Abstract: A system for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device, comprising a panel turning mechanism that has: a long side-supporting part for supporting the liquid crystal panel by coming into contact with an end face along at least one long side of the liquid crystal panel; and a short side-supporting part for supporting the liquid crystal panel by coming into contact with an end face along at least one short side of the liquid crystal panel and is configured to turn over the liquid crystal panel about an axis not parallel to any of the long and short sides of the liquid crystal panel in such a manner that the positional relationship between the long and short sides is reversed while both the long and short sides are supported.

Abstract: A device for transferring labels in a labeling machine with at least two retaining elements for holding labels, with the retaining elements being mounted offset in the circumferential direction around a gripper cylinder axle, and a mechanical control means configured to change the relative speed between the retaining elements in the circumferential direction of the gripper cylinder.

Abstract: An airfoil is fabricated by assembling cured skins with spars having cured spar webs and uncured spar chords. The skins are bonded to the spars by curing the spar chords.

Abstract: A labeling machine for the dispensing of labels, such as self-adhesive labels, on objects, such as containers or bottles. The labeling machine has an arrangement for the generation of a defined strip tension of the labeling material over its strip length between a looper and a dispensing edge, and for the generation of a defined strip tension of the backing material over at least a part of its strip length between the dispensing edge and a receptacle for the backing material.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to alleviate streaky display unevenness that occurs in liquid crystal display elements when feeding optical function film from a continuous roll having score lines in the width direction thereof and bonding the optical function film on a liquid crystal panel. A continuous roll comprises an optical film laminate (15) that is in the form of a continuous web wound into a roll and comprises at least an optical function film (10) and a carrier film (13) releasably placed on the optical function film (10). The optical function film (10) is divided into a plurality of cut pieces by score lines (16) formed along a widthwise direction of the optical film laminate (15). It is possible to resolve the problem by making the bending rigidity per unit longitudinal length of the optical function film fall within a specific range.

Abstract: A film pasting device for pasting a protection film on a display screen is provided, which includes: a main body having a receiving slot for receiving the protection film so as for the display screen to be disposed on the protection film; a base disposed in the receiving slot for carrying the protection film and the display screen; a positioning member disposed on the main body for positioning the display screen on the base; and a vertical movement member disposed over the main body and movable towards the base so as to provide a vertical force for pressing the display screen down, thereby pasting the protection film on top and side surfaces of the display screen through the vertical force provided by the vertical movement member and a horizontal force provided by the main body, respectively. Therefore, the present invention improves the film pasting quality and saves operation time.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to alleviate streaky display unevenness that occurs in liquid crystal display elements when feeding optical function film from a continuous roll having score lines in the width direction thereof and bonding the optical function film on a liquid crystal panel. A continuous roll comprises an optical film laminate (15) that is in the form of a continuous web wound into a roll and comprises at least an optical function film (10) and a carrier film (13) releasably placed on the optical function film (10). The optical function film (10) is divided into a plurality of cut pieces by score lines (16) formed along a widthwise direction of the optical film laminate (15). It is possible to resolve the problem by making the bending rigidity per unit longitudinal length of the optical function film fall within a specific range.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring formed adhesive elements from a reservoir (30) containing plural formed adhesive elements (12) to a bonding part attachable to a glass surface or other substrate through the use of adhesives. Transfer of the formed adhesive element to the bonding part (14) is accomplished by use of a vacuum tool (10) having a vacuum outlet, an internal plenum, and a series of vacuum lines formed in an adhesive element holding face. The vacuum tool is positioned over a reservoir of formed adhesive elements. Once the formed adhesive elements have been captured by the vacuum tool (10) the tool is used to place them into contact with the heated bonding part (14) directly or indirectly by intermediate placement onto a matrix (60) having a plurality of ejector pins (72) movably fitted therein. The ejector pins move the formed adhesive elements into position against the bonding part.

