Ink-Receiving Layer Composition for Decorative Member

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional decorative members face issues with ink adhesion to base layers, leading to poor print quality and emission of harmful materials like formaldehyde, which can harm human health.

Innovation Solution

A decorative member with an ink-receiving layer composed of an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and an inorganic particle, applied between the base layer and the printing layer, ensuring excellent printability and durability while preventing formaldehyde emission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a polyolefin resin is stacked on both sides of the paper base layer, then the base layer gains protection and durability, but the ink adhesion deteriorates and the printing layer cannot be accurately formed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedurability of base layerVSAvoidink adhesion
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

An ink-receiving layer is introduced as an intermediary between the polyolefin resin-coated base layer and the printing layer. This intermediate layer has specific surface properties that enable it to adhere to both the polyolefin resin and the printing ink, resolving the adhesion problem caused by the polyolefin coating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The base layer structure is segmented into multiple functional layers: the original paper base layer, the polyolefin resin protective layer, the newly added ink-receiving layer, and the printing layer. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function without interfering with others.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If conventional materials are used in the ink-receiving layer, then the printing layer can be formed, but harmful materials such as formaldehyde are emitted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprinting layer formationVSAvoidformaldehyde emission
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The chemical composition parameters of the ink-receiving layer are changed by using specific polymers with controlled molecular structures and compositions that do not contain or generate formaldehyde, while maintaining the necessary functional properties for ink reception and adhesion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The ink-receiving layer is formulated as a composite material system comprising specific polymers, plasticizers, and other additives that work together to provide the required functionality without emitting harmful substances. The composite structure allows optimization of both performance and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enhances printability and durability of the decorative member, ensuring uniform ink adhesion and eliminating harmful material emissions, thereby improving product quality and user safety.

Implementation Method 1

an ink-receiving layer disposed between the base layer and the printing layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

an ink-receiving layer composition for a decorative member includes: an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and an organic particle or inorganic particle

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEmulsion polymerization: Emulsion

Data Source

PatentEP3901227B1Ink-receiving layer composition having excellent printing characteristics for decorative member, decorative member, and method for manufacturing decorative member
Publication Date: 2024.05.01 LG HAUSYS LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to: an ink-receiving layer composition for a decorative member, the composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles; a decorative member having no formaldehyde emission, the decorative member comprising a base layer, a printing layer formed on the base layer, and an ink-receiving layer disposed between the base layer and the printing layer and formed of a composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles; and a method for manufacturing a decorative member, the method comprising a step for preparing a base layer in a flat state, a step for coating a composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles on the base layer, a step for drying or UV curing the coated composition to form an ink-receiving layer, and a step for forming a printing layer on the ink-receiving layer.