EP2380747A2 - Method for providing panels - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves separating a carrier material (6) in form of a panel (10), and a decoration unit (26) glued on the material. The material is intermediately supported in bearings (19), after separation of the material and before assembling of the decoration unit. The material is profiled in front or after the bearings. The decoration unit is designed as a decoration paper or foil layer. The unit is designed as a partial piece of an entire decoration unit. The material is designed as a high density fiberboard-, middle density fiberboard or cork-plate, plastic board and multi-layer board.

Description

The invention relates to a method for providing panels, in particular floor panels, in which a carrier material is provided, in which the carrier material is separated in panel form and in which a decoration is applied to the carrier material.

In the prior art panel-shaped floor elements are offered for a long time with a variety of different decors. The customer can choose among many different colors, patterns and / or structures of decors according to his personal taste or given requirements. The provision of the various decors, however, causes high storage costs and high capital commitment.

Despite the large selection of decors, there is also a strong demand for floor coverings, which are even more adapted to the needs of customers. For example, decors are requested which represent large-area images or are adapted to the special dimensions of a room. However, such individual customer requirements, usually with small print runs, are complicated to produce and expensive, since the methods known from the prior art for producing panels with décor are oriented to large quantities. In particular, small runs in these methods lead to high set-up and downtime. This also leads to long delivery times for individual orders.

The present invention is based on the object to provide a method with which panels with individualized decors can be provided economically and promptly even in small or very short runs.

This object is achieved in a method of the type mentioned in the present invention, that the carrier material is stored after separation in panel form and before the completion of the decoration in a warehouse.

It has been recognized that in this way small and very small runs of panels with individual decors can be provided economically and at short notice. Thus, in the case of an order with an individual decoration desired, the prepared, already panel-shaped carrier materials can be removed from the store and then an order-specific decoration can be applied or finished to the carrier material. In particular, a just-in-time production and provision of the panels is possible in this way. Since the carrier material is already separated into panel form prior to intermediate storage, very short production or delivery times can be achieved after receipt of an order.

A decoration is understood to mean a job by which the visual and / or haptic impression of the carrier material is changed. The decor may be formed in particular as a printed decor paper, as a color layer or as a structured layer. In particular, the decorative paper can also be designed in a multi-layered manner and in particular have a seal, an abrasion-resistant layer, etc.

Completing the decoration is understood to be the process step in which the decoration is given its final shape. In a one-step decorative order, this is understood to mean an order step. If, on the other hand, the decoration is applied in several steps, completion means at least the last of these steps. In particular, the decorative application steps preceding the finishing can be carried out before and / or after the intermediate storage.

An intermediate storage in a warehouse is understood to mean that the carrier material is stored for storage purposes at a designated location. The intermediate storage is to be distinguished, in particular, from a provision of an intermediate product prior to carrying out an immediately following process step, which is due to the process. Furthermore, an intermediate storage is also to be distinguished from a rest step in a process which is carried out after a process step, for example for drying or for curing. In particular, the intermediate storage is rather a storage of the carrier material for a period which does not depend on the method itself but on the receipt of an order. The intermediate storage thus preferably ends only with the orderly removal of the carrier material from the warehouse.

As decoration in particular also special decorations are considered. Special decors are decors with a special, needs-adapted property understood. For example, decors come with a soft or non-slip surface, For example, for games, sports or work surfaces, into consideration. The decors may also have a matte or gloss effect or a lotus blossom effect. The decor may also have fluorescent properties, so that part of the decor glows in the dark or under UV illumination. Alternatively, heat, light or touch-sensitive decors are conceivable, which change their visual appearance under the influence of heat, light or touch. The decors can also achieve a movement or 3D effect, for example by the decorative surface has a lenticular lens structure and the decor has a lenticular print.

A first preferred embodiment of the method is characterized in that the decoration is applied to the carrier material in at least two decorative application steps, that in the first decorative application step at least one base decoration is applied to the carrier material, that the carrier material is stored in a warehouse after the first decorative application step, that the carrier material is removed from the storage and that at least one individual decoration is applied to the carrier material removed from the storage in the second decorative application step.

By applying the decoration in at least two decorative application steps in the form of a basic decoration and an individual decoration, the complex production process of the carrier material with a basic decoration can be separated from the individualization of the decoration by the application of the individual decoration. It was recognized that a high degree of individualization of the decor alone by the application of the additional custom decor in the second Dekorauftragsschritt is achieved, while the application of the basic decor in large quantities, for example by the methods known from the prior art, can be done. The base decor may be applied to the support material before or after the carrier material is separated in panel form.

