Disposable liquid-binding floor mat
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor mats in wet areas, such as kitchens and lavatories, lack aesthetics, deodorization, water absorption, self-adhesiveness, and compactness, requiring frequent manual cleaning and being prone to being kicked off due to height differences.
Innovation Solution
A disposable liquid-binding floor mat with a water penetration layer, a hydrophilic water absorption layer, a water-proof layer, and a self-adhesive layer, integrated into a non-sealed edge structure, featuring a dark camouflage pattern for visual concealment of watermarks, and aromatic deodorization, using water-proof polyethylene or polypropylene films and self-adhesive materials for effective liquid isolation and adhesion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a basin-like object is provided to collect liquid, then liquid collection capability is improved, but the floor mat becomes easily kicked off due to height difference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the basin-like structure from the floor mat design. Instead of collecting liquid in a raised basin, the liquid is absorbed directly into the mat's layers, eliminating the height difference that causes users to kick the mat.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses thin film structures for the waterproof and absorption layers, creating a low-profile mat that lies flat on the floor surface, preventing accidental kicking while maintaining liquid collection through absorption rather than containment.
2Strength
If a thick skid-proof layer is provided for shock absorption, then shock absorption capability is improved, but the floor mat becomes easily kicked off due to increased height
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the thick shock-absorbing skid-proof layer from the design. Shock absorption is achieved through the combined compression resistance of the waterproof and absorption layers rather than a dedicated thick cushioning layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material structures where the waterproof layer and absorption layer work together to provide both structural support and shock absorption, eliminating the need for a separate thick skid-proof layer.
3Reliability
If manual cleaning is performed periodically, then floor cleanliness is maintained, but manpower is wasted and facility access is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The floor mat performs self-cleaning through its absorption layers that automatically capture and contain liquids and debris. The disposable nature allows the mat to be replaced rather than cleaned, eliminating manual cleaning requirements and facility closures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable floor mat that is replaced when soiled rather than cleaned. This eliminates the need for periodic manual cleaning and facility access restrictions, as each mat is used until saturation and then discarded.
4Area of stationary object
If existing floor mats are used, then basic floor coverage is provided, but they lack aesthetics, deodorization, and effective water absorption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional materials in layered construction: a waterproof layer for liquid barrier, an absorption layer for liquid uptake and deodorization, and a patterned surface layer for aesthetics. This composite structure provides comprehensive functionality beyond basic floor coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
Different layers of the floor mat have specialized properties: the surface layer provides aesthetic camouflage patterns, the middle layer provides deodorization and absorption, and the bottom layer provides waterproofing. Each layer is optimized for its specific function.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The floor mat is easy to clean, visually appealing, effectively absorbs water, self-adhesive, and compact, preventing watermarks from being easily noticed and reducing manual cleaning needs, while maintaining stability and preventing accidental kicking.
Implementation Method 1
a water penetration layer (101), a water absorption layer (201), a water-proof layer (301) and a self-adhesive layer (401) which are combined into an integrated non-sealed edge structure
Implementation Method 2
The water absorption layer is made of a hydrophilic thin plate and is superimposed between the water penetration layer and the water-proof layer
Implementation Method 3
The water-proof layer is made of a water-proof film and is superimposed between the water absorption layer and the self-adhesive layer
Implementation Method 4
The self-adhesive layer is made of a self-adhesive material and is superimposed below the water-proof layer
Data Source
AI summary
A disposable liquid-binding floor mat includes a water penetration layer, a water absorption layer, a water-proof layer and a self-adhesive layer. The water penetration layer is a thin piece of non-woven fabric and is superimposed on the water absorption layer. The water absorption layer is made of a hydrophilic thin plate and is superimposed between the water penetration layer and the water-proof layer. The water-proof layer is made of a water-proof film material and is superimposed between the water absorption layer and the self-adhesive layer. The self-adhesive layer is made of a self-adhesive material and is superimposed below the water-proof layer. The water penetration layer, the water absorption layer, the water-proof layer and the self-adhesive layer are bonded as an integrated non-sealed edge structure, and a deodorant is added into the water absorption layer.