Abstract: A method of transferring a micro device and an array of micro devices are disclosed. A carrier substrate carrying a micro device connected to a bonding layer is heated to a temperature below a liquidus temperature of the bonding layer, and a transfer head is heated to a temperature above the liquidus temperature of the bonding layer. Upon contacting the micro device with the transfer head, the heat from the transfer head transfers into the bonding layer to at least partially melt the bonding layer. A voltage applied to the transfer head creates a grip force which picks up the micro device from the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A fitment tape machine for forming a roll of tape having fitments for use in a flexible pouch is provided. The machine includes a conveyor operable to feed a bottom sheet of material along an axis from upstream the conveyor to downstream the conveyor. A cold press having a head is disposed above the sheet of material and operable to engage the sheet of material so as to urge the head into the sheet of material and form a detent operable to hold a sidewall of a fitment. A fitment dispensing device disposed downstream the cold press is operable to insert a fitment into the detent. A top film dispenser, disposed downstream the fitment dispensing device is operable to apply a top film of material onto the fitment so as to place the fitment between the top film of material and the bottom sheet of material.

Abstract: Process for joining a foil or a membrane. The invention relates to a method for joining at least one foil-like or membrane-like part to a structural part (9), wherein the foil-like or membrane-like part is separated by means of a tool (2) from a semi-finished product (3) and is held on the tool (2) by applying a reduced pressure, and wherein the foil-like or membrane-like part is placed on the structural part (9), and is in turn held on this (9) and joined to this (9) by applying a reduced pressure. By means of the method a precise, reliable and readily automatable joining of a foil-like or membrane-like part to a structural part (9) is possible. A device (1) is also proposed, with which the method according to the invention can readily be carried out.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tape applicator or tape head formed from a combination of two separated apparatuses namely a detachable unit containing a front portion of the tape applicator and a stationary unit containing a rear portion of the applicator with snap-on engagement there between to obtain the interactive motion of a conventional tape applicator i.e. the present invention separates a conventional tape applicator into two separate portions which results in the ability to quickly change tapes and reduces safety hazards.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for laminating a photovoltaic layup, which comprises a plurality of layers, one of the plurality of layers including a plurality of interconnected solar cells. The apparatus comprises: i) a conveying device operative to convey the photovoltaic layup into the apparatus; ii) a heating device operative to heat the photovoltaic layup; and iii) a pressing device operative to press the photovoltaic layup. In particular, the pressing device is configured to press the photovoltaic layup towards the heating device, whilst the photovoltaic layup is being conveyed by the conveying device across the apparatus. A method of laminating the photovoltaic layup is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for forming air filled cushions. The device includes a drive mechanism to move inflatable tubing through the apparatus, and an injector, optionally including an outlet, located continuously within, or within a portion of, the tubing. This arrangement can permit the formation of air filled cushions in a continuous stream. Also disclosed is a roll of plastic tubing that is sealed transversely at a succession of intervals, with each pair of seals stopping just short of a longitudinal center line of the tubing. Such tubing might be used in conjunction with the apparatus, the central gap between the seals allowing passage of the injector.

Abstract: A film storage unit is disposed vertically above a film transfer cylinder, and an unwinder device and a rewinder device are disposed vertically above the film storage unit. The unwinder device and rewinder device are vertically aligned with each other. With this arrangement, a large-diameter unwinding reel and a rewinding reel can be mounted in the unwinder device and rewinder device, respectively, from above a foil transfer unit. Also, given operation spaces can be ensured on the front and rear sides of the unwinder device and rewinder device.

Abstract: A tape head includes a two-stage system by which a spring is tensioned. In a first stage, the spring may be partially tensioned when a case, moving along a conveyor, contacts a first application roller. The spring may be additionally tensioned when the case, continuing to move along the conveyor, contacts the second stage. In one example of the second stage, a lever is moved by contact with the moving case. Movement of the lever moves tensions the spring further. By tensioning the spring in multiple stages, assemblies and/or processes, less force is applied by the case to the first application roller. Accordingly, it is less likely to deform the case. The tensioned spring provides energy to move a second application roller around a trailing edge of the case, and thereby press a cut end of the tape against a side of the case.

