Abstract: The machine for producing a corrugated board includes a first corrugating roller (3) and a second corrugating roller (5) defining a corrugating nip (7) through which a first web material (N1) passes. A gluing unit (9) applies a glue on crests of the first web material (N1) formed in the corrugating nip (7). A pressing member (11) cooperates with the second corrugating roller (5) to press a second web material (N2) against the crests of the first web material (N1). A pressure regulating system adjusts the pressure of the pressing member (11) against the second corrugating roller (5). At least a first pressure chamber (27C), which contains a pressure liquid and a pressure transducer, is associated with a first abutment (33) for said pressing member (11). A control unit (69) opens a stop valve (39) when the pressure detected by the pressure transducer (37) is outside a tolerance range.

Abstract: A method of dispersing semiconductor chips from a wafer of semiconductor chips onto a substrate while preserving the neighboring relationship of each chip to each adjacent chip is disclosed. The method includes dispersing the wafer into sequential columns of semiconductor chips with a first pitch between columns while preserving the neighboring relationship and sequentially dispersing the columns of semiconductor chips into rows of individual chips with a second pitch between rows onto a substrate while preserving the neighboring relationship.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite structure comprising fiber reinforced material by means of vacuum assisted resin transfer molding is described. The fiber material is impregnated with liquid resin, and the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a forming structure comprising a rigid mold part and a second mold part, b) placing the fiber material in the rigid mold part, c) sealing the second mold part against the rigid mold part to form a mold cavity, d) connecting a source of uncured fluid resin to at least one resin inlet communicating with the mold cavity, e) connecting at least one vacuum outlet communicating with the mold cavity, f) evacuating the interior of the forming structure through the at least one vacuum outlet, g) supplying uncured resin from the source of uncured resin to the mold cavity through the at least one resin inlet so as to fill the mold cavity with resin, and h) curing the resin in order to form the composite structure.

Abstract: Problems of a conventional cover glass sticking device, in which a slide glass having one end side, where a describing portion is formed, is stored in a storage container and the one end side is always projected from level of a protection liquid therein, are solved by the device of the present invention.

Abstract: A machine that processes gift cards in an in-line process where the gift cards travel along a generally straight transport path from a card feed mechanism to a delivery end where the cards and carrier combinations are discharged. During the in-line processing, a magnetic stripe, integrated circuit chip or RFIID tag on the gift cards can be encoded with account information, a serial number or other information. In addition, the cards are transported to a print mechanism that personalizes the cards with a bar code. account information, serial number or other information. After printing, the cards are transported to a gluing system which applies adhesive to one side of the cards. The cards arc then transported to a feeding mechanism that feeds and applies a carrier to one or more cards.

Abstract: A method of die bonding, the method has steps of: heating a substrate to a predetermined temperature; sucking at least one die, the at least one die with a base temperature, the base temperature being less than the predetermined temperature; the at least one die bonding on the substrate; cooling the substrate with the bonded die; and moving the substrate with the bonded die to a loading and unloading position, heating another substrate to a predetermined temperature, and repeating the said steps.

Abstract: The three dimensional (3-D) locations of splices in pre-preg tows placed by an automatic fiber placement machine to form a laminated composite structure are mapped to allow visualization of alignment patterns in the splices.

Abstract: There is described a method for applying foil material onto successive sheets, especially sheets of securities. In a first step, individual sheets are transported in succession along a sheet transport path. In a second step, at least one continuous band of foil material is applied onto the individual sheets along a direction substantially parallel to a direction of displacement of the individual sheets, thereby forming a continuous flow of sheets linked to one another by the said at least one continuous band of foil material. In a third step, the said at least one continuous band of foil material is cut such that the continuous flow of sheets is again separated into individual sheets with portions of foil material remaining on the sheet. The cutting is performed at positions located on the sheets such that said portions of foil material remaining on the sheets do not extend beyond leading and trailing edges of the sheets. There is also described an installation for carrying out the above method.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing strips of labels includes a strip of labels having a plurality of individual labels following one after the other. The apparatus includes a conveying device that conveys the strip of labels along a conveying path, and a position detection device provided along the conveying path that detects a position of the strip of labels. The apparatus includes a processing device that is provided along the conveying path. The processing device includes a cutting unit that is constructed and arranged to cut the strip of labels. The apparatus includes a labelling device that is arranged downstream with respect to the processing device along the conveying path. The labelling device is constructed and arranged to attach processed labels to containers. The position detection device includes an image detection device that is configured to capture two-dimensional images of regions of the strip of labels.

