Means Bringing Discrete Articles Into Assembled Relationship Patents (Class 156/556)
  • Publication number: 20140329341
    Abstract: A bonding method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first holding processing, a second holding processing, a temporary bonding processing, a temperature increasing processing and a main bonding processing. In the first holding processing, a target substrate is held. In the second holding processing, a glass substrate held by electrostatic adsorption. In the temporary bonding processing, the target substrate and the glass substrate are temporarily bonded with a pressing force lower than a predetermined pressing force at a temperature lower than a predetermined temperature. In the temperature increasing processing, while releasing the electrostatic adsorption of the glass substrate at the same time as or after the temporary bonding, the temperature is increased to the predetermined temperature. In the main bonding processing, a main bonding of the target substrate and the glass substrate is performed with the predetermined pressing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Goro Furutani, Norio Wada, Satoshi Ookawa
  • Publication number: 20140326399
    Abstract: A laser induced thermal imaging apparatus comprises a substrate support configured to support a substrate, a donor film holder configured to hold a donor film at a position over the substrate support, and a press unit comprising a first elastic member and a second elastic member disposed over the substrate support. The press unit is configured to move the first and second elastic members in a pressing direction toward the substrate support for pressing the donor film to the substrate to laminate the donor film onto the substrate. The second elastic member surrounds the first elastic member when viewed in the pressing direction and is more rigid than the first elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tae Min KANG
  • Publication number: 20140318700
    Abstract: A labeling apparatus comprises a separation member configured to promote detachment of an adhesive label from liner web. Adhesive labels are fed to the separation member such that a surface of the facestock contacts the separation member. The separation member has a surface exhibiting a tack such that the tack force between the facestock and the separation member is greater than the release force between the release liner and the adhesive layer of the labels. The labels become associated with the separation member, and the label is applied to a surface of a substrate by contacting the exposed adhesive layer with a surface of a substrate, which causes the adhesive label to detach from the separation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin O. HENDERSON, Victor P. HOLBERT
  • Publication number: 20140318680
    Abstract: A bonding apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first holding unit, a second holding unit, a pressing mechanism and a holding mechanism. The first holding unit is provided with a first heating mechanism and holds a first substrate. The second holding unit disposed facing the first holding unit and provided with a second heating mechanism, holds a second substrate. The pressing mechanism relatively moves the first holding unit and the second holding unit in order to contact and press the first substrate and the second substrate. The holding mechanism elastically holds an outer periphery of the first holding unit and the second holding unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Norio Wada, Goro Furutani, Satoshi Ookawa
  • Publication number: 20140318712
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing container packs from containers in a container stream or a plurality of transport lines includes guide elements, entraining elements, applicator elements, and a compartmentalizing and/or compressing unit configured for compartmentalizing and compressing a predetermined number of containers that are combined to form a container pack. The applicator elements apply an adhesive agent by spraying or sprinkling such that a bottle in the pack has adhesive a contact-or-touching surface thereof. The linear transporter transports containers that are to form a subsequent pack from an inlet to an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Stuhlmann, Ernst Van Wickeren, Volker Zahn, Thomas Nitsch, Stefan Wagner
  • Publication number: 20140311653
    Abstract: A joining device includes a first holding unit configured to load and hold the first member on its top surface; a second holding unit disposed above the first holding unit while facing the first holding unit and configured to hold the second member; and a position adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a joining position between the first member held by the first holding unit and the second member held by the second holding unit. The second holding unit is of a circular plate shape, and the position adjustment mechanism includes four position-adjusting cam members disposed at equal intervals along an outer peripheral surface of the second holding unit, and moves the second holding unit in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Michikazu Nakamura, Masahiko Sugiyama, Hajime Furuya, Naoki Akiyama, Yosuke Omori
  • Patent number: 8863806
    Abstract: The invention relates to a labelling plant and method for containers. Heat shrinkable sleeves are supplied and containers are supplied. A device for arranging the sleeve around the container will arrange the sleeve in a position with respect to the container. In a heat shrink oven the sleeves are fixed to the container forming the label. A conveyor will transport containers from the container supply and sleeves from the sleeve supply into the heat shrink oven. According to the invention a sleeve support will hold one or more sleeves in a predetermined position with respect to the container. The sleeve support comprises a platform supporting a part of a circumferential edge of the sleeve. Further one or at least two sleeve support elements are arranged to abut on an external side of the sleeve and to support the sleeve in an opened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Fuji Seal International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernst Christiaan Koolhaas