Under a ground decor is understood in particular a decor which has only a low degree of individualization and preferably serves mainly as a primer. The basic decor can be applied in particular as a paint, varnish and / or film on the substrate. An individual decoration is understood to mean a decoration which, in contrast, has a high degree of individualization, i. whose appearance can be strongly adapted to the individual specifications of a job. The customization decor can partially or completely cover the basic decoration.

The use of the singular for the terms "basic decoration" and "individual decoration" in the description of the invention is for the sake of clarity only and is not to be understood as limiting in principle.

Since the basic decoration has no or only a few customization features, the number of different basic decorations can be kept low. In this way, the carrier material with the basic decor can be produced very economically in large quantities and stored at low cost.

The customization of the decoration by the application of the individual decor is carried out in particular according to need only at a later date. Since the carrier material then already has a base decoration, the application of the individual decoration can take place in a simpler process, preferably optimized for smaller runs.

Preferably, the basic load-related properties of the panels are set by the basic decor, for example the abrasion resistance, a water and / or chemical resistance. Thus, the complex process steps in the provision of the panels are shifted to the process part before the intermediate storage, so that the application of the individual decor can be done after the intermediate storage in a simple, faster and more cost-effective manner.

By separating the carrier material in panel form is meant that the carrier material is divided by a separation process into one or more panel-shaped elements. This can be done in particular by cutting processes, such as milling or sawing, but also by non-cutting process, such as cutting, especially laser, ultrasonic or water jet cutting.

In a preferred embodiment of the method, the support material is provided as a treated or untreated wood-based panel, in particular as an HDF, MDF or cork panel, as a plastic panel, for example made of polyvinyl chloride or polystyrene, or as a multilayer panel. In particular, the carrier material can also be used as a wood material-rigid foam multilayer board, as a wood-plastic composite board, be designed as chip and / or fiber-containing plate or as a compact disk. These materials have been found to be particularly suitable for paneling.

In a further preferred embodiment of the method, a particularly flexible and economic individualization of the panel decorations is achieved by removing the support material from the bearing in an orderly quantity and by applying an order-specific decoration, in particular an individual decor according to the order, to the support material.

According to the order here means that the amount of the support material and / or the decor or custom decor is adapted to the specifications of an individual and specific contract.

Such an order may be issued, for example, by a dealer or customer requesting the subsequent delivery of panels of a particular decor that are out of stock or out of stock. In this way, the Nachlieferbarkeit of panels of a particular decor can be guaranteed almost unlimited.

Furthermore, panels can be provided with particularly complex, expensive or individual decor in the order requested quantity, without any overproduction must be stored or destroyed. This allows a more cost-effective production and provision of the panels.

Preferably, the order includes the pictorial representation of the decor or the individual decor. In this way, the degree of individuality of the panels is further increased, since the customer can not only possibly select from a number of predetermined decors, but can directly specify the desired pictorial design of the decor. For example, it is conceivable that the decor has individual patterns, graphic representations, pictures, lettering, etc.

In particular, it is conceivable that the decor can be graphically selected and edited by a suitable computer program. Preferably, individual photos or lettering can be included. For example, the compilation of an individual decoration by means of a computer program, preferably on a computer in the premises of a dealer or on a computer of the customer, for example via the Internet, take place.

It is basically conceivable that the carrier material is separated before or after the intermediate storage in panel form. The separation before the intermediate storage according to the present invention has the advantage that the carrier material to be stored has smaller dimensions and thus can be stored more easily. Furthermore, the number of process steps is reduced after the intermediate storage, so that a faster provision of individualized panels and thus shorter delivery times can be achieved.

The separation of the carrier material after the intermediate storage is an independent invention and has the advantage, however, that no separate storage of carrier materials of different sizes is required. Furthermore, such is one more flexible, order-specific adaptation of the panel size and the panel shape possible.

An increased individualization of the panels can be achieved in that the carrier material is separated into an order-appropriate panel shape, in particular after removal from the warehouse and before or after the application of the decor or the individual decor. In this way, the panels can be customized not only on the decor selection, but also on the panel shape. It is conceivable, for example, that the dimensions dictate the dimensions of the panels and / or the shape of the panels. In particular, different dimensions and / or shapes for the individual panels can be specified, so that the carrier material is divided into different types of panel forms. It is conceivable, for example, that the carrier material is divided into polygons or irregular shapes. The panel forms are preferably provided so that a substantially closed surface can be achieved by a planned arrangement of the panels.