Abstract: An applicator suitable for converting a white-light endoscope into an endoscope for combined white-light/fluorescence imaging is disclosed. The applicator facilitates attachment of an optical element, for example an optical filter, to a distal optical port of an endoscope. The applicator engages with alignment feature on the endoscope's distal end and releasably supports the optical element in an opening that is aligned with the optical port. The optical element is released in a proximal direction by pressing down on an actuator.

Abstract: A vacuum cylinder for a labeling apparatus may include a bottom support and a plurality of spaced-apart supporting elements. The bottom support may have a receiving opening for receiving a shaft in a rotationally fixed manner. The supporting elements may have a longitudinal dimension extending substantially perpendicular to a plane of the bottom support. Each of the supporting elements may be releasably connected to the bottom support via a first end section, and the bottom support may have a plurality of cutouts arranged in a radial direction of the bottom support between the receiving opening and the supporting elements.

Abstract: A profile coating machine has a conveyer path for the profile to be coated, and a plurality of holders (24) which are disposed along the conveyer path and on which interchangeable pressure rollers (10) are held such that they roll over the profile, in which the holders (24) have snap-fastening arrangements (32) for detachably receiving axle bolts (18) of the pressure rollers (10).

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part.

Abstract: Apparatus for accurately picking and placing one or more optoelectronic devices for vacuum lamination of materials in a way that minimizes stress to the materials.

Abstract: In a press method, a housing is placed on a carrying table, and a panel is placed on a movable platform, and then a first driving unit is used for driving the movable platform to extended from an opening of a housing into the housing, such that the panel is fixed to a position corresponding to the window without touching an internal surface of the housing, and finally a press machine is used for driving the housing and the movable platform to engage with each other, such that the panel is combined with the interior of the housing for sealing the window. Therefore, the panel can be combined into a cramped space of the housing to overcome the defective issue of the prior art. In addition, a press tool adopting the press method is provided.

Abstract: A device and to a method for the production of essentially two-dimensionally arched large-area structural components from a fiber composite material, including a jig having a convex mounting surface which has longitudinally extending receiving channels for the insertion of construction components and which can be loaded with auxiliary materials, wherein the loaded jig interacts with a laminating bonding device having a corresponding shape for forming the structural component under pressure, wherein the jig includes a mounting shell that at the edge can be elastically deformed inwards, which mounting shell, by way of a plurality of actuators that are articulated to the inside, can be moved between an extended position (A) and at least one retracted position (B) in which the jig can be moved relative to the longitudinally extending receiving channels from the laminating bonding device without undercuts.

Abstract: Provided is a direct heating type card lamination apparatus, and more particularly, to a direct heating type card lamination apparatus with a concise and simple structure that performs low power lamination by applying heat directly on a card and performs lamination conveniently and quickly without a waiting time. The direct heating type card lamination apparatus does not perform lamination by a heated roller after heating the roller with a heating element according to a conventional method but performs lamination by directly applying heat on a card by a momentarily heated lamination head. Accordingly, the direct heating type card lamination apparatus quickly and conveniently performs lamination with low power without energy loss or a waiting time.

Abstract: Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a roller device may include a carriage or housing and one or more rollers coupled or integrated with the housing, configured to apply a protective material to a surface of the electronic device in a first orientation, and configured to function as a device stand in a second orientation. In addition or alternatively, a roller guide apparatus and/or a wedge may be utilized to assist the roller device in applying the protective material to the surface of the electronic device.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of a reel arm assembly of a tape feeder and allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand. In another aspect, a tape feeder includes a reel support section comprising a reel arm assembly and a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of the reel arm assembly and to allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composite product, wherein a plurality of elements are assembled by gluing them together under pressure with a glue comprising at least one first component and at least one second component, which method further comprises controlling the relation between the second and the first components of the glue applied. The press time is often a limiting factor for the production capacity of a plant and renders the production planning difficult. The press time is affected not by the temperature of the elements, but also a great extent by the relation between the components in the glue and can be significantly decreased by increasing the amount of hardener compared to the amount of resin. According to the invention, it has been found that this can be utilised for controlling the gluing in a way so the production can be planned more efficiently.

