EP2971298A1 - Élément panneau de recouvrement de façade - Google Patents

Élément panneau de recouvrement de façade

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EP2971298A1
EP2971298A1 EP14729500.0A EP14729500A EP2971298A1 EP 2971298 A1 EP2971298 A1 EP 2971298A1 EP 14729500 A EP14729500 A EP 14729500A EP 2971298 A1 EP2971298 A1 EP 2971298A1
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die cutting
blank according
panel member
exterior
filler section
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David P. LERCH
Gilbert IAN
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HENRY MOLDED PRODUCTS Inc
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21J—FIBREBOARD; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM CELLULOSIC FIBROUS SUSPENSIONS OR FROM PAPIER-MACHE
    • D21J7/00—Manufacture of hollow articles from fibre suspensions or papier-mâché by deposition of fibres in or on a wire-net mould
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/02—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials
    • E04C2/10—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like; of plastics; of foamed products
    • E04C2/16—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of wood, fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like; of plastics; of foamed products of fibres, chips, vegetable stems, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/072—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of specially adapted, structured or shaped covering or lining elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings 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
    • E04F13/16—Coverings 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 fibres or chips, e.g. bonded with synthetic resins, or with an outer layer of fibres or chips
    • E04F13/165—Coverings 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 fibres or chips, e.g. bonded with synthetic resins, or with an outer layer of fibres or chips with an outer layer imitating natural stone, brick work, tiled surface or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2002/005—Appearance of panels
    • E04C2002/007—Panels with the appearance of a brick wall
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2002/005—Appearance of panels
    • E04C2002/008—Panels with the appearance of a natural stone wall
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings 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
    • E04F13/0871—Coverings 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 having an ornamental or specially shaped visible surface
    • E04F13/0873—Coverings 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 having an ornamental or specially shaped visible surface the visible surface imitating natural stone, brick work, tiled surface or the like

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  • This invention relates to a facade covering panel member and, in particular, to a wall covering panel made of molded fiber material having a plurality of quality control elements.
  • wall facades have been manufactured from synthetic resins, such as a plastic, fiberglass, or styrene foams, which are formed to conform with the outer shape of the products to provide an appearance of masonry, carpentry, or other finishes. While plastic and styrene resin foams are light in weight and inexpensive to manufacture, their use is an environmental concern because they are not perishable and do not naturally decompose in landfills. Furthermore, these plastic facades are generally bulking and brittle.
  • One alternative material to plastics which has been found to be suitable for use in packing or cushioning material, is a molding prepared from a mixture of water and paper, form a fibrous pulp slurry.
  • the fibrous pulp slurry can be molded into finished articles having a plurality of contoured shapes.
  • Such molded member are relatively inexpensive to produce in large quantities, are biodegradable, and are easy to work with. Accordingly, the use of such molding processes for faux facades is highly desirable.
  • Molded members formed from a fibrous slurry are typically produced by the process of matting the slurry fibers onto one side of a forming die by first inserting the die into the slurry. A vacuum is then applied in such a manner that the water held in the slurry passes through a screen having perforations and through channels in the die. As a result, a layer of wet fibers deposited on the die surface is left, and after sufficient water has been drawn to obtain the required thickness of the fiber layer, the die is removed from the slurry. The formed molded article can then be removed from the forming die, and then the molded member can be dried for further finishing, including die cutting, and packaging.
  • the present invention has been devised to solve the technical problems described above, and an object of the present invention, among others, is to provide a large wall covering panel made of a thin layer of fibrous slurry that does not warp when assembled onto a wall surface.
  • the panel member includes a body, a plurality of ornamental sections, a plurality of interior filler sections, an exterior filler section, and a plurality of quality control elements disposed along the exterior filler section.
  • the body is prepared from a substantial uniform caliper of fiber material.
  • FIG. 1 is a close-up perspective view of a panel member according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a close-up perspective view of the panel member in FIG. 1, showing a rear surface
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of connecting panel members according to the invention, showing interlocking joints between the panel members;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the connecting panel members, along the 5-5 line;
  • FIG. 5 is a close-up perspective view of another panel member according to the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of connecting panel members according to FIG. 5, showing interlocking sections between the panel members;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a mold used to prepare a panel member according to the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of another panel member according to the invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a mold used to prepare the panel member shown in
  • a panel member 1 having a body 10, a plurality of ornamental sections 12, a plurality of interior filler sections 14, an exterior filler section 16, and flashing 18 extending from the exterior filler section 16.
