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21-02-2018 дата публикации

Устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости тиксотропной жидкости в шприце

Номер: RU0000177444U1
Автор: Андрей Терентьевич Телешев, Валентин Бабкенович Акопян, Владимир Владимирович Колесов, Владимир Николаевич Горшенёв
Принадлежит: Владимир Николаевич Горшенёв

Полезная модель - устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости жидкости в шприце - предназначено для обеспечения неизменной, пониженной вязкости тиксотропной жидкости, находящейся внутри шприца, облегчающего стандартизацию процесса введения тиксотропных лекарственных композиций в организм, в частности животных, а также процесса управляемой подачи тиксотропных, например, гелеобразных «чернил» для 3D печати, что снижает вероятность ошибки и улучшает качество готовой продукции. Техническое решение характеризуется тем, что внутри корпуса шприца, между поршнем и выходом, имеется покрытое янтарным лаком, приводимое во вращение вращающимся магнитным полем, создаваемым вокруг корпуса шприца тело в форме сплющенного эллипсоида из магнитного материала, с отверстием, совпадающим с осью вращения и равным по диаметру или превышающим диаметр иглы шприца. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 444 U1 (51) МПК A61M 5/178 (2006.01) B01F 13/08 (2006.01) B29C 31/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 5/178 (2018.01); B01F 13/08 (2018.01); B29C 31/06 (2018.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017124476, 11.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 21.02.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 21.02.2018 Бюл. № 6 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Горшенёв Владимир Николаевич (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2007000719 A, 11.01.2007. JP 2001317450 A, 16.11.2001. US 2016008779 A1, 14.01.2016. DE 3934024 A1, 18.04.1991. 1 7 7 4 4 4 R U (54) Устройство предотвращения изменения вязкости тиксотропной жидкости в шприце (57) Реферат: Полезная модель устройство качество готовой продукции. Техническое предотвращения изменения вязкости жидкости в решение характеризуется тем, что внутри корпуса шприце - предназначено для обеспечения шприца, между поршнем и выходом, имеется неизменной, пониженной вязкости тиксотропной покрытое янтарным лаком, приводимое во жидкости, находящейся внутри ...

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Номер записи: 1
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank with improved creep strength

Номер: US20120006476A1
Автор: Bjorn Criel, Frederic Jannot, Stephane Leonard, Thierry Ferracin
Принадлежит: Inergy Automotive Systems Research SA

A method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank including: a) inserting a plastic parison including two distinct parts into an open two-cavity mold; b) inserting a core, bearing at least part of a reinforcing element configured to create a link between the two parison parts, inside the parison; c) pressing the parison firmly against the mold cavities, for example by blowing through the core and/or creating suction behind the cavities; d) fixing the part of the reinforcing element to at least one of the parison parts using the core; e) withdrawing the core; f) closing the mold, bringing its two cavities together to grip the two parison parts around their periphery to weld them together; g) injecting a pressurized fluid into the mold and/or creating a vacuum behind the mold cavities to press the parison firmly against the mold cavities; and h) opening the mold and extracting the tank.

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Номер записи: 2
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatuses and method

Номер: US20120021084A1
Автор: Fiorenzo Parrinello, Giambattista Cavina, Zeno Zuffa
Принадлежит: Sacmi Imola Sc

An apparatus comprises a conveying device provided with seat elements arranged for receiving objects, the seat elements being movable along a curved path, and a further conveying device provided with a transferring arrangement arranged for delivering the objects to, and/or removing the objects from, the conveying device, wherein the transferring arrangement comprises coupling elements arranged for engaging the seat elements in such a way that the seat elements and the transferring arrangement are maintained mutually coupled along a portion of the curved path.

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Номер записи: 3
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Delivering liquid additive

Номер: US20120138187A1
Автор: Andrew Stuart Overend, Brian Jones, Keith Bell, Mark Frost
Принадлежит: Individual

A reservoir assembly ( 40 ) comprises a container ( 4 ), a support assembly (42) on which the container ( 4 ) is mounted and fixed and a rotary electric vibrator device ( 44 ) coupled to the support assembly ( 42 ). The container holds a shear thinning additive for a plastics material. The reservoir assembly is arranged so that on operation of the device ( 44 ), an appropriate frequency and amplitude of vibration is applied to the container ( 4 ) and, therefore, its contents. As a result, a liquid dispersion in the container is shear thinned and recovery of dispersion from the container is increased.

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Номер записи: 4
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method and Device for Applying a Sealing Compound to a Surface

Номер: US20120171381A1
Автор: Thomas Haar
Принадлежит: Saeta GmbH and Co KG

A device for applying a sealing compound into a closure cap for containers comprising: an outer stamp ( 18 ) and a concentric inner stamp ( 14 ), the stamps being movable with respect to each other, an annular gap ( 26 ) between the stamps ( 14, 18 ), which is open towards the outside or the inside and of which at least one section is variable between an initial gap width and a gap width zero in the movement direction of the stamps in an axial relative movement of the stamps ( 14, 18 ), a feeding system for plasticized sealing compound within a stamp, which is connected to the annular gap ( 26 ), a mechanism that prevent any reflux of the melt from the annular gap, and adjustment mechanism for at least one of the stamps for changing the gap width of the annular gap.

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Номер записи: 5
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for producing a component and aircraft structure component

Номер: US20120217382A1
Автор: Axel Herrmann, Clemens Bockenheimer, Ichwan Zuardy, Pierre Zahlen
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

An apparatus for producing a component includes a material storage tank for receiving a liquid material (M), a moulding tool in which a filling region to be filled with material (M) from the material storage tank is formed, and a material supply line which connects the material storage tank to the filling region of the moulding tool. In the region of the material supply line and/or the filling region of the moulding tool an optical fibre has been arranged, into which at least one Fibre Bragg Grating sensor for detecting a parameter that is characteristic of the flow of material through the material supply line and/or the filling region of the moulding tool is integrated.

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Номер записи: 6
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Sheet-shaped mold conveying/positioning device

Номер: US20130011507A1
Автор: Hidetoshi Kitahara, Hiromi Nishihara, Shinya Itani, Takafumi Ookawa, Takaharu Tashiro, Takato Baba
Принадлежит: Toshiba Machine Co Ltd

A conveying/positioning device includes: a unused-mold placing device 9 that places a rolled mold MB of a sheet-shaped mold M thereon; a mold rolling-up device 11 that rolls up the flat sheet-shaped mold MA supplied from the unused-mold placing device 9 ; and a tension maintaining device that constantly maintains a tension of the flat sheet-shaped mold even if a form of the flat sheet-shaped mold is changed when the peeling is performed.

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Номер записи: 7
18-04-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT

Номер: US20130093112A1
Автор: Diener Andreas, Steiner Manuel, Tretzack Oliver, Zhao Wangqian
Принадлежит: List Holding AG

A method for production of a molded article from a base substance in a device for mixing of the base substance with a solvent is provided. The method includes mixing a base substance to produce a molding solution with the solvent and at least partially removing the solvent from the mixture; and feeding the molding solution to a device for further processing of a product and diluting the molding solution before further processing. In embodiments, the diluent is introduced to the device before a discharge device and/or in the discharge device. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method for production of a molded article from a base substance in a device for mixing of the base substance with a solvent , the method comprising:mixing a base substance to produce a molding solution with the solvent and at least partially removing the solvent from the mixture;feeding the molding solution to a device for further processing of a product and diluting the molding solution with a diluent before further processing;wherein the diluent is introduced to the device before a discharge device or in the discharge device.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the diluent is introduced to the device before a discharge device and in the discharge device.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the molding solution is held up after the discharge device.18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the concentration of the molding solution or the concentration of the diluent is monitored via an optical index.19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the concentration of the molding solution and the diluent are monitored via an optical index.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the optical index of the diluent is monitored before introduction to the molding solution or the optical index is monitored in the molding solution after dilution.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the optical index of the diluent is monitored before introduction to the molding solution and the optical index is monitored in the molding solution ...

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Номер записи: 8
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for attaching thin cylindrical element to mold core, process for producing cylindrical container, and mold core

Номер: US20130106016A1
Автор: Kenji Kikukawa, Koki Abe, Shoso Nishida, Toru Ichikawa
Принадлежит: Hosokawa Yoko KK

The method for attacking a thin cylindrical element to a mold core is a method for attaching a film-like thin cylindrical element, which is formed in a cylindrical shape having a constant cross-sectional shape, to an outer surface of a mold core in a manner so as to cover the mold core. The method includes pressing the thin cylindrical element onto a tip portion of the mold core; guiding the thin cylindrical element to the base end side of the mold core while ejecting gas into between the mold core and the thin cylindrical element; and attaching the thin cylindrical element to the outer surface of the mold core in a manner so as to cover the mold core.

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Номер записи: 9
30-05-2013 дата публикации

CHECK MARK ON MOLDED PART OF AN IN-MOLD ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130134681A1
Автор: Buchanan Mark Francis, Ho Toan Cong, Huynh Richard Vitai
Принадлежит:

A method is provided for manufacturing an assembly including a plurality of extrusions and a molded part. having a mold mark. The method includes the steps of: placing the plurality of extrusions into a mold; molding the molded part of the plurality of extrusions to form the assembly; forming the mold mark on the molded part at the joint line between the molded part and at least one of the plurality of extrusions; and detecting the presence of the mold mark at the joint line to determine whether the assembly has formed at the correct size. 1. A method for manufacturing an assembly including a plurality of extrusions and a molded part having a mold mark , the method comprising the steps of:placing the plurality of extrusions into a mold;molding the molded part to the plurality of extrusions to form the assembly;forming the mold mark on the molded part at a joint line between the molded part and at least one of the plurality of extrusions; anddetecting the presence of the mold mark at the joint line to determine whether the assembly has been formed at the correct size.2. The method as set forth in including the step of removing the assembly from the mold prior to the step of detecting the presence of the mold mark at the joint line to determine whether the assembly has been formed at the correct size.3. The method as set forth in wherein the step of molding the molded part to the plurality of extrusions to form the assembly includes the step of injecting a moldable material into the mold.4. A seal assembly comprising:a plurality of extrusions; anda molded part molded between two of said plurality of extrusions to connect one of said plurality of extrusions to another one of said plurality of extrusions, said molded part terminating at a joint line and including a mold mark formed at said joint line wherein the presence of said mold mark indicates that said seal assembly has been formed at a correct size and is suitable for use.5. The seal assembly as set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 10
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Integrated device for orienting an object according to a given spatial orientation and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20130205761A1
Автор: Alexandre Girard, Geneviève Miron, Jean-Philippe Lucking-Bigue, Jean-Sébastien Plante, Patrick Chouinard, Sylvain Proulx
Принадлежит: SOCPRA Sciences et Genie SEC

There is disclosed an integrated device for orienting an object according to a given spatial orientation comprising a frame and a supporting member connected thereto and adapted for supporting a portion of the object. The integrated device comprises a plurality of fluid actuated devices integrally molded and joined together through a joining portion to form an integral unit for displacing the supporting member with respect to the frame. Each fluid actuated device is actuatable between a first position wherein the device has a first length and a second position wherein the device has a second length. The integrated device comprises an actuation mechanism for actuating each fluid actuated device between the first position and the second position to enable displacing the supporting member with respect to the frame, thereby orienting the object according to the given spatial orientation. The integrated device may be of particular interest in the medical sector as a medical object manipulator for reaching a given target in an anatomical structure. A manufacturing method is also provided.

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Номер записи: 11
15-08-2013 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING AN INTERNAL MIXER

Номер: US20130207313A1
Автор: Crosnier Gérard, LETOCART Arnaud
Принадлежит:

During the process for production of a rubber mass the rubber mass is mixed in a mixing tank () by means of mechanical means (); then, the movement of the mechanical means () for mixing of the rubber mass is interrupted; then, with the mechanical mixing means () stopped, the tank () is opened by displacing a door () for shutting of an opening () for discharge of the rubber mass from the tank (), according to an opening trajectory between a position of shutting of the opening (), towards a position of release of the opening (); the positions of shutting and release corresponding to the ends of the opening trajectory; then, with the tank () open, the movement of the mechanical means () for mixing of the rubber mass is restarted when the door () is in a predetermined intermediate position of its trajectory between the positions of shutting and release. 1. A process for production of a rubber mass comprises:mixing the rubber mass in a mixing tank by mechanical means;then, interrupting the movement of the mechanical means for mixing of the rubber mass;then, with the mechanical mixing means stopped, opening the tank by displacing a door for shutting of an opening for discharge of the rubber mass from the tank, according to an opening trajectory between a position of shutting of the opening, towards a position of release of the opening, the positions of shutting and release corresponding to the ends of the opening trajectory;then, with the tank open, restarting the movement of the mechanical means for mixing of the rubber mass when the door is in a predetermined intermediate position of its trajectory between the positions of shutting and release.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the door is displaced from its shutting position to its opening position according to a uniform continuous movement.3. An installation for production of a rubber mass comprising a tank for mixing of the rubber mass and means for mixing of the rubber mass in the tank claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 12
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Lens manufacturing apparatus

Номер: US20130220217A1
Автор: Keishi Shimizu, Shin Yasuda, Tetsuro Kodera, Yoshio Nishihara
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

A lens manufacturing apparatus includes a conveying unit that conveys a workpiece having a sheet member and a resin base on the sheet member, an unevenness forming unit that moves a cutting blade in a direction different from the conveying direction of the workpiece and that makes a cut in the surface of the resin base to form concave and convex portions, a resin supply unit that includes nozzles supplying a lens resin to areas, in which the concave portions are not formed, between the convex portions formed on the surface of the resin base, and a resin curing unit that cures the supplied lens resin.

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Номер записи: 13
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Three-Dimensional Shaping Device And Three-Dimensional Shaping Method

Номер: US20130228953A1
Автор: IKEDA Shigeki, Suzaki Ryohei
Принадлежит: KEYENCE CORPORATION

Control means performs control such that a head section is caused to perform reciprocating scanning in one direction, a model material MA and a supporting material SA are ejected onto a shaping plate , and the model material MA and/or the supporting material SA are cured in at least any one of forward and backward paths of the reciprocating scanning, to form slices, and relative positions of the shaping plate and the head section are moved in a height direction to repeat lamination of the slices, thereby performing shaping, and on a line where the model material MA and the supporting material SA are located in a scanning direction of a shaped object, the model material MA and the supporting material SA are not simultaneously ejected during the same reciprocating scanning, but only one shaping material can be ejected and cured. 140. A three-dimensional shaping device , which repeats an operation of ejecting , onto a shaping plate () , a model material (MA) that forms a final shaped object and a supporting material (SA) that supports an overhang portion of the model material (MA) and is finally removed , as shaping materials while scanning in at least one direction , and curing the shaping materials , to form slices having a predetermined thickness in a height direction , and laminates the slices in the height direction , thereby performing shaping , the device comprising:{'b': '40', 'the shaping plate () for placing a shaped object thereon;'}{'b': 21', '22, 'shaping material ejecting means, in which a plurality of model material ejection nozzles () for ejecting the model material (MA) and a plurality of supporting material ejection nozzles () for ejecting the supporting material (SA) are arranged in one direction,'}{'b': '24', 'curing means () for curing the model material (MA) and the supporting material (SA);'}{'b': 20', '24, 'a head section () provided with the shaping material ejecting means and the curing means ();'}{'b': '20', 'horizontal driving means for ...

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Номер записи: 14
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatuses and methods for obtaining an object such as a seal, and a seal for containers

Номер: US20130230613A1
Автор: Danilo Albonetti, Fabrizio Villa, Stefano Bergami
Принадлежит: Sacmi Imola Sc

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

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Номер записи: 15
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Molding System Including Shooting-Pot Assembly and Valve Assembly in which Hold Pressure not Provided by Shooting Pot Assembly

Номер: US20130236584A1
Автор: Weber Robert Bruce
Принадлежит: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.