Abstract: An improved tape applicator for apply a tape to close a case or box is provided that uses a wiper system that better seals the tape to the box, provides an improved cut-off system wherein the action of the cut-off blade which partially cuts and then tears the tape is across the tape path at an improved angle. Also included is an improved system for adjusting tab length on the lead end of the case, providing a stiffened free end portion of the tape to engage an on-coming case, for controlling the rotation of large tape rolls by applying pressure to the side of a large roll and locking the tape roll to the mounting hub on the machine by penetrating the tape roll core with locking elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a web handling system that includes a spindle having a spindle magnetic coupling portion and a roll core configured for receiving the spindle for mounting thereon and having a roll magnetic coupling portion, wherein the spindle and roll magnetic coupling portions are configured for magnetically attracting each other to hold the roll on the spindle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and equipment for automatically assembling three panes of glass and corresponding spacers so that air or other gas can be injected into the two between-pane spaces. The equipment can receive two glass panes that each have spacers coupled to one of their major surfaces, along with a third glass pane having no spacer coupled to its major surfaces, and can assemble the three glass panes into a “teepee” configuration in which the two spacers each contact two of the glass panes along a common edge of the glass panes. Preferred equipment can receive a glass pane in a first orientation and rotate the glass pane 180° to a second orientation in which the glass pane's two major surfaces face opposite directions from the first orientation. Such preferred equipment can then receive a two-pane teepee from a previous piece of equipment and can add the “flipped” single glass pane to the teepee to create a three-pane teepee.

Abstract: In a component press-bonding apparatus including a press-bonding tool for press-bonding a component, which is placed on a panel, to the panel via a sheet, the press-bonding tool is provided so as to be movable in a first direction (X-axis direction) orthogonal to a press-bonding direction. The component press-bonding apparatus has a sheet conveyance unit comprising: a feed reel which feeds a sheet in a second direction (Y-axis direction) orthogonal to the press-bonding direction and the first direction and which is movable in the first direction; a path member which forms a sheet path extending from the feed reel in the second direction and reaching the press-bonding tool and which is movable in the first direction; and a feed roller for feeding the sheet in the second direction. The feed roller is removably fitted to the sheet conveyance unit.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device by feeding carrier films from continuous rolls, respectively, and by bonding optical films, which are being peeled off or have been peeled off from the carrier films, respectively, to first and second panel surfaces of a liquid crystal panel, respectively, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive interposed therebetween so that the liquid crystal display device is obtained. The method includes: a first bonding step including bonding a first optical film to the first panel surface; a rotation step including rotating the liquid crystal panel; a second bonding step including bonding a second optical film to the first optical film; and a third bonding step including bonding a third optical film to the second panel surface of the liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for the web-like machining of workpieces (3), in particular for applying a medium (2) to a workpiece (3). The device includes a machining tool (15) and a media supply unit (16). The machining tool (15) is guided relative to the workpiece (3) by a multi-axis manipulator (13) having one or more driven flexible axes (n) (I-VII).

Abstract: An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions has a drive mechanism for feeding a preconfigured film material to a sealing mechanism in a flattened state without wrinkles in the sealing region in which a longitudinal seal is formed. A feed mechanism includes a drive mechanism for advancing the film along a path, a first guide member which contacts a first surface of the film material in a first longitudinal region, and a second guide member which contacts the first surface of the film material in a second longitudinal region laterally offset from and parallel to the first longitudinal region. In some embodiments, the first and second guide members are adjacent belts. In other embodiments, the first and second guide members are stationary guide members or “skis.” The sealing mechanism may include a rotary sealing element and opposed backing element, such as a belt or a wheel.

