Decorative panel

Abstract

The invention relates to a panel (1), in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, where the panel comprises: a support panel (10), such as a medium density fiber (MDF) panel, a high density fiber (HDF) panel or a particle panel; wherein the panel (10) has at least one chamfer (12) at at least one edge (11); and a decorative printed layer (20) applied to the panel (10) and the at least one chamfer (12).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing panels, in particular laminates, walls, ceilings, furniture or floor panels. The present invention also relates to a panel manufactured accordingly.. Background Art

[0002] Currently, there are a variety of materials that can be used to manufacture panels, such as walls, ceilings, furniture and floor panels. In addition, there are a variety of manufacturing methods for panels.

[0003] There is a continuing need to improve the performance of panels and / or the corresponding manufacturing methods. In particular, it is meaningful to improve various different panel performances. These performances include, for example, environmental friendliness (such as recyclability), tactility, appearance and / or durability (such as fire resistance, moisture resistance and / or scratch resistance).

[0004] Especially in the technical field of manufacturing panels for visible surfaces including contact surfaces, it is crucial for the panel to have a visually appealing surface. Therefore, the manufacturing method should provide a panel with a visually appealing surface, a panel with an improved tactile appearance and a durable panel at the same time.

[0005] Known panels for visible surfaces in this technical field include relatively inexpensive and easy-to-handle laminated panels. Generally, it includes a support panel made of medium-density fiber (MDF) or high-density fiber (HDF) material that allows thermal recycling. Known methods for visible surfaces in this technical field include applying a decorative layer to the support panel during the manufacturing process to provide a visually appealing panel.

[0006] In the prior art, attempts have been made to provide decorative panels by applying a decorative layer to the panel (for example, by printing), coating the panel (for example, painting and / or spraying), and then formatting the panel (for example, dividing the panel into smaller parts). Subsequently, the panel can be shaped, which includes providing a specific shape on the front and / or side of the panel to facilitate the connection of two or more panels. Subsequently, chamfered edges can be provided on one or more edges of the panel, which is usually done by milling a chamfer (or bevel) on the edge. Subsequently, the chamfer is coated, that is, a single-color spray coating is provided. Providing the chamfered edges and their coatings can be done by separate devices.

[0007] The methods in the prior art have several drawbacks. For example, the chamfer does not have a decorative layer but is coated with a single color. Therefore, this common practice must always provide a compromise to align the chamfer with the decorative layer of the panel. Aligning the decorative layer by post-processing the chamfer is very expensive and thus not carried out. In addition, the coating of the chamfer is an additional step and the effect is not very good. Another drawback of the known methods in the prior art is that, through separate and / or additional coating steps, the structural characteristics of the chamfer are always different from those of the rest of the panel. Therefore, such chamfers are more prone to mechanical failures and are more likely to break.

[0008] In addition, there are pressed chamfers in the prior art. By pressing the edge into the panel, a pressed chamfer can be manufactured. This has the disadvantage that the mechanical integrity of the entire panel is negatively affected. In addition, since pressing interferes with the layers at the edge / chamfer, it is difficult to achieve a continuous layer along the entire panel.

[0009] In view of the above drawbacks, there is an increasing need to provide improved panels and improved panel manufacturing methods.

[0010] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to at least partially overcome the above drawbacks. In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved, overall attractive and durable panel with a comfortable touch. In addition, the corresponding manufacturing method of the panel will be enabled. The manufacturing method should be simplified and cost-effective. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing method and a panel that simplify the appearance change of the panel. Summary of the Invention

[0011] Panel

[0012] These objects are achieved at least in part by the panel and the panel manufacturing method defined in the independent claims. Other aspects of the present disclosure are defined in the dependent claims. Since both the panel and the method for manufacturing the panel are related to the panel, it should be understood that the advantages and / or features of the panel can also be applied to the method, and vice versa.

[0013] In particular, this object is achieved by a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, wherein the panel comprises: a support panel, such as a medium density fiber (MDF) panel, a high density fiber (HDF) panel or a particle panel; wherein the panel has at least one chamfer at at least one edge; and a decorative printing layer applied to the panel and at least one chamfer.

[0014] This has the advantage that the decorative printing layer is applied to both, i.e., the panel and at least one chamfer. Therefore, since the decorative printing layer is substantially unchanged when viewed from above, the decorative effect is improved. This is advantageous because it helps to align a more natural appearance.

[0015] Another advantage is that, since the decorative printing layer also covers the chamfer, there is basically no need for additional manufacturing steps to provide color and / or layers for the chamfer.

[0016] In addition, the panel has the advantage that its quality is improved because there is basically no difference between the material applied to the panel and the material applied to the chamfer. Therefore, a tactile advantage is also achieved because the same material on the panel smoothly transitions from the center of the panel to the chamfer. Thus, the structural performance of the panel is improved.

[0017] At least one chamfer is arranged, for example processed, such that layers can be easily applied to the panel and / or the decorative printing layer. This kind of processing (such as by milling) is advantageous because it does not have a negative impact on the structural integrity of the panel (which is the case when pressing the chamfer).

[0018] The support panel (also referred to as "panel" in this article for simplicity) can be a panel made of wood-based materials, such as medium-density fiber panels or high-density fiber panels, particle panels, oriented strand panels, etc. However, it can also be made of plastic materials, such as luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), rigid polymer cores or expanded polymer cores, and hybrid structures widely used in the flooring industry. High-density fiber (HDF) panels have proven to have good recyclability.

[0019] The decorative printing layer is applied to the support panel and at least one chamfer. It should be understood that when the panel is in a typical position, such as on the floor, wall, ceiling, etc., the printing layer can be seen from, for example, the top side. It should be understood that the printing layer is applied to the top surface of the panel. The top surface can face the back. Thus, the printing layer and the decorative aspects of the printing layer can be identified.

[0020] The back can be configured to be attached to a base surface, such as a wall, ceiling or floor surface. In an example, the back can be provided with adhesives and / or mechanical attachment means.