  • the panel member 1 is prepared from a uniform layer of fiber material, which may be paper or other fibrous material.
  • fiber material may be paper or other fibrous material.
  • the fiber material is originally a pulp slurry using pre- and post-consumer newsprint, kraft paper and other selected waste papers which are fed into a pulping machine and mixed with water. The recycled paper is reduced to small pieces and then further defibered into a homogenized slurry of paper and water.
  • the panel member 1 may be provided in various shapes, sizes and thicknesses.
  • the panel member 1 is substantially 4'-l/2" long and 5'-10" wide.
  • the panel member 1 should be thick enough so the panel member 1 can be easily manageable for installation onto a wall or ceiling.
  • the thickness will affect any warping once the panel member 1 is installed. Accordingly, the panel member 1 , as shown, includes a nominal caliper of 1/4".
  • the body 10 is formed from a dried slurry, and includes an upper surface 10a that is smooth and a lower surface 10b that is left naturally rough. This shape and roughness is dependent and results from the molding process, which is described in more detail below. The thickness of the upper and lower surfaces 10a, 10b are controlled by the molding process.
  • the body 10 may have more or less relief, which provides better replication of masonry, carpentry, or other finishes.
  • the ornamental sections 12 extend outward from the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 and are formed in the shape of blocks, stone, wood panels, or other decorative features. This provides an appearance that the ornamental sections 12 are separate and/or bound together by connecting seams (i.e. mortar, grout, or other known seams), which is replicated by the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16.
  • seams i.e. mortar, grout, or other known seams
  • the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 may be positioned between the ornamental sections 12 such that replicate an appearance is prepared wherein the ornamental sections 12 seem bound together through a seamless connection (i.e. floating floor tiles, tin panels, etc.).
  • the panel member 1 has ornamental sections 12 shaped as bricks, while the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 are shaped and dimensions to replicate brick mortar, having a straight lines and uniform dimensions (i.e. uniform grid pattern).
  • Other materials which are commonly used in building structures and having ornamental features, may be replicated, including granite, travertine, limestone, concrete block, glass block, stucco, tile, metal panels, or even timber.
  • the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 are formed to replicate grout, paste, concrete grout, or other spacing features known between the ornamental sections 12.
  • the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 may replicate the appearance of a seamless connection (i.e. floating floor tiles, tin panels, etc.).
  • the ornamental sections 12 are generally symmetrical in the embodiment shown, the ornamental sections 12 may be arranged in different shapes. For instance, the ornamental sections 12 may replicate bricks laid in a variety of 'bonds' or patterns of headers and stretchers on a series of courses, tile, or wood panels pieced together in a specific pattern. It is also possible that the ornamentals sections are molded like ceramic tile with grout there between. The ornamental sections 12 may be shaped differently. In FIGS. 5 and 6, the ornamental sections 12 are shaped like rock sections of a stone wall, having irregularity in shape, surface relief, and texture. The interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 are more irregular in shape than the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 in FIGS. 1-4, and replicate a mortar mix and design commonly used in the stone wall masonry.
  • the ornamental sections 12 are hollow, and a cavity 20 is formed along the lower surface 10b of the body 10 and between the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16.
  • This allows the panel member 1 overall weight to be reduced, which makes the panel member 1 more manageable to install.
  • the panel member 1 becomes more susceptible to becoming warped that provides a poor appearance of replication.
  • the filler sections 14, 16 are structured and dimensioned to provide support to the panel member 1 and minimize warping.
  • the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16 are formed to replicate grout, paste, concrete, or spacing between the ornamental sections 12.
  • the interior filler sections 14 and the exterior filler sections 16 are generally the same thickness. However, according to the invention, the thickness of the exterior filler sections 16 cannot be larger than the thickness Tg of the interior filler sections 14. If the exterior grout lines 16 are thicker, then the panel member 1 warps.
  • the thickness of the exterior filler sections 16 cannot be smaller than the thickness Tg of the interior filler sections 14. If the exterior grout lines 16 is substantially smaller, then the panel member 1 warps also. An interior section of the body 10 either bows in or out depending on this design and variation, which provides a poor appearance and the panel member does not look like a wall prepared from masonry. As shown in FIG. 4, the interior filler section thickness T g is substantially equal to the ornamental section thickness T 0 , which results from the ornamentals sections 12 being hollow and the molding process as further detailed below.
  • the body thickness Tb is measured from the upper surface 10a to the lower surface 10b, and is equal to the interior filler section thickness T g and the ornamental section thickness T 0 , since the flashing 18 is an extension from the exterior filler section 16 and directed parallel to the upper and lower surfaces 10a, 10b of the body 10.
