DE2613082A1 - Decorative thermoplastic tile or panel - with top and bottom layers welded at edges and intermediate tensioning layer and foam layers - Google Patents

Decorative thermoplastic tile or panel - with top and bottom layers welded at edges and intermediate tensioning layer and foam layers

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DE2613082A1
DE2613082A1 DE19762613082 DE2613082A DE2613082A1 DE 2613082 A1 DE2613082 A1 DE 2613082A1 DE 19762613082 DE19762613082 DE 19762613082 DE 2613082 A DE2613082 A DE 2613082A DE 2613082 A1 DE2613082 A1 DE 2613082A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/065Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of foam
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B3/00Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
    • B32B3/02Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
    • B32B3/04Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by at least one layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer ; characterised by at least one layer enveloping or enclosing a material
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/18Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by features of a layer of foamed material
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B7/00Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/04Interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/12Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
    • B32B7/14Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04FFINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/18Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2419/00Buildings or parts thereof
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32BLAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2451/00Decorative or ornamental articles

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Abstract

Decorative thermoplastic plate in tile or panel form comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and at least one intermediate layer, of which at least the top and bottom layers are welded together by a closed peripheral seam at their edges. Between the top and bottom layers is at least one tensioning layer, and between the latter and each of the top and bottom layers is a foam layer. All layers are flexible. The plate can be adhered to a substrate without additional fastening means, as pressure can be applied to all areas, partic. the edges, due to flexibility. This applies even when the substrate is uneven, e.g. walls of old buildings. The edges may e.g. be secured by adhesive strips coated on both sides.

Description

Dekorationsplatte Decorative plate

Zusatz zu P 25 12 648.1-25 Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dekorationsplatte in Fließen- oder Paneelform aus thermoplastischen Kunststoff- oder dergl. verschweißbaren Schichtmaterialien, zum Befestigen an einer Trägerfläche, vorzugsweise in aneinandergereihter Formation, die eine Oberschicht, eine Unterschicht und mindestens eine Zwischen schicht aufweist, wobei wenigstens die Ober- und die Unterschicht am Plattenumfang durch eine in sich geschlossene, rundumlaufende Randschweißnaht miteinander verbunden sind. Addition to P 25 12 648.1-25 The invention relates to a decorative panel In flow or panel form made of thermoplastic plastic or the like. Weldable Layered materials for fastening to a support surface, preferably in a row Formation comprising an upper layer, a lower layer and at least one intermediate having layer, wherein at least the top and bottom layers at the Plate circumference through a self-contained, all-round edge weld seam with one another are connected.

Es sind Dekorationsplatten bekannt (Kunststoffrundschau, August 1963), bei denen die Zwischenschicht aus unelastischen Schaumstoffplatten besteht. Ferner sind Dekorationsplatten bekannt (gleiche Veröffentlichung), die eine biegsteife Unterschicht, beispielsweise aus Holz, eine Zwischenschicht aus Polstermaterial und eine elastische Deckschicht aufweisen. Außerdem sind Verkleidungsplatten bekannt, bei denen die Zwischenschicht aus Holz besteht. Allen diesen bekannten Platten ist der Nachteil gemeinsam, daß ihr Verlegen relativ aufwendig und umständlich ist.Decorative plates are known (Kunststoffrundschau, August 1963), in which the intermediate layer consists of inelastic foam sheets. Further decorative panels are known (same publication) that have a flexural strength Lower layer, for example made of wood, an intermediate layer of cushioning material and have an elastic cover layer. In addition, cladding panels are known in which the intermediate layer consists of wood. All of these known plates are the disadvantage in common that their laying is relatively complex and cumbersome.

Die Platten benötigen eine ebene Anlagefläche, so daß unebene Wände oder dergl. vorbehandelt werden müssen. Ferner sind diese bekannten Platten relativ dick, so da3 Schwierigkeiten entstehen, wenn an den zu verkleidenden Flächen die Verkleidung durchsetzende Elemente vorhanden sind, insbesondere elektrische Schalter oder Steckdosen. Um unter Putz verlegte Installationselemente herum können solche Platten nicht verwendet werden, da keine ordentliche Abdeckung zu erreichen ist. Die bekannten Platten müssen zum Bilden einer spaltfreien Fläche sehr sorgfältig verlegt werden; in der Regel sollte dies durch eine Fachkraft erfolgen. Eine gute Anlage der Randbereiche erfordert die Verwendung zusätzlicher Befestigungsmittel, wie Polsternägel, Deckleisten oder dergl Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Dekorationsplatte der eingangs beschriebenen Art so auszubilden, daß sie auf einfache Weise, auch von Laien, exakt, haltbar und eben auf der zu verkleidenen Fläche zu verlegen ist.The plates need a flat contact surface, so that uneven walls or the like. Must be pretreated. Furthermore, these known plates are relative thick, so that difficulties arise when the Cladding penetrating elements are present, in particular electrical switches or sockets. These can be used around installation elements installed under plaster Plates cannot be used as proper coverage cannot be achieved. The known plates have to be very careful to form a gap-free surface be relocated; as a rule, this should be done by a specialist. A good Creation of the edge areas requires the use of additional fasteners, such as upholstery nails, cover strips or the like. The object of the invention is to provide a decorative panel of the type described above so that they can be easily done, too laid by laypeople, precisely, durable and evenly on the surface to be clad.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daR zwischen der Ober- und Unterschicht wenigstens eine Spannschicht und jeweils zwischen der Spann- und Ober- und der Unterschicht eine Schaumstoffschicht angeordnet ist, wobei alle Schichten biegeverformbar sind.The object is achieved according to the invention in that between the Upper and lower layer at least one tensioning layer and each between the tensioning and a foam layer is arranged on top and bottom layers, all of which Layers are flexurally deformable.

