DE102007011087A1 - Panel for lining surface with at least one liquid channel has first and second channel connecting elements enabling channels of two panels to be connected via connecting elements in liquid-tight, especially water-tight manner - Google Patents

Abstract

The panel (102) has at least one channel (3) for carrying liquid, especially water. A first end of the channel has a first connecting element (30, 130) and a second end has a complementary connecting element (31,131), whereby channels of two panels can be connected via the connecting elements in a liquid-tight, especially water-tight manner. An independent claim is also included for surface cladding with at least two panels.

Description

The The invention relates to a panel for dressing a surface comprising at least one attached to the panel and / or in the panel integrated waterproof channel. The invention further relates a surface covering comprising panels.

It is commonly known on a floor or wall To lay heat exchanger tubes, so as a floor heating or to create a wall heater. The production of a known Underfloor heating is extremely time consuming. In addition, usually a minimum height for a floor heating required, which is an installation makes it difficult in an old building. As an installation effort is significant, installation is usually permanent. In rental apartments or the like is therefore rarely underfloor heating intended.

Especially to use alternative energies, such as for use of solar energy, however, underfloor heating is extra advantageous because lower temperatures are necessary to operate as for operating radiators or similar radiators.

From the DE 37 17 577 A1 is a panel with a wood chips and cement mineral bound middle layer and glued on both sides wood layer known, being inserted into the wood cement board copper heat exchanger tubes, so that a torsionally rigid, heat-transferring plate member is formed.

Out EP 1 094 203 B1 For example, there is known a solar thermal collector roof for buildings which is composed of a plurality of parallel, rectangular plate members as well as channels made of hollow, elongated moldings which communicate with a manifold or collector line via their respective ends.

It Object of the invention, a panel for dressing a surface with at least one liquid-carrying channel to create, the panel can be produced inexpensively is and an area of almost any shape through the panels can be cost-effectively clad. It is Next object of the invention, a cost surface covering to accomplish.

These Task is solved by a panel for disguising a Surface comprising at least one liquid-tight, in particular watertight, channel, with a first end of the channel a first connecting element, a second end of the channel a second, complementary to the first connecting element Has connecting element and channels of two panels by means the fasteners liquid-tight, in particular waterproof, connectable with each other.

Of the at least one channel is separated in one embodiment from the panel made of wire attached to the panel is and can be laid with the panel. The channels are Here example, created from a material which in one Temperature range of a performed fluid, in particular Water, no or only insignificant changes in length experiences. The connection of the channel to the panel is included designed in one embodiment that a change in length due to heat of the panel is compensated. In other Embodiments, the channel is at least partially in one piece designed with the panel.

through the fasteners are two or more panels water-bearing connectable with each other. This allows cladding elements be created in any length. It is for example possible, the panels in specified sizes as Standard parts in large numbers to manufacture, by Rowing individual panels a desired length is obtained.

In an embodiment of the panel are two panels by means of the connecting elements non-destructively releasably connectable with each other. This makes it possible to disguise a floor, for example, in an extract from a rental apartment the Floor covering to be expanded and in a room be reinstalled with different size can be added, where appropriate, additional panels or panels can be omitted.

In a further embodiment of the panel comprises the first connecting element an opening into the channel socket and the second connecting element a complementary nozzle into which the channel empties. Such elements are well known and allow a simple connection, for example a so-called plug-in or Press fitting or a connection by means of compression fitting, two channels.

In a further embodiment of the panel, the socket and / or the nozzle on a seal, in particular an O-ring. O-rings are cost-effective as standard parts for a seal of connections, in particular of connectors with circular Cross section available.

In a further embodiment of the panel, the bushing comprises a groove for engaging a securing ring, in particular a snap ring, wherein the neck has a complementary groove receiving the locking ring. Such a Ver Bonding allows even with an expansion of the elements due to a change in temperature of the guided through the channels liquid a secure connection. In particular, it is possible by a retaining ring to compensate for changes in length due to temperature changes better. In the event of severe temperature fluctuations and / or long distances, additional sliding elements for an interruption are advantageous.

In In another embodiment of the panel, the panel is in plan view designed substantially rectangular, comprising a first end side, on which the first connecting element is arranged is, and one of the first end opposite the second Front side, on which the second connecting element is arranged is. Such cuboid panels have in particular proven for covering floors and the like. to Adaptation to certain surfaces, however, it is conceivable panels to shape in a different form, making an adjustment at niches and the like is possible.