  • flash is formed during the molding process, which is excess material attached to a molded, forged, or cast product, which must usually be removed. This is typically caused by leakage of the material between the two surfaces of a mold or between the base material and the mold.
  • the exterior filler section 16 thickness is substantially equal to a thickness of the interior filler sections 14, the exterior filler section 16 width W e is less than the interior filler sections 14 with W;.
  • the flashing 18 is directed away from the exterior filler section 16, connection between adjacent panel members 1 may be hindered or forcibly limited by the width of the flashing 18 and exterior filler section 16.
  • the exterior filler section 16 width W e is limited to substantially half that of the interior filler section 14 width Wi. However, it is possible that other dimensions are possible, as long as the exterior filler section 16 width W e is less than that of the interior filler section 14 width Wi.
  • the process of removing flash is commonly performed via cutting, breaking, grinding, or tumbling. Some foundries use robot autogrinders to remove this unwanted material. However, removal of the flashing requires additional steps which are cumbersome, time consuming, and expensive.
  • the flashing 18 is directed parallel to a planar upper surface 10a of the body 10. The flashing 18 does not affect the warping because the flashing 18 is directed away from the body 10 and is small enough to impede connection between the adjacent panel members 1, considering that the exterior filler section 16 width W e is less than that of the interior filler section 14 width Wi.
  • first connection section A For each panel member 1, opposing sides (not top or lower surfaces 10a, 10b) have either a first connection section A or a second connection section B.
  • the first connection section A is keyed to connection section B, and vice versa. Accordingly, when the first connection section A of one panel member is positioned adjacent to a second connection section B of another panel member 1, then the first and second connection sections A, B come together, and compliment a connection between the connecting panel members 1.
  • the first and second connection sections A, B include finger joints 30, which are complementary rectangular protrusions 32 and cuts outs 34, which interlock finger joints 30 in an adjacent panel member 1.
  • the flashing 18 is directed parallel to a planar upper surface 10a of the body 10 and minimized, and the exterior filler section 16 width W e is less than that of the interior filler section 14 width W;
  • the first and second connection sections A, B of adjacent panel members 1 can be performed, and provide a realistic look of a structure prepared from masonry, carpentry, or other finishes.
  • the panel member 1 includes body 10, a plurality of ornamental sections 12, a plurality of interior filler sections 14, an exterior filler section 16, and flashing 18 extending from the exterior filler section 16, but the first and second connection sections A, B are profiled differently than the embodiment shown in the FIGS. 1-4.
  • the first and second connection sections A, B may be a keyed profile side, that match a corresponding first and second connection section A, B from an adjacent panel member 1 when positioned next to each other. There are no finger joints 30.
  • connection sections A, B are connected to opposing sides of the panel member.
  • the panel member may have first and second connection sections A, B positioned on all sides of the body 10.
  • a panel member 1 that replicates a stone wall could match with adjacent panel members 1 in different ways, creating a less uniform and consistent look.
  • FIG. 7 the apparatus for molding panel members 1 from a fibrous slurry, generally designated 100, of the subject invention is shown comprising a die 110 having molding screen 112, and a vacuum mechanism 130 for drawing slurry into the die 1 10 and further extracting water away from the slurry.
  • the die 110 may be formed from any material having the characteristics of being water-insoluble and porous.
  • the material must also be sufficiently rigid to withstand the required vacuum pressures and easily shaped to permit the molding surfaces of the die 110, contrary to the accepted practice, to be constructed either by hand using simple hand-held cutting tools, or by machine using relatively simple manual tools, or automatically using computer controlled cutting tools.
  • Such materials include, but are not limited to, phenol-formaldehyde resin foams, polyurethane resin foams, and urea-formaldehyde resin foams; ceramics; foam metals; and other similar materials.
  • the die 110 of the invention may be manufactured with significantly less time and cost than conventional forming dies which require relatively labor intensive, time consuming, and expensive molding, machining and drilling, or electro forming operations. Further, it should now be apparent that the use of materials having the above-described characteristics permits the die 110 of the invention to be easily and inexpensively modified to allow for formed articles to be manufactured incorporating various design changes.
  • the die 110 includes a screen 112 and a plurality of perforations 114 extending inward and through the die 110. These perforations 114 lead through the die 110 as a channel that then connects with the vacuum mechanism 130.
