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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method For Producing Food Filled and Sealed Container

Номер: US20120067765A1
Автор: Masakatsu Kondo, Masao Kubo, Takeshi Iseki, Tomoyuki Masuda
Принадлежит: Shikoku Kakoki Co Ltd, Yakult Honsha Co Ltd

It is a method for producing a food-filled and sealed container having a high product value, in which a container lid made of resin is not deformed after sealing. In this method for producing a food-filled and sealed container, after a food is filled in a container body ( 10 ) made of thermoplastic resin, the container is sealed by heat sealing a container lid ( 20 ) made of thermoplastic resin, and the container body ( 10 ) and/or the container lid ( 20 ) have sealing surfaces ( 13, 24 ) provided with a concavity or convexity.

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Номер записи: 1
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Ultrasonic hot sealing method with regulation of sealing pressure

Номер: US20120125521A1
Автор: Erhard Lutz, Roland Kuhn, Volker Dersch
Принадлежит: Rovema GmbH

The invention relates to a method for generating a welding force and/or a welding pressure for a welding jaw, in particular a welding jaw of a cross-sealing station of a vertical tubular bag machine, in which the sealing force or a sealing parameter, which correlates with the sealing force, in particular the sealing pressure or the drive power of the drive, is predetermined by a control unit during the sealing time, such that the sealing force runs along a sealing force curve within the sealing time, such that the sealing force curve has a first relative sealing force maximum with a sealing force and at least one second relative sealing force maximum with a sealing force, such that the sealing force at the first sealing force maximum is higher than the sealing force at the second sealing force maximum.

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Номер записи: 2
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Method for producing a reagent container assembly and reagent container assembly

Номер: US20120141339A1
Автор: Reinhold Kraemer, Stephan Sattler
Принадлежит: Roche Diagnostics Operations Inc

Embodiments directed to a process for producing a reagent container assembly made of plastic and a reagent container assembly are disclosed. The process may comprise: assembling a group of particular reagent containers, and joining the reagent containers to form the reagent container assembly where at least two of the reagent containers are permanently joined together by at least one welding process.

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Номер записи: 3
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Thermoforming Web Accumulator and Method

Номер: US20120180931A1
Автор: Dale L. Vantrease, Jere F. Irwin
Принадлежит: Individual

A thermoforming web accumulator is provided having a frame, a web guide element, an arm, and an actuator. The frame is configured to be provided within a thermoforming line. The web guide element is configured to be provided beneath a web of thermoformable material being delivered along the thermoforming line. The arm is carried by the frame and is configured to articulate the web guide element between raised and lowered positions. The actuator is operatively coupled with the arm to articulate the arm to controllably move the web guide element between raised and lowered positions to accumulate an extra length of web and discharge the extra length of web during a web splicing operation. A method is also provided.

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Номер записи: 4
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Method of Making Chamber with Tensile Member

Номер: US20120216943A1
Автор: Darren C. Davison, Zvi Rapaport
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A fluid-filled may include including an outer barrier, a tensile member, and a fluid. The tensile member may be located within barrier and formed from a textile element that includes a pair of spaced layers joined by a plurality of connecting members. A method of manufacturing the chamber may include locating a textile tensile member between two polymer elements. Pressure and heat are applied to the tensile member and the polymer elements in a first area and in a second area. The pressure is greater in the first area than in the second area. In addition, the polymer elements are bonded together around a periphery of the tensile member.

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Номер записи: 5
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Self-standing bag and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20120237143A1
Автор: Masaaki Sato, Masakazu Sato
Принадлежит: Oshio Industry Co Ltd

The self-standing bag comprises a package for accommodating a content, a port provided in the center of the top portion of the package, and reinforcing members formed of a thermoplastic resin which cover the outer faces of both side edges of the package. The lower end portion of the reinforcing member is located above the bottom edge of the package. The lower end portion of the reinforcing member is projected inward of a lower cutout.

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Номер записи: 6
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Cell

Номер: US20120276443A1
Автор: Kazuhito Hatta, Mashio Shibuya
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A cell in which thermal welding of a laminate packaging is performed so that the thickness of a thermal welded portion including an electrode terminal is larger than that of a thermal welded portion including no electrode terminal.

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Номер записи: 7
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method for joining two objects and corresponding joining element

Номер: US20120291262A1
Автор: Colin Clinch, Elmar Mock, Laurent Torriani, Marcel Aeschlimann
Принадлежит: WOODWELDING AG

A first and a second object are joined with the aid of a joining element including at least in the region of its distal and proximal ends a thermoplastic material. Two blind holes facing each other are provided in the two objects and the joining element is positioned in the blind holes such that its distal and proximal ends are in contact with the bottom faces of the blind holes and such that there is a gap between the two objects. This assembly is then positioned between a support and a sonotrode. The sonotrode and the support are forced towards each other, while the sonotrode is vibrated, thereby liquefying at least part of the material having thermoplastic properties, there, where the joining element ends are pressed against the bottom faces of the holes and allowing the liquefied material to infiltrate into pores.

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Номер записи: 8
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Upper Die for Fastening Button

Номер: US20120298308A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Sugiyama, Kenji Hasegawa
Принадлежит: YKK Corp

A button-fastening upper die includes a die body, a button-holding member and a cylindrical elastic member arranged between the die body and the button-holding member. By providing the elastic member with an annular recess recessed radially outward from the inner surface e.g. at the middle of the surface, the elastic member is sectioned into a thin-walled section located radially outward from the recess and two or more thick-walled sections remaining above and below the recess and the thin-walled section.

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Номер записи: 9
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Sport Ball Casing With Thermoplastic Reinforcing Material

Номер: US20130005520A1
Автор: Chih-Chi Chang, Scott R. Berggren, Yi-Jung Shen
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A sport ball may have a plurality of panels that are joined at seams to form a casing. The panels may include a thermoplastic polymer material applied to an interior side of the panels, and the thermoplastic polymer material may be heat-activated to extend across the seams. The ball may further include a bladder within the casing and an intermediate layer located between the casing and the bladder. The thermoplastic polymer material may also be heat-activated to bond with the intermediate layer or casing.

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Номер записи: 10
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Method Of Golf Ball Compression Molding

Номер: US20130072323A1
Автор: Che-Ching Lin
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A method of making a golf ball may include forming a spherical inner core layer, forming two hemispherical shells in a compression mold, and assembling the two hemispherical shells as an outer core layer around the inner core layer. In addition, the method may include curing the two hemispherical shells to form a unitary outer core layer by compression molding the shells around the inner core layer at a temperature that causes the inner core layer to melt.

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Номер записи: 11
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Precisely Locating Components in an Infrared Welded Assembly

Номер: US20130157015A1
Автор: Steven E. Morris
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Elastic averaging infrared welded assembly. A first component has left and right longitudinal sidewalls. A second component has a plurality of localized locating features at each of the left and right longitudinal sides thereof which abut the left and right sidewalls of the first component so as to cause the left and right sidewalls to flex outwardly so as to precisely self-align by elastic averaging the first and second components. The mutually abutting ribs are conjoined, preferably by infrared welding.

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Номер записи: 12
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods Of Joining Textiles And Other Elements Incorporating A Thermoplastic Polymer Material

Номер: US20130260629A1
Автор: Bhupesh Dua, Carrie L. Davis
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products.

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Номер записи: 13
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Device for vacuum packaging, particularly of food products

Номер: US20130263559A1
Автор: Mauro Scolaro
Принадлежит: Blu Pack di Scolaro Mauro, EXTRU SA

A packaging device, particularly for packaging trays containing food products or technical materials in a controlled atmosphere and by means of a film of plastic material, comprising an upper chamber and a lower chamber, which can be fastened by mutually superimposing them and are each provided internally with a plurality of heat-sealing and/or cutting and/or die-cutting elements arranged concentrically, the lower chamber being provided centrally with a plurality of supporting elements for a tray.

