Abstract: A process and device for manufacturing a composite building panel of the type comprising a facing layer made from a plurality of facing elements, such as brick slices or stone slices for example, retained in a spaced apart relationship, and a magnetically attractible particulate material disposed between the facing elements to imitate mortar. A rigid backing layer is provided, spaced from the spacing layer, the space between the facing and backing layers being filled with an insulation/bonding layer. The device for use in manufacturing the building panel comprises a facing element holder in the form of a structure with a plurality of recesses for receiving therein facing elements, also including spacers between recesses in order to maintain the facing elements in a spaced apart relationship. Ceramic magnets are provided on the spacers for retaining temporarily thereto the particulate material against gravity, until the insulation/bonding layer is built which retains all the elements of the panel together.

Abstract: Device for placing films with a specific format in a machine for moulding an object, said films designed to at least partly coat the lateral surface and one extremity face of said object. This device includes:a first magazine (7) containing a plurality of first films (8) each intended to coat one extremity face of said object,a second magazine (9) containing a plurality of second films (10) each intended to coat the lateral surface of said object,a member (14) having an external shape corresponding to that of the object to be coated and able to take from said first (7) and second (9) magazines first (8) and second (10) films,first (24,35) and second (21,36) means to apply and keep in place said first (8) and second (10) films against said member (14), andmeans (27,28) to convey said taking member (14) from the matrix (6) of said machine.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the production of bristle articles include introducing the plastic bristles in the form of individual bristles or bristle strands through channels and sleeves extending the latter in to a mould for the bristle carrier, followed by thermal melting on their end located on the mould for formation of a thickened portion and the thickened portion on the bristle ends formed during melting is then sealingly engaged on the opening of the sleeve projecting into the mould. During the filling of the mould, the bristles and sleeve are kept in position within the same and the sleeve and the thickened portion on the bristle end tightly engaging against the opening of the sleeve are enveloped by the bristle carrier material during mould filling and then the sleeve is removed from the bristle carrier.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making multiconductor electrical cable termination assembly and method of making the same having an integral structural combination of a multiconductor electrical cable, a plurality of electrical contacts, and a housing part that is molded about at least a portion of each of the contacts and a portion of the cable. Each contact forms a function with a respective conductor of the cable, and the integral housing part is molded with the assistance of a mold core under elevated temperature and pressure conditions so that each of the junctions is fully encapsulated by the molded body part to create a hermetically sealed junction zone which is free of air, moisture, oxygen, and other like deleterious contaminants, and which helps to prevent the contamination of the function when the cable termination assembly is utilized in a hostile environment.

Abstract: Blocks with a casing composed of upper and lower parts are produced by inserting the upper and lower parts in an inserting device above and below pushing elements between upper and lower pressing dies of a press, displacing by the pushing elements the lower part in a chamber of a mold towards the lower pressing die and the upper part towards the upper pressing die with self-releasable holding on the latter, withdrawing the inserting device from a pressing region between the upper and lower pressing dies, and cyclically repeating these steps in synchronism with a working stroke of the press.

Abstract: A mold for injection molding including a cylindrical outer mold and a columnar inner mold. The inner mold is provided, on its external circumferential surface, with a large number of tooth-shaped grooves extending in the axial direction thereof, and it is placed inside the outer mold to define an annular cavity between the external circumferential surface of the inner mold and the internal circumferential surface of the outer mold. The outer mold is provided with a plurality of runners extending axially near the internal circumferential surface. The runners are arranged at regular annular intervals along the circumference of the outer mold. Furthermore, slit-shaped gates are formed along the full length of the runners, the gates opening into the internal circumferential surface of the outer mold, in such a way that the inflow of molten molding material flowing from each runner into the cavity is gradually reduced along the runner from the upstream side towards the downstream end.