Abstract: A combined portable bias tape and covered piping cord making device. A spindle is rotatably disposed in a housing of a device for supporting a strip of material. Also, at least two folding tips are mountable in the housing—e.g., one for making bias tape and one for covering piping cord—each which can be separately mounted within the housing for making product. The device further includes a heated pressing assembly disposed in the housing for receiving and setting folded longitudinal edges of the strip of material. A cover is configured to enclose at least the spindle and part of the heated pressing assembly within the housing in the closed position. Multiple tips and/or parts can be interchanged depending on the size of the materials and/or the produced product (bias tape or covered piping cord).

Abstract: A positioning device for positioning a number of two-sided adhesive pieces includes a base, a number of pulling blocks, and a pressing block. The base includes a positioning block defining a number of positioning holes. Each pulling block includes a connecting plate, and a supporting plate protruding out from a top end of the connecting plate. A first surface of each adhesive piece is adhered on a top surface of one of the supporting plate. The connecting plate is received in a corresponding one of the positioning hole. The pressing block is attached to the positioning block. A second surface of each adhesive piece to be adhered to a bottom surface of the pressing block.

Abstract: A raising/lowering device for a rollers of a laminator table, wherein the table comprises a table top (8) with two opposite and parallel sides (7), a horizontal guide rail (6) being parallel to and placed at each of said side edges, and a roller (2), each horizontal guide rail (6) comprises a raising/lowering device (1) having a first and a second end, the second end is connected to the horizontal rails (6), the raising/lowering device (1) is horizontally moveable along the rail to which it is connected, the first end of the raising/lowering device (1) comprises, or can be connected to, a non-rotatable or fixed shaft end (13), and the rollers (2) is rotatably mounted at its ends in two opposing raising/lowering devices (1) by means of said shaft ends (13), the raising/lowering device is further characterized in that it is positioned at least one shielded activating switch on one or both handles and/or on the console tops.

Abstract: In case of manufacturing tear-off lids (28) out of lid rings (20?) with a tear-off foil (25) sealed on them and with a tear-off tab (29) the tear-off tab is fixed in a folded back position onto the tear-off foil of the lid by an adhesive patch (30). For this, the adhesive patch is applied onto the foil section in such a way that individual adhesive patches are separated out of an adhesive tape with a carrier tape and an adhesive material arranged thereon by a separating means. Such an adhesive patch is arranged on the foil section of each lid in a position where the folded back tear-off tab comes to lie. By this, a fixing of the tear-off tab can be reached in an economical and secure manner.

Abstract: A tape sticking apparatus includes a rubber sheet that partitions an airtight space formed above a chamber into first and second airtight spaces and, a tape frame that holds a tape above the rubber sheet, and a supply/exhaust mechanism that switches between pressurizing and depressurizing by supplying gas to or sucking gas from the first and second airtight spaces. The gas supply/exhaust mechanism includes a first flow-rate control valve that controls the flow rate of sucked gas when the first airtight space is depressurized, and a second flow-rate control valve that controls the flow rate of supplied when the first airtight space is pressurized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bonding device and a bonding method with a high operation ratio by solving the problems of conventional techniques. In the present invention, a collet holder grasping a used collet is inserted from a first opening portion with the upper face open; the used collet is engaged with first engagement portions provided at the first opening portion of a discarding unit; the used collet is removed from the collet holder to be discarded by lifting the collet holder; the collet holder is inserted from a second opening portion with the upper face open of a supplying unit; the uppermost unused collet among plural stacked unused collets is grasped; and the uppermost unused collet ejected from the first opening portion is attached to the collet holder.

