Baseboard

Abstract

A baseboard having a profiled element with a substantially longitudinal extension. The baseboard further includes one or more facilitated breakage regions which define respective detachable portions which are configured to be detached from the profiled element. The facilitated breakage regions are mutually parallel and extend over the entire longitudinal extension of the profiled element. The facilitated breakage regions are equidistant and may have non-through longitudinal incisions defined on a face of the profiled element, configured to remain in view.

Claims

1. A baseboard comprising: a profiled element having a substantially longitudinal extension; one or more facilitated breakage regions which define respective detachable portions which are configured to be detached from said profiled element, wherein said one or more facilitated breakage regions extend over an entire longitudinal extension of said profiled element and are mutually parallel, said one or more facilitated breakage regions comprise respective first non-through longitudinal incisions defined on a first face of said profiled element and configured to remain in view, and further comprise respective second non-through longitudinal incisions defined on a second face of said profiled element and configured to remain hidden from view, said second face of said profiled element being substantially opposite to said first face of said profiled element, said second non-through longitudinal incisions being arranged respectively at said first non-through longitudinal incisions.

2. The baseboard according to claim 1, further comprising a film applied to said first face of said profiled element to cover said first non-through longitudinal incisions, said film being susceptible to be cut at at least one of said first non-through longitudinal incisions to allow removing without fraying of at least one of said detachable portions.

3. The baseboard according to claim 1, further comprising one or more longitudinal hollows defined on said second face of said profiled element, said longitudinal hollows being shaped to receive by interlocking at least one engagement element configured to be affixed to a supporting structure.

4. The baseboard according to claim 3, wherein said one or more longitudinal hollows are arranged proximate to said second incisions and proximate to a third face of said profiled element, which is designed to rest on a floor.

5. The baseboard according to claim 1, further comprising one or more recesses defined on said second face of said profiled element, said recesses being shaped to receive adhesive materials.

6. The baseboard according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first non-through longitudinal incisions and at least one of the second non-through longitudinal incisions are located equidistant from a third face of said profiled element.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Further characteristics and advantages of the disclosure will become more apparent from the description of preferred, but not exclusive, embodiments of a baseboard according to the disclosure, which are illustrated for the purposes of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of a baseboard according to the disclosure in a first configuration;

(3) FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the baseboard of FIG. 1 in a second configuration;

(4) FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the baseboard of FIG. 1 in a third configuration;

(5) FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a baseboard according to the disclosure in a first configuration;

(6) FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the baseboard of FIG. 4 in a second configuration; and

(7) FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the baseboard of FIG. 4 in a third configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(8) With reference to the figures, a baseboard is generally designated with the reference numeral 10, 110.

(9) The baseboard 10, 110 comprises a profiled element 11 having a substantially longitudinal extension and a cross-section that is practically quadrangular.

(10) The profiled element 11 is preferably made of plastic material, for example expanded PVC, and has a first face 12 which is designed to remain in view after the baseboard 10, 110 has been mounted and a second face 13, opposite from the previous face, which is designed to be affixed to a supporting structure 40, such as for example a wall, remaining hidden from view.

(11) The profiled element 11 furthermore has a third face 14 which is designed to rest on a floor 50, and a fourth face 15, opposite from the previous face.

(12) Preferably, the third face 14 is transverse, but non perpendicular, to the first face 12 and to the second face 13.

(13) In a first embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, wherein the baseboard is generally designated with the reference numeral 10, the fourth face 15 is substantially flat and transverse to the first face 12.

(14) In a second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, wherein the baseboard is generally designated with the reference numeral 110 and the corresponding elements are designated with the same numerals of FIGS. 1 to 3, the fourth face 15 is connected to the first face 12 with a portion that has a curvilinear external profile.

(15) Preferably, the fourth face 15 and the first face 12 are covered by an outer film, not shown in the figures, which can have for example a decorative purpose.

(16) According to the present disclosure, the baseboard 10, 110 comprises one or more facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b, which define respective detachable portions 21a, 21b that can be removed from the profiled element 11.

(17) In practice, the removal of the detachable portions 21a, 21b makes it possible to modify the height of the profiled element 11, i.e. the distance between the fourth face 15 and the original third face 14.

(18) In the embodiments shown in the figures, there are two facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b and two detachable portions 21a, 21b, but in different embodiments there can also be three or more, or only one.