Abstract: Composite tape is laminated onto a substrate using a gantry to move a tape laminating head along the length of the substrate. The laminating head is mounted for movement along a beam on the gantry that extends across the width of the substrate. The direction of lamination may be altered by changing the angular orientation of the beam.

Abstract: A laminator comprises a laminating head and a processor. The laminating head comprises a plurality of heating elements. Each heating element has an activated state, in which the heating element is powered by a current, and a deactivated state, in which the heating element is not powered by a current. The processor selectively places the individual heating elements in the activated or deactivated state. The selective activation and deactivation of the heating elements is used to bond at least a portion of an overlaminate material to a surface of a substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a flexible display device by a roll-to-roll method, are discussed. According to an embodiment, the apparatus includes a substrate transferring part for transferring a lower substrate attached onto a carrier substrate; a substrate separating part for separating the carrier substrate from the lower substrate transferred by the substrate transferring part; an upper bonding part for bonding an upper substrate to an upper surface of the lower substrate from which the carrier substrate is separated; and a lower bonding part for bonding a rear substrate to a lower surface of the lower substrate from which the carrier substrate is separated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for conforming a label to the contour of a container. The apparatus includes a conveyor configured to move the container along a travel path, a heat source positioned along the conveyor and configured to heat at least a portion of the label to a sufficient temperature to achieve a sufficient degree of plasticity as the container moves along the travel path, and a mechanical pressure applicator positioned along the conveyor downstream from the heat source. The mechanical pressure applicator is configured to apply pressure to at least a portion of the heated label to conform it to the contour of the container as the container moves along the travel path. The method includes heating at least a portion of the label to a sufficient temperature to achieve a sufficient degree of plasticity, and applying mechanical pressure to at least a portion of the heated label to conform it to the contour of the container.

Abstract: A printer system includes a print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package.

Abstract: A label dispensing device is disclosed for dispensing labels from a web that has a web path extending through the label dispensing device. The label dispensing device includes a dispensing member and a transition member. The dispensing member is shaped to effectuate a flexure of the web and includes a peel edge disposed along a portion of the web path. The transition member has a web control surface disposed along a portion of the web path. The web control surface is downstream of the peel edge and is configured to engage the first side of the web, thereby reducing the flexure of the web effectuated by the dispensing member.

Abstract: A chip handling apparatus, unit and method is presented. The chip handling apparatus comprises a chip supply station; a chip mounting station; and one or more chip handling units configured to pick a chip from the supply station, transport the chip to the mounting station, and place the chip at a mounting location; wherein each chip handling unit is configured to temporarily retain the chip in a defined position relative to the chip handling unit. The chip handling apparatus further comprises means for inducing sonic vibrations in the chip when retained by one of the chip handling units; and means for measuring the vibrations induced in the chip.

Abstract: A device surface of a device (e.g., a screen or touchpad of a mobile phone or a portable media player) may be protected from damage by the application of a protective film with an adhesive. However, it may be difficult for a user to achieve an accurate alignment of the film with the device surface, resulting in cosmetic and functional disadvantages. Presented herein are techniques for achieving an accurate alignment of the film to the device surface through the use of an applicator, comprising one or more anchors that respectively couple with one or more projections of the device surface (e.g., a plug conformant with a headphones port). The film may be positioned with respect to the applicator, such that when the anchors of the applicator couple with corresponding surface projections of the device surface, the film is accurately and precisely aligned with the device surface.

Abstract: A device for the production of structural components from a fiber composite material, the components being three-dimensionally arched over a large surface, including a jig having a convex mounting surface having receiving channels for the insertion of structural components, wherein the loaded jig interacts with a laminating bonding device having a corresponding shape for forming the structural component under pressure, wherein the mounting surface includes a plurality of individually elastically deformable mounting shell parts arranged adjacent to each other along at least one longitudinally extending pitch line and attached to a plurality of elastically deformable supporting frame elements extending on the interior of the shell at a right angle to the pitch line, and a plurality of actuators for deforming the mounting surface between an extended position (A) and at least one retracted position (B) to move the jig from the bonding device relative to the receiving channels without undercuts.

