GB2248208A - Reinforced translucent panel - Google Patents

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GB2248208A
GB2248208A GB9120647A GB9120647A GB2248208A GB 2248208 A GB2248208 A GB 2248208A GB 9120647 A GB9120647 A GB 9120647A GB 9120647 A GB9120647 A GB 9120647A GB 2248208 A GB2248208 A GB 2248208A
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Patrick Mitchell
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GRINTER SIMON JOHN
KNELLER ROBERT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/067—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of fibres or filaments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/10—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin
    • B32B17/10005—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10009—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing characterized by the number, the constitution or treatment of glass sheets
    • B32B17/10018—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing characterized by the number, the constitution or treatment of glass sheets comprising only one glass sheet
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/10—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin
    • B32B17/10005—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10165—Functional features of the laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10366—Reinforcements of the laminated safety glass or glazing against impact or intrusion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/12—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B7/00—Layered 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
    • B32B7/04—Interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/12—Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F1/00—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
    • B44F1/06—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects produced by transmitted light, e.g. transparencies, imitations of glass paintings
    • 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
    • E04C2/54—Slab-like translucent elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B5/00—Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor
    • E06B5/10—Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like action; for other protective purposes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/08—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using both translucent and non-translucent layers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/40—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular optical properties
    • B32B2307/414—Translucent

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Abstract

A reinforced translucent panel suitable for use as a light-transmitting or transparent blast screen, window or door panel able to withstand physical or environmental abuse consists of a light-transmissive substrate in sheet or strip form having applied to at least one surface an adherent fabric material such as netting. The material may be rendered adherent by a curable resin such as an acrylic resin, a polyurethane or an epoxy resin, applied as a base layer or film on the substrate followed by application of the fabric material and a further layer of resin.

Description

REINFORCED TRANtSLUCENT PANEL This invention relates to reinforced translucent panels and to their manufacture, in particular to such panels which are also decorative.
Many potential applications exist for a translucent, including transparent, panel which is able to withstand the effects of blast or impact by other objects and which may also be decorative. Examples include windows and doors, including double- or triple-glazed units, room-divider or work-sstatXon screens and partitions, bath and shower screens, clock faces, and business, commercial and retail display signs and advertisements.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a reinforced translucent panel comprises a light-tranamissive substrate in sheet or strip form having applied to at least one surface thereof an adherent fabric material.
Preferably the substrate is substantially rigid such as a sheet of glass or a plastics material such as an acrylic polymer, polycarbonate and the like in sheet form but non-rigid plastics substrates which may be rolled or bent at least in one direction are included.
Thickness is not critical and depends on the application contemplated; for most purposes, a thickness of up to 10 mm, preferably up to 5 mm, will suffice.
The substrate may be substantially clear, that is, transparent, or may be translucent; in a further alternative, the substrate may be clear but patterned to provide optimum light transmission without being pellucid.
The fabric material may comprise a knitted or woven fabric such as netting or a looped or knotted fabric such as lace, formed either from a natural or synthetic fibre material. The fabric may be plain or may be worked to include a pattern or, alternatively, may have a pattern applied separately as by dyeing or staining, for example by a screen printing technique.
The fabric material is preferably rendered adherent by the use of a resin composition which itself may be coloured or tinted. The resin composition may comprise a water-soluble acrylic polymer or a resin which is soluble in organic solvents such as a polyurethane or epoxy resin. Depending on the intended application, the cured resin may be selected to be resistant to boiling water, acids, alkalis, solvents and greases and generally durable in aggressive environments. The resin composition may include dispersion agents, driers, solvents or diluents and the like, as required.
According to a further aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a reinforced translucent panel comprises applying to at least one surface of a light-transmissive substrate in sheet or strip form a film of a resin composition and a fabric material, whereby the resin composition substantially fills the interstices between discrete fabric yarns or filaments, and curing the resin composition, The resin composition may be applied to the substrate by any convenient technique such as brushing, rolling or spraying. Preferably, the composition is applied as a first layer or film, followed by application of the fabric material, followed by a second layer or film of the resin composition, either before or after the first layer is fully cured.An intermediate rolling step may be carried out to ensure that the fabric is uniformly coated with the first layer or film of resin composition. The resin may if necessary be thinned, prior to application, to a suitable viscosity by the use of an appropriate solvent, either water or an organic solvent such as a lower ketone containing C1 to C3 alkyl groups. The substrate is preferably degreased before application of the resin composition.
Drying or curing preferably occurs by chemical cross-linking following evaporation of the more volatile components and may take place even at low temperatures provided that the ambient atmosphere is reasonably dry. The drying or curing rate may be enhanced in an elevated temperature and/or by the use of a forced draught.
The mesh size of fabric materials for use in the present invention may vary between 2 to 3 threads per centimetre up to 50 or more threads per centimetre.
Patterns may be pre-applied in one or more colours using any suitable application process including screen printing, engraving, and by photographic means.
Suitable fabric materials include cottons, rayons, silks, nylons and other polyester or polyamide synthetic fibre-based materials. Additionally or alternatively, the fabric may be worked to contain a pattern in the body of the material itself.
Suitable resins are commercially-available and include "430 Superseal", a polyurethane-based resin available from Northwest Holst Co.t tWD Bonder", an epoxy resin adhesive available from Conren Ltd.; "Aquasol", an epoxy water-based resin available from Northwest Hoist Co.; and #Riposeal", an epoxy resin available from Shackerley (holdings) Ltd. Such resins are preferably applied at a solids content of 50% diluted with water or a suitable organic solvent such as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone and applied at a wet film thickness of from 2 to 3 microns up to 1 mm or more per coat in two, three or more separate films, the film thickness depending on the application viscosity.Additional strength may be achieved by further layers of resin and optionally further layers of fabric material, Panels produced according to the invention are resistant to mechanical, blast and chemical attack and are stable to ultra-violet light and extremes of weather. They may be used in a variety of applications where strength is an important consideration and additionally may be rendered aesthetically pleasing by the provision of a pattern, either in the fabric itself and/or by colouring the fabric.
The invention will now be described by way of example.
To one side of a sheet of glass of thickness 4 mm was spray-applied a coating of "430 Superseal" thinned with acetone to an application viscosity of 2 seconds (Ford cup). The wet film thickness was approximately 1 mm.
A sheet of polyester netting of weave density 10 threads/inch (4 threads/cm) was laid over the wet film and urged into contact with the glass by rolling with a hard roller. A second coat of resin was then applied and the panel was allowed to dry. Drying time was approximately 3 hours at room temperature; full strength was developed over 48 hours. The adhesion strength of the fabric to the glass was approximately lOOOlb/in2 (=7 x 105 kg/m).

