45th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150314485 | PELLETIZING SYSTEM FOR ROAD SURFACE MARKING MATERIAL - The invention relates to pelletizing thermoplastic road marking substance containing light-reflective agents, such as glass beads. A dry formulation of the ingredients is transported to a heating station, where the dry mix is heated to a molten state. The melted mix is extruded into form pockets of a moving conveyor. As the conveyor moves through a cooling station, the molten substance in the form pockets solidifies forming individual pellets. The pellets are then removed from the form pockets, packaged and shipped to customers. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314486 | SEPARATING DEVICE AND SEPARATING METHOD OF MATERIAL OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A separating device separates liquid absorbent fibers from a material including the liquid absorbent fibers of an absorbent article and impurities. The separating device includes: a case; an insertion port for inserting the material into the case on an airflow; a rotation member in the case for agitating and opening the material; and a discharge port for discharging the liquid absorbent fibers from inside the case on an airflow. The rotation member has a revolving axis with an axial direction along a predetermined direction from the insertion port to the discharge port, and a shaft member rotating around a rotating axis that has been set with an axial direction along the predetermined direction, while revolving around the revolving axis. The shaft member has protruding sections protruding outward and intersecting with an axial direction of the shaft member. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314487 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE PART OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method for manufacturing a composite part of an aircraft comprising the steps of placing a prepreg preform in a molding die between at least a molding die base part and a molding die upper part, debulking the air trapped in the prepreg, displacing the molding die upper part against the molding die base part in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the prepreg preform such that the molding die upper part presses the laminated perform until it reaches a blocking arrangement defining the position of the upper part relative to the base part for giving the prepreg preform the nominal thickness of the cured part, wherein said displacement is achieved by bolting the different parts of the molding die against each other, providing an elevated temperature to the preform such that it is cured. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314488 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MASTER MOLD - A method of manufacturing a master mold includes forming a plurality of replica resin layers using a mold; forming a replica template by bonding the plurality of replica resin layers on a template; forming a replica mold layer having a pattern corresponding to a pattern of the plurality of replica resin layers using the replica template; forming a flexible stamp having a pattern formed on a surface thereof using the replica mold layer; transferring the pattern formed on the surface of the flexible stamp to a mold resin; and forming a large area master mold by etching a surface of a substrate based on a pattern shape of the mold resin. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314489 | TOOL ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PART MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A tool assembly for manufacturing a part made of a composite material having a convex surface includes a mold. The mold at least partially defines the lines of the convex surface and is shaped so as to support, in a working position, drape-molding and polymerization operations for the part. In particular, the mold has a flexible portion alternating between the working position and a removal position where the mold is retracted relative to the working position. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314490 | Polymeric Film Exhibiting Improved Anti-Blocking Characteristics and Process of Making - A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface; applying the anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film; and gathering the treated film. The anti-blocking agent may be substantially acrylic free. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314491 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING REULEAUX SHAPES - Methods for forming a Reuleaux shape from a material involving placing the material into a container, moving the container along an orbit until the motion of the container along the orbit causes the material to assume a Reuleaux shape, and removing the Reuleaux shape from the container. Devices for transforming material into a Reuleaux shape, including a wheel, a platter mounted on the wheel, and a container mounted on the platter. Kits for forming a Reuleaux pentagon, including material having sand and silicone and a hexagonal container. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314492 | FORMING APPARATUS - A method of forming a material includes presenting a formable material to a space between opposing forming surfaces of opposed forming tools from whence said material is carried as said opposing forming surfaces advance in a machine direction. The method includes pressurising, as said opposing forming surfaces advance, said material between said opposing forming surfaces in a reduced space between said opposing forming surfaces defining at least in part a pressure forming zone, said reduced space between said opposing forming surfaces being maintained constant until a form of at least one of said opposing forming surfaces is profiled into said material and is retainable thereon. The method also includes releasing the profiled material from between the said opposing forming surfaces, as the space of the pressure forming zone increases between said opposing forming surfaces as the opposing forming surfaces advance. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314493 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BREAST PROSTHESIS - A method for manufacturing a breast prosthesis, in which a film bag is welded together from at least three film layers for producing at least two chambers. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314494 | SHIM FOR A COMPRESSION MOLD WITH IMPROVED SEALING - A shim for a compression mold for manufacturing a component from reinforced plastic, typically from SMC, comprising a fixed molding element, a mobile molding element, and a mobile shim that can be moved by an actuator. The mobile shim comprises a conventional part made of steel but also a part made of a high expansion material with a mean coefficient of expansion that is high enough that its own expansion at the molding temperature places the shim in compression against the molding element and seals against this element, thus eliminating flash on the molded part. This material is advantageously a polyetheretherketone, or PEEK. A mold comprising this shim and a compression molding method are also disclosed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314495 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS - Polyester-based compositions with increased glow-wire resistance include at least one filler for improving thermal conductivity, preferably aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate, particularly preferably aluminium silicate, with particular preference aluminium silicate with triclinic-pinacoidal crystal structure. Methods for production of the polymer-based compositions and to products to be produced therefrom are also provided. The products may include products for the electrical and electronics market, preferably devices for domestic use. Also disclosed is the use of aluminium oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate, particularly preferably of aluminium silicate, with particular preference of aluminium silicate with triclinic-pinacoidal crystal structure, for improving the glow-wire resistance of products for the electrical and electronics market, preferably of devices for domestic use. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314496 | INJECTION MOLDS AND METHOD OF INJECTION MOLDING - The specification discloses a patterned thickness article, a patterned injection molding, and a method for manufacturing the article. The injection molding has patterned internal surface including high-flow channels and a plurality of intermediate and/or lower-flow channels having varying cross-sectional areas within the injection molding. The method includes providing such an injection molding; providing a flow of molten material through a sprue and into the high-flow channels; creating a flow front in the injection molding that advances from the sprue along the high-flow channels and the intermediate and/or lower-flow channels; and applying a clamping pressure to said injection molding. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314497 | MOLDING APPARATUS, METHOD OF MOLDING, AND MOLDED PRODUCTS - A method for producing a molded product | 2015-11-05 |
