Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing plate-like members whereby shape defects in the plate-like members can be prevented to increase production yield and a laminate for use in the method of manufacturing plate-like members.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a decorative material, including: a preparation step of preparing sheet printed matters each including a substrate and a picture layer on one surface of the substrate and a roll of a transparent resin film having a first surface and a second surface opposing to each other, the first surface having a pattern of protrusions and depressions, the second surface having a pattern of protrusions and depressions that is shallower than the pattern of protrusions and depressions on the first surface; an application step of winding off the transparent resin film from the roll of a transparent resin film and applying an adhesive to the second surface of the transparent resin film; and a bonding step of bonding the second surface of the transparent resin film and the picture layer of each of the sheet printed matters with the adhesive.

Abstract: A method for making an expansion wall is provided. The method can include applying a matrix to a first ply and applying an expansion element to the surface of the matrix. A second ply is applied over the first ply to trap the matrix and expansion element therebetween. The applied expansion element is entrained into the applied matrix to provide an expansion material that is configured to expand to, and solidify in, an expanded condition upon activation.

Abstract: A method for forming a textile strap and the resulting textile strap includes forming a textile matrix by stacking in alternating order at least one first material layer on at least one second material layer. The at least one first material layer is bonded to the at least one second material layer in a manner to fix the at least one first material layer to the at least one second material layer. A plurality of apertures are cut into the formed textile matrix. The apertures are cut in from an edge of the textile matrix inward such that the resulting textile matrix with defined apertures is predictably flexible in each of two directions. The resulting textile matrix with defined apertures is sheathed in a formed stretch outer layer configured to substantially enclose the resulting textile matrix with defined apertures. The stretch outer layer is bonded to the textile matrix.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to forming methods, systems, apparatuses and resulting displays that represent improvements in various key areas. The disclosed methods, systems and apparatuses can include a backing configured to support the glass substrate. In one embodiment, the backing can comprise a plurality of linkages. The one or more of the plurality of linkages are selectively moveable to interface with and correspond to a radius of curvature of the curved portion of the glass substrate. However, other embodiments contemplate segments, mesh or other construction for the backing.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of preparing a composite wood panel is provided herein which includes: providing a flat core formed of cellulosic material having opposing top and bottom faces, wherein a density profile is defined across the core representing density of the core at different locations between the top and bottom faces, the density profile including a first density profile portion extending from the bottom face towards the top face and including a first maximum density, a second density profile portion extending from the top face towards the bottom face and including a second maximum density, and a third density profile portion extending between, and connecting, the first and second density profile portions; removing the top face, and an adjacent layer, of the core to remove the second maximum density and to define an exposed face; and, adhering, using an adhesive, a veneer to the exposed face.

Abstract: A sheet attaching apparatus includes a sheet attaching section that attaches a sheet to a workpiece, and a sheet cutting section that cuts off the sheet from the workpiece along an outer edge. The sheet cutting section includes a chuck table that holds the workpiece, a sheet holding section that detachably holds a peripheral portion of the sheet, a cutting section that cuts the sheet along the outer edge of the workpiece, and a sheet accommodating section that accommodates an unnecessary part of the sheet cut and dropped due to release of holding by the sheet holding section.

Abstract: A bonding method includes attracting and holding a first substrate by using a first holder; attracting and holding a second substrate by using a second holder; and forming a combined substrate by moving the first holder and the second holder relative to each other to bring the first substrate and the second substrate into contact with each other. The bonding method includes heating the first substrate and the second substrate or the combined substrate; and cooling the heated combined substrate by using a cooling unit. In the cooling, bending of the combined substrate is controlled by forming a temperature difference in the combined substrate.

Abstract: A card manufacturing system includes a locating device and a separation device. A laminate sheet comprising a plurality of cards is received by the locating device and is imaged using first and second imaging modalities. The first imaging modality identifies a location of each of the plurality of information carrying cards within the laminate sheet and the second imaging modality images at least one graphic formed on a surface of the laminate sheet. A position of the at least one graphic with respect to at least one information carrying card is determined and the plurality of cards are removed from the laminate sheet using information corresponding to the location of each of the plurality of information carrying cards when the position of the at least one graphic with respect to the information carrying cards is within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A display device includes a window, a display module, a protection film, a circuit board, a first area adhesive member, and a second area adhesive member. The window includes a first area providing a front surface and a second area bent from the first area to provide a side surface. The display module includes a first portion coupled to the window and a second portion extending from the first portion. The protection film includes a first film portion corresponding to the first portion and a second film portion corresponding to the second portion, and is disposed below the display module. The first area adhesive member couples the first portion and the first film portion. The second area adhesive member couples the second portion and the second film portion, and has an elastic modulus greater than that of the first area adhesive member. The circuit board is coupled to the second portion.