The panel-shaped carrier material is profiled in a further preferred embodiment before or after the intermediate storage. Under the profiling is understood that the panel-shaped carrier material is provided at the side edges with serving as connecting means profiles. The profiles may be, for example, possibly to be glued tongue and groove profiles, preferably mechanical interlocking profiles such as click or angle profiles or positive locking profiles such as dovetail profiles. It can also be connecting means with separate elements, For example, tongue and groove connections are provided with a separate spring.

The profiling can take place before or after the intermediate storage. With a profiling before the intermediate storage shorten the process length after the interim storage and thus the delivery times. In the case of a profiling after the intermediate storage, on the other hand, a more individual profiling, in particular a profiling adapted to an order, can take place. The profiling can be carried out in particular before or after the application of a basic decoration on the carrier material.

In a further embodiment of the method, a monochrome base decoration is applied to the carrier material as a base decoration. It has been shown that a monochrome basic decor only slightly impairs or limits the possibilities of customization by the individual decor. In particular bright colors with low color saturation, such as light beige, light gray or light brown are considered as colors. For a special custom decor, a carrier material with basic decoration is preferably selected, in which the color of the basic decor is adapted to the individual decor. In this way, a less complex custom decor can be used.

You can also use colors of high color saturation such as blue, red, yellow or green for the basic decor. Although the customization possibility of decors is limited in this case, however, the effort to order the custom decor can be reduced if the basic decor has the prevailing color of the decor.

In a further embodiment, the flexibility of the method is increased by applying the base decoration and the individual decoration to different locations, in particular in different establishments. For example, the base decor may be applied to the manufacturer of the substrates and the custom decor at an intermediate or retailer. As a retailer, for example, DIY stores or retailers come into question.

In a further embodiment of the method, the decor, in particular the individual decor, is applied to the carrier material by pressing the carrier material with a decorative paper impregnated with synthetic resin and / or with an overlay. In this way, a very high quality and stressful decor can be produced. Particularly preferably, the individual decor is applied as an overlay on a base decoration applied as an impregnate.

The application of the decoration or the individual decoration can be facilitated in a further preferred embodiment of the method by applying the decoration, in particular the individual decor, as a laminate or as an individually designed paper or film layer to the carrier material, preferably glued. As a result, in particular the plant-technical effort compared to the pressing of the carrier material with a decor paper or with an overlay is reduced, so that the order decor or custom decor, for example, can be applied directly to a dealer.

In a further preferred embodiment of the method, an adhesive is applied to the carrier material. The decor can then be fixed by the adhesive on the substrate. When applying the decoration in two decorative application steps, the adhesive can be applied in particular to the basic decor or together with the basic decor. In this case, then the individual decor can be fixed by the adhesive on the substrate. Particularly preferably, the adhesive has a peelable film, which can be removed before applying the decor or the custom decor. In this way, premature gluing or soiling of the adhesive can be prevented.

The storage and logistics costs are further reduced in a further preferred embodiment of the method in that the decor, in particular the individual decor, by direct printing, in particular with a droplet jet printer, is applied to the carrier material. In this way, the decor can be set directly when printing on the substrate, without any additional decorative paper must be kept and printed. Particularly preferably, the individual decor is applied by direct printing on a base decoration applied as a base coat.

To the load capacity, in particular the
Abrasion resistance and / or the water or
In order to increase the chemical resistance of the panels, in a further embodiment of the method, the support material may be sealed after application of the decor. This can preferably be achieved by pressing an overlay with the carrier material comprising the decoration and optionally take place under the decor arranged impregnate layer. Alternatively, the sealing can also be carried out by applying a sealing varnish or a sealing film. Preferably, a factory-applied adhesive layer is provided on the carrier material or on the decor, with which the sealing film is fixed.

In a further, preferred embodiment of the method, the support material taken from the bearing is machined by machining or by embossing, in particular provided with a joint or with a structured surface. In this way, an individualization of the surface structure of the panels provided is possible. For example, the panel edges can be bevelled. It is also conceivable that the surface of the carrier material is provided with a depth structure adapted to the decor, for example a woodgrain structure. The carrier material is preferably machined to order or machined by embossing. In particular, instead of or in addition to a pictorial representation of the decoration, the application may also contain a specification for the surface structure, preferably as a depth profile.