Abstract: A device for producing a plastic blown three-handled container uses a blow mold comprising two mold halves which can be moved towards one another. In the lower region of each mold half a partial handle shell with a wall region is inserted and a groove is provided for the external handles of the three-handled container. The device has a sliding bar for each mold half, the face of which forms at least one part of the blow mold wall when slid into position. The wall region of each partial handle shell extends to the center line of the container. Each partial handle shell has a half of a central handle, which is formed as a half channel, the edges of which extend to the center line of the container. Each sliding bar has a recess for one half of a central handle, and the face of each sliding bar forms the mold wall in the space between the mold halves.

Abstract: A method for connecting ends of a weather strip made of a rubber material and composed of a base portion and a tubular sealing portion having two chambers which are separated by a rib, includes the steps of inserting each of both ends of a core, which have such a cross-sectional shape as to fill an outward chamber of the two chambers of the tubular sealing portion and press the rib on the base portion, into the outward chamber of each of the ends of the weather strip so that the ends of the weather strip are coupled by the core, the ends of the weather strip, which are coupled by the core are set within a cavity of a mold, a rubber material is poured into the cavity, and the core is removed from the ends of the weather strip after molding.

Abstract: A pinch valve is fabricated by providing an elongated tubular housing with a cut-back portion at an outlet end, applying adhesive to the cut back portion, with a ring around the cut-back portion, placing the housing and ring in a mold and heating all three, providing a core rod inside the housing and forcing an elastomer into the space between the core rod and the housing and between the housing and the ring, curing the elastomer and cooling everything to allow the ring to thermally contract to engage the elastomer between the housing and the ring.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying marking to the outside surface of an outer jacket of a cable assembly including a cable having flat cable sections and sections where the conductors are not held. The apparatus includes a supply station for providing a length of the cable, a take up station for taking up the completed cable assembly, and a driver for moving the cable toward the take up station. The apparatus also includes a flat cable section detector adjacent the supply station for marking a flat cable section with an implant, and an extruder positioned downstream of the flat cable section detector for providing the outer jacket about the cable and the implant. The apparatus further includes an implant detector disposed downstream of the extruder for detecting the passage of the implant, and a printer located between the implant detector and the take up station and which is responsive to the implant detector for marking the location of a flat cable section on the outside surface of the outer jacket.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for the manufacture of integral roller door structures of any desired length and width, and comprising longitudinally juxtaposed slats separated by integral hinge formations. Such a structure having slats of any desired length can be produced by a semi continuous moulding process in which a molten plastics material and a foaming agent are injected into a mould, the part of the structure so formed being allowed to solidify before removing the solidified structure partially from the mould, then closing mould about the remaining portion of the structure, thereafter moulding a further part of the structure within the mould onto the remaining portion of the previously moulded part and repeating the cycle as often as required.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for manufacturing a flechette load, a series of operative steps are carried out to produce a matrix-supported load of flechettes held in a desired array. First, a load of flechettes are mounted by a die end cap in a desired array in which at least the trailing end portions thereof are exposed and disposed in closely spaced side-by-side relation. Next, the die end cap is assembled to a die body such that at least the exposed trailing end portions of the flechettes are placed in the mold cavity of the assembled die. A mixture of expandable thermoplastic beads and, preferably, a bond weakening agent is also placed in the mold cavity with the mixture surrounding the exposed trailing end portions of the fletchettes therein. Finally, the mixture is heated so as to produce in the mold cavity directly on and about the exposed trailing end portions of the flechettes a matrix in the form of a solid foam body of a thermoplastic foam material.

Abstract: A top air nozzle for blowing water off a washed moving vehicle in a car wash includes a unit nozzle housing of molded plastic material having an arcuate top wall, laterally diverging side walls, a pair of laterally spaced mount blocks, an upright rear wall, an upper front wall portion inclined downwardly and outwardly of the rear wall and terminating in a lower front wall portion inclined downwardly and inwardly toward the rear wall. The walls and wall portions define an air chamber of laterally increasing width from its top with the rear wall, lower front wall portion and side walls defining a laterally elongated throated air outlet. A plurality of spaced threaded insert fasteners arranged in a circle are molded, interlocked and enclosed within one of the upper front wall portion and rear wall. A plurality of spaced fasteners are arranged in a row, are molded, interlocked and enclosed within each mount block.

