Abstract: A carton blank is used in a form, fill and seal machine on which a closure is directly molded onto the carton. The molding portion of the machine includes a tool set having first and second tool elements in which the first tool element has an aligning member extending therefrom in a direction transverse to a direction of loading the carton between the first and second tool elements. The aligning element has a predetermined shape having diverging surfaces. The carton blank includes a rear wall panel, a first side wall panel, a front wall panel and a second side wall panel. Each panel is separated from its adjacent panels by a vertical score line. A closure panel is adjacent the front wall panel, has an opening therein and is configured for having a closure molded thereon. The closure panel is partitioned from the front wall panel by a first horizontal score line. The closure panel has a closure panel fin panel extending from a side opposite the front wall panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for manufacturing dental aligners. The system includes a workpiece introduction system having at least one workpiece preparation chamber. The system further has a mold manipulation system, having a mold introduction chamber, where a series of different molds may be introduced one after the other; a mold preparation chamber; a workpiece operation chamber; and a mold manipulator to move the mold between the mold introduction chamber, the mold preparation chamber, and the workpiece operation chamber; and a workpiece manipulator to move the workpiece between the workpiece preparation chamber and the workpiece operation chamber.

Abstract: The unit comprises a moulding machine having a plurality of press moulds (N) for moulding the article, which operate in sequence and are driven along a fixed operative path (P), and a feeder means (20) located in a fixed position to the side of said operative path (P) to feed to each mould (N) at least one component part (8) of the article. According to the invention, a plurality of loading means (30) are provided, each rigidly associated with a respective mould (N) and movable with the mould along said operative path (P), said loading means (30) moving relative to the respective mould (N) to transfer one component part (8) at a time from the feeder means (20) to the mould (N).

Abstract: This invention provides a method for clamping material, wherein a product that has no creases can be manufactured, even if the material has a complex shape, and the method can improve a yield of the product, and can reduce the cost of the dies. Also, the present invention provides a material-clamping unit used for the method.

Abstract: The invention is a process and apparatus for producing a cross-linked, tubular film or “tape” that uses a motor driven nip roll assembly and a product driven idler roll to pump gases contained within the film in a desired direction. The process eliminates the need to create slits to vent gases that are trapped within the film. The motor driven roll comprises a driven nip roll and a driven peristaltic roll that cooperate to drive the film forward and nip the film. The driven peristaltic roll includes a pumping section that comprises a plurality of pumping rollers that pump gases contained within the film in a direction that is the reverse direction of film travel. The product driven roll comprises a spool roller and a plurality of pumping rollers that are circumferentially spaced around the spool roller. The pumping rollers trap and pump gases contained in the film in the reverse direction of film travel.

Abstract: A method of making a molded article using a coverstock and a substrate includes locating the coverstock between a first section of a mold and a second section of the mold. The method further includes causing relative movement between the first and second mold sections to bring the first and second mold sections closer together to shape the coverstock using a mold cavity formed by the second mold section and forming and tensioning the coverstock at least one of during and after the first and second mold sections are brought together.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding plastics having relief decorations includes a mold, a foil, and a transport. The mold defines a cavity therein. The foil has a printed layer, and relief patterns are provided on the printed layer. The transport is used for transporting the foil with the printed layer thereon into the mold.

Abstract: Presented are a device and a method to produce helical coils from a filament, preferably consisting of plastic. A rotatable winding spindle and an associated filament-shaping device are provided to wind up the filament in a helical pattern, whereby the winding spindle extends beyond the filament-shaping device in the feed direction of the filament to be wound up. Viewed in the feed direction of the filament to be wound onto the winding spindle, a pressing device is provided downstream of the filament-shaping device that presses the filament against the winding spindle and is designed to generate a predominantly adequate friction contact between the filament and the winding spindle so that the rotation of the winding spindle essentially takes along the filament into the winding direction.

