Decorative panel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a panel (1), in particular a wall panel, ceiling panel, furniture panel or floor panel, the panel comprising: a carrier board (10), such as a medium-density fibreboard (MDF), a high-density fibreboard (HDF), or a particle board; the board (10) having at least one bevel (12) on at least one edge (11); and a decorative print layer (20) which is applied to the board (10) and to the at least one bevel (12).

Description

[0001] Decorative panel

[0002] Description

[0003] 1. Technical area

[0004] The present invention relates to a method for producing a panel, in particular a laminate, wall, ceiling, furniture, or floor panel. The present invention further relates to a correspondingly produced panel.

[0005] 2. State of the art

[0006] Currently, there is a wide range of materials that can be used in the manufacture of panels, such as wall, ceiling, furniture, and floor panels. Furthermore, there is a wide range of manufacturing processes for panels.

[0007] There is a continuing need to improve the properties of panels and / or the corresponding manufacturing processes. In particular, it is of interest to improve a variety of different panel properties. These properties include, for example, environmental friendliness, such as recyclability, haptic properties, appearance, and / or durability, such as fire, moisture, and / or scratch resistance.

[0008] Particularly in the technical area of ​​manufacturing panels for visible surfaces that include contact surfaces, it is essential that the panels have a visually appealing surface. Therefore, the manufacturing processes should ensure visually appealing panels, panels with improved tactile appearance, and panels that are also durable.

[0009] Known panels in such a technical area for visible surfaces include laminate panels, which are relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. They typically comprise a core board made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or high-density fiberboard (HDF), which allows for thermal recycling. Known processes in such a technical area for visible surfaces include the application of decorative layers to the core board during the manufacturing process to create visually appealing panels.

[0010] In the prior art, attempts have been made to provide decorative panels by applying a decorative layer to the panel (e.g., by printing), coating the panel (e.g., painting and / or varnishing), which is then followed by formatting the panel (e.g., separating the panel into smaller pieces). Subsequently, the panel may be profiled, which involves providing a specific shape to the front and / or side surfaces of the panel so that a joining of two or more panels is facilitated. Subsequently, one or more edges of the panels may be provided with a beveled edge, which is typically done by milling a chamfer (or bevel) on the edge. The bevel is then coated, i.e., provided with a varnished layer in a single color. The provision of the beveled edge together with its coating can be carried out by separate devices.

[0011] The prior art approaches have several disadvantages. For example, the bevel does not have the decorative layer over it, but is coated in a single color. Thus, such common practices always require a compromise to align the bevel with the decorative layer of the panel. Aligning the decorative layer by remachining the bevel is very expensive and thus is not performed. Additionally, coating the bevel is an additional step that is not very effective. Another disadvantage of known prior art approaches is that structural properties of the bevel always differ from the remaining panel due to the separate and / or additional coating step. Thus, such bevels can be more susceptible to mechanical failure and can break more easily.

[0012] Pressed chamfers are also available in the prior art. The production of a pressed chamfer is achieved by pressing an edge into the panel. This has the disadvantage of negatively impacting the mechanical integrity of the entire panel. Furthermore, a continuous layer along the entire panel is difficult to achieve, as the pressing interferes with the layers at the edge / chamfer.

[0013] In view of the above drawbacks, there is an increased need to provide improved panels and improved panel manufacturing processes.

[0014] Thus, it is an object of the present invention to at least partially overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved, overall attractive and durable panel that is pleasant to the touch. Furthermore, a corresponding manufacturing method for the panel should be enabled. The manufacturing method should be simplified and cost-effective. Furthermore, it is an object to provide a manufacturing method and panel in which varying the appearance of the panel is simplified.

[0015] 3. Summary of the invention

[0016] panel

[0017] The objects are at least partially achieved by a panel and a method for manufacturing a panel as defined in the independent claims. Further aspects of the present disclosure are defined in the dependent claims. Since the panel and the method for manufacturing a panel both relate to panels, it is understood that advantages and / or features of the panel may also apply to the method, and vice versa.

[0018] In particular, the object is achieved by a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, wherein the panel comprises: a carrier board, such as a medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a high-density fiberboard (HDF) or a particle board; wherein the board has at least one bevel on at least one edge; and a decorative print layer applied to the board and to the at least one bevel.

[0019] This has the advantage that the decorative print layer is applied to both the panel and the at least one bevel. Thus, the decorative effect is enhanced, as there is essentially no variation in the decorative print layer when viewed from above. This is advantageous because it contributes to achieving a more natural appearance.

[0020] Another advantage is that essentially no additional manufacturing steps are required to provide a color and / or coating to the bevel, since the decorative printing layer also covers the bevel.

[0021] Additionally, the panel has the advantage of improved quality, as there is essentially no difference between the material applied to the panel and the material applied to the bevel. This also provides a tactile advantage, as there is a smooth transition of the same material on the panel from the center of the panel to the bevel. Accordingly, the structural properties of the panel are improved.

[0022] The at least one bevel is provided in such a way, e.g., by machining, that layers can be easily applied to the panel and / or the decorative print layer. Such machining (e.g., by milling) is advantageous because it does not negatively affect the structural integrity of the panel (which would be the case if the bevel were pressed).