Abstract: An apparatus (400) and method for applying a decorative material to a component. The apparatus comprises a supply roll (70) and a take-up roll (72) fixedly attached to respective first and second fixtures (402, 404). The fixtures are coupled to first and second positioners, (74a, 74b) and are in communication with a controller (300) for adjusting the dispensing roll and take-up roll relative locations to a prescribed position. The apparatus (400) further comprises a support fixture (40) for guiding successive components along a path of travel and guiding decorative material to be applied to a component during operation, the support fixture (405) comprising at least one guide member (408) adjustably attached to a surface of the support fixture, the guide member (408) having at least one limb comprising multiple degrees of selectable freedom for directing the passage of decorative material onto a component during operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a head assembly includes a tool moveable over a workpiece and adapted to perform a manufacturing operation on the workpiece, and an inspection unit operatively positioned proximate the tool and moveable with the tool relative to the workpiece. The inspection unit is adapted to perform a vision inspection of a portion of the workpiece simultaneously with the performance of the manufacturing operation on the workpiece. In a particular embodiment, the inspection unit includes a camera adapted to monitor an area including the portion of the workpiece upon which the tool has performed the manufacturing operation, and a processor operatively coupled to the camera and adapted to receive an image from the camera and to analyze the image to determine a presence of a defect within the portion of the workpiece.

Abstract: An alignment and bracing assembly and method of using the same to erect a bucket elevator. The assembly has first and second cross braces that are attached to trunking members of a bucket elevator in spaced relation where a plate is secured to each of the cross braces. The plate includes diagonal sections for additional bracing and in addition alignment openings so that alignment pins can be disposed therethrough to align additional sets of trunking members with one another during the erection process.

Abstract: A label finishing station receives a web carrying printed images for labels arranged so there are a plurality of images formed in rows or ranks across the width of the web. The images are also arranged in longitudinal columns along the length of the web. A cutting station carries a plurality of cutter heads to cut out the plurality of labels forming each row or rank simultaneously. The web, with the label peripheries cut out, may be slit longitudinally and formed into finished rolls of labels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for transferring a protective layer for a substrate at high temperature and under pressure, said protective layer being mainly intended to protect a flat substrate.

Abstract: An optical film laminate that has predefined slit lines for enhancing both product accuracy and manufacturing speed in liquid-crystal display element manufacturing to radically improve manufacturing yield. The optical film laminate formed as a continuous web with the predefined slit lines for use in a continuous manufacturing system by laminating optically functional film sheets to liquid-crystal panels. The optical film laminate having defect-free regions having a predefined length corresponding to the dimension of a liquid-crystal panel and defective regions having a predefined length different from the defect-free region, based on the detected position of defects. The optical film laminate having a carrier film releasably laminated to an adhesive layer, wherein defect-free normal polarizing sheets and a defective polarizing sheets are formed on the carrier film by forming slit lines corresponding to above regions along the transverse direction of the optical film laminate.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a display device, the apparatus includes, a displacement meter for measuring a thickness of a first substrate and a thickness of a second substrate, a drive mechanism for joining together the first substrate and the second substrate with an adhesive intervening between them by causing a first substrate retention unit and a second substrate retention unit to relatively approach each other in a predetermined relative approach speed, and a control unit for controlling the relative approach speed in accordance with a gap between the first substrate and the second substrate by means of the drive mechanism, wherein the relative approach speed is set based on reactive force generated by the adhesive dependently on applied force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of sandwich components with an open core structure and a cover layer applied to each side, wherein the cover layers are formed with a curable plastic material, and the sandwich component is cured in a closed device under pressure. A charging gas, which may be nitrogen or air, is introduced to the core structure prior to at least partial solidification of the cover layers, wherein a charging gas pressure p Charging gas is selected that is less than or equal to an operating pressure p operating of the closed device in order to, in particular, at least largely prevent the formation of sink marks in the cover layers. Furthermore, the invention relates to a press for implementing the method.

