PVC Plastisol Mosaic Panel Adhesion System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for forming mosaic panels, such as those using fiberglass netting with vinyl glue or PVC plasticizer, face issues with adhesion reliability, energy consumption, and rigidity, leading to unsatisfactory aesthetic results and practical challenges during application and storage.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing liquid PVC particles in suspension with a specific viscosity applied to a pre-treated fiberglass netting with an open mesh structure, which is then dried using infrared halogen lamps in two stages, ensuring strong adhesion and flexibility while maintaining a large surface area for gripping, thus overcoming the limitations of previous methods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If vinyl glue is used on fiberglass netting, then flexibility and ease of manipulation are improved, but adhesion reliability deteriorates due to deterioration from humidity and low temperatures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility and ease of manipulationVSAvoidadhesion reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition and physical properties of the adhesive from vinyl-based to PVC plastisol, which has different sensitivity characteristics regarding humidity and temperature. This parameter change resolves the contradiction by maintaining flexibility while improving resistance to environmental deterioration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses a composite system combining fiberglass netting with PVC plastisol adhesive, creating a material combination that leverages the flexibility of the netting while the PVC-based adhesive provides superior environmental stability and adhesion reliability compared to vinyl glue alone.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If PVC plasticizer is used in points, then adhesion reliability is improved, but energy consumption and device complexity increase due to large curing ovens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadhesion reliabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional point-application method with a continuous coating process using a doctor blade, transforming a discrete, batch-oriented operation into a continuous, streamlined process that reduces energy consumption and equipment complexity while maintaining adhesion quality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the application parameters from point-specific application to continuous surface coating, and modifies the curing approach to be more energy-efficient, thereby reducing the size and energy consumption of curing equipment while achieving reliable adhesion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If PVC plasticizer is used in points, then connection rigidity is improved, but adaptability deteriorates as distance between tiles cannot be modified

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection rigidityVSAvoidadaptability during application

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a flexible fiberglass netting structure that provides inherent adaptability during installation, allowing operators to adjust tile spacing and positioning while the PVC plastisol coating ensures proper adhesion, thus maintaining both rigidity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Area of stationary object

If open mesh netting is used, then surface area for gripping is improved, but connection strength deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesurface area for grippingVSAvoidconnection strength

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The invention optimizes the parameters of the PVC plastisol coating, including its viscosity, composition, and application thickness, to achieve sufficient adhesion strength on open mesh netting that provides adequate gripping surface area, thus resolving the contradiction between mesh openness and connection strength.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This solution provides a cost-effective, secure, and flexible connection method with improved adhesion and durability, allowing for easy application and correction during installation, while preventing detachment of grouting material and ensuring a secure bond to the infrastructure.

Implementation Method 1

dried using infrared halogen lamps in two stages

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

infrared halogen lamps

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInfrared radiation: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentEP3023260B1Method and apparatus for the formation of mosaic panels and panels thus obtained

Publication Date: 2017.07.12 OFFICINA MECCANICA BARTOLINI

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AI summary

The present invention refers to the field of mosaic panels for wall coverings and floors, and, more specifically, to that of systems for forming the aforementioned panels. More specifically, the invention concerns a new system for connecting together the tiles to form the panel that represents an essential product in the practice of applying mosaics.