Abstract: A device for resin sealing semiconductor devices includes a pair of chase blocks having cavities for holding semiconductor devices, a press machine for pressing the chase blocks against each other through a pair of press surfaces, a plurality of support members for holding the chase blocks over the respective press surfaces of the press machine and undergoing elastic compressive deformation during the press operation of the press machine, and a plastic injector for injecting plastic into the cavities in the chase blocks.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting up a concrete form for the subsequent forming of a concrete member therein. The apparatus for setting up the concrete form includes a deck brush for cleaning the deck portions of an elongated concrete form, stem brushes for cleaning the stem portions of the concrete form, nozzles for spraying pressurized lubrication fluid onto the form, strand pulling and placing devices for placing reinforcing strands in the stem portions of the concrete form, rams for depressing the strands down into the stem portions after tensioning thereof, and a deck reinforcing material dispensing system which simultaneously straightens and dispenses deck wire onto the deck portion of the concrete form.

Abstract: For continuous production of block members consisting of outer block elements (2) having an intermediate layer (4) of a binding material, especially lightweight concrete building blocks with a heat insulating intermediate layer of foamed polyurethane, a conveyor is used which has a chain (8) of L-shaped plate members (10) consisting of a carrier plate (14) and another plate portion (16) projecting outwards therefrom. The block elements are placed in spaced pairs on the carrier plate, and the intermediate space is filled with foam material at a dosing station (28). Because of the L-shape of the plate members (10) the block elements (2) may easily be supplied onto the chain as this passes a sprocket wheel (18), and the block elements may be fed to the conveyor during continuous movement of the chain.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a composite styled wheel of the type including a metallic disc and rim and an ornamental plastic overlay permanently affixed to the disc. A disc and rim subassembly is placed in a mold. A retainer is formed as a separate part and releasable secured in the mold. A reactive plastic liquid mixture is injected into the mold cavity and the retainer is engulfed in the plastic material and permanently secured to the plastic overlay.

Abstract: A glass laminated structure includes a core of curable flowable material sandwiched between first and second glass panels. A pair of frame members sealed to the panels with an ultraviolet curing adhesive overlap marginal portions of the panels so that an overlapping portion of the core abuts the peripheral edges of the panels to absorb stress and inhibit delamination. The laminating apparatus includes platens with vacuum ports for securing the panels to the platens without excessive panel deformation, recessed portions for proper frame member alignment, and elastomeric seals supplanting the usual vacuum grease. The methodology proceeds by retaining the glass panels and frame members in position using the platens, and sealing the frame members to the panels. Then, the curable flowable material is introduced so that it flows between the frame members to abut the peripheral edges of the glass panels.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a first female mold member defining a mold cavity for receiving a plastisol skin or layer. A second mold member or slide is positioned with a surface thereon contiguous with the surface of the mold cavity. The surface of the second mold member receives and holds thereon a portion of the plastisol skin extending from the mold cavity. A third mold member, such as a mold core, positions a rigid insert in the mold cavity with an insert surface or edge adjacent the portion of the plastisol skin on the second mold member. The second mold member includes passages for directing fluid pressure against the portion of skin thereon to fold it over the adjacent insert edge. A fourth mold member, such as a mold lid, is movable toward the second and third mold members for pressing the folded-over skin against the insert during foam formation between the skin and insert.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for producing reinforcements, intended for construction purposes, of reinforced concrete plates for prefabricated ceilings, without manual aid. The apparatus comprises a straightening and cutting device 1 for the transverse rods 22 of the reinforcement having a transverse rod outlet path 4, a displacement apparatus 46 and a transverse rod magazine 7; a straightening, cutting and bending device 2 for the longitudinal rods 23 having a longitudinal rod outlet path 5; and a combination device 3 for producing the lattice girders 24, having a lattice girder outlet path 6 and a lattice girder magazine 8. With the aid of the transverse rod magazine 7 and two insertion robots 9 and 10 that are displaceable on rails 67, the reinforcement can be inserted and positioned under electronic control into the form 18 that is arranged on a pallet 15 and is moved through the apparatus on a travel path 13.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a conveyor belt made of urethane having reinforcement embedded therein which reinforcement permits the stretching of the belt under controlled conditions. The reinforcement consists of a fabric or a plurality of aligned strands that are embedded in the urethane body of the belt proper that allow for a controlled stretch in the conveyor belt until such fabric or cords limit the stretching of such belt.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for making a plastics pipe fitting or pipe coupling by injection-molding the plastics pipe fitting or coupling body, injection-molding at least one sealing ring separately but substantially simultaneously, and bringing the body and sealing ring together directly after the molding while these components are still in a hot as-molded state, so that a direct thermal bond is formed between them comprises respective injection-molding cavities for the body and sealing ring, and a reversible support for carrying the sealing ring out of its mold and into contact with the molded body. The respective molds are opened and the components are not stripped but are brought together for bonding while still in position on respective mold members, thereby eliminating intermediate handling and ensuring that the molded components remain clean and of accurate shape and dimension as they are brought together.

