Abstract: A material welder for welding at least two portions of a weldable material together, including: a top bar assembly and a bottom bar assembly, a portion of the top bar assembly directly above a portion of the bottom bar assembly, the top bar assembly including a first and second heating element substantially in the same plane and the bottom bar assembly including a first and second heating element substantially in the same plane, at least one heating device adapted to selectively heat the first heating elements and/or second heating elements, an actuator device adapted to move the top bar assembly towards the bottom bar assembly and/or the bottom bar assembly towards the top bar assembly, such that the first heating element of the top bar assembly aligns with the first heating element of the bottom bar assembly and the second heating element of the top bar assembly aligns with the second heating element of the bottom bar assembly; a contact surface of the top bar assembly and a contact surface of the bottom

Abstract: A compound heat seal structure that, when heat-sealing a bag with a stacked area level difference, reliably seals even a section having different level and that can be easily opened. A compound heat seal structure is provided as a peelable seal in a band shape on a bag and a linear heat seal is added as a peelable seal in that band-shaped peelable heat seal in the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for an air cushion machine includes a hot sealing wheel, wherein a transmission wheel is respectively configured on two sides of the hot sealing wheel, an electrode plate is configured on an outer side of each transmission wheel, a guide cylinder seat is configured between the transmission wheel and hot sealing wheel, fixing guide cylinders are projected from the guide cylinder seat, the fixing guide cylinders are passed through the transmission wheel to be in electric contact with the electrode plate, heating sheets are configured inside the hot sealing wheel, each surface of the heating sheet is in electric connection with a conductive spring, another end of the conductive spring is configured with a carbon brush in rotational contact with the electrode plate, and the conductive spring and carbon brush are configured inside the fixing guide cylinder, thereby achieving high energy utilization, good temperature uniformity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for affixing hardware components to garments. Hardware components are provided with an operative component and an adhesive surface. The operative component interacts with one or more other operative components and/or with one or more other features of the garment (e.g. with cords, straps or the like connected to the garment and/or with the fabric of the garment) and/or with one or more external devices. The adhesive surface is bonded to a corresponding surface of a fabric layer of the garment using an adhesive located between the adhesive surface and the corresponding surface of the fabric layer.

Abstract: A heating device for use with a clamp for laminating substrates is provided. The heating device includes a support member, a heater control device coupled to the support member and a heater cartridge. The heater cartridge includes a cartridge housing retaining an insulation pad, an infrared reflector and a heating element, wherein the heating element is operatively coupled to the heater control device to control current flowing through the heating element, and wherein the support member is coupled to a clamp for laminating substrates. The insulation pad may be formed of a ceramic carbon fiber material and the infrared reflector may be formed of a reinforced Mylar sheet.

Abstract: A surface of a laminate base body including a projection is caused to penetrate at least a film-shaped laminating body and surely laminated by a simple configuration, and a laminate thereof is formed at a uniform thickness without an occurrence of voids. A laminating device is provided with a heating unit configured to heat at least an insulating resin film; an upper plate and a lower plate configured to be capable of opening and closing, and configured to form a chamber that becomes sealed upon closing; a receiving member having an elasticity and disposed on the upper plate; an elastic membrane body disposed on the lower plate; a vacuuming unit configured to vacuum inside of the chamber; and a compressing unit configured to bloat the elastic membrane body.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for laminating a first and a second sheet (1, 2) comprising—a chamber (10) having a first, a second and a third compartment (11, 12, 13 resp.) subsequently arranged along a first axis (Z), each compartment having a port (21, 22, 23 resp.

Abstract: A connection device includes a mounting section on which an electronic component stacked with a thermosetting adhesive agent layer is mounted, a heat press head for heating and pressing the electronic component, a first elastic body that is disposed between the electronic component and a pressing surface of the heat press head so as to press an upper surface of the electronic component, and a support member that is disposed on a periphery of the electronic component and supports the first elastic body.