Abstract: An imprint method, includes the steps of: preparing a substrate; placing an uncured resin material on the substrate; preparing a mold having a first end and a second end; placing the mold to oppose the substrate at a position not sandwiching the resin material, wherein a first gap between the first end and the substrate and a second gap between the second end and the substrate are different from each other; imparting a relative movement between the substrate and the mold so that the resin material approaches the first end of the mold and enters through the first gap and fills at least a part of a space between the mold and the substrate; and changing at least one of the first and second gaps in the state that the resin material is present between the mold and the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the incorporation of a substructure into tooling for constructing composite structures in order to control thermal expansion of the tooling during aerospace manufacturing processes. Substructure, such as headers and/or gussets is added to the tooling to constrain the growth of the laminate expansion and/or control the diametric growth of the tool during the curing cycle. The thickness of the face-sheet of the tooling also may be reduced in order to further reduce the effective coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the tooling.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing mold charges into a mold of a compression molding machine includes a carrier, an arm pivotally mounted on the carrier and a mold charge pick-up cup on the arm at a position spaced from the carrier. The arm is pivotal on the carrier between a first position at which the arm is positioned to deposit a mold charge into a mold and a second position at which the mold charge pick-up cup is disposed to transport the mold charge. The carrier preferably is mounted for rotation around an axis. In some embodiments, a cam mechanism is coupled to the arm to pivot the arm as a function of rotation of the carrier. A spring may be coupled between the arm and the carrier for biasing the arm toward one of the first and second positions of the arm. In another embodiment, an actuator is carried by the carrier and coupled to the arm to pivot the arm with respect to the carrier. The arm preferably includes a passage for selective application of air and/or vacuum to the mold charge pick-up cup.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and assembly for locating a material adjacent or with a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. The assembly typically includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a mixing initiator.

Abstract: A scrapless thermoforming machine includes a plurality of transport trays having frames configured to hold thermoplastic billets and billet clamps. An oven is configured to heat the billets and a forming press is configured to form the billets into containers. A loading and unloading station has a billet loading side and a container unloading side. The loading and unloading station includes a clamp transfer station having a clamp transfer shuttle configured to move the clamps from the container unloading side to the billet loading side and a transport tray unloading mechanism on the container unloading side configured to unload the clamps and formed containers from a selected transport tray to the clamp transfer station.

Abstract: A molding machine includes a bed, a stationary and a moving mold holding plates, an adjustment plate, two tie bars, and a mechanism for driving the moving mold holding plate; both the mold holding plates are arranged on the bed for holding female and male parts of a mold respectively; the adjustment plate is positioned on the bed; the moving mold holding plate is connected to the tie bars so as to be moved along the tie bars when the driving mechanism is actuated; the tie bars pass through all of the plates in such a position as to intersect a diagonal line of each of the plates; to install the mold, male and female parts of the mold can be passed through space next to adjacent vertical and horizontal sides of the holding plates, which don't have a tie bar intervening between them to interfere with installation.

Abstract: A resin molten in a pot portion 59 is molded by being loaded via a gate 48 into a cavity, which has a rectangular parallelepiped shape in plan view and is formed of both molds 1 and 2, which are a second mold 2 and a first mold 1 that can make or release contact with the second mold 2. The pot portion 59 is provided at either one of the molds 1 and 2 and constituted of recess portions 54c located at prescribed intervals at the cavity. The recess portions 54c have a bottom surface constituted of part of a moving member 60 movable toward an opening portion. The gate 48 is structured so that one side of the cavity and the long side of the pot portion 59 are connected with each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molding-system process. The molding-system process includes a receiving operation, including receiving a polymer unit, a cyclic olefin copolymer unit and a reinforcement unit. The polymer unit and the reinforcement unit are separate from each other prior to the polymer unit and the reinforcement unit being received. Once received, the polymer unit, the cyclic olefin copolymer unit and the reinforcement unit are converted into a molding material. The molding material is to be transferred into a mold. In response the mold forms a product having reduced susceptibility to warpage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the extraction of material from glands of arthropods. The apparatus comprises a container in which at least part of the glands are placed and a buffer solution at least partially immersing the glands. Gland material is collected in the material collection area of container. In use the material is released from glands into the buffer solution and sedimented at the bottom of the container. The method comprises: a first step of removing from a body of the arthropod the gland containing at least partially the material; a second step of making an opening in an epithelium of the gland; and a third step of placing the gland in a container at least partially immersed in a buffer solution such that the materials exit the glands and sediments in the material collection area of the container.