20150314498 | PLASTIC NUT FOR BALL SCREW AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - In a plastic nut for a ball screw formed by injection molding fiber reinforced plastic, the reduction in precision over time due to wear is minimized. A thread groove is ground until the fibers in matrix plastic are exposed on the surface of the thread groove. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314499 | MOLDING APPARATUS, METHOD OF MOLDING, AND MOLDED PRODUCTS - A method for producing a molded product | 2015-11-05 |
20150314500 | CONDUIT BODY COVER SCREW RETENTION - An improved mechanism for retaining screws for a conduit body cover is disclosed. The screws are retained by a layer of PVC lining the inner surface of holes in the cover. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HOMOGENOUS THERMOPLASTIC SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY - A seat back assembly that includes a composite seat back cover. The composite seat back cover includes at least one composite layer, that includes a layer of reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic layer surrounding the reinforcing fibers. The thermoplastic layer is coextensive with the layer of reinforcing fibers. In various embodiments, the seat back includes a seat back frame. The seat back frame includes a side rail, a top rail main section, and a top rail cap. The side rail, the top rail main section, and the top rail cap are fused to each other by a homogenous chemical bond. A homogenous chemical bond is formed between the seat back cover and the seat back frame creating a unitary seat back assembly. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314502 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO MOULDING MACHINES - A moulding machine suitable for producing an article having two or more parts, the moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place mean. A moulding machine including one or more moulds and a robot pick-and-place system, in which the robot pick-and-place system is fixed to a mould. A method of forming an article having two or more parts, in which a first part of the article is moulded in a first mould section of a moulding machine comprising two or more mould sections for respective article parts and an in-mould pick and place means, and the in-mould pick and place means moves a moulded first part of the article from the first mould section to a second mould section of the two or more mould sections. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314503 | Overmoulding Method for Preforms to be Converted Into Containers and Device Therefor - Method for manufacturing plastic preforms ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314504 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ROLLER FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT - Provided is a method for producing a roller for OA equipment, with which a roller that degrades the quality of an image is not easily produced even in the case of using a fluororesin tube stored in a folded state. The method includes a close-contact step of inserting a fluororesin tube into a cylindrical mold, ensuring airtightness between the tube and an inner surface of the cylindrical mold, and subsequently performing deaeration to bring the tube into close contact with the inner surface of the cylindrical mold; a primer layer-forming step of applying an adhesive onto an inner surface of the tube that is brought into close contact with the inner surface of the cylindrical mold to form a primer layer; and a rubber layer-forming step of, after the formation of the primer layer, inserting a core bar into the cylindrical mold along a central axis of the cylindrical mold, injecting a rubber material into a gap formed between the inserted core bar and the tube, and subsequently vulcanizing the rubber material to form a rubber layer. The cylindrical mold and the tube used in the method satisfy a condition that a difference between an inner diameter of the cylindrical mold and an outer diameter of the tube is 3% to 10% of the inner diameter of the cylindrical mold. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314505 | SIMPLE INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE STRUCTURE AND INJECTION METHOD FOR THE SAME - A simple injection molding machine structure including a stationary platen, a movable platen, and an injection unit, and an injection method for the simple injection molding machine structure are provided. The stationary platen and the movable platen each carry a mold core for defining a mold cavity. The movable platen is movable freely relative to the stationary platen. The injection unit is disposed on the movable platen and includes an injection barrel, a heating member, a screw rod and a driving member. The screw rod is coupled to the driving member, extended into, and received in the injection barrel. The heating member is disposed on the injection barrel. The screw rod pressurizes, injects, and delivers molten plastic. The simple injection molding machine operates by controlling the speed of advancement of the screw rod to stabilize pressure and thus allow the molten plastic to take shape easily. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314506 | COMPONENT WITH SEALING PLUG AND METHOD FOR MOULDING A COMPONENT INSERT - The present invention discloses a component insert | 2015-11-05 |
20150314507 | TAKE-OUT ROBOT WITH FUNCTION OF SENSING WEIGHT OF INJECTION MOLDED PRODUCT - Provided is a take-out robot including a load cell in a rotating unit to allow an injection molded product to be attached to an adhesive unit, measure a weight of the injection molded product, and determine whether the injection molded product is desirable or faulty. A chucking device of measuring the weight may be installed to prevent a vertical load during the taking out and a force during the conveying from being applied to the load cell, and allow the force to be applied to the load cell only when reaching a weight measuring point. Further, a cut portion may be formed to have a stepped boundary surface in the load cell and thus, a stopper function may be performed against bending deflection of the load cell when a load is applied so that the load cell may be protected without an additional chucking device of measuring the weight. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314508 | Hot Runner System Sealing Arrangement - A sealing arrangement between hot runner components includes a sealing component positioned between a first hot runner component and a second hot runner component having a molding material channel extending therebetween. The sealing component includes an opening through which the molding material channel extends. The sealing component is received in a bore in the second hot runner component such that a portion of the sealing component projects beyond the second hot runner component to create a gap between the first hot runner component and the second hot runner component. The sealing component has a hardness that is greater than a hardness of the second hot runner component and less than a hardness of the first hot runner component. Further, the sealing component has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is proximate to a coefficient of thermal expansion of the second hot runner component. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314509 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a process for making a cross-linked polyethylene article and to the use of such a process in the production of pipes or cables. The process comprises: (A) feeding a blend comprising a cross-linkable silane-group containing polyethilene copolymer and at least one additive to an extruder, (B) feeding a liquid comprising a silanol condensation catalyst to said extruder to form a mixture with said blend, (C) extruding said mixture to form an article and (D) cross-linking said article. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314510 | System And Method For Manufacturing Cylindrical Foam Articles - The present teachings provide a system and method for producing a cylindrical foam article. The method can include coupling a first end of an outlet adaptor to a die, and coupling the die to a die housing of an extruder. The method can also include coupling a substantially cylindrical die outlet to a second end of the outlet adaptor, and substantially continuously extruding a polymer through the outlet adaptor into the die outlet to create the cylindrical foam article with a natural skin formed about a perimeter of the cylindrical foam article. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314511 | Production of TPO Roofing Membrane via Counter-Rotating Extrusion - The present disclosure is directed to a process for producing thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membrane. The process includes directly adding components of a high-load flame retardant TPO formulation to a counter-rotating twin screw extruder. The process includes extruding the formulation with counter-rotation of the twin screws and forming a TPO roofing membrane having a tensile strength of greater than 10 MPa and a flame retardance of rating of classification D as measured in accordance with EN ISO 1 1925-2, surface exposure test. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314512 | VENT ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR TWIN-SCREW EXTRUDER - The vent assembly device for a twin-screw extruder according to the present invention includes a vent assembly ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314513 | CONTINUOUS EXTRUSION DEVICE BASED ON TWIN SCREW EXTRUDER - The present invention performs, by using a pair of filters, continuous operation of a twin screw extruder even during replacement of a filter. The continuous extrusion device based on a twin screw extruder of the present invention has a pair of filters ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314514 | METHOD FOR MOLDING TWO-PIECE BLOW MOLDED HOLLOW TANK BY USING AUXILIARY MALE MOLDS - A method for molding a two-piece blow molded hollow tank by using auxiliary male molds includes the following steps: 1) blanking two parisons; 2) closing mold halves of a mold and a pre-molding template; 3) pre-stretching the molten parisons by using auxiliary male molds in the pre-molding template; 4) performing internal high-pressure blow molding, and pre-molding two housing portions; 5) opening the mold, and withdrawing the pre-molding template; 6) moving in a component built-in mechanism to perform built-in component connection; 7) moving out the component built-in mechanism; 8) closing the mold for the second time and finally blow molding a hollow tank; and 9) opening the mold and taking out the product. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314515 | EXTRUSION BLOW-MOLDING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF - An extrusion blow molding method includes detecting an exit velocity of a tube exiting a head during a blow molding cycle for forming the tube. A melt accumulator receives part of the melt conveyed by an extruder or discharges melt in addition to the melt conveyed by the extruder in dependence on the detected exit velocity. The melt accumulator discharges melt if the detected exit velocity is less than a target value for the exit velocity and receives melt if the detected exit velocity is greater than the target value for the exit velocity. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314516 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FUEL TANKS BY BLOW MOULDING - A method of manufacturing fuel tanks made of polymer material using a blow molding technique, the method including: offering up at least one sheet form extrudate between two opposing cavities of an open mold with an impression that corresponds to a shape of a tank that is to manufactured; then bringing the two cavities together until the mold is closed; as the two cavities are being moved closer together and before the extrudate comes into contact with one of them, injecting a first fluid between the extrudate and at least one cavity; injecting a second fluid on the opposite side of the extrudate from each cavity, to press it firmly against the wall of the cavity; removing the first fluid present between the cavity and the extrudate before end of injection of the second fluid. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314517 | BOTTLING LINE AND METHOD - A continuous cycle bottling line ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314518 | METHOD FOR HYDROFORMING A CONTAINER FROM A PREFORM | 2015-11-05 |
20150314519 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING A TOOL CHANGING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a packaging machine, comprising a forming station, which has a deep-drawing punch, by means of which a film web is deep-drawn, wherein the deep-drawing punch is provided directly or indirectly on a drive, which moves the deep-drawing punch back and forth between two positions. The invention further relates to a method for installing a deep-drawing punch of a packaging machine on a drive or removing said deep-drawing punch from said drive. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314520 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THERMAL FORMING AN OBJECT - A method and system for thermal forming an object. A mold is provided, a shape of which corresponds to a desired shape of the object. A material is inserted into a heating area, and the material is heated using a plurality of independently controllable heat sources that heat different areas of the material. The heated material is then disposed over or into at least a portion of the mold so as to deform the material. The deformed material may then be trimmed so as to form the object. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314521 | STRETCHING UNIT - The invention relates to an improved stretching unit characterised, amongst other things by the following: the clip-chain unit is designed such that the forces which are exerted are decoupled and applied in a tilting-free and torque-free manner to the clip-chain unit in order to prevent an increase of the surface pressure between the clip-chain unit and the supporting rail. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314522 | Laying Head and Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Three-Dimensional Pre-form for a Structural Component from a Fiber Composite Material - A laying head for manufacturing a three-dimensional preform includes an inlet configured to feed in a plurality of dry rovings. A fiber conveying device simultaneously and mutually-independently conveys, in a fiber supplying direction, the rovings fed-in via the inlet. An outlet is arranged downstream of the fiber conveying device in the fiber supplying direction and simultaneously lays the plurality of rovings on a workpiece carrier to manufacture the three-dimensional preform. A fiber-cutting device is disposed downstream of the fiber conveying device and upstream of the outlet in the fiber supplying direction and cuts the rovings. A nozzle applies a medium onto the rovings. A slit-shaped through gap of the nozzle has a height is equal to the height of the dry rovings in the thickness direction plus a margin that is sufficiently small so as to cause the medium to be forcibly embedded into the dry rovings. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314523 | APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING PROTECTIVE COVERINGS TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS - An applicator is provided for applying protective films to electronic device displays. The applicator includes a base, a screen protector, and a squeegee. The base includes a pocket for receiving an electronic device. The screen protector is affixed to the base so as to overlie an electronic device. The screen protector preferably includes three layers including a protective film, cap sheet, and back liner. The squeegee is provided for removing the back liner and for simultaneously affixing the protective film to an electronic device. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314524 | ULTRASONIC EDGE SEALING OF SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND CARRIER FILM - A process for manufacturing a sheet molding compound carrier film including a first layer of material and a second layer of material sealed with each other along an edge. The seal is formed using ultrasound transmitted by a weld horn as both layers of material move along an anvil portion. The seal on the edge is suitably formed to protect the edge and build a weld to ensure moldable sheet molding compound flows to the edges of the carrier sheet, while providing a homogeneous mixture of glass and resin and also allowing air to escape. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314525 | A METHOD AND APPARATUS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF A SPIRALLY WOUND AND WELDED TUBE - A method and apparatus in the manufacture of a spirally wound and welded tube is disclosed. A thermoplastic profile is slid along a path on a slider arranged in an axial direction of the tube and defining a cylindrically shaped winding surface with a diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the tube to be manufactured. The profile is directed along a spiral path towards a previous turn of said profile by means of radial rollers spaced along said spiral path by adjusting the position of the rollers: Opposite edges of said profile turns are welded together by providing an extruded welding mass between said profile turns. The welded tube is fed from the welding station by means the rollers by sliding it onto a rotating support. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314526 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOLDED ANTENNA COMPONENTS - Method and apparatus for making antennas and antenna components suitable for wideband transmission and reception are disclosed. Material accretion devices or apparatus such as a 3D printer can be used to form the antennas and antenna components. The antenna and antenna components can include folded and/or self-similar features. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314527 | 3D Printing Part Removal and Interface For A 3D Printing Vending Machine - The present invention concerns a system and method for fabricating a three-dimensional object. A build platform is provided that defines a build area and includes a print bed within the build area. Also provided is an extruder that extrudes build material. An ejector having at least one arm that has at least two opposing ends is used to remove the printed object. The first end of the ejector is adapted to travel in a vertical direction and the second end is adapted to travel in a horizontal direction. A scraper portion extends horizontally, parallel to the print bed from a retracted position to an extended position when the first end travels in a vertical direction towards the print bed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314528 | INCREASED INTER-LAYER BONDING IN 3D PRINTING - Inter-layer bonding in objects manufactured by 3D printing techniques is improved by one or more targeted heat sources (THSs) that preheat a targeted portion of existing object material before additional material is added to the object. 3D Printing is also improved, optimized or calibrated by pre- or post-heating a targeted area. THS elements may be fixed, mobile, or a combination thereof to apply heat to targeted areas. A THS may be integrated in or as an add-on to an existing 3D printer. A THS controller may use 3D printer information, such as a current direction or a future direction of printing, to select one or more THSs and to perform other targeted heat operations, such as setting energy levels, aiming, moving, etc. Properties, e.g., strength, of 3D printed objects with improved interlayer bonding may, for example, be several multiples better than the same object printed without improved interlayer bonding. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314529 | DISCRETE 3D DEPOSITION PRINTER - Embodiments of a solid free form printer and a discrete deposition head are disclosed. The solid free form printer may include one or more discrete deposition heads. A discrete deposition head includes a feeder configured to feed a target material in solid form to a deposition assembly. The deposition assembly is configured to create a deposition piece from the target material and dispense the deposition piece onto a portion of the printed object, wherein the deposition piece is in solid form within the deposition assembly. The discrete deposition head also includes a target heat source that heats the portion of the printed object where the target material is to be placed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314530 | MULTI-MATERIAL THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTER - A layer of a first powder is dispensed in a layer over a build plate. Binder is then selectively applied to hold portions of the layer of first powder together. Unbound first powder is then removed. A second powder is then dispensed in a layer over the build plate and portions of the bound first powder above the build plate. Binder is then selectively applied to hold portions of the second powder together. Unbound second powder is then removed. A third or more different powders can be similarly dispensed and bound to complete a multi-material layer. The process is then be repeated on a next subsequent layer. A curing radiation source can accelerate binding of powder together. Voids can be formed in portions of the layers by dispensing a fugitive material in portions of each multi-material layer. Mechanisms for implementing the printing process are also disclosed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314531 | METHODS FOR COMPOSITE FILAMENT THREADING IN THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - Various embodiments related to three dimensional printers, and reinforced filaments, and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a void free reinforced filament is fed into an conduit nozzle. The reinforced filament includes a core, which may be continuous or semi-continuous, and a matrix material surrounding the core. The reinforced filament is heated to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of the matrix material and less than a melting temperature of the core prior to applying the filament from the conduit nozzle. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314532 | INCREASED INTER-LAYER BONDING IN 3D PRINTING - Inter-layer bonding in objects manufactured by 3D printing techniques is improved by one or more targeted heat sources (THSs) that preheat a targeted portion of existing object material before additional material is added to the object. 3D Printing is also improved, optimized or calibrated by pre- or post-heating a targeted area. THS elements may be fixed, mobile, or a combination thereof to apply heat to targeted areas. A THS may be integrated in or as an add-on to an existing 3D printer. A THS controller may use 3D printer information, such as a current direction or a future direction of printing, to select one or more THSs and to perform other targeted heat operations, such as setting energy levels, aiming, moving, etc. Properties, e.g., strength, of 3D printed objects with improved interlayer bonding may, for example, be several multiples better than the same object printed without improved interlayer bonding. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314533 | PRINTING METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A printing method for a three-dimensional object and system thereof, the method includes: analyze and build a three-dimensional model of a work piece to be printed. Discrete three-dimensional model along the first axis into the two-dimensional multi-level, and get a second two-dimensional plane coordinate for the second axis and the third axis from each layer in two-dimensional layer. Each time will according to the second two-dimensional horizontal coordinate for the second axis and the third axis sequentially for a second two-dimensional coordinates of each layer of the work piece axis line by line dot matrix printing. The present invention can overcome the limitations of existing 3D printing printer, and to achieve a three-dimensional model of the single direction infinite print. Even smaller three-dimensional printer does not require changes to existing structures. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314534 | Large Shells Manufacturing Apparatus - The current document discloses an apparatus and method that support manufacture of large 3D hollow objects or shells with thin walls including curved surfaces with high and low curvature change ratio and alleviate or significantly reduce the need for support structures. Further to this, introduction of support structures becomes a function of the curved surface curvature change ratio. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314535 | A LINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a liner, such as a wheelhouse liner, includes the following steps: (a) providing a textile blank; (b) dispensing a liquid-impermeable polymer only on a portion of the textile blank; (c) bonding the liquid-impermeable material to the textile blank; (d) changing a shape of the textile blank to form the liner; and (e) trimming the liner. The liner includes a substrate wholly or partly made of a textile. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The liner further includes a liquid-impermeable coat bonded to the substrate. The liquid-impermeable coat partially covers the first surface of the substrate in order to minimize liquid flow through the substrate. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314536 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WIND TURBINE BLADE USING PRE-FABRICATED STACKS OF REINFORCING MATERIAL - A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade using pre-fabricated stacks of reinforcing material is described. The stacks | 2015-11-05 |
20150314537 | Method of manufacturing an aerodynamic shell part for a wind turbine blade - A method of manufacturing an aerodynamic shell part for a wind turbine blade is described. The aerodynamic she part comprises a recess for arrangement and connection of a spar cap within said recess. The method comprising the steps of: a) providing a first mould part having a first forming surface that defines a part of an exterior of the aerodynamic shell part, b) laying up fibre-reinforcement material and optionally also sandwich core material in the first mould on the first forming surface, c) arranging one or more inserts having an exterior shape corresponding to at least sides of the recess of the aerodynamic shell part, d) supplying resin to said fibre-reinforcement material and optional sandwich core material, e) curing or preconsolidating the resin, and f) removing the one or more inserts. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314538 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE PART BY DRAPE FORMING - The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing a part made from a composite material by means of a drape forming operation as well as to a tool for implementing the methods. In particular, the part has at least one inner convex surface. The methods use at least one outer manufacturing mold and at least one intermediate mold. The inner surface of the outer manufacturing mold substantially defines outer lines of the part to be manufactured, and the intermediate mold is arranged opposite the inner surface of the outer manufacturing mold such that an inner surface of the intermediate mold at least partially defines the molding lines of an intermediate portion of the part to be produced. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314539 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING A COMPOSITE LAMINATE - A method for obtaining a composite piece of n plies, at least one ply having a fiber volume greater than 58% in weight, the method comprising the steps of laying uncured prepreg plies and performing ultrasound compaction over each laid uncured laminate ply, wherein at least one of the uncured laminate plies has a fiber volume greater than 58% in weight. Finally, the composite laminate is cured. The step of performing ultrasound compaction comprises applying an ultrasonic compactor over each laid laminate ply. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314540 | METHOD FOR TREATING A FIBER-PLASTIC COMPOSITE OF A ROTOR BLADE, SEMIFINISHED PRODUCT IN THE FORM OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND UV LAMP FOR CURING A UV-CURABLE MATRIX MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for treating a fiber-plastic composite of a rotor blade, comprising the steps of:
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20150314541 | Thermoformed in-Mold Labeling Using Lenticular Label - A lenticular images is attached to a thermoformed container during the thermoforming process by pre-forming the lenticular label and low temperature adhesive material that may fuse to the thermoformed plastic. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314542 | PRODUCT SUCH AS A TIRE WITH RFID TAG WITH RUBBER, ELASTOMER, OR POLYMER ANTENNA - A product such as a tire includes a radio frequency identification device (RFID) assembly located along an outer sidewalk The RFID assembly has a thin, flexible, substantially planar, elongated non-conductive rubber, elastomer, or polymer substrate. First and second thin, flexible, elongated, substantially planar first antenna portions formed at least in part of the same conductive rubber, elastomer, or polymer are provided on the substrate. Opposite first and second ends of the first antenna portion have different first and second widths. A chip has opposite first and second ends in operative electrical connection with the first and second antenna portions, respectively, and is located between the outer sidewall and the substrate. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314543 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING TYRES - A process for building tyres provides for building a carcass sleeve around a forming drum having an application diameter and two lateral half-portions axially moveable relative to each other. The carcass sleeve includes at least one carcass ply coaxially engaged around each of the axially opposite end flaps thereof to an annular anchoring structure defining a fitting diameter smaller than the application diameter. The building of the carcass sleeve includes: applying and stopping a leading end of a semi-finished product in the form of a continuous strip cut to size against a continuous surface of the forming drum; winding the semi-finished product in the form of a continuous strip cut to size circumferentially around the forming drum; and joining a trailing end of the semi-finished product to the leading end at said continuous surface. The continuous surface is extended only partly around the forming drum. The semi-finished product, except for the leading end and the trailing end, is laid against a discontinuous circumferential surface of the forming drum adjacent to the continuous surface and belonging to the two lateral half-portions. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314544 | METHOD FOR RETREADING A VEHICLE TIRE CASING AND VEHICLE CASING OBTAINED BY THIS METHOD - In the method for retreading a vehicle tire casing, a fluid is injected into a casing between a tread and a tread backing in order to space them apart. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314545 | Aircraft Foam Insulation Method and Apparatus - Methods and apparatus for manufacturing a foam insulation panel to include a panel feature conforming to a first feature of an aircraft sidewall assembly include compressing opposed first and second surfaces of a foam block, advancing a cutter transversely through the foam block to separate the foam block into an excess layer and the foam insulation panel, and translating the foam block by an offset distance determined from the aircraft sidewall assembly first feature to form the panel feature. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314546 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT ENABLING AN INCREASE OF FOUR-BAR PRESS STROKE RATE AND REDUCTION IN PRESS SIZE - The present application provides a four-bar press that includes a plurality of linkages and at least one element for maintaining at least one of the plurality of linkages in the four bar press in compression during at least a portion of a press cycle. This beneficially reduces undesirable characteristics of the press, such as jerk, which enables use of smaller and lighter components. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314547 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CERAMIC OR METAL POWDER PRESS, AND CERAMIC OR METAL POWDER PRESS - The invention relates to a method of controlling a ceramic and/or metal powder press ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314548 | Baling press - The invention relates to a baling press having a horizontal construction, for compaction of loose material, comprising a pressing channel having a fill-in opening, a pressing plate that can be displaced in the pressing channel, having a pressing surface that stands in contact with the material to be compacted, multiple hydraulic cylinders coupled with electro-hydraulic drive assemblies, for generating a pressing force, for advancing the pressing plate for the purpose of introducing the pressing force into the filled-in material, as well as for returning the pressing plate to a starting position, and a control and regulation system configured for monitoring the spatial orientation of the pressing surface and keeping it constant during the advancing movement of the pressing plate. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314549 | Uninterrupted Bag Making Machine - An uninterrupted bag making machine includes a conveyance unit, a conveyance unit driving means, a sealing unit having sealing assemblies, a sealing unit driving means, a perforating unit having a cutting device, a perforating unit, a perforating unit driving means, a breaking unit, and a control unit. With the conveyance unit, a film tube is conveyed to pass through the sealing unit, the perforating unit, and the breaking unit. Furthermore, with the control unit in cooperation with various driving means, the sealing assemblies can be moved in the direction of the film tube being moved, and the cutting device of the perforating unit is rotated in synchronous with the film tube being moved. As such, the film tube can be processed with sealing operations, perforating operations, and breaking operations at predetermined locations along the film tube without an interruption, so that the production rate and capacity can be increased. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314550 | GLASS/RESIN COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A composite structure with high pressure resistance that is suitable for a flow channel is produced by reducing the number of components while maintaining the excellent chemical resistance and high stress tolerance inherent to a glass substrate and a resin substrate. A glass substrate surface is modified with a hydrolyzable silicon compound, and the glass substrate is brought into contact with the resin substrate. Subsequently, the contact surface between the glass substrate and the resin substrate is heated to a temperature from the glass transition temperature to the pyrolysis temperature of the resin substrate, eliminating gaps between the glass substrate and the resin substrate to bring them into close contact with each other, and causing chemical binding or anchor effects between the glass substrate and the resin substrate via the hydrolyzable silicon compound. Thus, the glass substrate and the resin substrate are firmly fixed to each other. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314551 | MICRO-PERFORATED REFLECTIVE TEXTILE SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A tubular sleeve for providing protection to elongate members contained within the sleeve against external radiant heat and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an inner tubular textile wall forming a cavity sized for receipt of the elongate members and an outer foil layer bonded to an outer surface of the textile wall. The outer foil layer has micro-sized perforated holes that enhance the ability of the sleeve to be flexed and routed over meandering paths without causing the outer foil layer to tear or crack. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314552 | HEAT INSULATING SHEET, HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEAT INSULATING SHEET, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL - It has been difficult to achieve weight reduction while satisfying a required insulation property in a heat insulating material configured by alternately stacking a metal vapor-deposited sheet and a net. A heat insulating sheet comprises: a first thermal conduction suppressing layer that suppresses thermal conduction; a first radiant heat reflecting layer that is placed on one surface side of the first thermal conduction suppressing layer and reflects radiant heat; and a protruding portion protruding from a surface of the first radiant heat reflecting layer on an opposite side of a surface on which the first thermal conduction suppressing layer is stacked, the protruding portion containing a resin at least on its surface. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314553 | REINFORCED STRUCTURAL COMPONENT MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A structural component is made of composite material, including at least one assembly orifice, the component being composed of a stack of plies of fibers which include at least one layer of plies of regular fibers and at least one reinforcing ply. The reinforcing ply is composed of a woven composite textile preform formed by a weave obtained by assembling a plurality of circumferential warp fibers that form a path around the assembly orifice and weft fibers that extend radially with respect to the center of the orifice. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314554 | WATER-REPELLENT, THERMOPLASTIC RESIN SHEET, AND MOLDED ARTICLE - Provided is a water-repellent, thermoplastic resin sheet provided with a textured layer having a microtexture on one surface side, and a water repellent layer formed with an approximately constant thickness on the aforementioned one surface side of the textured layer, wherein at least the surface region on the one surface side of the textured layer is a cross-linked material which maintains the microtexture even after heated drawing, and the water-repellent layer is formed from an olefin copolymer resin containing hydrophobic oxide particles. Also provided is a molded article, such as a molded container, formed by thermoforming the thermoplastic resin sheet. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314555 | Fibrous Structures and Method for Making Same - Fibrous structures having a nonwoven substrate, a scrim material and a plurality of solid additives and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided herein. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314556 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHODS THEREFOR - A method is provided for forming a composite article to have a primary composite structure and an integral secondary composite structure that extends out of a plane defined by the primary composite structure. The method includes laying-up first plies to construct the primary composite structure. The first plies contain continuous reinforcement material and extend from a first zone that will define the primary composite structure into a second zone that will define the secondary composite structure. During laying-up of the first plies, additional plies are interleaved with the first plies within the second zone but not the first zone. The additional plies originate within a build-up zone between the first and second zones and extend therefrom into the second zone. After interleaving the plies, the build-up zone is deformed to orient the second zone and form the secondary composite structure that extends out of the plane defined by the continuous reinforcement material of the first plies. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314557 | REINFORCEMENT INTEGRATED INTO THE STRUCTURE OF WOUND COMPONENTS CONSISTING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The invention relates to a component ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314558 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIAL, COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCED USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a device for producing a composite material, including: a mat production unit that produces a mat which forms a polymer film having a plurality of fiber layers; a fiber production unit that produces a wide-width fiber which is formed of a plastic resin with a single direction fiber layer; and a composite material production unit to which the mat and the double width fiber are supplied so that the mat and the wide-width fiber are laminated according to a predetermined order of lamination. Also, the present invention provides a composite material produced using the device and a method for producing said composite material. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314559 | WAVED MELTBLOWN FIBER WEB AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR - A waved meltblown fiber web of the present invention relates to a fiber web prepared by a meltblown method and is characterized by a preparation method in which a meltblown microfiber comes in contact with collection portions having different surface velocities so as to be collected. The waved meltblown fiber web of the present invention is characterized in that: a part of meltblown microfibers reaches a low velocity collection portion so as to be horizontally layered, thereby forming a horizontal fiber layer ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314560 | COTENDERED NONWOVEN/PULP FABRIC AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to a nonwoven fabric made from a composite of nonwoven and pulp where the nonwoven has a high loft derived from a heat set three-dimensional relief structure and/or hydroengorged fiber structure. A nonwoven web is hydraulically treated to create a hydroengorged material having an increased loft. Alternatively a nonwoven web is treated to have a heat set three-dimensional relief structure. The treated web is then hydroentangled with pulp to form a cotendered nonwoven/pulp composite fabric. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314561 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible display is disclosed. In one aspect, the display includes a flexible substrate and a protection film formed over the flexible substrate. The display further includes a layer of adhesive material formed between the flexible substrate and the protection film, wherein a plurality of patterns are formed in the adhesive layer. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314562 | LIGHTWEIGHT THERMAL MANAGEMENT MATERIAL FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THROUGH-THICKNESS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - A flexible sheet of aligned carbon nanotubes includes an array of aligned nanotubes held in a polymer matrix material. The carbon nanotubes have an average length of between about 50 microns and about 500 microns. The polymer matrix has an average thickness of between about 10 microns and about 500 microns. The flexible sheet has a density of about 0.2 to about 1.0 g/cc and includes between about 98 to about 60 weight percent aligned carbon nanotubes and between about 2 and about 40 weight percent polymer. A tape of aligned carbon nanotubes, a method for producing a tape of aligned carbon nanotubes, a method of producing the flexible aligned carbon nanotube sheet material and a method of increasing unidirectional heat conduction from a work piece are also disclosed. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314563 | LAMINATED CORE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING SHEET METAL PARTS TO FORM A LAMINATED CORE - A laminated core and a method for connecting sheet metal parts to form a laminated core, wherein sheet metal parts are separated from a sheet metal strip having, at least in some regions, a layer of curable polymer adhesive, and the sheet metal parts with adhesive-coated sides facing one another are provided above one another and are bonded under pressure to form a laminated core. In order to create advantageous method conditions, according to the invention a mixture comprising water and a thermoplastic and/or cross-linkable adhesion promoter is provided on at least one of the adhesive layers facing one another during bonding of the sheet metal parts. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314564 | LAMINATED MAGNESIUM CEMENT WOOD FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - A Laminated Magnesium Cement (MgO) Wood Fiber Construction Board utilizes structural plywood, OSB, fiber board, or other suitable flammable building materials with a lamination of MgO board laminated to the structural substrate using an adhesive having suitable properties, manufactured in a method including but not limited to a setup/transport station, adhesive to MgO board application, lay-up, transport, compression, curing and packaging steps, whereby flame spread and smoke development for the finished structural construction board exceeds prior art testing procedures. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314565 | Construction Panel - A panel for use in building construction comprises a plasterboard having two opposed faces, a polymer-based lamina being provided on one of these faces. The polymer-based lamina is characterised in that it is provided by a material for which the work done under uniaxial tensile stress to achieve a tensile strain of up to 0.12 is greater than 2.1 MJ/m | 2015-11-05 |
20150314566 | METHODS FOR IMPARTING COMPRESSIVE STRESS ON METALLIC GLASS PARTS - Described herein are methods of constructing a part using metallic glass-forming alloys, layer by layer, as well as bulk metallic glass-forming materials designed for use therewith. In certain embodiments, a layer of metallic glass-forming alloy powder, wire, or a sheet of metallic glass material is deposited to selected positions and then fused to a layer below by suitable methods such as laser heating or electron beam heating. The deposition and fusing are then repeated as need to construct the part, layer by layer. One or more sections or layers of material that is not a metallic glass can be included as needed to form composite parts. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314567 | Surface-Coated Steel Sheet and Process for the Production Thereof - A surface-coated steel sheet of stainless steel is disclosed and has a coating which is made up of at least one metallic corrosion protection layer ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314568 | GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET FOR HOT FORMING - A galvanized steel sheet for hot forming, the galvanized steel sheet including a galvanized film provided on a surface of a steel sheet,
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20150314569 | STEEL SHEET AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a steel sheet including an. iron-based material, a first coating layer disposed on the iron-based material, and a second coating layer disposed on the first coating layer, wherein the first coating layer includes a zinc alloy and the second coating layer consists essentially of chromium and carbon. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314570 | ENCAPSULATED BEAM AND METHOD OF FORMING - A device including a protecting material encapsulated metallic beam and a method of encapsulating the metallic beam using the protecting material layer are presented. The device includes a cantilever beam that includes at least about 90 Wt % of a metallic beam material, and 10 Wt % or less of a protecting material. The method of forming an encapsulated metallic beam includes the steps of depositing a first layer of protecting material over a substrate, depositing a second layer of protecting material over the first layer, depositing a metallic beam material over the second layer of protecting material, and encapsulating the beam material with a coating of the protecting material. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314571 | STRENGTHENED GLASS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - A glass laminate structure comprising an external glass sheet and an internal glass sheet wherein one or both of the glass sheets comprises SiO | 2015-11-05 |