[0023] The core board (also referred to herein as the "board" for brevity) can be a board made of a wood-based material, such as medium-density fiberboard, high-density fiberboard, particle board, oriented strand board, or similar. However, it can also be made of a plastic material, such as luxury vinyl tile (LVT), a rigid polymer core, or an expanded polymer core, as well as mixed constructions widely used in the flooring industry. High-density fiberboard (HDF) has proven to be highly recyclable.

[0024] The decorative print layer is applied to the carrier plate and to the at least one bevel, which is to be understood such that the print layer can be seen from, for example, the top side when the plate is in a typical position, e.g., on a floor, wall, ceiling, or the like. This is to be understood such that the print layer is applied to an upper surface of the plate. The upper surface can be opposite a rear surface. This allows the print layer and the decorative aspect of the print layer to be recognized.

[0025] The back surface may be configured to be attached to a base surface, e.g., a wall, ceiling, or floor surface. In one example, the back surface may be provided with adhesives and / or mechanical attachment means.

[0026] The chamfer, as used herein, can also be understood as a bevel. The chamfer could mean that the edge of the plate is inclined in a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the plate. In one example, at the location where the edge of the plate was, the chamfer may represent empty space. The chamfer may have a constant inclination and / or be at least partially rounded and / or be composed of a combination thereof. The plate typically has a longitudinal extent (length) and a width perpendicular to the longitudinal extent. The edge of the plate is substantially parallel to the longitudinal extent. The chamfer is preferably applied along the entire length of the plate. As a result, the chamfer is substantially parallel to the longitudinal extent of the plate. The width of the plate is typically small compared to the length.

[0027] It goes without saying that the board is formatted before the bevel is provided and before the decorative print layer is applied. This allows the panel to be supplied in a width suitable for a specific application.

[0028] Preferably, the decorative print layer is substantially continuous at a transition of the plate and the at least one bevel.

[0029] This has the advantage of essentially eliminating the difference in the decorative print layer on the panel, which improves the product quality of the panel. Furthermore, it contributes to the decorative value of the panel.

[0030] The transition is understood to extend over a portion of an upper surface of the plate where no inclination is provided by the chamfer, and also to extend over a portion of the chamfer along a width direction of the plate. Furthermore, the transition may also extend along the longitudinal extension / direction of the plate (length). Thus, in one example, the transition may comprise a substantially rectangular area (e.g., viewed from above).

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the decorative printing layer comprises a decorative pattern that is substantially continuous at a transition of the plate and the at least one bevel.

[0032] The decorative pattern can mimic any desired surface, which is appreciated by a user. In one example, the decorative pattern can mimic a natural surface. It is advantageous for the pattern to be continuous at the junction of the panel and the at least one bevel. This allows substantially no surface / material variations and / or no variations in the pattern to distract a user. Furthermore, a continuous material quality is achieved across the entire panel. In this regard, the "entire" panel means the panel (e.g., a top surface of the panel) and the bevel of the panel.In a preferred embodiment, the at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the plate and a depth (d) perpendicular to the upper surface of the plate, wherein the ratio w / d of the at least one bevel 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 the at least one bevel 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.

[0033] The width and depth of the bevel can be understood as geometric properties of the bevel. The geometric properties, as specified herein, have the advantage that the decorative print layer can be easily applied to the panel and the at least one bevel. This improves the adhesion of a particular layer (e.g., the decorative print layer) to the bevel. In conventional panels, the bevel is typically designed in such a way that it is difficult to reliably apply a layer.

[0034] It should also be noted that one or more of the geometric properties of the chamfer described herein include lower and upper limits that can be combined to form a range of a lower limit and an upper limit. In some configurations, a lower limit may be greater than an upper limit. In this regard, it is noted that the lower and upper limits should be combined to form a range in a technically reasonable manner. If a lower and upper limit are thereby to be combined to specify a range, the lower limit should be at least lower than the upper limit. This ensures that the specified range includes technically reasonable values ​​between the lower limit and the upper limit.

[0035] Tests have shown that the geometric properties as specified herein facilitate and improve, in particular, the application of the decorative printing layer (and also of the further layers, such as the lacquer layer).

[0036] In one example, the w / d ratio is at least 2, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 3.5, more preferably at least 4, most preferably at least 4.5. In another example, the w / d ratio is at most 4, preferably at most 3, more preferably at most 2.5, more preferably at most 2, most preferably at most 1.8.

[0037] Tests have shown that specific combinations of upper and lower limits of the w / d ratio facilitate the provision of the chamfer. They also facilitate the reliable application of layers to the plate.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the plate of 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 of 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.

[0039] In one 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, most preferably at least 2.6 mm.

[0040] In a further 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, most preferably at most 0.9 mm.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one bevel has a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the plate of 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 at least one bevel has a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the plate of 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.