The carrier material can be provided in a further embodiment of the method with a footfall sound insulation, a profile seal and / or a latent adhesive layer. This is preferably done before the intermediate storage, since in this way the process part can be shortened to the intermediate storage and thus the delivery times. Alternatively, the footfall sound insulation, the profile seal and / or the latent adhesive layer can also be applied to the support material after the intermediate storage, preferably be applied according to the order, since in this way a higher degree of individualization of the panels can be achieved.

In a further preferred embodiment of the method, the panel-shaped carrier material is made up with decor according to the order. The belonging to a job panels are preferably collected and packaged for example in boxes or foil. In this way it is ensured that the related panels are completely transported to the client or to the recipient.

A reduction in the cost of a job is achieved in a further embodiment of the method in that the panel-shaped substrate is decorated with decor together with other conventional panels. Conventional panels are understood to be panels which are produced not by the method according to the invention but in particular by a prior art production method. It has been found that often only individual panels need to be customized to achieve an orderly overall decor. Therefore, these more complex, individualized panels can be advantageously combined with conventional, cheaper panels.

An overall decoration is understood to mean the order-specific optical and structural appearance of the totality of the installed panels. Such an overall decoration may in particular comprise elements, for example picture elements, lettering, structures, for example joints or grains, etc., which extend over a plurality of panels. Under the scheduled arrangement of the panels is understood that the panels are arranged so as to give the order-appropriate appearance. Under the outer contour of the overall decor or the panels to be laid, the outer contour of the area covered by the panels is understood.

In another preferred embodiment of the method, the decor of a single panel-shaped substrate, i. of a single panel, formed as a part of a total decoration, so that by arranging a plurality of panel-shaped carrier materials, i. several panels, a total decor results. In particular, the overall decor has elements which extend over more than one panel. The overall decors can in particular have large-area images, inscriptions, location or direction markings or graphical elements with a spatial reference. A spatial reference means that the graphical element is related to another spatial element. Under room elements, for example, solid room elements such as doors, windows, walls, partitions or columns, but also furniture, etc. understood.

In the aforementioned embodiment, regardless of the present invention, the carrier material can be separated into panel form even after the application of the decoration, in particular of the individual decor. In this way, it can be ensured that the associated parts of the overall decoration match each other exactly.

The laying of the panels provided is facilitated in a further embodiment of the method by that an installation instruction is provided, which includes a representation of the planned arrangement of the panels to a custom-made total decor. In this way, it can be seen for the publisher how the panels must be arranged during laying in order to obtain the orderly overall decoration or the order-specific outer contour of the panels to be laid. The laying instructions are prefabricated together with the panels. Alternatively or additionally, markings may also be provided on the panels which facilitate the planned laying of the panels.

To facilitate the laying of the panels, the panels may comprise one or more of the prior art connection means. In particular, tongue and groove joints with or without pre-bonding come into consideration. Also click profiles are conceivable. The connecting means can be produced, for example, by machining the carrier material. It is also conceivable that at least a part of the connecting means are provided as separate connection means. This can be advantageous if the separation of the carrier material in panel form takes place after the second decorative application step, since the overall decor of the planned laid panels then corresponds to the decoration applied to the carrier material, without dislocations resulting from the provision of the connecting means.

In a further embodiment of the method, the carrier material is first provided as polished semi-formats. The ground half formats are primed, optionally provided with a first decorative layer, and stored in a first intermediate storage, preferably in different plate thicknesses. In a further step, the primed half formats are removed again from the first intermediate storage and separated into panel form. Alternatively, the primed half formats can also be separated without prior intermediate storage in panel form. The panels are profiled, ie provided with a profile on their side edges, and sealed to the profiles, preferably by means of spray painting. The profiled and lacquered panels are stored in a second intermediate storage facility before the decoration is completed.

With this method, individual panels can be produced with low storage costs, which have an improved swelling behavior. By sealing the profiles and the one- or two-sided primer all-round painted panels can be produced, which have a high moisture resistance and are suitable for use in wet rooms, for example. Preferably, the half format is primed on both sides, since in this way a double-sided sealing of the surface can be achieved. A special synergy effect also results in the preferred two-sided primer in combination with the sealing of the profiles. Thus, by overlapping the profile sealing and the sealing of the surface can be achieved that the risk of poorly treated sites significantly reduced and thus an improved Quellungsvergütung can be achieved.

