Abstract: A color slide fastener and a method and apparatus for fabricating the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A closure for a container, and a method for producing the same, wherein the closure includes an end panel and a plastic frame member connected together and which can be place over, or snapped onto, and then the frame member can be permanently attached and hermetically sealed to the flange of a metal, glass, plastic or composite container or can. The interface of the end panel and frame member is such as to hermetically, seal the container and yet the end panel can be readily peeled from at least a portion of the frame member for gaining access to the interior of the container. A pull tab, or ring, is provided to assist in peeling the end panel to an open position. Depending on the manner of attaching or securing the end panel to the frame member, separation or peeling can result from an adhesive failing or from a cohesive failing of the material forming the frame member, or the end panel, or the adhesive.

Abstract: A panel unit comprising a window glass panel, and a frame continuously formed on a peripheral edge of the window glass panel by extrusion molding and simultaneously bonded to the peripheral edge of said window glass panel. The frame is formed on the peripheral edge of the window glass panel so as to cover a part of the upper and lower surfaces and the end surface of the window glass panel.

Abstract: A panel unit comprising a window glass panel, and a frame continuously formed on a peripheral edge of the window glass panel by extrusion molding and simultaneously bonded to the peripheral edge of said window glass panel. The frame is formed on the peripheral edge of the window glass panel so as to cover a part of the upper and lower surfaces and the end surface of the window glass panel.

Abstract: A material extrusion and patterning machine for a workpiece having an irregularly curved edge and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the machine includes: (1) a frame, (2) a fixture coupled to the frame for rotation relative thereto and having a clamp adapted to hold the workpiece, (3) an extrusion head, coupled to the frame for translation relative thereto and adapted to move relative to the axis of rotation to follow the edge and (4) a mold mount, coupled to the frame for translation relative thereto and adapted to move relative to the axis of rotation to follow the edge, the extrusion head and mold mount cooperating to deposit the material on the edge and allow a mount to place a pattern on the material as the workpiece rotates relative to the frame.

Abstract: A method for the production of a sunroof includes a step for applying adhesive into an edge section and a molding groove along the edge section of glass disposed accurately on a lower mold. A foaming material is applied in the molding groove at a peripheral portion of the glass outside the applied adhesive. The adhesive and the foaming material applied on the glass are molded by connecting the lower mold to an upper mold with a frame, and then heated a step of heating in a state in which the molds are pressed in a vertical direction. The lower and upper molds are detached, and a sunroof is discharged as a finished product.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as an encapsulated dual lens sealed instrument cover, includes four components, namely, a first lens having a peripheral edge encapsulated by a polymeric/polymeric injection molded encapsulation or border and a second lens also have a peripheral edge encapsulated by a second injection molded polymeric/copolymeric encapsulation or border. A hermetic chamber is thereby formed between the two lenses. The first encapsulation is also provided with threads or similar fastening means to readily secure the instrument cover to an instrument “can” containing any variety of instruments, such as a nautical compass, amperage/voltage, fuel, etc. The first lens is inserted into a cavity of a mold and the first encapsulation is injection molded thereabout. The latter two components are then assembled with respect to the second lens and the second encapsulation is injection molded thereabout.

Abstract: A method of making a speaker comprises providing a pair of dies which define between them a cavity. A first portion of the cavity receives a diaphragm of the speaker. A second portion of the cavity adjacent an outer perimeter of the diaphragm receives a fluid thermoplastic elastomer for forming a diaphragm surround. The second portion includes a perimetrally inner first region adjacent the outer perimeter of the diaphragm for receiving the thermoplastic elastomer to form a perimetrally inner flange for bonding to the diaphragm adjacent the outer perimeter of the diaphragm. The second portion includes a central second region for receiving the thermoplastic elastomer to form a connecting arch of the surround. The second portion also includes a perimetrally outer third region for receiving the thermoplastic elastomer to form a perimetrally outer flange for attachment to a diaphragm support. A diaphragm is placed between the dies. The dies are closed.

Abstract: A method for sealing the circumferential edge region of a laminated electrochromic device is disclosed. The method involves inserting a device to be sealed into a mold having a cavity aligned with the portion of the edge region to be sealed, and injecting a sealant into the cavity. Devices containing molded edge seals are also disclosed.