[0021] The chamfer used in this article can also be understood as a bevel. The chamfer can mean that the edge of the panel is inclined when viewed in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel. In an example, at the location where the edge of the panel is located, the chamfer can represent an empty space. The chamfer can have a constant inclination and / or at least be partially rounded and / or consist of a combination thereof.

[0022] The panel generally has a longitudinal dimension (length) and a width perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension. The edges of the panel are substantially parallel to the longitudinal dimension. The chamfer is preferably applied along the entire length of the panel. Thus, the chamfer is substantially parallel to the longitudinal dimension of the panel. Compared with the length, the width of the panel is usually smaller.

[0023] It should be understood that the panel has been formatted before the chamfer is provided and the decorative printing layer is applied. Thus, the panel can already have a width suitable for a particular application.

[0024] Preferably, the decorative printing layer is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and at least one chamfer.

[0025] This has the advantage that there is substantially no difference between the decorative printing layers on the panel, which improves the product quality of the panel. In addition, it also helps to improve the decorative value of the panel.

[0026] The transition should be understood as extending onto the part of the top surface of the panel that is not provided with an inclination by the chamfer, on which part, and also extending along the width direction of the panel onto the part of the chamfer. In addition, the transition can also extend along the longitudinal dimension / direction (length) of the panel. Thus, in one example, the transition can include a substantially rectangular area (e.g., when viewed from above).

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the decorative printing layer includes a decorative pattern that is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and at least one chamfer.

[0028] The decorative pattern can imitate any surface preferred by the user. In one example, the decorative pattern can imitate a natural surface. Advantageously, the pattern is continuous at the transition between the panel and at least one chamfer. Thus, there are substantially no surface / material variations and / or variations in the pattern that would distract the user. In addition, a continuous material quality is achieved over the entire panel. In this regard, the "overall" panel refers to the panel (e.g., the top surface of the panel) and the chamfers of the panel.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, at least one chamfer has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel and a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the panel, wherein the ratio w / d of at least one chamfer is at least 0.5, preferably at least 0.8, more preferably at least 1.2, more preferably at least 1.4, most preferably at least 1.6, and / or wherein the ratio w / d of at least one chamfer is at most 30, preferably at most 25, more preferably at most 20, more preferably at most 15, more preferably at most 10, more preferably at most 8, most preferably at most 6.

[0030] The width and depth of the chamfer can be understood as the geometric characteristics of the chamfer. The advantage of the geometric characteristics described herein is that the decorative printing layer can be easily applied to the panel and at least one chamfer. Thus, in particular, the adhesion of the layer (e.g., the decorative printing layer) to the chamfer is improved. In traditional panels, the chamfers are usually constructed in a way that makes it difficult to reliably apply a layer.

[0031] It should also be noted that one or more geometric characteristics of the chamfers described herein include a lower limit and an upper limit of a region that can be combined into a lower and an upper bound. In certain configurations, the lower limit may be greater than the upper limit. In this regard, it is worth noting that the lower limit and the upper limit will be combined into a single region in a technically meaningful way. When the lower limit and the upper limit are thus combined to specify a region, the lower limit should be at least lower than the upper limit. Thus, the specified region includes technically meaningful values between the lower limit and the upper limit.

[0032] Tests have shown that the geometric characteristics described herein are particularly helpful in improving the application of the decorative printing layer (and other layers such as the varnish layer).

[0033] In an example, the ratio w / d is at least 2, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 3.5, more preferably at least 4, and most preferably at least 4.5.

[0034] In another example, the ratio w / d is at most 4, preferably at most 3, more preferably at most 2.5, more preferably at most 2, and most preferably at most 1.8.

[0035] Tests have shown that a specific combination of the upper and lower limits of the w / d ratio helps to provide a chamfer. It also facilitates the reliable application of the layer to the panel.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the width (w) of the at least one chamfer perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel is at least 0.2 mm, preferably at least 0.4 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm, more preferably at least 0.6 mm, most preferably at least 0.7 mm, and / or at most 10 mm, preferably at most 8 mm, more preferably at most 6 mm, more preferably at most 5 mm, most preferably at most 4 mm.

[0037] In an example, the width (w) is at least 1.0 mm, preferably at least 1.4 mm, more preferably at least 1.8 mm, more preferably at least 2.2 mm, and most preferably at least 2.6 mm.

[0038] In another example, the width (w) is at most 1.2 mm, preferably at most 1.1 mm, more preferably at most 1.0 mm, more preferably at most 0.95 mm, and most preferably at most 0.9 mm.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the depth (d) of the at least one chamfer perpendicular to the top side of the panel is at least 0.05 mm, preferably at least 0.1 mm, more preferably at least 0.15 mm, more preferably at least 0.2 mm, more preferably at least 0.3 mm, more preferably at least 0.35 mm, more preferably at least 0.4 mm, most preferably at least 0.45 mm, and / or the depth (d) of the at least another chamfer perpendicular to the top side of the panel is at most 2.0 mm, preferably at most 1.6 mm, more preferably at most 1.2 mm, more preferably at most 0.8 mm, more preferably at most 0.6 mm, most preferably at most 0.55 mm.

[0040] As described herein, the width and depth of the chamfer can be understood as the geometric characteristics of the chamfer. The specific values and ranges described herein contribute to the mechanical integrity of the panel. In contrast, due to the geometric characteristics of traditional chamfers, traditional panels may be prone to wear near the chamfers. Thus, as described herein, the chamfer simplifies the application of layers such as the decorative printing layer to the panel and the at least one chamfer. In addition, by virtue of the geometric characteristics defined according to the present disclosure, it is easier to apply the varnish layer to the panel.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one chamfer has a rounded curve.

[0042] This means that such a rounded curve can be seen in a cross-section of the chamfer perpendicular to the longitudinal scale of the panel. Here, in one example, the rounded curve can be understood as a path, a spline curve, and / or an arc. The rounded curve should not be understood such that the chamfer will be described along the longitudinal scale (e.g., in a three-dimensional region).