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Номер записи: 14
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Retrofit of a Form-Fill-Seal Machine Heat Station with an Advanced Ultrasonic Welding Kit

Номер: US20130292277A1
Автор: Gordon Hull
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA Inc

Advanced ultrasonic welding components of co-pending application 12/925,652 are readily incorporated into new form-fill-seal machines, but owners of existing machines utilizing heat-seal stations were unsuccessful at swapping the sealing packages, Retrofit kits to a replace heat sealing station with an advanced ultrasonic sonotrode and anvil comprise: a housing; a linear rail fixed thereto; first and second bearing carriages being slidable upon the rail; and first and second fluidic muscles. Each of the fluidic muscles is mounted with a first end fixed to a respective housing wall, and a second end fixed to a respective bearing carriage, permitting actuation of each carriage through pressurization and depressurization of the muscles. The advanced anvil and sonotrode may be secured to respective carriages. In-line arrangements of anvil/sonotrode, bearing carriages, the first fluidic muscle, and the second fluidic muscle provides a narrow profile, permitting side-by-side kit installations for retrofits accomplishing duplex sealing on a horizontal machine.

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Номер записи: 15
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Method of golf ball compression molding

Номер: US20140054819A1
Автор: Che-Ching Lin
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A method of making a golf ball may include forming a spherical inner core layer, forming two hemispherical shells in a compression mold, and assembling the two hemispherical shells as an outer core layer around the inner core layer. In addition, the method may include curing the two hemispherical shells to form a unitary outer core layer by compression molding the shells around the inner core layer at a temperature that causes the inner core layer to melt.

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Номер записи: 16
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus for sealing an open end of a container

Номер: US20180009558A1
Автор: RICHARD Persson
Принадлежит: Tetra Laval Holdings and Finance SA

An apparatus for sealing an open end of a package comprises a first longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a first eccentric shaft rotatable around a first rotational axis, and a second longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a second eccentric shaft rotatable around a second rotational axis, the second sealing jaw being parallel with the first sealing jaw. At least one motor drives rotation around the first and second rotational axis in opposite directions, wherein the first and the second sealing jaws oppose each other, and are allowed to oscillate between sealing and open positions by moving towards and away from each other. A first and second transversally extending guiding bar cooperate with the first and second eccentric shaft via guiding pins running in guiding grooves, such that transverse play between the first and the second eccentric shaft and the first and second sealing jaw is allowed.

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Номер записи: 17
09-01-2020 дата публикации

BONDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF BONDING DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200009803A1
Автор: Kang Sukju, KIM Byung-Moo, YU Geunyoung
Принадлежит:

A bonding device includes an upper chamber a pad with which a display substrate is pressable to a substrate; a stage between a lower chamber and the pad and including an opening through which air is introduced; a molding member between an upper chamber and the pad and surrounding the pad and the opening; and a support member connected to the stage The display substrate disposed on the molding member disposes first and second portions of the display substrate overlapping the planar and bending portions of the substrate, respectively, the molding member presses the first portion to the planar portion, and air introduced through the opening, expands the molding member to press the second portion to the bending portion. 1. A method of bonding a display device , the method comprising:providing a substrate of the display device, the substrate comprising a planar portion and a bending portion which is bent from the planar portion;providing a display substrate of the display device, on a stage of a bonding device, the providing the display substrate disposing a pad of the bonding device between the stage and the display substrate;pressing the pad of the bonding device to the display substrate to bond a first portion of the display substrate to the planar portion of the substrate;while the pad is pressed to the display substrate, providing air through a stage opening defined in the stage and disposed adjacent to the pad, to expand a molding member of the bonding device which surrounds the pad and is between the pad and the display substrate; andpressing the molding member which is expanded, to the display substrate, to bond a second portion of the display substrate adjacent to the first portion thereof, to the bending portion of the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe stage opening is provided in plural and comprises a first stage opening and a second stage opening each open at a top surface of the stage, andthe first stage opening and the second stage opening ...

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Номер записи: 18
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus for producing and putting on gloves, method of producing and putting on gloves, and glove

Номер: US20220030990A1
Автор: Keishiroh KANAMORI
Принадлежит: Kayama Co Ltd

The present invention provides an apparatus for producing and putting on gloves capable of producing gloves that fit an individual hand shape and also putting the glove on the hands, and a method for producing and putting on gloves. The apparatus for producing and putting on gloves comprises welding and cutting means which welds and cuts a first elastic film and a second elastic film at a position on the outer side of a contour of a user's hand in a state in which the user's hand is sandwiched between the first elastic film and the second elastic film.

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Номер записи: 19
21-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THERMALLY WELDING PLASTIC PARTS, AND ASSEMBLY CONTAINING A DEVICE OF THIS KIND

Номер: US20210016517A1
Автор: Barkhoff Roland
Принадлежит:

A device for thermally welding workpieces including a heating element and a shielding gas supply is provided. The device includes a heating plate consisting of a thermal insulating material in which a groove is formed, said groove includes a heating element, relative to which a surface of a workpiece to be welded is positioned in close proximity to the heating element. A feed channel for a shielding gas is formed in the heating plate and communicates with the groove via at least one through-channel, and the feed channel for supplying shielding gas can be connected to a shielding gas source via a feed line and a valve. The device may further include an assembly for welding a first and a second workpiece, said assembly includes a first and second movement device for moving the workpieces towards one another. 115.-. (canceled)16. A device for thermally welding thermoplastic workpieces comprising:a heating plate composed of a thermally insulating material;a first groove formed in the heating plate, wherein said first groove is provided with a first electrical heating element adapted so that a thermoplastic workpiece surface to be welded can be positioned in close proximity to the heating element;a first feed channel formed in the heating plate for introducing a shielding gas, wherein the first feed channel communicates with the first groove via at least one through-channel, wherein the first feed channel is adapted to be connected to a shielding gas source via a feed line and a valve.17. The device according to claim 16 , further comprising:a second electrical heating element arranged in the feed line to heat the shielding gas supplied to the first feed channel18. The device according to claim 16 , further comprising:a second electrical heating element arranged in the feed line to heat the shielding gas supplied to the first feed channel to a temperature which is below the melting temperature of a thermoplastic used in the thermoplastic workpiece.19. The device ...

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Номер записи: 20
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Packaging Machine and Method for Producing a Packaging Unit as Well as a Packaging Unit Made of Packaging Sleeves and an Outer Packaging

Номер: US20200017248A1
Автор: Dahlmanns Kurt, Diesinger Dieter, Leufen Richard, Schulte Georg
Принадлежит:

Shown and described are a packaging machine and a method for producing a packaging unit from a packaging sleeve group comprising a plurality of flat folded, upright packaging sleeves, and an outer packaging. It is provided that the packaging machine comprises at least one conveyer unit for conveying the packaging sleeve group in a conveyor direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the packaging group and at least one outer packaging unit for preparing an outer packaging-shaping sheet material in a base position, and in that, seen in the conveyor direction behind the sheet material in the base position, a sealing unit is provided for sealing of the sheet material enclosed in the packaging sleeve group. 121.-. (canceled)22. A packaging machine for producing a packaging unit from a packaging sleeve group comprising a plurality of flat folded , upright , packaging sleeves , and an outer packaging , comprising at least one conveyer unit for conveying the packaging sleeve group and at least one outer packaging unit for preparing an outer packaging-shaping sheet material in a base position , that , seen in a conveyor direction behind the outer packaging-shaping sheet material in the base position , a sealing unit is provided for sealing of the outer packaging-shaping sheet material enclosed in the packaging sleeve group ,wherein the at least one conveyor unit conveys the packaging sleeve group in a conveyor direction perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the packaging sleeve group, in that the packaging machine comprises at least one sheet material brake for securing the outer packaging-shaping sheet material, wherein the outer packaging-shaping sheet material brake is arranged seen in a conveyor direction in front of the sealing unit, and in that the packaging machine has a heat treatment unit behind the at least one outer packaging unit to apply protruding sheet material to front sides of the packaging sleeve group.23. The packaging machine according to ...

