| 摘要 |
A self-supporting, solid surface (SS) work surface adapted to be installed atop a support structure is manufactured from one or multiple modules that are joined together to form a visually single SS work surface. Each module includes a centrally-disposed molded work surface have a bottom face and a top face, has a given thickness, and has at least a first edge and a second edge. A first molded edge portion is joined to the first edge and extends downwardly from the centrally-disposed molded work surface. A molded second edge portion is joined to the second edge and extends upwardly from the centrally-disposed molded work surface. At least one molded brace portion is joined to the bottom brace of the centrally-disposed molded work surface to make the module self-supporting at the centrally-disposed molded work surface. The centrally-disposed molded work surface, the molded first edge portion, and the second molded edge portion all are integrally molded together. One or more of the molded first edge portion and the bottom brace are adapted to rest upon the support structure. Each SS module is made by placing plugs in a mold to leave spaces or cavities that define the module. The cavities then are filled with moldable resinous mixture that is permitted to at least partially cure to form the module. Finally, the module is removed from the mold. |