Die erfindungsgemäße Dekorationsplatte kann auf die zu verkleidenden Fläche geklebt werden, ohne daß zusätzliche Befestigungsmittel erforderlich sind, da sich jeder Bereich, insbesondere die Randbereiche, durch die Verformbarkeit gut andrücken läßt. Dies ist auch dann möglich, wenn die zu verkleidende Fläche uneben ist, wie -dies beispielsweise bei Wänden in Altbauten der Fall ist. Eine gute Befestigung im Randbereich kann beispielsweise mittels zweiseitig besqhichteter Klebestreifen erfolgen. Daß Polsternägel, Deckenleisten und dergl. entbehrlich sind hat neben dem gesparten Material- und Arbeitsaufwand noch den Vorteil, daß die erfindungsgemäßen Dekorationsplatten auch auf Unterlagen anbringbar sind, auf denen solche Befestigungsmittel nicht verwendet werden können oder sollen, beispielsweise um die Fläche von Nagel- und Schraublöchern freizuhalten.The decorative panel according to the invention can be applied to the Can be glued to the surface without the need for additional fasteners, since every area, especially the edge areas, can be deformed well can be pressed. This is also possible if the surface to be clad is uneven as is the case, for example, with walls in old buildings. A good attachment in the edge area, for example, by means of adhesive strips coated on both sides take place. That upholstery nails, ceiling moldings and the like. Are dispensable has next the saved material and labor has the advantage that the invention Decorative plates can also be attached to documents on which such fasteners cannot or should not be used, for example to remove the surface of nail and keep screw holes free.

Die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene Spannschicht sorgt dafür, daß die Dekorationsplatte trotz der biegeverformbaren Schichten in sich eben bleibt und keine kissenhafte Form aufweist.The tension layer provided according to the invention ensures that the Decorative panel remains level in itself despite the deformable layers and does not have a pillow-like shape.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt. Es zeigt: Figur 1 eine Draufsicht auf eine Dekorationsplatte, und Figur 2 einen Schnitt durch die in Figur 1 gezeigte Dekorationsplatte längs der Linie II-II.An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing. It shows: FIG. 1 a plan view of a decorative plate, and FIG. 2 a Section through the decorative plate shown in FIG along the Line II-II.

In Fig. 1 ist eine Dekorationsplatte 1 dargestellt, die mit weiteren solchen Platten zur Verkleidung von Wänden, Decken, fuhren, Möbeln und ähnlichen verwendbar ist. Erfindungsgemäße 1)ekorationsplatten können beispielsweise mittels gitterartig auf der zu verkleidenden Fläche anbringbaren doppelbeschichteten Klebestreifen befestigt werden.In Fig. 1, a decorative plate 1 is shown, which with further such panels for cladding walls, ceilings, drives, furniture and the like is usable. 1) Decoration panels according to the invention can, for example, by means of Double-coated adhesive strips that can be attached in a grid-like manner to the surface to be clad be attached.

Die Anbringung kann auch mit einem weichmacherbeständigen Ubertragungskleber erfolgen, bei dem die Schutzschicht abgezogen wird und die ganze Platte nur aufgeklebt zu werden braucht.The attachment can also be made with a plasticizer-resistant transfer adhesive take place, in which the protective layer is peeled off and the entire plate is only glued on needs to become.

Beim Verlegen der Platten können diese so zueinander angeordnet werden, daß jeweils eine Platte mit einem Randbereich 2 oder 3 über einen Uberlappungsbereich 4 bzw. 5 der benachbarten Platte zu liegen kommt. Bei dieser Verlegungsweise ist eine lückenlose Verkleidung möglich.When laying the panels, they can be arranged in relation to one another so that that in each case a plate with an edge area 2 or 3 over an overlap area 4 or 5 of the adjacent plate comes to rest. With this method of laying complete cladding possible.

Wie Fig. 2 zu entnehmen ist, weist die gezeigte, erfindungsgemäße Dekorationsplatte eine Oberschicht 6 und eine Unterschicht 7 auf, wobei zwischen diesen beiden Schichten noch eine Spannschicht 8 angeordnet ist und sich jeweils zwischen der Spann-und Oberschicht und der Spann- und Unterschicht eine Schaumstoffschicht 9 und 10 befindet.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the shown, inventive Decorative plate an upper layer 6 and a lower layer 7, with between These two layers a tension layer 8 is arranged and each a foam layer between the tension and top layer and the tension and bottom layer 9 and 10 is located.

