US20040161587A1 - Method of manufacturing surface element, and surface element - Google Patents

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US20040161587A1
US20040161587A1 US10/739,910 US73991003A US2004161587A1 US 20040161587 A1 US20040161587 A1 US 20040161587A1 US 73991003 A US73991003 A US 73991003A US 2004161587 A1 US2004161587 A1 US 2004161587A1
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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
    • B32B3/00—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
    • B32B3/02—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
    • B32B3/08—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
    • 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
    • B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
    • B32B15/04—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B15/08—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/10—Methods of surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
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  • the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a surface element from a thin metal sheet.
  • the invention further relates to a surface element formed of a thin metal sheet.
  • An objective of the invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a surface element, and a surface element, which enable the use of a thinner metal sheet than previously, while providing an element with better properties than in the prior art arrangements.
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that the surface of the metal sheet is covered by at least one substantially parallel reinforcing element, and a thermoplastic surface layer forming a facing is glued onto the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements by pressing the plastic layer against the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements and by heating the surface layer during the gluing so that it conforms substantially to the outer surface formed by the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements and fastens the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements together, thus forming the surface element with them.
  • the surface element according to the invention is characterized in that on the surface of the metal sheet there is at least one reinforcing element substantially parallel with the surface, and a thermoplastic surface layer is glued onto the surface of the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements, the plastic layer being pressed substantially against the outer surface formed by the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements so that it fastens the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements together, thus forming the surface element with them.
  • a thermoplastic surface layer such as a plastic film or plastic sheet
  • a thermoplastic surface layer such as a plastic film or plastic sheet
  • the plastic layer being heated during gluing and pressed against the outer surface of the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements such that it conforms thereto, thus affixing the reinforcing elements and the metal sheet together and forming a surface element with them.
  • reinforcing elements are made of incombustible material, such as profiles formed of a thin metal sheet, wherefore such a surface element can also be used in places that require a high standard of fire safety, e.g. in public premises and in vehicles, such as ships.
  • the reinforcing elements are made of MDF, such as MDF sheets, through machining.
  • FIG. 1 shows schematically a surface element according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows schematically a cross-sectional view of a part of the surface element according to FIG. 1 taken along the line A-A,
  • FIG. 3 shows schematically an advantageous cross-section of a reinforcing element
  • FIGS. 4 a and 0 . 4 b show schematically examples of perforated metal sheets applicable for manufacturing a surface element
  • FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a surface element according to the invention viewed from the side of the facing.
  • FIG. 1 shows schematically a surface element 1 according to the invention viewed from the side of the facing.
  • the element comprises reinforcing profiles denoted by arrows 2 in FIG. 1, the profiles forming a pattern on the surface of the surface element 1 .
  • various patterns can be formed on the surface of the surface element. The patterns can be selected in various ways depending on the required level of reinforcement and the desired appearance.
  • FIG. 2 shows schematically a partial cross-section of the surface element according to FIG. 1.
  • the frame of the surface element consists of a metal sheet 3 bent e.g. into the same form as in the figure.
  • the shape can vary depending on the type of fasteners used to affix the surface element to the base, and it may comprise various projections, shoulders, openings etc.
  • reinforcing elements 2 On top of the metal sheet 3 there are reinforcing elements 2 , which are shaped e.g. like crescents by way of an example, but the cross-section thereof can vary within the limits set by the desired effect and rigidity.
  • the reinforcing elements 2 and the metal sheet 3 are covered by a plastic surface layer 4 which constitutes the facing and is attached by gluing to the metal sheet 3 and the reinforcing elements 2 by heating the surface layer 4 and pressing it against the surface of the metal sheet 3 and the reinforcing elements 2 , so that certain parts of the surface element stretch as a result of the heat, thus conforming to the shapes of the surfaces.