  • the screen 112 is a fine mesh that provide a smooth upper surface 10A of the body 10, and allows the water to pass through the perforations 114 when sucked by the vacuum mechanism 130.
  • the screen 112 prevents the fiber material from also being sucked through the perforations.
  • the screen 112, the perforations 114, and the vacuum mechanism 130 allow the fiber material to mold to the die 110 surface and then remove enough water from the fiber material to allow the molded fibers to self support itself once it is removed from the die 110.
  • the die 110 also includes interior filler walls 116, exterior filler walls 118, and a support wall 119.
  • the interior filler walls 116 form the interior filler sections 14, while the exterior filler walls 118 form exterior filler sections 16.
  • the interior filler sections 14 and the exterior filler sections 16 are generally the same thickness, and so do the interior filler walls 116 and the exterior filler walls 118.
  • the thickness of the exterior filler sections 16 cannot be larger than the thickness Tg of the interior filler sections 14. If the exterior grout lines 16 are thicker, then the panel member 1 warps.
  • the exterior filler walls 118 must have less or equal height than the interior filler walls 116. Furthermore, the exterior filler walls 118 should have a width less than the width of the interior filler walls 116.
  • the upper surface 10a of the body 10 is formed along the screen 112, and the cavities 20 are formed between the interior filler walls 116.
  • the support wall 119 is formed on the external wall of the die 110 and determines the height and shape of the flash. Accordingly, the support wall 119 height is limited to the height less than the height of the exterior filler wall 118.
  • the flashing 18, as a result, is limited in height and directed parallel to the upper and lower surfaces 10a, 10b of the body 10.
  • FIGS. 8 another panel member 200 according to the invention is shown, which further includes a plurality of quality control elements, such as a plurality of die cutting locators 220 and a plurality of dimensional calibrators 240 in the shown embodiment.
  • a plurality of quality control elements such as a plurality of die cutting locators 220 and a plurality of dimensional calibrators 240 in the shown embodiment.
  • the plurality of ornamental sections 12, the plurality of interior filler sections 14, the exterior filler section 16, and finger joints 30, as previously discussed and shown in FIGS. 1-6 will be omitted and only those features that are distinguished from the embodiment shown in Fig. 8 will be described.
  • the panel member 200 is different than the panel member 1
  • the panel member 200 avoids problems associated with normal material flashing (problem described above) and provides a means for consistent cutting of panel member 200 edges by cutting die (not shown) during subsequent manufacturing steps.
  • the panel member 200 incorporates the plurality of die cutting locators 220 along the exterior filler section 16, which extends further outward from the plurality of ornamental sections 12 than the panel member 1 shown in FIGS. 1-6.
  • each die cutting locator 220 extends outward from a top surface of the exterior filler section 16.
  • each die cutting locator 220 is shaped as a cylindrical protrusion.
  • the die cutting locator 220 has a height equal to or less than a height of the ornamental sections 12.
  • each die cutting locator 220 could be formed from other shapes, as long as the die cutting locator 220 corresponds with the locator receiving notches in the cutting die.
  • the die cutting locator 220 dimensions can vary, and depend on the shape and placement of the die cutting locator 220.
  • Each die cutting locator 220 is hollow, having a cavity (not shown) formed along the lower surface 10b of the body 10 and between the interior and exterior filler sections 14, 16.
  • the cavity is similar to what is shown of the ornamental sections 12 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. This allows the panel member 200 overall weight to be reduced, which makes the panel member 200 more manageable to install.
  • each die cutting locator 220 is not hollow.
  • the die cutting locator 220 protrudes from the top surface.
  • the die cutting locator 220 extends from a lower surface of the exterior filler section 16, away from the plurality of ornamental sections 12.
  • the die cutting locator 220 could be a recess extending through the exterior filler section 16. Accordingly, for either embodiment, the cutting die would include a locator protrusion (not shown) that replaces the locator receiving notch so that the locator protrusion corresponds with the die cutting locator 220 that extends from the lower surface
  • the panel member 200 includes two pairs of die cutting locators 220, including a first pair of die cutting locators 220a positioned adjacent a first set of finger joints 30 of panel member 200, and a second pair of die cutting locators 220b positioned adjacent a second set of finger joints 30 opposite the first set of finger joints 30.
  • the first pair of die cutting locators 220a are positioned apart from each other along an opposite side of the panel member 200 than the second pair of die cutting locators 220b, which too are positioned separate from each other.
  • each die cutting locator 220 is positioned between an edge of the panel member 200 and an edge of the finger joint 30, so that exterior filler section 16 is left between the finger joints 30 and the die cutting locator 220.