Abstract: A cup-forming machine includes having a male mandrel and a female receiver. The male mandrel uses a cup body blank and a floor blank to form a body of a cup. The female receive receives the body and forms a rolled brim on the body to establish a cup.

Abstract: A laminating device for laminating a window on a display panel for displaying an image includes: a first plate on which the display panel is provided; a second plate on which the window is provided and which is adjacent to the first plate; an applier provided on the second plate and applying a resin on the window; a folder for connecting the first plate and the second plate, for folding to allow the second plate to face the first plate, and for disposing the window on the display panel with the resin therebetween; and a pressurizer for pressurizing the second plate in a direction of the first plate.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive strength exhibiting unit including: a thermal head being configured to heat a pressure-sensitive adhesive label, which is conveyed along a conveyance direction, from the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer side to form holes in the non-pressure-sensitive-adhesive function layer; a control part controlling the thermal head; and a discharge mechanism including a first discharge member and a second discharge member, wherein the control part applies the thermal head so as to form the holes and to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive strength non-exhibiting region in which the non-pressure-sensitive-adhesive function layer extends continuously from a downstream end of the label along the conveyance direction, and the second discharge member includes a discharge roller configured to sandwich the label with the first discharge member via the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength non-exhibiting region and to run relatively on the pressure-sensitive adhesive strength non-exhibiting region alon

Abstract: A labeling machine, comprising a conveyor of containers, each to be labeled with a label taken by cutting from a continuous ribbon wound in a reel, and further comprising feeder elements which are adapted to convey with the appropriate timing the ribbon to a device for the intermittent cutting of each individual label, and elements for locking the label during cutting which are inserted between the cutting device and a drum for transferring the cut label to a container provided on the conveyor.

Abstract: A delamination apparatus that includes a stage to which a lower support, an acceptor substrate disposed on the lower support, and a donor film laminated with the lower support along the edge of the acceptor substrate, interposing the acceptor substrate therebetween are mounted. The delamination apparatus further includes a first gripper disposed in an end side of the stage to move an end of the donor film to a direction far away from the acceptor substrate by gripping the end of the donor film; and a first peeling roll disposed on the donor film to support the donor film disposed between the acceptor substrate and the first gripper, and rotating itself to a direction of the first gripper.

Abstract: A laminating device for laminating a window on a display panel for displaying an image includes: a first plate on which the display panel is provided; a second plate on which the window is provided and which is adjacent to the first plate; an applier provided on the second plate and applying a resin on the window; a folder for connecting the first plate and the second plate, for folding to allow the second plate to face the first plate, and for disposing the window on the display panel with the resin therebetween; and a pressurizer for pressurizing the second plate in a direction of the first plate.

Abstract: Provided is a labeling device for an automatic test-tube setting-up device wherein an identification label can be pasted over a product label with a simple structure.

Abstract: An adhesive element for adhesion tests, comprising a bi-adhesive layer including a first adhesive surface, designed to co-operate in a relation of adhesion with a surface undergoing testing, and a second adhesive surface. The adhesive element further comprises a support layer having a comparative adhesion surface designed to co-operate in a relation of adhesion with the second adhesive surface. The bi-adhesive layer has a fragmented structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum lamination machine suitable for all generations and an operation method thereof. The vacuum lamination machine suitable for all generations includes a stage on which a transfer device, a positioning device, an adhesive application device, a turn-over device, and at least one vacuum lamination device are arranged. The stage has a size that is sufficiently large for all sizes of substrate. The transfer device includes a fork that is adjustable for spacing distance to suit for substrate sizes. The turn-over device includes sufficiently densely arranged vacuum suction pins to suit for substrate sizes. The positioning device includes a size identification system that identifies a rough location of a substrate on the stage and a mark position identification system that carries out precise alignment of the substrate. The vacuum lamination machine supports substrate pairs of various sizes and improves flexibility of use.

