48th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210370568 | Injection Molding System, Molding Condition Correction System, and Injection Molding Method - An injection molding system includes a step of determining a manufacturing condition including a combination of a first mold and a first injection molding machine, a step of confirming presence or absence of a first track record in production, in which a combination of the first mold and the first injection molding machine is used, by searching a production-track-record storage unit to, and a step of producing, in a case of the absence of the first track record in production, a corrected molding condition for injection molding by using the combination of the first injection molding machine and the first mold, based on first molding machine-specific information acquired in advance for the first injection molding machine, second molding machine-specific information acquired in advance for a second injection molding machine that is combined with the first mold and has a second track record in production, and the second track record in production acquired from the production-track-record storage unit. In the step, at least an amount of resin injected from the first injection molding machine into the first mold is corrected, and the produced corrected molding condition is inputted to the second injection molding machine. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370569 | METHOD FOR THE ONLINE SENSING OF THE RHEOLOGY OF THERMOPLASTIC AND/OR ELASTOMER MATERIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INJECTION-MOULDED PARTS - The invention relates to a method for the online sensing of the rheology of thermoplastic and/or elastomer material for the production of injection-molded parts, wherein a measuring tool ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370570 | DEVICE FOR BLOWING AND STRETCHING PLASTIC PACKAGING FILM AND METHOD THEREOF - A device and method for blowing and stretching a plastic film are provided. A first blow-expanding mechanism subjects a primitive plastic film made of PVC, PLA, or PET to extrusion at a temperature of 140° C.-180° C. and primary blow-expansion to form a volume in which the primitive plastic film has a lateral opening ratio of 1:1. Front-stage press rollers and middle-stage press rollers then subject the primitive plastic film to primary longitudinal press-flattening and pull-stretching, followed by heating and blow-expanding by the second blow-expansion mechanism at a temperature of 160° C.-220° C. and a pressure of 1.1-1.6 atm to achieve a volume in which the primitive plastic film has lateral opening ratio of at least 2:1, further followed by reduction of temperature to a temperature of 10° C.-20° C. for shape fixing to form a shaped plastic film. Finally, rear-stage press rollers subject the shaped plastic film to secondary longitudinal press-flattening and pull-stretching. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370571 | METHOD OF MAKING A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER COMPOSITION - A method of creating a processable water soluble polymer, the method comprising the steps of: extruding a water soluble polymer composition from an extruder barrel without use of a die, wherein the extruder barrel is not vented other than via its extruder outlet, to produce an irregularly shaped polymer extrudate; directing the irregularly shaped polymer extrudate onto a chilled conveyor to cool the irregularly shaped polymer extrudate to below 60° C.; and granulating the irregularly shaped polymer extrudate to form a granulate. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370572 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A BOWDEN CABLE AND BOWDEN CABLE - The disclosure is directed to a method for manufacturing a Bowden cable, in particular a Bowden cable of a closure element arrangement of a motorized vehicle, comprising the step of applying a noise dampening sleeve to a Bowden cable housing. It is suggested that the noise dampening sleeve is molded onto the Bowden cable housing. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370573 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COOLING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an external cooling system for a molten film tube produced by a blown film tubular extrusion process, comprised of one or more enclosures with one or more respective cavities that directly receive a portion of cooling gas emanating from one or more associated cooling elements. Each enclosure includes a port containing a variable exhaust device and optional flow buffer, acting to maintain a pressure differential between the cavity and an adjacent inside volume of the molten film tube, adjustable to optimize molten film tube stability cooling element efficiency and spaced apart dimension between cooling elements. Additionally, at least one cooling element is provided, comprised of a divergent cooling element with a divergent cooling interface containing a cooling gas deflector spaced adjacent to the molten film tube and providing an expelled cooling gas. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370574 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR PLANAR OR STRAND-SHAPED BODIES - A device for controlling a production system for planar or strand-shaped bodies comprises a measurement region and a conveying apparatus configured to convey the body through the measurement region. A transmission apparatus is configured to irradiate the body with measurement radiation in the measurement region. A detection apparatus is configured to detect the measurement radiation reflected by the body. An evaluation apparatus is configured to use the measurement radiation detected by the detection apparatus to determine at least one of: (1) a refractive index of the body; and (2) an absorption of the measurement radiation by the body. A control apparatus is configured to control at least one production parameter of a production system based on the at least one of: (1) the refractive index of the body; and (2) the absorption of the measurement radiation by the body. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370575 | PREFORMS FOR STRETCH-BLOW-MOULDING CONTAINERS AND CONTINUOUS BLOW MOULDING MACHINE PRODUCING THE CONTAINERS - Non-symmetric and volume reduced preforms and containers stretch blow moulded therefrom by a continuously rotating, preform feed, stretch-blow-moulding machine dedicated to the stretch-blow-moulding of containers from non-symmetric or reduced volume injection moulded preforms; the non-symmetric or reduced volume preforms including an integral handle extending from a first junction point to a second junction point on a body of the preform; the body of the preform and the integral handle constituted from the same material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370576 | PLASTIC FILM WITH AN ELASTIC CORD - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370577 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - A method of manufacturing a high-pressure tank includes forming a winding layer on an outer periphery of a liner, to prepare a preform, placing the preform in a mold, and supplying a resin composition to the winding layer, and formation of the winding layer includes winding of a tow prepreg, and winding of a fiber bundle. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370578 | IMPRINT APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention provides an imprint apparatus that forms a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold, the apparatus including a measurement unit configured to measure one of a displacement and a position of a second surface opposite to a first surface on a side of a pattern region of the mold in a portion of the mold, the portion including the pattern region and being deformed into a convex shape toward a side of the substrate upon bringing the imprint material on the substrate and the pattern region into contact with each other, and a control unit configured to control a distance between the mold and the substrate based on a measurement value of the measurement unit such that a shape of the pattern region is kept constant upon curing the imprint material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMBOSSING A PATTERN ON A SUBSTRATE COATED WITH A VARNISH - A method and an apparatus for embossing a pattern into a varnish on a sheet-like substrate are provided. The method applies a planar stamp using a roller, while the apparatus includes a roller having a planar stamp. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370580 | HEAT-SHRINKABLE POLYESTER-BASED FILM ROLL - The invention provides a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film roll obtained by winding a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film with a shrinkage ratio of 30% or more in a film main shrinkage direction in hot water at 90° C. for 10 seconds. The film roll has a winding length of 2000-25000 m and a width of 400-2500 mm. The film has a thickness of 5-40 μm. In thickness unevenness in a width direction of the film on a surface layer of the film roll, there are positions having concave thickness patterns, and in a concave portion that has a maximum thickness difference (maximum concave portion), thickness unevenness in the maximum concave portion, which is obtained from the maximum thickness difference in the maximum concave portion and an average thickness of the film is 10% or less. The winding hardness of the surface layer of the film roll is 400-800. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370581 | DUAL LAYER HEAT SHRINK TUBING - The present disclosure provides a dual layer heat shrink tube having: an inner polymeric layer with a thickness t | 2021-12-02 |