Abstract: A peripherally encapsulated unit is manufactured by molding a peripheral encapsulation of a predetermined internal peripheral contour and internal peripheral size from hot polymeric material in a mold. The mold is opened and a member is positioned in internal relationship to the hot molded peripheral encapsulation. Thereafter, the hot molded peripheral encapsulation shrinks as it cools to reduce its internal peripheral size thereby unitizing the peripheral encapsulation with a peripheral edge portion of the member to form a peripherally encapsulated unit, such as a cook top, range door, “touch” control panel, or the like.

Abstract: A new continuous carrier for surface mount or other electrical or mechanical parts, and a method of fabricating same, formed by molding one or a pair of continuous flexible film strips to a side or sides of a series of desired electrical or mechanical components such that the components are attached to the single strip or filament or suspended between the film strips or filaments. Following the initial molding step, the components, while still supported by the film strips or filament, are subjected to secondary processing Examples are: providing electrically-conductive coatings on the component throughout or selectively, providing electrically-conductive traces on the moldings, or molding in a second molding stage a part of a different composition or shape to the initial molded part.

Abstract: When sealing an insulating glass pane (51) with at least one corner in which the edges (60) of the glass panes of the insulating glass pane (51), i.e. the edges which lead to the corner, include with one another an angle, for example a right, obtuse or acute angle, the sealing nozzle (4) is moved without stopping in one pass around the corner (61) and as the sealing nozzle (4) moves around the corner the emergence of the sealing mass from the sealing nozzle (4) into the edge joint is not interrupted. When travelling around one corner (61) the path (79) of movement of the axis which is aligned perpendicular to the plane of the insulating glass pane (51) to be sealed and around which the sealing nozzle (4) can turn is guided such that it deviates from the outside contour of the insulating glass pane (51). For sealing nozzles (4) which are guided to slide externally along the edges (60) of the glass panes of the insulating glass pane (51), i.e.

Abstract: A lightweight expandable baffle for sealing a cavity of a vehicle body at a predetermined cross section of the cavity defined by cavity walls includes a rigid support plate having an outer periphery with a shape generally corresponding to but smaller than the shape of the cross section of the cavity, a heat expandable sealing material mounted only to the outer periphery of the rigid support plate and having an activation temperature range at which the material expands, the support plate being formed of a material having a higher melting point than the activation temperature range, and the sealing material, when activated, expands radially from the rigid support plate to fill the cross-sectional cavity between the rigid support plate and the cavity wall.

Abstract: A mold assembly and method for holding a panel or sheet of material such as glass while molding a member around an attachment member and a gasket around a peripheral portion of the panel from a thermoplastic or other moldable material such as PVC. The assembly and method provides a movable, secondary pressure pad which reduces the percentage of broken panels of material. The mold assembly includes a first mold section and a second mold section, which define a mold cavity therebetween. The first mold section includes a first sheet holding surface adjacent the mold cavity, and the second mold section includes a movable, primary pressure pad having a second sheet holding surface adjacent the mold cavity. The primary pressure pad is urged toward the sheet by resilient members to hold the sheet between the first and second holding surfaces in a manner so that the peripheral portion of the sheet extends into the cavity for molding a gasket thereon.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding a plastic spacer directly on an object, in particular on the periphery of window glazing, such as automobile glazing intended to be glued into the opening of a vehicle. In particular the invention relates to properly producing the connection zone between the end and the beginning of the extruded spacer when it forms a closed loop. According to the invention the beginning of the spacer and the remainder of the loop are extruded, with the exception of the connection zone. The object is then provided with an applied anti-adhesive deposit surface that is continuous with the surface of the object. The path of the extrusion head is diverted in relation to the surface of the object so that the extrusion occurs on the applied deposit surface, proximate to and beyond the beginning of the spacer loop. The extruded spacer is then allowed to harden and the extremities of the spacer are cut and adjusted to properly complete the connection.

Abstract: An elongate composite member suitable for a vehicle ornamental member comprises an elongate shaped body having a common cross-section part with a longitudinally constant cross-sectional shape, and a varying cross-section part with a longitudinally varying cross-sectional shape. A resin part is formed by extrusion molding along the varying cross-section part to continuously extend in the longitudinal direction, thereby realizing an excellent overall appearance. Such elongate composite members can be readily and continuously manufactured basically with an extrusion molding process, wherein the elongate shaped body is continuously and longitudinally fed into an extrusion die assembly comprising a stationary die and the movable die, through which the common cross-section part and the varying cross-section part are respectively passed in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An injection-molding mold has a pair of mold parts each in turn having a generally annular outer edge and a generally annular inner edge directed in a closing direction. The mold parts fit together on closing in the direction with a workpiece between them and with the outer edges engaging each other and the inner edges engaging opposite faces of the workpiece. The inner edges form with the outer edges an annular compartment containing an outer periphery of the workpiece engaged between the inner edges and one of the mold parts is formed with a port opening into the compartment. In accordance with the invention a body forming at least part of one of the inner edges is movable on the respective mold part in the closing direction, and structure is provided for displacing the body in the closing direction away from the respective mold part for engagement with the workpiece on closing of the mold and for positioning the body in the direction relative to the respective mold part.