Abstract: A mold assembly for manufacturing composite plastic products includes a mold cavity part and a lid, which is joined to form a cavity for foam precursors. The precursors expand in the cavity in a known manner to fill the cavity with a suitable layer of foamed material, such as foamed urethane. The mold cavity supports an exterior shell and the lid supports an insert for reinforcing a finished composite product. A sleeve is integrally formed on the preformed shell and it in turn is located within an access port formed through wall of the cavity part to define a slideway for receipt of a pour head extension. The extension is selectively clamped and unclamped with respect to the shell sleeve by an inflatable seal clamp which is formed as an annular ring with a pressurizable passage connected to a source of selectively applied pressure.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus wherein an insert, preferably made of plastic and preferably allowing a melt-on bonding with the tubes and whose floor has a traversing opening for each tube, is inserted into the first part of the injection mold (top mold or bottom mold) as a positioning element for the tubes in such a manner that the insert is at least partially locked or secured into the first part of the injection mold. A tube is then placed in each opening of the insert. A mandrel is then placed in each tube, whereupon the injection mold is locked in such a manner that, if necessary, the mandrels are locked into the second part of the injection mold (bottom mold or top mold). A molten thermoplastic material is then injected, via a sprue provided in the injection mold, into a cavity formed by the injection mold, the insert and the tube ends.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for producing a powder metal part having a plurality of cavities. The method involves introducing a metal powder and an apparatus into a mold, the apparatus being made of a plurality of solid pieces which are in the shape of the cavities to be formed. The pieces are joined together by joining means and are positioned relative to each other by adjusting means so that the cavities formed therefrom are equally spaced about the center of the part. The apparatus is then removed from the mold, and the powder is then isostatically pressed in the mold to produce a green part which is then sintered to form the final part having the cavities.

Abstract: A body manufacturing system for manufacturing bodies for vans, trailers, trucks and the like comprises; a molding station, a glass fibre applicator, a longitudinal guide associated with each mold for guiding the glass fibre applicator along the length of each mold, a transfer device adapted to support the applicator and transport it along said guide path from one mold to another, an insert locating device for inserting side wall, end wall and roof inserts into the molds, an extraction device for extracting the molded body from the mold in which it is formed, a trimming station, a transporter for transporting the molded bodies from the mold in which they are formed to said trimming station, trimming devices in said trimming station for trimming said body to the required proportions and contour, a floor locating system for locating a floor in the upwardly open end of the body located in the trimming station to form a finished body and a righting mechanism for supporting the molded body and operable to turn it r

Abstract: A differential pressure thermoforming machine has a female mold with a female mold cavity, and an opposing mold, with a mold closing portion cooperable therewith. A foam injection head is perimetrally separated from the mold closing portion and is provided on the opposing mold. When the molds are initially closed, a differential pressure is created in the molds to cause the heated plastic sheet to move into contact with the mold cavity and form a configured pocket in the sheet. Mechanism is provided for releasing the plastic sheet from the carriage in which it has been moved between the molds, after the molding operation, to the cavity in the female mold, after which the molds are restored to spread-apart position.