In a further embodiment of the panel, the first and the second end face mutually complementary contact surfaces on. The panels are optically without gaps appealing to each other connectable. Depending on the material of the Panels and / or temperature fluctuation of the guided in the channel Fluids can be a playful connection of the panels to the contact surfaces for a length compensation due to temperature changes be beneficial.

In a further embodiment of the panel have a first and / or a second longitudinal side of the panel complementary to each other Coupling elements, in particular spring and / or groove elements on, over which two panels are connected to each other. Panels are like that easily connectable to each other on the long sides.

In a further embodiment of the panel is the at least one Channel in a groove-shaped recess on a bottom arranged the panel. A surface of the panel is while free for a design. The arrangement at the bottom has the further advantage that by removing the panel an inspection of the channel is easily possible.

In a further embodiment of the panel are at least two channels arranged on an underside of the panel, which by at least a recess are separated from each other. Through the recess a volume of the panel to be heated can be reduced. Further it is possible through the recess, the channels separate from each other.

In a further embodiment of the panel is in the recess Dam material, such as a felt or a nonwoven fabric introduced. At the same time, the panel serves for insulation the surface to be covered, for example a wall, a blanket or a floor.

In a further embodiment of the panel, the panel has two or three channels arranged under a surface on. The number of channels depends on one Size of the panel. Preferably, the channels straight, with a channel direction as a longitudinal direction of the panel is called. The dimension of the panel in the longitudinal direction, d. H. the length is usually larger as the dimension in the transverse direction, d. H. the width. As suitable has, for example, a length of about 60 cm-150 cm, preferably of about 100 cm, with a width of about 20 cm-30 cm proved. There are two, preferably parallel Channels beneficial for a nationwide coverage Heating or cooling a clad surface.

In a further embodiment of the panel is the panel of a thermally conductive material, in particular aluminum or made of an aluminum alloy. Aluminum or aluminum or aluminum alloys can be inexpensively through Process extruders or the like. Other thermally conductive Materials such as special plastics are also conceivable. By a thermally conductive material is achieved by the the channels supplied temperature evenly is distributed. On the other hand, this also achieves a warming of the panel, for example due to sunlight the channels is guided.

In Another embodiment of the panel is the surface the panel optically and / or haptically perceptible designed. The For example, the surface is ribbed as an anti-slip or smooth. The surface can be further colored adapted to an environment.

In a development of the panel is the surface coated. The surface is in one embodiment by a layer of material, For example, a ceramic layer, a wood layer, a carpet layer or the like adaptable to individual requirements. alternative and / or additionally, a coating in the form of a Color or a thin layer applied by electroplating be provided.

In Another embodiment of the panel is the surface mirrored. For example, the panels can be cladded a wall with a mirror surface or the like use.

In a further embodiment of the panel the surface is galvanically coated. When the panel is used in a solar collector surface, for example a solar collector roof, the galvanic coating is particularly advantageous. The galvanic layer improves heat attraction and heat conduction to the channel.

The Task is further solved by a surface cladding comprising at least two panels and a row collector, wherein the panels are connectable by means of the row collector, so that the channels are connected in series.

The Task is also solved by a surface covering comprising at least two panels and a parallel collector, wherein the panels are connectable by means of the parallel collector, so that the channels are connected in parallel.

The Surface cladding is for example as floor, Wall, ceiling, base heating or cooling device, as Solar collector, surface absorber or swimming pool heating used.

Further Advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings are shown schematically. For same or similar Components are given the same reference numerals in the drawings. All from the claims, the description or the features and / or benefits of the drawings, including: Process steps, constructive details and / or spatial Arrangements, both for themselves and in be essential to the invention of the most diverse combinations. When Part of an embodiment described or illustrated Features may also be in another embodiment used to form a further embodiment of the invention to obtain.

In show the drawings:

1 a plan view of a surface panel comprising 12 panels;

2 a sectional view of the surface covering along a line II-II according to 1 ;

3 a plan view of a surface covering comprising two panels according to a second embodiment;

4 one along the section IV-IV according to 3 sectional detail view of the surface covering;

5 a front view of a panel according to 3 ;

6 a front view of a panel according to 5 with inserted insulating elements;

7 a section of a panel according to another embodiment of the invention and

8th a plan view of a surface panel with connections to an installation system.