Abstract: A device is provided for ensuring the sterile integrity of two separate fluid pathways during interconnection of the two pathways with a two-part connector assembly. The two-part connector assembly is of the type which comprises a male portion and a female portion, each portion initially having a port covered and protected by a peel-away strip. The device comprises a base assembly, a connector clamp assembly mounted to the base assembly and configured for securing the two-part connector assembly in position for interconnection of the male and female portions, and a strip withdrawal assembly mounted to the base assembly and configured for simultaneous withdrawal of the peel-away strips from the ports of the male and female portions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a labelling machine for applying sleeve labels on respective articles, comprising: a conveyor movable along a path comprising, in turn, a first inlet station for the articles still to be labelled and a second outlet station for the labelled articles; the conveyor comprises a handling device adapted to displace at least one first of the sleeve label and the article still to be labelled along a first segment of the path, so as to insert the article still to be labelled within the sleeve label; the conveyor also comprises a positioning device adapted to actively position a second of the sleeve label and the article in a desired position with respect to the first of the article and the sleeve label along a second segment of the path; the first segment is comprised within the second segment.

Abstract: A vacuum forming machine includes a holder arranged to hold a decorative sheet, upper and lower boxes separated by the decorative sheet and the holder, a pressure reducer arranged to reduce pressures inside the upper and lower boxes, a first valve arranged to adjust a degree of pressure reduction inside the upper box, a second valve arranged to adjust a degree of pressure reduction inside the lower box, a heater arranged to heat the decorative sheet, a temperature information collector arranged to collect temperature information about the temperature of the decorative sheet, and a controller programmed to control opening/closing operations of the first and second valves by reference to the temperature information while the pressure reducer is operating.

Abstract: A system for forming a looped suture is provided. The system includes a suture supply assembly configured for supplying thread, a flipper gripping assembly configured for forming a loop in the thread, a carriage assembly configured for advancing the thread through the forming process, and a welding assembly configured for securing the loop in the thread.

Abstract: The device for sealing together a formed bottom sheet and a lidding sheet between a feed roll and a sealing roll has a heating unit for preheating the lidding sheet before the sealing operation. The heating unit is a contactless induction heating device which has coils and magnetic-field influencing elements which are arranged transversely to the travel direction of the lidding sheet and opposite at least one of the coils. The distance between each of the magnetic-field influencing elements and the at least one coil is adjusted by a control unit on the basis of measurement values of temperature sensors arranged downstream of the magnetic-field influencing elements in order to regulate the temperature profile of the lidding sheet.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying and sorting of different plastics rely on the differences in the surface polarity of the various plastics. A marking system may be used which provides markers that adhere specifically to only one type of plastic, and the adhering markers may then allow for a positive identification of the plastic. This type of system may be used for the identification and separation of polylactic acid plastics from various other plastics.

Abstract: A label sticking apparatus may include a release paper supply part in which a release paper held; a release paper collecting part in which the release paper is held; a release paper feed mechanism structured to feed the release paper from the release paper supply part to the release paper collecting part; a label peeling mechanism structured to bend the release paper and peel the adhesive label from the release paper; and a label pressing mechanism structured to press the adhesive label against the adhered medium. The label peeling mechanism may include a movable member which is movable between a bending position where the release paper is bent so that the adhesive label is peeled from the release paper and a bending relaxing position where a bending state of the release paper is relaxed so that the adhesive label is not peeled from the release paper.

Abstract: A composite structure containing an out-of-tolerance area is restored using an automated material removal method. The location of an out-of-tolerance area within the structure is determined by non-destructive inspection and a volume of the structure to be removed is selected based on the location of the out-of-tolerance area. An automatic material removal tool is programmed and used to remove the selected volume of material. The volume of removed material may be is replaced by an integrated patch.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding and applying a fold-under label to a substrate comprises a folding station having a stop and a folding arm. The apparatus further comprises an application station having an affixing member. The folding arm is configured to fold the fold-under label by transitioning from a first position adjacent the stop to a second position adjacent the affixing member. The affixing member is configured to apply the folded fold-under label to the substrate by transitioning from an initial position to a final position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for curing a liner of a pipeline where the liner includes a resin which is curable by exposure to electromagnetic radiation of a specific wavelength or a specific wavelength range. The apparatus comprises a housing defining opposite first and second ends, an outer wall of a substantially cylindrical configuration, and an inner wall defining a substantially unobstructed through-going passage extending longitudinally through the housing between the first and second ends, and further comprises a pair of power supply wires for the supply of electrical power to the apparatus and extending from the first end of the housing, and a plurality of LED's irradiating electromagnetic radiation of the specific wavelength or the specific wavelength range. The plurality of LED's is positioned and substantially evenly distributed at the outer wall of the housing, and is connected through an electronic circuit to the pair of power supply wires.