The grinding can be done before or after the separation of the carrier material in the half-size. The first and / or the second intermediate storage may be in particular to act a high-bay warehouse. Since the panels are primed and sealed to the profiles, the intermediate storage can take place, in particular, without further packaging in special panel boxes, for example in a system pallet without tying and without further wrapping. In this way, the storage can be further simplified. The completion of the decoration can preferably be done by a digital direct printing method.

A half format is understood to mean a carrier material plate having a format which corresponds to the area of a predetermined number of panels, for example twenty. One standard plate size known from the manufacture of wood-based panels is the 2070 mm x 5610 mm format. In particular, such a half-length format is a plate that is halved in length. For example, a half format is usually about 2800 mm long and 2070 mm wide with machining allowance.

Further features and advantages of the method can be taken from the following description of several embodiments, reference being made to the accompanying drawings.

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fünf Ausführungsbeispiele von Paneelen, welche mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren hergestellt wurden,

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ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Paneels, welches mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren hergestellt wurde,

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A first embodiment of a method according to the invention,

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A second embodiment of a method according to the invention,

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five embodiments of panels produced by the method according to the invention,

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Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a method according to the invention. In the method 2, a carrier material 6 is first provided in a first method step 4. The carrier material 6 may be, for example, a plate made of a wood material, for example a chip, an HDF, an MDF or a cork plate. The carrier material 6 may also be a plastic or a multilayer plate.

In a second method step 8, the carrier material 6 is separated in panel form. This can be done for example by milling or sawing. In Fig. 1 the carrier material 6 is separated into uniform panels 10 having a rectangular area. However, other, in particular irregular and / or different forms are conceivable.

Subsequently, a decor is applied to the panel-shaped carrier material, which is preferably made of composed of at least one basic decoration and at least one individual decor.

Thus, in a third method step 12, a base decoration 14 is applied to the carrier material 6 as the first decorative application step (symbolized by an arrow 13). The basic decoration 14 can be applied to the carrier material 6 as a base coat or as a single-colored impregnate. The application can also be effected by pressing the carrier material 6 with a resin-impregnated decorative paper and optionally with an overlay. Preferably, a monochrome ground decor 14, for example, in light beige, light gray or light brown applied to the substrate 6.

In Fig. 1 For example, the support material 6 formed as a panel 10 is preferably shown on mutually opposite side edge pairs with a groove 15 and a spring 16. The preparation of these or other types of connecting elements can be done, for example, after the second process step, but also at a later time of the procedure.

Alternatively, the second method step 8 and the third method step 12 can also be interchanged.

The carrier material 8 with the base decor 14 is temporarily stored in a fourth process step 18 in a bearing 19. For this purpose, the individual panels 10 can be combined, for example, into pallets 20.

After the receipt of an order, such as an order, in a fifth step 22 are the Bearing 19 removed panels 10 and in a second decorative application step (symbolized by an arrow 24) an individual decor 25 applied to the substrate 6 and the base decor 14. The individual decor 25 can be applied, for example, by direct printing onto the base decoration 14 applied in particular as a base coat. Furthermore, the individual decor 25 can also be applied as a back-printed overlay, in particular to a base decoration applied as an impregnate. However, the application of the decoration can also very generally in particular also be effected by pressing the carrier material 6 with a decorative paper impregnated with synthetic resin and optionally with an overlay, by gluing a laminate or an individually designed paper or film layer or by direct printing of the carrier material 6 or of the base decoration 14 respectively. The basic decor 14 and the individual decor 25 together form the decor 26 of the panels 10. The decor 26 is thus completed by the fifth method step 22.

In a sixth method step 28, the panels 10 can finally be made up according to the order, so that the panels 10 are packed together to form a job.

Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a method according to the invention. In the method 80, a substrate 6 is provided, paneled, and optionally, before or after separation, a base decor 14 is applied to the substrate 6. Furthermore, the panel-form separate carrier material 6 can optionally be profiled. Subsequently, the carrier material 6 is stored in a bearing 82. After placing an order 84 follows Method step 86, in which the bearing 82 is removed from an order-appropriate amount of support material 6 and an order-based decor 26 or individual decor 25 is applied to the substrate 6. The carrier material 6 can optionally also be profiled in method step 86. Finally, the finished panels 10 can be assembled in a further method step 88.