Abstract: A method of applying graphics to a set of articles with a graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The method includes a step of selecting an article from a set of articles comprising different types of articles. After selecting a last that may be associated with the article, the last may be attached to a last assembly of the graphic transfer assembly. With the article attached to the graphic transfer assembly, a deformable membrane may apply graphics to curved portions of the article.

Abstract: A vacuum heat insulator small in limitation in shape of applicable objects, and wide in application is presented. A vacuum heat insulator is formed of a plurality of core members of thickness of 5 mm or less made of glass fiber shaped nearly in a regular octagonal shape, being coated with a gas barrier enveloping member and evacuated in side. The core members are shaped in octagon, and disposed in lattice layout at specified intervals so as to form folding lines in four directions of vertical, lateral and oblique 45-degree directions, parallel to each side. In order that the plurality of core members may be located in independent spaces individually, the entire surface of the enveloping member around the core members is formed as heat seal parts, and it is foldable in four directions and is flexible. By cutting the heat seal parts along the core members so as to leave about 3 mm in the periphery, a vacuum heat insulator of any desired shape and wide effective heat insulating area can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum heat insulating material. Also disclosed is a heat insulating box using the vacuum heat insulating material. The vacuum heat insulating material includes a core member and envelope members having gas-barrier properties and including heat-seal layers. The envelope members are opposed to each other in such a manner that the core member is disposed between the heat-seal layers. The envelope members are entirely heated to a temperature at which the heat-seal layers are melted, and the heat-seal layers are heat sealed to each other by applying uniform pressure to the entire envelope members from outside to inside the envelope members.

Abstract: To improve the tact time of a heating apparatus, provided is a heating apparatus comprising a first pressing member that heats a heating target; a second pressing member that includes an elastic body, and sandwiches the heating target between the first pressing member and the elastic body; and a floating jig that thermally separates the first pressing member from the heating target, holds the heating target between the first pressing member and the second pressing member, and when one of the first pressing member and the second pressing member presses the heating target toward the other of the first pressing member and the second pressing member, thermally connects the heating target and the first pressing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminator with a corner cutter including a main body, a laminating device and a cutting device. The main body includes a receiving space. The main body is horizontally formed with an entering slot, an exiting slot, a penetrating groove and a corner-cutting recess. The main body having two lateral sides formed between the entering slot and the exiting slot, the corner-cutting recess being disposed at one of the lateral sides. The laminating device disposed in the receiving space includes two rolling rods, a driving portion and two heaters. The two rolling rods are heated by the two heating members. The driving portion drives the two rolling rods to rotate. The cutting device includes a pushing portion and a cutting portion. The cutting device is disposed at one side of the receiving space where corresponding to the corner-cutting recess.

Abstract: A heated tool assembly for forming a structural member may include a heated tool and a pressure bladder for mounting the structural member. The tool may have an inner surface, a liner in thermal contact with the inner surface of the tool, and a heating system for heating the tool. The heating system may include a heater for heating a heated medium, a blower for blowing the heated medium, and a plurality of nozzles for directing the heated medium over the tool liner.

Abstract: A machine for waterproofing semimanufactured products including footwear, clothing items, and accessories. The machine has a pressing device with at least one pair of deformable plates that have a hollow body. The pressing surface is elastic and suitable for being urged outwards by a fluid pressure. At least one of the deformable plates is fixed in a mobile manner to a support structure for opening or closing the pressing device around at least one shaped support which is provided with transport means to and from the pressing device and is suitable for supporting the semimanufactured product during the pressing with at least one waterproofing sheath.

Abstract: Provided is an assembly system for assembling a double-side adhesive onto an electronic device. The assembly system includes a supporting portion and a pushing portion. The supporting portion includes a supporting surface. The supporting surface defines a cavity for receiving the electronic device. The pushing portion is supported on the supporting surface, and includes a pushing surface opposite to the supporting surface. A projection perpendicularly extends downward from the pushing surface. An elastic member is positioned on the projection. The distance between the supporting surface and the pushing surface equals to an elastic deformation value of the elastic member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the supporting surface.