[0043] Preferably, the radius (r) of the rounded curve is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.8 mm, more preferably at least 1 mm, more preferably at least 1.2 mm, most preferably at least 1.4 mm, and / or the radius (r) of the rounded curve is at most 80 mm, preferably at most 60 mm, more preferably at most 40 mm, more preferably at most 35 mm, more preferably at most 30 mm, most preferably at most 29 mm.

[0044] In an example, the radius (r) is at least 10 mm, preferably at least 15 mm, more preferably at least 20 mm, more preferably at least 25 mm, most preferably at least 28 mm.

[0045] In another example, the radius (r) is at most 4 mm, preferably at most 2.5 mm, more preferably at most 2 mm, more preferably at most 1.8 mm, most preferably at most 1.6 mm.

[0046] Preferably, the radius (r) is constant along the rounded curve.

[0047] The advantage of the rounding curve of the chamfer is that it improves the application of the panel and the layer of at least one chamfer. In particular, the layer can be applied reliably. Compared with a chamfer having a constant inclination (or inclination angle), the rounding curve helps to deposit more spray coating at the transition part (between the panel and at least one chamfer). Therefore, the transition part is improved and can withstand greater mechanical shocks. The transition part is usually subject to mechanical shocks, such as an object / device falling on the panel and / or depending on the application of the user's foot on the panel.

[0048] The radius (r) used herein is understood to be the radius of the curve of the rounding curve. For example, the radius of the approximate circle at a specific point of the rounding curve is the radius (r) used herein. The radius is not necessarily constant along the rounding curve. This can be understood as that when following the path of the rounding curve, the radius (r) may vary. For example, this may occur if the rounding curve is similar to an involute. A constant radius of the rounding curve means that the rounding curve is an arc segment, where the segment angle is between 0° and 90°.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the acute angle (α) formed between two tangents at the substantially opposite ends of the rounding curve is at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or, at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the acute angle (β) formed between the tangent at the substantially outer end of the rounding curve and the top surface of the panel is at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or, at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at most 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°.

[0051] In one example, the acute angle (α and / or β) is at most 25°, preferably at most 22°, more preferably at most 20°, more preferably at most 17°, more preferably at least 15°, more preferably at most 14°, most preferably at most 13°.

[0052] In another example, the acute angle (α and / or β) is at least 10°, preferably at least 15°, more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25°, more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35°, most preferably at least 37°.

[0053] The acute angles (α and β) and the radius (r) may include the geometric characteristics of the chamfer described herein. Thus, the advantages described with respect to the geometric characteristics also apply to the acute angles (α and β) and the radius (r).

[0054] The two tangents at the substantially opposite ends should be understood such that the tangent on the rounded curve is located at the outer end of the rounded curve. The outer end of the rounded curve can be understood as the deepest position of the chamfer, for example, the position with the maximum depth (d) of the chamfer. However, manufacturing tolerances usually have to be taken into account, which is indicated by the term "substantially". Thus, the tangents forming the acute angles described herein may vary slightly in their positions along the circular curve.

[0055] The other tangent of the two tangents is located on the rounded curve at the inner end of the rounded curve. The inner end of the rounded curve can be understood as the position with the minimum value of the depth (d) of the chamfer.

[0056] The "outer end" and the "inner end" are described with reference to the plate such that the outer end faces away from the plate while the inner end faces the plate. It is understood that the outer end is arranged on the side surface of the plate.

[0057] The circular curve is generally arranged such that the inner end of the rounded curve is parallel to the top surface of the plate. This helps to provide a smooth transition from the top surface to the chamfer. In one example, the rounded curve may be arranged such that the tangent at the outer end of the rounded curve is parallel to the side surface of the plate. In another example, the rounded curve may be arranged such that the tangent at the outer end of the rounded curve forms an angle with the side surface of the plate.

[0058] The acute angle formed between the tangent at the outer end of the rounded curve and the top surface of the plate is understood as the acute angle between the tangent and the imaginary plane of the scale of the top surface. The tangent at the inner end of the circular curve may be parallel to the top surface of the plate.

[0059] It should be understood that the geometric characteristics of the chamfer described herein can also be determined / measured / deduced from a panel coated with one or more of the layers described herein, particularly all of the layers. Thus, for example, the width (w), depth (d), ratio w / d, radius (r) and acute angles (α and / or β) of the chamfer can be determined / measured / deduced from a panel and chamfer coated with a primer layer, a decorative printing layer, a varnish layer and / or a wear-resistant layer. This may be because these layers generally have a small thickness.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the panel further includes a primer layer applied to the panel and at least one chamfer, and preferably, when viewed from the panel, the primer layer is directly below the decorative printing layer.

[0061] The primer layer can be applied to the decorative printing layer with sufficient quality. Therefore, the application of the decorative printing layer is improved. It should be understood that the primer layer is applied directly before the decorative printing layer (in the case of the manufacturing method) and / or directly below it (structurally, visible in the final product, i.e., the panel), and also covers the chamfer. This particularly improves the application in the transition part and the chamfer.

[0062] In another preferred embodiment, the panel further comprises a varnish layer applied to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably, as seen from the panel, the varnish layer is directly above the decorative printing layer.

[0063] The varnish layer provides sufficient elasticity to compensate for the deformation of the panel. The varnish layer can also be applied based on a harder (i.e., less elastic) material. Therefore, a higher resistance to impact, scratches, and / or chemicals can be achieved. Suitable varnish layers for use herein include corundum particles, acrylates, polymers, oligomers, additives, etc. In addition, the varnish layer can be applied by flexographic printing or any other type of application technique.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the panel further comprises a wear-resistant layer applied to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably, as seen from the panel, the wear-resistant layer is directly above the varnish layer; optionally, the wear-resistant layer is applied by melt lamination or adhesive lamination, wherein the wear-resistant layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene.

[0065] The advantage of the wear-resistant layer is that it further improves the protection of the panel. In particular, the wear-resistant layer protects the decorative printing layer.