Abstract: A method for controlling a labelling device, that is part of a block system including a supply device for supplying articles to be labeled, includes supplying, by the supply device, a predetermined number of the articles such that the labelling device and the supply device are each operated at a first operating speed. The predetermined number of the articles are delivered, in an automated manner, to the labelling device. A drive of the labelling device is decoupled from a corresponding drive of the supply device. The labelling device is then operated at a second operating speed.

Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing container bowls with a heat sealing film has several sealing heads each correlated with one container receptacle. The sealing heads are movable in a sealing stroke direction relative to the container receptacles that are connected fixedly to each other. The sealing heads are forced with pretension into a rest position by spring elements in the sealing stroke direction against a stop, each sealing head having one stop associated therewith. For simultaneous sealing of the heat sealing film onto the several container bowls, a spring support, on which the spring elements are jointly secured, is moved together with the sealing heads so far in the sealing stroke direction relative to the container receptacles that the sealing heads upon impacting on the container receptacles correlated therewith, with interposition of the container bowls and the heat sealing film, are lifted off their stops against the pretension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reliable die bonder that can accurately bond a die and a semiconductor manufacturing method. The present invention is provided with a bonding head that adsorbs a die from a wafer and bonds it to a substrate, a positioning mechanism that is provided with a first adjustment mechanism that positions a position of the die at predetermined accuracy, and positions the bonding head, a positioning controller that controls the positioning mechanism and a second adjustment mechanism that is provided to the bonding head, and adjusts a position of the die at higher accuracy than the first adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments related to chip pressing devices. One such chip pressing device includes a bottom portion and a top portion, which is configured to be attached to or separated from the bottom portion, and has a compartment portion, an upper chamber, and a lower chamber, wherein the upper chamber is spaced apart from the lower chamber by the compartment portion. The upper chamber has one or more gas passages, the lower chamber has one or more gas inlets and one or more gas outlets, and the compartment portion has one or more through-holes. One or more pressing heads movably fit into the through-holes; one or more gas pressure sources connected to at least one of the gas passages of the upper chamber, wherein the upper chamber is pressurized, and one or more heated gas sources are connected to the one or more gas inlets of the lower chamber.

Abstract: An aircraft article composite forming tool and a method for producing the tool. The aircraft article to be formed includes a composite material including an outer surface. The aircraft article composite forming tool includes a matrix laminate made of at least an upper ply including a forming surface for forming the aircraft article and outer surface. The upper ply includes a nano filament structure embedded therein.

Abstract: The web conveyor conveys a continuous web for L size or M size. The conveyor includes a guide mechanism changing a passing position of a side edge portion of the web, a detection mechanism detecting the passing position of the edge portion of the web, and a drive mechanism moving the guide mechanism and the detection mechanism together in the cross direction of the web according to the L size or M size, by being in contact with a first side edge portion and a second side edge portion of the web. The drive mechanism moves the guide mechanism and the detection mechanism by an equal traveling distance in the cross direction of the web.

Abstract: Method for welding plastic by means of two mutually independently movable positioning units, in order to be able to move a heating element independently of a weld-on part, wherein a force sensor is provided for detecting the forces acting on the heating element and for evaluating them in order to control the movement of the units, and wherein a position detection unit, preferably arranged on a first positioning unit, provides position data regarding the connection point to the other positioning unit, in order to control its movement based thereon.