Abstract: The system contains a lamination press. The first cavity is formed in a chassis. A film assembly is fitted within the chassis. A buffer mounts over the film assembly and within the chassis. A tool set is shaped to fit within the first cavity. The tool set and chassis are positioned within the lamination press to confer heat and pressure from the lamination press to the film assembly and chassis.

Abstract: A portable air clamp for use during lamination of substrates is provided. The clamp includes a top clamp plate, a bottom clamp plate and at least one flexible, expandable tube within a housing of the clamp. The top clamp plate is adjacent to a top housing and the bottom clamp plate is adjacent to a bottom housing. An expandable tube or bladder may be disposed in the top housing or the bottom housing. The clamp may also include alignment devices and mechanisms for ensuring proper alignment of the substrates during the laminating procedure. The clamp is adapted to provide uniform pressure along the surfaces of the substrates to be laminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for welding a stiffener to a skin. The stiffener has a stiffener foot with a bearing surface parallel to the skin surface and a stiffener flange projecting away from the plane of the bearing surface. The device includes a metallic support includes a seating surface matching the shape of the receiving side; a groove which accommodates a flange of the stiffener inserted in the groove; an insulative supporting structure for positioning a bearing surface against the receiving side; and a conformal panel for applying pressure forcing said bearing surface against said receiving side. A heater temporarily raises the temperature of bearing surface of the stiffener and the adjacent receiving side of the skin to above the melting point of the matrix when pressure is applied thereby welding the stiffener to the skin.

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 press cushion (7, 17, 27) for a hydraulic press (1) including a first layer (9, 19, 39) which is impermeable to fluids and includes an elastomeric material and fibers connected therewith; a second layer (10, 20, 40) connected with the first layer (9, 19, 39), wherein the second layer is also impermeable to fluids, wherein the first layer (9, 19, 39) is provided with a plurality of channels (15, 22, 28, 36) on its side oriented towards the second layer (10, 20, 40), wherein the channels include a material that is flow-capable at least at the operating temperature of the press (1). Additionally the channels (15) are closed fluid tight at least through the second layer (10, 20, 40).

Abstract: A laying device (28) that is configured to lay fiber pieces (40, 40?, 40?) has a flexible surface (164) that applies and presses the fiber pieces against a preform surface.

Abstract: A mandrel for processing a part comprises an outer sleeve and a generally flexible inner core. The outer sleeve includes at least one flexible portion along its length allowing the sleeve to flex to a desired contour.

Abstract: A system and method to implement a molecular transfer lithography process is described. A destroyable nanopatterned template coated with functional material is attached to a removable carrier that is held suspended over a substrate, and a shaped pressure pad brings the functional material into contact with the substrate, initiating adhesion of the functional material to the surface of the substrate, and then detracting the pressure pad from the substrate. The substrate with destroyable template and removable carrier is then sent for further processing. In a preferred embodiment, the system and method are used to process a patterned polyvinyl alcohol template coated with a functional material that is thermal adhered to a substrate and after pressing, subjected to a water bath to dissolve away the template and carrier, leaving the functional material patterned on the substrate.

Abstract: A hot-press cushioning member 11a is configured so that an amount of compressed thickness deformation (a) is obtained by subtracting a compressed thickness (H2) of the hot-press cushioning member under a predetermined press-forming pressure from an initial thickness (H1), an amount of restored thickness deformation (b) is obtained by subtracting the compressed thickness (H2) from an uncompressed thickness (H3) of the hot-press cushioning member with the press-forming pressure released, and the (a:b) ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:0.8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating and apparatus of a flat plate display that is able to separate a substrate and an imprinting mold from each other with a relatively small force. The fabricating apparatus of a flat plate display includes an imprinting mold which is boned with a substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprising projections and grooves; and a movable separation part configured to rotatably move from a one side toward the other side of the imprinting mold to vacuum-absorb the imprinting mold.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved side-sealing machine for use with heat sealable films. Briefly, a cutting and sealing element is located between a set of cooperating guide and alignment members. The downstream guide and alignment member also includes a compression mechanism. This compression mechanism serves to compress the seal created upstream, and to draw the heat away from the film. In some embodiments, the downstream guide and alignment member also serves to separate the film into a surplus portion and a remaining portion, where only the remaining portion is subjected to compression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminating foil having an initial roughness on at least one side, which makes the laminating foil matte, wherein the laminating foil has a marking configured as a surface pattern with surface portions on the matte side or at least on one of the matte sides, wherein the roughness of the surface portions is different from the initial roughness. The invention furthermore relates to a laminating foil set comprising the laminating foils, a method for hot laminating sheet material using such laminating foils, a laminating unit for using the laminating foil, and eventually a laminating system including the laminating unit and the laminating foils.

