JPH0416328A - Panel for bathtub and shower room - Google Patents

Panel for bathtub and shower room

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JPH0416328A
JPH0416328A JP2118484A JP11848490A JPH0416328A JP H0416328 A JPH0416328 A JP H0416328A JP 2118484 A JP2118484 A JP 2118484A JP 11848490 A JP11848490 A JP 11848490A JP H0416328 A JPH0416328 A JP H0416328A
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panel
fiberglass
resin
nonwoven fabric
transparent
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Hon Ii Ruui
ルーイ・ホン・イー
Fei Eng Teo
テオ・フェイ・エング
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/26—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
    • B29C70/04—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
    • B29C70/04—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics
    • B29C70/06—Fibrous reinforcements only
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
    • B29C70/04—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics
    • B29C70/06—Fibrous reinforcements only
    • B29C70/08—Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, and with or without non-reinforced layers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/54—Slab-like translucent elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2105/00—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped
    • B29K2105/06—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
    • B29K2105/08—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
    • B29K2105/0854—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns in the form of a non-woven mat
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2201/00—Use of cellulose, modified cellulose or cellulose derivatives, e.g. viscose, as reinforcement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2309/00—Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups B29K2303/00 - B29K2307/00, as reinforcement
    • B29K2309/08—Glass
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2995/00—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds
    • B29K2995/0018—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds having particular optical properties, e.g. fluorescent or phosphorescent
    • B29K2995/0026—Transparent
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2995/00—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds
    • B29K2995/0018—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds having particular optical properties, e.g. fluorescent or phosphorescent
    • B29K2995/0029—Translucent

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Composite Materials (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
  • Panels For Use In Building Construction (AREA)
  • Moulding By Coating Moulds (AREA)

Abstract

PURPOSE: To eliminate a scarce observation of a decorative material during using by providing a laminate of two layers of transparent or translucent resin- impregnated fiber glass and a nonwoven fabric disposed between these layers. CONSTITUTION: At least part of a shroud mounted along one or more edges of a bathtub or a shower room to receive splash generated in the case of using the bathtub or a shower is formed of a transparent or translucent panel 10. In this case, the panel 10 has two layers 14, 17 of transparent or translucent resins 15, 18-impregnated fiber glasses, and a nonwoven fabric 16 provided between these layers 14 and 17.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 本発明は、浴槽またはシャワー室（シャワー仕切り）の
、一つまたはそれ以−ヒの縁部に沿って設けられ、浴槽
やシャワーの使用によって生じる水の飛沫を受け止める
ための囲いの少なくとも一部分を構成するパネルに関す
るものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a bathtub or shower stall (shower partition) provided along one or more edges to catch water splashes caused by use of the bathtub or shower. The present invention relates to a panel constituting at least a portion of an enclosure.

シャワー室を形成するためにプラスチックシートを使用
することは公知である。これらのシートの一つまたはそ
れ以上により出入口ドアを構成し、このドアはガイドト
ラックに沿って開位置と開位置との間を滑らせて動かす
ことができるように取り付けられている。通常、これら
のシートは不透明または半透明であり、しばしば透明プ
ラスチ。The use of plastic sheets to form shower stalls is known. One or more of these sheets constitute an entry/exit door which is mounted so as to be slidable between open positions along a guide track. Usually these sheets are opaque or translucent, often transparent plastic.

り材料の成型シートで作られ、装飾の目的やシートを不
透明にするために、シートに織り目状の表面仕上げをす
ることがある。しかしながら、装飾模様が必要な場合に
は、被覆材料をすでに成型したシートに「転写」しなけ
ればならず、このことは余分の製造工程を必要とし、さ
らに、装飾用被覆材料が使用により劣化し最後には剥げ
落ちる恐れがある。made from molded sheets of resin material, which may have a textured surface finish for decorative purposes or to make the sheet opaque. However, if a decorative pattern is desired, the coating material must be "transferred" onto the already formed sheet, which requires an extra manufacturing step and furthermore, the decorative coating material deteriorates with use. It may eventually fall off.

また、プラスチックシートを使用して、浴槽を人に見ら
れないようにするための１浴槽パネル」を成型すること
も知られている。この場合、シートは、特定の浴槽の色
に合わせて０１色で成型される。It is also known to use plastic sheets to mold a bathtub panel to hide the bathtub from public view. In this case, the sheet is molded in color 01 to match the color of the specific bathtub.