  • Publication number: 20140305594
    Abstract: Labeling machine, at which at least one or more labeling aggregates can be arranged at different places, having one or more conveyors for feeding and removing containers, and a switch cabinet, wherein the at least one labeling aggregate can be arranged on an operating side of the conveyor, wherein the switch cabinet is arranged on this operating side, wherein the switch cabinet comprises at least one switching component. The labeling machine includes a pull-out element on which the at least one switching component is arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Dieter Hafner, Andreas Bergers
  • Patent number: 8851138
    Abstract: A substrate backing device places and holds a rigid substrate thereon and receives, from therebelow, a pressing force during operations for thermocompressively bonding a flexible substrate thereto. The substrate backing device includes a plate-shaped backing plate provided with a backing support surface adapted to come into contact with the lower surface of the rigid substrate for supporting it. The backing support surface is provided with an opening portion having a planar opening shape encompassing the area of the rigid substrate to be compressively bonded to the flexible substrate. The backing support surface is provided, within the opening portion, a receiving member which, during the thermocompression bonding operations, come into contact with the lower surface of the rigid substrate and with an already-mounted component having been preliminarily mounted on this lower surface in the compression-bonding area and, further, apply an upward supporting counterforce corresponding to the pressing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Maruo, Koji Motomura, Hideki Eifuku, Tadahiko Sakai
  • Publication number: 20140283982
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for bonding a first substrate and a second substrate. During operation, the system starts by treating a first surface of the first substrate and a second surface of the second substrate with a hydrophilic treatment. The system then transfers a first oligomer layer onto the treated first surface and a second oligomer layer onto the treated second surface. Next, the system treats the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer for hydrophilic activation. The system subsequently brings the first oligomer layer into contact with the second oligomer layer, thereby allowing the two oligomer layers to adhere and form a single bonding layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. In particular, each of the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer is a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Tingrui Pan, Yuzhe Ding, Shaun P. Garland
  • Publication number: 20140272034
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adhering large food flakes to a food substrate whereby the food flakes are substantially adhered to the food substrate by an adhesive. The food substrate may be any savory shelf-stable food known in the art such as a chips, pretzels, crispy bread products, popcorn, or nuts. A blend of the food flakes and the adhesive in its liquid form is applied to a food substrate. The topped food substrate is then subjected to changed process conditions to harden the adhesive, forming a bond between the food flakes and the food substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Hanny KANAFANI, Bernadette J. Domingo, Jack William Maegli, Destanie Amber Schneider
  • Patent number: 8826960
    Abstract: A system for applying labels to cable or conduit including at least one label and a label applicator. The label applicator including at least one guide roller, at least one tamping device comprising at least one tamping pad for applying at least one label onto the moving cable or conduit, and a guide shoe assembly. The guide shoe assembly comprises a guide shoe, the guide shoe comprises a rounding member, a plurality of springs for providing flexibility to the rounding member when the moving cable or conduit passes the at least one guide shoe, a support mount for supporting the at least one guide shoe, a plurality of pivots disposed between the rounding member and the rounding member support for adjusting the set of springs, and a fitted member for providing an anchor for the at least one guide shoe to connect with the support mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Encore Wire Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Bennett, William Thomas Bigbee, Jr., Steve Griffin
  • Patent number: 8827252
    Abstract: The invention concerns a plant for manufacturing parts made of composite material, in particular sections for an aircraft fuselage, having at least a compaction station in which, in operation, there are provided a mandrel coated of composite material to be compacted and a transport mechanism arranged to transport at least one compaction device on said composite material. The transport mechanism is associated with at least one sling having at least one strip of porous material that, in operation, is in direct contact with the compaction device, and the sling is configured to transport the compaction device onto the composite material through application of a vacuum source at least to the strip of porous material. The invention also concerns a method of and an apparatus for manufacturing parts made of composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Alenia Aermacchi S.p.A.