20210370582 | ADHERING DEVICE AND ADHERING METHOD - The adhering device of the present application includes a chamber; a carrying platform having a groove formed thereon; a pressing block assembly for supporting the flexible display panel, and fitting the flexible display panel toward the curved cover plate at a preset rising speed; a clamp assembly for holding the flexible display panel, and when the flexible display panel is adhered to the curved cover plate at a preset ascending speed, the clamp assembly starts to rotate until the flexible display panel and the curved cover plate completely adhere together with the display panel separation. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370583 | MULTIPLE LAYER FILAMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A system for manufacturing a multiple layer filament produces a multiple layer filament including a continuous core, a first layer and a second layer. The continuous core includes one of a continuous fiber, a braided strand, a metal wire and a narrow gauge filament. The materials for the first and second layers of the multiple layer filament are chosen from a plurality of materials with each of the plurality of materials providing a specific function or multiple functions that are required for the particular application of the three-dimensional object manufactured using the multiple layer filament. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370584 | METHOD OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT LENSES FOR LUMINARIES - A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional lens comprises inputting a lens template into a controller, depositing a first layer of lens material onto a work surface according to the lens Template, and successively depositing additional filamentous layers of the lens material onto the first layer. The deposition of layers of lens material is done according to the lens template in order to build the three-dimensional lens with a particular transmission scattering profile for transmitted light. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370585 | METHOD FOR BUILD SEPARATION FROM A CURING INTERFACE IN AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A layer-by layer method for additive manufacturing that includes: photocuring a first volume of resin to form a layer of a build at an upper surface of a separation membrane laminated over a build window; injecting a fluid into an interstitial region between the separation membrane and the build window; retracting the build from the build window; evacuating the fluid from the interstitial region; and photocuring a second volume of liquid resin to form a subsequent layer of the build between an upper surface of a separation membrane and the previous layer of the build. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370586 | LAYER-WISE CONTROL OF POST CONDENSATION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - The disclosed subject matter relates to method for increasing the molecular weight of a polymer material during an additive manufacturing process. The method can comprise disposing a first layer of the polymer material at a target surface; exposing the first layer of the polymer material to an energy source for a sufficient period of time to sinter or melt and undergo a condensation reaction at least at a portion of the polymer material; controlling the condensation reaction to allow a desired increased number average molecular weight of the polymer material; and repeating the method steps to form an object in a layerwise fashion. Controlling the condensation reaction can comprise controlling and/or adjusting an energy 10 source-related parameter, a polymer-related parameter, a temperature related parameter, a vacuum related parameter, a process duration, a processing gas, an air flow volume and/or speed, or a combination thereof. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370587 | A METHOD OF SPRAY FORMING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a method of forming a 3-dimensional solid object, comprising the steps:
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20210370588 | FLUORESCENT BINDERS FOR USE IN MONITORING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A method of manufacturing a green body part comprises depositing a layer of a powder on a working surface; and selectively depositing a binder solution comprising a thermoplastic binder, a fluorescent material, and a binder medium into the layer of powder in a pattern representative of a structure of a layer of the green body part. The thermoplastic binder comprises one or more polymer strands dissolved in a solvent medium having an average molecular weight from greater than or equal to 7,000 g/mol to less than or equal to 100,000 g/mol. Binder solutions comprising fluorescent material and green body parts adhered together using the same are also disclosed. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370589 | WATER-BASED BINDERS AND METHODS OF USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE OF PARTS - A method of manufacturing comprises depositing a layer of a powder on a working surface and selectively depositing a water-based binder solution comprising from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % of a non-aqueous solvent having a boiling point of greater than 100° C. and less than or equal to 175° C. at 1 atm and a thermoplastic binder comprises a first polymer strand including a first functional group and a second polymer strand including a second functional group into the layer of powder in a pattern representative of a structure of a part. The method further comprises non-covalently coupling the first and second polymer strands together via interaction between the first and second functional groups to form a green body part. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRINTING A CORE FIBER - A print head, system and method for producing hollow fiber structures, for example three-dimensional biological structures comprising living cells, includes a dispensing channel, a core channel converging with the proximal end of the dispensing channel, a first shell channel converging with the core channel and the dispensing channel at a focusing intersection or chamber, and a sheath flow channel converging with the dispensing channel at a sheath flow intersection or chamber located between the focusing intersection or chamber and the distal end of the dispensing channel. The diameter of the dispensing channel increases from a first diameter to a second diameter at the sheath flow intersection or chamber, and the core channel has a third diameter less than the first and second diameters. The sheath flow channel includes sheath flow sub-channels and the focusing chamber has a conical frustum shape. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370591 | A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER HEAD - The invention relates to a three-dimensional printer head ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370592 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL-OBJECT PRINTING APPARATUS - A three-dimensional-object printing apparatus includes: a base; an arm supported by the base; a liquid ejecting head that is fixed to a tip end of the arm and ejects a liquid onto a work piece; a liquid accumulation section that accumulates the liquid; a supply channel which enables the liquid accumulation section and the liquid ejecting head to communicate with each other and along which the liquid is supplied from the liquid accumulation section to the liquid ejecting head; and a pressure control valve that is provided halfway in the supply channel and controls a pressure of the liquid supplied to the liquid ejecting head, in which the arm includes N movable sections that three-dimensionally change a position and an orientation of the liquid ejecting head, N being 1 or more, and the pressure control valve is fixed to the arm. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370593 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING DYNAMIC HOB PINCH FORCE IN AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PRINT HEAD - The disclosure is of and includes at least an apparatus, system and method for a print head for additive manufacturing. The apparatus, system and method may include at least two proximate hobs suitable to receive and extrude therebetween a print material filament for the additive manufacturing; a motor capable of imparting a rotation to at least one of the two hobs, wherein the extrusion results from the rotation; a dynamic force adjustment capable of exerting force on one of the two hobs to urge the force-receiving hob toward the other of the two hobs; and a controller communicatively connected with the dynamic force adjustment and capable of controlling the force exertion thereof. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370594 | SYSTEM AND PRINT HEAD FOR CONTINUOUSLY MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a head configured to discharge a continuous reinforcement at least partially coated with a matrix. The head may have a matrix reservoir, and a nozzle connected to an end of the matrix reservoir. The system may further include a support configured to move the head during discharging, and a supply of matrix. The system may also include at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a matrix characteristic inside of the head, and a controller configured to selectively affect the supply of matrix based on the signal. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370595 | 3D PRINTER - The application relates to a 3D printer ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370596 | CONTROLLING AN ENERGY SOURCE OF AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - Certain examples described herein relate to adjusting an energy source of a 3D printing system. In certain cases, a build bed of a 3D printing system is arranged to receive a layer of build material and the energy source of the 3D printing system is controllable to provide energy to a zone of the build bed. The energy provided by the energy source associated with the zone is adjusted based on a difference between a predetermined heat loss of the build bed and a determined heat loss for the zone, where individual adjustments of energy provided to at least some zones of the build bed collectively provide a uniform heat loss across the build bed. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370597 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - In one example, a non-transitory processor readable medium with instructions thereon that when executed cause an additive manufacturing machine to inhibit build material in an overlying layer of build material from fusing with a first slice formed in an underlying layer of build material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370598 | BUILD MATERIAL HEATERS WITH BAFFLES - In some examples, a printer includes a feed mechanism to distribute a build material on a platform and a heater. The heater includes a lamp, a reflector, and a radiant energy absorbing baffle located between the lamp and the reflector. The lamp and the reflector are to direct radiant energy toward the platform, and the radiant energy is to heat the build material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370599 | HEATING FIXTURES FOR 5-AXIS PRINTING - A heated fixture for a multi-axis stage to improve drying of the printing compound and to enable faster movement speeds of the stage. The fixture includes a base that attaches to a multi-axis stage of a three-dimensional (3D) printer, a stands supporting a printing substrate and a heater, a temperature sensor, and a temperature controller. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370600 | INFRARED HEATING OF ADDITIVE PRINTED PART - A machine for producing additive printed parts having a print head attached to a gantry, including a frame having a plurality of side walls that define an interior space, a build table positioned within the interior space and including a print bed for supporting the additive printed part, a plurality of bellows attached at a first end to the gantry and at a second end to at least one of the plurality of side walls, a build volume defined by the plurality of side walls, the plurality of bellows and the build table, and an infrared heater disposed on the build table for heating an additive printed part positioned on the build table. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370601 | TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATED PREHEATING AND COATING OF POWDER MATERIAL IN ADDITIVE FABRICATION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques for improved efficiency of sintering in additive fabrication are described. According to some aspects, mechanisms for depositing and leveling source material are combined with a mechanism for heating the material. In some embodiments, one or more heating elements may be arranged to lead and/or follow a material deposition mechanism such that heat may be applied to the build region in concert with deposition of material. As a result of this technique, the heating and depositing steps may be performed closer together in time and/or heat may be applied more directly to the material than in conventional systems. As a result, greater control over material temperature may be achieved, thereby avoiding excess temperature exposure and subsequent undesirable changes to the material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370602 | DETERMINE RATIOS OF BUILD MATERIALS TO ACHIEVE SELECTED FEATURES - According to an example, an apparatus may include a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium on which is stored machine readable instructions that are to cause the processor to determine an optical property value of a first build material from an image of a sample of the first build material, calculate an age of the first build material from the determined optical property value of the first build material, and based on the calculated age of the first build material, calculate a ratio of a mixture of the first build material and a second build material that results in the mixture achieving a selected feature, the second build material having a different age than the first build material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370603 | FLUID FLOW DEVICES FOR PRINTERS - Examples of a fluid flow device for an additive manufacturing printer are disclosed. In an implementation, the fluid flow device includes a body including an inlet, an outlet, a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, and a fluid flow passage in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet. In addition, the fluid flow device includes a port into the fluid flow passage, through the first wall along an axis, the port to communicate with a chamber that receives powder during a printing operation. Further, the fluid flow device includes a plate within the fluid flow passage and axially spaced between the port and the second wall such that the fluid flow passage is divided into a first passage between the port and the plate and a second passage between the plate and the second wall, the first passage to receive powder from the chamber through the port. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370604 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method comprising obtaining an input, wherein the input comprises a three-dimensional representation of an object, the three-dimensional representation comprising a plurality of portions, wherein each of the plurality of portions has associated portion properties, and obtaining printer properties of a plurality of printing devices. The printer properties correspond to at least one feature of the printing devices; and the method assigns each of the plurality of portions to respective ones of the plurality of printing devices by comparing the portion properties with the printer properties, and assigning the portion to one of the printing devices based on the comparison, such that each of the plurality of portions has a respective assigned printing device. Each of the portions are then provided to its respective assigned printing device. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370605 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELEMENT ON A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT - A method for producing a three-dimensional element on a timepiece component, in particular on a dial, that includes generating, by means of a control unit, at least one control instruction for a printing device for reproducing a reference digital graphical representation relating to said three-dimensional element, and constructing, by means of the printing device, at least two substantially superimposed or superimposed layers each having at least one particle which is printed on the timepiece component and which forms the three-dimensional element. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370606 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A GRADED LATTICE STRUCTURE AND THEIR APPLICATION TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - Systems and methods for generating graded lattice structures that can be used as infill for additively manufactured articles. Tailored sectioning and field-based smoothing are modified polygon, e.g., circle, packing algorithms that adjust the size of the circles based on physical field data to adapt the infill generation process to a field expected to be experienced by the article. Molecular dynamically generated lattice infill is based on force balancing a node distribution instead of a circle packing. Field data can be utilized to adjust the spacing of the node distribution according to a force balance equilibrium model that accounts for the field expected to be experienced by the article being additively manufactured. The resultant non-uniform honeycomb structures from tailored sectioning, field-based smoothing, and force-balancing robustly and efficiently address the connection issues with traditional non-uniform lattice structures. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370607 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED OBJECTS - According to some aspects, a system for identifying a printed object is provided. The system may include an imaging device configured to image a three-dimensional (3D) printed object and a processor coupled to the imaging device. The processor may be configured to receive information generated as a result of imaging the 3D printed object with the imaging device, identify a set of features for the 3D printed object using the received information, compare the set of features with multiple reference sets of features, each of the multiple reference sets of features being associated with a respective 3D object in a plurality of 3D objects, and identify, based at least in part on results of the comparison, a 3D object from the plurality of 3D objects that matches the 3D printed object. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILD ERROR DETECTION IN AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for detecting, based on a simulation of a build of an object using additive manufacturing, if the build of the object would be flawed or would fail during actual additive manufacturing of the object is provided. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING STRUCTURES BY ADDING LAYERS OF EXTRUDABLE BUILDING MATERIAL USING A CONTROL FEEDBACK LOOP - A system and method is provided to construct a structure using three dimensional printing of extrudable building material to a wall surface of a structure. According to one embodiment, a printing assembly is moveably disposed above the surface, and extrudable building material is applied from a nozzle onto the surface. One or more profilometers measure at periodic intervals along a geometric cross-section of a bead of extrudable building material. One or more controllers compare the measured cross-section to a predetermined, target cross section and one or more controllers periodically change, for example, the rate of application and/or the viscosity of the extrudable building material applied along the longitudinal axis. The nozzle direction can change, and the profilometers can be rotated about the nozzle along different longitudinal axes, or directions, depending on the wall locations being formed. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370610 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MITIGATING COLOR OFFSET DISCREPANCIES IN 3D PRINTING SYSTEMS - A system and a method of mitigating color discrepancies in three-dimensional (3D) printing systems may including a plurality of printing heads may include: printing one or more samples according to one or more sample parameters; obtaining a color offset vector from the one or more samples; receiving a model representing a 3D object, the model comprising a plurality of model printing points associated with respective color; analyzing the model in view of the obtained color offset vector to produce a calibrated data structure, adapted to mitigate color discrepancies; and printing the 3D object according to the calibrated data structure. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370611 | OBJECT MODEL DIMENSIONS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - In an example, a method includes generating a training dataset for an inference model to generate dimensional modifications to apply to object models to compensate for departures from model dimensions in objects generated using additive manufacturing based on those object models. Generating the training dataset may include acquiring, for each of a plurality of generated objects, (i) an indication of a first dimensional inaccuracy and a second dimensional inaccuracy, wherein the first and second dimensional inaccuracies are acquired in a direction of a first axis and relate to respective first and second object dimensions; and (ii) an indication of object placement within a fabrication chamber during object generation. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370612 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SIMPLE CURVATURE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PARTS - A method for manufacturing a composite part by laying up courses of composite tape using an automated tape layup (ATL) machine onto a conductive flexible facesheet laid flat on a flat surface, and then transferring the facesheet with the composite material thereon to a curved tooling surface for attachment of substructures and curing into the composite part. The method may also include applying insulation below the facesheet and above the composite material, then heating the conductive facesheet to cure the composite tape and fuse the composite tape to the substructures without heating the tooling surface or any other items used to compress and cure the composite material into the composite part. Heating of the facesheet may be performed using joule heat provided by a single turn transformer inducing current to a plurality of conductive wires attached at opposing ends to the facesheet. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370613 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER AND SCRUBBING HORN MOTION TO SEAL A PART - An ultrasonic welding system. The system includes an ultrasonic transducer assembly having a horn and a first transducer and a second transducer arranged to impart ultrasonic energy into the horn. The horn has a first part-interfacing surface and a second part-interfacing surface opposite the first part-interfacing surface. An actuator assembly is operatively coupled to the ultrasonic transducer assembly and configured to cause rotation of the horn. A controller is configured to: cause the actuator assembly to rotate the horn so that the first part-interfacing surface applies the ultrasonic energy to a first part along an entire length of the first part-interface surface while a first ultrasonic energy is applied through the horn via the first transducer to cause the first part-interfacing surface to vibrate back and forth along its entire length as the first ultrasonic energy is applied by the first transducer to the horn. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370614 | POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND CORRESPONDING LASER WELDING APPLICATIONS - Described herein are polyphenylene sulfide (“PPS”) polymers having excellent transparency to infrared (“IR”) radiation. It was surprisingly discovered that PPS polymer composition including PPS polymers having a selected metal ion (Ca, K, and Mg) concentration at least 400 parts per million by weight (“ppm”), had significantly increase IR transparency, relative to corresponding PPS polymer compositions including a PPS polymer having a selected metal ion concentration less than 400 ppm. Additionally, described herein are methods for laser welding the PPS polymer compositions. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370615 | SURFACE PREPARATION - A surface preparation method ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370616 | METHOD OF FORMING A SPLICED JOINT IN A HANDRAIL OR OTHER ELONGATE ARTICLE - A handrail has a thermoplastic body having a generally C-shaped cross section, a stretch inhibitor in the thermoplastic body above a T-shaped slot and a slider fabric layer. The handrail includes first and second end portions, each comprising a forward part extending from an end surface of the end portion and a rear part adjacent the forward part. A method of forming a joint can include: providing cuts to separate a top section of the thermoplastic body from a base section including shoulder portions; for each end portion, removing at least shoulder portions from the forward part thereof, to leave a central portion including a forward part at the slider fabric layer and a layer of thermoplastic; cutting the forward parts to a required shape; and assembling the first and second end portions together to form a spliced joint for moulding. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VACUUM ACTUATED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE WELDING - A system using a pressure differential to clamp welding heads on opposite sides of a joint of a thermoplastic composite structure to be welded. The heads are positioned over the joint opposite each other. Each head includes a housing defining a chamber having a lower pressure such that the pressure differential forces the head against the side. Each head includes a contour plate located in the space and against the joint, and at least one of the heads includes a heater located in the space and heating the contour plate to a welding temperature. The system may also include a first arm coupled with one of the heads and moving it along the joint so as to remain aligned with the other head, and a second arm coupled with the other head and moving it along the joint while the system welds the joint in successive overlapping sections. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370618 | WELDING STATION FOR AN INSTALLATION FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGES WITH PADS - A welding station for an installation for manufacturing packages with pads, the welding station including a plurality of longitudinal welding heads. Each welding head is configured to weld to one another two superposed sheets as said sheets advance in a first direction and may include a welder to apply heat on an action area. Each welding head has a main body, a first traction belt wound in the main body and a second traction belt wound to said main body, parallel to the first traction belt and separated from the first traction belt by a separation gap in a second direction which is transverse to the first direction. The action area is arranged in said separation gap, between both traction belts. Each of the longitudinal welding heads is configured to be able to be moved along the second direction. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370619 | Reinforced Structure Having Continuous Fiber Reinforced Elements and Method of Making Thereof - Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370620 | Semi-Finished Product And Method For Producing A Structural Component - A semi-finished product for the manufacture of a structural component has a plurality of prepreg tapes, each having unidirectionally arranged reinforcing fibers embedded in a thermoplastic matrix material, and with a plurality of connecting strands containing a thermoplastic material. The prepreg tapes and the connecting strands are either joined to form a textile sheet structure or the prepreg tapes are arranged to form a multiaxial fabric, individual layers of the fabric being joined by the connecting strands. Further, a method for manufacturing a curved structural component from such a semi-finished product is described. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370621 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SIMPLE CURVATURE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PARTS - A system for manufacturing a composite part including a conductive flexible facesheet and an automated tape layup (ATL) machine for laying up composite tape onto the facesheet that is laid flat on a flat surface. The system also includes a curved tooling surface for transferring the facesheet with the composite material thereon to the curved tooling surface for attachment of substructures and curing into the composite part. System may also include insulation placed below the facesheet and insulation placed above the composite material, as well as a source of electricity and heat for heating the conductive facesheet to cure, melt, or fuse the composite tape and substructures without heating the tooling surface and other tooling used in the composite curing process. Heating of the facesheet may be performed using joule heat provided by a single turn transformer inducing current to conductive wires attached at opposing ends to the facesheet. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370622 | ROLLER INTERCHANGE DEVICE - There is disclosed a roller interchange device | 2021-12-02 |
20210370623 | IN-SITU DESIZING FOR LIQUID INFUSION PROCESSES - A method of molding a component includes the steps of providing a plurality of fibers, applying the fibers with a low temperature sizing to form a plurality of sized fibers, forming a preform from the plurality of sized fibers, placing the preform in a mold, and de-sizing the preform by heating the mold to an initial temperature that is sufficient to break down the low temperature sizing to a gaseous phase. A molding apparatus is also disclosed. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370624 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THERMOPLASTICALLY DEFORMABLE, FIBER-REINFORCED FLAT SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT - Thermoplastically moldable fiber reinforced planar semifinished products having a composite structure (A-B-A′) or (A-B) are produced by a method of applying to one or both sides of a flat, porous reinforcing-fiber thermoplastic material core layer precursor having an areal weight of 300 to 3,000 g/m | 2021-12-02 |
20210370625 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLARIZING LENS, POLARIZING FILM AND POLARIZING LENS - A method for producing a polarizing lens having a high luminous transmittance and degree of polarization with astigmatism kept low, and a polarizing film and a polarizing lens. The method for producing a polarizing lens includes: contracting a polarizing film at a maximum rate of contraction of 5% or more and 30% or less under moist conditions; processing the polarizing film into a curve; drying the polarizing film at temperature T | 2021-12-02 |
20210370626 | Method for manufacturing one-piece corrective eyewear - A method for manufacturing one-piece corrective eyewear. The method includes a first step wherein an item with essentially flat blank shape is formed by a 3D-printing process. The item encompasses two lens portions, a bridge portion, and two temple portions; or the two lens portions and the bridge portion. The method includes a second step wherein the item is deformed into a wearable shape. During the first step a frame portion surrounding the lens portions is formed as part of the blank shape. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370627 | TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ONE OR MORE PLIES ONTO A CARCASS PACKAGE ON A TIRE BUILDING DRUM - Disclosed are a transfer apparatus and a method for transferring plies onto a carcass package on a tire building drum. The transfer apparatus includes a transfer ring with first ring segments and a frame that extends in a circumferential direction about a central axis for holding the first ring segments in first angular positions distributed in the circumferential direction along the frame, wherein the first ring segments are movable relative to the frame in a radial direction from a first radial distance to a second radial distance from the central axis that is smaller than the first radial distance. The transfer apparatus further includes a first rolling device that is positionable in a second angular position interposed between the first angular positions, and a second ring segment that is positionable in the second angular position at the second radial distance from the central axis. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370628 | Transfer Ring Shoe and Transfer Ring With Reduced Air Entrapment Features - A transfer ring for use in the manufacture of vehicle tires comprises a radially expandable and collapsible segmented gripping surface defined by a plurality of transfer ring shoes, each shoe having an inwardly-facing surface mounted for movement toward and away from a central axis of the cylindrical gripping surface. Each inwardly-facing surface has first and second side edges. Each side edge has a central portion configured to be substantially parallel to a central portion of the other side edge and forms a mid-portion therebetween. Each side edge has first and second tapered portions on opposite respective ends of the central portion. Each tapered portion extends outward from the corresponding central portion and toward a tapered portion of the other side edge. The tapered portions of corresponding ends of the shoe cooperate to form a end portions, with each end portion decreasing in width away from the mid-portion. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370629 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR SPORTS APPAREL - Methods for manufacturing cushioning elements for sports apparel are described. A method is provided for manufacturing a cushioning element for sports apparel from randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The method includes positioning a functional element within a mold and loading the mold with the particles of the expanded material, wherein the loading occurs through at least two openings within the mold and/or wherein the loading occurs between different movable parts of the mold. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370630 | A Roll Press Arrangement, Press Roll Apparatus And A Method For Dewatering Fibrous Granular Feedstock - The disclosure relates a roll press arrangement, in which a rotatable side plate ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370631 | LIFT AND TILT DEVICE, BALER EQUIPPED THEREWITH AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION - In that the lifting and tilting device ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370632 | DISCHARGE APPARATUS FOR DISCHARGING PELLETS FROM A ROTARY PRESS - A discharge apparatus for discharging pellets from a rotary press comprises an inlet channel configured to receive pellets from an ejection apparatus of the rotary press, a first discharge channel connected to the inlet channel, and a second discharge channel connected to the inlet channel. A gate is positioned between the inlet channel and the first and second discharge channels. The gate is configured to be shifted between a first position, in which pellets are directed from the inlet channel into the first discharge channel, and a second position, in which pellets are directed from the inlet channel into the second discharge channel. A pressure equalization channel configured to open into one of the first and second discharge channels and is configured to equalize a pressure between the inlet channel and at least one of the first and second discharge channels. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370633 | PACKAGING MACHINE INFEED, SEPARATION, AND CREASING MECHANISMS - A machine for forming packing templates includes a infeed mechanism that can feed multiple feeds of sheet material into the machine without repositioning the infeed mechanism or forming creases or bends in the sheet material. The machine also includes a separation and cutting systems with one or more cutting tables and biased knives that cut the sheet material packaging templates. The machine also includes creasing roller(s) that forms creases in the sheet material. The machine also includes a system for reducing or eliminating the impact of irregularities in the sheet material. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370634 | CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER PANEL HAVING A CONDUIT THEREIN AND ATTACHABLE FITTING - A fitting attachable to a cross-laminated panel provides a chase, plumbing space, airflow duct, or wiring route on an edge of the cross-laminated panel. The fitting may run between edges of multiple cross-laminated panels that contain integral hollow members, forming a customizable network of contiguous coplanar routing paths, accessible without installing pipes and wires behind, or in front of the cross-laminated panels. The fitting may also provide a vertical chase for single or multiple cross-laminated panels. The fitting takes advantage of one or more hollow members in the cross-laminated panels to provide contiguous routing paths for wires, pipes, and venting within the cross-laminated panels themselves, extending across any layout of multiple cross-laminated panels. The fitting may additionally serve as mechanical support for attachment of adjacent panels. Further, the fitting may provide structural connection for the CLT panels as required to meet structural code requirements for the building. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370635 | METAL ARTICLE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE METAL ARTICLE, AND METAL COMPOSITE - A metal article comprises two metals, and a first hole and an oxide layer are set correspondingly on the surfaces of the two metals. To avoid the electrolytic corrosion on the interface between the two metals during the formation of the first hole, the disclosure provides a method of manufacturing the metal article. By putting a metal substrate in a first electrolyte including an etching agent and a passivating agent and applying electricity on the metal substrate, the metal article with the first hole is formed without electrolytic corrosion. The disclosure also provides a metal composite, which is formed by setting a material part in the first hole of the metal article. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370636 | AEROGEL STRUCTURE BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An aerogel structure body includes a composite layer containing fibrous materials and aerogel, the aerogel being held between the fibrous materials, and an aerogel layer having a first surface on at least one surface of the composite layer and formed of the aerogel, in which the aerogel layer having a second surface opposite to the first surface, the second surface including a projection portion projecting from the second surface, and a density of the aerogel in the projection portion is 0.1% to 3.0% higher than a density of the aerogel in the aerogel layer (flat portion) other than the projection portion. Therefore, the aerogel structure body that is excellent in dimensional stability and heat insulating properties and that can be manufactured with high productivity and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370637 | THICK AND ABSORBENT AND/OR FLEXIBLE TOILET TISSUE - Thick and absorbent and/or flexible toilet tissue and methods for making same are provided. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370638 | FOAM PRODUCT - A foam product includes a foam core, a soft skin covering the foam core, and a base structure on which the foam core is disposed. The foam core of expanded beads has an outer surface on which some outermost beads of the expanded beads are exposed and bulging outward with different heights to form a bubbly texture. The foam skin has an inner surface attached to the outer surface of the foam core, and has at its inner surface a plurality of concave cavities each matedly surrounding a respective one of the bulging, outermost beads on the outer surface of the foam core. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370639 | Method of Using a Sterilization Wrap System - A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370640 | ANIMAL TOY OR BLANKET - An article comprises core of filler material, and a quilted textile enclosing the core wherein the textile comprises a first fabric having a cover factor between 70% and 95% and a tensile strength of at least 600 N/5 cm, the first fabric being a woven or knit fabric that is in contact with the core material, a second fabric bonded to the first fabric by an adhesive, the second fabric being a plush fabric, located on the side of the first fabric remote from the core, a first quilting yarn on the outer surface of the textile having a tenacity of at least 45 cN/tex and an elongation at break no greater than 10%, a second quilting yarn on the inner surface of the textile having a tenacity of at least 15 cN/tex and an elongation at break greater than 10%. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370641 | CONSTRUCTION MEMBER - A construction member of one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a decorative film and a pre-mask: that is laminated to the decorative film and removed alter application of the decorative film is described. The decorative film includes: a transparent resin film having, an embossed first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a printed layer disposed on the second surface of the transparent resin: film; and a colored adhesive layer disposed on or above the printed layer. The pre-mask includes: a support film having a first surface and a second, surface opposite: the first surface; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that has an uneven surface and: is disposed on the first, surface of the support film. The first surface of the transparent resin film of the decorative film and the uneven surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the pre-mask face each other. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370642 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A display panel includes a protection member disposed on the display panel. A bonding layer is disposed between the display panel and the protection member. The bonding layer is configured to bond the display panel and the protection member. The bonding layer includes a first area having a first light transmittance and a second area having a second light transmittance that is lower than the first light transmittance. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370643 | MULTILAYER PLATE WITH COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multilayer plate with composite material and a method thereof are described. The multilayer plate includes an aluminum-based thin sheet and a composite material layer. The aluminum-based thin sheet includes a first passivation layer, an aluminum-based metal layer, and a second passivation layer sequentially. The aluminum-based thin sheet includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first and second surfaces are set with micro holes. A diameter of the micro holes in the second surface is ranging from 0.5 μm to 10 μm. The composite material layer includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fiber material. The composite material layer has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite each other. The second surface is adjacent to or connected to the third surface. At least one portion of the thermoplastic polymer fills into the micro holes in the second surface. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370644 | LAMINATES CONTAINING A METAL AND A POLYAMIDE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a laminate comprising at least one first layer of at least one first metal and at least one further layer of a polyamide composition (PC). The present invention further relates to a process for producing the laminate according to the invention. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370645 | Support Film and Forming Method Thereof, Display Panel and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A support film for a flexible display panel is provided. The support film includes a first support portion and a second support portion on a first surface of a substrate of the display panel. The first support portion is located in a bonding area, the second support portion extends from a display area to the bonding area, and a groove is provided between the first support portion and the second support portion to expose the first surface. The first support portion includes a first support base material and a first adhesive material, and the first adhesive material adheres the first support base material on the first surface. The second support portion includes a second support base material and a second adhesive material, the second adhesive material adheres the second support base material on the first surface. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370646 | GLAZING UNIT COMPRISING A CHEMICALLY TOUGHENED THIN GLASS SHEET - A laminated glazing unit includes a first sheet of soda-lime-silica mineral glass having a thickness e1 of between 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm, a second sheet of mineral glass and a lamination interlayer, the first and second mineral glass sheets being adhesively bonded together by the lamination interlayer. The second mineral glass sheet is a sheet of soda-lime-silica mineral glass having a thickness e2 of between 0.4 and 1.1 mm, the second sheet of soda-lime-silica mineral glass being chemically toughened. A surface compressive stress of the second sheet of soda-lime-silica mineral glass is between 350 MPa and 550 MPa and a ratio R=e1/e2 | 2021-12-02 |
20210370647 | LIGHT-WEIGHT HYBRID GLASS LAMINATES - A glass laminate comprises an external glass sheet, an internal glass sheet, and a polymer interlayer formed between the external glass sheet and the internal glass sheet. The external glass sheet can be a thin chemically-strengthened glass sheet or can be a non-chemically strengthened glass sheet, the polymer interlayer can have a thickness of less than 1.6 mm, and the internal glass sheet can be a non-chemically-strengthened glass sheet or a thin chemically strengthened glass sheet. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370648 | INTERMEDIATE FILM FOR LAMINATED GLASS, ROLLED BODY, AND LAMINATED GLASS - Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of enhancing the sound insulating property and the interlayer adhesive force in an interlayer film having increased transparency. An interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is an interlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer or two or more-layer structure, the interlayer film includes a first layer containing a vinyl monomer polymer, the vinyl monomer polymer is a polymer of a polymerizable composition containing a monomer having a functional group having hydrogen bondability, and a laminated glass in which the interlayer film for laminated glass is arranged between two sheets of float glass having a thickness of 2.0 mm, a length of 30 mm and a width of 2.5 cm in conformity with JIS R3202 has a haze, measured in conformity with JIS K6714 by using a haze meter, of 0.5% or less. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370649 | LAMINATE - Provided is a laminate that generates a structural color, where the laminate can be subjected to a deep-drawing process without deteriorating the color developing structure of the structural color. The laminate according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a polyamide layer ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370650 | CO-EXTRUDED MULTILAYER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a novel co-extruded multilayer structure that possess a draw down ratio superior than the critical draw-down ratio of each one of the polymeric layers, extruded individually. The present invention is also directed to a method for obtaining the co-extruded multilayer structure. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370651 | RECYCLABLE LAMINATED POLYOLEFIN-BASED FILM STRUCTURES - A recyclable, laminated polyolefin-based film structure comprises two or more film plies laminated to each other. Each of the laminated film plies comprises one or more polyolefin-based films. The film structure has an energy-cured coating layer disposed on the outermost outward facing surface of the film structure and a printed ink layer on an interior surface of one of the polyolefin-based polyolefin layers. In certain embodiments, the outermost surface of the laminated polyolefin-based film structure has a melting temperature which is at least 100 degrees Celsius, and more preferably 180 degrees Celsius, higher than a melting temperature of the innermost surface of the laminated polyolefin-based film structure. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370652 | PACKAGE SYSTEM - A package system is provided that includes a main body having a bilayer thermoplastic laminated film structure including a first layer and a second layer with an adhesive layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The main body can further include an array of holes and a removable panel disposed on the array of holes. The removable panel can include a plurality of cutouts, where each one of the cutouts corresponds to one of the holes. The removable panel can be configured to be selectively pulled off the main body. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370653 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COUPLE A DECORATIVE LAYER TO A CORE LAYER OF A PANEL VIA A BARRIER LAYER - Methods and apparatus to couple a decorative layer to a core layer of a panel via a barrier layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a decorative layer coupled to a panel. The panel has a core layer. The example apparatus includes a barrier layer disposed between the core layer and the decorative layer. The barrier layer is to impede at least one of gas or vapor from escaping from the core layer to the decorative layer to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the decorative layer to deter a portion of the decorative layer from separating from the panel. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370654 | LAYERED COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Described is a method of making a densified fiber batt that includes the steps of: a) providing a fiber batt with a first plurality of fibers having a first melting point and a second plurality of fibers having a second melting point different from the first melting point; and b) subjecting the fiber batt to heat and pressure in a static press, thereby forming a densified fiber batt having a first surface and an opposed second surface. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370655 | FILM FOR COATING METAL SHEET AND RESIN COATED METAL SHEET - A film for coating a metal sheet, the film satisfying that: a ratio (E | 2021-12-02 |