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Номер записи: 21
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Cell

Номер: US20160020435A1
Автор: Kazuhito Hatta, Mashio Shibuya
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A cell in which thermal welding of a laminate packaging is performed so that the thickness of a thermal welded portion including an electrode terminal is larger than that of a thermal welded portion including no electrode terminal.

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Номер записи: 22
25-01-2018 дата публикации

CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS MADE OF REINFORCED PLASTIC AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20180023607A1
Автор: BÄR CARSTEN, Draht Torsten, Rintelmann Jochen, Steinig Marc, Stumpf Michael
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a connection comprising at least two components having the following features: a first component and a second component, of which at least the second component comprises reinforced plastic, a self-piercing connection element having a head and a shaft, the head thereof being supported on the first component and the shaft thereof running completely through the first and the second component, and a disc-shaped counter bearing to which the shaft is fastened such that the at least two components are fastened between the head and the counter bearing. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said connection. 1. A method for connecting at least one first component and a second component that is not pre-drilled and is comprised of reinforced plastic , using a self-piercing connection element with a head and a shaft , said method comprising the steps of:a) placing the first and the second component over one another,b) pretensioning the first and second component against a disc-shaped counter bearing,c) setting the connection element so that the shaft completely penetrates the first and second component as well as the disc-shaped counter bearing, wherein the disc-shaped counter bearing acts as a die; andd) fastening the shaft to the counter bearing such that the first and second component are held between the head of the connection element and counter bearing.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the first and second components are comprised of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic claim 1 , not pre-drilled claim 1 , and the connection element has a shaft which is at least partly hollow claim 1 , with a circumferentially disposed cutting edge at the face side facing away from the head claim 1 , and in which said setting step includes the additional step of cutting or punching the connection element through the first and second components claim 1 , and in which the side of the shaft facing away from the head is widened ...

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Номер записи: 23
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Component and associated production method

Номер: US20140116371A1
Автор: Andreas Eileemann, Christian Saumwebec, Hubert Pomin, Juergen Stehlig, Veit Bruggesser
Принадлежит: Behr GmbH and Co KG, MAHLE International GmbH

A method for producing an intake module may include providing a housing and at least one intercooler arranged therein; forming at least two housing parts via injection moulding from plastic; inserting at least one intercooler into at least one of the housing parts; wherein the housing parts, with at least one intercooler inserted therein, are welded together to form the housing; and wherein the intercooler has contact points to at least two of the housing parts.

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Номер записи: 24
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Controlling direction and magnitude of weld force vector during a plastic welding operation

Номер: US20180036955A1
Автор: Boris Novakovic, Christian Peter Holtkamp, Rade Pupovac, Zachary Touesnard
Принадлежит: SPM Automation Canada Inc

A plastic welding machine for welding plastic parts together is capable of controlling the weld force vector in both magnitude and direction.

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Номер записи: 25
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Apparel and other products incorporating a thermoplastic polymer material

Номер: US20170042264A1
Автор: Bhupesh Dua, Carrie L. Davis
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products.

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Номер записи: 26
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Belt splicer

Номер: US20170043524A1
Автор: Gabriel NAZAR, Robert G. Guttenberg
Принадлежит: Laitram LLC

A belt splicer for splicing butt ends of thermoplastic belts together. The splicer uses a plurality of cranks in conjunction with heavy springs to close and rapidly open jaws holding butt ends of a belt in place against a heating wand for melting and against each other for welding the melted ends together. The rapid opening of the jaw also lowers the wand, which is locked in place by a wand lock during the melting of the butt ends.

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Номер записи: 27
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Ultrasonic Sealing Apparatus For Use In Bag Filling And Packaging Machine

Номер: US20180044046A1
Автор: HONDA Yasuyuki, Yamamoto Kazunori, Yamane Noriyuki
Принадлежит: Toyo Jidoki Co., Ltd

A horn and an anvil are moved toward and away from each other by axially reciprocating a driving rod and thereby reciprocatingly rotating a forked lever in a predetermined angle range. The horn and the anvil are moved toward and pressed against each other with a predetermined force with a bag mouth b held therebetween. A sensor detects the position of a second mounting block secured to the rear end of a sliding shaft of the anvil, thereby detecting the distance between respective pressing surfaces of the horn and the anvil, i.e. the thickness m of a portion of the bag mouth held between the pressing surfaces. When the thickness m is not less than a predetermined threshold value M, a vibrator is activated to perform sealing. When the thickness m is less than the threshold value M, no sealing is performed. 1. An ultrasonic sealing method using an ultrasonic sealing apparatus for use in a bag filling and packaging machine in which a bag is held by being gripped at its laterally opposite side edges with a pair of laterally spaced grippers and the bag held in this way is moved along a predetermined path to sequentially undergo predetermined packaging processes , the ultrasonic sealing method comprising the steps of:providing an ultrasonic sealing apparatus comprising a horn comprising a pressing surface and an anvil comprising a pressing surface which are movable toward and away from each other; a sensor disposed at a sealing step position to detect whether a mouth of a bag moved to the sealing step position is in a predetermined sealing enable position between the horn and the anvil; and a control unit performing control on a basis of a signal from the sensor,detecting, with the sensor, a distance between respective pressing surfaces of the horn and the anvil that press the bag when the horn and the anvil are pressed toward each other with the mouth of the bag held therebetween, andcausing the control unit to judge that the mouth of the bag is in a sealing enable ...

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Номер записи: 28
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Methods of joining textiles and other elements incorporating a thermoplastic polymer material

Номер: US20190047231A1
Автор: Bhupesh Dua, Carrie L. Davis
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products.

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Номер записи: 29
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Container for fruit and vegetable products and method for making the container and for packing such products

Номер: US20160052704A1
Автор: Andrea Mercadini
Принадлежит: Sorma SpA

A container for fruit and vegetable products includes one closed mesh casing for storing products, and one shaped band including one first end portion and one second end portion associable with the respective ends to the mesh casing, and one narrower intermediate portion for connecting between the first end portion and the second end portion, the intermediate portion for connecting between the first end portion and the second end portion, the intermediate portion making a hand grip for the user, so as to allow optimal visibility of the fruit and vegetable products packed and easy and safe transportation thereof.

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Номер записи: 30
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Product detection system

Номер: US20180057198A1
Автор: John Konitzer, John Schmidt, Stephen Anderson
Принадлежит: Bosch Packaging Technology Inc, ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A product detection system includes a first frame piece configured to be coupled to a first sealing jaw of a sealing machine, a second frame piece configured to be coupled to a second sealing jaw of the sealing machine, a first detector bar slidably coupled to the first frame piece, a second detector bar slidably coupled to the second frame piece, a first linear actuator coupled to the first detector bar to move the first detector bar, and a second linear actuator coupled to the second detector bar to move the second detector bar. An encoder is coupled to the second detector bar to detect movement of the second detector bar. The first and second linear actuators are configured to move the first and second detector bars toward one another.

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Номер записи: 31
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Method for producing plastics containers

Номер: US20140138866A1
Автор: Carsten Elsasser, Jochen Hild, Markus Hutzen
Принадлежит: Kautex Textron GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a method for producing plastics containers ( 15 ) from thermoplastics with inserts ( 13 ) which, by exploiting the heat of plasticization, are connected during shaping of the plastics container ( 15 ) by a material bond and/or interlocking connection to the container wall ( 140 ), wherein the method provides the use of at least one opening ( 26 ) on the insert ( 13 ), which opening forms a melt duct or melt inlet and/or melt passage for plasticized or plastic material of the container wall ( 140 ), wherein the method is distinguished in that the opening ( 26 ) is monitored as a reference opening ( 26 ) by optical and/or sensory means during the production of the connection, wherein the degree of penetration of the opening ( 26 ) with thermoplastic from the container wall ( 140 ) is used as a measure of the quality of the connection.

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Номер записи: 32
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Fusion interlocking bristle strip and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20200060415A1
Автор: Fook Yuen Lee
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a brush with fusion interlocking bristle strip and a method of manufacturing the same. The brush includes carrier strips and knotted bristle strips bonded together by ultrasonic welding and interlocking.