[0042] As described herein, the width and depth of the bevel can be understood as geometric properties of the bevel. The specific values ​​and ranges described herein contribute to the mechanical integrity of the panel. In contrast, conventional panels may be susceptible to abrasion near a bevel due to the geometric properties of conventional bevels. Accordingly, the bevel as described herein simplifies the application of layers, such as the decorative print layer, to the panel and the at least one bevel. Furthermore, a paint layer can be more easily applied to the panel using the geometric properties specified according to the present disclosure.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one chamfer has a rounded curvature.

[0044] This means that in a cross-section of the chamfer perpendicular to a longitudinal extension of the plate, such a rounded curvature is evident. In one example, the rounded curvature can be understood as a path, a spline, and / or an arc. The rounded curvature should not be understood as describing the chamfer along its longitudinal extension (e.g., in a three-dimensional area).

[0045] Preferably, the rounded curvature has a radius (r) of 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 rounded curvature has a radius (r) of 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.

[0046] In one 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.

[0047] In a further 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.

[0048] Preferably, the radius (r) is constant along the rounded curvature.

[0049] The rounded curvature of the bevel has the advantage of improving the application of a coating to the panel and to the at least one bevel. In particular, the coating can be applied more reliably. Compared to bevels with a constant inclination (or angle of inclination), the rounded curvature facilitates the deposition of a larger amount, e.g., a paint layer, at the junction (between the panel and the at least one bevel). The junction is thus improved and can withstand greater mechanical impacts. The junction is typically subject to mechanical impacts, such as impacts resulting from objects / devices falling onto the panel and / or, depending on the panel's application, from a user's feet.

[0050] The radius (r), as used herein, is understood as the radius of curvature of the rounded curve. As an example, the radius of an approximate circle at a particular point on the rounded curve is the radius (r) as used herein. The radius may not necessarily be constant along the rounded curve. This is understood in such a way that, when following the path of the rounded curve, the radius (r) may vary. As an example, this may be the case when the rounded curve is similar to an involute. A constant radius of the rounded curve means that the rounded curve is a circular segment, with the segment angle being between 0° and 90°.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the rounded curve has an acute angle (et) formed between two tangents of substantially opposite ends of the rounded curve of at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4 0 , more preferably at least 5 0 , more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7 0 , most preferably at least 8°, and / or of at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0 .

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the rounded curve has an acute angle (ß) formed between a tangent at substantially an outer end of the rounded curve and the upper surface of the plate of at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4 0 , more preferably at least 5 0 , more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7°, most preferably at least 8°, and / or of at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0 .

[0053] In one example, the acute angle (α and / or β) is at most 25 0 , preferably no more than 22 0 , more preferably not more than 20°, more preferably not more than 17 0 , more IO preferred at least 15 0, more preferably a maximum of 14 0 , most preferably no more than 13 0 .

[0054] In another example, the acute angle (et and / or ß) is at least 10°, preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25 0 , more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35 0 , most preferably at least 37 0 .

[0055] The acute angle (κ and β) and the radius (r) can be encompassed by the geometric properties of the chamfer as described herein. Thus, the advantages described with respect to the geometric properties also apply to the acute angle (κ and β) and the radius (r).

[0056] The two tangents from substantially opposite ends are understood to mean that a tangent to the rounded curve is located at an outer end of the rounded curve. The outer end of the rounded curve can be understood as the deepest point of the bevel, e.g., the point with the greatest depth (d) of the bevel. However, manufacturing tolerances must usually be taken into account, which is expressed by the term "substantially." Thus, the tangents described herein to form acute angles may vary slightly in their location along the rounded curve.

[0057] The other of the two tangents from substantially opposite ends is located on the rounded curve at an inner end of the rounded curve. The inner end of the rounded curve can be understood as the location of the chamfer with the lowest value of depth (d).

[0058] The "outer end" and "inner end" are described with reference to the plate, such that the outer end faces away from the plate and the inner end faces the plate. It is understood that the outer end is located on the side surface of the plate.

[0059] The rounded curve is typically positioned so that the inner end of the rounded curve is aligned parallel to the top surface of the plate. This helps provide a smooth transition from the top surface to the bevel. In one example, the rounded curve may be positioned so that the tangent of the outer end of the rounded curve is aligned parallel to the side surface of the plate. In another example, the rounded curve may be positioned so that the tangent of the outer end of the rounded curve forms an angle with the side surface of the plate.

[0060] The acute angle formed between the tangent at an outer end of the rounded curve and the upper surface of the plate is understood as the acute angle between this tangent and an imaginary plane extending from the upper surface. It may be possible for the tangent at the inner end of the rounded curve to be parallel to the upper surface of the plate.

[0061] It is understood that the geometric properties of the chamfer described herein can also be determined / measured / derived from the panel to which one or more, in particular all, layers as described herein are applied. This allows, for example, the width (w), depth (d), ratio w / d, radius (r), and acute angle (θ and / or β) of the chamfer to be determined / measured / derived from the chamfer with the primer layer, the decorative print layer, the lacquer layer, and / or the wear layer applied to the panel and to the chamfer. This may be the case because the layers typically have a small thickness.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, the plate further comprises a primer layer applied to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly below the decorative print layer as viewed from the plate.

