Decorative Panel Coating Relief for Natural Look and Feel

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the surface topology of the top coating through UV curing processes that create randomized relief patterns. The surface is transformed from a smooth state to one with controlled peaks and valleys at specific dimensional ranges (1-25 μm peak-to-peak distance, 0.5-2.5 μm amplitude), changing the physical parameters to achieve a natural appearance while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through automated curing processes.

The patent replaces the chemical approach (adding matting agents) with a physical approach (creating surface relief through UV curing). Instead of modifying the coating composition with additives, the solution uses photopolymerization processes to create a three-dimensional randomized relief structure that naturally reduces gloss through light scattering, eliminating the need for matting agents and their associated complexity.

The patent applies self-service by designing a UV curing process that automatically generates randomized relief patterns without requiring external intervention or complex control systems. The photopolymerization process inherently creates the desired surface topology through controlled curing conditions, allowing the system to self-organize into the target structure and eliminating the need for additional post-processing or complex manufacturing equipment.