Abstract: A mobile display device is provided. The mobile display device may include a body, a display arranged in the body, a window arranged on the display unit, and a protective member coupled to the window and extending beyond an outer periphery of the window so as to protect the window from an external impact or shock.

Abstract: A foil-decorating injection molding apparatus having a male mold, a female mold, a transport chuck for feeding a decorative sheet S between the male mold and the female mold, and a clamper for pressing and fastening the decorative sheet onto a parting surface of the female mold. The transport chuck consists of two clamping devices each clamping a side edge of the decorative sheet. The clamper consists of a pressing frame and a connecting member. When the pressing frame is in abutment with the female mold, a space is provided between the connecting member and the female mold in which the clamping devices can pass through. After the decorative sheet is fed by the clamping chuck, the sheet can be fastened by the clamper without waiting until the chuck is brought back to an initial standby position, thereby reducing the manufacturing time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a self-supporting crystallized silicon thin film having a grain size of more than 1 mm. The invention also relates to the use of said method for preparing self-supporting silicon bands and to the bands thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a graphic chair having a fine graphic, wherein the chair is made of a transparent material, the graphic can be clearly seen from any side of the material, and the graphic is not damaged by mechanical contact from both sides; and to provide a graphic chair with a personalized design producible cheaply even if the system of producing various kinds of products in small lots is employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement for applying a layered structure (1) onto a convex surface of a lens (10). After thermoforming the layered structure, a curvature direction of the layered structure is inverted. The structure is then applied on the lens surface by continuously pushing the structure (1) against the lens surface, starting from a contact point between a convex surface of the structure and the convex surface of the lens. The curvature direction of the layered structure is then inverted again, so that it recovers the curvature direction that resulted from thermoforming. Stresses within the layered structure are then reduced, and the structure can be assembled with the lens without defects.

Abstract: A flexible film comprising a wavelength converting material is positioned over a light source. The flexible film is conformed to a predetermined shape. In some embodiments, the light source is a light emitting diode mounted on a support substrate. The diode is aligned with an indentation in a mold such that the flexible film is disposed between the support substrate and the mold. Transparent molding material is disposed between the support substrate and the mold. The support substrate and the mold are pressed together to cause the molding material to fill the indentation. The flexible film conforms to the shape of the light source or the mold.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an injection molded product. Thermoplastic is injected through a runner system and into a gate member. The gate member is generally V-shaped and thermoplastic is displaced through the gate into a mold cavity at a nearly perpendicular angle to the surface of the indicia carrier to hold the indicia carrier against the mold cavity. This allows the indicia carrier to be fused to the thermoplastic body during the making of a product.

Abstract: A multi-lumen lead body having a smooth transition between regions of varying stiffness on the lead body is described. In one example, the different regions of the lead body can be formed by altering a mix ratio of the different polymers used to form the lead body during the extrusion process. In another example, two or more layers of polymeric materials are co-extruded, and the cross-sectional thicknesses of each of the layers varied in the different regions of the lead body to achieve different stiffnesses. In yet another example, the internal geometry of the lead body is altered during the extrusion process to alter the physical properties of the lead body in a select region of the lead body. In still yet another example, a transition member is provided between regions of varying stiffness to facilitate a smooth transition between the different regions.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a fiber-reinforced component includes heating a blank of a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic plastic material to at least a melting temperature of the thermoplastic plastic material; introducing the blank into an at least two-part moulding tool; forming the fiber-reinforced component by applying pressure on the blank using the moulding tool; and injecting a further thermoplastic plastic material into at least one edge region of the moulding tool so as to form an edge seal.

Abstract: A diaphragm (20) for a diaphragm valve is described. The diaphragm (20) has a body (22) comprising a first elastomer and a resistant layer (24) comprising a second elastomer having a different composition or formulation. Diaphragms described in examples have good flexibility with a high level of chemical resistance and low surface adhesion. A fixing attachment for fixing the diaphragm in the valve is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an object from plastics material includes a forming arrangement having a recess for forming an edge zone of the object, the recess extending around an internal region of the forming arrangement and a conduit cooperating with a piston device to supply the plastics material to the recess, the conduit leading into the internal region into a position contiguous with the recess.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a packaging container from a packaging laminate sleeve with at least one inner layer of thermoplastic, the packaging container including a shoulder portion connected to the packaging laminate sleeve and a neck portion connected to the shoulder portion, with associated pouring aperture, comprising: disposing the packaging laminate sleeve in an inner moulding tool, disposing an outer moulding tool outside the inner moulding tool for forming a cavity, injecting at least one melt of a first material into the cavity, disposing the neck portion of the container between the inner and outer moulding tools, in contact with the cavity, compressing the moulding tools until the melt fills out the cavity and fuses together with the neck and a portion of the inner layer of thermoplastic located at the end of the sleeve, and opening the moulding tools and displacing the container to additional processing.