[0063] The primer layer allows the decorative print layer to be applied with sufficient quality. This improves the application of the decorative print layer. It is understood that the primer layer is applied directly before (in the case of the manufacturing process) and / or directly below (structurally speaking and seen in the final product, i.e., the panel) the decorative print layer and also covers the bevel. This particularly improves the application at the transition and bevel.

[0064] In a further preferred embodiment, the panel further comprises a lacquer layer applied to the panel and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly above the decorative print layer, as seen from the panel. The lacquer layer provides sufficient elasticity to compensate for deformation of the panel. It may also be possible to apply a lacquer layer based on a harder, i.e., less elastic, material. This allows greater resistance to impacts, scratches, and / or chemicals to be achieved. Suitable lacquer layers that can be used herein include, but are not limited to, corundum particles, acrylate, polymers, oligomers, additives, and / or the like. Furthermore, the lacquer layer can be applied by means of flexography or any other type of application technique.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the plate further comprises a wear layer applied to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly above the lacquer layer as viewed from the plate; optionally, the wear layer is applied by means of melt lamination or glue lamination, wherein the wear layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene.

[0066] The wear layer has the advantage of further improving the protection of the panel. In particular, the wear layer protects the decorative print layer.

[0067] The paint and wear layer applied to the panel and to the at least one bevel have the advantage of improving product quality, particularly at the transition, as described herein. As a result, there are essentially no deviations in the layers, viewed in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the panel from the center of the panel to an outer end of the panel. This is advantageous compared to conventional panels and processes in which the bevel is machined after applying substantially all layers to a carrier panel.

[0068] In particular, the lacquer and wear layers are applied on top of the decorative print layer, meaning that the lacquer and wear layers essentially do not directly contact the panel and / or the at least one bevel. For example, when reference is made to the lacquer layer being applied "on" the panel and "on" the at least one bevel, it is understood that a layer (such as the decorative layer) can be arranged between the lacquer layer and the panel and / or the bevel.

[0069] Preferably, the decorative print layer contacts the primer layer and / or the panel and the bevel. The lacquer layer preferably contacts the decorative print layer. The wear layer preferably contacts the lacquer layer. This allows the layers to be applied to the panel and the at least one bevel in the following order, as viewed from the panel: optionally the primer layer, decorative print layer, optionally the lacquer layer, optionally the wear layer.

[0070] Preferably, the decorative print layer and / or the decorative pattern imitates a wood pattern.

[0071] This has the advantage of providing a more natural look.

[0072] Preferably, the plate has a thickness (t) of 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 of 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.

[0073] These thicknesses have proven sufficient to provide sufficient rigidity (to offer high wear resistance) while keeping material usage at a moderate level.

[0074] Preferably, the plate has a width (wp) of 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 of 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.

[0075] On the one hand, these panel widths have proven to be small enough to allow the panel to be used directly in a given application without the need for further formatting into smaller widths. On the other hand, the panel widths have proven to be large enough to facilitate the machining of the bevel on the panel and the performance of manufacturing steps (e.g., application of the layer(s)).

[0076] The decorative print layer can be applied using rotogravure, flexography, and / or digital printing. Using these printing technologies, higher-quality prints can be achieved. In particular, digital printing facilitates the application of the layer, essentially without contact.

[0077] In one example, the plate in the panel as described herein has two bevels, namely on both edges parallel to the longitudinal extent of the plate (e.g. at the edges on both side surfaces of the plate), wherein the ratio w / d is between 2 and 30, preferably between 6 and 20, most preferably between 7.5 and 15. This is particularly advantageous for panels that require watertightness. Such watertightness can be achieved because the width (w) of the bevel is significantly greater compared to the depth (d) of the bevel. This ensures that a layer thickness is advantageously distributed, particularly in the transition, as described herein, thereby promoting watertightness. Thus, in particular, the requirements of the NALFA test can be met.

[0078] The NALFA test is a standardized test procedure of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). This test measures how a laminate floor behaves when its surface is exposed to standing water for approximately 24 hours. Before and after this time, the surface is measured at four different locations, for example, and the visual and tactile changes in the board are recorded and evaluated.

[0079] Proceedings

[0080] The objects are further at least partially achieved by a method for producing a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, comprising the following steps: providing a carrier board, such as a medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a high-density fiberboard (HDF) or a particle board; processing the board to provide the board with at least one bevel on at least one edge; applying a decorative printing layer to the board and to the at least one bevel.

[0081] While the description of the panel refers to “a ... layer that is applied to ...”, the description of the method for producing a panel refers to “applying a ... layer”. This is the case because the panel comprises layers that are already applied / applied to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably systematically. On the other hand, the method comprises a step of applying layers that are not necessarily connected during application. Also, during the application of the layers in the method for producing a panel, the layers can be at least partially viscous / liquid. It is understood, however, that substantially the same advantages and features mentioned in relation to the panel equally apply to the method for producing a panel. Furthermore, the features can thus also be combined and / or interchangeably applied to embodiments of the panel orof the procedure.

[0082] Machining of the panel can be done by milling, which is appreciated because it does not negatively affect the structural integrity of the panel, which would be the case if the bevel is pressed.

[0083] Preferably, the method and / or processing does not involve pressing the chamfer. This has the advantage of improving the mechanical integrity and durability of the panel.