従って、全体的に透明または半透明のパネルを容易に大
量生産し、その生産工程中において、選択された装飾用
材料を付加することができる技術は現在まで存在しなか
った。Accordingly, there has been no technology to date that allows for the easy mass production of entirely transparent or translucent panels and the addition of selected decorative materials during the production process.

従って、本発明の一面によれば、浴槽またはシャワー室
の一つまたはそれ以上の縁部に沿って取り付けられ、浴
槽やシャワーの使用に際して生じる飛沫を受け止めるた
めの囲いの少なくとも一部分を構成する透明または半透
明のパネルで、該パネルが透明または半透明の樹脂含浸
ファイバーグラスの２層の積層と、成層の間に設けられ
た非繊布とを含むパネルが提供される。According to one aspect of the invention, therefore, a transparent or A translucent panel is provided, the panel comprising a laminate of two layers of transparent or translucent resin-impregnated fiberglass and a non-woven fabric disposed between the laminations.

この非繊布には希望するどのような装飾模様でも施すこ
とができ、この模様はそれによりパネル全体に与えられ
、２層のファイバーグラスのうちのス・１応する一つを
通してパネルのどちら側からでも見ることができる。This non-woven fabric can be provided with any decorative pattern desired, which pattern is then applied to the entire panel and is passed through one of the two layers of fiberglass from either side of the panel. But you can see it.

パネルの製造時に装飾材料をパネルの本体内部に入れる
ことができるので、装飾材料が水や水蒸気と接触せず、
従って、使用中に装飾材料が見にくくなったりすること
がない。Decorative materials can be placed inside the body of the panel during the manufacture of the panel, so that the decorative material does not come into contact with water or water vapor.
Therefore, the decorative material does not become difficult to see during use.

必要な模様や装飾材料を不織布の」二に形成するには、
シルクスクリーン印刷によるのが便利である。この方法
によれば、正確な模様を大量生産ベースで印刷すること
ができ、模様が、パネルの使用に際して生じる有害な環
境、すなわち、繰り返し水や水蒸気にさらされ次に空気
によって乾燥されるという悪条件から完全に保護される
。To form the necessary patterns and decorative materials on the non-woven fabric,
It is convenient to use silk screen printing. This method allows precise patterns to be printed on a mass production basis, and the patterns are protected from the harmful environment that occurs when the panels are used, i.e. repeatedly exposed to water or steam and then dried by air. Fully protected from conditions.

パネルの外表面を滑らかに仕上げるためには、ファイバ
ーグラスの各層の露出表面に表面フィルムを張付けるこ
とが望ましい。To achieve a smooth exterior surface finish for the panel, it is desirable to apply a surface film to the exposed surface of each layer of fiberglass.

本発明のもう一つの面からは、浴槽やシャワー室の一つ
またはそれ以上の縁部に沿って設けられ、浴槽やシャワ
ーの使用に際して発生する水の飛沫を受け止めるための
囲いの少なくとも一部分を構成する、透明または半透明
のパネルの製造方法であって、以下のステップから成る
製造方法が提供される。すなわち、 ファイバーグラスマットの第一の層を支持表面上に置く
。Another aspect of the invention provides at least a portion of an enclosure provided along one or more edges of a bathtub or shower to catch water splashes generated during use of the bathtub or shower. Provided is a method for manufacturing a transparent or translucent panel comprising the following steps. That is, a first layer of fiberglass mat is placed on the support surface.

樹脂をファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に塗布して、
ファイバーグラス層に浸透させる。ファイバーグラスマ
ットと樹脂とは、硬化すると、透明または半透明の合成
シートとなるような親戚を有する。Apply the resin to the exposed surface of the fiberglass mat,
Penetrate the fiberglass layer. Fiberglass mats and resins have relatives that, when cured, result in transparent or translucent synthetic sheets.

不織布を、樹脂を浸透させたファイバーグラスマットの
露出表面に当てる。The non-woven fabric is applied to the exposed surface of the resin-impregnated fiberglass mat.

第二のファイバーグラスマットを、不織布の露出表面に
置く。A second fiberglass mat is placed on the exposed surface of the nonwoven.

第二のファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に樹脂を塗布
してマットに浸透させる。A resin is applied to the exposed surface of the second fiberglass mat and allowed to penetrate the mat.

樹脂を浸透させたファイバーグラスマットの両方を硬化
させて、透明または半透明である２層の樹脂含浸ファイ
バーグラスとその間に配置された不織布とから構成され
た積層体を形成する。Both resin-impregnated fiberglass mats are cured to form a laminate consisting of two layers of transparent or translucent resin-impregnated fiberglass and a nonwoven fabric disposed therebetween.