  • the first pair of die cutting locators 220a are positioned closer to each other, by distance, than the second pair of die cutting locators 220b are positioned to each other.
  • the plurality of die cutting locators 220 are asymmetrically positioned along opposite sides of the panel member 200.
  • the plurality of ornamental sections 12 are staggered, and therefore, opposite sides of the panel member 200 are not symmetrical.
  • the plurality of die cutting locators 220 By positioning the plurality of die cutting locators 220 asymmetrically, the chance of improperly placing the panel member 200 in a cutting die is minimized since the panel member 200 can only match the cutting die (not shown) using a single alignment position.
  • each die cutting locator 220 is positioned and shaped so that the panel member 200 properly aligns with the cutting die (not shown).
  • the plurality of die cutting locators 220 are asymmetrically aligned along sides of the panel member 200.
  • the design is not limited to this. Rather, different shapes can be used of one or more of the die cutting locators 220, so that they are keyed with corresponding features of cutting die. The panel member 200 can then be properly positioned as the die cutting locators 220 are keyed with the cutting die.
  • the exterior filler section 16 is uniformly cut by the cutting die with the assistance of the die cutting locators 220.
  • the panel member 200 is die cut during subsequent steps in order to provide smooth consistent edging, which removes the flashing completely. Additionally, by providing consistent die cut edges, adjoining panel members 200 seamlessly align with each other during assembly.
  • the plurality of die cutting locators 220 correspond locator receiving notches (not shown) that are disposed in the cutting die (not shown).
  • corresponding features of the panel member 200 and the cutting die make it possible to avoid an errors in positioning the panel member 200 in the cutting die.
  • positioning and shape of the die cutting locators 220 require a match with corresponding locator receiving notches in the cutting die. This provides optimal alignment of the panel member 200 during subsequent die cutting. Accordingly, problems with the flashing are avoided, and the panel member 200 can be cut to provide uniform and consistent edges of the exterior filler section 16.
  • each dimensional calibrator 240 is positioned adjacent corners of the panel member 200 and separate from the plurality of die cutting locators 220.
  • each dimensional calibrator 240 is an elongated indentation formed in the exterior filler section 16.
  • the dimensional calibrator 240 is dimensioned to receive a tape measure or an equivalent.
  • the dimension and shape of the dimensional calibrator 240 can vary.
  • the dimensional calibrator 240 could be an elongated protuberance extending across the exterior filler section, or even a recess extending through the exterior filler section 16.
  • each dimensional calibrator 240 is used to enable adjustments in the drying process so variations in the panel member 200 are within specified dimensional tolerances in the final consumer product.
  • each dimensional calibrator 240 has a set length that corresponds to a length (from side to side) of the panel member 200. As the length of the panel member 200 shortens during drying, which may indicate shrinkage or warpage, the length of the dimensional calibrator 240 changes. Therefore, an operator can measure the dimensional calibrators 240 (1) first after molding, and (2) then during subsequent manufacturing steps (i.e. drying process) to control over-shrinkage and warping of the panel member 200. As a result, the size of the panel member 200 can be maintained according to accepted dimensional tolerances.
  • FIG. 9 an apparatus for molding panel members 200 from a fibrous slurry, generally designated 300, of the subject invention is shown.
  • a die 110 having molding screen 112 and a vacuum mechanism 130 for drawing slurry into the die 110 and further extracting water away from the slurry, as previously discussed and shown in FIG. 7, will be omitted and only those features that are distinguished from the embodiment shown in Fig. 9 will be described.
  • the die 110 includes extended exterior filler walls 118 that provide more distance between the interior filler walls 116, which produce the ornamental sections of the panel member 200, and the support wall 119.
  • a plurality of die cutting locator forms 120 and a plurality of dimensional calibrator forms 140 are provided along the exterior filler walls 118.
  • the plurality of die cutting locator forms 120 are notches formed in the die 110 and, in particular, along opposite sides thereof. Each die cutting locator forms 120 extends outward from a top surface of the exterior filler walls 118.
  • each die cutting locator forms 120 is shaped as a cylindrical recess that forms the die cutting locator 220, as described above.
  • each die cutting locator forms 120 could be formed from other shapes, and is shaped so that the die cutting locator 220 corresponds with the locator receiving notches in the cutting die (not shown).
  • the die cutting locator forms 120 dimensions can vary, and depend on the shape and placement of the die cutting locator 220.