A molding system (), comprising: a shooting-pot assembly (A; B); and a valve assembly (A; B) having an input port (A; B) being configured to input a melt, an output port (A; B) being configured to output the melt, and a transfer port (A; B) connected to the shooting-pot assembly (A; B). 1100. A molding system () , comprising:{'b': 102', '202', '202, 'a shooting-pot assembly (; A; B); and'}{'b': 104', '204', '204', '106', '206', '206', '108', '208', '208', '110', '210', '210', '102', '202', '202, 'a valve assembly (; A; B) having an input port (; A; B) being configured to input a melt, an output port (; A; B) being configured to output the melt, and a transfer port (; A; B) connected to the shooting-pot assembly (; A; B).'}2100. The molding system () of claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 104', '204', '204, 'the valve assembly (; A; B) is configured to operate in{'b': 108', '208', '208', '106', '206', '206', '102', '202', '202, '(i) a first operation mode in which the output port (; A; B) is shut off while permitting transfer of the melt from the input port (; A; B) to the shooting-pot assembly (; A; B);'}{'b': 106', '206', '206', '102', '202', '202', '110', '210', '210', '108', '208', '208, '(ii) a second operation mode in which the input port (; A; B) is shut off while permitting the shooting-pot assembly (; A; B) to push the melt from the transfer port (; A; B) to the output port (; A; B); and'}{'b': 106', '206', '206', '108', '208', '208', '102', '202', '202, '(iii) a third operation mode in which a hold pressure is permitted to be applied from the input port (; A; B) to the output port (; A; B), the hold pressure not being provided by the shooting-pot assembly (; A; B).'}3100. The molding system () of claim 2 , further comprising:{'b': 120', '104', '102, 'a machine melt-feeder assembly () having the valve assembly () and the shooting-pot assembly (); and'}4100. The molding system () of claim 3 , wherein:{'b': 104', '106', '108', '110', '102, 'the third operation mode of the ...

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Номер записи: 16
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Sputtering target and manufacturing method thereof, and transistor

Номер: US20130277895A1
Автор: Keiji Sato, Shunpei Yamazaki, Toru Takayama
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co Ltd

One object is to provide a deposition technique for forming an oxide semiconductor film. By forming an oxide semiconductor film using a sputtering target including a sintered body of a metal oxide whose concentration of hydrogen contained is low, for example, lower than 1×10 16 atoms/cm 3 , the oxide semiconductor film contains a small amount of impurities such as a compound containing hydrogen typified by H 2 O or a hydrogen atom. In addition, this oxide semiconductor film is used as an active layer of a transistor.

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Номер записи: 17
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Mold Plate And Method Of Molding Golf Ball Core

Номер: US20130285287A1
Автор: Chen-Tai Liu, Chien-Hsin Chou, Chin-Shun Ko
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A mold for manufacturing hemispherical sections for a golf ball includes a mold plate and a movable insert. The mold plate includes a first surface. The movable insert includes a second surface. The movable insert is connected to the mold plate. The first surface of the mold plate and the second surface of the movable insert may move relative to one another during molding of a hemispherical section for a golf ball.

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Номер записи: 18
07-11-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING THE COMPOSITION OF A BINDER SYSTEM FOR USE IN MAKING FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130292863A1
Автор: Breyer Robert A., Shoemake Kelly A.
Принадлежит: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC

Methods and systems for preparing a binder system for use in producing fiberglass products are provided. The method can include combining at least a first resin and a component to produce a first binder system. The component can include a second resin, an additive, or a combination thereof. At least a portion of the first binder system can be applied to a first plurality of fibers. One or more process variables can be monitored. The one or more process variables can be evaluated. An amount of the first resin, the component, or both combined with one another can be adjusted in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system. 1. A method for preparing a binder system for use in producing fiberglass products , comprising:combining at least a first resin and a component to produce a first binder system, wherein the component comprises a second resin, an additive, or a combination thereof;applying at least a portion of the first binder system to a first plurality of fibers;monitoring one or more process variables;evaluating the one or more monitored process variables; andadjusting an amount of the first resin, the component, or both combined with one another in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:at least partially curing the first binder system applied to the first plurality of fibers to produce a first fiberglass product;applying at least a portion of the second binder system to a second plurality of fibers; andat least partially curing the second binder system applied to the second plurality of fibers to produce a second fiberglass product.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additive is present and comprises a dispersant claim 1 , a wax claim 1 , water claim 1 , a filler material claim 1 , an extender claim 1 , a surfactant claim 1 , a release agent claim 1 , a dye claim 1 , a fire ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-11-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING THE COMPOSITION OF A BINDER SYSTEM CONTAINING TWO OR MORE RESINS

Номер: US20130292864A1
Автор: Baxter Paul S., Breyer Robert A., Carey Robert H., Cothran John D., Jennings Jessica D., Knight James H.
Принадлежит: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC

Methods and systems for preparing a binder system are provided. The method can include combining a first resin and a second resin to produce a first binder system. The first binder system can be applied to a first plurality of lignocellulose substrates and at least partially cured to produce a first composite product. The method can also include monitoring one or more process variables. The one or more monitored process variables can be evaluated. An amount of the first resin, the second resin, or both combined with one another can be adjusted in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system. 1. A method for preparing a binder system , comprising:combining a first resin and a second resin to produce a first binder system;applying the first binder system to a first plurality of lignocellulose substrates;at least partially curing the first binder system to produce a first composite product;monitoring one or more process variables;evaluating the one or more monitored process variables; andadjusting an amount of the first resin, the second resin, or both combined with one another in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying at least a portion of the second binder system to a second plurality of lignocellulose substrates; andat least partially curing the second binder system to produce a second composite product.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating the one or more monitored process variables comprises comparing at least one of the one or more monitored process variables to a predetermined database containing one or more previously acquired values of the at least one of the one or more monitored process variables.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating the one or more monitored process variables comprises manipulating the one or more process variables to provide at least one ...

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Номер записи: 20
02-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR AIDING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF A MOULD OF A MOULDING UNIT OF A MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20140004219A1
Автор: Cirette Damien, Prieur Arnaud
Принадлежит: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS

A system for aiding in the replacement of a mold in a molding unit of a machine for manufacturing containers, includes at least one transport device () for transporting a joined mold () forming a transportable unit subassembly, the transport device () including at least one robotic arm () for positioning, in space along a trihedron (X, Y, Z) and with respect to the molding unit (), elements () for handling at least one joined mold () so as to carry out a replacement of the at least one mold () of the molding unit (). 21674967618182012182012. The system for aiding as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the said transport device () comprises at least one head () claim 1 , which claim 1 , in association with the said robotic arm () claim 1 , comprises the said handling means () interacting with at least one joined mold () in order to undertake the removal of the said at least one joined mold () from the mold carriers () in the open position of the molding unit () claim 1 , and/or the insertion of the said at least one joined mold () between the said mold carriers () in the open position of the molding unit ().3767880187812. The system for aiding as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the handling means () comprise at least one principal holding device () intended to interact with a first part () of the joined mold () which is accessible to the said principal holding device () when the molding unit () is in the closed position.4788018. The system for aiding as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that the said at least one principal holding device is constituted by a principal gripper () adapted to take hold of the said first part () of the joined mold ().57688901812. The system for aiding as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the handling means () comprise at least one secondary holding device () intended to interact with a second part () of the joined mold () which is accessible when the molding unit () is in the open position.6888018. The ...

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Номер записи: 21
16-01-2014 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR RECEIVING A CASTING MOLD WITH COAXIAL DRIVE AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20140013568A1
Автор: Richter Gunter
Принадлежит:

An arrangement for receiving a multi-part casting mold, in particular an at least two-part blow mold. A drive unit for displacing locking elements has a main cylinder with a main piston and a travel cylinder with a travel piston, wherein the travel cylinder is connected with the main piston of the main cylinder and is movable therewith. The travel piston has a piston rod, which is connected with the locking element and is mounted concentrically displaceably in the main piston. In the operating condition of the molding process, the travel piston abuts on the main piston, wherein the main cylinder provides the locking force to keep the mold closed during the molding process. 112-. (canceled)13. An arrangement for receiving a multi-part casting mold , comprising:a base frame; at least two opposed mold fixing elements arranged on the base frame, at least one of the mold fixing elements being arranged displaceably on the base frame,wherein front sides of the mold fixing elements are substantially facing each other and respectively hold at least one casting mold element,wherein at least one of the mold fixing elements comprises at least one displaceable locking element, which is displaceable from a first retracted position into a second extended position, in the second extended position the locking element engages into a locking device provided in the opposing mold fixing element and is lockable there; anda drive unit for displacing the locking element, the drive unit including a main cylinder with a main piston and a travel cylinder with a travel piston, wherein the travel cylinder is connected with the main piston of the main cylinder and is movable therewith, wherein the travel piston has a piston rod, which is connected with the locking element and is mounted concentrically displaceably in the main piston,and wherein in an operating condition of a molding process, the travel piston abuts on the main piston, and the main cylinder provides a locking force to keep the ...

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Номер записи: 22
30-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS INCLUDING PRESSURE-CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF FLUID PRESSURE BETWEEN FLUID-BOTTLE ASSEMBLY AND HYDRAULIC-ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATED WITH MOLDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140030371A1
Автор: Schultz Gregory Allan, Van Eerde Trevor Paul
Принадлежит: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.

An apparatus (), comprising: a pressure-control assembly () having: a first interface unit () being configured to interface, in use, with a fluid-bottle assembly (); and a second interface unit () being configured to interface, in use, with a hydraulic-accumulator assembly (), the hydraulic-accumulator assembly () being associated with a molding system (), the hydraulic-accumulator assembly () being configured to accumulate, under an hydraulic pressure, an hydraulic fluid, the hydraulic fluid being associated with an hydraulic circuit (); the pressure-control assembly () being configured to: communicate, in use, a fluid pressure between the fluid-bottle assembly () and with the hydraulic-accumulator assembly (); and controllably adjust, in use, the fluid pressure between the fluid-bottle assembly () and the hydraulic-accumulator assembly (), the fluid pressure that is adjusted by the pressure-control assembly () varies, in use, the hydraulic pressure associated with the hydraulic-accumulator assembly (). 1. An apparatus , comprising:a pressure-control assembly having:a first interface unit being configured to interface, in use, with a fluid-bottle assembly, the fluid-bottle being configured to store, in use, a fluid at an elevated fluid pressure; anda second interface unit configured to interface, in use, with a hydraulic-accumulator assembly, the hydraulic-accumulator assembly being associated with a molding system, the hydraulic-accumulator assembly being configured to accumulate, under an hydraulic pressure, an hydraulic fluid, the hydraulic fluid being associated with an hydraulic circuit;the pressure-control assembly being configured to:communicate, in use, a fluid pressure between the fluid-bottle assembly and with the hydraulic-accumulator assembly; andcontrollably adjust, in use, the fluid pressure between the fluid-bottle assembly and the hydraulic-accumulator assembly, the fluid pressure that is adjusted by the pressure-control assembly varies, in use, the ...

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Номер записи: 23
20-02-2014 дата публикации

PRESS FOR PRODUCING A MOULDED PART AND METHOD FOR CHANGING A DIE ON A PRESS

Номер: US20140048965A1
Автор: HOPPENKAMPS Nikolaus, Nies Norbert, Solty Walter
Принадлежит: SMS MEER GMBH

In order to shorten set-up times, a press for producing a molded part from pourable material, having an apparatus for driving a die comprising a cylinder unit having a cylinder housing and having a cylinder piston is proposed, wherein the cylinder housing is the actuator of the cylinder unit and the cylinder piston is the stator of the cylinder unit. 1123910111235674311101210121310. Press () for the production of a molded part from a pourable material , having an interchangeable adapter () that comprises a pressing unit () for accommodating a die , and having an apparatus () for driving the die , comprising a cylinder unit () having a cylinder housing () and a cylinder piston () , wherein the pressing unit () has an upper traverse () and a lower traverse () that are held at a distance from one another by means of columns () , on which a die accommodation plate () of the pressing unit () is displaceably mounted , wherein the cylinder housing () is the actuator of the cylinder unit () and the cylinder piston () is the stator of the cylinder unit () , and the cylinder piston () comprises a ring piston () that is fixed in place with reference to the cylinder unit ().211114101015. Press () according to claim 1 , wherein the cylinder housing () is disposed on the outside () of the stator of the cylinder unit () claim 1 , displaceable relative to the cylinder unit () claim 1 , preferably translationally () displaceable.31114. Press () according to claim 1 , wherein the cylinder housing () is disposed to be fixed in place on a die accommodation () of the die.412320221221222. Press () for the production of a molded part from a pourable material claim 1 , having an interchangeable adapter () comprising a pressing unit () for accommodating a die claim 1 , comprising a vertical drive () for the interchangeable adapter () claim 1 , having a device () for raising and/or lowering the interchangeable adapter () claim 1 , wherein the raising and/or lowering device () is disposed on ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Facility and method for manufacturing a rotor blade of a wind turbine and method for setting up the facility

Номер: US20140054811A1
Автор: Karsten Schibsbye
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A facility for manufacturing a rotor blade of a wind turbine is provided. The facility includes an injection machine for injecting an injection material into a mould to form the rotor blade, a movable tank system for accommodating precursor material to be supplied to the injection machine for preparing the injection material, wherein the movable tank system has wheels for moving the tank system. Further, a method for setting up a facility and a method for manufacturing a rotor blade are described.

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Номер записи: 25
20-03-2014 дата публикации

COVER FOR SHAFT OF ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER PROBE

Номер: US20140079880A1
Автор: Price Jeffrey E.
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe. The cover includes a tubular body having an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The body defines a cavity sized and shaped to slidably receive the shaft of the electronic thermometer probe. At least a portion of the tubular body is formed from a nanotube composite material including a polymer matrix material and a carbon nanotube filler material. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of making a cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe comprising:preparing a polymer resin;introducing carbon nanotubes into the polymer resin;mixing the nanotubes and polymer resin to generally evenly disperse the nanotubes in the resin;molding the mixed resin and nanotubes; andcuring the mixed resin and nanotubes.8. A method as set forth in further comprising coating the cured resin and nanotubes with graphite.913-. (canceled) The present invention generally relates to a cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe.Electronic thermometers are widely used in the healthcare field for measuring a patient's body temperature. Typical electronic thermometers have a probe comprising an elongate shaft. Electronic temperature sensors such as thermistors or other temperature sensitive elements are contained in the shaft. In one version, the probe includes a cup-shaped aluminum tip at its free end. A thermistor is placed in thermal communication with the aluminum tip inside the probe. When a free end of the probe is placed, for example, in a patient's mouth, the tip is heated up by the patient's body and the thermistor measures the temperature of the tip. Additional electronics connected to the electronic sensor components may be contained in a base unit connected by wire to the shaft or may be contained n a handle of the shaft, for example. Electronic components receive input from the sensor components to compute the patient's temperature. The temperature is then typically displayed on a visual output device such as a ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Screw-type fine powder raw material feeding device and method

Номер: US20150001045A1
Автор: Jun Kakizaki, Yohei Shimizu, Yoshihiko Iwamoto
Принадлежит: Japan Steel Works Ltd

A screw-type fine powder raw material feeding device includes a screen ( 5 ) wound on the outer periphery of a tubular receiving member ( 21 ) and a plurality of annular metal fixtures ( 23 ) for bringing the screen ( 5 ) into close contact with the tubular receiving member ( 21 ) side. A gap (D) between the screen ( 5 ) and an outer diameter of a screw ( 2 ) is set to 1 mm to 10 mm, only a gas separated from the fine powder raw material is discharged to the outside from the gas vent ports ( 20 ), and the fine powder raw material is fed into a cylinder ( 1 a ), with no fine powder raw material being leaked to the outside from the screen ( 5 ). The invention also relates to a method of using the device.

