Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus. The display apparatus includes: a display panel; a chassis accommodating the display panel; a plurality of circuit boards accommodated in the chassis; a flexible cable electrically connected to each of the plurality of circuit boards; and a deformation member comprising a thermally reactive material positioned on a portion of the cable wherein, at least one portion of the cable is configured to contact the chassis to provide a return path based on heat being generated by the chassis to deform the deformation member.

Abstract: A method, for repairing a discrepant weld in a workpiece arrangement including at least two workpieces, comprising positioning a mechanical intermediary adjacent the discrepant weld and inserting the intermediary through the discrepant weld and into at least a distal workpiece of the two workpieces, wherein upon insertion, a proximate surface of the intermediary is exposed at a proximate side of the workpiece arrangement. The method further includes delivering weld energy to the intermediary. The intermediary is configured, and the weld energy provided, so that energy passes through the intermediary in a pre-determined manner. Energy passing through the intermediary in the pre-determined manner generates heat in material of the workpieces causing the material to melt at an arrangement interface. The method further comprises allowing or causing the material melted to cool, wherein the melted material, when cooled, forms and/or strengthens a robust joint connecting the workpieces.

Abstract: A press apparatus for curing adhesive on inner adhesion surfaces of substantially continuous wood products (1) under synchronous compression heating. The apparatus includes at least two presses (2) having a mutual distance from each other fulfilling the precondition: L/(n?1), where L is the working length of each press and n is the number of presses in series.

Abstract: A device and method for the manufacture of medical devices, specifically, endovascular grafts, or sections thereof. Layers of fusible material are disposed upon a shape forming member and seams formed between the layers in a configuration that can produce inflatable channels in desired portions of the graft. After creation of the seams, the fusible material of the inflatable channels may be fixed while the channels are in an expanded state. A five axis robotic seam forming apparatus may be used to create the seams in the layers of fusible material.

Abstract: An anodic bonding apparatus includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode has a first surface, and the second electrode has a second surface facing the first surface. The first surface includes a first central area; a first substrate placing area for placing a laminated substrate; and a first peripheral area surrounding the first substrate placing area. The second surface includes a second central area corresponding to the first central area; a second substrate placing area surrounding the second central area; and a second peripheral area corresponding to the first peripheral area and surrounding the second substrate placing area. Further, the second electrode includes a curved portion curved toward the first electrode, so that a distance between the first central area and the second central area becomes smaller than a distance between the first peripheral area and the second peripheral area.

Abstract: A high frequency sewing machine for intermittently transferring a work material mounted on a work material mounting plate by means of feed dogs which perform synthetic circular movement in horizontal and vertical directions and which cooperate with a presser foot to effect the continuous bonding of the overlapped portions of a fiber cloth which are continuously bonded together by means of a thermoplastic resin tape held between the overlapped portions of the fiber cloth in the work material to melt under high frequency dielectric heating. High frequency power is applied between a pair of planar electrodes respectively disposed above and below the work material during the time when the transfer by these feed dogs is stopped to effect the melting process. The occurrence of defective products having burn or the like due to heat concentration can be prevented while obtaining assured uniform bonding strength by using the high frequency power.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding a first carbon composite to a second carbon composite through a reactant layer includes a housing, and a pair of conductive press plates electrically isolated from the housing. The press plates are adapted to position the two parts to be bonded with a reactant layer therebetween. The press plates are subjected to an electrical potential and a clamping force, sufficient to initiate a combustion reaction that creates a molten ceramic to bond together the carbon-carbon composites.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for curing composite material to form composite structures are provided. A curing tool in one embodiment includes cured nano tube impregnated resin, at least two conductors formed in the nano tube impregnated resin, at least one layer of cured composite material and at least one insulation layer separating the cured composite material from the nano tube impregnated resin.