Abstract: A taxidermy mold (10) is disclosed which includes an eye socket recess (13) into which an artificial eye (20) is inserted. Eye (20) is held in mold (10) while a hardenable liquid foam is poured into mold (10) to create a taxidermy form (30) having a molded eye therein. The eye (20) is held within the eye socket recess (13) during molding by means of an adhesive which separates from the eye (20) and remains in eye socket recess (13) when mold (10) is removed from the taxidermy form (30). It is therefore unnecessary to provide an additional step of cleaning the adhesive from the eye (20) after molding is completed.

Abstract: Method for making magnetic rolls having a plurality of magnets integrally set fast with a retaining member at stated portions of the periphery of a roll shaft thereby forming a magnetic force generating part, in which the retaining member is made from a rigid synthetic resin or resin foam, and optionally having a strain absorbing groove at a portion outside of said magnetic force generating part are provided.

Abstract: Continuous strips of a first material, e.g., elastic strips, are continuously supplied to flexible strip supports in a supply zone while the strip supports are in a linear configuration. The strip supports are carried on respective transfer members which are mounted on a rotatable support so that individual transfer members follow a closed (orbital) path upon rotation of the support. The continuous strips are cut into discrete strips adhered to respective flexible strip supports whose configuration, and that of the discrete strips adhered thereto, is then changed to a desired curvilinear configuration. The transfer members are then brought into transfer contact in a transfer zone with a moving web of second material, which may comprise the backing sheet of a disposable diaper construction, and the curvilinear strips are transferred to the web.

Abstract: A system for mounting a gear member having gear teeth tilted in one direction onto a core pin of a mold. The gear member is a part of a drive gear member that rotates a pick-up spindle of a used ribbon in a cassette. The gear forms a center hole having a rim that has at least three keys that are adapted to slide upon at least three keyways formed by the core pin. The keys are positioned at such angular distance that a mirror image of the metal key member and the keys would not be adapted to be received by the keyways of the core pin.

Abstract: A taxidermy mold is disclosed which includes an eye socket recess (13) into which an artificial eye (20) is inserted and locked into position. Locking takes place by means of two diametrically opposed lugs (14) and (15) which mate with two diametrically opposed notches (26) and (27) in artificial eye (20). Alignment is maintained while a hardenable liquid foam is poured into the mold to create a taxidermy form (30) having molded eyes therein.

Abstract: A device and a method for transferring inserts into a mold which has at least one insert receiving cavity. Included in the device are an insert positioner and an insert actuator. The insert positioner includes a transfer plate, which has a mold face with at least one insert transfer channel aperture which opens into an insert transfer cavity. Included in the insert actuator are an actuator plate, and a plate actuator. The actuator plate has at least one actuator pin extending therefrom. The actuator plate and the transfer plate are connected to so that each of the actuator pins is substantially axially aligned with the central axis of an insert transfer channel. For moving the inserts into the mold the plate actuator is adapted to move the acutator plate toward the transfer plate and thereby convey each actuator pin at least partially through each corresponding insert transfer channel. The device is adapted for operation by hand.

Abstract: A sample mounting system includes a coupon holder having a plurality of apertures defining in part mold cavities for supporting a plurality of printed circuit board coupons on the holder. A removable mold is also provided and engages the coupon holder to define mold cavities into which molding resin is poured. The mold is then removed from the coupon holder which is secured in an annular stop ring and mounted to a polishing machine for polishing coupons molded in place with respect to the holder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming insulated concrete blocks in which at least two and preferably three concrete blocks are fed concurrently to the inlet end of the apparatus having a pair of opposed, continuous upper and lower conveyors for concurrently passing said blocks through the apparatus, and a foam injection system for delivering foam to the cavity or cavities formed between the blocks, wherein continuous strips of an impermeable material such as polyfilm are fed to bottom, ends and upper sides of the cavity or cavities to form an impermeable barrier between the foam and conveyors to substantially prevent escape of said foam from the said cavity or cavities. Former plates secured to end frames carried by the lower conveyor and former plates secured to transverse segments comprising the upper and lower conveyors interact with the former plates secured to end frames to provide a desired shape to the foam insulation.