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Номер записи: 27
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

Номер: US20150001083A1
Автор: Alagic Asmira Selmovic, Hoover Alicia Johnson, Martin Robert Scott
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates generally to microfluidic devices and methods for fabricating the devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to microfluidic devices having encapsulated fluidic tubing and encapsulated electrodes, microfluidic devices having encapsulated fluidic tubing, encapsulated capillary loops and encapsulated electrodes, and methods of fabricating devices having encapsulated fluidic tubing, encapsulated capillary loops and encapsulated electrodes resulting in reduced dead volume interconnects between the fluidic tubing and capillary loops and associated microchannels and aligned fluidic tubing openings, capillary loop openings, electrodes and other device features. 1. A microfluidic device comprising:a base layer, wherein the base layer comprises an encapsulated fluidic tubing, at least one encapsulated electrode, and at least one encapsulated lead, wherein an opening defining an inside diameter of the encapsulated fluidic tubing and the at least one encapsulated electrode are substantially coplanar; anda microchannel-forming layer, wherein the microchannel-forming layer comprises at least one microchannel and at least one reservoir;wherein the encapsulated fluidic tubing, the at least one encapsulated electrode, the at least one microchannel and the at least one reservoir are in fluid connection; andwherein the opening defining an inside diameter of the encapsulated fluidic tubing forms a reduced dead volume interconnect with the at least one microchannel.2. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein the base layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of epoxy claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 1 , thermoset polyester claim 1 , polyurethane-methacrylate cyclic olefin copolymer claim 1 , polyvinylchloride claim 1 , polyethyleneterephthalate glycol claim 1 , polyethyleneterephthalate and combinations thereof.3. The microfluidic device of ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Weighing and Mixing System

Номер: US20210001291A1
Автор: Eli Margalit
Принадлежит: Ampacet Corp

The invention is a weigh ng and mixing system for the preparation of mixtures of components required by processing machines for the manufacture of plastic products. In particular the invention is suitable for the preparation of weighed mixtures comprised of at least two different masterbatches in order to obtain the color shade desired for a specific plastic product.

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Номер записи: 29
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Nozzle shut off for injection molding system

Номер: US20210001532A1
Автор: Richard Ernest Fitzpatrick
Принадлежит: Extrude To Fill Inc

An injection molding apparatus and method of fabricating a molded part are provided. The apparatus may include a barrel, a nozzle enclosing an end of the barrel and defining an opening in fluid communication with an inside of the barrel, and an extrusion screw positioned at least partially inside the barrel and rotatable relative to the barrel. The extrusion screw may include a screw tip. Relative axial movement between the barrel and the extrusion screw may open or close the opening of the nozzle to permit or prevent, respectively, material flow through the opening of the nozzle. The method may include clamping a mold, opening a nozzle, rotating the extrusion screw to pump a molten material into the mold until the mold is filled, closing the nozzle, and unclamping the mold to release a molded part.

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Номер записи: 30
07-01-2016 дата публикации

A method of manufacturing a padded part primarily for an item of wear

Номер: US20160001473A1
Автор: David Stirling Taylor
Принадлежит: Stirling Moulded Composites Ltd

A method of manufacturing a padded part is provided. The padded part is primarily for use in an item of wear that may be a load-bearing harness or belt. The method includes the steps of providing a first sheet of a flexible material on one side of which is located at least one fastener. A second sheet of flexible material is provided and a layered assembly is created including, in order, the first sheet of material such that said one side of the first sheet is outermost, apiece of mouldable padding, and the second sheet of flexible material. Hot melt adhesive layers are provided between the padding and the sheets of flexible material. The layered assembly is moulded in a press after or during heating of the layered assembly thereby simultaneously bonding the layers of the assembly together and moulding the layered assembly into a predetermined shape.

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Номер записи: 31
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING A HOLLOW BODY COMPRISING A MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED GRIPPING MEANS

Номер: US20170001362A1
Автор: Dujardin Willy, LE ROUX Julien
Принадлежит:

A device for transporting a hollow body provided with a neck which includes a vertically oriented internal wall, the device including at least elements for gripping the hollow body by engaging with the internal wall of the neck, which are mounted on the lower free end of a rod and movably connected thereto, the rod being mounted to be vertically movable between a high position and a low position, wherein the gripping elements are mounted to be radially movable between a retracted position in which the gripping elements are vertically inserted from top to bottom into the neck, without contacting the internal wall, and a deployed position in which the gripping elements engage the internal wall of the neck, and the change in position of the gripping elements from the retracted to the deployed position and/or from the deployed to the retracted position is actuated by a magnetic field. 260. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping means () are forced into said deployed position by means of said magnetic field.3601001026060. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said magnetic means for actuating the gripping means () comprise at least the first magnetic means ( claim 1 , ) that selectively bring about the change in position of said gripping means () claim 1 , at least from the retracted position toward the deployed position claim 1 , by application of said magnetic field on the gripping means ().41001025610341001026034. Device according to claim 3 , wherein said first magnetic means ( claim 3 , ) are mounted on a support () of the device () in relation to which the rod () is mounted to move vertically in such a way that said first magnetic means ( claim 3 , ) bring about the change in position of said gripping means () from the retracted position toward the deployed position when the rod () claim 3 , moved vertically downward from its top position claim 3 , reaches its bottom position.510010256. Device according to claim 4 , wherein said first magnetic means ( ...

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Номер записи: 32
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Fluidized Powder Valve System

Номер: US20200002148A1
Автор: Lawver Steven, Rowland Roderick, Zahrah Tony F.
Принадлежит: MATSYS INC.

A device is provided for the controlled and precise delivery of powders, including cohesive powders, based on a fluidization technique to directly reduce inter-particle friction and using a fluidizing gas as an air-bearing. The device preferably includes no moving parts, no sealing gaskets or sealing surfaces. Unlike mechanically actuated valves, the powders dispensed by the current device do not experience mechanical shearing, thereby reducing wear and thus increasing the service life of the apparatus. 1. A device configured for the delivery and metering of powders or granular materials , comprising:an extension or container configured for holding the powders or granular materials to be dispensed,a fluidization funnel assembly, wherein the extension or container is operatively connected to the fluidization funnel assembly; anda fluidization stop valve assembly which is surrounded by an aperture or gap separating the fluidization funnel assembly and the fluidization stop valve assembly,wherein in a dispensing operation, the fluidization funnel assembly is configured to receive the powders or granular materials from the extension or container and lead the received powder or granular materials to the fluidization stop valve assembly, andwherein the dispensing operation is performed without any mechanical movement of parts.2. The device of claim 1 , configured such that the powders or granular materials are statically immobile when at rest claim 1 , and such that powder flow is initiated upon the application of a gas pressure and flow rate to the fluidization funnel assembly and/or the fluidization stop valve assembly.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fluidization funnel assembly comprises a valve body claim 1 , a porous funnel and funnel opening claim 1 , wherein a cavity between the valve body and porous funnel is configured to act as a gas conduit for the fluidization.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the aperture or gap separating the fluidization funnel ...

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Номер записи: 33
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus Comprising an Increased-Capacity Platinumware Holder and Method Therefor

Номер: US20160003720A1
Автор: Boivin Marc, LeMay Pierre-Emmanuel, Obenauf Ralph, Stein Neil
Принадлежит:

A platinumware holder includes a crucible holder in which the crucibles are laterally staggered and a mold rack in which the molds are vertically staggered. In some embodiments, the crucibles have a non-circular cross section. 1. An apparatus comprising a platinumware holder , wherein the platinumware holder comprises:a crucible holder that is physically adapted to receive a plurality of crucibles in a staggered arrangement defining two laterally offset rows of crucibles; anda mold rack that is physically adapted to receive a plurality of molds in a staggered arrangement defining two vertically offset rows of molds.2. The apparatus of wherein the crucible holder includes a base plate claim 1 , wherein the base plate comprises a plurality of openings for receiving the plurality of crucibles claim 1 , wherein adjacent openings are laterally offset.3. The apparatus of wherein the crucible holder is partially rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof.4. The apparatus of wherein the crucible holder includes a single retaining beam claim 3 , wherein the retaining beam is arranged to prevent the plurality of crucibles from dislodging when the crucible holder is partially rotated.5. The apparatus of wherein the crucible holder comprises silicon nitride.6. The apparatus of wherein the mold rack comprises:a first plurality of standoffs that extend vertically to a first height for supporting some of the molds of the plurality thereof; anda second plurality of standoffs that extend vertically to a second height for supporting the molds not supported by the first plurality of standoffs, wherein the first height is greater than the second height, and wherein a difference between the first height and the second height defines a vertical offset of the two vertically offset rows of molds.7. The apparatus of wherein the two laterally offset rows include a back row of crucibles and a front row of crucibles claim 6 , wherein the back row falls along a first axis and the front row ...

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Номер записи: 34
08-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PREFORM FROM A FIBRE FABRIC AS PART OF PRODUCTION OF FIBRE-REINFORCED FORMED COMPONENTS

Номер: US20150008617A1
Автор: Fuerst Tobias, Graf Matthias, Maertiens Steffen
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing a three-dimensional preform () from a fibre fabric () as part of production of fibre-reinforced formed components, comprising a draping device () and a transport device () for the fibre fabric (), wherein said draping device () at least comprises a draping form () for a fibre fabric () and means, movable in relation to the draping form (), for reshaping the fibre fabric () on the basis of the contour of the draping form (). The problem addressed by the invention is that of ensuring swift yet high-quality reshaping, particularly of large-area and/or complex geometries of a preform. To solve the method problem, the invention states that the transport device () successively releases the fibre fabric () in the direction of the draping form () and the released regions of the fibre fabric () are fixed and/or draped on the draping form by means of a fixing stamp () and/or a draping stamp (). 1. A method for producing a three-dimensional preform from a laid scrim in the course of production of fibre-reinforced moulded parts , comprising a draping apparatus and a transport apparatus for the laid scrim , wherein the draping apparatus comprises at least one draping mould for a laid scrim , and means displaceable to the draping mould for forming the laid scrim according to the contour of the draping mould , characterized in that the transport apparatus releases the laid scrim successively in the direction to the draping mould and the released regions of the laid scrim are fixed and/or draped by a fixing stamp and/or a draping stamp on the draping mould.2. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the laid scrim is heated in the transport apparatus.3. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the temperature of an already tempered laid scrim is set to and/or held at a predetermined minimum temperature in the transport apparatus.4. A method according to claim 3 , characterized in that the minimum ...

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Номер записи: 35
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Solid Soap Fragment Melting Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20150008620A1
Автор: Wanda V. Welcome
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method for melting soap fragments to create a soap bar from the soap fragments. The apparatus includes various replaceable molds to create soap bars having various shapes.

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Номер записи: 36
12-01-2017 дата публикации

FIBRE-LAYING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LAID FIBRE SCRIMS

Номер: US20170008197A1
Автор: Baeurle Armin, Fink Michael, Haupt Sebastian, Meyer Matthias, Vester Tobias
Принадлежит:

A fiber laying machine () for producing laid fiber scrims has a tool table () for positioning a mold (), said tool table () being linearly displaceable in an x direction by means of an x carriage () and being pivotable about a vertical pivot axis (). Arranged above the tool table () is a fiber laying head () which is linearly displaceable transversely to the x direction by means of a y carriage (). Since the fiber laying head () is linearly displaceable, the arrangement of the tool table () on the machine frame () is comparatively easy, and so laid fiber scrims are producible quickly and efficiently. In particular, automatic loading and unloading of the tool table () is easily possible. 1. A fiber laying machine for producing laid fiber scrims , having{'b': '15', 'a machine frame (),'}{'b': '21', 'an x carriage () which is linearly displaceable in a horizontal x direction,'}{'b': 23', '12', '23', '21', '25, 'a tool table () for positioning a mold (), said tool table () being arranged on the x carriage () and being pivotable about a vertically extending pivot axis (),'}{'b': 26', '13', '12', '26', '23, 'a fiber laying head () for laying fibers () on a mold (), said fiber laying head () being arranged above the tool table () in a vertical z direction,'}{'b': 42', '13', '26, 'a fiber supply unit () for supplying the fibers () to be laid by the fiber laying head (),'}characterized{'b': 26', '28, 'in that the fiber laying head () is linearly displaceable by means of a y carriage () in a horizontal y direction extending transversely to the x direction.'}221208151015. The fiber laying machine as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the x carriage () is displaceable on x guide rails () which extend from a loading side () of the machine frame () to an unloading side () of the machine frame ().3232714. The fiber laying machine as claimed in or claim 1 , characterized in that the tool table () has a plurality of clamping units () for mechanically clamping and releasing ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Systems for and Methods of Manufacturing Micro-Structures

Номер: US20160009008A1
Автор: Tan Yung-Chieh
Принадлежит:

Methods of and devices for manufacturing a multi-layered microfluidic filter are disclosed. In one embodiment, method of manufacturing a multi-layered filter comprises providing a first molding plate that includes a plurality of apertures and is coupled to a flow stream source, applying from the flow stream source a first flow stream to pass through the plurality of apertures of the first molding plate, forming a first membrane layer comprising a first set of pores using the first molding plate and the first flow stream, controlling the first flow stream to generate a second flow stream from the first set of pores of the first membrane layer, and forming a second membrane layer comprising a second set of pores using the second flow stream and the first membrane layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a multi-layered microfluidic filter , comprising:providing a first molding plate, wherein the first molding plate includes a plurality of apertures, and the first molding plate is coupled to a flow stream source;applying from the flow stream source a first flow stream to pass through the plurality of apertures of the first molding plate;forming a first membrane layer comprising a first set of pores using the first molding plate and the first flow stream;controlling the first flow stream to generate a second flow stream from the first set of pores of the first membrane layer; andforming a second membrane layer comprising a second set of pores using the second flow stream and the first membrane layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming the first membrane layer comprises:dispensing a first molding material to the first molding plate while maintaining the first flow stream; andcausing the first molding material to solidify for forming the first membrane layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the forming the first membrane layer further comprises:forming one or more channels in the first membrane layer using the first molding plate and the first flow stream; ...