望ましくは、不織布を積層体中に配置する前に、好まし
くはシルクスクリーン印刷により装飾模様を不織布に印
刷する。Desirably, a decorative pattern is printed on the nonwoven fabric, preferably by silk screen printing, before the nonwoven fabric is placed in the laminate.

積層体の各表面を滑らかに仕上げるためには、支持表面
に第一のファイバーグラスマットを置く前に、第一の透
明なプラスチックフィルムを支持表面に置き、第二の樹
脂含浸ファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に第二の透明
なプラスチックフィルムを置くことが望ましい。この２
枚の透明なプラスチックフィルムにより極めて滑らかな
表面仕上げが提供され、パネルの表面に撥ねかかる水が
容易に流れ落ちるようになる。To achieve a smooth finish on each surface of the laminate, before placing the first fiberglass mat on the support surface, place a first transparent plastic film on the support surface and expose the second resin-impregnated fiberglass mat. It is desirable to put a second transparent plastic film on the surface. This 2
The clear plastic film provides an extremely smooth surface finish, allowing water that splashes on the surface of the panel to easily run off.

本発明による、透明または半透明のパネルとその製造方
法を、図面を参照しながら以下に詳細に説明する。A transparent or translucent panel and a method for manufacturing the same according to the invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the drawings.

図面を参照しながら、浴槽またはシャワー室の一つまた
はそれ以上の縁部に沿って設けられ、浴槽またはシャワ
ーの使用中に生じる水の飛沫を受け止めるための囲いの
少なくとも一部分を構成する、透明または半透明のパネ
ルおよびその製造方法を説明する。パネルは全体的に参
照数字１０で示し、順次に重ね合わせた数層から構成さ
れている。これらの層は、少なくとも１．５メ一トル×
３メートルの大きさの平坦で水平な台１２により構成さ
れた支持表面１１に順次に重ねられる。With reference to the drawings, a transparent or A translucent panel and its manufacturing method will be described. The panel is indicated generally by the reference numeral 10 and is composed of several layers stacked one on top of the other. These layers should be at least 1.5 meters x
It is superimposed one after another on a support surface 11 constituted by a flat, horizontal platform 12 measuring 3 meters.

この積層体は、基本的には、透明または半透明（７）　
ｅ４　脂含浸ファイバーグラスの二つの層およびこれら
の層の間に配置された不織布を含む。しかしながら、さ
らに、透明なプラスチックフィルムを貼付することによ
り、樹脂含浸層の露出表面に滑らかな表面仕上げを行う
ことが望ましい。This laminate is basically transparent or translucent (7)
e4 Contains two layers of oil-impregnated fiberglass and a nonwoven fabric placed between these layers. However, it is also desirable to provide a smooth surface finish to the exposed surface of the resin-impregnated layer by applying a transparent plastic film.

このようにして、図面に示したように、第一の透明プラ
スチックフィルム１３が台１２の上に置かれる。このフ
ィルムは、厚さが１６ミクロンのポリエチレンテレフタ
レートフィルム１３でアル。In this way, the first transparent plastic film 13 is placed on the platform 12, as shown in the drawings. This film is a polyethylene terephthalate film 13 with a thickness of 16 microns.

台１２にはガラスの表面が設けられており、フィルム１
３はスクレーパー工具により台表面で平滑にされる。The table 12 is provided with a glass surface, and the film 1
3 is smoothed on the table surface with a scraper tool.

フィルム１３の露出表面に３００グラムサイズの裁断し
たファイバーグラスマットの第一の層１４を置く。次に
、樹脂１５をファイバーグラス層。A first layer 14 of 300 gram size shredded fiberglass mat is placed on the exposed surface of the film 13. Next, resin 15 is applied to the fiberglass layer.

ト１４の露出表面に塗布し、ファイバーグラスマットに
浸透させる。樹脂１５は、飽和ポリエステル樹脂（重ｆ
ｆ１２．８キログラム）と５０グラムのメチルエチルケ
トン過酸化物との混合物を含む。フィルム１３、ファイ
バーグラス層１４および樹脂１５によりこのようにして
形成された層構造体をナイロンローラにかけて平ｔｊｌ
化する。このようにして形成された構造体にさらにブラ
シローラをかけて構造体中に存在する気泡を取り除くこ
ともできる。Apply to the exposed surface of mat 14 and allow it to penetrate into the fiberglass mat. Resin 15 is a saturated polyester resin (polymer
f12.8 kilograms) and 50 grams of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The layered structure thus formed by the film 13, the fiberglass layer 14 and the resin 15 is rolled over a nylon roller to flatten it.
become The structure thus formed can also be further brushed with a roller to remove any air bubbles present in the structure.