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Номер записи: 33
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Seal Bar and Process for Using Same

Номер: US20190062022A1
Автор: Black Marc S., Crabtree Sam L., Gomes Jorge Caminero, Heath Matthew J., Labonville Mark O., Ma Liangkai, Mazzola Nicolas Cardoso, Mirgon Mark H., Saylor Cory M., Turpin Matthew J., VanSumeren Leigh Anne
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a seal bar. In an embodiment, the seal bar comprises a base member having a flat front surface and a flat recessed surface a distance (d) behind the front surface. The front surface defines an x-axis, X. The flat recessed surface has a first endpoint (A), wherein an axis that is perpendicular to the flat recessed surface at the first endpoint (A) defines a first y-axis (Y). The seal bar has a concave surface extending the distance (d) between the first endpoint (A) and a point (B) on the flat front surface. The concave surface defines a quadrant arc segment of an ellipse between the first endpoint (A) and the point (B). 18-. (canceled)9. A process comprising:A. providing a seal bar apparatus, the seal bar apparatus having a first heated seal bar and a second heated seal bar opposing the first heated seal bar,each heated seal bar having a flat front surface and a flat recessed surface a distance (d) behind the flat front surface, and the flat front surface of the first seal bar faces the flat front surface of the second seal bar;B. providing a fitment with a base and placing the base between two opposing multilayer films, each multilayer film having a respective seal layer comprising an olefin-based polymer and forming a film/base/film sandwich;C. positioning the film/base/film sandwich between the opposing first heated seal bar and the second heated seal bar; andD. sealing the base to each multilayer film with the opposing heated seal bars.10. The process of wherein the sealing comprises flattening the base with the opposing flat recessed surfaces of the first and second heat deal bars.11. The process of comprisingforming opposing flattened ends of the base; andforming seal joints at each flattened end of the base.12. The process of wherein the base comprises an ethylene/α-olefin multi-block copolymer claim 11 , the process comprisingforming, with the flattening, a caulk, the caulk comprising a material selected from the group ...

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Номер записи: 34
09-03-2017 дата публикации

COMPOSITE RIVET BLANK AND INSTALLATION THEREOF

Номер: US20170066182A1
Автор: HOSTE Didier, LABERGE LEBEL Louis, LANDRY Alain, TRUDEAU Paul
Принадлежит: Bombardier Inc.

Composite fasteners, associated blanks and also methods and apparatus for the installation of such fasteners are disclosed. An exemplary composite rivet () disclosed comprises an elongated body including braided reinforcement fibers () embedded inside the body and supported in a matrix material (). Also disclosed are structural assemblies comprising composite fasteners and panels or other parts comprising composite and/or other materials. 1. A composite fastener blank comprising:an elongated body having an axis and a length along the axis, the body comprising braided reinforcement fibers embedded inside the body and supported in a matrix material, the braided reinforcement fibers comprising a first braid and a second braid nested in the first braid.2. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein the braided reinforcement fibers extend the length of the body.35.-. (canceled)6. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the first braid comprise carbon.7. (canceled)8. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the fibers are oriented at an inclination angle between 15 degrees and 30 degrees from the axis of the body.9. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein at least some of the fibers are oriented at an inclination angle of about 20 degrees from the axis of the body.10. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein the volume fraction of reinforcement fibers in the body is between 55% and 63%.11. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein the volume fraction of reinforcement fibers in the body is about 60%.12. (canceled)13. The blank as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first and second braids are tubular.1433.-. (canceled)34. A composite rivet comprising:a body having braided reinforcement fibers embedded inside the body and supported in a matrix material, the braided reinforcement fibers comprising a first braid and a second braid nested in the first braid, the body comprising a first finished end for engaging a first part and a second finished ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A PACKAGE

Номер: US20200067031A1
Автор: Hatta Kazuhito, Shibuya Mashio
Принадлежит:

A method of forming a package is provided and includes providing two laminate edge portions of the package, each of which includes a foil layer between first and second resin layers; and welding together the respective first resin layers at a first position spaced apart from the edges while not welding the respective first resin layers at the edges, wherein the edge portions include edges from which electrode terminals extend such that portions of the electrode terminals are exposed beyond the edges, and wherein the edge portions are between a sealing portion and exposed portions of positive and negative electrode terminals. 1. A method of forming a package , comprising:providing two laminate edge portions of the package, each of which includes a foil layer between first and second resin layers such that the respective first resin layers face each other and the respective second resin layers face away from each other and such that edges of the edge portions are in registration; and{'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'welding together the respective first resin layers at a first position spaced apart from the edges while not welding the respective first resin layers at the edges such that, given a thickness of each laminate edge portion before being subjected to heat and compression is represented by t, a thickness of laminate portions at the first position is represented by t, and a thickness of laminate portions at the edges thereof is represented by t, then, t<2t Подробнее

Номер записи: 36
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Processing for Producing Flexible Container with Fitment Using Expandable Mandrel

Номер: US20180071991A1
Автор: Gaston Ryan S., Wilkes Kenneth R.
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a process for producing a flexible container. In an embodiment, the process includes (A) providing a flexible container. The flexible container has (i) a body, and (ii) a neck. The process includes (B) positioning a fitment into the neck. The fitment has a top portion and a base. The fitment is composed of a polymeric material. The process includes (C) inserting a mandrel into the fitment. The mandrel includes an expandable collar composed of an elastomeric material. The process includes (D) expanding the collar radially outward to contact an inner surface of the base. The process includes (E) sealing, with a pair of opposing seal bars, the base to the neck. 1. A process comprising: (i) a body, and', '(ii) a neck;, '(A) providing a flexible container having'}(B) positioning a fitment into the neck, the fitment comprising a top portion and a base, the fitment composed of a polymeric material;(C) inserting a mandrel into the fitment, the mandrel comprising an expandable collar composed of an elastomeric material;(D) expanding the expandable collar radially outward to contact an inner surface of the base; and(E) sealing, with a pair of opposing seal bars, the base to the neck.2. The process of wherein the mandrel further comprises a mandrel base claim 1 , a nosecone claim 1 , and a pull bar claim 1 , the expandable collar is disposed between the base and the nosecone claim 1 , the pull bar extends through a channel in the base and in the expandable collar claim 1 , the pull bar attached to the nosecone claim 1 , the expanding comprisingretracting the pull bar; andcompressing the expandable collar between the mandrel base and the nosecone.3. The process of comprising retracting the pull bar to produce a radially expanded diameter for the expandable collar.4. The process of wherein the expandable collar has a relaxed diameter claim 2 , the process comprising retracting the pull bar and compressing the expandable collar to produce a ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-03-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR JOINING METAL MEMBER AND THERMOSETTING RESIN MEMBER, AND METAL MEMBER, THERMOSETTING RESIN MEMBER, AND THERMOPLASTIC RESIN SHEET FOR USE THEREIN

Номер: US20190077089A1
Автор: MATSUDA Yushi, MIYAMOTO Tsuguhisa, Morita Yasuhiro, Nishiguchi Katsuya, SHIMADA Satoko, Sugimoto Yukihiro, Tanaka Koujirou
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

Disclosed is a method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member together with a thermoplastic resin interposed therebetween. 1. A method for joining a metal member and a thermosetting resin member together , with a thermoplastic resin interposed between the metal member and the thermosetting resin member.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe metal member and the thermosetting resin member are joined together through melting and solidification of the thermoplastic resin.3. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe thermoplastic resin interposed between the metal member and the thermosetting resin member has a thickness of 10-600 μm.4. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe thermoplastic resin is in the form of at least one selected from the group consisting of a sheet, a coating formed on a surface of the metal member, and a coating formed on a surface of the thermosetting resin member.5. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe thermoplastic resin is a thermoplastic polymer having a functional group, andthe functional group contains at least one selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, a fluorine atom, and a sulfur atom.6. The method of claim 5 , whereinthe functional group is at least one selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, an amide bond group, an ester bond group, an ether group, a thioether group, a carboxylate group, a fluorine atom, a urethane bond group, and a carbonate group.7. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe thermoplastic polymer is at least one selected from the group consisting of acid-modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic epoxy polymer, polyamide, a vinyl acetate-containing polymer, polyester, polyalkyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyether, a liquid crystal polymer, a fluorine-containing polymer, and polyolefin.8. The method of claim 1 , whereinthe thermosetting resin member is made of at least one selected from the group consisting of a thermosetting epoxy resin, a ...