    Inventors: Claude Sauvestre, Fabrizio Turris, Claudio Berionni, Giovanni Lanfranco
  • Patent number: 8822307
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus is provided. The semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes a stage, a substrate supporter, first and second pushers, and a controller. The stage is configured to support outer periphery portions of the first semiconductor substrate from below. The substrate supporter is configured to hold the back of the second semiconductor substrate. The first and second pushers are configured to bring the first and second semiconductor substrates in contact. The controller is configured to form the bonding initiation point between the first and second semiconductor substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Naoko Yamaguchi, Kazumasa Tanida, Hideo Numata, Satoshi Hongo, Kenji Takahashi
  • Patent number: 8820381
    Abstract: A system for applying a tin-tie, from a supply of tin-ties releaseably adhered along the length of a liner, with the tin-tie length generally aligned along a length of packaging moving in a first direction includes a tamp applicator for extending and retracting along a second direction substantially transverse to the first direction. The tamp applicator includes a magnet for carrying the tin-tie after it is released from the liner by a peeler, an air assist for aid in releasing and positioning the tin-tie, and a recess and edge for positioning the tin-tie. Part of the tamp applicator carrying the released tin-tie is also moveable in the same first direction, allowing travel in the same first direction as the moving packaging material when putting the tin-tie on the moving packaging material. A spring biases the part to return in a third direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Plitek L.L.C.
    Inventors: Karl K. Hoffman, Tom Roberts, Steve Kaganovich, Clay Ladd, Arthur A. Sagy
  • Patent number: 8815369
    Abstract: An adhering jig for an adhesive connecting member is provided, in which the adhesive connecting member can be adhered without being broken even if it is twisted during connection of an optical fiber. The adhesive connecting member of the present invention has a tabular member having insertion holes fitting a shape of the optical connector, and an adhesive connecting member having a certain size. The adhesive connecting member has a strongly adhesive layer and non-adhesive layer, and the adhesive connecting member was arranged at a bottom of the insertion hole via the weakly adhesive layer, so that the non-adhesive layer is lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Hashimoto, Makoto Gotou
  • Publication number: 20140231026
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically modulating vacuum applied to a vacuum cup are described herein. More particularly an automated labeling apparatus and method for applying labels onto containers using a vacuum based transport mechanism is described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Peckham, Benjamin David Lux
  • Patent number: 8807188
    Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a mounting device for attaching a quad to an extender during a hard disk drive manufacturing process. Specifically, the mounting device includes a quad clamp for fastening the quad onto the surface of the mounting device and an extender clamp for fastening the extender to the mounting device. A human operator may apply an adhesive material onto a contact surface of the extender that faces the quad. Using a pressing unit, the mounting device slides the quad until the quad couples to the extender at the contact surface with the adhesive. Once the quad and extender are connected, the clamps may be disengaged so that the combined quad/extender structure may be removed from the mounting device. Using the mounting device to mechanically mount the quad onto the extender mitigates misalignment between the quad and the extender relative to a bonding process that relies on the human operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: HGST Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Anabie B. Borja, Ana Liza B. Hubilla, Ervin R. Iporac
  • Patent number: 8789573
    Abstract: A method of transferring a micro device and an array of micro devices are disclosed. A carrier substrate carrying a micro device connected to a bonding layer is heated to a temperature below a liquidus temperature of the bonding layer, and a transfer head is heated to a temperature above the liquidus temperature of the bonding layer. Upon contacting the micro device with the transfer head, the heat from the transfer head transfers into the bonding layer to at least partially melt the bonding layer. A voltage applied to the transfer head creates a grip force which picks up the micro device from the carrier substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: LuxVue Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Bibl, John A. Higginson, Hung-Fai Stephen Law, Hsin-Hua Hu
  • Publication number: 20140182789