Abstract: A foaming jig (35) with a refrigerator cabinet (13) is enclosed in a vacuum chamber (25); a metered quantity of a polyurethane mixture is then fed into the hollow walls of the refrigerator cabinet (13), making the foam to growth by generating a vacuum degree in the vacuum chamber (25) and into the foaming jig (35); the foaming of the cabinet walls (13) can be carried out in a comparatively short time, by using fast reactive polyurethane formulations.

Abstract: A method for machining the surface of a long metal member flatwise substantially throughout the overall length of the surface, a mold for the machining, a machined long part, a table apparatus using the machined part, and an X-ray imaging system using the table apparatus, are to be provided. The machining method comprises the steps of positioning a mold in such a manner that a flat mold surface is opposed to a surface of a long metal member in a state of non-contact substantially throughout the overall length of the surface, filling a metal adhesive agent into the opposed portion between the long metal member and the mold, and removing the mold after curing of the metal adhesive agent.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an electronic circuit section, a case, and a connector housing. The electronic circuit section includes a connector terminal. The case seals the electronic circuit section in such a manner that the connector terminal protrudes to an outside of the case. The connector housing is integrated with the case and has an approximately cylindrical shape to surround an outer circumference of the connector terminal. The case and the connector housing are made of resin with a molding tool by filling resin into a case cavity and a connector-housing cavity of the molding tool in a state where the electronic circuit section is held by a holding portion of the molding tool.

Abstract: On an application stage of resin are provided two (2) sets of dispensers 20 and 40. The one dispenser 20 supplies the resin directing to an upper side corner on a liquid crystal cell 1, while the other dispenser 40 directing to a lower side corner thereon. The dispenser 40 has a syringe 41 and a needle-like nozzle 42, and the needle-like nozzle 42 emits the resin, directing upward obliquely, onto the lower side corner. Thereby, the resin can be supplied between an edge portion of a lower substrate and a lower surface of a connecting board, but without turning over the panel for display, such as, a liquid crystal cell, etc.

Abstract: A patty-forming machine using linear displacement sensors to sense and report the position of hydraulic cylinder rods. The machine enclosure includes double sealed door openings. Mold cover lift rods are cylindrical and utilize annular seals on a top skin of the mechanical compartment. The machine comprises removable floor panels and has an easily accessible swing out electrical enclosure. The machine uses modular I/O blocks for the control solenoids, which are signal connected to a bus block. The bus block communicates between machine control and the solenoids with a single serial cable.

Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener and a manufacturing apparatus thereof are disclosed, wherein each fastener element has a coupling head, a neck portion, a body portion, and leg portions which are continuously fused and integrated, a terminal end is projected from a gap between upper/lower half portions of the coupling head, upper/lower flanges of a slider make a sliding contact with a surface of each of upper/lower half portions of each leg portion, each half portion of the leg portion extending from the body portion via a crotch portion and guiding the flanges, two or more leg portions are disposed with a predetermined interval in a sliding direction, an entire shoulder width of a shoulder portion is larger than a body width of the body portion if it is provided, thereby intensifying fixing strength between a fastener tape and fastener elements and waterproofness, and allowing a smooth sliding of a slider.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for supplying powder quantitatively and a material supply apparatus including the apparatus for supplying powder quantitatively. The apparatus for supplying powder quantitatively to a place where required includes: a driving part generating a driving force using an external power; a powder supply part connected to the driving part, following the operation of the driving part, and transferring the powder according to a predetermined path; a chamber placed on the sides of the powder supply part and receiving the powder transferred by the powder supply part; a compression part compressing the transferred powder in the chamber; and a quantitative supply part separating a desired amount of powder from the compressed powder and discharging the separated powder from the chamber.