Alle Schichten sind biegeverformbar. Im gezeigten Fall sind nicht nur die Ober- und Unterschicht an allen vier Randbereichen 2,3, 4 und 5 miteinander verschweißt, sondern auch die übrigen Schichten, d.h. die beiden Schaumstoffschichten und die Spannschicht.All layers are bendable. In the case shown are not only the upper and lower layers at all four edge areas 2, 3, 4 and 5 with one another but also the remaining layers, i.e. the two foam layers and the tension layer.

Die Spannschicht sorgt, da sie etwas abständlich zur Ober- und Unterschicht angeordnet ist, immer für eine straffe ebene Form der Dekorationsplatte, vorausgesetzt die Dekorationsplatte ist an einer ebenen Fläche angeordnet. Im gezeigten Fall wird der Abstand zwischen der Spann und der Ober- bzw. der Unterschicht dadurch sicher gestellt, in dem zwischen diesen Schichten die Schaumstoffschichten vorhanden sind.The tension layer ensures that it is somewhat spaced apart from the top and bottom layers is arranged, always for a tight flat shape the decorative plate, provided the decorative plate is arranged on a flat surface. Im shown Case is the distance between the instep and the top or bottom layer made sure that the foam layers are present between these layers are.

Bei unebenen Flächen ist die gezeigte Dekorationsplatte trotz der Unebenheit gut verlegbar, da alle Schichten biegeverformbar und somit der Oberfläche anpaßbar sind.In the case of uneven surfaces, the decorative panel shown is in spite of the Unevenness is easy to lay, as all layers can be deformed and thus the surface are customizable.

Die Erfindung ist nicbtauf die gezeigte Dekorationsplatte beschränkt. Es ist insbesondere denkbar, in den Randbereichen lediglich die Ober- und Unterschicht bzw. die Ober- und Spannschicht miteinander zu verschweißen. Die jeweils übrigen Schichten können dabei bis nahe an die Randbereiche herangeführt sein und/ oder an ihnen anliegen. Dies gilt insbesondere für die Spannschicht, die für ihre Funktion nicht unbedingt mit der Ober- und Unterschicht verschweißt sein muß, die aber für das Spannen der Dekorationsplatte insgesamt sich mindestens an zwei gegenuberliegenden Randbereichen abstützen soll.The invention is not limited to the decorative panel shown. In particular, it is conceivable for only the upper and lower layers in the edge areas or to weld the top and tension layers together. The rest of the time Layers can be brought up to close to the edge areas and / or concern about them. This is especially true for the tension layer, which is responsible for its function does not necessarily have to be welded to the top and bottom layers, but for the tensioning of the decorative panel is a total of at least two opposite Should support edge areas.

Die Spannschicht besteht im Falle des beschriebenen Ausfuhrungsbeispiels aus einer hart eingestellten thermoplastischen Folie! Es sind indes auch andere Werkstoffe dafür geeignet, soweit die Spannschicht mit diesen ausreichende Stützkräfte beim Spannen übertragen kann.The tension layer exists in the case of the exemplary embodiment described made of a hard-set thermoplastic film! But there are others too Materials suitable for this, provided that the tension layer with these sufficient supporting forces can be transferred during tensioning.

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Patent anspruch 1. Dekorationsplatte in Fließen- oder Paneelform aus thermoplastischen Eunststoff- oder dergl. verschweißbaren Schichtmaterialien zum Befestigen an einer Trägerfläche, vorzugsweise in aneinandergereihter Formation, die eine Oberschicht, eine Unterschicht und mindestens eine Zwischenschicht aufweist, wobei wenigstens die Ober- und die Unterschicht am Plattenumfang durch eine in sich geschlossene, rundumlaufende Randschweißnaht miteinander verbunden sind, (nach Patent ... nach Patentanmeldung P 25 12 648.1-25) d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß zwischen der Ober- und Unterschicht (6, 7) wenigstens eine Spannschicht (8) und jeweils zwischen der S»ann- und Ober- und der Unterschicht eine Schaumstoffschicht (9, 10) angeordnet ist, wobei alle Schichten biegeverformbar sind. Patent claim 1. Decorative plate in tile or panel form made of thermoplastic plastic or the like. Weldable layer materials for fastening to a support surface, preferably in a row, which has an upper layer, a lower layer and at least one intermediate layer, wherein at least the top and bottom layers on the plate circumference by one in itself closed, all-round edge weld seams are connected to each other, (according to patent ... according to patent application P 25 12 648.1-25) d a d u r c h g e k e n n n z e i c h n e t that between the upper and lower layers (6, 7) at least one tension layer (8) and a layer of foam between the top and bottom layers (9, 10) is arranged, wherein all layers are flexurally deformable.
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