[0084] Preferably, the applied decorative print layer is substantially continuous at a transition between the panel and the at least one bevel. Respective advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

[0085] Preferably, the decorative print layer comprises a decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern is substantially continuous at a transition between the panel and the at least one bevel. Respective advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

[0086] Preferably, the application of the decorative printing layer to the plate and to the at least one bevel is carried out substantially at the same time and / or no other process step is carried out in between.

[0087] This has the advantage that no separate coating step of the bevel is required. Such a separate coating step is typically cumbersome as it increases manufacturing time. The use of the phrase “substantially at the same time” herein does not exclude the possibility that the application of the decorative print layer to the panel may take some time before the layer is applied to the bevel. This period of time may, in one example, depend on the width of the panel. However, it is important that no other dedicated process step is performed in between. Further advantages are described herein with respect to the panel. The decorative print layer can be applied by means of rotogravure printing, flexography and / or digital printing. Respective advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

[0088] In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer layer to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably before the step of applying the decorative print layer and after the step of processing the plate.

[0089] In a further preferred embodiment, the method comprises applying a lacquer layer to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably after the step of applying the decorative print layer.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises applying a wear layer to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably after the step of applying the lacquer layer; optionally applying the wear layer by means of melt lamination or glue lamination, wherein the wear layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene.

[0091] In a further preferred embodiment, providing the carrier plate comprises formatting an initial carrier plate into one or more carrier plates.

[0092] It should be noted that in the process described herein, an initial (large) sheet is formatted into the panel. Thus, the panel is suitable for direct use in a specific application. This eliminates the need for formatting, e.g., after machining and / or applying any layers to the panel. Further advantages are described herein with respect to the panel.

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

[0094] The side surface of the panel is substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the panel. Profiling facilitates the panel being joined to another panel, e.g., by form-fitting or the like. The joining structure enables the side surface to be configured to engage with a side surface of another panel. Profiling may also comprise providing a joining structure on both side surfaces. It is understood that profiling is performed prior to applying the decorative print layer, and preferably also prior to applying the optional primer layer. This facilitates reducing the number of manufacturing steps after applying the decorative print layer, ensuring that the bevel is not adversely affected. Thus, the quality of the bevel is improved.

[0095] Preferably, the decorative print layer and / or the decorative pattern imitates a wood pattern.

[0096] Preferably, the plate has a thickness (t) of 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 of 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 plate has a width (wp) of 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 of 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] Further embodiments

[0099] A first embodiment is directed to the panel as described herein, wherein the at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel and a depth (d) perpendicular to the upper surface of the panel, wherein the ratio w / d of the at least one bevel 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 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 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 at most 4, preferably at most 3, more preferably at most 2.5, more preferably at most 2, most preferably at most 1.8 amounts.

[0100] A second embodiment is directed to the panel as described herein, wherein the at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the plate of 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 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 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 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.

[0101] A third embodiment is directed to the panel as described herein, wherein the rounded curvature has a radius (r) of 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 of 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 of 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 of 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.

[0102] A fourth embodiment is directed to the panel as described herein, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (et) formed between two tangents of substantially opposite ends of the rounded curve of 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 of at least 10°, preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25 0 , more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35 0 , most preferably at least 37 0 , and / or of at most 65°, preferably at most 6o°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0, and / or of a maximum of 25 0 , preferably no more than 22 0 , more preferably not more than 20°, more preferably not more than 17 0 , more preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably a maximum of 14 0 , most preferably no more than 13 0 .

[0103] A fifth embodiment is directed to the panel as described herein, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (ß) formed between a tangent at substantially an outer end of the rounded curve and the upper surface of the panel of at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4 0 , more preferably at least 5 0 , more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7 0 , most preferably at least 8°, and / or of at least 10°, preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25 0, more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35 0 , most preferably at least 37 0 , and / or of at most 65°, preferably at most 6o°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0 , and / or of a maximum of 25 0 , preferably no more than 22 0 , more preferably not more than 20°, more preferably not more than 17 0 , more preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably a maximum of 14 0 , most preferably no more than 13 0 .

[0104] 4. Brief description of the accompanying characters

[0105] Preferred embodiments are described below by way of example only. Reference is made to the following accompanying figures: Figure 1 shows a schematic cross-section of a plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0106] Fig. 2 shows the embodiment of Fig. 1 in a plan view;

[0107] Fig. 3 shows a plan view of an exemplary panel according to the prior art;

[0108] Fig. 4 shows a more detailed cross-section of a carrier plate and the chamfer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, with dimensions of the plate and the chamfer highlighted;

[0109] Fig. 5 shows a more detailed cross-section of a support plate and the chamfer according to the embodiment of Fig. 4, with further dimensions of the plate and the chamfer being highlighted;

[0110] Fig. 6 shows a more detailed cross-section of a support plate and the chamfer according to the embodiment of Fig. 4, with further dimensions of the plate and the chamfer being highlighted;

[0111] Fig. 7 shows a more detailed cross-section of a support plate and the chamfer according to the embodiment of Fig. 4, with various dimensions of the plate and the chamfer highlighted;

[0112] Fig. 8 shows a more detailed cross-section of a carrier plate and the chamfer according to another embodiment compared to Fig. 7, with the dimensions of Fig. 7 highlighted;

[0113] Fig. 9 shows a schematic cross-section of a panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising further layers; and

[0114] Fig. 10 shows a diagram of an exemplary method according to the present disclosure.