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Номер записи: 38
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and Apparatus for Positioning a Structure on a Polymer Layer

Номер: US20180009181A1
Автор: Barrows Daniel Patrick, Linhardt Jeffrey George
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Methods and apparatus for positioning a structure on a polymer layer are described. A method may involve forming a first polymer layer. The method may further involve positioning, by an apparatus, a structure on the first polymer layer, where the apparatus comprises a rod having a first end that supports the structure as the structure is being positioned and a plunger located around the first end of the rod that presses the structure onto the first polymer layer as the structure is being positioned. And the method may involve forming a second polymer layer over the first polymer layer and the structure, where the first polymer layer defines a first side of a body-mountable device and the second polymer layer defines a second side of the body-mountable device opposite the first side. 1. An apparatus for placing a structure on a polymer layer , the apparatus comprising:a rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the rod is configured to support the structure as the structure is being positioned on the polymer layer via an interference fit between the structure and the first end of the rod;a plunger located around the first end of the rod, wherein the plunger is configured to press the structure onto the polymer layer as the structure is being positioned on the polymer layer;a housing; anda spring connected to the second end of the rod, wherein the spring is configured to retract into the housing during positioning of the structure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a flange that is configured to receive a force to drive the housing into a transfer position claim 1 , wherein in the transfer position: (i) the plunger presses the structure onto the polymer layer and (ii) the rod retracts into the housing.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plunger is coaxially located around the first end of the rod.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the rod comprises a non-stick coating.5. An apparatus for ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SINGLE GRAINS TO A PROCESSING MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR AN INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

Номер: US20210008772A1
Автор: Fux Erhard
Принадлежит: WITTMANN KUNSTSTOFFGERÄTE GMBH

Apparatus for feeding single grains to one or more processing machines comprising at least one singulating device, a granular material reservoir for a bulk material, and a feeding device for feeding the singulated bulk material to the injection molding machine. The singulating device is formed from a singulating disk provided with suction openings distributed over the pitch circle. On one side of the singulating disk, the granular material reservoir is arranged to hold bulk material. Via the shaft, the singulating disk is mounted to be rotated with the suction openings for receiving and dispensing grains. Furthermore, a grain scraper and/or a grain aligner for the bulk material or grains is arranged on the singulating disk in order to scrape off the grains and/or align the grains, or a stirring or carry-along element is arranged on the singulating disk for receiving the bulk material or on the shaft. 1. An apparatus for feeding single grains to one or more processing machines , in particular an injection molding machine , comprising:at least one singulating device,a granular material reservoir for a bulk material, preferably of plastic granular material or plastic pellets or plastic grains, anda feeding device for feeding the singulated bulk material to the injection molding machine,wherein preferably two housing sections are arranged around the elements, in particular the singulating device, to form a closed housing,wherein the singulating device is formed from a singulating disk,wherein the singulating disk is provided with suction openings distributed over on the pitch circle, and the granular material reservoir is arranged on one side of the singulating disk for receiving bulk material, in particular in the lower grain receiving region, and a negative-pressure generating device, in particular a compressor, for generating a negative pressure in a negative-pressure chamber is arranged or connected on the opposite side,wherein the singulating disk is mounted on a ...

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Номер записи: 40
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Heat Shrinkable Tube Assembly System

Номер: US20200009783A1
Автор: Gong Lan, Hu Lvhai, Lu Roberto Francisco-Yi, Xie Fengchun, Ying Qian, Zeng Qinglong, Zhang Dandan
Принадлежит:

An assembly system includes a feeding mechanism adapted to feed a heat shrinkable tube, a cutting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a robot, and a vision system. The cutting mechanism is adapted to cut off a section of heat shrinkable tube with a predetermined length from the heat shrinkable tube fed by the feeding mechanism. The clamping mechanism is adapted to clamp the heat shrinkable tube during cutting the heat shrinkable tube with the cutting mechanism. The robot is adapted to grip the section of heat shrinkable tube cut off from the heat shrinkable tube. The vision system is adapted to guide the robot to sleeve the section of heat shrinkable tube onto a wire of an electrical device. 1. An assembly system , comprising:a feeding mechanism adapted to feed a heat shrinkable tube;a cutting mechanism adapted to cut off a section of heat shrinkable tube with a predetermined length from the heat shrinkable tube fed by the feeding mechanism;a clamping mechanism adapted to clamp the heat shrinkable tube during cutting the heat shrinkable tube with the cutting mechanism;a robot adapted to grip the section of heat shrinkable tube cut off from the heat shrinkable tube; anda vision system adapted to guide the robot to sleeve the section of heat shrinkable tube onto a wire of an electrical device.2. The assembly system of claim 1 , further comprising a heating mechanism configured to heat a first end of the section of heat shrinkable tube claim 1 , melting and sealing the first end of the section of heat shrinkable tube before the section of heat shrinkable tube is sleeved onto the wire.3. The assembly system of claim 2 , wherein the wire is inserted into the section of heat shrinkable tube through an opened second end of the section of heat shrinkable tube.4. The assembly system of claim 3 , wherein the heating mechanism is adapted to apply a hot air on the first end of the section of heat shrinkable tube to melt and seal the first end.5. The assembly system of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 41
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing compound optical film

Номер: US20160011343A1
Автор: Da-Wei Lin, Tai-Cherng Yu
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A compound optical film includes an unitary two-layer structure with of a light guide layer and a light reflective layer attached on the light guide layer. A number of light scattering particles are dispersed in the light guide layer adjacent to an interface between the light guide layer and the light reflective layer. The compound optical film can reduce the thickness of backlight module while the compound optical film is used in backlight module. The present art also relates to a manufacturing method for the compound optical film.

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Номер записи: 42
15-01-2015 дата публикации

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE RESIN COMPACT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE RESIN COMPACT

Номер: US20150014603A1
Автор: Ezaki Toshiaki, Nakamura Mitsuru, Yoshihara Shusuke
Принадлежит:

A resin molded article of the present invention includes at least a resin and an inorganic filler that is in a plate form, a spheroidal form, or a fiber form, in a region of 50% or more of a volume of the resin molded article, the resin having resin molecular chains oriented in a thickness direction of the resin molded article and the inorganic filler having a long axis oriented in an in-plane direction of the resin molded article, the resin molecular chains having an orientation degree α in a range of 0.6 or more and less than 1.0, the orientation degree being calculated by the following Formula (), from a half-value width W obtained by wide-angle X-ray scattering measurement: 2. The resin molded article as set forth in claim 1 , wherein 50% or more of the volume of the resin molded article has a thickness of 1.5 mm or less.3. The resin molded article as set forth in wherein the resin exhibits a smectic liquid crystal phase when heated.4. The resin molded article as set forth in wherein the resin has a number average molecular weight in a range of 3000 to 40000.7. The resin molded article as set forth in claim 5 , wherein m of the resin is at least one selected from even numbers in a range of 4 to 14.8. The resin molded article as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the inorganic filler is made of at least one kind of high thermally conductive inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of graphite claim 1 , conductive metal powder claim 1 , soft magnetic ferrite claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , and metal silicon.9. The resin molded article as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the inorganic filler is made of at least one kind of high thermally conductive inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of talc claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , and mica.10. The resin molded article as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the inorganic filler is made of at least one kind of inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of carbon fiber ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MULTI-MOLD SYSTEMS USING A RUNNER

Номер: US20220032519A1
Автор: Kodaira Koki, Tajima Junko, Yanahara Yuichi
Принадлежит: CANON U.S.A., INC.

A runner for supplying resin to a cavity includes a sprue that is supplied resin from a nozzle of an injection molding machine, a first path formed in the runner, where the resin flows in the first path from the nozzle when the nozzle connects to the sprue, a first pin that moves to a first position to increase the size of the first path before the resin is supplied to the first path and moves to a second position to decrease the size of the first path before the nozzle separates from the sprue. 1. A runner for supplying resin to a cavity comprising:a sprue configured to be supplied resin from a nozzle of an injection molding machine;a first path formed in the runner, wherein the resin flows in the first path from the nozzle when the nozzle contacts the sprue; anda first pin configured to move to a first position to increase a size of the first path before the resin is supplied to the first path and to move to a second position to decrease the size of the first path before the nozzle separates from the sprue.2. The runner according to claim 1 , wherein the first pin is configured to move to the second position to decrease a cross sectional area in the sprue.3. The runner according to claim 1 , wherein the first pin is configured to move to the second position to decrease the amount of resin flow in the first path.4. The runner according to claim 1 , wherein a cross sectional area of the first path at the second position is less than a cross sectional area of the first path at the first position claim 1 , and wherein the first position is located downstream of the second position in a direction in which the resin flows from the nozzle.5. The runner according to claim 1 , wherein the first pin is configured to move to the first position to increase the size of the first path when the nozzle contacts the sprue.6. The runner according to claim 1 , wherein the first pin is configured not to move to a second position to decrease the size of the first path while the resin ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Mould, machine and method for manufacturing three-dimensional items and manufacturing plant associated with same

Номер: US20220032567A1
Автор: Adrian Hernandez Hernandez
Принадлежит: Simplicity Works Europe SL

The invention relates to a mould ( 1 ) for manufacturing three-dimensional items, comprising a body ( 2 ); a lid ( 4 ) configured to close said body ( 2 ); and incorporated closing and opening means ( 5 ) configured to keep the body ( 2 ) and the lid ( 4 ) joined during the movement thereof. A machine (M 1 ) for manufacturing three-dimensional items, comprising a receiving module (M 2 ) configured to receive the mould ( 1 ); a conditioning module (M 3 ) configured to receive the mould ( 1 ) from the receiving module (M 2 ) and act on the incorporated closing and opening means ( 5 ) in order to separate the lid ( 4 ) from the body ( 2 ); and a handling module (M 4 ) configured to receive the body ( 2 ) from the conditioning module (M 3 ) and enable the placement of the components of the item to be manufactured. A method for manufacturing three-dimensional items and manufacturing plant associated with said machine (M 1 ).

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Номер записи: 45
18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MOLDING TAILORED COMPOSITES

Номер: US20180015640A1
Автор: Blanchard Patrick James, Dahl Jeffrey Scott
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

In at least one embodiment, a molding method for producing a molded article is provided. The method may include introducing polymer and fiber separately into an extruder in a first ratio to produce a first extruded material having a first fiber content and in a second ratio to produce a second extruded material having a second fiber content different from the first fiber content. The method may further include filling a first region of a mold with the first extruded material and a second region of the mold with the second extruded material. The extruded material may be formed as blanks for use in compression molding or may be introduced into an injection chamber for use in injection molding. The method may be used to form molded articles having a plurality of regions having different fiber contents. 1. A molded article comprising:a single, fiber-reinforced polymer having a first continuous bulk region with a first fiber content and a second continuous bulk region with a second fiber content different from the first fiber content.2. The molded article of claim 1 , wherein the first and second fiber contents are from 10 to 70 wt %.3. The molded article of claim 1 , wherein the first and second regions contact each other.4. The molded article of claim 1 , further comprising a transition region located between the first and second regions and having a fiber content that is intermediate the first and second fiber contents.5. The molded article of claim 1 , further comprising a third continuous bulk region with a third fiber content that is different from the first and second fiber contents.6. The molded article of claim 1 , wherein the first region and the second region include different fiber types. This application is a Division of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/055,493, filed Oct. 16, 2013. The disclosure of which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.One or more embodiments relate to a process for molding components having tailored fiber content.Molded ...

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Номер записи: 46
21-01-2021 дата публикации

CONVEYING SYSTEM AND COMPOUNDING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20210016467A1
Автор: ONOCHI Yusaku, TACHON Julien
Принадлежит: TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE

A conveying system including a conveying channel, a reinforcement feed duct connected to the conveying channel at a reinforcement feed opening and configured to feed a reinforcement material to the conveying channel, and a blower configured to provide a blow in the reinforcement feed duct to push the reinforcement material towards the conveying channel. A compounding system including the same. 1. A conveying system comprising a conveying channel , a reinforcement feed duct connected to the conveying channel at a reinforcement feed opening and configured to feed a reinforcement material to the conveying channel , and a blower configured to provide a blow in the reinforcement feed duct to push the reinforcement material towards the conveying channel.2. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blow is at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.3. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material comprises fibers.4. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a secondary duct connected to the reinforcement feed duct upstream of the reinforcement feed opening claim 1 , the blower being arranged to provide the blow in the secondary duct.5. The conveying system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the secondary duct has an outlet portion oriented towards the reinforcement feed opening.6. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a screw shaft extending in at least part of the reinforcement feed duct.7. The conveying system as claimed in claim 4 , comprising a screw shaft extending in part of the reinforcement feed duct claim 4 , wherein a downstream end of the screw shaft is set upstream of the connection area between the secondary duct and the reinforcement feed duct.8. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement feed duct comprises a vibrating portion configured to vibrate.9. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a cover configured to seal a hole ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-01-2020 дата публикации

LAYING DIE, LAYING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LAYING DIE

Номер: US20200016851A1
Автор: Akif Öztzan, Coquel Maxime
Принадлежит:

A laying die, for picking up and laying of substrates, comprising an elastically deformable substrate receiving structure providing an engagement surface for releasable receiving of substrates, an attaching element comprising a gas channel for providing positively or negatively pressurized gas for picking up and blowing off the substrates, and a carrier body made from elastically deformable material and sandwiched between the substrate receiving structure and the attaching element which is arranged to distribute the positively or negatively pressurized gas over the carrier body. The carrier body comprises breakthroughs to transfer the pressurized gas from the attaching element to the substrate receiving structure that comprises an elastically deformable distribution plate to distribute the positively or negatively pressurized gas over the engagement surface. Also, a laying device which changes the position and/or orientation of substrates to predetermined values can comprise the laying die and a method for manufacturing the laying die. 1. A method for manufacturing a laying die , comprising:providing an elastically deformable substrate receiving structure with an elastically deformable distribution plate;providing a carrier body made from an elastically deformable material;providing an attaching element comprising a gas channel;distributing a plurality of breakthroughs into the carrier body; andsandwiching the carrier body between the substrate receiving structure and the attaching element.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the providing the elastically deformable structure comprises:providing two elastically deformable films;arranging a heating element between the two films to provide a stack; anddistributing a plurality of holes into the stack. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/786,815, filed Oct. 23, 2015, which is a U.S. National Stage application of International Application No. PCT/EP2014/001056, filed Apr. 22, ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PARTS

Номер: US20200016882A1
Автор: Evans Nick Shadbeh, Kozar Michael Patrick, Wilenski Mark Stewart
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for additively manufacturing composite parts are disclosed. Methods comprise combining a plurality of pre-consolidated tows to define a macro tow and dispensing the macro tow in three dimensions to define the composite part. Each pre-consolidated tow comprises a fiber tow within a non-liquid binding matrix. The combining comprises actively altering a shape and/or size of a cross-sectional profile of the macro tow along a length of the macro tow as it is being defined. 1. A method of additively manufacturing a composite part , the method comprising:combining a plurality of pre-consolidated tows to define a macro tow, wherein each pre-consolidated tow comprises a fiber tow within a non-liquid binding matrix, wherein the combining comprises actively altering a shape or a size of a cross-sectional profile of the macro tow along a length of the macro tow as it is being defined; anddispensing the macro tow in three dimensions to define the composite part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-liquid binding matrix is self-adherent claim 1 , such that the combining comprises adhering together the plurality of pre-consolidated tows.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combining comprises combining the plurality of pre-consolidated tows with one or more elongate structures claim 1 , wherein each elongate structure comprises one or more of an optical fiber claim 1 , a wire claim 1 , a metal wire claim 1 , a conductive wire claim 1 , a wire bundle claim 1 , a sensor claim 1 , circuitry claim 1 , a hollow tube claim 1 , a foam claim 1 , and a magnetic material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combining comprises feeding the plurality of pre-consolidated tows into a corresponding plurality of inlets.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the inlets converge to a single outlet claim 4 , wherein the dispensing comprises dispensing the macro tow from the single outlet.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the inlets are arranged in an array configured to ...

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Номер записи: 49
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Extrusion press systems and methods

Номер: US20140102161A1
Автор: Charles L. Stewart
Принадлежит: Manchester Copper Products Llc

Systems, devices, and methods are described for extruding materials. In certain embodiments, one or more hollow billets are loaded onto an elongate mandrel bar and transported along the mandrel bar to a rotating die. The billets are transported through fluid clamps, which engage the mandrel bar and provide cooling fluid to the mandrel bar tip, and through mandrel grips, which engage the mandrel bar and prevent the mandrel bar from rotating. One or more press-rams advance the billets through a centering insert and into the rotating die. A quench assembly is provided at an extrusion end of the extrusion press to quench the extruded material. A programmable logic controller may be provided to control, at least in part, operations of the extrusion press system.