    Abstract: A bonding device includes a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, a glue spraying mechanism positioned between the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism, and a bonding mechanism. The first feeding mechanism comprises a mounting frame and a transmission belt mounted on the mounting frame. The second feeding mechanism includes a support frame, a feeding member positioned on the support frame, a positioning plate mounted on the support frame and located below the feeding member, and a first driver connected to the positioning plate. The feeding member vertically defines at least one feeding groove. The positioning plate defines a matching groove matching with the first workpiece The bonding mechanism includes a second driver and a suction member connected to the second driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU DING ELECTRONICAL TECHNOLOGY (JIASHAN) CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: DING-XIANG WANG, HENG DUAN
  • Publication number: 20140182780
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic bonding system for an LCD device. The automatic bonding system includes a bonding unit configured to perform a process of bonding a first substrate to a second substrate, a first substrate supply unit configured to include an inverting arm and supply the first substrate to the bonding unit, a second substrate supply unit configured to include an adhesive resin coating unit and supply the second substrate to the bonding unit, a pre-hardening unit configured to perform a process of pre-hardening an adhesive resin that adheres the first and second substrates, and a hardening unit configured to perform a process of hardening the adhesive resin that adheres the first and second substrates. A gap between the first and second substrates bonded to each other by the bonding unit is a bonding gap controlled by a gap variable control stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wan Woo JUNG, Seung Lyul LEE, Chun Il KIM, Chang Yeol PARK, Seung kil LEE
  • Patent number: 8757609
    Abstract: An integrated apparatus comprises a sheet supply maintaining cut sheets of media and a printing device positioned to receive the cut sheets of media from the sheet supply. The sheet supply may comprise a plurality of sheet feeders. The printing device places markings on the cut sheets of media. Further, this apparatus includes an adhesive applicator positioned to apply adhesive to one side of the sheets to produce labels; and a roll apparatus maintaining a continuous supply roll of backing media. The roll apparatus is positioned to receive the labels from the adhesive applicator, and the backing media is positioned within the roll apparatus to contact the adhesive-applied side of the labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Edul N. Dalal, Barry P. Mandel
  • Publication number: 20140158275
    Abstract: System including a stamping device configured to apply stamps to first and second products having target surfaces. The stamping device applies the stamps when the target surfaces are moved into a stamp-application region. The system also includes a first transporter device having a receiving side. The first transporter device is configured to hold the first products such that the target surfaces of the first products are exposed along the receiving side. The system also includes a second transporter device having a receiving side. The second transporter device is configured to hold the second products such that the target surfaces of the second products are exposed along the receiving side of the second transporter device. The first and second transporter devices are configured to hold the respective first and second products such that the target surfaces of the first and second products face in a generally common direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Fisher
  • Patent number: 8746314
    Abstract: A prong style file fastener and the method of manufacture is disclosed which has a protective element to prevent damage to paper documents and personal injury. In one embodiment, the prongs of the fastener are covered with a heat shrinkable sheath. In another, the prongs are overcoated with a powder coating which is melted thereon. A method of applying the sheath to the prongs uses a pair of jaws or V-shaped surface to drive the sheath onto the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Smead Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Harold Peter Lindelof, Marvin J. Halfen, David J. Gilbertson, Robert Scudder, Michael Goodson, Michael Hacker
  • Publication number: 20140150951
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus is capable of manufacturing a bonded member faster without protrusion of the adhesive. An adhesive in an amount which becomes a predetermined thickness when two rectangular members are bonded together is applied in advance on bonded surfaces of the two members, the applied adhesives of the two members are brought into contact with each other and one of the two members is made to slide along the bonded surface and the two members are overlapped, a portion of the adhesive which is likely to protrude from the two overlapped members is cured before protrusion of the adhesive, and the two overlapped members are pressurized while protrusion of the adhesive is prevented so as to manufacture a bonded member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Origin Electric Company Limited
    Inventors: Takayuki Suzuki, Masahiro Nakamura, Tomoyuki Saito, Yusuke Wakisaka
  • Patent number: 8735218
