Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L23/00—Cleaning footwear
  • A47L23/22—Devices or implements resting on the floor for removing mud, dirt, or dust from footwear
  • A47L23/26—Mats or gratings combined with brushes ; Mats
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L23/00—Cleaning footwear
  • A47L23/22—Devices or implements resting on the floor for removing mud, dirt, or dust from footwear
  • A47L23/26—Mats or gratings combined with brushes ; Mats
  • A47L23/266—Mats

Definitions

• the present patent application for industrial invention relates to a modular doormat and to a kit for making said doormat.
• the field of the present invention is that of the doormats used in the threshold of a house for cleaning the shoes by rubbing the sole of the shoes on said doormat.
• the same advantages can be also obtained if the doormat and the kit for making said doormat are used for different purposes.
• a doormat is a carpet that is generally made of coconut fibers or synthetic fibers (these materials being very resistant to wear and damage), which is positioned immediately outside or inside the entrance of a house or building, in such a way that users can clean the soles of their shoes before entering the house or the building.
• a doormat has a rectangular shape and a suitable size according to the dimensions of the entrance of the building or house where it is to be used.
• a doormat used in front of the entrance of a supermarket or a department store will be larger than a doormat used in front of the entrance of an apartment.
• the dimensions of the doormat also depend on the number of individuals that simultaneously walk over the doormat. In supermarkets or public places, for example, multiple individuals can enter the facilities and therefore a doormat with suitable dimensions must be used to cover the entrance area completely. Consequently, in view of the different dimensions of the entrance areas and of the different needs of purchasers, doormat manufacturers must necessarily produce multiple types of doormats with different dimensions and shapes.
• doormat manufacturers In order to reduce the time and the cost of the doormats produced according to the customers requirements, doormat manufacturers usually make multiple doormats with different shapes and dimensions to satisfy the needs of multiple customers.
• the inventive solution proposes a “cut-it- yourself” doormat that can be cut by the user. Otherwise said, after purchasing the doormat, customers can cut the doormat in such a way to obtain a“DIY” doormat with the desired dimensions and shape.
• such a solution provides for purchasing a product (doormat) that is not completely used, and therefore such a solution is impaired by the“waste” of material.
• US2017/326810 discloses a multi-layer mat comprising at least two layers that are ultrasonically welded.
• JPS5047658 discloses a mat suitable for being used to clean shoes with stiletto heels.
• the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art by disclosing a doormat that can adjust to the needs of any customer or user.
• Another purpose of the present invention is to disclose a doormat that can easily change its size, shape and color, also after being purchased.
• an additional purpose of the present invention is to disclose a doormat that is extremely low-priced.
• the doormat of the invention is defined by claim 1 .
• Fig. 1 is a top view of two modules of the modular doormat according to the invention, in non-assembled condition;
• Fig. 1 A is a top view of two modules of the modular doormat according to the invention, in assembled condition;
• Fig. 2 is a bottom view of two modules of the modular doormat according to the invention, in non-assembled condition;
• Fig. 3 is an axonometric top view of two modules of the modular doormat according to the invention, in assembled condition;
• Fig. 4 is an axonometric bottom view of two modules of the modular doormat according to the invention, in assembled condition;
• Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of the doormat of Fig. 1 A, sectioned along the plane (A-A); said enlarged view illustrates the pin with enlarged head of the fastening means of the first module inserted in the seat of the second module.
• a modular doormat according to the invention is disclosed, which is generally indicated with reference numeral (100).
• the modular doormat (100) of the invention comprises at least one first module (1 ) and at least one second module (2).
• Each module (1 , 2) comprises a first surface (1 1 , 21 ) suitable for facing the ground, and a second surface (12, 22) suitable for facing upwards.