[0066] The advantage of the varnish layer and the wear-resistant layer applied to the panel and at least one chamfer is that, especially in the transition part described herein, the product quality is improved. Therefore, there are substantially no deviations in the layers seen from the center of the panel to the outer end of the panel in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal scale of the panel. This is advantageous compared to traditional panels and methods in which the chamfer is processed after applying substantially all the layers to the support panel.

[0067] In particular, the varnish layer and the wear-resistant layer are applied on top of the decorative printing layer, which means that the varnish layer and the wear-resistant layer do not substantially directly contact the panel and / or at least one chamfer. For example, if a varnish layer "applied to" the panel and "applied to" at least one chamfer is mentioned, it should be understood that a layer (such as a decorative layer) can be arranged between the varnish layer and the panel and / or the chamfer.

[0068] Preferably, the decorative printing layer contacts the primer layer and / or the panel and the chamfer. The varnish layer preferably contacts the decorative printing layer. The wear-resistant layer preferably contacts the varnish layer. Therefore, as seen from the panel, these layers can be applied to the panel and at least one chamfer in the following order: an optional primer layer, a decorative printing layer, an optional varnish layer, an optional wear-resistant layer.

[0069] Preferably, the decorative printing layer and / or the decorative pattern imitate wood grain.

[0070] This has the advantage of providing a more natural appearance.

[0071] Preferably, the thickness (t) of the panel is at least 4 mm, preferably at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 6 mm, more preferably at least 7 mm, most preferably at least 7.5 mm, and / or at most 12 mm, preferably at most 11 mm, more preferably at most 10 mm, more preferably at most 9 mm, most preferably at most 8 mm.

[0072] These thicknesses have proven to be sufficient on the one hand to provide sufficient stiffness (to provide high abrasion resistance), and on the other hand, the use of materials remains at a moderate level.

[0073] Preferably, the width (wp) of the panel is at least 4 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, more preferably at least 6 cm, more preferably at least 7 cm, most preferably at least 8 cm, and / or at most 200 cm, preferably at most 150 cm, more preferably at most 120 cm, more preferably at most 100 cm, more preferably at most 80 cm, more preferably at most 60 cm, more preferably at most 40 cm, more preferably at most 30 cm, more preferably at most 20 cm, most preferably at most 18 cm.

[0074] On the one hand, these widths of the panel have proven to be small enough so that the panel can be directly used in the corresponding application fields without further formatting to a smaller width. On the other hand, the width of the panel has proven to be large enough to facilitate the machining of chamfers on the panel and the execution of manufacturing steps (such as applying coatings).

[0075] The decorative printing layer can be applied by gravure printing, flexographic printing, and / or digital printing. By using these printing techniques, higher-quality printing can be achieved. In particular, digital printing helps to apply the layer with substantially no contact.

[0076] In the example, the panel in the panel as described herein has two chamfers, i.e., on two edges parallel to the longitudinal scale of the panel (for example, on the edges on two sides of the panel), where the ratio w / d is between 2 and 30, preferably between 6 and 20, and most preferably between 7.5 and 15. This is particularly advantageous for panels that require watertightness. Since the width (w) of the chamfer is significantly larger than the depth (d) of the chamfer, this watertightness can be achieved. This ensures a favorable distribution of the layer thickness in the transition as described herein, thereby promoting watertightness. Therefore, in particular, the requirements of the NALFA test can be met.

[0077] The NALFA test is a standardized test method of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). In this test, the performance of a laminate floor when its surface is exposed to standing water for approximately 24 hours is measured. Before and after that, the surface is measured at, for example, four different locations, and the visual and tactile changes of the panel are recorded and evaluated.

[0078] Method

[0079] These objects are also at least partially achieved by a method for manufacturing a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, comprising the steps of: providing a support panel, such as a medium density fiber (MDF) panel, a high density fiber (HDF) panel or a particle panel; machining the panel to provide at least one chamfer at at least one edge of the panel; applying a decorative printed layer to the panel and at least one chamfer.

[0080] Although the description of the panel refers to a "layer applied to...", the description of the method for manufacturing the panel refers to "applying... layer". This is because the panel includes a layer that has been applied / attached to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably a layer that has been applied / attached systematically. On the other hand, the method includes the step of applying layers that are not necessarily connected during the application process. In addition, during the process of applying these layers in the panel manufacturing method, these layers can be at least partially sticky / liquid. However, it should be understood that the substantially same advantages and features mentioned with respect to the panel also apply to the method for manufacturing the panel. In addition, these features can therefore also be combined separately and / or applied interchangeably to embodiments of the panel or the method.

[0081] The machining of the panel can be carried out by milling, which is commendable because it does not have a negative impact on the structural integrity of the panel (this is the case when pressing the chamfer).

[0082] Preferably, the method and / or the machining do not include pressing the chamfer. This has the advantage of improving the mechanical integrity and resistance of the panel.

[0083] Preferably, the applied decorative printed layer is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and at least one chamfer. The respective advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

[0084] Preferably, the decorative printed layer includes a decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and at least one chamfer. The respective advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

[0085] Preferably, the application of the decorative printed layer to the panel and at least one chamfer is carried out substantially simultaneously and / or without other method steps therebetween.

[0086] This has the advantage of not requiring a separate chamfer coating step. Such a separate coating step is usually troublesome as it increases the manufacturing time. By using the term "substantially simultaneously" herein, it is not excluded that it takes some time to apply the decorative printing layer to the panel until the layer is applied to the chamfer. In one example, this time span may depend on the width of the panel. However, importantly, no other dedicated method steps are performed in between. Other advantages of the panel are described herein.

[0087] The decorative printing layer can be applied by gravure printing, flexographic printing, and / or digital printing. The respective advantages are described herein for the panel.

[0088] In a preferred embodiment, the method includes applying a primer layer to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably before the step of applying the decorative printing layer and after the step of processing the panel.

[0089] In another preferred embodiment, the method includes applying a varnish layer to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably after the step of applying the decorative printing layer.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment, the method includes applying a wear-resistant layer to the panel and at least one chamfer, preferably after the step of applying the varnish layer; the wear-resistant layer is optionally applied by melt lamination or adhesive lamination, wherein the wear-resistant layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene.