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Номер записи: 50
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Method of Injection Sealing Gel Into a Recess of a Work Piece

Номер: US20150021825A1
Автор: Hu Lvhai, Shaddock Robert Neil, Xie Fengchun, Zhang Dandan
Принадлежит:

A method of injecting a sealing gel into a recess of a work piece, comprising steps of: injecting the sealing gel into the recess and stopping the injection of the sealing gel when the sealing gel reaches a first depth less than the total depth of the recess; after the sealing gel has cooled and solidified, continuing the injection of the sealing gel into the recess and stopping the injection of the sealing gel when the sealing gel reaches another depth higher than the first depth; and repeatedly performing the previous step until the cooled and solidified sealing gel in the recess has a top surface beyond a sealing interface surface of the work piece. 1. A method of injecting a sealing gel into a recess of a work piece , comprising steps of:first, injecting a sealing gel into a recess of a work piece and stopping the injection of the sealing gel when the sealing gel reaches a first depth less than a total depth of the recess;second, after the sealing gel has cooled and solidified, continuing the injection of the sealing gel into the recess and stopping the injection of the sealing gel when the sealing gel reaches another depth higher than the first depth; andthird, repeatedly performing the second step until the cooled and solidified sealing gel in the recess has a top surface extending beyond a sealing interface surface of the work piece.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first depth is about ⅓ to ⅘ of the total depth of the recess.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first depth is about ½ of the total depth of the recess.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first depth is about ⅔ of the total depth of the recess.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing gel is injected into the recess directly through an opening of the recess.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing gel has a solid state and a fluid state claim 1 , and wherein the sealing gel is capable of being converted from the solid state ...

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Номер записи: 51
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Method of loading and unloading a mold on a foam plastics molding machine

Номер: US20170021531A1
Автор: Carlo Bazzica
Принадлежит: Bazzica Engineering Srl

On a foam plastics molding machine, a molding unit, defined by a mold and an interface frame equipped with a number or quantity of plastic molding material and operating fluid inlets, is loaded into a raised window in a fixed frame of the machine by positioning the molding unit in a fixed position on a trolley; positioning the trolley astride a fixed platform; raising the platform so that vertical ribs on the interface frame slidably engage corresponding vertical guides forming part of the machine and on a level with the window; connecting the guides to the ribs; and moving the guides towards the window.

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Номер записи: 52
22-01-2015 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND STRUCTURE OF HAVING A PORCELAIN OR GLASS PRODUCT FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH A LABEL IN A MOLD

Номер: US20150024179A1
Автор: HUANG SHENG-CHANG
Принадлежит:

A manufacturing method and structure of having a porcelain or glass product formed integrally with a label in a mold includes a male mold, a first female mold and a second female mold. After the first female mold is combined with the male mold, plastics is injected to form a soft mold sleeve on the male mold and then a porcelain or glass product is fitted on the soft mold sleeve. After the second female mold is combined with the male mold, plastics is injected to form a plastic layer on the outer surface of the product and then, a radio frequency identification chip is provided between the product and the plastic layer or a label is positioned in the mold cavity of the second female mold, which is combined with the male mold. Then plastic is injected to form a plastic layer covered on the surface of the product and combined with the label integrally. 1. A manufacturing method of having a porcelain or glass product formed integrally with a label in a mold comprising a shaping mold , said shaping mold consisting of a male mold , a first female mold and a second female mold , plastics injected or extruded by a shaping machine to cover a predetermined range of said male mold after said first female mold is combined with said male mold , said male mold having an outer surface formed with a soft mold sleeve , a porcelain or glass product shaped in advance fitted on an outer side of said soft mold sleeve outside said male mold , said second female mold combined with said male mold to form a molding groove between said second female mold and said male mold , plastics injected or extruded into said molding groove by a shaping machine , said porcelain or glass product having the whole or a part of an outer surface provided with a plastic layer to finish having said porcelain or glass product and said plastic layer formed integrally in a mold.2. The manufacturing method of having a porcelain or glass product formed integrally with a label in a mold as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2020 дата публикации

RAPID MANUFACTURING OF TAILORED PREFORMS

Номер: US20200023556A1
Автор: Blue Craig A., Hassen Ahmed A., Kunc Vlastimil, Lindahl John M., Love Lonnie J., Post Brian K.
Принадлежит:

A method for rapid manufacturing of three dimensional discontinuous fiber preforms is provided. The method includes the deposition of a polymeric material containing fibers on a surface to form a tailored charge for compression molding. The reinforced polymeric material may be a thermoplastic or a reactive polymer with viscosity low enough to allow flow through an orifice during deposition, yet high enough zero shear viscosity to retain the approximate shape of the deposited charge. The material can be deposited in a predetermined pattern to induce the desired mechanical properties through alignment of the fibers. This deposition can be performed in a single layer or in multiple layers. The alignment is achieved passively by shear alignment of the fibers or actively through fiber orientation control or mixing. The fibers can be of the desired material, length, and morphology, including short and long filaments. 1. A method for manufacturing an article comprising:feeding a polymeric material including a plurality of elongated fiber reinforcements into an extruder to form a molding compound, the extruder having a nozzle opening;forming a three-dimensional preform by discharging the molding compound from the nozzle opening onto a deposition surface, wherein the plurality of discontinuous elongated fiber powders self-align due to shear forces during the extrusion;forming a mold charge by positioning the three-dimensional preform within a mold, the mold including a top mold component and a bottom mold component; andcompression molding the preform within the mold to form a finished article having anisotropic properties due to substantial alignment of the discontinuous elongated fiber reinforcements within at least a portion of the finished article.2. The method of wherein forming the preform includes causing relative movement between the extruder and the deposition surface in an x-direction claim 1 , a y-direction claim 1 , and a z-direction such that the preform ...

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Номер записи: 54
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Optical lens and method for manufacturing same

Номер: US20220043183A1
Автор: Atsushi MOTEGI, Katsushi NISHIMORI, Kensuke Oshima, Kentaro Ishihara, Masahiro Kanda, Mitsutake SUEMATSU, Mitsuteru Kondo, Noriyuki Kato, Shinya Ikeda, Shoko Suzuki, Tatsunobu OGATA
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc

Provided is an optical lens formed by integrally molding a lens part that is an optically effective portion and has a light incidence/emission surface, and a lens edge part that is an optically ineffective portion and has a surface thereof except the light incidence/emission surface. The lens edge part includes a non-transparent region in part or all thereof, the lens part and the lens edge part include a thermoplastic resin, and the non-transparent region in the lens edge part contains a total of 0.1-5 mass % of one or more of a black dye and a black pigment.

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Номер записи: 55
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR FLOW MEDIA ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPONENTS

Номер: US20170028590A1
Автор: Nesbit Ashleigh R.
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for controlling a flow of a material through a vehicle component. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a plurality of baffle layers, each baffle layer of the plurality of baffle layers having a contour, wherein at least one space between at least some of the plurality of baffle layers defines at least one flow path. The apparatus may also include a first plurality of spacers positioned in the at least one flow path, the first plurality of spacers having one or more hydrodynamic properties determined based on a first plurality of dimensions, the one or more hydrodynamic properties determining, at least in part, a second flow property of the at least one flow path. 1. An apparatus for controlling a flow of a material through a vehicle component , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of baffle layers, each baffle layer of the plurality of baffle layers having a contour, wherein at least one space between at least some of the plurality of baffle layers defines at least one flow path; anda first plurality of spacers positioned in the at least one flow path, the first plurality of spacers having one or more hydrodynamic properties determined based on a first plurality of dimensions, the one or more hydrodynamic properties determining, at least in part, a second flow property of the at least one flow path.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contour is determined based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on a shape of a portion of the vehicle component that has a first flow property claim 1 , and wherein the first flow property of the vehicle component identifies at least one convergence in a flow front of a flow of the material through the vehicle component.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a height and width of the first plurality of spacers determine claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , the second flow property claim 2 , and wherein the second flow property is inversely proportional to the first flow ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for additively manufacturing composite parts

Номер: US20170028644A1
Автор: Ciro J. Grijalva, III, Faraón Torres, Hayden S. Osborn, Nick S. Evans, Ryan G. Ziegler, Samuel F. Harrison
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A system ( 100 ) for additively manufacturing a composite part ( 102 ) comprises a delivery assembly ( 266 ), a feed mechanism ( 104 ), and a source ( 116 ) of curing energy ( 118 ). The delivery assembly ( 266 ) comprises a delivery guide ( 112 ) movable relative to a surface ( 114 ) and is configured to deposit a continuous flexible line ( 106 ) along a print path ( 122 ). The delivery assembly ( 266 ) further comprises a first inlet ( 170 ), configured to receive a non-resin component ( 108 ), and a second inlet ( 250 ), configured to receive a photopolymer resin ( 252 ). The delivery assembly ( 266 ) applies the photopolymer resin ( 252 ) to the non-resin component ( 108 ). The feed mechanism ( 104 ) pushes the continuous flexible line ( 106 ) out of the delivery guide ( 112 ). The source ( 116 ) of the curing energy ( 118 ) delivers the curing energy ( 118 ) to a portion ( 124 ) of the continuous flexible line ( 106 ) after it exits the delivery guide ( 112 ).

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Номер записи: 57
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and Mould for Producing a Panel Assembly

Номер: US20160031124A1
Автор: VAN DYCK Johan Ria Hugo
Принадлежит:

Mould for producing a panel assembly comprising a panel and a gasket, which gasket is adhered to the panel, and extends along at least a portion of the periphery thereof, the mould comprising a first mould part and a second mould part that are formed such that the panel can been closed thereby forming a closed cavity the inner boundaries of which are formed by a first mould surface, a second mould surface and the periphery of the panel, and wherein the second mould part comprises a resilient lip extending along the periphery, the resilient lip being provided for being displaced by an applicator device to provide access to the closed cavity. 1. A method for producing a panel assembly comprising a panel and a gasket , which gasket is adhered to the panel , extends along at least a portion of the periphery thereof and has a surface moulded against a solid surface , the method comprising the steps of:providing a first mould part having a first mould surface forming a first part of said solid surface;placing the panel and the first mould surface against one another;producing said gasket, by means of an applicator device moving along at least said portion of the periphery of the panel, forming a second part of said solid surface, while applying a composition onto said solid surface, the gasket being produced by allowing said composition to cure against said solid surface;removing the panel and the gasket produced thereon from the mould;wherein the composition has a dynamic viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 1/s, lower than 35000 mPa·s when it arrives onto at least a portion of the solid surface, wherein the method further comprises:providing a second mould part having a second mould surface forming a third part of said solid surface; andplacing the second mould part against the first mould part and the panel so that a closed cavity is formed the inner boundaries of which form said solid surface defining substantially the complete shape of the gasket;wherein at least ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and Device for Handling a Fiber Arrangement Via Near-Field Levitation

Номер: US20160031168A1
Автор: KLEINPETER Gerhard
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A method is provided for handling a fiber arrangement to be supplied to a pressing tool. The fiber arrangement is interspersed with a curable matrix material at least in some sections before being supplied to the pressing tool and then is supplied to the pressing tool. The method is characterized in that the fiber arrangement is supplied to the pressing tool largely without contact by acoustic levitation after being interspersed with the matrix material. 1. A method for handling a fiber arrangement to be supplied to a pressing tool , wherein the fiber arrangement is interspersed with a curable matrix material , at least in sections , before being supplied to the pressing tool , the method comprising the acts of:acoustically levitating the fiber arrangement to be supplied to the pressing tool; andsupplying the fiber arrangement to the pressing tool largely without contact via the acoustic levitation after the fiber arrangement is interspersed with the curable matrix material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the interspersion of the fiber arrangement with the curable matrix material claim 1 , the fiber arrangement is handled largely without contact via the acoustic levitation.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic levitation creates a near-field levitation.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the acoustic levitation creates a near-field levitation.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the acts of:during the interspersion of the fiber arrangement with the curable matrix material, acting upon one of the two large sides of the fiber arrangement via sound waves of the acoustic levitation; andapplying the curable matrix material to an opposite one of the two large sides of the fiber arrangement.6. The method according to claim 4 , further comprising the acts of:during the interspersion of the fiber arrangement with the curable matrix material, acting upon one of the two large sides of the fiber ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Conveyor and method for conveying a tire component

Номер: US20180029250A1
Автор: HESSELINK Ruud Albertus Gerhardus, KELLIJ Egbert Grietinus, RUPERT Thijs Hubert, VAN ASSENBERGH Karel Johannes
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Provided is a conveyor for conveying a tire component, in particular a tread for retreading, wherein the conveyor includes a support surface that extends in a direction of conveyance to support the tire component during conveyance in the direction of conveyance, wherein the support surface is provided with a surface structure that is arranged to contact seventy-five percent or less than seventy-five percent of the downwardly facing surface area of the tire component, wherein the support surface is arranged to be held stationary during conveyance of the tire component and wherein the conveyor is provided with one or more manipulators to manipulate the position of the tire component on the stationary support surface by sliding the tire component over the stationary support surface. 132-. (canceled)33. A conveyor for conveying a tire component , wherein the conveyor comprises a support surface that extends in a direction of conveyance to support the tire component during conveyance in the direction of conveyance , wherein the support surface is provided with corrugations extending in the direction of conveyance , wherein the conveyor is provided with one or more manipulators to manipulate the position of the tire component , wherein the one or more manipulators comprises a first manipulator that is provided with a base plate and a drive for driving the base plate in a direction parallel to the direction of conveyance towards the tire component , wherein the base plate is provided with a plurality of teeth which are arranged to mesh with the corrugations and which form an inclined comb-like run-on surface for lifting the tire component onto the base plate when the base plate is moving towards the tire component.34. The conveyor according to claim 33 , wherein the first manipulator comprises a clamp unit for clamping the tire component.35. The conveyor according to claim 34 , wherein the tire component has a leading end and a trailing end with respect to the direction of ...

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Номер записи: 60
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Cradle For A Wind Turbine Blade

Номер: US20150033544A1
Автор: Bernard Willem DE WAAL MALEFIJT, Rasmus DUEGAARD JENSEN
Принадлежит: LM WP Patent Holdings AS

A blade support cradle is described, which can be used to support a section of a wind turbine blade using an array of vacuum clamps. The cradle provides a secure and reliable system for the support of a blade section during and after blade manufacture, allowing for various operations to be easily carried out on the surface of the blade section. A method for receiving a blade section in the cradle is further described. In addition, the cradle may be used as part of a blade post-moulding station in a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade.

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Номер записи: 61
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Air flow regulation in granular material delivery system

Номер: US20190031453A1
Автор: James ZINSKI, Stephen B. Maguire
Принадлежит: Novatec Inc

Methods for conveying granular material from a supply to receivers that retain and dispense the material when needed by process machine include a vacuum pump, an air flow regulator connected to the vacuum pump, a first conduit connecting the receivers to the air flow regulator, and a second conduit connecting the material supply to the receivers.

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Номер записи: 62
11-02-2016 дата публикации

LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20160038802A1
Автор: Burns Thomas H., Herman Craig M., Huffa Bruce, Janisse Richard J., Kohler Dale W., Morrow David K., Slater Sean J.
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A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. 1. A method of making a lacrosse pocket comprising:utilizing at least one of a knitting and weaving process to form a unitary textile lacrosse pocket body on an automated pocket assembly machine;mechanically manipulating first strands of the unitary textile lacrosse pocket body with the assembly machine during the knitting process to form a predefined, three dimensional, concave shape in the lacrosse pocket body;mechanically manipulating second strands of the unitary textile lacrosse pocket body with the assembly machine during the knitting process, simultaneously with the mechanical manipulating of the first strands, to form at least one of a predefined, generally flat, planar shape in the lacrosse pocket body, and a predefined, three dimensional convex shape in the lacrosse pocket body.2. The method of wherein the mechanically manipulating the first strands with the assembly machine to form a predefined claim 1 , three dimensional claim 1 , concave shape in the lacrosse pocket body forms at least one of a concave shooting ramp and a concave middle pocket in the lacrosse pocket body.3. The method of wherein the mechanically manipulating the second strands with the assembly machine to form ...