1 schematically shows a plan view of a surface covering 1 comprising 12 panels 2 , 2 schematically shows a sectional view taken along the line II-II according to 1 , Every panel 2 has two channels 3 on. The channels 3 run in the illustrated embodiment straight along a longitudinal direction L and are arranged parallel to each other. However, it is also conceivable that the channels 3 meandering in the panels 2 run.

The panels 2 are connectable to each other in the longitudinal direction L. The panels 2 include for this purpose at a first end of the channel 3 as a socket 30 designed first connecting element, which in the channel 3 empties. The channel 3 opens at a second end into a second connecting element, which as a to the socket 30 complementary neck 31 is designed. The sockets 30 and the neck 31 Form together a plug-in fitting, so that through the sockets 30 and the neck 31 the panels 2 be connected to each other such that the channels 3 the panels 2 liquid-tight, in particular waterproof, are interconnected. At the neck 31 and / or the socket 30 For this purpose, not shown seals, such as O-rings, retaining rings, such as snap rings, or the like may be provided. The channels 3 show in the 1 and 2 illustrated embodiment on a circular cross-section. In other embodiments, other cross-sectional shapes are conceivable, but also differently shaped channels may have at their ends a rotationally symmetrical socket / socket connector.

The illustrated panels 2 are rectangular in plan view and each have a first end face 21 to which the jacks 30 of the channels 3 are arranged, a parallel second end face 22 at which the neck 31 the channels are arranged, and a first longitudinal side 23 and one to the first longitudinal side 23 parallel longitudinal side 24 , In other embodiments panels are provided for corner joints, in which the channels are arcuate, so bushings 30 and neck 31 are provided on adjacent side surfaces of the panel.

How best in 2 recognizable, are the panels 2 on the long sides 23 . 24 through as Fe the groove elements designed coupling means connectable to each other. The illustrated coupling elements comprise one on the first longitudinal side 23 trained pen 25a as well as a complementary groove 25b , which on the second longitudinal side 24 is formed.

The distance between the long sides 23 . 24 is referred to as the width B of the panels. The width B of a panel 2 is arbitrary, depending on the width B of the panels 2 can, as shown, two channels 3 or more than two channels per panel 2 be provided.

A height H of the panels 2 depends on a necessary channel size and a required stability of the panels 2 , However, it can be chosen comparatively small, for example, panels with a height H between 10-20 mm are conceivable.

The channels 3 are in the illustrated embodiment in groove-shaped recesses 20 the panels 2 arranged. Here are the channels 3 and the panels 2 manufactured separately from one another and connectable in an assembly process, for example, welded, latched and / or glued. For improved insulation against a substrate, not shown, it is possible to use an insulating material 4 in the recess 20 provided.

The surface covering 1 serves in one embodiment of the invention as a so-called finished floor. As a finished floor while a floor surface is referred to, which requires no additional introduction of a screed or the like. A surface 26 can be made suitable for this purpose. So it is conceivable, for example, the surface with a stone look, a wooden look, an aluminum look, mirrored or designed in other ways. To reduce the risk of slipping, it is still conceivable that the surface 26 to make ribbed. In other embodiments of the invention may be on a surface 26 an additional coating may be provided, for example, it is conceivable that the surface 26 with a carpet or the like to fill or tiling.

The panels 2 are preferably made of a thermally conductive material, such as aluminum. By using a thermally conductive material, a uniform temperature on the surface 26 reached. This makes it possible to cover the area 1 to heat with a low flow temperature. Thus, a high efficiency of the system is achieved.

3 schematically shows a plan view of a section of a surface covering 101 according to a second embodiment, wherein in 3 two panels 102 are shown, which are not connected to each other in the illustrated embodiment. The surface covering 101 essentially corresponds to the surface covering 1 according to 1 and for the same or similar elements, common reference numerals are used. 4 schematically shows a section along the line IV-IV according to 3 and 5 shows schematically a front view of a panel 102 according to 3 ,

In the 3 and 5 represented panels 102 each have three channels 3 which extend in a longitudinal direction L parallel to each other. The panels 102 are connectable to each other in the longitudinal direction L, wherein for a connection of the channels 3 sockets 130 and complementary neck 131 are provided. The illustrated neck 131 each have two grooves 310 on, in which sealing rings, not shown, can be used for a seal. In other embodiments, there is only one groove 310 or are more than two grooves 310 intended. The connection in the longitudinal direction is via an in 3 schematically illustrated securing clip 5 be amplified.