[0115] 5. Detailed description of the characters

[0116] Presently preferred embodiments are outlined below, primarily with reference to the above figures. It should be noted that further embodiments are certainly possible, and the following explanations are provided only by way of example and without limitation. Furthermore, the present invention may also be used in other embodiments not explicitly disclosed below. Furthermore, as described in detail below, the embodiments are compatible with one another, and individual features of one embodiment may also be applied to another embodiment.

[0117] Throughout these figures and the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements. Note that reference numerals 4XX, 8XX, and 9XX refer to the same elements as reference numerals XX. However, some parts / elements have been varied, which is why a first numeral is introduced in these embodiments. The figures may not be to scale, and the relative size, proportions, and representation of elements in the figures may be exaggerated for clarity, illustration, and convenience.

[0118] Fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-section of a panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0119] The panel 1 can be a wall, ceiling, furniture, or floor panel. The panel 1 comprises a carrier board 10, such as a medium-density fiber (MDF) carrier board, a high-density fiber (HDF) carrier board, or a particle board. The board 10 has at least one bevel 12 on at least one edge 11 of the board 10. The panel 1 further comprises a decorative printed layer 20 applied to the board 10 and to the at least one bevel 12. The board 10 has a rear surface 17. The rear surface 17 typically faces a floor, wall, ceiling, or the like, depending on the application of the panel 1.

[0120] The decorative print layer 20 is substantially continuous at a transition 13 of the plate 10 (e.g., the upper surface 15 of the plate) and the at least one bevel 12.

[0121] Fig. 2 shows the embodiment of Fig. 1 in a plan view. It can be seen that the decorative print layer 20 comprises a decorative pattern 21 that is substantially continuous at the transition 13 of the plate 10 and the at least one bevel 12. This figure also indicates the width wp of the plate 10. It is understood that the transition 13 comprises a region along the longitudinal extent L of the plate 10 and along the width wp of the plate 10.

[0122] In addition to the decorative advantage, it is also understood that the quality of the panel 1 is improved, since there is essentially no difference between a material applied to the plate 10 and a material applied to the bevel 12. This also provides a tactile advantage due to the smooth transition of the same material on the plate 10 from a center of the plate 10 to an outer side of the bevel 12, e.g., along the width direction wp.

[0123] Fig. 3 shows a plan view of an exemplary panel ip according to the prior art. The panel ip of the prior art comprises a carrier plate 10p. There is also a bevel 12p. The carrier plate 10p has a decorative print layer 20p with a decorative pattern 21p applied to the plate 10p. The bevel 12p is provided with a uniform varnish and / or paint. With regard to the manufacturing process, the bevel 12p is machined, for example, after the application of the decorative print layer 20p. It can be seen that the decorative print layer 20p and the decorative pattern 21p are discontinuous at the transition 13p of the plate 10p and the at least one bevel 12p.

[0124] 4 to 8 show a more detailed cross-section of a carrier plate 10 and the chamfer 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, with dimensions of the plate 10 and the chamfer 12 highlighted.

[0125] In these embodiments, the chamfer 12 has a rounded curvature, ie, viewed in a cross-section of the chamfer 12, it is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent L of the plate 10. The rounded curvature is understood as a path, a spline, and / or an arc. The rounded curvature is not to be understood as extending into the longitudinal extent L of the plate 10.

[0126] Fig. 4 shows the width w of the at least one bevel 412 and the depth d of the at least one bevel. As can be seen, the width w is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent L of the plate. One can also say that the width w is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent L of an edge of the plate 410. The depth d is perpendicular to the top surface 415 of the plate 410.

[0127] The ratio w / d of the at least one chamfer 412 is at least 0.5 and / or at most 30. The plate 410 has a side surface 416 that is substantially parallel to the direction of the thickness t of the plate 410. The thickness t of the plate 410 can be at least 4 mm and / or at most 12 mm.

[0128] Fig. 5 shows the embodiment of Fig. 4, highlighting further dimensions of the plate 10 and the chamfer 412. The rounded curvature of the chamfer 412 has an acute angle a formed between two tangents ti, t2 of substantially opposite ends 412a, 412b of the rounded curvature of the chamfer 412.

[0129] The outer end 412b faces away from the plate 410, and the inner end 412a faces the plate 410. It is understood that the outer end 412b is disposed on the side surface 416 of the plate 410.

[0130] Fig. 6 shows the embodiment of Fig. 4, highlighting further dimensions of the plate 410 and the chamfer 412. The rounded curvature has an acute angle ß formed between a tangent t2 at substantially an outer end 412b of the rounded curvature of the chamfer 412 and the upper surface 415 of the plate 410.