Abstract: An efficient lamination presses can rapidly provide both heating and cooling, as well as pressure to resin sheets to create a laminate end-product. Specifically, an efficient lamination press can comprise one or more components and apparatus that can apply uniform fluid pressure across one or more platens. The one or more platens, in turn, can flex about one or more contours in a layup assembly. For example, an exemplary platen can comprise a plurality of coupled platen extensions, which can flex or otherwise adjust about each other to help create flexibility in the platen, and thus, uniform pressure across a laminate assembly.

Abstract: An efficient lamination presses can rapidly heat and precisely control the temperature of a laminate assembly to create final products with excellent structural and aesthetic properties. Specifically, an efficient lamination press can include a radiant heating assembly. The radiant heating assemblies can uniformly heat one or more platens using radiation. The platens in turn can comprise material having a high thermal conductivity, which can allow them to quickly transfer heat to a laminate assembly. The platens can further comprise one or more fluid channels that enable rapid cooling. The rapid heating and cooling capability can enable fast processing times for laminate panels at much lower energy levels than with conventional presses.

Abstract: A plate press (1), in particular a one-level or multilevel cycle press, including at least one heating plate (2), at least one press plate (5) and at least one press cushion, disposed between the press plate (5) and the heating plate (2), which press cushion comprises a cushion layer (4) which is liquid at least at the operating temperature of the plate press (1), which cushion layer is defined on one side by a fluid tight membrane (3), wherein the press plate is disposed on a side facing the press blank and the membrane (3) includes a flexible polymeric material. The membrane (3) is connected to the press plate (5).

Abstract: Appliance for applying labels to receptacles, which comprises a transport device that transport the receptacles to be labeled along a predefined transport path, and comprises a first pressing-on unit that presses the labels onto an outer wall of the receptacles, the first pressing-on unit having a brush device having a multiplicity of bristles that extend in the direction of the receptacles. According to the invention, the first pressing-on unit, at least in a partial region of the first pressing-on unit, is shorter, in the longitudinal direction of the receptacles, than the label to be applied.

Abstract: A solution to some of the problems related to manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composite panels is to provide a vacuum bag frame assembly for use in the production of fiber-reinforced composite panels, where the vacuum bag frame assembly comprises a tubular center frame, a first vacuum bag frame holding an integrated first vacuum bag and arranged for closing against a first side of the center frame, and a second vacuum bag frame holding a second integrated vacuum bag and arranged for closing against an opposite, second side of the tubular center frame. The tubular center frame is provided with a peripherally arranged vacuum outlet external relative to the space formed between the vacuum bags, and one or more vacuum apertures directed internally relative to the space formed between the first and second vacuum bags and the tubular center frame.

Abstract: A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a pressure sensitive heat shrink label, to apply the label onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations. Select regions of a label can be wiped to modify or alter label portions that are in contact and not in contact with the container. A label treatment process performed after label application is also disclosed. The treatment process reduces the occurrence of label defects and improves label retention, adherence and aesthetics. The treatment process includes heating an applied label and adhesive to a particular temperature.

Abstract: A method of applying graphics to a set of articles with a graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The method includes a step of selecting an article from a set of articles comprising different types of articles. After selecting a last that may be associated with the article, the last may be attached to a last assembly of the graphic transfer assembly. With the article attached to the graphic transfer assembly, a deformable membrane may apply graphics to curved portions of the article.