Abstract: A gripper device for gripping the neck of a hollow body from the outside, which gripper device includes an annular body supporting at least two gripper parts each having its own bearing face, said gripper parts being movable substantially radially and constrained by an elastic device in such a way that the gripper parts are able to occupy a first radial position in which they bear against a buffer of the annular body with their bearing face projecting into the annular body, and a second radial position in which they are pushed back with their bearing face bearing against the exterior wall of the neck of a hollow body engaged in the annular body. The bearing faces of the gripper parts are bowed in the overall shape of an arc of a cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing high quality glass wool fibers, and more particularly to a spinner including a radiation shield is disclosed. The spinner includes a number of radiation shield positioned beneath the spinner base and decreases the temperature gradient along the peripheral sidewall of the spinner and improves the quality of the glass fibers. One suitable material for the radiation shield is a high temperature nickel alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for fabricating structural building panels. The apparatus may be used for fabricating panels directly on the foundation for a building. The apparatus may include a support frame, a flattening frame, a press frame, drive members such as pneumatic cylinders supported by the press frame, and posts attached to the support frame and used for aligning and coupling the apparatus and panel components. In order to fabricate a structural panel using the inventive apparatus, drywall sheets having bores sized for receiving the posts therethrough are prepared and drywall ribs or spacers are cut from drywall sheets. The support frame may be located on the foundation where the structural panel is to be positioned and a first sheet and a second sheet placed onto the posts, the sheets having adhesive and drywall spacers positioned perpendicularly therebetween.

Abstract: Centrifugal device (1) of the rotating bowl type for supplying preforms (2b), which are horizontally-laid and aligned, from preforms (2a) received in bulk, comprising a rotating transport ring (3) delimited by a lateral guide (12) and a central rotary disc (6) in the same direction as the ring and with an axis (8) inclined relative to that of the ring; a mobile member (15) mounted on the lateral guide occupies, as a result of the actuating means (18), an operational position in which the preforms (2c) are forced to leave the ring; detection means (19) upstream of the mobile member detect an undesirable preform (2c) on the ring and control actuating means for bringing the mobile member into its operational position for the ejection of the undesirable preform.

Abstract: A process for making a toothbrush head comprising widthways adjacent sections, the process comprising the stages of first making the head in an injection moulding process with the sections relatively spaced apart from each other in a widthways direction, then secondly moving the sections of the so formed head relatively spaced closer to each other in a widthways direction. An apparatus for performing the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plug for use with a residual hole of a passageway in a hot runner system manifold may include an external surface for sealing with the residual hole, wherein a portion of the external surface is in direct contact with the resin in the passageway, a cavity having an internal surface that does not contact the resin, and a sensor secured to the internal surface using chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, plasma spray, or an adhesive. An ejector pin may include a sensor secured to the sidewall using chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, plasma spray, or an adhesive. A mold may include two inserts each an external surface and an internal surface defining a mold cavity. A sensing element may be secured to the external surface the first or second mold inserts wherein the sensing element does not contact the internal surface of the mold cavity.

Abstract: In a method for producing molding elements having a predetermined thickness profile, in which a filling tool of a filling device is filled with a molding material and the molding material is released in the direction of gravity from the filling tool into a pressing mold of a press, the molding material is held in the filling tool by means of suction, and its release into the pressing mold is effected by a reduction, particularly a deactivation, of the suction force.

Abstract: A toy is provided employing moldable material and three-dimensional structures having recessed regions for receiving and retaining quantities of the moldable material. The moldable material is releasably attachable to the structure to give the structure a decorative coating. If, after initial attachment, the appearance of moldable material on the structure is unsatisfactory, the moldable material may be removed and reapplied to the same structure or to another structure.