Abstract: A container closure including a rim formed by injection molding, a skirt depending from rim for engagement with a container body, a top panel formed from a blank of sheet material, such as paperboard, a side panel formed from the same blank as the top panel, the side panel positioned vertically to the top panel, the top panel located and bonded to the rim, the rim bonded to an interior side of the side panel, with a portion of the side panel bonded to an exterior portion of rim.

Abstract: To postform the region of transition between the initial part and the end part of a section piece forming a closed frame and applied to window glass (1) by extrusion, use is made of a mould (14) which pivots about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the extruded section piece and which is situated in the region of the surface of the window glass (1). The axis of pivoting of the mould (14) coincides with the cutting ridge (15) of a protrusion (16) which limits the calibrated cavity of the mould (14) on the internal face of the extruded section piece. As the mould (14) pivots, the excess polymer material is pushed back in the direction of the periphery of the window glass and beyond this periphery.

Abstract: Tooling for forming an article which includes an injection molded peripheral frame defining an opening closed by a panel insert. The panel insert is struck from sheet material and together with an associated punch or carrier cooperates with a split mold to completely define the cavity for injection molding of the article. Inasmuch as the panel insert is heat bondable to the injection molded frame and forms a portion of the walls of the cavity, it is automatically bonded to the injection molded frame. The panel insert may be peelable from the frame and include a pull tab for effecting the same. The pull tab may be formed by the same punch which cuts out the panel insert, or the pull tab may be separately formed from sheet material adjacent an intended position of a panel insert and folded into overlying relation to the intended position of the panel insert and staked to the sheet material, after which the panel insert is cut from the sheet material by a punch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cathode element for the production of electrolytic copper, and more particularly to an improved cathode element of the reusable type which includes a cathode plate. With the intention of preventing a sleeve-like copper build-up around the cathode plate, the cathode element is provided with electrically insulating edge strips along at least those side edges of the cathode element which, in an active position, are located in the electrolyte bath, wherein the electrically insulating edge strips are chemically bonded to the cathode plate, preferably by vulcanization or by gluing.

Abstract: A process for forming an encapsulated window assembly including a gasket member surrounding a peripheral region of a transparent sheet and a peripheral seal secured to the gasket member. The peripheral region of the transparent sheet, as well as a preformed periphery seal assembly, are positioned within a mold cavity. The periphery seal assembly includes an elastomeric seal secured to a seal support member, with the seal support member being relatively rigid as compared with the elastomeric seal. The mold is closed, bring the mold sections into facing relationship, whereby opposed surfaces of the seal support member of the periphery seal assembly are engaged between a surface of the first mold section and a surface of the second mold section. A molding material is injected into the mold so as to fill the mold cavity, is allowed to solidify, and the mold is opened and the encapsulated window assembly is removed. The invention also relates to the resulting encapsulated glazing unit and mold apparatus.

Abstract: The forming surface of a forming mold (5) for postforming of a shaped cord (2) in the shape of a frame extruded onto a glass (1) is slightly curved in the direction of the length of shaped cord (2). In the final position of forming mold (4) during the postforming operation, lateral edges (11, 12) are thus slightly above the surface of shaped cord (2). This avoids the creation of imprints in the form of lines or edges on the shaped cord, and a smooth transition is achieved between the postformed length of the shaped cord that attaches there.