Abstract: An apparatus for welding a first plastic sheet to a second plastic sheet is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate die including a channel extending longitudinally along the die's welding face. In combination with a plate and a high frequency alternating current generator, the die and the plate are operable to compress the first and second plastic sheets in an overlapping arrangement and generate a high frequency alternating electromagnetic field between the die and the plate and weld the first and second plastic sheets to one another. The depth of the die channel prevents the formation of an electromagnetic field that is strong enough to weld the first and second plastic sheets in an area between the die channel and the plate. A die for use in such an apparatus and a method of use thereof are further provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding a first carbon composite to a second carbon composite through a reactant layer includes a housing, and a pair of conductive press plates electrically isolated from the housing. The press plates are adapted to position the two parts to be bonded with a reactant layer therebetween. The press plates are subjected to an electrical potential and a clamping force, sufficient to initiate a combustion reaction that creates a molten ceramic to bond together the carbon-carbon composites.

Abstract: A high frequency sewing machine for intermittently transferring a work material mounted on a work material mounting plate by means of feed dogs which perform synthetic circular movement in horizontal and vertical directions and which cooperate with a presser foot to effect the continuous bonding of the overlapped portions of a fiber cloth which are continuously bonded together by means of a thermoplastic resin tape held between the overlapped portions of the fiber cloth in the work material to melt under high frequency dielectric heating. High frequency power is applied between a pair of planar electrodes respectively disposed above and below the work material during the time when the transfer by these feed dogs is stopped to effect the melting process. The occurrence of defective products having burn or the like due to heat concentration can be prevented while obtaining assured uniform bonding strength by using the high frequency power.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying thermal energy to a sealing member. Electrical current is applied to a heating assembly to generate thermal energy, and a heat conductor transfers the generated thermal energy to a seal member adjacent a housing. The heating assembly is configured to substantially prevent a magnetic field generated by the applied electrical current from extending to the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mandrel for use in Radio Frequency welding, wherein the mandrel comprises first and second conductive portions separated by an insulating material, such that different potentials may be applied to the first and second conductive portions. Also disclosed is a method of RF welding and a method of manufacturing a mandrel.

Abstract: A laser beam correction system and related methods of use and manufacture are provided. In one example, a laser beam correction system includes a mirror having a first surface and a second surface. An actuator comprising a piezoelectric ceramic disk and a plurality of conductive electrodes on substantially opposing sides of the disk is bonded to the second surface of the mirror. The actuator includes an aperture in a center portion. A wave-front sensor is adapted to measure optical wave-front characteristics of a laser beam received by the mirror and provide electronic signals corresponding to the wave-front characteristics.

Abstract: A tube apparatus is provided to detect successful or failed tube operations. The tube apparatus includes jaws mounted for movement with respect to one another between (1) a first position spaced from one another and (2) a second position selected to perform a successful tube operation. A sensor is positioned to detect when the jaws have moved into the second position, and a timer is electrically coupled to the sensor for determining the time delay before the jaws have moved into the second position, wherein a time delay up to a predetermined time limit indicates a successful tube operation and a time delay exceeding the predetermined limit indicates a failed tube operation.

Abstract: FIG. 1 depicts a full view of the picnic table backrest. It shows the backrest, the bars that wrap around the bench to keep the back rest stable and the latch on the back of the rest that keeps the rest from slipping out. FIG. 2 shows a close up view of the latch on the rear of the backrest. The bar that holds the latch swivels upward to latch on to the top part of the backrest. This keeps the backrest from slipping out and also holds it in place so it doesn't shift while your sitting.

Abstract: A machine for joining opposite respective edges of respective pairs of large sheets (2) of plastic comprises a frame (1), a rectangular table (10) having a horizontal surface for supporting the sheets in position for joinder, the table provided with an elongated linear slot (18) extending centrally of and between opposite ends of the table and disposed between first and second rows (150, 150?) of spaced apart air suction holes (15, 15?) that open on the table for pulling the sheets against the table, a fixed electrode (11) disposed in the slot (18), a mobile electrode (14) mounted for vertical up and down movement on top of the fixed electrode, push buttons (19, 19?) for activating suction of air through the holes, and control means in the form of a robot to control different operations.