• Each module (1 , 2) has a quadrangular shape, preferably a square shape, and comprises four lateral edges (13, 23).
• each module (1 , 2) comprises protuberances (14, 2) provided on said second surface (12, 2) and suitable for cleaning or drying the shoes, when the shoes are positioned on said second surface (12, 22) of the module (1 , 2) of the modular doormat (100).
• Each module (1 , 2) comprises a set of seats (15, 25) disposed on said first surface (1 1 , 21 ) and in the vicinity of said lateral edge (13, 23).
• each module (1 , 2) comprises a set of tabs (16, 26) that protrude laterally from said at least one lateral edge (13, 23); each tab (16, 26) comprises a first surface (16a, 26a) suitable for facing the ground, and a second surface (16b, 26b) suitable for facing upwards.
• the tab (16, 26) comprises a fastening means (17, 27) obtained on the second surface (16b, 26b).
• At least one fastening means (17, 27) of a tab (16, 26) of a module must be inserted in one of said seats (15, 25) of the other module (1 , 2).
• the fastening means (17, 27) are of fit-in coupling type.
• the fastening means (17, 27) consist in pins with an enlarged head.
• the seats (15, 25) preferably consist in through holes.
• the protuberances (14, 24), which are suitable for cleaning the sole of the shoes, comprise an set of peg crowns, wherein each crown comprises a set of pegs (P) that project from the second surface (12, 22) of the module (1. 2) .
• a through hole is obtained in the center of each peg crown of the protuberances (14, 24).
• the through holes in the center of the module (1 , 2) permit the outflow of the water, liquids and dirt deposited on the second surface (12, 22) of the module (1 , 2) onto the ground; whereas the through holes near the lateral edge (13, 23) of the module (1 , 2) permit the outflow of the water, liquids and dirt deposited on the second surface (12, 22) of the module (1 , 2) onto the ground, and are additionally used to house the pins with enlarged head of the fastening means (17, 27).
• the peg crowns and the through holes have the same shape and the same dimensions.
• the peg crowns and the through holes are identical.
• the peg crowns of the protuberances (14, 24) and the through holes of the seats (15, 25) are preferably disposed according to a set of lines and columns in orthogonal position.
• the peg crowns and the through holes are equidistant, forming an extremely precise, homogeneous grid of peg crowns and holes.
• each modular doormat (100) comprises a set of ribs (18, 28) disposed on the first surface (1 1 , 21 ) of the module (1 , 2).
• the ribs (18, 28) are suitable for resting on the ground.
• the set of ribs (18, 28) of each module (1 , 2) comprises a first set of parallel ribs and a second set of parallel ribs that are perpendicular to the ribs of the first set.
• the ribs (18, 28) have the same thickness as the tabs (16, 26).
• edges (13, 23) are rectilinear and the tabs (16, 26) are perpendicular to the lateral edge (13, 23) from which they protrude.
• a lateral edge (13) of the first module (1 ) is disposed in adjacent position in contact with a lateral edge (23) of the second module (2).
• the tabs (16, 26) are exclusively disposed along two lateral edges (13, 23) in adjacent position.
• the pin with enlarged head of the fastening means (17, 27) comprises a base portion (B) with a cylindrical shape and a head with a truncated-conical shape (T).
• the pin with enlarged head has an internal axial cavity (C) that ends in an opening obtained in said first surface (16a, 26a) of the tab (16, 26).
• C internal axial cavity
• a user use his/her hands or a tool to cut and remove the tabs (16, 26) that protrude from the lateral edges (13, 23), after the modular doormat (100) is obtained by connecting the modules.
• the present invention also relates to a kit used for making a modular doormat (100).
• the kit comprises at least one module (1 ) with the aforementioned characteristics.
• the user can only change the damaged modules, without having to throw the entire doormat away.
• modules (1 , 2) of the modular doormat (100) can have any color
• a user can combine modules with different colors to obtain any desired image.
• modular doormat (100) is an extremely advantageous solution also for doormat manufacturers.
• doormat manufacturers will no longer need to produce doormats with different size because they can simply combine the modules to obtain a doormat with the desired size, shape, color and image in a very easy and rapid manner.
• the doormat manufacture will not incur in losses because said unsold modules will be used when a customer places an order for any type of doormat.

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