[0091] In another preferred embodiment, providing the support panel includes formatting an initial support panel into one or more support panels.

[0092] It should be noted that in the method described herein, the initial (large) panel is formatted into the panel. Thus, the panel is suitable for direct use in the corresponding application area. Thus, for example, no formatting is required after processing and / or applying any layer to the panel. Other advantages of the panel are described herein.

[0093] In another preferred embodiment, the method further includes profiling the panel to provide a connection structure on at least one side of the panel, preferably before the step of applying the decorative printing layer, wherein the side is substantially parallel to the thickness of the panel.

[0094] The side of the panel is substantially perpendicular to the top side of the panel. Profiling facilitates the panel to be connected to another panel, for example, by form fit, etc. The connection structure enables the side to be configured to engage with the side of another panel. Profiling may also include providing connection structures on two sides. It should be understood that profiling is preferably performed before applying the decorative printing layer and preferably before applying the optional primer layer. This helps to reduce the number of manufacturing steps after applying the decorative printing layer, thus ensuring that the chamfer is not negatively affected. Thus, the quality of the chamfer is improved.

[0095] Preferably, the decorative printing layer and / or the decorative pattern imitate the wood grain.

[0096] Preferably, the thickness (t) of the panel is at least 4 mm, preferably at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 6 mm, more preferably at least 7 mm, most preferably at least 7.5 mm, and / or, at most 12 mm, preferably at most 11 mm, more preferably at most 10 mm, more preferably at most 9 mm, most preferably at most 8 mm.

[0097] Preferably, the width (wp) of the panel is at least 4 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, more preferably at least 6 cm, more preferably at least 7 cm, most preferably at least 8 mm, and / or, at most 30 mm, preferably at most 25 mm, more preferably at most 22 mm, more preferably at most 20 mm, most preferably at most 18 mm.

[0098] Other embodiments

[0099] The first embodiment is directed to a panel as described herein, wherein at least one chamfer has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel and a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the panel, wherein the ratio w / d of the at least one chamfer is at least 0.5, preferably at least 0.8, more preferably at least 1.2, more preferably at least 1.4, most preferably at least 1.6 (or 1.65), and / or

[0100] at least 2, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 3.5, more preferably at least 4, most preferably at least 4.5, and / or

[0101] at most 30, preferably at most 25, more preferably at most 20, more preferably at most 15, more preferably at most 10, more preferably at most 8, most preferably at most 6, and / or

[0102] at most 4, preferably at most 3, more preferably at most 2.5, more preferably at most 2, most preferably at most 1.8.

[0103] The second embodiment is directed to a panel as described herein, wherein the width (w) of at least one chamfer perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel is at least 0.2 mm, preferably at least 0.4 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm, more preferably at least 0.6 mm, most preferably at least 0.7 mm, and / or

[0104] at least 1.0 mm, preferably at least 1.4 mm, more preferably at least 1.8 mm, more preferably at least 2.2 mm, most preferably at least 2.6 mm, and / or

[0105] at most 10 mm, preferably at most 8 mm, more preferably at most 6 mm, more preferably at most 5 mm, most preferably at most 4 mm, and / or

[0106] At most 1.2 mm, preferably at most 1.1 mm, more preferably at most 1.0 mm, more preferably at most 0.95 mm, most preferably at most 0.9 mm.

[0107] The third embodiment is directed to a panel as described herein, wherein the radius (r) of the rounded curve is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.8 mm, more preferably at least 1 mm, more preferably at least 1.2 mm, most preferably at least 1.4 mm, and / or

[0108] at least 10 mm, preferably at least 15 mm, more preferably at least 20 mm, more preferably at least 25 mm, most preferably at least 28 mm, and / or

[0109] at most 80 mm, preferably at most 60 mm, more preferably at most 40 mm, more preferably at most 35 mm, most preferably at most 29 mm, and / or

[0110] at most 4 mm, preferably at most 2.5 mm, more preferably at most 2 mm, more preferably at most 1.8 mm, most preferably at most 1.6 mm.

[0111] The fourth embodiment is directed to a panel as described herein, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (α) formed between two tangents at substantially opposite ends of the rounded curve, and the acute angle is at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or

[0112] at least 10°, preferably at least 15°, more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25°, more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35°, most preferably at least 37°, and / or

[0113] at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at most 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°, and / or

[0114] at most 25°, preferably at most 22°, more preferably at most 20°, more preferably at most 17°, most preferably at least 15°, more preferably at most 14°, most preferably at most 13°.

[0115] The fifth embodiment is directed to a panel as described herein, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (β) formed between a tangent at substantially the outer end of the rounded curve and the top surface of the panel, and the acute angle (β) is at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or

[0116] At least 10°, preferably at least 15°, more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25°, more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35°, most preferably at least 37°, and / or

[0117] At most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at most 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°, and / or

[0118] At most 25°, preferably at most 22°, more preferably at most 20°, more preferably at most 17°, most preferably at least 15°, more preferably at most 14°, most preferably at most 13°. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0119] In the following, the preferred embodiments are described only by way of example. Please refer to the following drawings:

[0120] Figure 1 Showing a schematic cross-section of a panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0121] Figure 2 Shown in a top view Figure 1 of the embodiment;

[0122] Figure 3 Showing a top view of an exemplary panel according to the prior art;

[0123] Figure 4 Showing a more detailed cross-section of a support panel and a chamfer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the dimensions of the panel and the chamfer are highlighted;

[0124] Figure 5 Showing according to Figure 4 a more detailed cross-section of a support panel and a chamfer of the embodiment, wherein further dimensions of the panel and the chamfer are highlighted;

[0125] Figure 6 Showing according to Figure 4 a more detailed cross-section of a support panel and a chamfer of the embodiment, wherein further dimensions of the panel and the chamfer are highlighted;

[0126] Figure 7 Showing according to Figure 4 a more detailed cross-section of a support panel and a chamfer of the embodiment, wherein different dimensions of the panel and the chamfer are highlighted;

[0127] Figure 8 Showing compared to Figure 7 a more detailed cross-section of a support panel and a chamfer according to another embodiment, wherein Figure 7 the dimensions are highlighted;

[0128] Figure 9 Schematic cross-section of a panel including other layers according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0129] Figure 10 Schematic diagram showing an exemplary method according to the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0130] Subsequently, presently preferred embodiments have been outlined mainly with reference to the above figures. It should be noted that further embodiments are of course possible, and the following explanations are provided by way of example only and not by way of limitation. In addition, the present invention can also be used in other embodiments not explicitly disclosed below. Moreover, as will be described in detail below, the embodiments are compatible with each other, and the various features of one embodiment can also be applied to another embodiment.

