Abstract: Articulated plates (L) are assembled in combination with at least two drive rums supported by a framework (6). The plates (L) present longitudinally, two by two, complementary guiding and articulation profiles (R) and (C) defined to create at least one continuous flat face. The plates are coupled to one another by flexible links (1).

Abstract: A modular rough surface of a climbing wall is formed by an assembly of elementary panels having specific curved structures, and arranged in a plurality of levels. The projection of the different panels on the rear plane parallel to the fixed support gives identical projected surfaces in the form of squares, or any other inscribed polygon. The side edges of the panels comprise a first profile associated with a first level difference, and/or a second profile associated with a second level difference. Assembly of the panels is performed with consecutive edges of the same profiles and level differences.

Abstract: A vacuum molding process uses a flexible molding skin having an imprint face arranged inside an airtight compartment. Before the vacuum is made, a pasty plastic material is incorporated in the compartment facing the imprint The vacuum is then made in the compartment to press the flexible molding skin onto the plastic material with formation of a molded surface with sculptures and asperities giving a decorative or functional granular appearance. The molding skin is made of a flexible anti-adhesive organic material, notably silicone, for ease of removal from the mold after the plastic material has hardened Shaping of the panel is performed after the vacuum bag has been positioned on a shaping part. The process is used for manufacturing artificial climbing wall panels.