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Номер записи: 38
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Thermoplastic non-woven textile elements

Номер: US20190078245A1
Автор: Bhupesh Dua, Karen A. Hawkinson
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile.

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Номер записи: 39
22-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING RESIN HOLLOW BODY AND FLOW MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20180080805A1
Автор: Sudou Akiyuki
Принадлежит:

A metal mold includes a restraining part that is fitted in a recess provided at a part of surfaces of at least two resin parts that serves as an outer surface of a resin hollow body. A linear space is filled with high-pressure resin fluid injected at a predetermined injection pressure. The resin parts are joined together. The mold receives injection pressure of resin fluid, with which the space is filled, through the resin parts, and applies pressing force, which pushes back the resin parts toward the space, to the resin parts as reaction force against injection pressure. Stress is produced on a hollow wall surface in a direction in which the wall surface projects into a hollow portion due to injection pressure. The restraining part applies pressing force to the resin parts in a direction opposite from the stress projecting the wall surface into the hollow portion. 1. A method for making a resin hollow body including a hollow portion , a linear space , a recess , and a hollow wall surface defining the hollow portion , the method comprising performing a joining process , wherein the performing of the joining process includes: the at least two resin parts are disposed in a predetermined metal mold in a state where the hollow portion and the linear space are formed; and', 'the metal mold includes a restraining part that is fitted in the recess provided at a part of surfaces of the at least two resin parts which serves as an outer surface of the resin hollow body;, 'bringing joining edges of at least two resin parts into contact with one another so as to form the hollow portion and the linear space, whereinfilling up the linear space with high-pressure resin fluid which is injected at a predetermined injection pressure; and the metal mold receives the injection pressure of the resin fluid, with which the linear space is filled up, through the at least two resin parts, and applies pressing force, which pushes back the at least two resin parts toward the linear space, to ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Welding apparatus

Номер: US20200079029A1
Автор: Hirotaka Kojima, Seiji Yamaura
Принадлежит: Nagano Automation Co Ltd

There is provided an apparatus 1 that includes a pair of molds 10a and 10b that press together, heat, and weld an overlapping part of a plurality of film-like members, a pair of heater blocks 20a and 20b that respectively support the pair of molds; a plurality of first support blocks 37 that are connected via a plurality of rod-like members 50, which midway include parts that restrict transmission of heat, to one heater block 20a; a plurality of second support blocks 38 that are connected via the plurality of rod-like members to the other heater block 20b; and a driving mechanism 60 that changes, via the support blocks, a gap between the pair of molds to press together the film-like members. The plurality of first support blocks include at least one movable support block 39 including a mechanism 35 that moves in a first direction relative to the driving mechanism corresponding to thermal deformation in the first direction of the heater block to be supported, and the plurality of second support blocks include at least one movable support block 39.

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Номер записи: 41
25-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF MAKING A FRANGIBLE SEAL IN A SAMPLE PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20210086455A1
Автор: Dennison Allen C., Lynch Jervis P., Spencer Colby C.
Принадлежит:

A sealing device configured to create a frangible seal in a sample processing device is described. Methods of using the device to create one or more frangible seals in a sample processing device are also described. 1. A sealing press comprising a pair of isothermally heated dies , the pair including a forward and a reverse die each comprising a sealing surface opposed to each other and adapted to hold therebetween a sample processing device positioned along a sealing plane , wherein the forward and reverse dies are each independently positioned on and controlled by a forward and reverse alignment slider , respectively , the forward and reverse alignment sliders are connected to an actuator which provides thrust for synchronized movement of the forward and reverse dies.2. The sealing press of claim 1 , wherein each of the forward and reverse alignment sliders are mounted to a forward and reverse caliper arm claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and the forward and reverse caliper arms are each mounted to a mechanical linkage connected to the actuator.3. The sealing press of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a lever claim 2 , a first con rod and a second con rod claim 2 , wherein the lever comprises a central pivot point and a first and second end claim 2 , wherein the first con rod is pivotally connected to the first end of the lever and pivotally connected to one end of the reverse caliper arm claim 2 , wherein the second con rod is pivotally connected to the second end of the lever and pivotally connected to one end of the forward caliper arm claim 2 , wherein the first and second caliper arms are connected to the forward and reverse alignment sliders claim 2 , respectively.4. The sealing press of further comprising an independent forward die control mechanism claim 2 , the mechanism is connected to the forward die and comprises a forward die driver connected to a supplemental forward die linear slider and an independent forward die controller claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 42
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Pedestal-Mounted Ultrasonic Welding Device

Номер: US20170088299A1
Автор: Hull Gordon
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA, Inc.

The sonotrode and anvil of copending application Ser. No. 12/925,652, for advanced ultrasonic welding of work pieces, are readily incorporated into new form-fill-seal machines, but existing machines with heat-seal stations pose difficult problems for swapping of the sealing packages. Kits enabling heat station replacement, with the further improved sonotrode and anvil disclosed herein, comprise: a housing; a linear rail fixed thereto; anvil and sonotrode support members; and a parallel gripper. Each of the anvil and sonotrode support members is slidably attached to the rail(s) and are also connected to a respective piston of the gripper, permitting actuation of each through cycling of the gripper pistons. The improved sonotrode/anvil combination each comprise a corresponding plurality of energy directors arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern to produce a narrower weld region, but one exhibiting greater durability, thereby permitting use of less packaging material, and which may also weld a company logo into the workpieces. 1. An ultrasonic welding device comprising:a housing;a parallel gripper secured to a portion of said housing;a linear rail secured to a portion of said housing;an anvil support member, said anvil support member slidably received upon a portion of said linear rail said anvil support member configured to be connected to a first piston of said parallel gripper; said anvil support member configured to secure an anvil thereto;a sonotrode support member, said sonotrode support member configured to slide relative to said linear rail, said sonotrode support member configured to be connected to a second piston of said parallel gripper; said sonotrode support member configured to secure a sonotrode thereto;wherein said first and second pistons of said parallel gripper are configured to cause respective translation of said anvil support member and said sonotrode support member, relative to said housing, from a first respective position to a second ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-03-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SEALING AN OPEN END OF A CONTAINER

Номер: US20170088300A1
Автор: Persson Richard
Принадлежит: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.

An apparatus for sealing an open end of a package comprises a first longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a first eccentric shaft rotatable around a first rotational axis, and a second longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a second eccentric shaft rotatable around a second rotational axis, the second sealing jaw being parallel with the first sealing jaw. At least one motor drives rotation around the first and second rotational axis in opposite directions, wherein the first and the second sealing jaws oppose each other, and are allowed to oscillate between sealing and open positions by moving towards and away from each other. A first and second transversally extending guiding bar cooperate with the first and second eccentric shaft via guiding pins running in guiding grooves, such that transverse play between the first and the second eccentric shaft and the first and second sealing jaw is allowed. 1. An apparatus for sealing an open end of a package , said apparatus comprising:a first longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a first eccentric shaft, said first eccentric shaft rotating around a first rotational axis;a second longitudinally extending sealing jaw, bearing mounted on a second eccentric shaft, said second eccentric shaft rotating around a second rotational axis, said second sealing jaw being parallel with said first sealing jaw;at least one motor driving the rotation around said first and second rotational axis in opposite directions;wherein the first and the second sealing jaws are opposing each other, and are allowed to oscillate between a sealing and an open position, by moving towards and away from each other;a first and a second transversally extending guiding bar, bearing mounted between said first and second eccentric shaft; andsaid first and a second transversally extending guiding bar cooperating with said first and second eccentric shaft via guiding pins running in guiding grooves, such that a ...

