (13, 17) Access to maintenance is available. The invention is not limited to square tile shapes; rectangular, polygonal, strip, tile, step surface or It can be implemented in specially shaped modules adapted to the architectural context. The size and components of the modules The number can be scaled according to the load, coating material, and discharge capacity. 35

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to the drainage of water that reaches the upper surface during use on wet surfaces. It is a floor covering module that accelerates movement; its feature is: • lower carrier body resting on the ground or fixed to the ground (2), • top cover plate (1) that carries the load, 5 • to the lower surface of the mentioned top coating plate (1) or with the top coating plate (1) mechanically connected to the connected vibration transmission plate (12) by the top cover at least one vibrating element (4) that vibrates the plate (1) in the ultrasonic frequency region, • positioned between the top cover plate (1) and the carrier lower body (2) supporting the plate (1) under load and transferring the vibration energy to the carrier lower body 10 (2) at least one elastic vibration separator that limits transmission (3), • starting from different regions of the usage surface of the top coating plate (1) A water diversion structure that directs water to a common discharge direction and contains at least two channels. (5), • the mentioned channels are flow-connected and these channels collect water 15 at least one of the entrance areas into which the canal (6) opens has a lower elevation base than the entrance areas. Internal water collection channel (6), • at least one drain outlet (7) that conveys the water from the water collection channel (6) to the outside of the module, • allowing the upper cover plate (1) to vibrate while lateral displacement limiting environmental conservative framework (16), 20 • positioned between the top cover plate (1) and the circumferential retaining frame (16) Flexible circumferential separation that restricts the passage of water to the carrier lower body (2) and sealing strip (17) It is characterized by its inclusion.

2. A floor covering module conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; mechanical vibration resistance top coating 25 piezoelectric, electromechanical and / or magnetostrictive vibration to transmit to the plate (1) It contains a vibration element (4) consisting of a transducer.

3. A floor covering module conforming to claim 1 or 2, the feature of which is; the top covering plate (1) Suitable for operation between 20 kHz and 200 kHz to provide ultrasonic vibration. It contains element (4). 30 4. A flooring module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-3, and whose characteristic is: vibration resistance. to transfer and distribute the mechanical vibration obtained from element (4) to the top cover plate (1) to mount the vibration transmission plate (12) and the vibration element (4) to the upper cover plate (1) or It includes a mechanical coupling layer (18) that connects to the vibration transmission plate (12). 7 5. A floor covering module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-4, and whose characteristic is: top coating. while supporting the plate (1) under load, the vibration energy is transferred to the carrier lower body (2) to reduce transmission of the top cover plate (1) or vibration transmission plate (12) Elastic vibration isolators (3) are positioned in corner, perimeter and / or point support areas. It includes. 5 6. A flooring module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-5, and whose characteristic is; resistance to vibration. To direct the water, whose mobility has been increased, into the water collection channel (6), linear, curved, radial, branching, arranged in a herringbone and / or net pattern and progressing along the channel's base slope and / or includes a water redirection structure (5) containing microchannels with stepped depth.

7. A flooring module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-6, and whose feature is: water redirection 10 At least one of the top cover plate (1) to convey the water coming from the structure (5) to the discharge outlet (7). channel of water redirection structure (5) extending along the edge or around the base of the water redirection structure Water collection channel (6) located at a lower elevation than the inlets and sloping towards the discharge outlet (7) It includes.

8. A floor covering module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-7, and whose characteristic is; top covering 15 to determine the presence of water on the plate (1) and to check the operation of the vibrating element (4). to do so, at least one moisture or water sensing element (8), control unit (9) and driver and It includes an electrical supply connection (10).

9. A floor covering module that complies with claim 8, and whose feature is; the vibration element (4) is protected from moisture or water. Depending on the signal received from the sensing element (8), pulses of a certain duration and / or intervals 20 It includes a control unit (9) configured to operate in this state.

10. A floor covering module that conforms to either of the requirements 8-9, and whose characteristic is electrical. A protective casing is created inside the carrier lower body (2) to protect the components against water ingress. enclosure gap (11) and the enclosure gap that closes against water ingress It contains a sealing element (13). 25 11. A floor covering module that conforms to any of the requirements 8-10, and whose characteristic is: wet The carrier sub-body is designed to provide low voltage to the floor covering module located in the volume. (2) is that it includes a low voltage converter (19) located outside.

12. A flooring module that conforms to any of the requirements 1-11, and whose characteristic is: having multiple Drainage 30 to direct the water collected in the floor covering module to a common drainage area. intermodular connection of the outlet (7) with the discharge outlets of neighboring modules It includes a connecting channel (14) and / or a common drain line (15).

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