Abstract: A device for flowing a liquid on a surface comprises: a flow path. A first port supplies the liquid to one end of the flow path and applies a first port pressure for retaining the liquid when the flow path is remote from the surface. A second port receives the liquid from the other end of the flow path and applies a second port pressure such that the difference between the first and second negative port pressures is oriented to promote flow of the liquid from the first port to the second port via the flow path in response to the flow path being located proximal to the surface and the liquid in the device contacting the surface. The first and second port pressures are such that the liquid is drawn towards at least the second port in response to withdrawal of the flow path from the surface. Such devices may employ microfluidic technology and find application in surface patterning.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.

Abstract: In a baking jig 1 for holding a ceramic honeycomb molding 3 having a large number of cells 31 juxtaposed with one another in an axial direction, an upper surface 21 coming into contact with the ceramic honeycomb molding 3 has a concavo-convex shape and one of the end faces 32 of the ceramic honeycomb molding 3 is supported by a large number of parallel convex portions 21. Recess portions 22 formed between the large number of convex portions 21 constitute ventilation passages 4 communicating with outside, and at least 30% of cells among cells 31 of the ceramic honeycomb molding 3 opening to the one end face 32 communicate with the ventilation passages 4 so that a decomposition gas occurring inside can be diffused from a bottom portion.

Abstract: A mold unit manufacturing a plastic edged glass shelf includes a first mold including a first support frame forming groove; a second mold including a second support frame forming groove; a support frame forming portion formed by the first and second support frame forming grooves; a seating portion receiving a glass sheet; and support pins formed in the support frame forming portion forming the edge of the glass sheet.

Abstract: A drop box for a rotational molding system includes a substantially rigid outer shell, a substantially rigid inner shell, configured to contain unmelted polymer material, and thermal insulating material, disposed between the inner and outer shells. Substantially rigid bridge material interconnects the inner and outer shells and forms part of the rigid structure thereof. The bridge material is configured to provide a thermal break between the inner and outer shells, to reduce heat transfer therebetween.

Abstract: A main mouth of a brick molding machine is disclosed. In a main mouth installed between a pressing unit of a brick molding machine and a mold in an assembled structure, the main mouth of a brick molding machine comprises a bolt insertion hole that passes through two opposing sides among upper and lower sides and left and right sides between inlet and outlet parts of a mouth body; a resistance member that includes an attaching surface attached to an inner surface of the mouth body having the bolt insertion hole therein, and a resistance surface protruded in a direction of an inner surface of the mouth body; a nut member embedded in the attaching surface of the resistance member with a part of the same being exposed; and an engaging bolt that is inserted from an outer side of the mouth body through the bolt insertion hole and thread-engaged with the nut member embedded in the resistance member for thereby fixing the resistance member to an inner surface of the mouth body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for manufacturing dental aligners. The system includes a workpiece introduction system having at least one workpiece preparation chamber. The system further has a mold manipulation system, having a mold introduction chamber, where a series of different molds may be introduced one after the other; a mold preparation chamber; a workpiece operation chamber; and a mold manipulator to move the mold between the mold introduction chamber, the mold preparation chamber, and the workpiece operation chamber; and a workpiece manipulator to move the workpiece between the workpiece preparation chamber and the workpiece operation chamber.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture of flexible moulds is described, in particular for the obtainment of lipsticks or the like, which comprises a female mould including at least one moulding cavity fillable with a plastic fluid, a male mould including at least a male stem and means to insert said male stem into said cavity of the female mould after the same has been filled with said plastic fluid and to extract it from the same after a prefixed cooling period suitable to transform said fluid plastic into a flexible mould.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for making soft cheese or fresh paste cheese comprising at least a first set of perforated cheese-moulds and at least a second set of perforated cheese-moulds arranged in a chamber. The invention is characterized in that said first and second sets of cheese-moulds are designed to be fitted one into the other.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing damaged refractory wall lining in a refractory lined vessel during use utilizing an insertable dispensing tool and injecting repair material under pressure therethrough. The injection tool has a plurality of radially positioned internally extending spray nozzle elements in trans-lateral angular alignment to the longitudinal axis of a support and supply cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the surface level of a liquid residing within a relatively vertically stationary workpiece support platform disposed within a reservoir for use in stereolithographic processes wherein a layered object or structure is formed by selectively curing portions of the liquid to at least a semisolid state in multiple, at least partially superimposed layers. Providing precise control of liquid depth over the vertically stationary platform as well as focusing of a laser beam for curing the liquid at the varying surface levels thereof relative to the vertically stationary platform is effected using a laser range finder system controlled by a computer used to control the stereolithographic process in a closed loop fashion.