Abstract: A beaded preform includes a plurality of adjacently positioned beads for forming a plurality of voids in an engineered material. The beaded preforms may be comprised of a filaments (single strand of beads) and mats (two-dimensional and three dimensional arrays of beads). The filaments and mats may be coated to become tows and laminates, respectively, which may then be assembled into composite materials. The preforms may be produced using novel manufacturing apparatuses and methods, and incorporated into known manufacturing processes to produce porous structures, including stress-steering structures, in any material including metals, plastics, ceramics, textiles, papers, and biological materials, for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a component for connecting a fuselage cell skin to an annular rib of an aircraft, wherein the component is formed by bending of a flat blank along at last two edge lines and wherein the blank is formed by a CFRP. According to the invention the interlaminar sliding of the fiber layers is largely completed in a first forming step, while in a second forming step a consolidation of the component takes place by the use of pressure from the press on all sides by means of an upper tool and a lower tool. This enables complex components with at least two edge lines to be produced, which edge lines run at angles of approximately, preferably at angles of 309° to 90°, to each other, and which edge lines also lie in at least two different planes.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball including the steps of providing a preform including an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a cure-altering material including a hydroquinone compound, a benzoquinone compound, a resorcinol compound, or a quinhydrone compound; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: A method of laminating a sheet or sheets to a substrate and a method of laminating a plurality of articles. The substrate is inserted into a press. The sheet is inserted into the press over the substrate. Liquid thermoset polymer is injected into the press. Heat and pressure are applied forcing the liquid thermoset polymer against the sheet and forcing the sheet against the substrate. The liquid thermoset polymer is allowed to cure under heat and pressure forming a cured silicone rubber sheet. The cured silicone rubber sheet is removed from the press. A plurality of articles may be laminated by laminating the second of the articles while the first article is cooling.

Abstract: A method includes heating a thermoplastic sheet to a predetermined temperature, and placing the heated sheet between a male die and a female die. The female die has a grain pattern on an inner surface thereof and a plurality of minute holes extending therethrough. The method further includes closing the male die and the female die to press the sheet against the inner surface of the female die, drawing the sheet to the female die by vacuum pressure through the plurality of minute holes, and thereby the grain pattern on the female die is transferred to the sheet. After that, thermoplastic molten plastic material is injected into a space between the laminate material and the male die, and is cooled down so that the plastic product is formed by integrating the sheet and the injected material.

Abstract: A cryostat (110) for use in a biomagnetic measurement system is proposed. The cryostat (110) comprises at least one inner vessel (112) and at least one outer vessel (114), and at least one cavity (126) arranged between the inner vessel (112) and the outer vessel (114). Negative pressure can be applied to the cavity (126). The outer vessel (114) has a base part (130). The base part (130) has a region of varying thickness (166) with a concentrically varying base thickness, with the base thickness assuming a smaller value toward the center of the base part (130) than in an outer region.

Abstract: An method of making an orthopaedic bearing includes securing polymer composite to a metallic component. An orthopaedic bearing is also disclosed.

Abstract: An orthopaedic bearing includes a ceramic component having a polymer composite secured thereto. A method of making an orthopaedic bearing is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first mould part suitable for receiving an object, a die arrangement arranged for surrounding a zone of the object and a second mould part cooperating with the die arrangement and with the first mould part in order to compression-mould plastics on the object in the zone.

Abstract: A container or tray having various features. Also, the invention is generally directed to a method of forming the container or tray and a tool or apparatus for forming the container or tray.

Abstract: A resin clip may include an anchor portion, a disk portion and an annular sealing surface formed in the disk portion. The anchor portion and the disk portion are integrally formed as a unit by single-material molding using a molding die. A portion of the anchor portion is shaped by a supplemental die part of the molding die. The sealing surface is formed by a single main die part of the molding die and has a circumferentially continuous shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making golf balls by an extrusion molding process, particularly forming golf ball cores from an extrusion moldable composition. The present invention also relates to a golf ball having an extruded core, an outer cover layer and, optionally, one or more inner cover layers.

