DE10318988A1 - Wooden item visible or decorative element is produced using a piezo-inkjet printer that is used to print directly onto the visible surface of the wooden item - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Holz enthaltendes oder aus Holz bestehendes Sichtelement mit wenigstens einer Sichtseite, wobei die Sichtseite mit einem Aufdruck versehen ist. Die Erfindung betrifft außerdem ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines derartigen Sichtelements.The The invention relates to a wood containing or consisting of wood Visual element with at least one visible side, the visible side is provided with an imprint. The invention also relates to a Method for producing such a viewing element.
In der Möbelindustrie werden seit langem Möbel- und Wandelemente mittels diversen Verfahren mit Aufdrucken versehen. Zur Anwendung kommen bedruckte Folien, die auf die Möbel- und Wandelemente kaschiert werden. Hauptsächlich sind dies Melaminfolien, welche mit großem maschinellen und verfahrenstechnischen Aufwand hergestellt und bedruckt werden müssen. Ferner ist bekannt, dass die Möbel- und Wandelemente mittels der Siebdrucktechnik und der Offsetdrucktechnik bedruckt werden. Diese Druckverfahren erfordern Filme und einen großen fototechnischen Aufwand. Ein Nachteil dieser Druckverfahren ist, dass die Umwelt durch die anfallenden Chemikalien und durch den Abfall stark belastet wird.In the furniture industry have been used for a long time and imprinting wall elements using various processes. Printed foils are used, which on the furniture and Wall elements are laminated. These are mainly melamine foils, which with great mechanical and procedural effort produced and printed Need to become. It is also known that the furniture and wall elements using screen printing technology and offset printing technology be printed. These printing processes require films and one huge photographic effort. A disadvantage of this printing process is that the environment through the chemicals and through the Waste is heavily contaminated.
Der Erfindung liegt deshalb die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Sichtelement und ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines derartigen Sichtelements bereitzustellen, welches schnell und preiswert herstellbar ist und welches die Umwelt weniger belastet.The The invention is therefore based on the object of a viewing element and to provide a method for producing such a visual element, which is quick and inexpensive to manufacture and which is the environment less burdened.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Sichtelement gelöst, bei dem sich der Aufdruck direkt auf der Oberfläche der Sichtseite befindet und mittels eines Inkjet-Druckverfahrens, insbesondere eines Piezo-Inkjet-Druckverfahrens, aufgebracht worden ist.This Task is solved with a viewing element, in which the imprint directly on the surface the visible side and by means of an inkjet printing process, in particular a piezo inkjet printing process is.
Ein derartiges Sichtelement hat den wesentlichen Vorteil, dass keine Folie bedruckt werden muss und dass keine bedruckte Folie auf das Sichtelement auf kaschiert werden muss. Da der Aufdruck direkt auf die Oberfläche der Sichtseite erfolgt, kann auf jeden Fall die Folie eingespart werden, was außerdem den Vorteil hat, dass das Sichtelement wesentlich maßhaltiger hergestellt werden kann. Der Aufdruck erfolgt im Inkjet-Druckverfahren und somit sind keine fototechnischen Vorarbeiten erforderlich. Da keine Chemikalien benötigt werden und keine Abfälle anfallen, wird die Umwelt nicht belastet. Ein weiterer gravierender Vorteil ist, dass sehr kleine Serien oder sogar einzelne Aufdrucke preiswert erstellt werden können. Die Daten zur Ansteuerung der Inkjet-Druckkopfes für die einzelnen Aufdrucke können in einem Massenspeicher abgelegt und diesem jederzeit wieder entnommen werden.On Such a visual element has the essential advantage that none Foil must be printed and that no printed foil on the Visible element must be laminated on. Because the imprint directly on the surface on the visible side, the film can be saved in any case be what more has the advantage that the viewing element is much more dimensionally stable can be manufactured. The printing takes place in the inkjet printing process and therefore no photo-technical preparatory work is required. Since none Chemicals needed and no waste the environment is not polluted. Another serious one The advantage is that very small series or even individual prints can be created inexpensively. The data to control the inkjet print head for the individual Imprints can be made in stored in a mass storage device and removed from it at any time become.
Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Aufdruck berührungslos aufgebracht worden ist. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Druck verschleißfrei erfolgt, wodurch nicht nur das Druckwerkzeug sondern auch eventuell empfindliche Sichtelemente geschont wird.at A further development of the invention provides that the imprint contactless has been applied. This has the advantage that the printing is wear-free, whereby not only the printing tool but also possibly sensitive visual elements is spared.
Da nicht nur ebene sondern auch unebene Flächen mit einem Aufdruck versehen werden können, sind auch Sichtelemente bedruckbar, auf die eine Folie nicht aufklebbar oder ein Siebruck nicht verwendbar ist.There Imprint not only flat but also uneven surfaces can be visible elements can also be printed on which a film cannot be glued or screen printing cannot be used.