Claims (9)

1. A reinforced translucent panel comprising a light-transinissive substrate in sheet or strip form having applied to at least one surface thereof an adherent fabric material.
2. A panel according to Claim 1, in which the substrate is relatively rigid and comprises glass or a plastics material.
3. A panel according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, in which the fabric comprises netting formed from a natural or synthetic fibre material.
4. A panel according to Claim 1 or Claim 28 in which the fabric comprises lace formed from a natural or synthetic fibre material.
5. A panel according to any preceding claim, in which the fabric material is rendered adherent by the use of a resin composition comprising a water-soluble acrylic polymer.
6. A panel according to any of Claims 1 to 4, in which the fabric material is rendered adherent by the use of an organic solvent-soluble resin such as a polyurethane or epoxy-based resin.
7, A panel according to any preceding claim, in which the fabric material is worked to include a pattern.
8. A panel according to any preceding claim, in which the fabric material has a pattern applied thereto.
9. A method for the manufacture of a reinforced translucent panel, the method comprising applying to at least one surface of a light-transmissive substrate in sheet or strip form a film of a resin composition and a fabric material, whereby the resin composition substantially fills the interstices between discrete fabric yarns or filaments, and curing the resin composition.
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GB909021024A GB9021024D0 (en) 1990-09-27 1990-09-27 A method of decorating glass
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GB2293137A (en) * 1994-09-14 1996-03-20 Welwyn Lighting Designs Ltd Decorative laminate material
WO1998041968A1 (en) * 1997-03-18 1998-09-24 Mold Technic Pte Ltd. An illuminated display and a method of forming same
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EP1031699A1 (en) * 1999-02-25 2000-08-30 Gunter Dipl.-Ing. Erker Method of securing windows and the mass for the use in this method
EP1041212A1 (en) * 1999-03-30 2000-10-04 Atofina Antifragmentation panel made of a thermoplastic polymer, particularly an acrylic polymer and use as a noisescreen
ES2379140A1 (en) * 2010-09-27 2012-04-23 Fundación Investigación E Innovación Para El Desarrollo Social Glass ceramics. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
WO2014122330A1 (en) * 2013-02-05 2014-08-14 Leva Candela Jose Juan Method for the production of decorative textile panel and resulting product

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GB2283707A (en) * 1992-07-01 1995-05-17 Patrick Mitchell Decorative article
GB2293137A (en) * 1994-09-14 1996-03-20 Welwyn Lighting Designs Ltd Decorative laminate material
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EP1031699A1 (en) * 1999-02-25 2000-08-30 Gunter Dipl.-Ing. Erker Method of securing windows and the mass for the use in this method
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