    Abstract: A method of producing an electronic module with at least one electronic component and one carrier. A structure is provided on the carrier so that the electronic component can take a desired target position relative to the structure. The structure is coated with a liquid meniscus suitable for receiving the electronic component. Multiple electronic components are provided at a delivery point for the electronic components. The carrier, with the structure, is moved nearby and opposite to the delivery point, where the delivery point delivers one of the electronic components without contact, while the structure on the carrier is moving near the delivery point, so that after a phase of free movement the electronic component at least partly touches the material, and the carrier, with the structure, is moved to a downstream processing point, while the electronic component aligns itself to the structure on the liquid meniscus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Muehlbauer AG
    Inventors: Michael Max Mueller, Helfried Zabel, Hans-Peter Monser
  • Patent number: 8720520
    Abstract: A machine for equipping articles with labels, such as vessels or similar items, including at least one carousel which transports the articles, at least one exchangeable labeling aggregate which is arranged on the periphery of the carousel for equipping the articles, where, on the periphery of the carousel, at least one stationary floor-supported aggregate reception for a labeling aggregate is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventors: Erich Eder, Thomas Oestreicher, Dieter Leykamm
  • Patent number: 8715438
    Abstract: A computing device includes a touchpad having a plurality of internal diaphragms that allow the touchpad to sense downward force inputs. The diaphragms are evenly glued about their circumferential edge portions to an internal flat surface by way of a gimbal press. The gimbal press can include a force delivery component coupled to an upper plate having an internal depression, a lower plate having a ball bearing that accepts force from the upper plate via the internal depression, a flexible ring member, and a compliant annular component. Both plates have a plurality of interlocking features with grooves extending therethrough that accept the flexible ring member. Force is evenly distributed to the diaphragm via a gimbal effect at the ball bearing, and the flexible ring member centers the upper and lower plates with respect to each other while permitting some relative tilt and rotation between the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Kessler
  • Publication number: 20140116628
    Abstract: Corner cube retroreflector apparatus. At least one of the illustrative embodiments is an apparatus with three plates, each with a face, each adjoined substantially perpendicular and substantially normal to each other; an alignment device coupled to the first plate face with an adjustable plate substantially parallel to the first plate face and movably coupled to the first plate, and adjustable with respect to an angular relationship with the second and third plates; a second alignment device coupled to the second plate face with an adjustable plate substantially parallel to the second plate face and movably coupled to the second plate, and adjustable with respect to an angular relationship with the first and third plates; attachment appurtenances on both alignment devices which holds components of the retroreflective device onto the alignment devices during assembly; and apertures through which portions of the retroreflective device are accessible during assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: IMACC, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. SPELLICY, Mark A. SLOSS
  • Publication number: 20140110047
    Abstract: A bonding apparatus configured to bond a component on a substrate is presented. The apparatus includes a stage, a push member, a support member and a compression member. The stage fixes the substrate in place and by using at least one first suction part formed in the stage. The push member is disposed above the stage and pushes the substrate fixed to the stage to support the substrate on the stage. At least one second suction part is formed in the support member to attach to a pad part of the substrate. The compression member compresses the component into the pad part fixed to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min-Woo LEE, Nakcho CHOI, DAEHO SONG, WooJae LEE
  • Publication number: 20140076486
    Abstract: Film attaching apparatus and process for attaching the film by preparing a mother panel comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel; preparing a first and a second set tables that are independently driven from each other on a moving path of the mother panel; preparing a first film that is to be attached to the first panel on the first set table; driving the first set table to attach the first film to the first panel; preparing a second film that is to be attached to the second panel on the second set table; driving the second set table to attach the second film to the second panel; preparing a third film that is to be attached to the third panel on the first set table; and driving the first set table to attach the third film to the third panel
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hak-Min Kim
  • Publication number: 20140060751