Abstract: A pressure sensor for side-impact sensing and a method for forming a surface of a protective material for a pressure sensor are provided. In this context, at least one integrated circuit is completely surrounded in a protective material, and the protective material has a cavity into which at least one pressure sensor element is installed, a surface of the protective material being formed such that a pressure-entry channel is formed by the interaction of the surface with at least one housing part. The pressure-entry channel allows for a lateral access to the at least one pressure sensor element.

Abstract: A forming method using a pressing and injection-molding multifunction die for forming a metal-resin molded product by integrating metal with resin, includes: forming a resin-molded portion on the metal; and performing, after the resin-molded portion is formed on the metal, at least one of a pressing process and an injection-molding process on the metal in the state in which the metal-resin molded product is supported by only the resin.

Abstract: Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mould system (1) for manufacturing a container (500) and comprising a movable mould half (10) and a stationary mould half (20), which mould halves (10 and 20) are located opposite to each other; the mould system (1) can be used to manufacture the container (500), which comprises a bottom (57) pressed from a cardboard blank, walls (59) connected to the said bottom (57) and a rim (50) that is at least partly cast of plastic and connected to the upper edge of the walls (59), encircling the walls, whereby the mould half (10) that is movable with respect to the stationary mould half (20) includes at least a core plate (4) provided with a core (41), a plate-like seal ring (5) that is movable with respect to the core (41) and comprises a seal surface (5a) and surrounds the core (41), and a collar ring (6) that is movable with respect to the core (41) and the seal ring (5) and can be fitted between the same; and the stationary mould half (20) includes at least a mould plate (7) provided wit

Abstract: The invention relates to a mould system (1) for making a partition in a cardboard-based container, whereby the mould system includes a moving mould half (10) and a stationary mould half (20), which are located opposite to each other, the mould system (1) enabling the manufacture of a container (500) that comprises a bottom (57) that is pressed from a cardboard blank and walls (59) connected to the bottom, and a rim (50) that is at least partly cast of plastic and connected to the upper edge of the walls, encircling the walls, whereby the mould half (10) that is movable with respect to the stationary mould half (20) includes at least a core plate (4) that is provided with a core (41), a plate-like seal ring (5), which is movable with respect to the core (41) and comprises a seal surface (5a) and surrounds the core (41), and a collar ring (6), which can be fitted between the core (41) and the seal ring (5) and by which the rim (50) can be made on the container and which can be moved with respect to both the sea

Abstract: A leather decorative plate comprises a leather layer that is provided with a thermoplastic PU layer on its inner surface. The thermoplastic PU layer is bent to form a space. A method for manufacturing the leather decorative plate comprises the steps of attaching a thermoplastic PU layer to the inner surface of a leather layer, placing the two layers into a mold for proceeding with heating and pressing procedures and softening the thermoplastic PU layer to shape simultaneously the leather layer and the thermoplastic PU layer, forming a space defined by the inner surface of the thermoplastic PU layer for covering directly the surface of a 3C product. In practice, the thermoplastic layer and the leather layer can be heated in advance and then are put into the mold to be pressed to form a faceplate.

Abstract: The invention relates to equipment and method for obtaining profile sections made from composite material and profile section obtained by means of said method, comprising at least one shaping station configured to continuously shape a basic profile section (1) that is initially planar on a rigid longitudinally non-straight guiding element (2) to obtain a final longitudinally non-straight profile section made from composite material, comprising at least one portion (3) that is offset by means of the longitudinal and progressive insertion in the basic profile section (1) of the guiding element (2), as a consequence of the passage of said basic profile section (1) and said guiding element (2) through the shaping station.

Abstract: A method of producing an orthotic brace or prosthetic device comprising the steps of creating an anatomical mold or cast of that portion of the patient's anatomy upon which the orthotic brace or prosthetic device is to be applied, applying at least one layer of epoxy resin over at least a portion of the anatomical mold, applying at least one layer of carbon graphite fabric on at least a portion of the layer of epoxy resin, placing the anatomical mold with the epoxy resin and carbon graphite fabric in an enclosure having an interior, heating the interior of the enclosure to melt the epoxy resin and reducing the pressure in the interior of the enclosure causing the melted epoxy resin to impregnate the carbon graphite fabric, and allowing the melted epoxy resin to harden in the carbon graphite fabric forming the orthotic brace or prosthetic device.