20210370656 | LAMINATING APPARATUS - A laminating apparatus for improving the uniformity of the thickness of a resulting laminate to improve the yield of products such as laminates is provided. A pressing device includes: a first press block movable back and forth; a second press block disposed in opposed relation to the first press block; a first pressing plate mounted to the inside of the first press block; and a second pressing plate mounted to the inside of the second press block. The first pressing plate and the second pressing plate are opposed to each other. A surface of the first pressing plate which is opposed to the second pressing plate has a peripheral portion formed into a tapered surface in such a manner that the distance from the second pressing plate increases in an outward direction. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370657 | VACUUM LAMINATION SYSTEM AND VACUUM LAMINATION METHOD - A vacuum lamination system includes a film supply assembly, a film collection assembly, a lower lamination body, an upper lamination body, an air extractor, a moving assembly and a cutting assembly. The lower lamination body includes a first casing base and a lower heating assembly vertically movable and disposed in the first casing base. The lower heating assembly carries and moves the substrate so that the substrate is substantially flush with a top surface of the first casing base or retracted into the first casing base. The upper lamination body is vertically movable and disposed above the lower lamination body and includes an upper casing and an upper heating assembly disposed on the upper casing. The air extractor is connected to the lower lamination body. The moving assembly changes a height of a portion of the film. The cutting assembly cuts a portion of the film laminated onto the substrate. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370658 | LAMINATING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAY MODULE, DISPLAY MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a laminating method and device for a display module, a display module and an electronic device. The laminating method includes steps of: laminating a second panel on a first surface of a first panel, and positioning the second panel relative to the first panel; and coating a bonding adhesive on a side surface of the second panel along an outer circumference of the second panel and curing the bonding adhesive to form a sealing frame adhesive on an outer circumference side of the second panel and the first surface of the first panel, so that the first panel and the second panel are bonded and fixed by the sealing frame adhesive, wherein a gap defined by the sealing frame adhesive, the first panel and the second panel is in a negative pressure state. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370659 | METHODS FOR UNIFORM ADHESIVE BONDLINE CONTROL FOR 3D COLD FORMED CURVED LAMINATE - Embodiments of this disclosure pertains to methods for controlling adhesive bondline while cold-bending a glass substrate. The method includes forming a frame to define a viewing area at least partially surrounded by the frame; shaping the frame to include at least one curvature; positioning a spacer proximate the frame, the spacer comprising: a border area; and a protrusion extending from the border area; engaging the border area of the spacer with the frame to insert the protrusion through the viewing area, wherein the protrusion extends beyond the frame a first distance; positioning an adhesive between the frame and the glass substrate alongside the protrusion to control the bondline; engaging a glass substrate with the adhesive and the protrusion to cold form the glass substrate to the shape of the frame; and securing the glass substrate to the spacer to hold the frame against the adhesive to maintain the bondline. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370660 | COMPOSITE PANEL HAVING PERFORATED FOAM CORE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A panel for a trailer and a method of making the same is provided. The trailer includes a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first sidewall is formed by a first continuous laminate panel that extends an entire length of the first sidewall, and the second sidewall is formed by a second continuous laminate panel that extends an entire length of the second sidewall. The first continuous laminate panel and the second continuous laminate panel each comprise a first skin, a second skin opposite the first skin, and a perforated core between the first skin and the second skin. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370661 | DIGITAL HALFTONING WITH SPIRAL DOTS - A halftone raster image suitable for rendering a continuous-tone image includes a plurality of spiral dots. The spiral dots include image pixels arranged as a first arc or as a plurality of arcs which together represent a first spiral, and non-image pixels arranged as a second arc or as a plurality of arcs which together represent a second spiral. The spiral dots enable a controlled spreading of the ink within the dot, resulting in a higher image quality, ink saving, and faster drying. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370662 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND CREATING A PRINTING PLATE - A method for designing a printing plate for mounting on a printing cylinder. An optimal lateral seam path is defined between opposite lateral edges of the plate by applying an energy minimization function. Top and bottom edges of the plate are defined based upon the optimal lateral seam path, preferably with a variable gap therebetween, and the bottom edge is unwrapped from the top edge to define a closed cutting path. The area inside the closed cutting path is wrapped with artwork or portions thereof, and an updated digital graphics file stored. The energy minimization function may include a penalty function, overall seam path length, and seam path amplitude, with weighting factors. For artwork including staggered lanes of step and repeat one-up images, the optimal lateral seam path may extend across each lane through one-up images, steps between adjacent one-up images, or a combination thereof. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370663 | BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A PRINTING CYLINDER OR AN ANILOX ROLL IN A PRINTING MACHINE AND PRINTING MACHINE - A bearing assembly ( | 2021-12-02 |
20210370664 | LAYER TRANSFERRING DEVICE INCLUDING HEAT ROLLER PROVIDED IN MAIN CASING AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO PRESSURE ROLLER PROVIDED AT COVER - A layer transferring device includes: a main casing having an opening and accommodating a heat roller, a motor, and a first transmission gear therein; a film cartridge; and a cover at which a pressure roller and a second transmission gear is provided and movable about a pivot axis to open and close the opening. The heat roller is movable toward and away from the pressure roller when the cover is closed. When the film cartridge is attached to the main casing and the cover is closed, the multilayer film contacts and passes through between the pressure roller and the heat roller. When the cover is closed, the first transmission gear for receiving a driving force from the motor and the second transmission gear for transmitting a driving force to the pressure roller are positioned between the pivot axis and the heat roller and in meshing engagement with each other. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370665 | OFFSET PRINT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Offset print apparatus comprises a blanket arranged in a closed loop around a plurality of rollers. Each of the plurality of rollers is rotatable about a respective roller axis to support and convey the blanket around the closed loop. The plurality of rollers comprises: a primary steering roller rotatable about a primary roller axis and being pivotable about a primary steering axis perpendicular to the primary roller axis; and a secondary steering roller rotatable about a secondary roller axis and being pivotable about a secondary steering axis perpendicular to the secondary roller axis. The primary and secondary steering rollers are each independently pivotable. The offset print apparatus further comprises an actuator to actuate pivoting of the primary steering roller and the secondary steering roller. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370666 | MANUFACTURING LIGHT FIELD PRINTS - Techniques for manufacturing a light field print using a printing press. The techniques include: identifying at least one characteristic of the printing press at least in part by printing at least one calibration pattern; obtaining content to be rendered using the light field print, the content comprising multiple scene views; generating, based at least in part on the content and the at least one characteristic of the printing press, a front target pattern and a back target pattern; and using the printing press to: print the front target pattern on a first side of a substrate; and print the back target pattern on a second side of the substrate. | 2021-12-02 |
20210370667 | IMPROVING PRINTED OUTPUT OF DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS BY REDUCTION OF UNPRINTED MARGINS OF THE SUBSTRATE - An impression station of a printing system comprises a rotatable impression cylinder with an impression cylinder gap housing a plurality of grippers recessed therein. A pressure cylinder assembly comprises a pressure cylinder comprising a pressure cylinder gap and an angle portion joining a trailing edge of the pressure cylinder gap and an outer circumferential surface of the pressure cylinder. A compressible blanket is disposed around the circumference of the pressure cylinder. A margin insert is interposed between the pressure cylinder and the compressible blanket at least at the angle portion, such that a local external geometry of the pressure cylinder assembly at the angle portion is changed by the presence of the margin insert. The change in the local external geometry of the pressure cylinder assembly due to the presence of the margin insert is effective to reduce a dimension of an unprinted leading-edge margin. | 2021-12-02 |