Eine Weiterbildung sieht vor, dass der Aufdruck eine Deckschicht aus einem Schutzlack aufweist, der während des Druckverfahrens aufgebracht worden ist. Dieser Decklack kann z.B. ein UV-Licht absorbierenden Klarlack sein, der über das bereits gedruckte Dekor aufgetragen wird.A Further training provides that the print looks like a cover layer has a protective lacquer that during of the printing process has been applied. This top coat can e.g. be a UV light absorbing clear coat that already printed decor is applied.
Bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Aufdruck ein Vielfarbendruck, insbesondere mit zwölf Farben. Dieser Aufdruck kann in einem Arbeitsgang aufgebracht werden.at an embodiment the print is a multi-color print, especially with twelve colors. This print can be applied in one operation.
Eine Variante sieht vor, dass der Aufdruck eine Auflösung von 300 dpi bis 2400 dpi, insbesondere von 600 dpi bis 1200 dpi aufweist. Derartige Aufdrucke besitzen Fotoqualität.A Variant provides that the print has a resolution of 300 dpi to 2400 dpi, in particular from 600 dpi to 1200 dpi. Such imprints have photo quality.
Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines derartigen Sichtelements, wobei der Aufdruck mittels eines Inkjet-Druckverfahrens direkt auf die Oberfläche der Sichtseite aufgedruckt wird.The The invention also relates to a method for producing such Visual element, the print using an inkjet printing process directly on the surface the visible side is printed.
Durch das Direktdruckverfahren werden die bereits oben erwähnten Vorteile erzielt. Dabei können alle in einem modernen Inkjet-Druckkopf verarbeitbaren Druckmedien, wie Lösemittelfarben, UV-Farben, Laktat-Farben, oder wasserbasierende Farben ein- oder vielfarbig verdruckt werden. Es sind keine fotochemischen und umweltbelastenden Prozesse mehr erforderlich.By the direct printing process will have the advantages already mentioned above achieved. You can all print media that can be processed in a modern inkjet print head, such as solvent inks, UV inks, Lactate colors, or water-based colors in one or many colors be printed. They are not photochemical and polluting Processes more required.
Im gleichen Arbeitsgang wird erfindungsgemäß unmittelbar nach dem Auftrag der Druckfarbe eine Deck- oder Schutzlack aufgetragen. Dadurch wird die Fertigungszeit wesentlich reduziert. Insbesondere werden die Druckfarbe und der Deck- oder Schutzlack mit dem gleichen Inkjet-Druckkopf aufgetragen.in the The same operation is carried out according to the invention immediately after the order a top or protective varnish is applied to the printing ink. This will the manufacturing time significantly reduced. In particular, the Printing ink and the top or protective lacquer applied with the same inkjet printhead.
Bei einer Variante bewegt sich während des Druckvorganges der Inkjet-Druckkopf. Es besteht jedoch auch die Möglichkeit, dass sich während des Druckvorganges das Sichtelement, gegebenenfalls auch zusätzlich, bewegt.at a variant moves during the printing process of the inkjet printhead. However, it also exists the possibility, that during of the printing process, the viewing element, if necessary also additionally, emotional.
Da das Sichtelement berührungslos bedruckt wird, wird weder dieses beschädigt noch das Druckwerkzeug abgenutzt.Since the viewing element be contactless is printed, it is not damaged and the printing tool is not worn.
Das Sichtelement ist z.B. ein Teil einer Wand eines Ausstellungsraumes, auf dem die auszustellenden Produkte ebenfalls wiedergegeben werden. Es können die Wände von Büros gestaltet werden. Dabei wird das gewünschte Motiv von einer Vorlabe gescannt und als Druckvorlage verwendet.The The visual element is e.g. part of a wall of an exhibition room, on which the products to be exhibited are also reproduced. It can the walls of offices be designed. The desired motif is scanned from a template and used as a template.
Im Baubereich können Tür- und/oder Fensterrahmen dekoriert werden. Außerdem ist jegliches Mobiliar dekorierbar, wie z.B. Tischplatten. Ferner sind Holzzierleisten in KfZ-Innenraumbereich mit jedem Muster und jeder Holzmaserung dekorierbar.in the Construction area can Door and / or Window frames can be decorated. In addition, all furniture decorable, e.g. Tabletops. There are also wooden moldings in the automotive interior decorable with every pattern and every wood grain.
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| DE20312901U DE20312901U1 (en) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-04-25 | Wooden item visible or decorative element is produced using a piezo-inkjet printer that is used to print directly onto the visible surface of the wooden item |
| DE10318988A DE10318988A1 (en) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-04-25 | Wooden item visible or decorative element is produced using a piezo-inkjet printer that is used to print directly onto the visible surface of the wooden item |
| DE20314522U DE20314522U1 (en) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-09-11 | visual element |
| DE20319355U DE20319355U1 (en) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-12-10 | Advertising on table and bench surfaces, e.g. for catering establishments, uses a direct ink jet printing on to the surface together with a protective ink varnish covering |
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| DE102005060753A1 (en) * | 2005-12-16 | 2007-06-21 | Kronotec Ag | Floor panel`s profiled section printing method, involves applying inkjet-printing ink with binding material on profiled section to be printed in operating condition by using fixed print heads that are arranged one after another |
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