Abstract: A dielectric tube sealer is provided with first and second jaws oriented along a jaw axis and positioned to receive a tube portion in a space therebetween. The first jaw is fixed and is coupled to a radio frequency generator. The second jaw is movable with respect to the first jaw along the jaw and is coupled to ground potential. The second jaw is mounted on a single shaft. At least a portion of the shaft extends along a shaft axis that is substantially parallel to, but spaced from, the jaw axis.

Abstract: A desk top sealer includes three compartments for housing a solenoid assembly, a power supply and a circuit board, respectively. A source of air flow flows into an initial compartment and is channeled through apertures in brackets forming the two remaining compartments for cooling purposes and is exhausted from each compartment through a base. The circuit board, upon actuation, provides RF energy to a fixed ceramic/metal jaw to heat and weld plastic tubing clamped to the fixed jaw by a movable jaw at ground potential. The movable jaw is guided during translation by a pair of rods extending from a face plate, which rods also prevent rotation of the movable jaw about its axis of translation to maintain the movable jaw in alignment with the fixed jaw. The movable jaw is relatively massive to serve as a heat sink for the heat of the tubing being welded and includes a substantial surface area to dissipate to the ambient environment any heat buildup that may occur.

Abstract: Adhering apparatus for plate shaped matter includes absorbing-and-holding means 10, 20 serving also as electrodes for absorbing and holding respectively first optical disc substrate 1 and second optical disc substrate 2, optical disc substrate moving means 40 for moving second optical disc substrate 2 to be approached to first optical disc substrate, distance detecting means 50 for detecting the distance between optical disc substrates, velocity controlling means 60 for controlling a relative velocity of the second plate shaped matter to the first plate shaped matter and controlling the plate shaped matter moving means in such a manner that the relative velocity immediately after and at a time point at which the adhesive applied onto the first plate shaped matter is brought in contact with the second plate shaped matter is slower than that immediately before the adhesive applied onto the first plate shaped matter is brought in contact with the second plate shaped matter; and voltage application means 71 for a

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a plunger, a heating element, and first and second arms. The plunger affixes a first unit to a second unit with adhesive. The first and second units are on a strip of a flexible tape. The strip is on a folding base unit. The folding base unit folds the first unit on top of the second unit. The heating element is attached to the plunger to cure the adhesive. The first and second arms are positioned on first and second sides of the plunger via first and second hinges, respectively, to secure the first and second units underneath the plunger. Another embodiment of the invention includes a first sub-assembly and a second subassembly. The first sub-assembly supports a first unit. The first sub-assembly, when activated, folds the first unit on top of a second unit. The first and second units are on a strip of a flexible tape. The second sub-assembly supports the second unit.

Abstract: A die system for use in formation of a welded flashing, comprising a body portion comprised of a conducting material, the body portion having a first end and a second end; an indent portion at the first end of said body portion adapted to accept a portion of the flashing during welding; and where the portion of the flashing accepted in the indent portion of the body portion is folded away from an operational connection between the first end of the body portion and a welder during welding.

Abstract: A die system for use in formation of a welded flashing, comprising a body portion comprised of a conducting material, the body portion having a first end and a second end; an indent portion at the first end of said body portion adapted to accept a portion of the flashing during welding; and where the portion of the flashing accepted in the indent portion of the body portion is folded away from an operational connection between the first end of the body portion and a welder during welding.