Abstract: Apparatus for high volume preparation of cross-sectional specimens of printed circuit boards for microscopic examination, including a method and apparatus for precision mounting of a large number of such cross sections in a single molding sequence for simultaneous polishing of such cross sections in a single polishing operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to insulated pipe and methods and apparatus for making the same. There has been difficulty in placing foamable insulating materials in the narrow elongated space between a casing pipe and a core pipe. According to the instant invention, a miniaturized mix head is inserted in this elongated space. Constituents of the foamable insulating material are simultaneously mixed and disseminated by the mix head in a manner to create a moving foam front which displaces air within the elongated space and permits the formation of a layer uniform, low density insulating material therein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing railway switch-point concrete sleeper blocks of varying lengths and having different number of attachment means located in mutually different positions for the attachment of rails. A plurality of steel matrix plates 102 whose respective lengths correspond to the desired lengths of the various sleeper blocks and which exhibit detachably mounted dowels 109 are placed end to end in an elongate mould bed with the dowels facing upwardly, whereafter reinforcing lines rods 5 are tensioned and concrete is poured into the mould bed and permitted to harden. The thus formed coherent concrete body is then removed from the mould and the matrix plates removed with the dowels remaining cast in the concrete block. The concrete body is then cut into sleeper blocks of desired length. The dowels are accurately mounted in predetermined positions in frame members affixed to the matrix plates.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing rigid frame building elements filled with hard foam plastic, said method comprising the use of prefabricated, rigid, dimensionally stable, hollow skeleton frames, the hollow interior spaces of said skeleton frames are foamed and filled with closed cell hard foam plastic serving as heat insulation, and the elements are subjected in a press to compression pressure which overrules the foaming pressured exerted on the frame of an element from inside. For continuous-action manufacture, the used press is a (known as such on the basis of size presses) continuous-action press machine whose lower frame is equipped with lower conveyor means (4) and upper frame with upper conveyor means (5), said conveyor means confining between themselves a conveying gap, in which the passing elements are maintained subjected to compression pressure by means of pressure members (7) carried by said conveyor means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a taxidermy mannikin mold and molding method for making a mannikin which has eyes insert-molded therein in proper position and rotational orientation and which has proper eye-surrounding anatomical surface features. The mold cavity has therein eye socket recesses each of which is immediately surrounded by a correctly contoured surface having reference indicia marking.

Abstract: A tile holding device for presetting tiles comprises strip-shaped core members attachable to the inner surface of a form panel as arranged in parallel at a required spacing, long joint members made of elastic material and each mountable on the core member, and short joint members made of elastic material and to be arranged between and joined to each two adjacent long joint members. Preferably, the long joint member comprises a mounting portion in the form of an outwardly open channel, an inward projection projecting inward from the center of width of the mounting portion and having a specified height for forming a long joint, and a side projection projecting sidewise from each side of the inner end of the inward projection for engaging tiles.

Abstract: A method for insulating a water heater with foamed insulation comprises inflating a tube in the cavity between the shell and the tank to define a boundary for the cavity into which the insulating material is injected. The device is deflated after the foamed insulation has set in the cavity. Apparatus for carrying out such method is provided.