[0131] The acute angle ß formed between the tangent t2 at an outer end 412b of the rounded curvature and the upper surface 415 of the plate 410 is understood as the acute angle between this tangent t2 and an imaginary plane 415! extending from the upper surface 415. As described herein, manufacturing tolerances must be taken into account when determining the geometric properties. In addition, the imaginary plane 415! can assist in determining the acute angle ß, since the imaginary plane 415! can be set up by placing a large auxiliary plate on top of the plate (e.g., including any layers) for determining the acute angle ß. Thus, this can make it easier to determine the angle compared to determining the tangent ti.

[0132] Fig. 7 shows the embodiment of Fig. 4, with further dimensions of the plate 410 and the chamfer 412 highlighted. The rounded curvature of the chamfer 412 has a radius r, which can also be referred to as the radius of curvature. The radius r can be determined by the radius of an approximate circle at a particular point on the rounded curvature. The radius r of the rounded curvature is not constant along the rounded curvature. This means that when following the path of the rounded curvature, the radius r varies. It can be seen that the radius ri at the inner end 412a of the rounded curvature of the chamfer 412 is larger than the radius r2 at the outer end 412b of the rounded curvature of the chamfer 412. However, in some cases, it may be advantageous to keep the radius constant, as this could result in simplified manufacturing.

[0133] Fig. 8 shows a more detailed cross-section of a carrier plate 810 and the chamfer 812 according to another embodiment compared to Fig. 7. The radius r of the rounded curvature is constant along the rounded curvature.

[0134] In all embodiments described herein, the rounded curvature of the chamfer 812 is preferably arranged such that the inner end 812a of the rounded curvature should be aligned parallel to the upper surface 815 of the plate 810. Furthermore, the rounded curvature is arranged such that the tangent t2 of the outer end 12b of the rounded curvature forms an angle with the side surface 816 of the plate 810. Although not shown here, the rounded curvature can be arranged such that the tangent t2 of the outer end 12b of the rounded curvature is aligned parallel to the side surface 816 of the plate 810.

[0135] Fig. 9 shows a schematic cross section of a panel 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising further layers.

[0136] The panel 901 is similar to the embodiment of Fig. 1 and only the differences will be described. The panel 901 further comprises a primer layer 19 applied to the plate 910 and to the at least one bevel 12, directly below the decorative print layer 20, as viewed from the plate 910. The panel 901 further comprises a lacquer layer 22 applied to the plate 910 and to the at least one bevel 12, directly above the decorative print layer 20, as viewed from the plate 910. The panel 901 further comprises a wear layer 23 applied to the plate 910 and to the at least one bevel 12, preferably directly above the lacquer layer 22, as viewed from the plate 910.

[0137] The layers above the decorative print layer 20 are configured so that the decorative print layer 20 and the decorative pattern 21 can be viewed from above (e.g., in the figure, in a vertical direction from top to bottom). In particular, the decorative print layer 20 and the decorative pattern 21 can be viewed when the panel 910 is in a typical position, e.g., on a floor, a wall, a ceiling, or the like, depending on the application area of ​​the panel 901 with its rear surface 17.

[0138] The panel 1 also includes a connecting structure 30 on at least one side surface 16 of the plate 910.

[0139] The panel 1 of all embodiments described herein can advantageously be used not only as a floor, ceiling or wall panel, but also as a worktop or as a vertical surface, such as in furniture fronts or doors.

[0140] Fig. 10 shows a diagram of an exemplary method 100 according to the present disclosure.

[0141] The method 100 for producing a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, comprises the following steps:

[0142] Providing 110 a carrier board 10, such as a medium density fiberboard (MDF), a high density fiberboard (HDF), or a particle board;

[0143] Processing 120 the plate 10 to provide the plate 10 with at least one bevel 12 on at least one edge;

[0144] Applying 130 a decorative printing layer 20 to the plate 10 and to the at least one bevel 12.

[0145] Optionally, providing 110 the carrier plate 10 includes formatting an initial carrier plate into one or more carrier plates 10.

[0146] Optionally, the method 10 further comprises profiling the plate to provide a connecting structure 30 on at least one side surface 16 of the plate 10, wherein the side surface 16 is substantially parallel to a thickness t of the plate 10, optionally the profiling step is performed before the step of applying 130 the decorative print layer 20.

[0147] It is noted that the above examples may be combined with other aspects as described herein, and details of the examples may also be omitted, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. The scope of protection is determined by the claims and is not limited by the embodiments disclosed in the above figures.

[0148] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and variations of the described examples and embodiments are possible in light of the above teachings. The disclosed examples and embodiments are presented for illustrative purposes only. Other embodiments may incorporate some or all of the features disclosed herein. Therefore, the intention is to cover all such modifications and alternative embodiments that may fall within the true scope of this invention.