次に不織布のシート１６を置く。このシートには必要な
装飾材料をシルクスクリーン印刷によりあらかじめ印刷
しておく。この不織布は、好ましくは、「エデロールー
フィルターノンウオーヴン」の商椋で市販されているよ
うな種類の不織布を含む。次に、平坦化と平滑化の工程
を繰り返す。Next, a nonwoven fabric sheet 16 is placed. Necessary decorative materials are printed on this sheet in advance by silk screen printing. The non-woven fabric preferably comprises a non-woven fabric of the type commercially available under the trade name "EDEROR-FILTER NON-WOVEN". Next, the flattening and smoothing steps are repeated.

次に、裁断したファイバーグラスマットの第二の層を置
き、樹脂１５と同様に樹脂１８を塗布し、最後に第二の
透明なプラスチックフィルム１９を置（。樹脂またはシ
ート材料（裁断したマット、不織布またはフィルム）の
各層を置いた後、それらを平滑化する。また、軽い水の
薄膜を第二のフィルム１９の上に噴霧して、スクレーパ
ーが構造体上を滑らかに動くようにする。Next, a second layer of cut fiberglass mat is placed, resin 18 is applied in the same way as resin 15, and finally a second transparent plastic film 19 is placed (resin or sheet material (cut mat, After placing each layer of non-woven fabric or film, they are smoothed. A thin film of light water is also sprayed onto the second film 19 so that the scraper moves smoothly over the structure.

構造体が硬化する前に、構造体を台１２の表面上に延ば
し、次にクリップで止める。複合構造体は約２時間で自
然に硬化する。他の組成の樹脂を使用した場合には、空
気乾燥以外の方法により複合構造体を硬化させる。約２
時間から３時間後に複合構造体は乾燥し、厚さ約２ミリ
メートルの強固な積層体を形成する。この積層体を使用
して、シャワー室の縁部に取り付けるためのシャワー用
囲いまたは浴槽の縁に沿って取り付ける囲いを形成する
。Before the structure hardens, it is stretched onto the surface of platform 12 and then clipped. The composite structure cures naturally in about 2 hours. When using resins of other compositions, the composite structure is cured by methods other than air drying. Approximately 2
After 3 hours, the composite structure dries and forms a strong laminate approximately 2 millimeters thick. This laminate is used to form a shower enclosure for attachment to the edge of a shower stall or an enclosure for attachment along the edge of a bathtub.

このようにして、上記の方法により、透明または半透明
の樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスの２層と、これらの層の間
に配置されパネルのための必要な装飾を施した不織布と
からなる積層体の透明または半透明のパネルが提供され
る。装飾材料を積層体の内部に一体化しているので、装
飾材料の外観の劣化を生じる一切の要因から装飾材料を
隔離することができる。In this way, by the method described above, a transparent laminate consisting of two layers of transparent or translucent resin-impregnated fiberglass and a non-woven fabric placed between these layers and provided with the necessary decoration for the panel can be obtained. Or a translucent panel is provided. Since the decorative material is integrated within the laminate, it can be isolated from any factors that would cause deterioration in the appearance of the decorative material.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第１図は、本発明のパネルの構成を示す概略図である。 １０・・・パネル、１２・・・台、１３・・・第一の透
明プラスチックフィルム、１４・・・ファイバーグラス
マットの第一の層、１５・・・樹脂、１６・・・不織布
、Ｉ７・・・ファイバーグラスマットの第二の層、１８
・・・樹脂、１９・・第二の透明プラスチックフィルム 特許出願代理人 弁護士・弁理士　高　取　伸　一部FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a panel of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Panel, 12... Stand, 13... First transparent plastic film, 14... First layer of fiberglass mat, 15... Resin, 16... Nonwoven fabric, I7... ...Second layer of fiberglass mat, 18
...Resin, 19..Second transparent plastic film Patent application attorney/patent attorney Nobuko Takatori