[0131] In this figure and the specification, the same reference numerals denote the same elements. It should be noted that the reference numerals 4XX, 8XX, and 9XX denote the same elements as the reference numeral XX. However, some components / elements have been changed, which is the reason for introducing the first digit in these embodiments. The drawings may not be drawn to scale, and for clarity, illustration, and convenience, the relative sizes, proportions, and representations of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated.

[0132] Figure 1 Schematic cross-section of a panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0133] The panel 1 can be a wall, ceiling, furniture, or floor panel. The panel 1 includes a support panel 10, such as a medium density fiber (MDF) support panel, a high density fiber (HDF) support panel, or a particle panel. The panel 10 includes at least one chamfer 12 on at least one edge 11 of the panel 10. The panel 1 further includes a decorative printing layer 20 applied to the panel 10 and at least one chamfer 12. The panel 10 has a back surface 17. Depending on the application area of the panel 1, the back surface 17 generally faces the floor, wall, ceiling, etc.

[0134] The decorative printing layer 20 is substantially continuous at the transition portion 13 (such as the top surface 15 of the panel) of the panel 10 and at least one chamfer 12.

[0135] Figure 2 Shown in a top view is an embodiment of Figure 1 It can be seen that the decorative printing layer 20 includes a decorative pattern 21, which is substantially continuous at the transition portion 13 of the panel 10 and at least one chamfer 12. In this figure, the width wp of the panel 10 is also shown. It should be understood that the transition portion 13 includes an area along the longitudinal dimension L of the panel 10 and along the width wp of the panel 10.

[0136] In addition to the decorative advantages, it should be understood that the quality of the panel 1 is improved because there is substantially no difference between the material applied to the panel 10 and the material applied to the chamfer 12. Thus, due to the smooth transition of the same material on the panel 10 as seen from the center of the panel 10 to the outer side of the chamfer 12 (e.g., along the direction of the width wp), a tactile advantage is also provided.

[0137] Figure 3 A top view of an exemplary panel 1p according to the prior art is shown. The prior art panel 1p includes a support panel 10p. There is also a chamfer 12p. The support panel 10p has a decorative printing layer 20p, and the decorative printing layer 20p has a decorative pattern 21p applied to the panel 10p. The chamfer 12p has a uniform varnish and / or coloring. Regarding the manufacturing process, for example, the chamfer 12p is processed after applying the decorative printing layer 20p. It can be seen that the decorative printing layer 20p and the decorative pattern 21p are discontinuous at the transition portion 13p of the panel 10p and at least one chamfer 12p.

[0138] Figures 4 to 8 A more detailed cross-section of the support panel 10 and the chamfer 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown, where the dimensions of the panel 10 and the chamfer 12 are highlighted.

[0139] In these embodiments, the chamfer 12 has a rounded curve, that is, as seen from the cross-section of the chamfer 12 perpendicular to the longitudinal scale L of the panel 10. Here, the rounded curve is understood as a path, a spline curve, and / or an arc. The rounded curve should not be understood as having a scale in the longitudinal scale L of the panel 10.

[0140] Figure 4 The width w of at least one chamfer 412 and the depth d of at least one chamfer are shown. It can be seen that the width w is perpendicular to the longitudinal scale L of the panel. It can also be said that the width w is perpendicular to the longitudinal scale L of the edge of the panel 410. The depth d is perpendicular to the top side 415 of the panel 410.

[0141] The ratio w / d of at least one chamfer 412 is at least 0.5 and / or at most 30.

[0142] The panel 410 has sides 416 that are substantially parallel to the direction of the thickness t of the panel 410. The thickness t of the panel 410 can be at least 4 mm and / or at most 12 mm.

[0143] Figure 5 An embodiment of Figure 4 is shown, where further dimensions of the panel 10 and the chamfer 412 are highlighted. The rounded curve of the chamfer 412 has an acute angle α, which is formed between two tangents t1, t2 at the substantially opposite ends 412a, 412b of the rounded curve of the chamfer 412.

[0144] The outer end 412b faces away from the panel 410, while the inner end 412a faces the panel 410. It should be understood that the outer end 412b is arranged on the side surface 416 of the panel 410.

[0145] Figure 6 An embodiment is shown Figure 4 in which further dimensions of the panel 410 and the chamfer 412 are highlighted. The rounded curve has an acute angle β formed between a tangent t2 at the approximate outer end 412b of the rounded curve of the chamfer 412 and the top surface 415 of the panel 410.

[0146] The acute angle β formed between the tangent t2 at the outer end 412b of the rounded curve and the top surface 415 of the panel 410 is understood as the acute angle between the tangent t2 and the extended imaginary plane 415i of the top surface 415. As described herein, manufacturing tolerances must be considered when determining geometric properties. Additionally, the imaginary plane 415i can assist in determining the acute angle β because the imaginary plane 415i can be established by placing a large auxiliary panel (such as including any layer) on the top side of the panel to determine the acute angle β. Thus, this can make it easier to determine the angle compared to determining the tangent t1.

[0147] Figure 7 An embodiment is shown Figure 4 in which further dimensions of the panel 410 and the chamfer 412 are highlighted. The rounded curve of the chamfer 412 has a radius r, which can also be referred to as the curve radius. The radius r can be determined by the radius of an approximate circle at a specific point on the rounded curve.