[0149] 6. List of reference symbols ip State of the art: Panel lop State of the art: Carrier plate up State of the art: Edge of the carrier plate

[0150] 12p State of the art: chamfer

[0151] 13p State of the art: Transition

[0152] 20p State of the art: decorative print layer

[0153] 21p State of the art: decorative pattern

[0154] I Panel

[0155] 10 carrier plate

[0156] II Edge of the carrier plate

[0157] 12th phase

[0158] 12a inner end

[0159] 12b outer end

[0160] 13 Transition

[0161] 15 upper surface

[0162] 15 i imaginary plane in extension of the upper surface

[0163] 16 lateral surface

[0164] 17 rear surface

[0165] 19 Primer layer

[0166] 20 decorative printing layers

[0167] 21 decorative pattern

[0168] 22 Paint layer 23 Wear layer

[0169] 30 Connection structure

[0170] 4XX Parts / elements of a further embodiment

[0171] 8XX Parts / elements of a further embodiment

[0172] 9XX Parts / elements of a further embodiment d Depth of the chamfer

[0173] L Longitudinal extent of the plate / edge w Width of the bevel wp Width of the plate r Radius of the rounded curvature of the bevel (radius of curvature) a Acute angle between two tangents at opposite ends of the rounded curvature ß Acute angle between a tangent at an outer end of the rounded curvature and the upper surface ti First tangent of the rounded curvature t2 Second tangent of the rounded curvature t2 Tangent at an outer end of the rounded curvature

[0174] 100 Methods for manufacturing a panel

[0175] 110 Providing a carrier plate

[0176] 120 Editing the plate

[0177] 130 Applying a decorative print layer

Claims

Claims 1. Panel (i), in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, the panel comprising: - a carrier board (io), such as a medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a high-density fiberboard (HDF) or a particle board; wherein the board (io) has at least one bevel (12) on at least one edge (11); and - a decorative printed layer (20) applied to the plate (10) and to the at least one bevel (12).

2. The panel (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the decorative print layer (20) is substantially continuous at a transition (13) of the plate (10) and the at least one bevel (12).

3. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the decorative print layer (20) comprises a decorative pattern (21) which is substantially continuous at a transition (13) of the plate (10) and the at least one bevel (12).

4. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent 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 bevel 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, more preferably at most 10, more preferably at most 8, most preferably at most 6. 5- The panel (i) 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 at least one bevel has a width (w) perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the plate of 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 at least one bevel has a depth (d) perpendicular to the top side of the plate of 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 (i) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one bevel has a rounded curvature.

12. The panel (i) according to the preceding claim, wherein the rounded curvature has a radius (r) of 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 rounded curvature.

16. The panel (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (et) formed between two tangents of substantially opposite ends of the rounded curve of at least 1°, preferably at least 2°, more preferably at least 4 0 , more preferably at least 5 0 , more preferably at least 6°, more preferably at least 7 0 , most preferably at least 8°, and / or of at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0 .

17. The panel (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 16, wherein the rounded curve has an acute angle (ß) formed between a tangent at substantially an outer end of the rounded curve and the upper surface of the plate of 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 of at most 65°, preferably at most 60°, more preferably at most 55 0 , more preferably at most 50°, more preferably at least 45 0 , more preferably not more than 40°, most preferably not more than 37 0 .

18. The panel (1) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the acute angle (η and / or β) is at most 25 0 , preferably no more than 22 0 , more preferably not more than 20°, more preferably not more than 17 0 , more preferably at least 150 , more preferably a maximum of 14 0 , most preferably no more than 13 0 amounts.

19. The panel (1) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the acute angle (κ and / or β) is at least 10°, preferably at least 15 0 , more preferably at least 20°, more preferably at least 25 0 , more preferably at least 30°, more preferably at least 35 0 , most preferably at least 37 0 amounts.

20. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - a primer layer applied to the panel and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly below the decorative print layer, as seen from the panel.

21. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - a lacquer layer applied to the panel and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly above the decorative printing layer, as seen from the panel.

22. The panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: - a wear layer applied to the plate and to the at least one bevel, preferably directly above the lacquer layer as seen from the plate; optionally wherein the wear layer is applied by means of melt lamination or adhesive lamination, wherein the wear layer is optionally based on cast polypropylene. 23- Process (ioo) for producing a panel (i), in particular a wall, ceiling, furniture or floor panel, comprising the following steps: - Providing a carrier board, such as a medium density fiberboard (MDF), a high density fiberboard (HDF) or a particle board; - machining the panel to provide the panel with at least one bevel on at least one edge; - Applying a decorative printed layer to the board and to at least one bevel.

24. The method (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the applied decorative print layer is substantially continuous at a transition of the plate and the at least one bevel.

25. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein the decorative printing layer comprises a decorative pattern and the decorative pattern is substantially continuous at a transition of the plate and the at least one bevel.

26. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein the application of the decorative printing layer to the plate and to the at least one bevel is carried out substantially at the same time and / or no other method step is carried out therebetween.

27. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, wherein the decorative printing layer is applied to the plate and to the at least one bevel by means of rotogravure 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 carrier plate comprises: - Formatting an initial carrier disk into one or more carrier disks.

29. The method (100) according to any one of the preceding method claims, further comprising: - Profiling the plate to provide a connecting structure on at least one side surface of the plate, wherein the side surface is substantially parallel to a thickness (t) of the plate, preferably before the step of applying the decorative printing layer.

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

31. The panel (1) or the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plate has a thickness (t) of 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 of 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 the method (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plate has a width (wp) of 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 of 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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