(19) Advantageously, the facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b extend for the entire longitudinal extension of the profiled element 11 and are mutually parallel and equidistant.

(20) In the embodiments shown in the figures, the two facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b define two detachable portions 21a, 21b of the same height, which are arranged proximate to the third face 14 of the profiled element 11, but in different embodiments the two detachable portions 21a, 21b can have different heights and/or be arranged in different positions.

(21) More precisely, the two facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b are defined by first non-through incisions 22a, 22b, which are provided longitudinally on the first face 12 of the profiled element 11, and by second non-through incisions 23a, 23b, which are provided longitudinally on the second face 13 of the profiled element 11.

(22) Such facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b define a narrower region of the cross-section of the baseboard 10, 110, perpendicular to the supporting structure 40.

(23) Advantageously, the first incisions 22a, 22b and the second incisions 23a, 23b mutually correspond, which means that the first incision 22a and the second incision 23a are located substantially at the same distance from the third face 14 of the profiled element 11, as are the first incision 22b and the second incision 23b.

(24) Preferably, the first incisions 22a, 22b are originally covered and hidden from view by the film mentioned earlier.

(25) Such film, in fact, is susceptible of being cut right at one of the first incisions 22a, 22b in order to allow the removal without fraying of at least one of the detachable portions 21a, 21b.

(26) The baseboard 10, 110 also comprises one or more hollows 24a, 24b, 24c, which are defined longitudinally on the second face 13 of the profiled element 11 and are shaped to receive by interlocking at least one engagement element 30 which can be affixed to the supporting structure 40.

(27) In the embodiments shown in the figures, there are three hollows 24a, 24b, 24c, which are shaped to receive an engagement element 30 with a substantially U-shaped cross-section, but in different embodiments their number, dimensions and geometry can be different from those indicated.

(28) Preferably, the three hollows 24a, 24b, 24c are respectively arranged proximate to the second incisions 23a, 23b, and to the third face 14 of the profiled element 11.

(29) The baseboard 10, 110 further comprises one or more recesses 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, which are defined on the second face 13 of the profiled element 11 and are shaped to receive adhesive materials, such as glue, silicone, adhesive paste or other substantially equivalent means of adhesion.

(30) The term “recess” is used here and below to indicate a recessed portion on the surface of the profiled element 11.

(31) In the embodiments shown in the figures, there are four recesses 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, which are respectively arranged proximate to the second incisions 23a, 23b, of the third face 14 of the profiled element 11 and of the fourth face 15 thereof, but in different embodiments their number, dimensions and geometry can be different from those indicated.

(32) Use of the baseboard according to the present disclosure is simple and easy.

(33) When purchased, the baseboard 10, 110 is in the condition of maximum height of the profiled element 11, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, and, if necessary, it is simply lowered in order to adapt it to different needs.

(34) In this case, the adaptation of the height can occur with the removal of only the detachable portion 21b, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, or of both of the detachable portions 21a, 21b, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6.

(35) Such operation is helped by the facilitated breakage regions 20a, 20b, which make it possible to easily break the profiled element 11 along all its length.

(36) In particular, the first incisions 22a, 22b make it possible to remove one or both of the detachable portions 21a, 21b while avoiding fraying of the film that covers part of the baseboard 10, 110.

(37) Once the profiled element 11 has been adapted in terms of height, it is possible to affix the baseboard 10, 110 to the wall 40.

(38) The affixing can occur, for example, using glue, silicone or other means of adhesion, previously deposited in one or more of the recesses 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4.

(39) Alternatively, it is possible to improve the affixing of the baseboard 10, 110 to the wall 40 by coupling via interlocking one of the hollows 24a, 24b, 24c with an engagement element 30 that was previously affixed to the same wall 40, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 5 and 6.

(40) In practice it has been found that the disclosure fully achieves the intended aim and advantages by providing a baseboard wherein it is possible to adapt the height thereof simply, rapidly and economically.

(41) The presence of the facilitated breakage regions assists a precise separation of the removable portions, while avoiding fraying in the covering film.

(42) Furthermore, positioning the baseboard in the disclosure is rapid and safe.

(43) It should likewise be noted that the baseboard according to the disclosure also ensures significant advantages in terms of stock management.

(44) The disclosure thus conceived is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, all the details may be substituted by other, technically equivalent elements.

(45) In practice the materials employed, provided they are compatible with the specific use, and the contingent dimensions and shapes, may be any according to requirements and to the state of the art.