Abstract: A new continuous carrier for surface mount or other electrical or mechanical parts, and a method of fabricating same, formed by molding one or a pair of continuous flexible film strips to a side or sides of a series of desired electrical or mechanical components such that the components are attached to the single strip or filament or suspended between the film strips or filaments. The film strips may be provided with sprocket holes or other equivalent structure for advancing the film strips during the molding process and for reeling up the resultant assembly onto a reel for sale or distribution to a PCB assembler. The latter places the reel of molded parts onto a conventional feeding device. The parts are then separated from the supporting strips or filament, picked-up by a pick-and-place device and placed onto the PCB in the normal manner. The filament or strip may be constituted of plastic, paper or metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a mother plate used in electrolytic cleaning and to the mother plate which plate comprises a metal plate (1), a plate support member (2) and a plastic edge strip (6) provided on at least one of the sides (3,4,5) of the metal plate (1). According to the invention, in order to form the edge strip (6), in the mother plate (1) there is attached a mold (7) provided with an extruder (11) for extruding the edge strip material (12), so that the extruder (11) is made to proceed, with respect to the mold (7), essentially along the whole length of the mold (7), and that prior to detaching the mold (7) from the mother plate (1), the edge strip material (12), such as ethylenic acid copolymer, is rendered in an essentially solid form. Moreover, according to the invention at least two opposite sides (3,4) of the mother plate (1) are provided with an edge strip (6).

Abstract: A high pressure mold assembly and method for holding a sheet of material such as glass while molding a gasket or other molded portion on the sheet from a thermoplastic or other moldable material such as PVC at high pressures of at least 2000 psi. The assembly and method provides an improved holding feature which reduces the percentage of broken sheets of material and yet controls the flash or overflow of the moldable material out of the mold cavity. The mold assembly includes a first mold section and a second mold section. The first mold section includes a first seal receiving surface which receives a first resilient seal while the second mold section has a second seal receiving surface which receives a second resilient seal. The seals engage and hold the sheet therebetween and accommodate variations in the sheet. Each of the seals is adapted to press and seal against the sheet for preventing the flow of the molten material along the sheet while under high pressure of between about 2,000 psi and 5,000 psi.

Abstract: An assembly of a windshield glass and a weather strip having a partly modified cross section is provided. As the weather strip is extruded along the peripheral edge of the windshield glass and fixedly adhered thereto, a movable die 132 of a die assembly is properly moved so as to change the shape of an orifice of the die assembly.

Abstract: This invention concerns a device used in the process of manufacturing an automobile pane 1 equipped with a polymer frame 52 placed on the edge of the pane 1. The frame 52 is extruded onto the pane 1 which can be moved by means of a suitable support in such a way that the edge of the pane travels through a recess in an extrusion head 25 and 40. The recess of the extrusion head 40 preferably includes a U-shaped jaw 41 straddling the edge of the pane. At the front extremity of the two half-jaws of the U-shaped jaw 41 there are disposed sealing ledges or shoes 42 and 43 which are movable perpendicularly to the surfaces of the pane and which, during extrusion, bear upon the surfaces of the pane. Alternatively, the extrusion head can include a fixed jaw where the sealing ledges or shoes slideably and sealingly contact the plate.

Abstract: A mold assembly for creating a countertop product displaying a built-up edge, the mold assembly having a substantially flat and rectangular planar shaped base which is bounded by first, second, third and fourth interconnected sides to define an interior cavity capable of receiving a pour of a resinous material. A selected number of the interconnected sides, up to all four sides, have inwardly facing surfaces which are configured to produce a countertop product exhibiting a built-up and preferably outwardly bowl-nosed shaped edge. A selectively removable and planar shaped top is arrayed upon the base in overhead fashion relative to the interior cavity and likewise is preferably shaped in a substantially rectangular manner.

Abstract: The disclosed gelatinous cushion comprises a gelatinous material enclosed in a membrane fixed to a support. The membrane has at least one told and the gelatinous material assumes the shape of the fold. The fold is arranged in such a way that the membrane unfolds when pressure is exerted on the cushion. Advantages: the elimination of the membrane effect due to the compression of the gelatinous material in the membrane, the improvement of wearing comfort and of dampening properties. Application in particular to the making of highly comfortably nose-pads for eyeglass frames.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tread strip with shoulder cover strips for a pneumatic vehicle tire includes the step of continuously extruding a shoulder cover strip and calendering the shoulder cover strip to a desired thickness. The thus thickness-reduced cover strip is then applied to the tread strip. The shoulder cover strip is then cut to length in order to match a circumferential length of the tread strip for building a tire.