Abstract: The machine (1) has a heated plate (5), conveyor means (6) for conveying the elements (4) along a conveyor path leading across the heated plate (5), a top part (8) which can be moved vertically with respect to the heated plate (5), a membrane (9) disposed on the top part (8) and a separating film (10) disposed between the membrane (9) and the heated plate (5) which can be moved synchronously with the conveyor means. The separating film (10) is divided into sections (11) and every section (11) is retained exclusively by a single edge oriented transversely to the conveying path by retaining means (32). The sections (11) therefore sit loosely on the elements (4) free of tension. The membrane (9) lies against a peripherally extending peripheral face (46) of the top part (8) facing the heated plate (5) and can be moved directly onto the plane of the surface of the heated plate (5) in order to form a closed chamber with it. Finally, the membrane (9) is connected to clamping means (25, 26, 27).

Abstract: A portable air clamp for use during lamination of substrates is provided. The clamp includes a top clamp plate, a bottom clamp plate and at least one flexible, expandable tube within a housing of the clamp. The top clamp plate is adjacent to a top housing and the bottom clamp plate is adjacent to a bottom housing. An expandable tube or bladder may be disposed in the top housing or the bottom housing. The clamp may also include alignment devices and mechanisms for ensuring proper alignment of the substrates during the laminating procedure. The clamp is adapted to provide uniform pressure along the surfaces of the substrates to be laminated.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell module for a vehicle sunroof is disclosed, in which a solar cell is cut into multiple pieces so that it can be closely adhered to a curved glasses of a sunroof which is generally installed at an intermediate portion of a vehicle roof so as to provide a driver with an air circulation effect in the interior of a vehicle and a fresh driving feeling with its open environment. A solar cell module for a sunroof is manufactured based on a high temperature and vacuum compression work using a laminator as an EVA film adhering unit. So, it is possible to easily perform a laminating work for adhering a sunroof curved glass and a solar cell as compared to a conventional art in which it is not easy to perform the above work.

Abstract: A pair of laminated panels are simultaneously manufactured in a single panel press. A thermal band is stacked between two panel sets and then the two panel sets are simultaneously heated and compressed together in a common stack with the band, with the band being separately heated.

Abstract: There is provided a laminating apparatus laminating an object to be laminated by introducing a fluid into an upper chamber demarcated by a diaphragm and sandwiching and pressing the object to be laminated placed on a heater panel by the diaphragm expanded by the introduced fluid, the apparatus including: a tank part in which the fluid to be introduced into the upper chamber is stored; and a heating mechanism heating the fluid stored in the tank part.

Abstract: Immediately before a robot 20 starts to move at a high speed, a monitoring area 53 is expanded in a returning direction Y, and absence of an obstacle in the monitoring area 53 is confirmed. During the high speed movement of the robot 20, the monitoring area 53 is expanded forward, so that a safety of an operator is secured, an effective use of a working station area can be made, and an improvement of productivity can be achieved.

Abstract: A compression bonding device has a dam member so that when a pressing head is pressed against an object to be pressed, the bonding part is surrounded by the dam member. Thus, even if the surface of the bonding part bulges by pressing, the bulging part is stopped by the dam member and the surface of the bonding part does not horizontally extend. As a result of the absence of horizontal extension of the bonding part, electric components of the object to be pressed are not subjected to a force that horizontally moves the electric components and the electric components are vertically pressed downward and connected to the terminals of the substrate. Thus, an electric device having high connection reliability is obtained.

Abstract: A substrate bonding apparatus comprises a platen and a press. The press is movable relative to the platen for pressing at least one substrate stack between the press and platen. In one embodiment, a consumable compliant member is disposed between the press and the platen. In another embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a substrate carrier adapted for holding and carrying more than one substrate stack in and out of the apparatus. A method for bonding substrates is also described.