20150314572 | THIN GLASS LAMINATE - There is provided a thin glass laminate capable of preventing a thin glass from being broken when the thin glass laminate is subjected to processing or treatment by a roll-to-roll process. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314573 | TRANSPARENT PLATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING IT - To provide a transparent plate capable of effectively protecting a display surface even if in a display device, there is a substantial difference in level from the upper surface of a frame to the display surface, and a display device using it. The transparent plate of the present invention comprises a transparent first substrate, a transparent second substrate formed on the first substrate and having a shape smaller than the first substrate, an adhesive layer formed on the second substrate, and a protective film formed on the adhesive layer. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314574 | WRAP FILM - There is provided a packaging film that is free from occurrence of blocking upon storage, and deterioration in adhesion to containers even when used under low-temperature conditions, notwithstanding the film is produced while effectively utilizing exhaustible resources. A wrap film of the present invention comprises a laminated film constituted of at least three layers including opposite surface layers comprising a plant-derived polyethylene resin, in which the wrap film has a storage elastic modulus (E′) at 20° C. of 100 MPa to 4 GPa and an average loss tangent (tan δ) at −40 to 0° C. of not less than 0.08 as measured at an oscillation frequency of 10 Hz and a distortion of 0.1% by a dynamic viscoelasticity measuring method described in the Method A of JIS K 7198. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314575 | INSULATION FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING INSULATION FILM - The present invention provides an insulation film, comprising a film upper layer ( | 2015-11-05 |
20150314576 | FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a flexible display technical filed, and particularly to a flexible substrate and a manufacturing method thereof, and a display apparatus comprising the flexible substrate. The flexible substrate comprises a base, a plurality of flexible layers are provided on the base, and a fiber layer is provided between two adjacent flexible layers. The flexible substrate of the present invention is formed by flexible layers and fiber layers, which can effectively prevent the flexible layers from deformation due to a high temperature, can reduce stress and increase adhesion of a thin film on the substrate to the greatest extent, and bending and compression strength of the substrate are improved. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314577 | STRUCTURAL INTEGRATED REPAIR METHOD AND SYSTEM TOOL DEVICE FOR REPAIRING DELAMINATED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A system for repair of damaged holes in composite structures incorporates a repair system tool device having a sleeve sized to be closely received in a hole in a composite structure. The sleeve has a central bore for receiving parent resin and an array of orifices for radial expulsion of the parent resin into the hole. A caul plate seals the central bore and a vacuum bag covering the caul plate is sealed to the surface of the composite structure. Introduction of vacuum in the vacuum bag provides a differential pressure for infusion of resin from the orifices in the sleeve into delaminations extending from the hole. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314578 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURAL BODY AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method for manufacturing a structural body includes a lamination step of, while an in-process structural body is supported by a support member, laminating a plurality of times, a layer which is provided on a surface of a transfer member and which is to be formed into the structural body on the in-process structural body or at least a part of a surface formed of the in-process structural body and the support member, and in the lamination step, the support member is moved by changing the state thereof. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314579 | TRANSFERRING METHOD OF GRAPHENE USING SELF-ADHESIVE FILM - The present invention relates to a transferring method of graphene using a self-adhesive film. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314580 | LAMINATION METHOD AND LAMINATE - A lamination method includes: a bonding step of bonding a support to a main surface of a substrate while transporting the substrate and the support along predetermined transport paths; and a curing step of curing an adhesive after the bonding step, and the bonding step is performed to bond the substrate and the support together while sequentially passing the substrate and the support through two or more nip roller pairs and, of the two or more nip roller pairs, a nip roller pair provided downstream has a nip distance set to be equal to or smaller than a nip distance of a nip roller pair provided upstream. The lamination method and a laminate obtained thereby can reduce film thickness variations in a substrate to achieve a high film thickness accuracy, ensures high versatility, and can suppress cost increases. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314581 | IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIAL - A method of making a composite material. The method comprises: providing a plurality of particles, wherein each one of the particles comprises a ceramic core and a metallic outer layer surrounding the core; forming a tile from the plurality of particles by performing a bonding process on the plurality of particles; and bonding the tile to a ductile backing material. In some embodiments, the ceramic core comprises boron carbide. In some embodiments, the metallic outer layer comprises at least one of copper, tantalum, titanium, molybdenum, and aluminum. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314582 | Film Coating Apparatus and Film Coating Method - Embodiments of the present invention provide a film coating apparatus and a film coating method, relating to the field of manufacturing of display devices. The film coating apparatus comprises a feeding unit, an attaching unit and a cutting unit, which are arranged on a base, wherein the feeding unit is configured to feed a film to be attached to the surface of a product; the attaching unit is connected to the feeding unit and configured to attach the film onto the surface of the product; and the cutting unit is connected to the feeding unit and configured to cut the film. According to the present invention, the film coating of a light guide plate, a semi-finished backlight product and a finished backlight product can be achieved, the labor intensity of operators is greatly reduced, the productivity is liberated, and the production efficiency is further improved. Meanwhile, coating deviation resulted from human factors is avoided, and the bottleneck in the automation of producing TFT-LCDs is overcome. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314583 | FABRIC HANDLING APPARATUS - A fabric handling apparatus includes a layup table, a mold disposed adjacent to the layup table, and a fabric handling array suspended above the layup table and the mold. The fabric handling array is adapted to transfer at least one fabric shape from the layup table to the mold. The fabric handling array includes a plurality of attractors in an attractor array. An orientation of the fabric handling array is alterable with respect to at least one of the layup table and the mold so that the at least one fabric shape is positionable on the mold in a predetermined orientation. | 2015-11-05 |
20150314584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED INITIAL SEPARATION OF COMPOSITE PLY BACKING - A method for initial separation of an adhered backing film from an uncured pre-impregnated composite lamina having an edge includes exposing and supporting the edge of the composite lamina, and applying an impact force to the exposed edge with an automated tool. The impact force is sufficient to cause delamination of the backing film from the composite lamina without damaging the lamina. | 2015-11-05 |