Process for the manufacture of surface elements

US7476351B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PERGO (EUROPE) AB · SE

Inventors

• Magnus Nilsson · Vellinge, SE
• Lars Ohlsson · Mörbylånga, SE
• Magdalena Christiansson · Trelleborg, SE
• Krister Hansson · Trelleborg, SE
• Jan Ericsson · Lakeville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 28, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 13, 2009
• Expiry date: Jul 9, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T428/259
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuously or discontinuously pressed on to this. The lacquer will be provided with a surface structure which enhances the decorative effect of the decor. The wear layer is then completely cured.