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Номер записи: 63
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Systems and Methods of Feeding Hook Fastening Elements

Номер: US20160039119A1
Автор: Hisashi Yoneshima, Takanori Yoshida, Tomonari Yoshida, Yoshifumi Nakata, Yoshiyuki Sho
Принадлежит: YKK Corp

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system.

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Номер записи: 64
11-02-2016 дата публикации

FILM MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160039155A1
Автор: HIROHATA Taiki, ITO Kazumi, Kimura Masakatsu, OGAWA Yuji
Принадлежит: UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A film manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a film having excellent dimensional stability to heat at a good product yield and performing a stress relaxation treatment of the film include performing the stress relaxation treatment while conveying the film in a non-contact state using a levitation conveyance device for jetting a heated gas from gas injection holes to the film and conveying the film in a non-contact state. The film manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus are particularly suitable for stress relaxation treatment of a polyimide film obtained by heat-treating a polyimide film precursor. 1. A film manufacturing method for performing a stress relaxation treatment of a film wherein the stress relaxation treatment is performed using a levitation conveyance device comprising a plurality of film conveyance guides having convex curved film conveyance faces comprising of gas injection holes , a heated gas being jetted to the film from the gas injection holes and the film being curved in alternatingly opposite directions and conveyed in a non-contact state.2. The film manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein:film presser devices having concave curved faces are arranged to face the film conveyance faces of the film conveyance guides across a predetermined gap from said film conveyance faces,gas injection holes are provided in said concave curved faces, andthe heated is blown against both sides of the film and the film conveyed in levitated fashion by the heated gas jetted from the gas injection holes of the film conveyance guides and the heated gas jetted from the gas injection holes of the film presser devices.3. The film manufacturing method according to claim 1 , comprising varying the temperature of the heated gas jetted from the gas injection holes of the plurality of film conveyance guides and performing the stress relaxation treatment.4. The film manufacturing method according to claim 1 , comprising ...

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Номер записи: 65
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Tooling system

Номер: US20180039807A1
Автор: Geoffrey C. O'Brien, Mark A. Rusch, Sean M. Brolley
Принадлежит: Proper Digital LLC

A tooling system may comprise a tool scanner, a tool database, and a user interface device. The tool scanner may be configured to scan a tool identifier on a tool. The tool database may have tool information associated with the tool identifier. The user interface device may be in communication with the tool scanner and the tool database. The user interface device may receive tool information from the tool database in response to the scan by the tool scanner, concurrently display a tool issue description and a tool issue image from the tool information of the tool database, receive a tool area selection with respect to the tool issue image, and provide access to a tool issue history from the tool database in response to the tool area selection.

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Номер записи: 66
07-02-2019 дата публикации

UNIT FOR ASSEMBLING AND/OR TREATING COMPONENTS

Номер: US20190039326A1
Автор: Kohlenbrenner Daniel, Voigtmann Jean-Pierre
Принадлежит: INOVIA TECHNOLOGIES SA

A device for manufacturing and/or treating components such as flexible tubes from prefabricated tubular bodies includes at least means for supporting the components and means for moving the components in line with a plurality of work stations. The device includes transport means along a main closed path for a plurality of satellite turrets rotatingly mounted on the transport means. The satellite turrets include means for holding a plurality of components, and each satellite turret is rotated by a predetermined angle around its rotation axis when the satellite turret reaches at least one predetermined point of the main path. 1. A device for manufacturing components from prefabricated tubular bodies , comprising:means for supporting the components;means for moving said components in line with a plurality of work stations; andtransport means along a main closed path for a plurality of satellite turrets rotatingly mounted on said transport means, said plurality of satellite turrets including means for holding a plurality of components, and each satellite turret of the plurality being rotated by a predetermined angle around a rotation axis when said satellite turret reaches at least one predetermined point of the main closed path.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transport means comprise a main turret rotatingly mounted around a rotation axis.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation axes of the satellite turrets extend parallel to the rotation axis of the main turret.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said satellite turrets are rotated in a direction opposite that of the main turret.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined angle of each of each satellite turret corresponds to a value of 360° divided by a number of means for holding said satellite turret or a multiple of the number of means for holding.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the rotation axis of each satellite turret is moved radially ...

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Номер записи: 67
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Melting and injection device for plastic materials

Номер: US20200039112A1
Автор: Georg Steinbichler, Gerhard BAECK, Gregor Hartung, Harald SCHIMBOECK, Lorenz REITH, Michael Fischlschweiger, Werner Kappelmueller
Принадлежит: ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH

An arrangement for melting at least one solid precursor product for polymer production includes a housing for receiving the solid precursor product by way of an opening, and a melting device arranged in the housing. The melting device is disposed so that the solid precursor product can be fed thereto to be melted. A preferably switchable discharge device is connected to an opening of the housing and can be connected to an injection unit.

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Номер записи: 68
06-02-2020 дата публикации

MOLD CHANGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200039131A1
Автор: TUONG THE Hien
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A mold changing apparatus comprises a conveyance unit includes a driving force for positioning the mold in addition to loading and unloading a mold into and from the injection molding machine, and a fluid pressure cylinder to assist acceleration and deceleration of the mold in cooperation with the conveying unit. 1. A mold changing apparatus provided side by side with an injection molding machine , comprising:a conveyance unit includes a driving force for positioning the mold in addition to loading and unloading a mold into and from the injection molding machine; anda power assist unit to assist acceleration and deceleration of the mold in cooperation with the conveying unit.2. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe conveyance unit is an actuator that forms a linear conveyance path and includes a towing unit configured to move the mold along the conveyance path.3. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe power assist unit is a fluid pressure cylinder that is either a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and on a tip of a piston rod of the fluid pressure cylinder, an engaging portion configured to be detachably engaged with the towing unit is provided.4. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe fluid pressure cylinder is a single-acting cylinder of a retracting type.5. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe fluid pressure cylinder is a double-acting cylinder.6. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe power assist unit is a fluid pressure cylinder that is either a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and on a tip of a piston rod of the fluid pressure cylinder, an engaging portion configured to be detachably engaged with the towing unit is provided.7. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 6 , whereinthe fluid pressure cylinder is a single-acting cylinder of a retracting type.8. The mold changing apparatus according to claim 6 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Septal perforation prosthesis

Номер: US20160045191A1
Автор: Bryan Kostelac, Eric D. Blom
Принадлежит: Freudenberg Medical LLC

The vast majority of septal perforations are plugged by providing a septal perforation prosthesis in a limited number of flange sizes and shapes, stem sizes and stem lengths. Insertion of the prosthesis is simple and positive, and does not require, for example, folding or wadding up one flange and pulling the thus-folded or -wadded up flange through the perforation. Likewise, removal of the prosthesis does not require the occasionally traumatic pulling of a flange through the perforation.

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Номер записи: 70
16-02-2017 дата публикации

A Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing System and Method

Номер: US20170043542A1
Автор: Jacobus J VAN DER ZEE, Rasmus DUEGAARD JENSEN
Принадлежит: LM WP Patent Holdings AS

There is described a system and apparatus for the manufacture of a wind turbine blade where portions of a blade, preferably blade half shells, are formed in suitable moulds, before transferral to a post-moulding station where post-moulding operations can be performed. The blade shells are formed in the mould to have integrated flanges which facilitate easy handling of the blade shells during subsequent manufacturing operations. There is also described a blade cradle of a post-moulding station to receive a wind turbine blade shell, where a lifting jack apparatus can be located within the blade cradle structure for the application of a lifting force to a surface of a blade shell received in the cradle, to facilitate access to all sections of the surface of the blade shell.

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Номер записи: 71
03-03-2022 дата публикации

MOLDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING MOLDED ARTICLE

Номер: US20220063140A1
Автор: CHANG Tzu Chiang, IGARASHI Yu, ITO Shuji
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A molding apparatus provided with a transfer capable of transferring a heavy-weight mold clamping device. The molding apparatus that molds a molded product, includes: a mold clamping device clamping a parison extruded from an extruder to obtain a molded body, a transfer rail to support the mold clamping device in a transferable manner, and an electric cylinder to transfer the mold clamping device along the transfer rail. The mold clamping device includes first and second platens for holding a die, and a clamping drive unit for driving the first and second platens closer to or separated from each other, the electric cylinder includes a motor having an output shaft and a feed screw mechanism that converts the rotary motion of the output shaft into a linear motion.

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Номер записи: 72
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Device for producing three-dimensional models

Номер: US20160052166A1
Автор: Andreas Dominik Hartmann
Принадлежит: VOXELJET AG

The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform. In so doing, the device provides a material feeding device having a particle material container to supply particulate material in batches from the storage area to the dosing apparatus and to do so with the least possible amount of shearing forces and without significant interaction with the atmosphere.

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Номер записи: 73
13-02-2020 дата публикации

EXTRUSION PRESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200047232A1
Автор: Stewart Charles L.
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Systems, devices, and methods are described for extruding materials. In certain embodiments, one or more hollow billets are loaded onto an elongate mandrel bar and transported along the mandrel bar to a rotating die. The billets are transported through fluid clamps, which engage the mandrel bar and provide cooling fluid to the mandrel bar tip, and through mandrel grips, which engage the mandrel bar and prevent the mandrel bar from rotating. One or more press-rams advance the billets through a centering insert and into the rotating die. A quench assembly is provided at an extrusion end of the extrusion press to quench the extruded material. A programmable logic controller may be provided to control, at least in part, operations of the extrusion press system. 180.-. (canceled)81. A method for continuously extruding a plurality of billets , the method comprising:transporting, along a non-rotating mandrel bar, the plurality of billets from a first end of the mandrel bar to a second end of the mandrel bar; andextruding the plurality of billets by pressing each of the plurality of billets through a rotating die, wherein friction from the rotation of the rotating die against the non-rotating plurality of billets generates heat for deforming the plurality of hollow billets;wherein a mandrel bar tip is positioned within the rotating die at the second end of the mandrel bar.82. The method of claim 81 , further comprising:during the extruding, preventing a portion of a respective one of the plurality of billets that has not yet entered the rotating die from rotating.83. The method of claim 82 , wherein a centering insert grips the portion of the respective billet to prevent rotation of said portion claim 82 , and wherein the centering insert has an adjustable position relative to the rotating die.84. The method of claim 81 , further comprising cooling the mandrel bar tip during the extruding.85124-. (canceled) The properties of a material are affected by the processing used to ...

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Номер записи: 74
13-02-2020 дата публикации

EXTRUSION PRESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200047233A1
Автор: Stewart Charles L.
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Systems, devices, and methods are described for extruding materials. In certain embodiments, one or more hollow billets are loaded onto an elongate mandrel bar and transported along the mandrel bar to a rotating die. The billets are transported through fluid clamps, which engage the mandrel bar and provide cooling fluid to the mandrel bar tip, and through mandrel grips, which engage the mandrel bar and prevent the mandrel bar from rotating. One or more press-rams advance the billets through a centering insert and into the rotating die. A quench assembly is provided at an extrusion end of the extrusion press to quench the extruded material. A programmable logic controller may be provided to control, at least in part, operations of the extrusion press system. 180.-. (canceled)81. A method for continuously extruding a plurality of billets , the method comprising:transporting, along a non-rotating mandrel bar, the plurality of billets from a first end of the mandrel bar to a second end of the mandrel bar; andextruding the plurality of billets by pressing each of the plurality of billets through a rotating die, wherein friction from the rotation of the rotating die against the non-rotating plurality of billets generates heat for deforming the plurality of hollow billets;wherein a mandrel bar tip is positioned within the rotating die at the second end of the mandrel bar.82. The method of claim 81 , further comprising:during the extruding, preventing a portion of a respective one of the plurality of billets that has not yet entered the rotating die from rotating.83. The method of claim 82 , wherein a centering insert grips the portion of the respective billet to prevent rotation of said portion claim 82 , and wherein the centering insert has an adjustable position relative to the rotating die.84. The method of claim 81 , further comprising cooling the mandrel bar tip during the extruding.85124-. (canceled) The properties of a material are affected by the processing used to ...

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Номер записи: 75
25-02-2016 дата публикации

FILL SYSTEM AND METHOD USING STORAGE CONTAINER WITH AGITATOR PLATE FOR ADHESIVE SOLIDS

Номер: US20160052719A1
Автор: Ganzer Charles P., Ramosevac Enes
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A fill system retains and transfers adhesive solids of different types and compositions to adhesive melter(s). The fill system includes a storage container for holding a bulk supply of adhesive solids and an agitator plate adjacent to the bottom end of the storage container. A vibration generating mechanism vibrates the agitator plate against the bottom surface of the bulk supply to separate a flow of fluidized adhesive solids from the bulk supply and then controllably deliver this flow to one or more pumps feeding the melter(s). When the agitator plate stops vibrating, the flow of fluidized adhesive solids stops moving out of the storage container. Thus, the fill system provides adhesive solids on demand to pumps and reduces clogging caused by coalesced masses of adhesive. 1. A fill system configured to retain and transfer adhesive solids to an adhesive melter , the fill system comprising:a storage container for containing a bulk supply of adhesive solids, said storage container including at least one sidewall and a bottom end;an agitator plate positioned proximate said bottom end of said storage container; anda vibration generating mechanism operatively coupled to said agitator plate and configured to selectively vibrate said agitator plate to produce a relative motion between said agitator plate and a bottom surface of the bulk supply of adhesive solids, the relative motion agitating the bulk supply to separate adhesive solids from the bulk supply and generate a flow of fluidized adhesive solids, at least a portion of which moves out of said storage container for transfer to the adhesive melter, and wherein the flow of fluidized adhesive solids out of said storage container is stopped when said vibration generating mechanism stops vibrating said agitator plate.2. The fill system of claim 1 , wherein said agitator plate is a circular agitator disc that further comprises:an outer circumferential edge;a top surface facing towards said storage container; andan array ...

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Номер записи: 76
13-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PERFORMING A MATERIAL CHANGE IN A FEEDING DEVICE OF AN EXTRUDER

Номер: US20200047374A1
Автор: Backmann Martin, Kulgemeyer Tobias, MIDDELBERG Gerhard
Принадлежит: WINDMOLLER & HOLSCHER KG

The invention relates to a method for changing the material from a feed mixture to a subsequent mixture in a feed device of an extruder, comprising the following steps: detecting a change request for changing the material, emptying a mixing area of a mixing device of the feed device, identifying the completion of the emptying of the mixing area, and filling the mixing area of the mixing device with the subsequent mixture after the completion of the emptying has been identified. 1. A method for performing out a material change from a feed mixture to a subsequent mixture in a feed device of an extruder , comprising the following steps:detecting change request to execute the material change,emptying a mixing area of a mixing device of the receiving device,detecting the end of emptying the mixing area,filling the mixing area of the mixing device with the subsequent mixture after the detected completion of emptying,wherein at least one of the following steps is performed prior to emptying the mixing area:emptying at least one storage container which is mounted upstream of the mixing device,filling the storage container with a subsequent material for the subsequent mixture,emptying a dosing container which is arranged upstream of the mixing device and downstream of the storage container,filling the dosing container from the at least one storage container with the subsequent material of the subsequent mixture,wherein cascaded filling takes place so that, during operation with the feed mixture, first the storage container and then the dosing container are acted upon with the subsequent material or the subsequent mixture, while the extruder still processes the end of the current formulation conditions with the feed mixture.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,at least one of the following partial steps is performed for the step of emptying the mixing area:draining the feed mixture from the mixing area via a drainage opening,emptying the feed mixture into the ...

