Process for carrying out panels, tiles and the like using agglomerates of different minerals

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for carrying out panels, tiles and similar using agglomerates of different minerals wherein the terracotta granules or other minerals are mixed with bi-components or thermosetting resins and spread by means of a dosing means onto a plan provided with side, in such a way to form a layer of desired thickness. Said layer is then inserted between the heated surface of a press, where, by virtue of the simultaneous effect of heat and pressure, it is carried out the polymerization of the resin, which hardens and transforms the agglomeration layer in a panel resistant to fire, water and mechanical stresses, usable for different applications.

1 . Process for carrying out panels, tiles and the like using agglomerates of different minerals characterized in that the terracotta granules or other minerals are mixed with bi-components or thermosetting resins and spread by means of a dosing means onto a plan provided with side, in such a way to form a layer of desired thickness, which is then inserted between the heated surface of a press, where, by virtue of the simultaneious effect of heat and pressure, it is carried out the polymerization of the resin, which hardens and transforms the agglomeration layer in a panel resistant to fire, water and mechanical stresses, usable for different applications.  
     
     
         2 . Process according to  claim 1  characterized in that the deposed layer can be homogeneous, or can have a superficial portion different from the base portion; that in particular the superficial portion can be made of wastes of grinded bricks, to carried out elements similar to the brick, or made of a mixture of different mineral, for achieving marble or granite type effects.  
     
     
         3 . Process according to  claim 1  characterized in that before the introduction into press, the agglomerate and resin layer is covered with a sheet of melaminic material, or similar, which polymerizes at the same time with agglomerate layer, or is covered with a ready plastic laminate, to which said agglomerate acts as adhesive, in such a way to carried out a panel already coated or afterwards decorated with decorations and heat and cold ceramic enamels.  
     
     
         4 . Process according to  claim 1  characterized in that shaped molds are used in the press, in order to carried out panels with cuts, with rusticated ashlars, or generally other decorations.  
     
     
         5 . Process according to  claim 1  characterized in that, in the base portion it is inserted a stiffening frame, and/or rubber or recycled plastic materials granules, fit for giving suitable flexibility and acoustic insulation to the elements.  
     
     
         6 . Panels, tiles and the like are carried out through the process according to  claim 1  characterized in that they are constituted by one or more layers or mineral agglomerates, mixed with a low percentage of thermosetting or bi-component resin and heat pressed; that said layers can be homogeneous, or with a superficial portion ( 14 ) different from the bas portion ( 15 ), carried out for instance with brick powder, to achieve a brick finish, or with different mineral, for having marble or granulated type finishes.  
     
     
         7 . Panels, tiles and the like according to  claim 6  characterized in that the base portion ( 15 ) contains rubber or recycled plastic material granules, fit for giving suitable flexibility and acoustic insulation to the panels, which are engraved up to consume the whole rigid layer in order to cover curved surfaces.  
     
     
         8 . Panels, tiles and the like according to  claim 6   7  characterized in that they can be pressed shaped or pantograph carved, in order to carry out different throated, inclined or sloped connections, or straight or rounded grooves, or ornamental patterns, or grids with different shapes.  
     
     
         9 . Panels, tiles and the like according to  claim 6 ,  8 , characterized in that they are made of agglomerates of light mineral, such as pumice, pearlite, aluminum silicate or hollow glass microspheres, with stiffening frames and are used for false-ceilings, furnitures, trap-fire doors or other uses.