Abstract: A molding method and apparatus in which an insert part is supported in a mold cavity by a pin. The pin is withdrawn when the resin pressure in the mold exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing an insulated connection between a pair of insulated electrical cables by means of curing uncured insulation wrapped around joined conductors in the cables. The apparatus comprises a multiple part mold assembly having a cylindrical cavity, mechanisms for heating and cooling the mold parts and an assembly for creating a radially inwardly directed, substantially constant pressure on the curing insulation while allowing radial expansion and contraction of the insulation and mold parts during heating and cooling. The pressure-creating assembly comprises a pair of rectilinear power devices and a pair of cables wrapped around the mold parts and tensioned by the power devices, this assembly applying a radially inwardly directed, equal and substantially constant force to the mold parts. Preferably, the mold assembly comprises three equal parts, each defining one-third of a cylindrical body and each having rollers on the outer surface for receiving the cables therein.

Abstract: A mould and method for the manufacture of a length of plastic tube within which a reinforcing wire coil is embedded, the toothed-belt-like inner side of the tube being covered by a fabric cover, the mould comprising a mould core having axial teeth, tooth notches therebetween and a mould sleeve spaced therearound. The mould core, over which the sleeve-shaped fabric cover is first of all placed, whereupon the wire coil is wound thereon, forms, with the mould sleeve, a mould cavity having the shape of a cylindrical ring, the plastic being introduced axially into the mould cavity from one end. At a face end the mould core has an non-toothed mould core portion which projects axially beyond the end of the teeth and has a holding surface, the diameter of which is reduced down to the diameter of the tooth notches.

Abstract: A method of making a glass laminated structure comprising retaining first and second glass panels against first and second platens respectively, using differential fluid pressure. The panels are held in spaced, generally parallel relationship and a curable flowable material is introduced into the space between the panels. The flowable material is then cured to provide the glass laminated structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for sequentially feeding a plurality of flow rate control tubes into containers which are subsequently used in gravity flow post-mix beverage dispensers, including a vertical feed hopper containing a plurality of flow rate control tubes, a feeder chute positioned below or at the bottom of the hopper for receiving the tubes single file, and a reciprocating pusher member which enters the lowermost tube and carries it horizontally from the dispensing station at the bottom of the chute into an aperture in a pliable plastic container which is transported along a conveyor transversely to the direction of the movement of the pusher member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing an operation on a plurality of electrical cords with a pair of terminal blades attached to each cord. The apparatus comprises a plurality of carriers for receiving a plurality of electrical cords with a pair of terminal blades attached to each cord. Each of the carriers comprises a frame member having first and second sides opposed to each other. The first side has a plurality of pairs of recesses therein, each of the pairs of recesses receiving a pair of the terminal blades and securing members secure the terminal blades in the recesses. The second side has a plurality of cord inserting grooves, each of the grooves receiving one of the cords therein and a cord chuck retains the cord in the groove. The cord chuck is automatically operated. First, second, third and fourth side conveyors transport the carrier to various positions wherein manufacturing operations are performed at each of these positions.

Abstract: A cord tension device for use in plug making machine for forming a plug and a cord protector integrally on one end of electric cord. The plug making machine has a mold device having a plurality of mold cavities for receiving the cord ends and a holding device for holding the plug terminals and cord ends in the right places within the mold device. The cord tension device has a clamp device which is adapted to clamp the cord portion projecting out of the mold device and a driving device adapted to drive the clamp device away from the mold device thereby to impart a tension to the cords received by the mold device. In consequence, the cord ends are located and set correctly along the axes of the mold cavities under application of tension, so that the cord protector is formed to have a uniform thickness distribution in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: In terminating a ribbon which comprises an array of lightguide fibers, a substrate having a plurality of parallel grooves is positioned in a nest and supported at its end portions after which an end portion of the ribbon is moved longitudinally to cause the fibers to be separated by a comb-like device adjacent one end of the nest after which the ribbon is secured with a clamp adjacent the other end of the nest. Another substrate having aligned grooves is placed over the fibers so that the fibers are held in channels formed by the opposing grooves after which the assembly of substrates and fibers are secured together with a temporary clamp which applies compressive forces to end portions of the assembly along a longitudinal centerline of the assembly. Then a vise which includes jaws having parallel surfaces for engaging the substrate is moved toward the assembly to position a lower jaw under the lower substrate and an upper jaw above the upper substrate.