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Номер записи: 77
13-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF FIBRE PLACEMENT FOR THE FORMATION OF FIBRE PREFORMS

Номер: US20200047435A1
Автор: BEARD Christopher, Hayto Ian, JAMES Thomas, Jones Ian, JONES Tim, KARANATSIS Dimitrios, SWARBRICK Arthur Lewis
Принадлежит: HEXCEL REINFORCEMENTS UK LIMITED

A manufacturing apparatus for constructing a 3D preform from carbon fibre tow (), in which the tow is deposited by an AFP head () onto a membrane () which is conveyed to a forming cell () for diaphragm forming. Active tension control is provided with an offwind () combined with an accumulator () and compensator (). The invention also provides a method of manufacture. 193-. (canceled)94. A method of manufacture of a preform for a composite moulding operation , comprising the steps of:providing a preform having deformable surface in a first shape;providing a fibre placement head;depositing a fibre onto the deformable surface of the preform, said deformable surface being a flexible membrane in a first shape;moving at least one of the fibre placement head and deformable surface relative to one another whilst depositing the fibre from the head onto the deformable surface to form the preform in the first shape; anddeforming the deformable surface, whereby the preform is formed into a second shape, different to the first shape.95. The method according to claim 94 , in which the deformable surface is rotationally moveable about an axis intersecting the deformable surface relative to the head.96. The method according to claim 95 , comprising the step of:depositing two or more layers of fibre onto the deformable surface.97. The method according to claim 96 , further comprising the steps of:providing a material configured to bind adjacent layers of fibre material;applying the material to the fibre.98. The method according to claim 97 , wherein the binder material is a resin.99. The method according to claim 98 , wherein the binder material is in the form of a resin film or resin layer and the fibre is bound by resin tack.100. The method according to claim 99 , in which the binder material is applied to the fibre after it is deposited onto the flexible surface.101. The method according to claim 100 , further comprising the steps of:applying the binder material between at least ...

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Номер записи: 78
23-02-2017 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR NANOPARTICLE

Номер: US20170050341A1
Автор: Kawabe Takashi, OZEKI Elichi
Принадлежит: SHIMADZU CORPORATION

A manufacturing method for nanoparticles including an amphiphilic block polymer having a uniform particle diameters has steps of forming a laminar flow of polymer solution by inducing a solution comprising an amphiphilic block polymer having a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block in an organic solvent into a polymer solution supply flow passage, a step of forming at least two laminar flows of a water system solution by inducing the water system solution to at least two water system solution supply passages, and a step of forming nanoparticles comprising the amphiphilic block polymer by making a confluence as if at least two laminar flows of water system solution sandwich the laminar flow of the polymer solution. 1. A method for manufacturing nanoparticles comprising an amphiphilic block polymer having a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic block , comprising the steps of:forming a laminar flow of a polymer solution by inducing a solution comprising an amphiphilic block polymer having a hydrophilic block and hydrophobic block in an organic solvent into a polymer solution supply flow passage;forming at least two laminar flows of a water system solution by inducing a water system solution to at least two water system supply flow passages; andforming a continuous confluent laminar flow, wherein at least said two laminar flows of water system solution bound and sandwich the laminar flow of said polymer solution forming nanoparticles comprising amphiphilic block polymer2. The method for manufacturing claim 1 , according to claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: 'said polymer solution supply flow passage operatively connecting to said polymer solution inlet;', 'providing a micro flow cell comprising a polymer solution inlet;'} 'said at least two water system solution supply flow passages operatively connecting to each said water system solution inlet, and', 'providing at least two water system solution inlets;'}providing a confluent section, wherein said polymer ...

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Номер записи: 79
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Transport Device and Transport Method for Transporting a Semi-Finished Product and Processing Device for Processing a Semi-Finished Product

Номер: US20170050342A1
Автор: HODDE Jan
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A transport device, a transport method for transporting a semi-finished product, and a processing device for processing a semi-finished product are provided. The transport device has at least one positioning device for positioning the semi-finished product in relation to the transport device and at least one retaining device for retaining the semi-finished product on the transport device. The positioning device can be inserted into an engagement region of the semi-finished product at least in some segments and the retaining device can be arranged on a surface of the semi-finished product at least in some segments. 1. A transport device that transports a semifinished product , the transport device being a component part of a semifinished product manufacturing plant , the transport device comprising:one or more positioning devices configured to position the semifinished product relative to the transport device; the one or more positioning devices are introducible, at least in some sections, into an engagement region of the semifinished product, and', 'the one or more retaining devices are arranged, at least in some sections, on a surface of the semifinished product., 'one or more retaining devices configured to hold the semifinished product on the transport device, wherein'}2. The transport device according to claim 1 , whereinthe one or more retaining devices are configured to be movable relative to the one or more positioning devices.3. The transport device according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the one or more positioning devices comprises a cutout claim 2 , andat least one of the one or more retaining devices is arranged, at least in some sections, in the cutout.4. The transport device according to claim 2 , whereinthe one or more retaining devices are arranged on a lower surface of respective ones of the one or more positioning devices.5. The transport device according to claim 1 , whereinthe one or more retaining devices are arranged, at least in some ...

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Номер записи: 80
23-02-2017 дата публикации

FLUID FEEDING SYSTEM AND MOLDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170050358A1
Автор: NAKAZAWA Masaki, TANITO Atsushi, YAMANE Tetsuo
Принадлежит: HEISHIN Ltd.

The purpose is to provide a fluid feeding system which can feed fluid so that an internal pressure fluctuation of an introduction chamber provided to a discharging device is minimized to minimize a poor discharge of the fluid, and to provide a molding system provided with the fluid feeding system. The fluid feeding system includes a feed channel connected to the discharging device , a pump connected to the feed channel , a valve for blocking a flow of the fluid that flows toward the introduction chamber via the feed channel , and a control device for determining a pressure state on the pump side and carrying out an opening-and-closing control of the valve based on the determination result. The control device carries out the opening-and-closing control in which the valve is made into an open state when the control device determines that a pressure P on the pump side reaches a pressure state exceeding a given pressure. 1. A fluid feeding system for feeding fluid to a discharging device that is capable of introducing and discharging the fluid based on a pressure difference , comprising:a feed channel connected to the discharging device;a pump connected to the feed channel;a blocking means for blocking a flow of the fluid that flows toward the discharging device via the feed channel; anda control device for determining a pressure state on the pump side and carrying out an opening-and-closing control of the blocking means based on the determination result,{'b': 1', '2, 'wherein the control device carries out the opening-and-closing control in which the blocking means is made into an open state when the control device determines that one or both of a pressure P on the pump side and a pressure P on the discharging device side reaches a pressure state exceeding a given pressure.'}2. The fluid feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the discharging device includes:an introduction chamber into which the fluid is introducible; anda fluid drawing-in mechanism for producing the ...

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Номер записи: 81
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Method for Preparing for a Change of Material in an Extrusion Device for a Film Machine

Номер: US20180050480A1
Автор: Avermeyer Ansgar, Kulgemeyer Tobias
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The present invention relates to a method for preparing for a change of material in an extrusion device for a film machine comprising at least one feed unit for feeding feedstock to an extruder, comprising the following steps: 1. A method for preparing for a change of material in an extrusion device for a film machine comprising at least one feed unit for feeding feedstock to an extruder , comprising the following steps:predetermining an end of a production order of an extrusion device,specifying a reduced changing filling level for the at least one feed unit, andmaintaining the filling level of the at least one feed unit at the reduced changing filling level for the further production with the extrusion device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the filling level of the at least one feed unit is increased in batches claim 1 , when the filling level falls below the changing filling level.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the increase of the filling level in batches is made with a single refilling thrust claim 2 , which refills less feedstock than an operating thrust during the normal production operation of the extrusion device.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein at least the volume or the weight of feedstock claim 2 , which corresponds to the changing filling level in the feed unit claim 2 , has a refilling ratio of between 1:1 and 2:1 with at least the volume or the weight of the feedstock of a refilling thrust.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a minimal filling level claim 1 , which is smaller than the changing filling level claim 1 , is specified at a defined point in time prior to the end of the production order claim 1 , and the filling level of the at least one feed unit is maintained above the minimal filling level for the further production with the extrusion device.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein provision is made for at least two feed units claim 1 , wherein a specific changing filling level is ...

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Номер записи: 82
23-02-2017 дата публикации

End of arm tooling

Номер: US20170050393A1
Автор: Donald J. Duclos, John A. Ingram, Zongxun WANG
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc

End of arm tooling system and a method for manufacture is provided. The end or arm tooling system provides automated material handling, part manipulation, pre-forming and transferring of a pre-impregnated carbon fiber material. A robot is connected to end of arm tooling for automated material handling and transfer operations from at least a lower preform tool system where light compression is applied to a molding press. The end or arm tooling system includes a cured silicone membrane as well as vacuum and air blow off, allowing for robotically preforming, picking up and dropping-off pre-impregnated carbon fiber materials which are notoriously sticky and difficult to handle.

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Номер записи: 83
21-02-2019 дата публикации

FOOD FORMING CONCEPT

Номер: US20190053498A1
Автор: Schoenmakers Petrus Hubertus Maria, Van Gerwen Hendrikus Petrus Gerardus
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The present invention relates to a food forming drum comprising a multitude of rows product cavities, each row comprising a multitude of product cavities, wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores. The present invention further relates to a food forming apparatus comprising a food forming drum and a porous member. Additionally, the present invention relates to a movable unit to transport a drum and a method to change a drum or clean the food forming apparatus. 1. A food forming drum comprising: 'wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores, which are beard rotationally at a forming apparatus, and', 'a multitude of rows of product cavities, each of the rows comprising one or a multitude of product cavities,'}wherein the food forming drum comprises a truncated cone at least at one of its front ends.2. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the at least partially porous member is directly or indirectly connected to an inner cylinder at at least one bonding location claim 1 ,wherein the pores at the surface of the at least partially porous member in the bonding location are preferably at least partially closed.3. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the pores at the surface of the at least partially porous member adjacent to at least one of the front ends of the food forming drum are at least partially closed.4. (canceled)5. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , comprising an inner cylinder and at least one rib between the cylinder and the at least partially porous member claim 1 ,wherein the at least one rib is connected to the inner cylinder by a form- and/or force-fit or by an adhesive bond.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the food forming drum comprises at least two form-fit-means ...

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Номер записи: 84
21-02-2019 дата публикации

FOOD FORMING CONCEPT

Номер: US20190053499A1
Автор: Schoenmakers Petrus Hubertus Maria, Van Gerwen Hendrikus Petrus Gerardus
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The present invention relates to a food forming drum comprising a multitude of rows product cavities, each row comprising a multitude of product cavities, wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores. The present invention further relates to a food forming apparatus comprising a food forming drum and a porous member. Additionally, the present invention relates to a movable unit to transport a drum and a method to change a drum or clean the food forming apparatus. 1. A food forming drum comprising ,a multitude of rows of product cavities, each row comprising one or a multitude of product cavities,wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores,wherein the food forming drum comprises an inner cylinder and at least one rib between the inner cylinder and the at least partially porous member.wherein the at least one rib is connected to the cylinder by a form- and/or force-fit or by an adhesive bond.2. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the at least partially porous member directly or indirectly connected to an inner cylinder at at least one bonding location claim 1 , andwherein the pores at the surface of the at least partially porous member in the bonding location are preferably at least partially closed.3. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , the pores at the surface of the at least partially porous member adjacent to a front end of the food forming are at least partially closed.4. The food forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the pores of the at least partially porous member adjacent least partially closed by deep rolling and/or shot-peening5. (canceled)6. The forming drum according to claim 1 , wherein the at least partially porous member comprises a recess claim 1 , which partially accommodates the rib claim 1 , the rib reduces fluid ...

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Номер записи: 85
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Device and Method for Producing an Edging of a Flat Extended Panel

Номер: US20170057125A1
Автор: SEEBASS MARTIN, WOKÖCK Jan
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A device for producing an edging of a flat extended panel has: a molding tool; a material dispenser which is movable in relation to the molding tool, for dispensing a material for the edging, wherein the molding tool has: a first mold body having a holding region for the panel; a second mold body having a holding region for the panel such that the panel is capable of being held by the first mold body and by the second mold body; a third mold body which with the first mold body shares a common contact region, wherein the first mold body, the second mold body, and the third mold body are configured such that they conjointly with the panel surround a space in which the edging is configurable; an access duct to the space, the former being configured between the second mold body and the third mold body. 1. A device for producing an edging of a flat extended panel , the device having:a molding tool;a material dispenser which is movable in relation to the molding tool, for dispensing a material for the edging, wherein the molding tool has:a first mold body having a holding region for the panel;a second mold body having a holding region for the panel such that the panel is capable of being held by the first mold body and by the second mold body;a third mold body which with the first mold body shares a common contact region, wherein the first mold body, the second mold body, and the third mold body are configured such that they conjointly with the panel surround a space in which the edging is configurable; andan access duct to the space, the former being configured between the second mold body and the third mold body.2. The device according to claim 1 , in which wherein the second mold body and the third mold body are disposed so as to be movable in relation to one another.3. The device according to claim 1 , in which wherein an elastic lip seal is fixed to the second mold body and/or to the third mold body claim 1 , so as to close and temporarily unblock the access duct.4. ...

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Номер записи: 86
04-03-2021 дата публикации

DISPATCH SYSTEM AND DISPATCH METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLD

Номер: US20210060823A1
Автор: LIN YU-PAU
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A dispatch system and a dispatch method for manufacturing mold are provided. The dispatch system includes a control unit, a mold material storage unit, a processing cutter storage unit, an object pick-and-place and transfer unit, a mold processing unit and a mold product storage unit. The mold material storage unit includes many unprocessed mold materials. The processing cutter storage unit includes many processing cutters. The object pick-and-place and transfer unit is electrically connected to the control unit and disposed between the mold material storage unit and the processing cutter storage unit. One of the unprocessed mold materials and one of the processing cutters are transferred to the mold processing unit by the object pick-and-place and transfer unit, the unprocessed mold material is processed to form a mold product by the mold processing unit, and the mold product is transferred to the mold product storage unit. 1. A dispatch system for manufacturing mold , comprising:a control unit;a mold material storage unit electrically connected to the control unit and including a plurality of unprocessed mold materials;a processing cutter storage unit electrically connected to the control unit and including a plurality of processing cutters;an object pick-and-place and transfer unit electrically connected to the control unit and disposed between the mold material storage unit and the processing cutter storage unit, and the object pick-and-place and transfer unit including a first clamping jaw;a mold processing unit electrically connected to the control unit, wherein one of the unprocessed mold materials and at least one of the processing cutters are transferred to the mold processing unit by the object pick-and-place and transfer unit, and the unprocessed mold material is processed to form a mold product by the mold processing unit; anda mold product storage unit electrically connected to the control unit, and the mold product being transferred to the mold product ...

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Номер записи: 87
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Powder bed re-coater apparatus and methods of use thereof

Номер: US20190060998A1
Автор: David Barnhart, Rajendra Kelkar
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for supplying powder to a powder bed during an additive manufacturing process. A recoater apparatus includes a powder reservoir and a powder distribution system for conveying powder from the powder reservoir to the powder bed. The recoater apparatus further includes at least two sweep strips, wherein at least one exit of the powder distribution system is located between the two sweep strips so as to shield the exit of the powder distribution system.