[0148] The radius r of the rounded curve is not constant along the rounded curve. This means that the radius r changes as the path along the rounded curve is traversed. It can be seen that the radius r1 at the inner end 412a of the rounded curve of the chamfer 412 is larger than the radius r2 at the outer end 412b of the rounded curve of the chamfer 412. However, in some cases, it may be advantageous to keep the radius constant as this can simplify manufacturing.

[0149] Figure 8 A more detailed cross-section of a support panel 810 and a chamfer 812 according to another embodiment is shown compared to Figure 7 The radius r of the rounded curve is constant along the rounded curve.

[0150] In all embodiments described herein, the rounding curve of the chamfer 812 is preferably arranged such that the inner end 812a of the rounding curve should be parallel to the top surface 815 of the panel 810. Further, the rounding curve is arranged such that the tangent t2 of the outer end 12b of the rounding curve forms an angle with the side surface 816 of the panel 810. Although not shown here, the rounding curve can be arranged such that the tangent t2 of the outer end 12b of the rounding curve is parallel to the side surface 816 of the panel 810.

[0151] Figure 9 A schematic cross-section of a panel 1 including other layers according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0152] Panel 901 is similar to Figure 1 the embodiment of, and only the differences are described. Panel 901 further includes a primer layer 19 applied to the panel 910 and at least one chamfer 12, and directly below the decorative printing layer 20 when viewed from the panel 910. Panel 901 further includes a varnish layer 22 applied to the panel 910 and at least one chamfer 12, and directly above the decorative printing layer 20 when viewed from the panel 910. Panel 901 further includes a wear-resistant layer 23 applied to the panel 910 and at least one chamfer 12, and preferably directly above the varnish layer 22 when viewed from the panel 910.

[0153] The layer above the decorative printing layer 20 is configured such that the decorative printing layer 20 and the decorative pattern 21 can be seen from above (e.g., in the vertical direction from top to bottom in the figure). In particular, depending on the application field of the panel 901 and its rear 17, when the panel 910 is in a typical position, such as on a floor, wall, ceiling, etc., the decorative printing layer 20 and the decorative pattern 21 can be seen.

[0154] Panel 1 further includes a connection structure 30 located on at least one side surface 16 of the panel 910.

[0155] The panel 1 of all embodiments described herein can be advantageously used not only as a floor, ceiling or wall panel, but also as a workbench or a vertical surface, such as in a furniture front or a door.

[0156] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an exemplary method 100 according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0157] A method 100 for manufacturing a panel, particularly a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, includes the following steps:

[0158] - Providing 110 a support panel 10, such as a medium density fiber (MDF) panel, a high density fiber (HDF) panel or a particle panel;

[0159] - Process the panel 10 to provide at least one chamfer 12 on at least one edge of the panel 10;

[0160] - Apply 130 the decorative printing layer 20 to the panel 10 and at least one chamfer 12.

[0161] Optionally, the provision 110 of the support panel 10 includes formatting an initial support panel into one or more support panels 10.

[0162] Optionally, the method 10 further includes profiling the panel to provide a connection structure 30 on at least one side 16 of the panel 10, where the side 16 is substantially parallel to the thickness t of the panel 10. Optionally, the profiling step is performed before the step 130 of applying the decorative printing layer 20.

[0163] It should be noted that, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, the above examples may be combined with other aspects described herein, and the details of the examples may also be omitted. The scope is determined by the claims and is not limited by the embodiments disclosed in the above figures.

[0164] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in light of the above teachings, many modifications and variations of the described examples and embodiments are possible. The disclosed examples and embodiments are for illustrative purposes only. Other embodiments may include some or all of the features disclosed herein. Accordingly, it is intended to cover all such modifications and alternative embodiments that may fall within the true scope of the present invention.

[0165] List of Reference Numerals

[0166] 1p Prior art: Panel

[0167] 10p Prior art: Support panel

[0168] 11p Prior art: Edge of the support panel

[0169] 12p Prior art: Chamfer

[0170] 13p Prior art: Transition portion

[0171] 20p Prior art: Decorative printing layer

[0172] 21p Prior art: Decorative pattern

[0173] 1 Panel

[0174] 10 Support panel

[0175] 11 Edge of the support panel

[0176] 12 Chamfer

[0177] 12a Inner end

[0178] 12b outer end

[0179] 13 transition part

[0180] 15 top surface

[0181] 15i imaginary plane in the top surface dimension

[0182] 16 side surface

[0183] 17 rear surface

[0184] 19 primer layer

[0185] 20 decorative printing layer

[0186] 21 decorative pattern

[0187] 22 varnish layer

[0188] 23 wear-resistant layer

[0189] 30 connecting structure

[0190] 4XX parts / components of another embodiment

[0191] 8XX parts / components of another embodiment

[0192] 9XX parts / components of another embodiment

[0193] d depth of the chamfer

[0194] L longitudinal dimension of the panel / edge

[0195] w width of the chamfer

[0196] wp width of the panel

[0197] r radius of the rounding curve of the chamfer (radius of the curve)

[0198] α acute angle between two tangents at the opposite ends of the rounding curve

[0199] β acute angle between the outer tangent of the rounding curve and the top surface

[0200] t1 first tangent of the rounding curve

[0201] t2 second tangent of the rounding curve

[0202] t2 outer tangent of the rounding curve

[0203] 100 method for manufacturing a panel

[0204] 110 set up a support panel

[0205] 120 process the panel

[0206] 130 Applying a decorative printing layer

Claims

1. A panel (1), in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, wherein, The panel includes: - A support panel (10), such as a medium - density fiber (MDF) panel, a high - density fiber (HDF) panel, or a particle panel; wherein the panel (10) includes at least one chamfer (12) on at least one edge (11); and - A decorative printing layer (20) applied to the panel (10) and the at least one chamfer (12).

2. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The decorative printing layer (20) is substantially continuous at the transition portion (13) between the panel (10) and the at least one chamfer (12).

3. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The decorative printing layer (20) includes a decorative pattern (21) that is substantially continuous at the transition portion (13) between the panel (10) and the at least one chamfer (12).

4. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The at least one chamfer has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel and a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the panel, wherein the ratio w / d of the at least one chamfer is at least 0.5, preferably at least 0.8, more preferably at least 1.2, more preferably at least 1.4, most preferably at least 1.6, and / or at most 30, preferably at most 25, more preferably at most 20, more preferably at most 15, most preferably at most 10, more preferably at most 8, most preferably at most 6.

5. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The ratio w / d is at least 2, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 3.5, more preferably at least 4, most preferably at least 4.

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6. The panel (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The ratio w / d is at most 4, preferably at most 3, more preferably at most 2.5, more preferably at most 2, most preferably at most 1.

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7. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The width (w) of the at least one chamfer perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the panel is at least 0.2 mm, preferably at least 0.4 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm, more preferably at least 0.6 mm, most preferably at least 0.7 mm, and / or at most 10 mm, preferably at most 8 mm, more preferably at most 6 mm, more preferably at most 5 mm, most preferably at most 4 mm.

8. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The width (w) is at least 1.0 mm, preferably at least 1.4 mm, more preferably at least 1.8 mm, more preferably at least 2.2 mm, most preferably at least 2.6 mm.

9. The panel (1) according to claim 7, wherein, The width (w) is at most 1.2 mm, preferably at most 1.1 mm, more preferably at most 1.0 mm, more preferably at most 0.95 mm, most preferably at most 0.9 mm.

10. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The depth (d) of the at least one chamfer perpendicular to the top side of the panel is at least 0.05 mm, preferably at least 0.1 mm, more preferably at least 0.15 mm, more preferably at least 0.2 mm, more preferably at least 0.3 mm, more preferably at least 0.35 mm, more preferably at least 0.4 mm, most preferably at least 0.45 mm, and / or at most 2.0 mm, preferably at most 1.6 mm, more preferably at most 1.2 mm, more preferably at most 0.8 mm, more preferably at most 0.6 mm, most preferably at most 0.55 mm.

11. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The at least one chamfer has a rounded curve.

12. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The radius (r) of the rounded curve is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.8 mm, more preferably at least 1 mm, more preferably at least 1.2 mm, most preferably at least 1.4 mm, and / or At most 80 mm, preferably at most 60 mm, more preferably at most 40 mm, more preferably at most 35 mm, most preferably at most 29 mm.

13. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The radius (r) is at least 10 mm, preferably at least 15 mm, more preferably at least 20 mm, more preferably at least 25 mm, most preferably at least 28 mm.

14. The panel (1) according to claim 12, wherein, The radius (r) is at most 4 mm, preferably at most 2.5 mm, more preferably at most 2 mm, more preferably at most 1.8 mm, most preferably at most 1.6 mm.

15. The panel (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein, The radius (r) is constant along the rounding curve.

16. The panel (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein, The rounding curve has an acute angle (α) formed between two tangents at substantially opposite ends of the rounding curve, the acute angle being at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or At most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at most 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°.

17. The panel (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 16, wherein, The rounding curve has an acute angle (β) formed between a tangent at a substantially outer end of the rounding curve and the top surface of the panel, the acute angle (β) being at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4°, more preferably at least 5°, more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or At most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55°, more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at most 45°, more preferably at most 40°, most preferably at most 37°.

18. The panel (1) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein, The acute angle (α and / or β) is at most 25°, preferably at most 22°, more preferably at most 20°, more preferably at most 17°, more preferably at least 15°, more preferably at most 14°, most preferably at most 13°.

19. The panel (1) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein, The acute angle (α and / or β) is at least 10°, preferably at least 15°, more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25°, more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35°, most preferably at least 37°.

20. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - A primer layer applied to the panel and the at least one chamfer, preferably directly below the decorative printing layer when viewed from the panel.

21. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - A varnish layer applied to the panel and the at least one chamfer, preferably directly above the decorative printing layer when viewed from the panel.

22. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - A wear-resistant layer applied to the panel and the at least one chamfer, preferably directly above the varnish layer when viewed from the panel; wherein the wear-resistant layer is optionally applied by melt lamination or adhesive lamination, and wherein the wear-resistant layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene.

23. A method (100) for manufacturing a panel (1), in particular for a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor, comprising the following steps: - Providing a support panel, such as a medium density fiber (MDF) panel, a high density fiber (HDF) panel or a particle panel; - Process the panel to provide at least one chamfer on at least one edge of the panel; - Apply a decorative printed layer to the panel and the at least one chamfer.

24. The method (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The applied decorative printed layer is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and the at least one chamfer.

25. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein, The decorative printed layer includes a decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern is substantially continuous at the transition between the panel and the at least one chamfer.

26. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein, Applying the decorative printed layer to the panel and the at least one chamfer is carried out substantially simultaneously and / or without other method steps therebetween.

27. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein, The decorative printed layer is applied to the panel and the at least one chamfer by gravure printing, flexographic printing, and / or digital printing, preferably by digital printing.

28. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein, Providing the support panel includes: - Formatting an initial support panel into one or more support panels.

29. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - Preferably before the step of applying the decorative printed layer, profiling the panel to provide a connection structure on at least one side surface of the panel, wherein the side surface is substantially parallel to the thickness (t) of the panel.

30. The panel (1) or method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The decorative printed layer and / or the decorative pattern mimics a wood grain.

31. The panel (1) or method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The thickness (t) of the panel is at least 4 mm, preferably at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 6 mm, more preferably at least 7 mm, most preferably at least 7.5 mm, and / or at most 12 mm, preferably at most 11 mm, more preferably at most 10 mm, more preferably at most 9 mm, most preferably at most 8 mm.

32. The panel (1) or method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The width (wp) of the panel is at least 4 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, more preferably at least 6 cm, more preferably at least 7 cm, most preferably at least 8 cm, and / or at most 200 cm, preferably at most 150 cm, more preferably at most 120 cm, more preferably at most 100 cm, more preferably at most 80 cm, more preferably at most 60 cm, more preferably at most 40 cm, more preferably at most 30 cm, more preferably at most 20 cm, most preferably at most 18 cm.

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