    Abstract: A die bonding apparatus includes a work supply/transfer portion for transferring a substrate; a bonding portion for conducting bonding of a die on the substrate; a wafer supply portion for supplying a wafer having the die thereon; and a controller portion for controlling equipment, wherein the wafer supply portion has a push-up unit for pushing up a dicing tape from a lower part, for separating the die from the dicing tape, and the push-up unit has a suction opening portion, which is configured to suck the dicing tape with vacuum, a push-up portion, which is made of an elastic body, sealing a fluid or a power therein, and is configured to push up the dicing tape, a cylinder, which is configured to apply pressure to the push-up portion, and an air supply means for supplying an air for changing the pressure within the cylinder through control of the controller portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECH INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keita YAMAMOTO, Naoki OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 8656975
    Abstract: A weight applicator for a wheel of a tire-wheel assembly is disclosed. The weight applicator includes an arm portion and an applicator portion connected to the arm portion. The applicator includes a radially-extending flange portion. The radially-extending flange portion is connected to the arm portion. A first plunger portion is movably-connected to the radially-extending flange portion by one or more first radial arms. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Android Industries LLC
    Inventors: John Donnay, Dale Terry
  • Patent number: 8646505
    Abstract: A micro device transfer head and head array are disclosed. In an embodiment, the micro device transfer head includes a base substrate, a mesa structure with sidewalls, an electrode formed over the mesa structure, and a dielectric layer covering the electrode. A voltage can be applied to the micro device transfer head and head array to pick up a micro device from a carrier substrate and release the micro device onto a receiving substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: LuxVue Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Bibl, John A. Higginson, Hung-Fai Stephen Law, Hsin-Hua Hu
  • Patent number: 8636866
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-axial laminate of webs produced from cables stretch broken into strips includes arranging, at an entry of a conveyor table, a first layer of pre-wound pre-cut strips along the longitudinal axis of the table, the strips being partially superimposed; arranging along the table at least two cross lappers transferring and depositing in an oblique and/or divergent position at predetermined angles a stretch broken strip; and arranging the strips in successive superimpositions on the first layer of pre-cut strips in different planes, to form a multi-axial web of stretch broken strips. The web then being treated by a fixing device. Movement of the support belt of the table taking place in steps to ensure the superimposition of the different layers of pre-broken strips deposited by the cross lappers. Implementation of the method taking place without any prior cohesion treatment of each strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Ferlam Technologies
    Inventor: Xavier Decant
  • Patent number: 8627870
    Abstract: An apparatus (200) and a method for labeling containers (100) with different types of label is disclosed. To each of at least two labeling machines (1, 2) there corresponds an infeed star wheel (61, 62) and a discharge star wheel (81, 82). A container path (7) is formed, along which the containers (100) to be labeled are fed to the at least two labeling machines (1, 2) in a controlled manner. At least one type of label is processed with each of the at least two labeling machines (1, 2), wherein the types of label processed with the at least two labeling machines (1, 2) are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventor: Dieter Leykamm
  • Publication number: 20140011324
    Abstract: Hybrid bonding systems and methods for semiconductor wafers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hybrid bonding system for semiconductor wafers includes a chamber and a plurality of sub-chambers disposed within the chamber. A robotics handler is disposed within the chamber that is adapted to move a plurality of semiconductor wafers within the chamber between the plurality of sub-chambers. The plurality of sub-chambers includes a first sub-chamber adapted to remove a protection layer from the plurality of semiconductor wafers, and a second sub-chamber adapted to activate top surfaces of the plurality of semiconductor wafers prior to hybrid bonding the plurality of semiconductor wafers together. The plurality of sub-chambers also includes a third sub-chamber adapted to align the plurality of semiconductor wafers and hybrid bond the plurality of semiconductor wafers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ping-Yin Liu, Shih-Wei Lin, Xin-Hua Huang, Lan-Lin Chao, Chia-Shiung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20140008025
    Abstract: The device (1) according to the invention aims to join at least two medicine capsules (A, B) by adhesive bonding in a reliable and economical manner, in particular in the context of industrial production. To do this, this device comprises at least one matrix (10), which at least partially delimits a recess (15), for depositing capsules (Eight, B), and also a chamber (16), this recess and this chamber being separated from each other by a deformable wall (14) of the matrix, which matrix is designed to move elastically, by pneumatic action of its chamber (16), from a first configuration, in which its recess (15) receives the capsules with a glue (Z) interposed between them, to a second configuration, in which its deformable wall (14) at least partially envelops the capsules by flexible deformation, in such a way as to at least partially enclosed these capsules between the deformable wall and a bottom of the recess in order to align them and press them against one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: DUO-GE