Abstract: An apparatus for in-mold-decoration includes a male mold, a female mold comprising a surface facing the male mold, a foil, a press member, and a supporting member. The surface of the female mold defines a cavity. The foil is applied to the surface of the female mold. The press member is positioned between the male mold and the female mold, and capable of hermetically pressing the foil on the surface of the female mold. The supporting member is movably mounted to the surface of the female mold to prop up the foil toward the male mold before the press member presses the foil on the surface of the female mold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a die with a first die member, a second die member and a holder device between the first die member and the second die member. A film is sent to the die between the holder device and the second die member. And then, operating the holder device toward the second die member to press the film on the second die member, and softening and molding the film in the second die member. Next, moving the first die member toward the second die member to close the die, and then performing an injection molding process to inject a molten material into the die. The molten material is combined with the film to form a product with the film on a surface thereof.

Abstract: A method includes providing a shape memory polymer in a permanent shape, where the permanent shape is at least part of a predetermined part shape, converting the shape memory polymer from the permanent shape into a temporary shape, where the temporary shape is more open than the permanent shape. The method further includes spraying a material onto at least one surface of the shape memory polymer in its temporary shape and reverting the shape memory polymer, having the material on the at least one surface, back to the permanent shape.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a co-molded insert part for use in composite, plastic, or metal parts is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a three-dimensional molding insert produced by a layer additive manufacturing process. The method further comprises the step of applying a layer material in contact with at least a portion of the molding insert. The method further comprises the step of co-molding the layer material and the molding insert simultaneously to produce a co-molded insert part.

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for manufacturing sheet material. In one representative embodiment, a sheet of fabric material is positioned across a patterning template that has a number of openings; and the sheet of fabric material and the patterning template are fed through an extrusion device in which extrusion material coats the fabric material and forces the fabric material into the openings in the patterning template, thereby producing a composite sheet material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a diaphragm for use in an electroacoustic transducer in a multi-layer structure which includes a first diaphragm layer of synthetic resin molded in a predetermined shape by injection molding and a second diaphragm layer layered in intimate contact on the first diaphragm layer and made of substance different from the first diaphragm layer, includes executing successively a pre-molding step and an injection-molding step, thereby providing the multi-layer structure. The pre-molding step includes attaching a non-molded sheet-like material which is a raw material of the second diaphragm layer to a mating surface of one of the die part of an injection molding die, and closing thereafter the injection molding die to give the sheet-like material a predetermined diaphragm shape. The injection molding step includes injecting synthetic resin material constituting the first diaphragm layer into the injection molding die thus closed thereby to form the first diaphragm layer.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a first cure-altering material; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a cure-altering material comprising an organosulfur compound, an inorganic sulfide compound, or a metal-containing organosulfur compound; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a window having at least one of a radio wave stealth property and an electromagnetic wave shield property comprising: a step for forming a thin-film composed of a conductive material on the surface of a transparent window member having a curved surface, and a step for forming the thin-film into a mesh shape. As a result, it is, possible to manufacture, at lower cost, a window having a radio wave stealth property that scatters radio waves in various directions so as not to be detected by radar, while transparency to visible light is improved, as well as a window having an electromagnetic wave shield property that effectively prevents harmful electromagnetic waves, except for visible radiation, from invasion into an aircraft.

Abstract: A composite member is joined to another composite or noncomposite member, using liquid or paste adhesive resin that cures in the joint. The joint is configured in such a way that the adhesive forms an interlocking key within recesses in the joined members that prevents joint disassembly once the adhesive has cured and hardened. Both of the members are provided with recesses extending along their lengths in the joint. The recesses register with each other to define a cavity and may undulate. The recessed are designed in such a way as to take the full load capability if the joint, even if there is no adhesion to the joined members. Adhesive is injected into the cavity through injection ports spaced periodically along the length of the joint.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patient aid device, such as a walker (W), includes the steps of molding a polymer or plastic connector (60) over first and second metal structural members (22, CB) to maintain the structural members in a first geometrical relationship. After the plastic has cured, the method includes the step of rotating the first structural member or front leg (22) relative to the plastic connector (60) to form an integral hinge without any seam in the plastic. The resultant walker includes front legs (22) hinged via the connectors (60) at opposite ends of the front cross brace (CB). The front leg (22) and rear leg (24) of each side frame (SF1, SF2) of the walker are interconnected by a lower cross brace (40) that has plastic preferably molded about the entire periphery of each leg.