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Номер записи: 44
19-03-2020 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY OF SUB-COMPONENTS BY COMPRESSION MOLDING

Номер: US20200086585A1
Автор: Ignotis Sebastien, Jiang Weineng, Tang Yu, Xin Rui
Принадлежит:

A thermoplastic composite component assembly and method of manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component assembly is disclosed. The thermoplastic composite component assembly is manufactured by first performing a molding step to form individual assembly features as discrete assembly feature components, and separately forming a thermoplastic composite component using a first compression molding step. Then, a reprocessing step is performed where the discrete assembly feature components are integrated with the thermoplastic composite component using a second compression molding step. The reprocessing step essentially “welds” the discrete assembly feature components to the thermoplastic composite component at each of a plurality of desired assembly feature sites. 1. A method of manufacturing a thermoplastic composite component assembly , the method comprising:a. manufacturing a discrete assembly feature component;b. manufacturing a discrete thermoplastic composite component;c. aligning the assembly feature component with an assembly feature site on the thermoplastic composite component; andd. applying heat and compression to bond the assembly feature component to the thermoplastic composite component at the assembly feature site to form the thermoplastic composite component assembly.2. The method of wherein manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component comprises performing a compression molding process to a thermoplastic composite material.3. The method of wherein the compression molding process comprises applying heat and compression to the thermoplastic composite material.4. The method of wherein the thermoplastic composite component has a molded shape.5. The method of wherein the thermoplastic composite component comprises a plurality of thermoplastic composite layers claim 2 , and manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component further comprises performing a pre-consolidation process to form laminated thermoplastic composite layers claim 2 , and ...

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Номер записи: 45
02-06-2022 дата публикации

WELDING UNIT

Номер: US20220168967A1
Автор: Frei Christian, JUD Remo, KILGA Marcel
Принадлежит:

A welding unit () for the thermal welding of film tubes, in particular for a waterless toilet, is proposed, at least two welding means () which can be moved relative to one another being comprised for the thermal welding of a film tube, each welding means () being configured to be movable by means of at least one joint arrangement (), the at least one joint arrangement () comprising at least one articulated lever (-). 1. A welding unit for the thermal welding of film tubes , in particular for a waterless toilet , at least two welding means which can be moved relative to one another being comprised for the thermal welding of a film tube , whereineach welding means is configured to be movable by means of at least one joint arrangement, the at least one joint arrangement comprising at least one articulated lever.2. The welding unit of claim 1 , wherein each joint arrangement comprises at least one electric drive for movement purposes.3. The welding unit of claim 2 , wherein the joint arrangements are each operatively connected to the electric drive by means of at least one gearwheel.4. The welding unit of claim 1 , further comprising at least one guide means claim 1 , which comprises at least one slotted guide claim 1 , being configured to guide the welding means.5. The welding unit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one joint arrange comprises two joint arrangements which are arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to one another claim 1 , each joint arrangement comprising at least two articulated levers and the articulated levers of each joint arrangement being arranged in each case on a common shaft.6. The welding unit of claim 5 , further comprising a transport arrangement configured to transport a film tube which is to be welded and/or which has been welded and the transport arrangement being arranged at least partially in the course of the film tube above the welding means or below the welding means or on both sides (top and bottom) of the welding means.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Industrial fabric and method of welding seam area using ultrasonic welding

Номер: US20140186579A1
Автор: James P. Mastin, Jennifer L. Rademan, Joseph P. Botelho, Victor P. Laskorski
Принадлежит: Albany International Corp

The invention relates to ultrasonic welding of industrial fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to methods for ultrasonically welding the seam area of industrial fabrics using a textured horn and/or anvil. The fabric edges are overlapped as woven or one or both edges can have some warp or weft yarns raveled out. The method involves ultrasonically bonding the overlapped fabric edges, reducing the caliper of the two stacked edges to match the body caliper of the fabric itself. The bonded area can then be perforated using laser or other mechanical means to produce a seam having the same woven texture and permeability (air and/or water) as the body of the fabric.

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Номер записи: 47
02-04-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SEALING THE TOP OF A PACKAGE FOR A FOOD PRODUCT AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING AND FILLING A FOOD PACKAGE

Номер: US20200101678A1
Автор: Keikhaee Manoochehr, Lundmark Dennis, Regner Lars, Riis Mörk Jörgen
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for sealing the top of a package for a food product is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of oppositely disposed first and second sealing jaws configured for reversibly engaging each other over the top of the package, at least one wedge on the first sealing jaw configured for contacting a first top portion of the package to form a first gable panel, a key on the second sealing jaw configured for contacting a second top portion of the package to form a second gable panel, at least one lug on the key configured for reducing skewing of the package prior to sealing, and a rubber dolly on either the first or the second sealing jaw, the rubber dolly and the opposing sealing jaw being configured to form and seal a fin between the rubber dolly and the opposing sealing jaw thereby sealing the top of the package. A system for forming, filling, and sealing a package containing a food product comprising the apparatus is also disclosed. 1. An apparatus for sealing the top of a package for a food product , the apparatus comprising:a pair of oppositely disposed first and second sealing jaws configured for reversibly engaging each other over the top of the package;at least one wedge on the first sealing jaw configured for contacting a first top portion of the package to form a first gable panel;a key on the second sealing jaw configured for contacting a second top portion of the package to form a second gable panel;at least one lug on the key configured for reducing skewing of the package prior to sealing; anda rubber dolly on either the first or the second sealing jaw, the rubber dolly and the sealing jaw opposing the rubber dolly being configured to form and seal a fin between the rubber dolly and the opposing sealing jaw thereby sealing the top of the package.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rubber dolly is on the second sealing jaw.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rubber dolly has a bevelled surface configured for contacting the first or ...

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Номер записи: 48
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Laser welding apparatus and laser welding method

Номер: US20180111327A1
Автор: Kumihiko WATANABE, Naokazu Nagasawa
Принадлежит: Seidensha Electronics Co Ltd

A laser welding apparatus is provides that includes: a support member including a heat generation portion which has a size that is limited to correspond to a size of a welding area of a plurality of plastic components and is made from a material that absorbs a laser beam and generates heat, and which generates heat of a temperature that is equal to or greater than a melting temperature of the plastic components; a laser beam irradiation unit for converging a laser beam to be transmitted through the plurality of plastic components, and irradiating the laser beam toward the heat generation portion through the plurality of plastic components; and a welding controller for causing a laser beam to be irradiated at the heat generation portion using the laser beam irradiation unit to thereby cause the heat generation portion to generate heat, and welding abutting faces of a welding area of the plurality of plastic components with heat that is generated.

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Номер записи: 49
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Heat-Sealing Apparatus and Method for Forming Composite Heat Seal Structure

Номер: US20200108566A1
Автор: Kazuo Hishinuma
Принадлежит: Individual

A heat-sealing apparatus for forming a composite heat seal structure, includes a belt conveying, heating and press bonding portion configured to convey and heat a heat seal material to form a band-shaped peelable seal, and a die roll press bonding portion configured to add a linear peelable seal to the band-shaped peelable seal in a longitudinal direction of the band-shaped peelable seal for forming the composite heat seal structure.