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Номер записи: 88
28-02-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR PRODUCTION LINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES

Номер: US20190061294A1
Автор: Biel Roger, Hagmann Peter, Heinrich Axel, Pirl Stephan, Zong Shu
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A modular production line for the production of contact lenses comprises at least three separate modules: 3401401. Modular production line according to claim 2 , wherein the chemical treatment stations of the extraction and treatment module (EM) comprise at least one extraction station () for the extraction of unwanted substances from the lenses claim 2 , and at least one additional chemical treatment station for chemical treatment of the extracted lenses claim 2 , with the at least one additional chemical treatment station being arranged downstream of the at least one extraction station () with respect to a path of transportation of the lenses through the chemical treatment stations arranged in the U-shaped configuration in the extraction and treatment module (EM).4403. Modular production line according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of chemical treatment stations or the at least one additional chemical treatment station claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , comprises at least one coating station () for coating the lenses.5400402404405. Modular production line according to claim 2 , wherein the extraction and treatment module (EM) further comprises one or more water treatment stations ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ) claim 2 , with a said water treatment station being arranged at least between different types of the said chemical treatment stations or between different types of additional chemical treatment stations claim 2 , respectively.6401403400402404405400400402404405401400402400402404405401403404400402404405403. Modular production line according to claim 5 , wherein the extraction and treatment module (EM) comprises the at least one extraction station () claim 5 , the at least one coating station () claim 5 , and a plurality of the water treatment stations ( claim 5 , claim 5 , claim 5 , ) claim 5 , wherein a first water treatment station () of the said plurality of water treatment stations ( claim 5 , claim 5 , claim 5 , ) is arranged at the interface ...

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Номер записи: 89
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Forming Composite Members

Номер: US20220080622A1
Автор: Jones Darrell Darwin, JR. Daniel R., Justice Jeremy, Krajca Scott Edward, Ly Long Hoang, Smith, Wilcoxson Paul Chace, Willden Kurtis S.
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Systems and methods for manufacturing a composite member. The system and methods are configured to move different types of composite plies from different supply stations. The composite plies are moved along a conveyance member and then with a transfer station to a forming tool. One or more forming members form the composite plies onto the forming tool. 1. A method of forming a composite member constructed from a plurality of composite plies , the method comprising:introducing first composite plies onto a conveyance member from a first supply station, the first composite plies comprising a first type;introducing second composite plies onto the conveyance member from one or more second supply stations that are positioned away from the first supply station along the conveyance member, the second composite plies from the second supply stations comprising different types than the first type;orienting the first and second composite plies on the conveyance member;individually transferring each of the first and second composite plies to a forming tool; andforming the first and second composite plies on the forming tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein orienting the first and second composite plies comprises transferring the first and second composite plies from the conveyance member and onto a support surface of a first support member and individually orienting each of the first and second composite plies relative to one or more datums at the support member.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting one or more of the first and second composite plies on a first level and then vertically transferring the first and second composite plies to a second level prior to forming the composite plies on the forming tool.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting the first composite plies at the first supply station and cutting the second composite plies at the one or more second supply stations prior to introducing the respective first and second composite ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Narrow Flake Composite Fiber Material Compression Molding

Номер: US20200061880A1
Автор: Bailey Douglas Eugene, Carter Brian Allen, Coad Dennis Lynn, Fisher, Hardin Glenn David, JR. Edward McMurray, Thurber Jon Paul
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component. 1. A method of creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component , comprising:transforming a unidirectional thermoplastic tape into a plurality of narrow flakes, a majority of the plurality of narrow flakes having an aspect ratio of at least 6:1;pouring the plurality of narrow flakes into a reservoir of a mold such that an orientation of the plurality of narrow flakes within the reservoir comprises a substantially three-dimensional random fiber orientation;heating the plurality of narrow flakes within the reservoir; andcompressing the plurality of narrow flakes within the reservoir through the mold; cutting the unidirectional thermoplastic tape into a plurality of flakes; and', 'fracturing the plurality of flakes along an axis of the fibers to create the plurality of narrow flakes having an aspect ratio of at least 6:1., 'wherein transforming the unidirectional thermoplastic tape into the plurality of narrow flakes comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein fracturing the plurality of flakes along the axis of the fibers to create the plurality of narrow flakes comprises:blending the plurality of flakes in a blending device having a plurality of chopping ...

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Номер записи: 91
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Narrow Flake Composite Fiber Material Compression Molding

Номер: US20200061881A1
Автор: Bailey Douglas Eugene, Carter Brian Allen, Coad Dennis Lynn, Fisher, Hardin Glenn David, JR. Edward McMurray, Thurber Jon Paul
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component. 1. A method of creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component , comprising:cutting a unidirectional composite fiber tape into a plurality of flakes;fracturing the plurality of flakes along an axis of the fibers to create a plurality of narrow flakes having an aspect ratio of at least 6:1;pouring the plurality of narrow flakes of the unidirectional composite fiber tape into a mold reservoir shaped according to the composite component, wherein each of the plurality of narrow flakes is randomly oriented and uncoupled to adjacent narrow flakes within the mold reservoir, and wherein a majority of the plurality of narrow flakes has an aspect ratio of at least 6:1;heating the plurality of narrow flakes within the mold reservoir; andcompressing the plurality of narrow flakes within the mold reservoir through the mold reservoir to create the composite component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:cutting the unidirectional composite fiber tape into a plurality of flakes comprises cutting the unidirectional composite fiber tape into the plurality of flakes having an aspect ratio of less than 6:1.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unidirectional composite fiber ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Dispenser, dispenser unit, and apparatus for forming three-dimensional object using the same

Номер: US20180065279A1
Автор: Yasunori Yamazaki
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD

A dispenser includes a high-pressure liquid feeder that feeds a high-pressure liquid higher in pressure than atmospheric pressure, a discharger that discharges the high-pressure liquid fed from the high-pressure liquid feeder, and a drive source that drives the discharger to operate. The discharger includes at least a container in which the high-pressure liquid is containable, a rotor rotatable by the drive source, a casing in which the rotor is housed in a rotatable manner, and a controller configured to control rotation of the drive source and a position of the container in a direction of the rotation. The container is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the discharger. The casing has a liquid supply channel formed to intercommunicate the container and the high-pressure liquid feeder, and further has a discharge nozzle formed to intercommunicate the container and outside of the discharger.

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Номер записи: 93
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Selectively Activated Mesh Discharge Powder Recoater for Three-Dimensional Printing

Номер: US20170066190A1
Автор: Dugan Anthony S., Klein Andrew P., Lizzi Thomas, Orner Michael R.., Voss Lawrence J.
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Recoaters are described which are adapted for use in powder-layer three-dimensional printers. The recoaters comprise a mesh discharge device that is adapted to be selectively activated by the application of an agitation, e.g. a vibration. Such mesh discharge devices include a planar mesh, i.e. a screen or sieve, which is adapted to support a quantity of powder when the quantity of powder and the mesh are static and to dispense at least a portion of the quantity of powder when at least one of the quantity of powder and the mesh is agitated. Preferably, the mesh is disposed substantially horizontally, but may be disposed at an angle to the horizontal. Also described are powder-layer three-dimensional printers comprising such recoaters. In some embodiments, the powder-layer three-dimensional printers are adapted to space the mesh no more than about two to ten powder layer thicknesses from the top surface of the powder bed or substrate upon which a powder layer is to be deposited. 1. A recoater comprising a mesh discharge device having a planar mesh and an agitator , the mesh being adapted to support a quantity of powder when the quantity of powder and the mesh are static and to discharge at least a portion of the quantity of powder when at least one of the quantity of powder and the mesh is agitated by the agitator wherein the recoater is adapted for use as a component of a powder-layer three-dimensional printer.2. The recoater of wherein the mesh is disposed horizontally.3. The recoater of wherein the agitator is a vibrator.4. The recoater of further comprising a smoothing device.5. The recoater of wherein the agitator is not physically attached to another part of the recoater.6. The recoater of wherein the mesh discharge device also has a mesh support frame and the mesh is attached to the mesh support frame.7. The recoater of further comprising a powder reservoir claim 6 , wherein the mesh is directly attached to the powder reservoir.8. A powder-layer three- ...

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Номер записи: 94
09-03-2017 дата публикации

CUP HOLDER RETAINER INCORPORATING AN INTEGRAL PRELOADED RETAINER CLIP

Номер: US20170066358A1
Автор: Neumann Michael, Vaupotic Justin, Woodward Ian
Принадлежит:

A cup holder retainer is provided. The cup holder retainer includes a support frame and a preloaded retainer clip. The preloaded retainer clip is connected to the support frame by a living hinge and an integral biasing element that biases the preloaded retainer clip into a cup-engaging position. 1. A cup holder retainer , comprising:a support frame; anda preloaded retainer clip connected to said support frame by a living hinge and an integral biasing element, said biasing element biasing said preloaded retainer clip into a cup-engaging position.2. The cup holder retainer of claim 1 , wherein said support frame and said preloaded retainer clip are part of a unitary body.3. The cup holder retainer of claim 2 , wherein said body is made from acetal homopolymer.4. The cup holder retainer of claim 2 , wherein said preloaded retainer clip includes a longitudinal axis extending from said living hinge at a first end to said integral biasing element at a second end.5. The cup holder retainer of claim 4 , wherein said integral biasing element is substantially L-shaped.6. The cup holder retainer of claim 5 , wherein said integral biasing element has a first leg and a second leg wherein said first leg is longer than said second leg.7. The cup holder retainer of claim 6 , wherein said first leg is connected to said support frame and said second leg is connected to said preloaded retainer clip.8. The cup holder retainer of claim 7 , wherein said preloaded retainer clip includes a beveled face.9. The cup holder retainer of claim 7 , wherein said living hinge functions as a rotation axis for said preloaded retainer clip.10. The cup holder retainer of claim 9 , wherein said preloaded retainer clip includes a median edge between said first end and said second end and said integral biasing element also extends between said median edge and said support frame.11. The cup holder retainer of claim 1 , wherein said preloaded retainer clip includes a first end claim 1 , a second end and a ...

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Номер записи: 95
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Production method and production device of film having fine irregular pattern on surface

Номер: US20150072039A1
Автор: Fumiyasu Nomura, Kiyoshi Minoura, Yuma Hirai
Принадлежит: TORAY INDUSTRIES INC

A method for producing a film having a fine irregular pattern intermittently includes feeding a film to be processed intermittently from upstream side to the vicinity of the surface of a die having a fine irregular pattern, transferring the pattern to the surface of the film by pressing the film against the surface of a die, stripping the processed film on which a pattern is formed from the surface of a die, and then feeding a new film to be processed to the die, wherein the processed film is stripped from the surface of a die by gripping and moving the processed film to the upstream side, and then the processed film is fed by a length of intermittent feed to the surface of a die while preventing the processed film from creasing.

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Номер записи: 96
12-03-2015 дата публикации

COVER SHEET SUPPLY APPARATUS HAVING VARIABLE CLAMP FOR THERMOFORMING MACHINE

Номер: US20150072040A1
Автор: Kim Taek-hyun
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Disclosed herein is a cover sheet supply apparatus having variable clamps for a thermoforming machine. The apparatus includes a support frame (); longitudinal guides () which are disposed in the support frame and each of which includes a longitudinal rail () and a longitudinal fixed unit (); lateral guides () which are disposed in the support frame on opposite sides of the longitudinal guides, and each of which includes a lateral rail () and a lateral fixed unit (); longitudinal movable clamps () which are installed on each longitudinal rail and are connected to each other by a longitudinal link (); lateral movable clamps () which are installed on each lateral rail and are connected to each other by a lateral link (); a lateral moving means () which moves the longitudinal guides in the lateral direction; and a longitudinal moving means () which moves the lateral guides in the longitudinal direction. 1. A cover sheet supply apparatus having variable clamps for a thermoforming machine , the thermoforming machine including a heating unit for heating the cover sheet provided to be adhered to an interior material of a vehicle , the cover sheet supply apparatus comprising:{'b': '100', 'a support frame () provided in the cover sheet supply apparatus;'}{'b': 200', '100', '200', '210', '220', '210, 'a pair of longitudinal guides () disposed in the support frame () at positions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, each of the longitudinal guides () comprising a longitudinal rail (), with a longitudinal fixed unit () fixed to the longitudinal rail ();'}{'b': 300', '100', '200', '300', '310', '320', '310, 'a pair of lateral guides () disposed in the support frame () on opposite sides of the longitudinal guides () at positions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, each of the lateral guides () comprising a lateral rail (), with a lateral fixed unit () fixed to the lateral rail ();'}{'b': 230', '210', '230', '400', '220', '300, 'a ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Devices, systems, and methods for the fabrication of tissue

Номер: US20160074558A1
Автор: Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Ian Sohn, Keith Murphy, Larry Bauwens, Nathan Smith, Richard Jin Law, Scott Dorfman, Tim Mcdonald
Принадлежит: Organovo Inc

Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.

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Номер записи: 98
05-03-2020 дата публикации

SOAP REFORMING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200070386A1
Автор: Green Cheryl, Williams Leonard
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A soap reforming assembly includes a housing and a soap collection unit that is coupled to the housing for collecting and transporting pieces of soap when the pieces of soap are dropped into the housing. A heating element is coupled to the housing and the heating element heats the soap collection unit to melt the soap pieces into a fluid soap. A forming unit is positioned within the housing for receiving the fluid soap from the soap collection unit when the heating element produces the fluid soap. The forming unit cools and forms the fluid soap into a bar for bathing. A drawer is slidably positioned in the housing and the drawer receives the bar of soap from the forming unit. The drawer is positionable in an open position having the drawer extending outwardly from the housing to dispense the bar of soap. 1. A soap reforming assembly being configured to melt a plurality of soap pieces and subsequently form the soap pieces into a single bar , said assembly comprising:a housing having a top wall and a front wall, said top wall having an opening extending in an interior of said housing for receiving pieces of soap, said front wall having a form opening extending into an interior of said housing, said front wall having a drawer opening extending into said interior of said housing;a control circuit being coupled to said housing, said control circuit including an electronic timer;a soap collection unit being coupled to said housing, said soap collection unit collecting and transporting pieces of soap when the pieces of soap are dropped into said housing;a heating element being coupled to said housing, said heating element being in thermal communication with said soap collection unit, said heating element heating said soap collection unit when said heating element is turned on wherein said heating element is configured to melt the soap pieces into a fluid soap;a forming unit being positioned within said housing, said forming unit being electrically coupled to said control ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF HEATING PLASTICS MATERIAL PRE-FORMS WITH SIMULTANEOUS MOUNTING OR REMOVAL RESPECTIVELY OF HEATING ELEMENTS AND SCREENING ELEMENTS

Номер: US20150083364A1
Автор: Winzinger Frank
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An apparatus for heating plastics material pre-forms includes a conveying device which conveys the plastics material pre-forms along a pre-set conveying path (P). A plurality of holding elements for holding the plastics material pre-forms and a plurality of screening elements for screening off heat are arranged on the conveying device. The apparatus has a plurality of carrier units on which at least parts of the holding elements and at least parts of the screening elements are arranged and these carrier units are capable of being removed from the conveying device jointly with the parts of the holding elements and screening elements which are arranged thereon. 1. An apparatus for the heating of plastics material pre-forms , with a conveying device which conveys the plastics material pre-forms along a pre-set conveying path (P) , wherein a plurality of holding elements for holding the plastics material pre-forms and a plurality of screening elements for screening off heat are arranged on the conveying device , wherein the apparatus has a plurality of carrier units on which at least one part of the holding elements and at least one part of the screening elements are arranged and these carrier units are capable of being removed from the conveying device jointly with the parts of the holding elements which are arranged thereon and the screening elements.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one holding element is designed in at least two parts and a releasable connection is present between the parts of the holding element.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the releasable connection between the parts allows the transmission of torque.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the part of the holding element arranged on the carrier unit is arranged so as to be rotatable with respect to the carrier unit.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying device has arranged on it carrier devices on which the carrier units are ...

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