Alternatively, the carrier material 6 can only be separated in panel process in method step 86 and optionally profiled.

In particular, the job may include information about the decor 90, about the decor structure 92, i. in particular via the surface structure and / or the course of joints, the size and shape of the panels 94, the outer contour of the overall decoration 96, i. For example, the size of the space in which the panels are to be laid, and / or about more, the panels or the decor-related specifications 98 included.

The order can be created, for example, by means of a computer program, with which the specifications 90, 92, 94, 96, 98 can be put together individually. This can preferably take place via the computer at a dealer, in particular at a specialist dealer or in a hardware store, or via a computer used by the customer, in particular via the Internet.

Since the carrier materials in the bearing 82 already have a panel shape and a base decor 14, the processing of the job 84 in step 86 can be timely and economically. Furthermore, a lower storage cost is required since carrier materials only have to be kept in bearings 82 with a few different basic decors 14.

The individual process steps can basically, i. especially in the previously described embodiments, follow one another directly or at a time interval, possibly with further intermediate process steps, performed.

In the Fig. 3a to 3e various examples of panels are shown, which can be prepared by the method according to the invention. The panels are arranged according to plan, so that the overall decoration can be seen from the figures.

Fig. 3a shows panels 110 which, when arranged, give a total decor 112. The overall decor 112 includes a graphic element 114 in the form of an image that extends across more than one panel 110. The panels 110 therefore each have individual sections 116 of the overall decor 112.

In order to facilitate the scheduled placement of the panels 110, the panels 110 may each be provided with a mark, for example an alphanumeric identifier, which indicates the planned position of the panels 110. The mark may preferably be arranged on the back of the panels 110. Additionally or alternatively, an orderly installation instructions can be provided and assembled together with the panels 110 to facilitate the laying of the publisher.

Fig. 3b shows panels 120 which, when arranged, give a total decor 122. The overall decor 122 has a graphic element 124 in the form of a route marking and a lettering 126. This example illustrates that the overall decor 122 may preferably be customized to the space in which the panels are laid. For example, the graphical element 124 may mark the path to a door. In this way, the total decoration 122 is given an information content and / or reference related to the space or spatial element. This can be increased in particular by a lettering 126. In particular, the graphic element 124 can be made fluorescent, for example by fluorescent digital printing ink, so that the path marking can also be recognized in the dark. In this way, escape routes can be identified, for example.

Out Fig. 3b It can be seen that only a portion of the overall decor 122 panels 128 are required with individual decor. For the rest of the overall decoration 122, however, conventional manufactured panels 130 may be used. Therefore, the individual decor panels 128 are preferably assembled together with conventional panels 130. Since conventional panels 130 can typically be made less expensive than individual decor panels 128, this results in a more cost-effective provision of panels for overall decor 122.

Fig. 3c shows panels 140 which, when arranged, give a total decor 142. The outer contour 144 of the overall decor 142 is preferably adapted to the contours of the room in which the panels 140 are to be laid. In particular, the overall decoration 142 may also have a recess 146, which is adapted, for example, to a column present in the space. The overall decor 142 is preferably adapted to the geometry of the room. In Fig. 3c For example, the overall decor 142 has edge friezes 148 which are adapted to the walls of the room. Alternatively, for example, borders may be provided.

Fig. 3d shows panels 160 which, when arranged, provide a total decor 162. The overall decor 162 may comprise, for example, graphic elements, lettering or a material imitation, for example a wooden floor. The panels 160 have puzzle piece shapes so that the overall decor 162 gives the impression of a compound puzzle. Alternatively, other interlocking panel forms, for example with a dovetail, are conceivable.

In an alternative method, the carrier material can also be divided into panel form only after the application of the decoration or the individual decor. In this way, it can be ensured that the panels 160 to be arranged side by side with respect to the decor fit together exactly, without dislocations, twists or deviations occurring in the overall decor 162.

Fig. 3e shows panels 170 which, when arranged, give a total decor 172. The panels 170 have a irregular shape, so that the overall decor 172 gives the impression of a natural floor covering, for example, of wooden floorboards. Alternatively, panel forms are also possible which give a pattern or follow the contours of the room.