    Inventors: Mehdi El Glaoui, Guillaume El Glaoui, Jean Hoffelt, Jean-Pierre Fontaine
  • Publication number: 20140002973
    Abstract: A display device, and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the display device, are provided. The display device includes a cover window including a curved portion, and a display panel smaller in at least one of length or width than the cover window and laminated on a flat portion of the cover window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Su Lee, Kwan-Young Han, Jong-Hwan Kim, Yong-Youl Cho
  • Publication number: 20140002975
    Abstract: A display device includes a cover window including a curved portion, and a panel member laminated on the cover window. A method of manufacturing a display device includes mounting a cover window including a curved portion on a first jig including a curved portion, mounting a panel member on a second jig that conforms to a surface of the first jig, and laminating the cover window to the panel member by moving a first one of the first jig or the second jig to a first other one of the first jig or the second jig. An apparatus for manufacturing a display device includes a first jig including a mount surface that is partially curved to conform to a surface of a cover window, a second jig including a surface conforming to the mount surface and configured to contact a panel member, and a driving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Kyung-Su Lee, Kwan-Young Han, Jong-Hwan Kim, Yong-Youl Cho, Young-Sik Kim, Yang-Han Son, Dae-Hyun Hwang
  • Publication number: 20130335347
    Abstract: A touch display device is provided. The touch display device includes a cover lens which has a first flat outside surface and an opposite second concave inner surface. A touch sensing element is disposed under the second surface of the cover lens and a display element is disposed under the touch sensing element. A border adhesive is disposed between the display element and the touch sensing element to form a gap surrounded by the border adhesive. A height at the center of the gap is higher than a height at the periphery of the gap. Further, a bonding equipment for fabricating the touch display device is provided. The bonding equipment includes a first and a second tray component for carrying the cover lens and the touch sensing element, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Hannstar Display Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Lung WU, Ke-Chin CHANG, Chia-Feng TENG
  • Publication number: 20130327462
    Abstract: A laminating system and method for forming laminated bedding materials such as for mattress borders or other bedding components. The laminating system includes a frame on which a series of supply rolls of different bedding material are supported. An adhesive is applied between the bedding material layers, after which the bedding material layers are fed into registration with each other. The side edges of the bedding material layers can then be serged to seal their side edges, and the bedding material layers passed through compression rollers to press and laminate the bedding material layers together in tight adhesive contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Elvin C. Price
  • Publication number: 20130319596
    Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a main supporting frame (3), a carousel (4) rotatably mounted on the frame (3) and at least one labelling device (2) able to move at least between a non-operating position in which it is distanced from the carousel (4) and uncoupled from it, and at least one operating position in which it is removably associated with the periphery of the carousel (4) for, in practice, allowing the labelling device (2) to label the objects supported by the sustaining means as they pass the labelling device. The labelling device (2) comprises a lower body (10), labelling means (11) mounted on the lower body (10), first, height-adjustable supporting means (12) designed to autonomously support the device (2) when it is associated with the carousel (4), and second supporting means (23) designed to autonomously support the device (2) when it is not associated with the carousel (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: KOSME S.R.L. UNIPERSONALE
    Inventor: Denis Cattabriga
  • Patent number: 8590589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved vacuum drum for handling labels in labelling machines to be used for labelling containers such as bottles. In particular, the present invention relates to a vacuum drum system (1) for labelling machines, comprising a vacuum drum (2) rotatably supported on a non-rotating base (12), a feeding and cutting group (4) for the labels and a gluing group (5) having a gluing drum for the label, characterized in that it comprises a suction system (3) for withdrawing hot glue filaments originating from the glued label assisted by air jets emitted from the drum surface, the said suction system (3) being positioned adjacent to and downstream the gluing drum of the said gluing group (5), along the direction of rotation of the said vacuum drum (2). A method of operating the said system is also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sidel Holdings & Technology S.A.