Abstract: An efficient lamination presses can rapidly provide both heating and cooling, as well as pressure to resin sheets to create a laminate end-product. Specifically, an efficient lamination press can comprise one or more components and apparatus that can apply uniform fluid pressure across one or more platens. The one or more platens, in turn, can flex about one or more contours in a layup assembly. For example, an exemplary platen can comprise a plurality of coupled platen extensions, which can flex or otherwise adjust about each other to help create flexibility in the platen, and thus, uniform pressure across a laminate assembly.

Abstract: In a printed circuit board manufacturing equipment, a pressing die includes a first pressing part, a second pressing part, and a frame part. A buffer member is disposed between a first surface of a laminated body and the first pressing part. The second pressing part has a portion facing a second surface of the laminated body and a portion facing the buffer member. The frame part surrounds a whole area of a side surface of the buffer member. Before pressing and heating, the laminated body, the second pressing part, and the buffer member define an escape space therebetween for escaping the buffer member deformed due to the pressing. A lip protrudes from the frame part toward the laminated body. The lip is deformed following the deformation of the buffer member and comes in contact with a surface of the second pressing part facing the buffer member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for joining of composites with thermoplastic surfaces. The process includes the location of the said components within a load bearing frame, and bringing the thermoplastic surfaces to be joined into contact. Pressure application devices, in the form of fluid filled bladders, are also located within the frame, and are located such that pressure is applied evenly to said thermoplastic surfaces. Where components have a high level of curve or twist, form blocks that have the approximate shape of the component surface are located between the frame and bladders. Pressure and heat are applied to the joint area, and heat removed while the joint area is maintained under some pressure. A feature of the present invention is the option of using opposing pressure application devices, reducing the need for substantial tooling in order to maintain component location accuracy.

Abstract: The present application provides improved heat seal dies and methods of use thereof. The heat seal die includes a first heat seal jaw having a first heat sealing surface and a second heat seal jaw having a second heat sealing surface. The second heat seal jaw may have a plurality of channels and a plurality of resilient compressible members with each resilient compressible member being disposed within one of the channels. The plurality of resilient compressible members may form at least a portion of a second heat sealing surface.

Abstract: A mounting device for an electric component includes a thermocompression bonding head with a pressure bonding member made of a predetermined elastomer, the pressure bonding member provided in a head main body, and a pressing force adjusting mechanism for adjusting a pressing force corresponding to a region on a pressure bonding surface of the pressure bonding member, wherein the pressure bonding member is pressed at a predetermined pressure toward an electric component placed on a wiring board.

Abstract: A press for laminating essentially plate-shaped work pieces under the effect of pressure and heat is provided, with a lower press half (2) and an upper press half (3) that can move relative to each other in order to open and to close the press. The lower press half (2) and the upper press half (3) form, through the use of peripheral, one-part or multi-part seals (12, 13), in the closed state, a vacuum chamber (14). A flexible membrane (11) divides the vacuum chamber (14) into a product space (16) that can be evacuated and that is provided for holding at least one work piece (1) and into a pressure space (17) that can be evacuated and/or pressurized. The membrane (11) is constructed and arranged so that it presses the work piece (1) directly or indirectly against a bottom side (2) of the vacuum chamber (14) due to a pressure difference generated through evacuation of the product space (16) and/or through pressurization of the pressure space (17) in the vacuum chamber (14).

Abstract: A multi-layer laminating press including hot plates arranged over top of and movable in reference to each other, conveyers revolving around the hot plates, sealing elements that assist in forming vacuum chambers between each of a first hot plate and a respectively adjacent second hot plate arranged thereabove when the press is closed. The second conveyor lower run of the second hot plate rests on the first conveyor upper run of the first hot plate and the work piece to be laminated is arranged between the first conveyor upper run and the second conveyor lower run in the vacuum chamber. Connections are provided to pressurize and/or evacuate the vacuum chambers. The vacuum chambers are limited by either the first hot plate and the second conveyor lower run, or the second hot plate and the first conveyor upper run, without the interposition of another membrane for laminating the workpiece.