The in the Fig. 3a to 3e The panels shown are only examples of panels which can be provided by the method according to the invention. The method is not limited to the examples. In particular, features of the individual examples can be combined according to the order. Overall, the panels provided with the method allow a high degree of individualization with at the same time moderate production costs and delivery times.

Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of a panel, which was produced by the method according to the invention, in a perspective sectional and exploded view. The panel 180 has a substrate 182 which has been paneled. On the carrier material 182, a decor 183 is arranged. The decor 183 has a base decor 184 which has been applied to the carrier material in a first decorative application step. Furthermore, the decor 183 has an individual decor 186, which was applied to the carrier material 182 with the base decor 184 in a second decorative application step. Alternatively, the decoration 183 can also be applied in a single decorative application step, in particular also in a single layer, after the intermediate storage.

The base decor 184 can in particular adjust the load-related properties of the panel 180. For example, the base decor 184 may have a water- or chemical-resistant and / or an abrasion-resistant, in particular a corundum-containing layer. The base decor 184 preferably has a low color saturation and / or is monochrome.

The individual decor 186 individualizes the decor 183 of the panel 180. In particular, graphic elements, lettering, structures or the like may be provided for this purpose. The custom decor 186 does not necessarily completely cover the ground decor 184. Thus, it is conceivable that the individual decor 186 is not configured continuously and a part of the basic decor 184 remains visible. It is also possible for the individual decor 186 to be made transparent or semitransparent so that the underlying ground decor 184 will shine through. In particular, the individual decor 186 may also serve predominantly or exclusively for producing deep structures of the decor 183.

The panel 180 further preferably has connecting means 188, 190, preferably on mutually opposite side edge pairs, which may be configured, for example, as a tongue and groove connection. But there are also other, known from the prior art connecting means conceivable. In Fig. 4 the spring 192 is designed as a separate connection means. In this way, machining of the carrier material 182, in particular after the application of the decoration 183, in which the side of the carrier material having the decoration is machined will be avoided. In this way, it can be avoided, in particular, that the overall decor of the planned laid panels has dislocations at the panel transitions.

Fig. 5 shows a third embodiment of a method according to the invention. In the method 200, a carrier material 6 is provided in a first method step 202 and separated in a second method step 204 in panel form. The panel-shaped carrier material 6, ie the panels 206, are then profiled in a third method step 208 and stored in a fourth method step 210 in a bearing 212. In a fifth method step 214, the panel-shaped carrier material 6 is preferably removed from the bearing 212 in accordance with the order, and a decor 215, which is preferably in accordance with the order, is applied to the carrier material 6. The decor 215 may be applied in multiple or single decor application step 216. By the last of these decor application steps 216, the decor 215 is completed. In a sixth method step 218, the panel-shaped carrier material 6, ie the finished panels 206, can be made up according to the order.

The profiling of the carrier material 6 may alternatively be carried out after the intermediate storage. The separation of the carrier material 6 in panel form can also take place after the intermediate storage in an alternative method.

Fig. 6 shows an example of a method. The method 40 differs from that in FIG Fig. 1 represented method 2 characterized in that the separation of the carrier material 6 takes place only after the intermediate storage.

In the first method step 42, a carrier material 6 is provided, to which a base decoration 14 is applied in the second method step 44 with a first decorative application step 13. The carrier material 6 with base decoration 14 is then temporarily stored in a bearing 19 in the third method step 46. The bearing 19 is an orderly amount of support material 6 removed and the support material 6 is then separated in the fourth step 48 in panel form. Since the separation takes place only after receipt of order, in this way the size and shape of the panels 10 can be set flexibly and according to the order. Profiling can be done on the side edges. In the fifth method step 50, an individual decoration 25 is applied to the carrier material 6 with the base decoration 14 with a second decorative application step 24. The basic decor 14 and the individual decor 25 form the decor 26 of the panels 10. The decor 26 is thus completed by the fifth method step 22. The panels 10 can then be assembled according to the order in the sixth method step 52.

Fig. 7 shows another example of a method. The method 60 differs from that in FIG Fig. 6 illustrated method 40 characterized in that the separation of the carrier material 6 takes place only after the application of the individual decoration 25.