Abstract: A method of preparing a window panel with a resinous frame, comprises relatively moving a window panel and a die for extruding a resinous material so that the die is moved along a peripheral portion of the window panel, and extruding the resinous material from the die in a predetermined shape to form a shaped product for a resinous frame on the peripheral portion of the window panel; wherein the relative movement of the die and the window panel is carried out by using an operating robot which has been taught a track to follow; and wherein the operating robot has been taught another track so as to separate the die and the panel when the die has moved around the peripheral portion of the window panel and has returned at a position just before a beginning of the shaped product, thereby to form the frame on the window panel in a one-piece construction.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel unit constituted of a panel and a frame provided on the periphery of the panel. The method comprises the steps of providing a first die having a molding groove and a panel receiving space formed therein, and a second die engageable with the first die and having a molding groove formed therein, mounting the first die on the periphery of the panel, engaging the second die with the first die to form on the periphery of the panel a molding space of which the cross-sectional configuration corresponds to that of the frame, extruding molding material into the molding space, and applying relative motion between the second die and the first die to move the second die along the first die, thereby integrally forming the frame on the periphery of the panel.

Abstract: For extruding an automotive weather strip which includes an elongate major portion and an elongate lip portion which is integrally formed on the major portion, an extruding device is provided, which comprises a material extruder for feeding a first material for the major portion; an additional material extruder for feeding a second material for the lip portion; a fixed shaping die formed with a main extruding opening from which the first material from the material extruder is extruded for formation of the major portion; a movable shaping die formed with an auxiliary extruding opening from which the second material from the additional material extruder is extruded for formation of the lip portion. The movable shaping die is movable relative to the fixed shaping die. The movable shaping die is located in front of the fixed shaping die and spaced from the same by a given distance.

Abstract: A shaped product for a frame which is extruded from a shaping die in a predetermined shape is pulled by a pulling device toward a pressing member to be passed through the pressing member. A panel which is held by an operating robot has a peripheral portion inserted into an inserting portion in the pressing member. The panel is moved so as to relatively move the pressing member with respect to the panel and along the peripheral portion thereof. The shaped product is passed through a hollow portion in the pressing member to be unified to the panel, thereby obtaining the panel with the frame wherein the frame has good appearance and the outer size of the panel with the frame is accurate.

Abstract: In the assembly of a windshield glass and a weather strip having a partly modified cross section the weather strip is extruded along the peripheral edge of the windshield glass and fixedly adhered thereto, a movable die 132 of a die assembly is properly moved so as to change the shape of an orifice of the die assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a gasket around a substrate from a novel polyurethane/urea composition via the RIM process. Window gaskets may be produced by this method. These novel polyurethane/urea compositions comprise the reaction product of a (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanate having a viscosity of less than about 25,000 mPa.multidot.s at 25.degree. C. and a NCO functionality of 2.0 to 4.0 with an isocyanate-reactive component comprising b1) a relatively high molecular weight organic compound containing hydroxyl groups, amine groups, or mixtures thereof; and b2) a low molecular weight chain extender selected from the group consisting of diols, primary amines, secondary amines, aminoalcohols, and mixtures thereof; in the presence of a catalyst. The isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components are selected such that the crosslinking density of the resultant polyurethane/urea composition is at least 0.3 moles/kg.

Abstract: An extrusion molding machine for manufacturing a panel unit including a panel and a frame mounted on a peripheral edge of the panel. The extrusion molding machine includes molding die for forming the frame on the peripheral edge of the panel by extrusion molding. The molding die are adapted to follow the fluctuation of the peripheral edge of the panel caused by variation of curvature of the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for surface treatment of a weather strip, by which a surface appearance almost identical to an embossing process is obtained in a simplified way without requiring any post-treatment by, for example, an embossing roll, wherein a thin film compressed and deformed by causing thermoplastic resin powder grains 5, which are mixed with thermoplastic base resin 4 and are not completely melted at an extrusion molding temperature, to pass through a flow path 6 of die 1, is extrusion-molded on the surface of glass run 2, and the thin film portion is applied as a sliding plane 3 for door glass.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a glazing surrounded, on at least a portion of its periphery, by cast plastic including an injection head, a cavity, an injection dam and at least one mold part in the wall of which a duct is provided. The duct has two parts, one part located outside the joint plane and one part located in the joint plane.

Abstract: An edge for loudspeaker diaphragm is made by disposing a diaphragm one of a pair of mating molds, disposing a strip-shaped base material of the edge on the said one of the molds, and hot-molding them with the other mold mated with the one mold. Foaming action of the base material occurs, and an eventual foamed edge is integralized with the diaphragm.