    Inventors: James Frederick Robertson Carmichael, Marco Domeniconi
  • Publication number: 20130299085
    Abstract: Provided is a laminating apparatus including: a conveyor belt where a plurality of first through holes are formed; an interleaving paper supply unit including an interleaving paper supply roller for supplying an interleaving paper and an interleaving paper recovery roller for recovering the interleaving paper, and disposing the interleaving paper on the conveyor belt; an suction unit taking air in through the plurality of first through holes; and a sponge supply unit supplying a sponge to an operation target on the conveyor belt, wherein a laminating operation target is disposed on the interleaving paper. Accordingly, laminating may be performed on a material having an irregular area and an irregular shape, such as a genuine leather, and a sponge may be prevented from adhering to a laminating roller during a laminating operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: S&B CO., LTD
    Inventor: Seoung Jee LEE
  • Patent number: 8540841
    Abstract: A rubber sheet jointing apparatus is provided with first holding means for releasably holding a joint end portion of one of two rubber sheets, second holding means provided movably relative to the first holding means for releasably holding a joint end portion of the other of the two rubber sheets, and operating means for pressure-contacting the end surfaces of the two rubber sheets respectively held by the first and second holding means by moving the second holding means relative to the first holding means. Mutually facing surfaces of the first and second holding means are respectively provided with holder portions which are formed as rugged portions each taking a comb tooth shape and which are able to partly overlap to mesh with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignees: Fuji Shoji Co., Ltd., Fuji Seiko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chikara Takagi
  • Publication number: 20130192766
    Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a main supporting frame (2) on which a carrousel (6) is mounted, the carrousel being equipped with supporting means for the objects to be labelled. A plurality of labelling devices (12) is positioned radially along the edge of the carrousel (6) for applying labels to objects placed on the carrousel (6). The main supporting frame (2) has a guiding and supporting track (17) to which the labelling devices (12) are slidably connected so that they can be placed at different positions along the edge of the carrousel (6). The machine also comprises a plurality of connecting modules (26) equipped with first coupling means (27) allowing sliding coupling to the track (17), and second coupling means (28) for reversibly coupling each labelling device (12) to a connecting module (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: KOSME S.R.L.
    Inventors: Georg Erhart, Antonella Prandi
  • Publication number: 20130186557
    Abstract: A system and method for making advanced composite laminates includes a tape dispensing system, a tape placement head, and a tooling surface. Tape sections are formed and moved through a tape section guide using a gripping assembly. The tape section guide system is suspended over the tooling surface. Once the tape section is positioned over a desired location on the tooling surface, a tape tacking device tacks or otherwise attaches the tape section to the tooling surface or another underlying tape section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: FIBERFORGE CORPORATION
    Inventors: David R. Cramer, Don O. Evans, Christina M. McClard, Dennis L. Weinman
  • Patent number: 8485240
    Abstract: A machine for labeling by means of labels printed on a ribbon comprising a rotating carousel for supporting containers to be labeled, a device for tensioning, a feeder, a drum for cutting and a drum for pasting with a corresponding roller for spreading adhesive, all being mounted on a movable slider between a first position and a second position, the slider being provided with elements for movement along a guide whose direction is tangent to the carousel between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: P.E. Labellers S.p.A.
    Inventor: Nicola Schinelli
  • Patent number: 8485239
    Abstract: A machine for labeling by way of pre-pasted labels printed on a ribbon, comprising a rotating carousel provided with pans for supporting containers to be labeled, and a drum for cutting and transferring each individual label onto the containers which, in the motion of the carousel, progressively face the drum, the machine further comprising a rotating roller, which is adapted to receive from the drum each label designed to be applied to a container that is not present on the corresponding pan of the carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: P.E. Labellers S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Ballarotti, Nicola Schinelli