Abstract: There is provided an automated removal apparatus for selectively removing one or more trimmed portions of a laminated ply in a ply-by-ply fabrication process. The automated removal apparatus includes a rotatable reel having a plurality of retractable vacuum panels attached around the rotatable reel. Each retractable vacuum panel has one or more retractable vacuum pad assemblies, and each retractable vacuum pad assembly has a vacuum pad with a vacuum port and a self-sealing valve. The automated removal apparatus further includes actuator assemblies attached to the plurality of retractable vacuum panels, friction reducing elements attached around the rotatable reel, a drive assembly attached to the rotatable reel, and a pneumatic system attached to the rotatable reel and including a valve manifold operable to control an air flow to the actuator assemblies and to one or more vacuum generators to generate a vacuum flow.

Abstract: A touch panel, a touch display panel, and an attaching method of a glass cover are provided. The touch panel includes a touch control layer provided with an adhesive layer on an upper surface, and a glass cover disposed on the touch control layer and connected to the touch control layer by the adhesive layer; wherein a side of the glass cover facing the touch control layer provided with an ink layer, a plurality of meshes is disposed on the ink layer allowing ultraviolet light to pass through to irradiate and cure the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a trim part includes the following steps: generating a surface covering, wherein a knitted semi-finished product is generated on a flat knitting machine; the knitted semi-finished product is washed; the washed knitted semi-finished product is heat set; and laminating, in particular press-laminating or compression-laminating, the generated surface covering onto a carrier part.

Abstract: Provided are a method of collectively preparing moisture-permeable waterproof clothing and clothing prepared thereby. The method includes a step of cutting a fabric substrate and a film into a plurality of pieces, wherein the plurality of pieces includes at least a first and second group, wherein the first group includes a first substrate and film, and the second group includes a second substrate and film; a step of forming a first laminate by processing the first group; a step of forming a second laminate by processing the second group; a step of forming a seam by connecting the first and second substrate; a step of covering a seam area with the second film and then covering the second film with the first film; and a step of finally laminating the first and the second laminate along with the seam.

Abstract: A method for initiating separation of a first layer from a second layer of a multilayer composite structure having a free edge, the method includes steps of securing the multilayer composite structure to a work surface; and applying cyclic pressure to at least a portion of the free edge of the multilayer composite structure.

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a cover glass including a flat portion and a curved portion adjacent to the flat portion, a decorative film which is disposed on the cover glass and in which a plurality of holes overlapping the curved portion is defined, and a printing layer disposed on the decorative film and covering the plurality of holes.

Abstract: A preparation process of spunlace intertwining type recycled cow leather comprises a material preparation process, a cow leather fiber web forming process, as well as a mixed fiber web forming process, an overlapped web forming process, a base fabric manufacturing process and a cow leather finished product manufacturing process which are sequentially arranged according to a preparation process flow; the base fabric manufacturing process comprises a buffing process, a single-side immersion treatment process and an ironing process which are sequentially arranged for manufacturing the overlapped web into the base fabric; and the single-side immersion treatment process comprises the steps of subjecting a single side of the base fabric to single-side coating treatment of the water-based PU material or the oil-based PU material by adopting an inverted feeding device and using a water-based PU material or an oil-based PU material as a coating so as to form a single-side permeable immersion layer of the base fabric.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for manufacturing connecting members for connecting an aircraft wing to a center wing box, using preforms. The method involves a step of manufacturing at least one preform made of composite material forming the connecting member, and a step of assembling the preform or preforms by heat treatment to form the connecting member. The manufacturing method makes it possible, simply and quickly, to manufacture a connecting member that contributes to the connection between a center wing box of an aircraft and a wing of the aircraft.

Abstract: A flexible display device includes a base film, a display panel on the base film, a protective film on a surface of the display panel away from the base film, and an adhesive layer. An area of the protective film is less than that of the display panel. The adhesive layer and the protective film has an overlapping portion. The adhesive layer has a thickness and Young's modulus between 10 and 500 ?m and between 0.1 and 10 GPa, respectively. A side edge of the base film, a side edge of the display panel, and a side edge of the adhesive layer are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A separator sealing apparatus for bonding an upper separator and a lower separator with an electrode plate being interposed therebetween and a separator sealing method is provided. The separator sealing apparatus includes a first sealing unit configured to seal a first region specified as an outer edge along a width direction of the electrode plate, among portions where the upper separator and the lower separator face each other; and a second sealing unit configured to seal a second region specified as an outer edge along a length direction of the electrode plate, among the portions where the upper separator and the lower separator face each other.