Claims (10)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] （１）浴槽またはシャワー室の一つまたはそれ以上の縁
部に取り付けて、浴槽またはシャワー室の使用中に生じ
る水の飛沫を受け止めるための囲いの少なくとも一部分
を構成する透明または半透明のパネルであって、該パネ
ルが透明または半透明の樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスの二
つの層および該層の間に配置された不織布との積層体を
含むパネル。(1) A transparent or translucent panel attached to one or more edges of a bathtub or shower stall and constituting at least a portion of the enclosure for catching water splashes generated during use of the bathtub or shower stall. A panel comprising a laminate of two layers of transparent or translucent resin-impregnated fiberglass and a nonwoven fabric disposed between the layers. （２）不織布に装飾模様が施され、それにより模様がパ
ネル全体に与えられ、二つのファイバーグラス層のうち
の対応する一つを通してパネルのどちら側からでも模様
を見ることができる、特許請求の範囲第１項のパネル。(2) The nonwoven fabric is provided with a decorative pattern, so that the pattern is imparted to the entire panel and is visible from either side of the panel through a corresponding one of the two fiberglass layers. Panel for the first range term. （３）装飾模様がシルクスクリーン印刷によって不織布
に施される、特許請求の範囲第２項のパネル。(3) The panel according to claim 2, wherein the decorative pattern is applied to the nonwoven fabric by silk screen printing. （４）各ファイバーグラス層の露出表面に表面フィルム
が貼付されて、パネルに対し滑らかな外表面仕上げを与
える、前記特許請求の範囲のいずれかの項のパネル。(4) The panel of any preceding claim, wherein a surface film is applied to the exposed surface of each fiberglass layer to provide a smooth exterior surface finish to the panel. （５）浴槽またはシャワー室の一つまたはそれ以上の縁
部に取り付けて、浴槽またはシャワー室の使用中に生じ
る水の飛沫を受け止めるための囲いの少なくとも一部分
を構成する透明または半透明のパネルを製造する方法で
あって、 支持表面上にファイバーグラスマットの第一の層を置き
、 ファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に樹脂を塗布してフ
ァイバーグラス層に浸透させ、ファイバーグラスマット
と樹脂とは、硬化すると透明または半透明の複合シート
を形成する組成を有しており、 樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に不織布を
置き、 不織布の露出表面に第二のファイバーグラスマットを置
き、 第二のファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に樹脂を塗布
してマットに浸透させ、 樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスマットの両方を硬化させて、
透明または半透明の樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスの二つの
層と、それらの層の間に配置された不織布とからなる積
層体を形成する、 各ステップを含む製造方法。(5) A transparent or translucent panel attached to one or more edges of a bathtub or shower stall and constituting at least a portion of the enclosure for catching water spray generated during use of the bathtub or shower stall. A method of manufacturing comprising: placing a first layer of fiberglass mat on a supporting surface; applying a resin to the exposed surface of the fiberglass mat to infiltrate the fiberglass layer; and curing the fiberglass mat and resin. The nonwoven fabric is then placed on the exposed surface of the resin-impregnated fiberglass mat, a second fiberglass mat is placed on the exposed surface of the nonwoven fabric, and the second fiberglass mat is formed to form a transparent or translucent composite sheet. Apply resin to the exposed surface of the mat, allow it to penetrate the mat, and cure both resin-impregnated fiberglass mats.
A manufacturing method comprising the steps of forming a laminate consisting of two layers of transparent or translucent resin-impregnated fiberglass and a nonwoven fabric disposed between the layers. （６）不織布を積層体中に配置する前に、不織布に装飾
模様が施される、特許請求の範囲第５項の製造方法。(6) The manufacturing method according to claim 5, wherein a decorative pattern is applied to the nonwoven fabric before placing the nonwoven fabric in the laminate. （７）装飾模様がシルクスクリーン印刷によって施され
る、特許請求の範囲第６項の製造方法。(7) The manufacturing method according to claim 6, wherein the decorative pattern is applied by silk screen printing. （８）第一のファイバーグラスマットを置く前に、第一
の透明プラスチックフィルムが支持表面上に置かれ、第
二の樹脂含浸ファイバーグラスマットの露出表面に第二
の透明プラスチックフィルムが貼付される、特許請求の
範囲第５項から第７項までのいずれかの項の製造方法。(8) Before placing the first fiberglass mat, a first transparent plastic film is placed on the support surface and a second transparent plastic film is applied to the exposed surface of the second resin-impregnated fiberglass mat. , the manufacturing method according to any one of claims 5 to 7. （９）図面に関連して上記に実質的に説明され、かつ図
面に示された特許請求の範囲第１項のパネル。(9) The panel of claim 1 substantially as hereinbefore described in connection with the drawings and as shown in the drawings. （１０）図面に関連して上記に実質的に説明され、かつ
図面に示された特許請求の範囲第５項の製造方法。(10) The method of claim 5 substantially as described above in connection with the drawings and as shown in the drawings.
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