  • the plastic surface layer 4 can be glued in various ways. It can be pressed against the surface of the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements by means of a pressure difference that can be generated either by rapidly sucking air from the other side of the metal sheet or by providing a higher pressure than the atmospheric pressure on the surface facing the surface layer. Naturally, a combination of these methods can also be used. Furthermore, the surface layer 4 can be pressed in place by means of a separate press element, which mechanically presses the surface layer against the metal sheet 3 and the reinforcing element 2 until the layer has assumed a desired shape. In all cases, the surface layer must naturally be heated in connection with the gluing to make it conform to the surface so that the film is able to adhere thereto.
  • the plastic surface layer can be e.g. a PVC sheet or some other suitable plastic film with appropriate heat-dependent plasticity properties, and suitable durability and appearance for the intended purpose.
  • the plastic surface layer can be formed e.g. of a thin plastic sheet, such as an acryl sheet or the like.
  • the gluing can be carried out by means of heat-activated or compression-activated adhesive or e.g. moisture-activated urethane adhesive, depending on the required properties and conditions of use.
  • FIG. 3 shows schematically a preferred embodiment of a reinforcing profile formed by bending a very thin metal sheet into a profile that constitutes a reinforcing element.
  • the reinforcing element is thus firm yet light and incombustible.
  • Such profiles can be manufactured with various cross-sections, and a simple example thereof is shown in FIG. 3.
  • a reinforcing profile can be manufactured not only by bending but also though extrusion or in some other manner known per se.
  • FIGS. 4 a and 4 b show schematically two alternatives of a perforated metal sheet, which can be used to manufacture a surface element according to the invention.
  • FIG. 4 a shows a metal sheet perforated with substantially evenly spaced small holes 5 , through which air is able to flow between the plastic film and the metal sheet.
  • FIG. 4 b in turn shows an embodiment where broken lines denote locations 2 a of the reinforcing elements, and a few holes 5 which can be located in different manners, but which are placed in this case near the reinforcing element.
  • the number and size of the holes can vary considerably, as long as the metal sheet is provided with holes, if required, through which air can be discharged from between the plastic surface layer 4 and the metal sheet 3 while the surface layer is being pressed to the metal sheet.
  • FIG. 5 shows schematically yet another embodiment of a surface element according to the invention.
  • the reinforcing element 2 ′ consists of a netlike structure shown in the figure as a grid by way of an example.
  • the operation of such a netlike structure as a reinforcing element is similar to other reinforcing elements, and it adheres to the metal sheet by means of a plastic surface layer similarly as the other reinforcing elements.
  • a netlike reinforcing element can consist of for example crosswise threads made of a suitable material, or it can be a woven net or some other net formed in a suitable manner.
  • the material of the surface element can be steel, aluminium or some other metal suitable for the purpose.
  • the reinforcing elements can be manufactured e.g. from wood, various rigid materials made of fibres, such as MDF sheets, or plastic or metal, depending on the intended use and the fire safety regulations in the destination.
  • the invention enables the use of a metal sheet that is up to 50% thinner for the manufacture of a surface element, while providing surface elements with better properties, however.
  • the most advantageous method is to preform metal sheets into a desired shape of the surface elements before the reinforcing elements and the surface layer are attached thereto.
  • a surface element can also be a straight sheet if it is attached to a suitable place either by means of profiles or some other suitable fasteners, such as screws.
  • the surface of the metal sheet is provided with reinforcing elements, and that a thermoplastic surface layer is attached onto the surface of both the metal sheet and the reinforcing elements to affix the sheet and the elements together, thus forming a surface element with them.
  • the reinforcing elements can be placed on the surface of the metal sheet without any substantial fastening, since the plastic surface layer affixes them firmly to the metal sheet.
  • the reinforcing elements can be fastened during the coating e.g. mechanically or by means of gluing only to such a degree that they stay immobile while the surface layer is being fastened.
  • the coating element can be easily perforated in a desired manner after gluing of the surface layer, or if the surface element is already provided with holes of a suitable shape, the surface layer can be removed from the holes afterwards.

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