  • the die cutting locator forms 120 extends into the die 110 from the top surface. However, in another embodiment, it is possible that the die cutting locator forms 120 extends upward from the upper surface of the exterior filler walls 118. In another embodiment, where the die cutting locator 220 is a recess, the die cutting locator forms 120 would extend to a height to or above the support wall 119.
  • the die 110 includes two pairs of die cutting locator forms 120, including a first pair of die cutting locator forms 120a on a first side of the die 110, and a second pair of die cutting locator forms 120b positioned on a second side of the die 110, which is opposite the first side.
  • the first pair of die cutting locator forms 120a are positioned apart from each by a separation distance, which is larger than a separation distance between the second pair of die cutting locator forms 120b, which too are positioned separate from each other. This provides asymmetrically positioning of the die cutting locators 220.
  • each dimensional calibrator forms 140 are shown, and also positioned along the exterior filler walls 118.
  • each dimensional calibrator forms 140 is positioned adjacent corners of the die 110 and separate from the plurality of die cutting locator forms 120.
  • each dimensional calibrator forms 140 is positioned along the four corners of the exterior filler walls. 118.
  • each dimensional calibrator form 140 is an elongated protrusion extending upward from the exterior filler wall 118.
  • the dimensional calibrator form 140 is dimensioned to match the width of a tape measure or an equivalent.
  • the dimension and shape of the dimensional calibrator form 140 can vary.
  • the dimensional calibrator form 140 could be an elongated recess extending across the exterior filler wall 118, or even a larger protuberance that extends to a height of the support wall 119 so that the dimensional calibrator 240 is a recess in the panel member 200.
  • the die 110 comprising a water insoluble, porous (i.e. screen 112 and perforations 114), and relatively rigid and easily shaped material is provided, having a molded surface through a series of walls that replicates a structure prepared from masonry, carpentry, or other finishes.
  • the die 110 is then disposed into a vat having a fibrous slurry.
  • the vacuum mechanism 130 connected to the die 110, draws the fibrous slurry against the screen 112 and molding surface of the die 110 to form a substantially uniform layer of fibrous material.
  • the water is drawn through the perforations 114 in the die 110.
  • the vacuum pressure necessary for drawing the fibrous slurry against the molding surfaces of the forming die may be readily determined by one of ordinary skill in the art and will depend on various process conditions such as the composition and viscosity of the slurry, the temperature of the slurry, and the configuration and wall thickness of the article to be produced.
  • the panel member 1 , 200 is removed for subsequent steps of manufacturing, including drying of the panel member 1, 200 in a temperature controlled environment (i.e. oven).
  • a temperature controlled environment i.e. oven
  • an operator may measure the dimensional calibrators 240 in order to determine a baseline measurement for the molded panel member 200.
  • the panel member 1 After the panel member 1 has dried sufficiently, it may be removed from the die
  • the panel member 1 may be placed into a conventional oven having a temperature of less than about 500 degrees.
  • the amount of time and the particular heating temperature may be readily determined by one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the operator can continue to measure the dimensional calibrators 240 so that the operator can determine is adjustments to the drying techniques are required to avoid over- shrinkage or warping of the panel member 200. For instance, the operator may determine that a right side of the panel member 200 is shrinking faster than a left side. As a result, the operator can change the direction and intensity of the temperature affecting the panel member 200 during the drying process.
  • the measurement of the dimensional calibrators can performed throughout the drying process, subsequent manufacturing steps, and during storage, after which the dimensional calibrator 240 may be removed by the cutting die before use by a consumer.
  • the panel member 200 is matched with the cutting die using the plurality of die cutting locators 220. Since the die cutting locators 220 are staggered and asymmetrically positioned along the panel member 200, the panel member 200 will only fit when properly aligned with cutting die.
  • the panel member 200 is cut, and the flashing is removed.
  • the panel member 200 now has consistent edging so that adjoin panel members 200 can seamlessly join each other along corresponding finger joints 30.

Abstract

La présente invention se rapporte à un élément panneau préparé à partir d'une suspension fibreuse, qui reproduit à l'identique une structure préparée en maçonnerie, menuiserie ou à partir d'autres enduits de finition. L'élément panneau comprend un corps (10), une pluralité de sections décoratives (12), une pluralité de sections de remplissage intérieures (14), une section de remplissage extérieure (16) et une pluralité d'éléments de contrôle de qualité (220, 240) disposés le long de la section de remplissage extérieure. Le corps est préparé à partir d'une épaisseur normalisée de matériau fibreux sensiblement uniforme.
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