Decorative panel having edges which are not parallel to the longitudinal axis and method for manufacture

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a decorative panel and to a method for manufacturing a decorative panel. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a decorative panel in which long edges of the panel lying opposite each other are, at least in parts, not parallel to the longitudinal axis. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a decorative panel, comprising the step of dividing a large plate comprising a multiple of the area of a decorative panel into individual decorative panels using a cutting means which is freely movable in at least two axes.

1 . A decorative panel respectively comprising a pair of opposing short and long edges, wherein the pairs of respective opposing edges have mutually compatible geometries, wherein at least the opposing long edges of the panel do not extend parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least in sections. 
     
     
         2 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein at least 50% of the total edge length of the long edges of the panel, preferably at least 60%, in particular at least 75%, do not extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein the opposing short edges of the panel do not extend parallel to the transverse axis, at least in sections. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative panel according to  claim 3 , wherein at least 50% of the total edge length of the short edges of the panel, preferably at least 60%,
 in particular at least 75%, do not extend parallel to the transverse axis.   
     
     
         5 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein the long edges have edge portions which enclose an angle to each other in a range between ≥30° and ≤120°. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein a short edge ( 140 ) comprises edge portions which enclose an angle to each other in a range between ≥30° and ≤120°. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein a short edge comprises edge portions which enclose an angle to each other in a range between ≥30° and ≤120°. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative panel according to  claim 1 , wherein the pairs of respective opposing edges have mutually compatible locking means for forming a locking means locking at least in the vertical direction. 
     
     
         9 . The decorative panel according to  claim 8 , wherein the locking means are formed in one piece. 
     
     
         10 . The decorative panel according to  claim 8 , wherein the locking means comprise a locking element which is separable from the decorative panel. 
     
     
         11 . The decorative panel according to  claim 8 , wherein the locking element is formed of a resilient latching tab. 
     
     
         12 . A method of manufacturing a decorative panel according to  claim 1 , comprising the step of dividing a large plate comprising a multiple of the surface area of a decorative panel by means of a cutting means which is freely movable in at least 2 axes. 
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the cutting means cuts by means of electromagnetic radiation, preferably by means of a laser. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the method comprises the step of profiling at least one pair of opposite edges, wherein the profiling is performed by means of a profiling tool which is freely movable in at least 3 axes. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 14 , wherein said profiling tool is a laser.