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Abstract: A fixture for use with a radio-frequency welding press includes an independent electrode that is not attached to a platen of the press and which is used to register directly on flexible material workpieces to locate and hold workpieces during a welding operation. The invention also includes shuttles that slidably move welding fixtures to respective positions beneath and laterally away from press platens so that welding and workpiece removal and loading operations can be performed simultaneously on fixtures mounted to respective shuttles. Methods and alternate embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a flexible heat-exchange device for taking heat from or delivering heat to the ambient surroundings, wherein the device includes a body comprised of mutually joined flexible mats and including an internal passageway for the heat-carrying fluid. The apparatus includes two mould dies which can be brought together and have on their mutually opposing surfaces generally mirror-image patterns in the form of recesses in the respective abutment surfaces of the tools, the recesses corresponding to the extension of a flow passageway, and two mat joining tools which can be brought together and have on their mutually opposing surfaces a generally mirror-image pattern in the form of abutment surfaces that form the electrodes of the mat joining tools, wherein the electrodes are disposed in a pattern corresponding to the delimitations of the flow passageway, and the electrodes can be connected to a high frequency welding unit.

Abstract: An inductive cap sealer for sealing an inner seal over an opening in a container includes a vented sealing head. The sealing head contains an induction coil for producing an electromagnetic field when energized by a power supply. Field focusing elements contain the coil and direct the electromagnetic field to a sealing region beneath the sealing head. The housing has openings and the field focusing elements are spaced to allow cooling air to flow around the field focusing elements and past the coil.

Abstract: In a plate bonding system for bonding first and second substrate discs (or other plates) with adhesive, there are provided a first section for bringing the first and second substrate discs closer to each other with the interposition of adhesive, and a second section for producing an electric field in the interspace between the first and second substrate discs. The second section produces the field and thereby deforms the adhesive into a tapered shape to minimize the initial contact area and thereby prevent voids from being involved in the adhesive.

Abstract: Method and apparatus comprising a novel ramped anvil roll for cooperating with a rotary ultrasonic horn and creating ultrasonic bonds in a work piece passing between the anvil roll and ultrasonic horn. A relatively smaller radius portion of the anvil roll extends about a first portion of the circumference, and a relatively larger-radius raised bonding element extends about a second portion of the circumference. An outer surface at at least one of a front and rear end portion of the raised bonding element defines a transition gradient between the raised operating surface and the relatively smaller radius portion. The transition gradient defines a modified sinusoidally-shaped curved loading surface including an inflection locus, the curved loading surface representing a relatively constantly changing angle as measured against respective radii of the anvil roll in combination with advancing along the corresponding portion of the circumference.

Abstract: A method of preheating a polymer plate by dielectric heating by applying a radio frequency voltage to a laminate in the direction of its lamination through electrodes; a method of producing a laminate, comprising dielectric heating a polymer plate by applying a radio frequency voltage to a laminate in the direction of its lamination through electrodes in a state where the laminate is housed in an annular container encompassing the surfaces of the laminates, and pressing the laminate in the direction of its lamination at least after completion of the application of the radio frequency voltage; and an apparatus for producing the laminate.

Abstract: Improved efficiency of deposition work between a protection trimming and a clip seat of an automobile is provided with an automatic deposition machine having wire heating elements (3a and 3b), a first connection member (1) connected to one end of the wire heating elements (3a and 3b), a movement mechanism for moving the first connection member (1), a second connection member (2) that can be connected to the other end side of the wire heating elements (3a) and (3b) and a bending jig (5) for overlapping the clip seat the member for the protection trimming. The dip seat and the protection trimming are interconnected, to the rear face of the protection trimming via the wire state heating elements (3a and 3b), the retainer member (4) for retaining the said overlapped clip seats, and the power source for carrying the electric current between the said first connection member and the said second connection member. In addition, the wire heating element is designed with a pipe structure.

Abstract: A bi-directional device for ultrasonically consolidating a fiber reinforced composite structure including a horn which can be angled relative to the composite structure. The horn includes a tip at the distal end of the horn which terminates in a rounded face. The rounded face of the horn contacts the composite structure enabling the horn to be driven bi-directionally over the composite structure at an angle.