Abstract: Synthetic resin is extruded through a die on a window panel along its peripheral portion to form a resin frame having a specific shape; air is blown to a lip portion extending from the resin frame toward the outer peripheral side of the window panel to maintain or change the shape of the resin frame, and the resin frame is solidified to connect integrally with the window panel.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive method and apparatus for molding a peripheral frame around a sheet or grid of thermoplastic material to produce a framed panel. A peripheral frame, preferably of structural foam or the like, is injection molded about a thermoplastic sheet or grid of panel-forming material which has been previously drawn or stretched at a temperature which orients the molecules of the polymer, i.e., below the glass transition temperature of the polymer, T.sub.g. Either during the frame molding process, or subsequent thereto, the panel-forming material is heated sufficiently to cause the material to shrink or revert toward its prestretched condition so as to tension the panel-forming material within the frame. Elastomeric sealing means are disclosed for sealing the mold during injection of the frame-forming material and locator fingers are provided to position a grid-like panel-forming material prior to initiation of the molding process.

Abstract: In order to prevent the formation of flash on a gasket used to seal a filter element when the filter element is mounted in a housing to filter a fluid, such as air for an internal combustion engine, a molding method and apparatus utilizes a pair of mold components which abut along a mold line and define a cavity for forming the gasket. As the expandable material expands to fill the cavity and form the gasket, a portion of the material adjacent the mold line is received in an annular groove in one of the mold components so that flash is not formed at the mold line. One of the mold components also has an upwardly sloping ramp surface so that air and gas move along the ramp surface as the material expands and does not become trapped in the cavity, thus avoiding defects and blemishes in the gasket due to trapped air bubbles.

Abstract: A recyclable seal is formed on the surface of a climate control system door by placing the door into a mold having channels for receiving a foammelt, forming the foammelt by melting a solid sealant material and mixing a foaming agent therewith, supplying the foammelt mixture under a predetermined pressure to the mold so as to flow through the channels and through openings in the door to form an interconnected seal on opposite sides thereof, venting the channels along substantially the entire length thereof so as to maintain a relatively low differential pressure across the foammelt mixture to force the foaming agent to a center section of the seal so that a gas pocket is formed therein, and cooling the mold while supplying the foammelt mixture thereto.

Abstract: A method of forming a windshield molding which drains rainwater smoothly through the rainwater groove provided at necessary sections and having different depth in the longitudinal direction for better drainage and which can be produced simply and continuously as a single molding without the addition of cutting or other processes.

Abstract: A method for making a novel, relatively low-cost loudspeaker cone assembly with an integral suspension rim. The method is for making a cone assembly wherein a cone body having an outer free edge is placed within an open female mold having an annular channel configured to form the suspension rim with the free edge of the cone exposed to the channel. A predetermined quantity of liquid plastic is deposited into the channel of the open mold. Next, the mold is substantially closed by a male die to seal the cone body adjacent its outer free edge. The liquid plastic is then cured under specific pressure and temperature conditions, over a selected interval, so that the resulting annular suspension rim is integrally impregnated into the free outer edge of the cone body and forms high density closed-cell outer skin surfaces in an integral sandwich construction with a low density closed-cell inner core, thereby providing improved flexibility, strength and durability.

Abstract: This invention concerns a device used in the process of manufacturing an automobile pane 1 equipped with a polymer frame 52 placed on the edge of the pane 1. The frame 52 is extruded onto the pane 1 which can be moved by means of a suitable support in such a way that the edge of the pane travels through a recess in an extrusion head 25 and 40. The recess of the extrusion head 40 preferably includes a U-shaped jaw 41 straddling the edge of the pane. At the front extremity of the two half-jaws of the U-shaped jaw 41 there are disposed sealing ledges or shoes 42 and 43 which are movable perpendicularly to the surfaces of the pane and which, during extrusion, bear upon the surfaces of the pane. Alternatively, the extrusion head can include a fixed jaw where the sealing ledges or shoes slideably and sealingly contact the plate.

Abstract: A method is utilized in which, when approaching the corner, a nozzle is rotated from a position with a nozzle slot positioned essentially transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the edge strip section in the direction of a position with a nozzle slot positioned in parallel to the median line of the corner area and, during the subsequent removal from the corner, continuously in the direction of a position with a nozzle slot positioned essentially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the present edge strip section. As a result, an edge strip, which has no interruptions and is acute-angled in the corner areas conforming to the surface, can be applied in one operation. The method can be employed, for example, in applying an adhesive bead to a vehicle window pane to be glued into a vehicle body opening.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a platelike article having a molding formed on a peripheral edge thereof, using an extrusion die having a cavity for supplying a molding material to the peripheral edge. The peripheral edge has a straight portion and a curved corner portion. The cavity has first and second cavity portions.