In the first method step 62, a carrier material 6 is provided, to which a base decoration 14 is applied in the second method step 64 with a first decorative application step 13. The carrier material 6 with base decoration 14 is then in the third method step 66 in a bearing 19th stored. The bearing 19 is an orderly amount of support material 6 removed and on the substrate 6, an individual decor 25 is applied in the fourth step 68 with a second decorative application step 24. The basic decor 14 and the individual decor together form the decor 26. The decor 26 is thus completed by the fourth method step 22. In the fifth method step 70, the carrier material 6 is then separated in panel form. The panels 10 can then be made up according to the order in a sixth method step 72. The method 60 is particularly suitable for overall designs having structures that span more than one panel. In this case, the separation after application of the custom decoration 25 ensures that the scheduled arrangement of the panels 10 results in the overall decoration. The carrier material 6 can in particular be separated so that the position of the joints between the panels 10 are offset from each other, so that during later assembly of the panels cross joints are avoided.

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Method for providing panels, in particular floor panels, in which a carrier material (6, 182) is provided, - In which the carrier material (6, 182) is separated in panel form and in which a decoration (14, 25, 26, 90, 183, 215) is applied to the carrier material (6, 182),
characterized, - That the support material (6, 182) after separation in panel form and before the completion of the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) in a bearing (19, 82, 212) is temporarily stored. Method according to claim 1,
characterized, - That the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) in at least two decorative application steps (13, 24) is applied to the carrier material (6, 182), in that in the first decorative application step (13) at least one base decor (14, 184) is applied to the carrier material (6, 182), - that the carrier material (6, 182) is temporarily stored in a bearing (19, 82, 212) after the first decorative application step (13), - That the carrier material (6, 182) the bearing (19, 82, 212) is removed and - That on the bearing (19, 82, 212) removed carrier material (6, 182) in the second Decorating step (24) at least one custom decor (25, 186) is applied. Method according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the carrier material (6, 182) is provided as treated or untreated wood-based material board, in particular as HDF, MDF or cork plate, a plastic plate or a multilayer board. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
in that the carrier material (6, 182) is removed from the bearing (19, 82, 212) in a quantity corresponding to the order and that a decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) corresponding to the order, in particular an individual decoration (25, 186 ) is applied to the carrier material (6, 182). Method according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized,
that the panel-form support material (6, 182) is profiled before or after the temporary storage. Method according to one of claims 2 to 5,
characterized,
in that a monochrome base decor (14, 184) is applied to the carrier material (6, 182) as a base decoration (14, 184). Method according to one of claims 2 to 6,
characterized,
that the basic decor (14, 184) and the individual decor (25, 186) at different locations, in particular in different companies, are applied. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized,
that the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215), in particular the individual decor (25, 186), by pressing the carrier material (6, 182) with a resin-impregnated decor paper and / or with a reverse-printed overlay on the carrier material (6, 182) is applied. Method according to one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized,
that the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) as a laminate or as custom paper or film layer to the carrier material (6, 182) applied, is preferably glued. Method according to one of claims 2 to 9,
characterized,
that an adhesive is applied to the carrier material (6, 182). Method according to one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized,
that the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215), in particular the individual decor (25, 186) by direct pressure, in particular with a droplet jet printer, onto the carrier material (6, 182) is applied. Method according to one of claims 1 to 11,
characterized,
that the carrier material (6, 182) after applying the decoration (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) is sealed. Method according to one of claims 1 to 12,
characterized,
in that the support material (6, 182) removed from the bearing (19, 82, 212) is machined or stamped by stamping, in particular provided with a joint or with a structured surface. Method according to one of claims 1 to 13,
characterized,
that the carrier material (6, 182) is provided with a footfall sound insulation, a profile seal and / or a latent adhesive layer. Method according to one of claims 1 to 14,
characterized,
in that the panel-shaped carrier material (6, 182) with decoration (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) is made up according to the order. Method according to one of claims 1 to 15,
characterized,
in that the panel-shaped carrier material (6, 182) is finished with decoration (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) together with further, conventional panels (130). Method according to one of claims 1 to 16,
characterized,
that the decor (14, 25; 26, 90, 183, 215) of a single panel-shaped carrier material (6, 182) as a piece (116) of an overall decoration (96, 112, 122, 142, 162, 172) is formed, so that by the planned arrangement of a plurality of panel-shaped carrier materials (6, 182) a total decor (96, 112, 122, 142, 162, 172 ). Method according to one of claims 1 to 17,
characterized,
that an installation instruction is provided, which includes a representation of the planned arrangement of the panels to a custom-made overall decor (96, 112, 122, 142, 162, 172).

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