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Номер записи: 50
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Production of collapsible pouches

Номер: US20220266542A1
Автор: Abel Sáez López, Johannes Wilhelmus Van Tuil, Jordi CANADA CODINA, Jordi VIDAL CAMPS, Juan ROJAS SEGURA, Laurens Last
Принадлежит: Bossar Holding BV, Scholle IPN IP BV

The present invention relates to a production machine for the production of collapsible pouches, which comprises an impulse sealing device with a first jaw and a second jaw for contacting bottom regions of walls of the pouches. Each jaw comprises a susceptor element comprising electrically conductive material, having a front surface that is at least shaped as an inverted T for sealing side edges and at least a portion of bottom edges of two adjacent interconnected pouches. Each jaw comprises an inductor which is electrically insulated from the respective susceptor element. The machine comprises a high frequency electric current source, which is connected to the inductors. At least one of the jaws comprises a cooling device for cooling down the respective inductor and susceptor element. The machine is configured so that, in an impulse sealing cycle for sealing the bottom regions of the pouch walls, the electric current source is operated to temporarily feed a high frequency electric current to the inductors, thereby generating a high frequency electromagnetic field with the inductors. The high frequency electromagnetic field induces eddy currents in the respective susceptor element generating an impulse of heat that is emitted by the susceptor element, which impulses of heat seal the bottom regions of the pouch walls to each other.

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Номер записи: 51
02-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOULDED PART ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION DEVICE

Номер: US20190126563A1
Автор: HEMKER Daniel, HUES Patrick, Kramer Dirk, Marten Andreas
Принадлежит:

The application relates to a method for producing a moulded part assembly from a first plastic moulded part and a second plastic moulded part by means of laser welding, wherein the first plastic moulded part consists at least partially of a first material and the second plastic moulded part consists at least partially of a second material that can be welded to the first material, wherein a welding region of the second plastic moulded part is arranged in a stepped receiving means of the first plastic moulded part, or vice versa. According to the invention, during the laser welding, the first plastic moulded part and the second plastic moulded part are to be shifted onto one another in a shifting direction. The invention also relates to a production device for producing a moulded part assembly. 1. A method for producing a molded part assembly from a first plastic molded part and from a second plastic molded part by laser welding , wherein the first plastic molded part consists at least partially of a first material and the second plastic molded part consists at least partially of a second material which can be welded to the first material , wherein a welding region of the second plastic molded part is arranged in a stepped receiving means of the first plastic molded part or vice versa , wherein the plastic molded parts are present as a fluid line element , that a first welding surface of the first plastic molded part which welding surface is located at least with a partial surface in the first rotational surface and faces the second plastic molded part is formed in the receiving means , and a front-side , second welding surface located in the second rotational surface and facing the first plastic molded part is formed on the second plastic molded part , and that the first plastic molded part and the second plastic molded part are shifted onto one another in the shifting direction during the laser welding , wherein the first welding surface and the second welding ...

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Номер записи: 52
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Industrial fabric and method of welding seam area using ultrasonic welding

Номер: US20160138221A1
Автор: James P. Mastin, Jennifer L. Rademan, Joseph P. Botelho, Victor P. Laskorski
Принадлежит: Albany International Corp

The invention relates to ultrasonic welding of industrial fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to methods for ultrasonically welding the seam area of industrial fabrics using a textured horn and/or anvil. The fabric edges are overlapped as woven or one or both edges can have some warp or weft yarns raveled out. The method involves ultrasonically bonding the overlapped fabric edges, reducing the caliper of the two stacked edges to match the body caliper of the fabric itself. The bonded area can then be perforated using laser or other mechanical means to produce a seam having the same woven texture and permeability (air and/or water) as the body of the fabric.

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Номер записи: 53
17-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF USING ULTRASONIC VIBRATION TO SECURE BODY TISSUE

Номер: US20180133974A1
Автор: Bonutti Peter M., Cremens Matthew J., Ruholl Kevin
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A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition with each other and held in place by cooperation between the suture and the suture retainer. The suture retainer may include one or more portions between which the suture extends. The suture retainer may include sections which have surface areas which are bonded together. If desired, the suture may be wrapped around one of the sections of the suture retainer. The suture retainer may be formed with a recess in which the suture is received. If desired, the suture retainer may be omitted and the sections of the suture bonded to each other. 1. A method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure body tissue , the method comprising:moving a leading end portion of a fastener into engagement with body tissue; and applying ultrasonic vibratory energy to the fastener to heat material forming the fastenersuch that the material becomes moldable and flows when subjected to pressure,wherein compressive force is applied during the application of the ultrasonic vibratory energy.2. The method of wherein the ultrasonic vibratory energy is between 20 and 70 kilohertz.3. The method of wherein the ultrasonic vibratory energy is applied for a period of time between 0.25 and 1.0 seconds.4. The method of further comprising the step of maintaining the compressive force after interruption of the ultrasonic vibration.5. The method of wherein the compressive force is maintained for a predetermined amount of time sufficient to allow the material of the fastener to cool.6. The method of wherein the compressive force is applied for 1.0 seconds after interruption of the ultrasonic vibratory energy.7. The method of wherein the material is a polymer.8. The method of wherein the polymer is a biodegradable.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 54
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Thermoplastic Non-Woven Textile Elements

Номер: US20160145783A1
Автор: Bhupesh Dua, Karen Hawkinson
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile.

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Номер записи: 55
24-05-2018 дата публикации

Method of bonding substrates, microchip and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20180141280A1
Автор: Fumitoshi Takemoto, Kenichi Hirose, Motohiro Sakai, Shinji Suzuki
Принадлежит: Ushio Denki KK

Disclosed herein is a method of bonding substrates, a microchip, and a method of manufacturing the microchip capable of joining two substrates in a higher adhered state even when at least one of the substrate has a warpage or a roll. A method of bonding a first substrate and a second substrate each of which is made of glass or a resin comprises: a surface activating step for activating each of joining surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate; and a pressurizing step for pressurizing the first substrate and the second substrate in a state that the first substrate and the second substrate are stacked such that respective joining surfaces contact each other. The joining surface of the first substrate and/or the joining surface of the second substrate are constituted with a plurality of joining regions segmented to be separate from one another by a segmenting recessed portion.

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Номер записи: 56
04-06-2015 дата публикации

Methods of bonding and articles formed thereby

Номер: US20150152373A1
Автор: Scott Matthew Bennett
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A method of bonding a polymer film to a mating part, including: placing a mating part in a nest; contacting the polymer film and the mating part; heating a die including a thermally conductive silicone to a temperature at or above a glass transition temperature of the polymer film, the mating part, or both; actuating the die onto the polymer film, wherein the thermally conductive silicone contacts the polymer film and bonds the polymer film to the mating part to form a bonded article; and actuating the die away from the polymer film.

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Номер записи: 57
15-09-2022 дата публикации

Rotary to linear actuator

Номер: US20220290743A1
Автор: Archie W. Sutton
Принадлежит: Proseal UK Ltd

A rotary to linear actuator, comprises a drive crankarm that rotates in a first axis of rotation; a first and second gearset connected to the drive crankarm through a second crankarm; and a piston captured between the first gearset and the second gear set, wherein the first and second gearsets rotate a crankarm connected to one end of the piston, wherein the piston is caused to move linearly upon rotation of the crankarm.

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Номер записи: 58
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Weather strip, weather strip joining die set, and weather strip manufacturing method

Номер: US20160159210A1
Автор: Andrè LAVALIÈRE, Jorn VAN DER STAP
Принадлежит: Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd

A weather strip is formed by joining a first sealing body, a second sealing body, and a resin joint portion, which is arranged between the sealing bodies, to each other. The resin joint portion includes a rib portion, which has a shape that bulges outward from between the opposed faces of the first sealing body and the second sealing body. The rib portion has a shape to be joined to the outer surface of the end of the first sealing body and the outer surface of the end of the second sealing body and to extend along the joined parts of the first sealing body and the second sealing body.

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Номер записи: 59
07-06-2018 дата публикации

Device for vacuum packaging, particularly of food products

Номер: US20180155072A1
Автор: Mauro Scolaro
Принадлежит: Blu Pack di Scolaro Mauro, EXTRU SA

A packaging device, particularly for packaging trays containing food products or technical materials in a controlled atmosphere and by means of a film of plastic material, comprising an upper chamber and a lower chamber, which can be fastened by mutually superimposing them and are each provided internally with a plurality of heat-sealing and/or cutting and/or die-cutting elements arranged concentrically, the lower chamber being provided centrally with a plurality of supporting elements for a tray.