Abstract: Plant for forming predetermined quantities of synthetic material comprising a rotary turntable carrying on its periphery a plurality of dispensing devices, and means for feeding the material in the molten state to said dispensing devices; the plant also comprises a fixed part directly connected to the molten material feed, a rotary sealed joint connecting said fixed part to the rotary turntable, operating means for interacting with the dispensing devices positioned on the rotary turntable to operate them in the sense of opening and closing them in response to the rotations of the turntable, and means for rotating the turntable.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to reduce irregularity of the amount of applying of the conductive paste applied for forming the side face electrode so as to be extended from a part of the side face of the component body up to a part of the face adjoining the side face, wherein the conductive paste is filled into the slit provided on the slit plate, and the component body is disposed with its side face toward the first principal face side of the slit plate, followed by allowing the shutter member to undergo elastic deformation toward the inside of the slit by compressing the shutter member comprising an elastic material with a projection on the compression member, thereby the conductive paste is applied so as to extend the paste from a part of the side face of the component body up to a part of the faces adjoining the side face while supplying the conductive paste on in the slit so as to swell on the first principal face.

Abstract: A void filling device which facilitates insertion of a void filling material into a tubular component and hold of the void filling material therewithin. The device comprises a holder for void filling material which is designed to retain the void filling material to fill a void space by expanding with heat and is of a different material from the void filling material so as to be elastically deformed and inserted into the void space. When the cross-sectional configuration of the void space of the tubular component is a rectangle, the holder is formed into a plate-like configuration which is longer than the diagonal line of the rectangle and is adapted to be insertable into the void space by bending the same arcuately.

Abstract: A potting compound injection apparatus includes a pneumatic tube for inserting single part potting compound and injecting the compound into the cells of a composite panel. The pneumatic tube has an open end for releasing potting compound and an opposed end interconnected to a pneumatic pressure source. The potting compound injection apparatus may also include a frame for maneuvering the pneumatic tube with respect to the composite panel. A method of injecting a potting compound includes applying potting compound through a pneumatic tube into a composite panel having cells.

Abstract: A method for production of endless plastic hollow profiles, in particular tubes, comprises several production stages for the plastic tube and a coating stage for a metal coating. A reduced pressure is provided in the coating stage, whereby the metal is transferred into the gas phase and deposited on the tube as a surface layer homogeneously bonded thereto.

Abstract: Production device and method for producing fiber-reinforced plastic components comprising a semi-finished prepreg product and a dry semi-finished textile product with an aeration and deaeration chamber and an exhaust line opening into the same for producing a vacuum and a semi-finished textile product chamber to receive a dry semi-finished textile product. Into the semi-finished textile product chamber an injection line for inserting resin opens, whereby a prepreg chamber for receiving a semi-finished prepreg product is provided. The prepreg chamber is located against the aeration and deaeration chamber in an air-permeable manner and the semi-finished textile product chamber is located against it at least in areas in an air-impermeable and resin-permeable manner. Due to the air-permeable membranes, a vacuum in the aeration and deaeration chamber generates a vacuum both in the prepreg chamber and in the semi-finished textile product chamber.

Abstract: A closed loop control of a heater bank used to preheat sheet plastic in preparation for thermoforming said sheet. The heater bank has zones of the heater bank in which the heaters are variably energized to produce greater heating in some areas of the sheet. A global percent increase in energization of all of the heaters is produced in correspondence to the sensed temperature of a location on the sheet to better control and speed the preheating process.