Abstract: A biaxial drive mechanism including a Z axis capable of realizing a high speed elevation axis without an increment in torque on a horizontal drive axes and a die bonder using the biaxial drive mechanism is disclosed. The biaxial drive mechanism includes a handling part; a first linear motor having a first movable part that moves up/down the handling part and a first stationary part; a second linear motor having a second movable part and a second stationary part; a connecting part that directly or indirectly connects the first movable part to the second movable part via the first linear guide; a second linear guide that moves the first movable part; and a support body that fixes the first stationary part and the second stationary part with a predetermined length in parallel to each other in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: An applicator for use in the application of, for example, adhesive-backed material from a roll to a surface may be configured to hold the roll of adhesive-backed material and to apply the adhesive-backed material from the roll to the surface using two rollers.

Abstract: A self-adhesive napkin for releasably attaching to a beverage container having a plurality of openings formed along an edge of the napkin and a pressure sensitive, single-sided adhesive tape applied to the edge of the outer surface of the napkin containing the plurality of openings. The adhesive surface of the adhesive tape along one edge of the napkin is protected from inadvertent adherence by way of the recesses formed in the napkin from the plurality of openings. Further, for napkins in a uniformly oriented stack conformation, the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive tape functions as a release layer. Application of pressure to the adhesive tape collapses the adhesive surface into and through the plurality of openings for releasably attaching to a target surface.

Abstract: A highly reliable biaxial drive mechanism and a die bonder operating method capable of preventing fall of an elevation axis of a linear motor upon loss of power are disclosed. The biaxial drive mechanism includes a handling part; a biaxial drive axes provided with a first linear motor unit having a first movable part that moves up and down the handling part along a first linear guide and a first stationary part, and a second linear motor unit having a second movable part that moves the handling part in a horizontal direction vertical to a direction of up and down movement and a second stationary part; a main power source that supplies a power source to the biaxial drive axes; and an elevation axis fall prevention unit that prevents fall of a handling part upon loss of power at the main power source.

Abstract: There is described a labelling unit movable along a given path for receiving labels to be applied on relative articles; the unit comprises a hollow receiving member having a lateral wall adapted to receive a relative label, extending around an axis transversal to the path and comprising a suction portion provided with through holes; a suction pneumatic device connected to the holes through the inside of the receiving member and which can be activated to retain a label on the outer surface of the lateral wall of the receiving member by-suction; and a hollow distributor member, which is coaxially arranged inside the receiving member, is provided with a number of angularly spaced opening sections having, in a direction parallel to the axis, different heights correlated to the heights of different labels to be processed by the unit, and which can be rotated in at least two different angular positions, each corresponding to locate a selected one of the opening sections in front of the suction portion of the latera

Abstract: A semiconductor mounting apparatus has a dispensing station configured to dispense adhesive portions to the substrate locations of a substrate, a bonding station configured to place semiconductor chips on the substrate locations and a transport device configured to transport the substrates along a transport path. The transport device includes a buffer station disposed between the dispensing station and the bonding station. The buffer station is configured to temporarily remove a substrate which is to be transported from the dispensing station to the bonding station, or in reverse direction, from the transport path so that another substrate can be transported by the transport device from the bonding station to the dispensing station, or in reverse direction, respectively.

Abstract: A tape dispenser adapted to dispense lengths of adhesive tape from a roll of adhesive tape wound upon a cylindrical tape core having a first sidewall, a second sidewall generally parallel to the first sidewall, a hub structure and a tape retaining tab extending inwardly from at least one of the first and second sidewalls. A rearwardly extending tongue is supported between the sidewall front portions, the tongue includes a rear edge approaching the tape retaining tab and defining therewith a gap. An unwound portion of the tape passes through the gap between the retaining tab and the tongue, and the tongue is movable between a first position for holding the unwound portion of the tape against the tape retaining tab and a second position allowing the unwound portion of the tape to separate from the retaining tab.