The panels 102 are further along their long sides 23 . 24 connectable to each other, with this on the long sides 23 . 24 complementary coupling agents 125a . 125b are provided. In the illustrated embodiment are as coupling means a spring 125a on a first longitudinal side 23 and a corresponding groove 125b on a second longitudinal side 24 formed. The feather 125a and the groove 125b have an enlarged groove head 125c and a corresponding enlarged groove bottom 125d on which a relative movement of two interconnected panels 102 prevent or at least reduce Q in a transverse direction. The panels 102 are on the long sides 23 . 24 continue with grooves 27 molded, in which a stiffening spring, not shown, can be used to stiffen the panels, for example, at particularly high, expected loads and / or particularly uneven floors 102 in the transverse direction Q to effect. At the bottom of the panels 102 are recesses 120 provided, with the channels 3 in one piece with the panels 102 are formed and over the recesses 120 are separated from each other.

At the front ends 21 . 22 are, as best in the sectional view according to 4 recognizable, in the second embodiment, a groove-shaped recess 210 and a corresponding projection 220 provided by the projection 220 the connecting piece 131 and thus a connecting joint is overlapped. The overlap of a connecting joint is advantageous primarily due to optical requirements. By a ent however speaking, overlapping is also preventable from entering the compound.

6 shows a front view of a panel 102 according to 5 , being in recesses 120 the panels 102 insulator 4 are introduced. In other embodiments, in the recesses 120 Also electric cables or the like are performed, wherein preferably an insulating layer is provided to prevent a cable break, that the entire bottom becomes electrically conductive.

7 shows a section of a panel 202 according to a further embodiment of the invention. The panel 202 has a connection piece 231 with a clamping ring 6 for a compression fitting of two panels 202 in the longitudinal direction. In other embodiments of the invention, flat-sealing and / or conical sealing screw connections can be provided. To conceal a connection piece and at the same time a required height of the panels 202 To keep low, in one embodiment, cover elements between two panels 202 intended for a connection in the longitudinal direction. Such cover elements make it possible, for example, that initially panels 202 a surface covering are loosely connected together and so laid, for example, on a floor surface. After laying all panels 202 it is possible the panels 202 for example via the clamping ring 6 secure and fluid-tight to connect with each other, the clamping ring 6 this is easily accessible. After a connection, the cover elements are then placed over the connecting elements so as to obtain a visually appealing, substantially gapless surface.

8th shows a section of a surface covering 301 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention comprising panels 302 , which are connected to each other in the longitudinal direction L and the transverse direction Q. The panels 302 essentially correspond to the panels 102 according to 3 however, have other aspect ratios in the transverse and longitudinal directions. Of course, it is also conceivable to connect panels of different widths with the same dimensions in the transverse direction. On edges 321 . 322 the surface covering 301 are parallel collectors 7 provided, through which in the illustrated embodiment in each case two panels 302 be switched in parallel. In other embodiments, other parallel collectors may be used 7 and / or Reinsammler be provided to several panels 302 to connect with each other. By choosing suitable parallel collectors 7 and / or row collector can implement different hydraulic concepts.

At the edge 322 are still connection connectors 8th provided, which a connection of the surface covering 301 to allow an unillustrated, conventional installation system. At the connection connector are connections for conventional standard systems comprising flat-sealing or conical sealing screw, compression fittings, jamming and / or compression connectors. The connection connectors 8th are also customizable for any hydraulic concepts. In the illustrated embodiment, the surface covering 301 by means of four connection connectors 8th at two hot water connections 9a and two cold water connections 9b connected, each with two panels 302 be connected in parallel at the connection. A water flow is indicated schematically by dotted arrows, wherein a decreasing temperature is schematically illustrated by a decreasing number of points.

The Inventive surface trim can preferably be attached to a floor, wherein the Panels have sufficient strength to enter to enable. In addition, especially with an attachment on a floor a stiffening by suitable stiffening elements be beneficial.