Abstract: Division members (31, 32) separately molded to form a hollow component are brought into contact with each other and are arranged in dies (14, 24). The peripheral edge of the contact parts is formed with a peripheral edge path (330) to be filled with a molten resin. In the peripheral edge path (330), protrusions (316, 326) are projected from the division members (31, 32) continuously over the whole periphery of the peripheral edge path (330). The molten resin is filled in the peripheral edge path 330, and is welded with the protrusions (316, 326). As a result, a weld structure is obtained in which portions having a high welding strength are continuously formed over the whole periphery of the peripheral edge path (330).

Abstract: The two-sides in-mold decoration molding die includes a first mold on which the first decoration film is lengthwise movably disposed, and a second mold on which the second decoration film is laterally movably disposed and provided with a sprue and a runner, and a protruding section set higher than a region where the second decoration film passes is provided in a portion surrounding at least the runner, in an area directly confronting the first decoration film when the molds are clamped.

Abstract: Resin boots for constant velocity universal joint in which a different thickness portion is integrally formed in an inner diameter of a large diameter side end portion of a primarily molded resin bellows in accordance with a secondary molding. A resin bellows constituted by a bellows portion, and a small diameter side end portion and a large diameter side end portion which are provided in both end sides of the bellows portion is molded in accordance with a primary molding, and a different thickness portion corresponding to a secondarily molded product is integrally formed in an inner periphery of the large diameter aide end portion of the primarily molded resin bellows by being secondarily molded within an injection metal mold. At this time, a molten material of the different thickness portion is injected into a secondary molding space from an optional position of a thin portion.

Abstract: An insert molded article is comprised of a thermoplastic resin molded article and a thermoplastic resin film-like body molded integrally with the molded article by insert molding. The film-like body is heated, during insert molding, to a temperature in which a secondary shrinkage factor thereof becomes equal to or larger than a shrinkage factor of the thermoplastic resin of the molded article. A manufacturing method of the insert molded article includes providing the thermoplastic resin film-like body to a concave portion of a female mold, forming a cavity of a shape capable of shaping the molded article on one surface of the film-like body, and injection molding the thermoplastic resin so that the film-like body is heated, inside the cavity, to a temperature in which the secondary shrinkage ration thereof becomes equal to or larger than the shrinkage ratio of the thermoplastic resin forming the molded article.

Abstract: There is disclosed a boot for a constant-velocity universal joint, in which a secondary molded portion including a thick portion is formed on an inner peripheral portion of a large-diameter side end portion formed as a primary molded member and in which a material in secondary molding is prevented from leaking. A manufacturing method includes: a step of forming a secondary molding space between a large-diameter side end portion inner peripheral surface of the primary molded member and an outer peripheral surface of a core mold; and a step of injecting a molten material into the secondary molding space to mold the secondary molded portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a diffusion-tight plastic container with a bottom portion and a side wall portion, comprising the steps of: a) providing a planar, diffusion-tight film material, b) cutting a label out of the film material, the label having a bottom portion corresponding to the bottom portion of the plastic container and at least one side tab extending from it, corresponding to the side wall portion of the plastic container, c) preshaping the label in accordance with an outer surface of the plastic container, thereby forming overlapping areas, d) sealing the film material at the overlapping areas, as a result of which the label is shaped into the form of the film material body, e) placing the label into a mould having an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the plastic container to be manufactured, f) closing the mould, thus forming a mould cavity, the thickness of which corresponds to the thickness of the plastic container, and g) injecting plastic into the mould cavity and manufactur

Abstract: A compression molding method capable of preventing contamination of abrasion powders generated by scoring to thereby improve the product yield is provided. The compression molding method, including a fixed mold and a movable mold arranged opposite each other, includes: contacting a slide board connected with a movable die plate on the movable mold side via a spring, with the parting face of the fixed mold by a spring force; further advancing the movable mold after injecting resin into a cavity in the mold, and compressing and molding the resin filled in the cavity by a core, provided in the movable mold, penetrating through the slide board. A resin film is disposed between the fixed mold and the slide board, and one surface of the resin in the cavity is compressed by the core via the resin film.