A Inventive surface trim can instead of as described on a floor also at one Wall, a pedestal and / or a ceiling.

In Another embodiment of the invention is the surface covering attached to a building roof. The panels are included in one embodiment of the invention by color and / or a galvanic process coated. Through the coating is achieved that the panels absorb the heat energy from the solar radiation record and guided to one in the channels Forward fluid. The liquid is taking the heat up. The heated by the solar energy Liquid can be used directly. In advantageous embodiments the invention is the heated liquid in Operative connection with a stratified storage or the like, in which the heat energy is stored and so a user is available at any time.

Panels according to the invention are to be used directly as bricks or the like in a surface covering of a building roof. On the panels may be provided to insulate the associated building an insulating layer. By such a surface covering a large area can be equipped with acting as solar panels panels. Even if such solar panels have a low efficiency, is due to the large A good yield of energy is possible.

The Surface covering and the liquid thus heated For example, they are in operative connection with a heat pump.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 3717577 A1 [0004]
• - EP 1094203 B1 [0005]

Claims (20)

Panel for covering a surface comprising at least one liquid-tight, in particular watertight, channel ( 3 ), characterized in that a first end of the channel ( 3 ) a first connecting element ( 30 . 130 ) and a second end of the channel ( 3 ) a second, to the first connecting element ( 30 . 130 ) complementary connecting element ( 31 . 131 . 231 ), where channels ( 3 ) of two panels ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) by means of the connecting elements ( 30 . 130 . 31 . 131 . 231 ) are liquid-tight, in particular waterproof, connectable to each other. Panel according to claim 1, characterized in that two panels ( 2 . 102 . 202 302 ) are non-destructively releasably connected to each other. Panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first connecting element is inserted into the channel ( 3 ) opening socket ( 30 . 130 ) and the second connecting element a complementary neck ( 31 . 131 . 231 ) in which the channel ( 3 ) includes. Panel according to claim 3, characterized in that the bushing ( 30 . 130 ) and / or the neck ( 121 ) have at least one seal, in particular an O-ring. Panel according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the bushing ( 30 ) comprises a groove for engaging a securing ring, in particular a snap ring, and the neck ( 31 ) has a retaining ring receiving complementary groove. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the panel ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) is substantially rectangular in plan view, comprising a first end face ( 21 ), to which the first connecting element ( 30 . 130 ), and one of the first end faces ( 21 ) opposite second end face ( 22 ), on which the second connecting element ( 31 . 131 . 231 ) is arranged. Panel according to claim 6, characterized in that the first and second end faces ( 21 . 22 ) have mutually complementary contact surfaces. Panel according to claim 7, characterized in that the contact surfaces a groove-shaped arrangement ( 210 ) and a complementary projection ( 220 ) exhibit. Panel according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that a first and / or a second longitudinal side ( 23 . 24 ) of the panel ( 2 . 102 ) mutually complementary coupling elements, in particular spring and / or groove elements ( 20a . 25b . 125a . 125b ), over which two panels ( 2 . 102 ) on the longitudinal side ( 23 . 24 ) are connectable to each other. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the at least one channel ( 3 ) in a groove-shaped recess ( 20 ) on an underside of the panel ( 2 ) is arranged. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least two channels on an underside of the panel ( 102 ) are arranged, which by at least one recess ( 120 ) are separated from each other. Panel according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that in the recess ( 20 . 120 ) a dam material ( 4 ), for example a felt or other nonwoven fabric. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the panel ( 2 . 102 ) two or three under one surface ( 26 ) arranged channels ( 3 ) having. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the panel ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) is made of a thermally conductive material, in particular of aluminum or of an aluminum alloy. Panel according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the surface ( 26 ) of the panel ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) is optically and / or haptically perceptible designed. Panel according to claim 15, characterized in that the surface ( 26 ) is coated. Panel according to claim 15, characterized in that the surface ( 26 ) has a mirror layer. Panel according to claim 15, characterized in that the surface ( 26 ) is galvanically coated. Surface covering comprising at least two panels ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the panels ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) are connectable by means of a row collector, so that the channels ( 3 ) are connected in series. Surface cladding comprising at least two panels according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the panels ( 2 . 102 . 202 . 302 ) are connectable by means of a parallel collector, so that the channels ( 3 ) are connected in parallel