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Номер записи: 60
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Ir tube sealer and methods sealing a tube

Номер: US20160167289A1
Автор: Anthony P. Pagliaro, Bryan CASSIDAY, Jason B. CHAPMAN, Sridhar K. Siddhamalli
Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corp

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an IR tube sealing device and method of sealing a polymer tube with infrared energy. In particular embodiments, the IR tube sealing device can be a portable, hand-held device adapted to receive and compress a polymer tube, and produce and direct infrared energy toward the compressed polymer tube to quickly form a permanent aseptic seal.

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Номер записи: 61
24-06-2021 дата публикации

BATTERY CELL AND EXTERIOR PACKAGING MATERIAL

Номер: US20210194082A1
Автор: Hatta Kazuhito, Shibuya Mashio
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A method of forming a package is provided and includes providing two laminate edge portions of the package, each of which includes a foil layer between first and second resin layers; and welding together the respective first resin layers at a first position spaced apart from the edges while not welding the respective first resin layers at the edges, wherein the edge portions include edges from which electrode terminals extend such that portions of the electrode terminals are exposed beyond the edges, and wherein the edge portions are between a sealing portion and exposed portions of positive and negative electrode terminals. 1. (canceled)2. A battery comprising:a cell; andan exterior packaging material enclosing at least a portion of the cell; whereinthe exterior packaging material includes an exterior layer, a metal layer, an interior layer, a first portion, and a second portion; and{'b': '1', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': t×', 'p×', 't', 't×, '2−2+5<1<2−5 (μm).'}, 'when a thickness of the interior layer in the first portion is p, a thickness of the first portion is t, and a thickness of the second portion is t, a following equation is satisfied3. The battery according to claim 2 , wherein the first portion is non-welded and the second portion is welded.4. The battery according to claim 3 , wherein an edge portion of the exterior packaging material is a non-compressed portion that has not been direct-welded.5. The battery according to claim 4 , wherein a thickness of a welded layer defined by the interior layer in the second portion increases towards an end portion of the welded layer.6. The battery according to claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the welded layer in the second portion is greater than 5 μm.7. The battery according to claim 6 , further comprising an electrode terminal coated with a sealant; andthe electrode terminal and the sealant extend outside the non-compressed portion of the exterior packaging material that has not been direct-welded.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-06-2018 дата публикации

Thermoplastic frictional connector

Номер: US20180169958A1
Автор: Ingo Krausser, Mirko Becker, Steffen Lorenz
Принадлежит: Ejot GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a method for producing a component bond ( 70, 140 ) comprising: a fastening structure ( 60, 160 ) that has at least one component layer ( 60 A, 60 a ; 160 a, 160 b ); and a thermoplastic connecting element ( 10, 110 ) having a head ( 12, 112 ) and a shank ( 14, 114 ), in which method the connecting element ( 10, 110 ) is driven into the fastening structure ( 60, 160 ) under pressure whilst rotating, such that the shank ( 14, 114 ) penetrates the fastening structure ( 60, 160 ). The connecting element ( 10, 110 ), after penetrating the fastening structure ( 60, 160 ), is converted by friction into a softened, free-flowing state in a die ( 44, 144 ) which is placed against the fastening structure ( 60, 160 ) in the opposite direction to the driving direction, resulting in a thicker section ( 22, 22 ) that extends beyond the radial extent of some sections of the shank ( 14, 114 ). The fastening structure ( 60, 160 ) is thus interlockingly held between the head ( 12, 112 ) and the thicker section ( 22, 122 ).

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Номер записи: 63
21-06-2018 дата публикации

Pedestal-Mounted Ultrasonic Welding Device

Номер: US20180170598A1
Автор: Hull Gordon
Принадлежит:

The sonotrode and anvil of Applicant's issued U.S. Pat. No. 8,376,016, for advanced ultrasonic welding of work pieces, are readily incorporated into new form-fill-seal machines, but existing machines with heat-seal stations pose difficult problems for swapping of the sealing packages. Kits enabling heat station replacement with the Applicant's patented sonotrode and anvil include: a housing; a rail fixed thereto; anvil and sonotrode support members; and a parallel gripper. Each of the anvil and sonotrode support members is slidably attached to the rail(s) and are also connected to a respective piston of the gripper, permitting actuation of each through cycling of the gripper pistons. The improved sonotrode/anvil combination each include corresponding pluralities of energy directors arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern that produces narrower weld regions, which exhibit greater durability, permitting use of less packaging material. 1. An ultrasonic welding device , for use in ultrasonic welding of a pouch at a sealing station of a form-fill-seal machine , said ultrasonic welding device comprising:a housing;a parallel gripper secured to a portion of said housing;a linear rail fixedly secured to a portion of said housing;an anvil support member, said anvil support member slidably received upon at least a portion of said linear rail, said anvil support member connected to a first piston of said parallel gripper; said anvil support member configured to secure an anvil thereto;a sonotrode support member, said sonotrode support member slidably received upon at least a portion of said linear rail, said sonotrode support member connected to a second piston of said parallel gripper; said sonotrode support member configured to secure a sonotrode thereto;wherein said first and second pistons of said parallel gripper are configured to cause respective translation of said anvil support member and said sonotrode support member, relative to said housing, from a first ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-05-2020 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE CONTAINER WITH FITMENT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20200165015A1
Автор: Franca Marcos Pini, Pereira Bruno Rufato, Wilkes Kenneth R.
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A flexible container is provided. The flexible container includes four panels. The four panels form (i) a body portion; (ii) a neck portion, and a flare portion that extends from the neck portion; (iii) a tapered transition portion between the body portion and the neck portion; and (iv) the neck portion has a reduced width. The flare portion has an expanded end. The width of the flare portion gradually increases from the neck portion to the expanded end. 111-. (canceled)12. A process comprising: (i) a body portion,', '(ii) a neck portion,', '(iii) a tapered transition portion between the body portion and the neck portion,', '(iv) the neck portion having a reduced width,, 'A) providing a flexible container with four panels, the four panels forming'}(B) adding, through the neck portion, a flowable substance into the container interior; and(C) sealing the neck portion.13. The process of comprising heat sealing the neck portion.1411. The process of claim wherein the flexible container comprises a flare portion having an expanded end claim 12 , the width of the flare portion gradually increases from the neck portion to the flare portion expanded end; andsealing the flare portion.1511. The flexible container of claim comprising opening the seal and re-sealing the seal. The present disclosure is directed to a flexible container for dispensing a flowable material and a process for producing the flexible container.Known are flexible containers with a gusseted body section. These gusseted flexible containers are currently produced using flexible films which are folded to form gussets and heat sealed in a perimeter shape. The gusseted body section opens to form a flexible container with a square cross section or a rectangular cross section. The gussets are terminated at the bottom of the container to form a substantially flat base, providing stability when the container is partially or wholly filled. The gussets are also terminated at the top of the container to form an open ...

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Номер записи: 65
13-06-2019 дата публикации

SEALING TOOL AND SEALED PACKAGE

Номер: US20190177021A1
Автор: Beeri Roy, SALANT Asaf, Stolov Alexander, Tulchinski Dani
Принадлежит: HP INDIGO B.V.

A sealing tool for sealing a flexible packaging material comprises a first jaw including a first jaw surface and a second jaw including a second jaw surface with the respective jaw surfaces arranged opposite to each other. The first jaw surface includes a groove and the second jaw surface includes a ridge and wherein the groove on the first jaw surface and the ridge on the second jaw surface are designed to mate with each other when the jaw surfaces are moved towards each other. The groove on the first jaw surface has a groove bottom featuring a curved cross-section and the ridge has a ridge top featuring a curved cross-section. 1. A sealing tool for sealing a flexible packaging material , the sealing tool comprisinga first jaw including a first jaw surface and a second jaw including a second jaw surface with the respective jaw surfaces arranged opposite to each other,wherein the first jaw surface includes a groove and the second jaw surface includes a ridge and wherein the groove on the first jaw surface and the ridge on the second jaw surface are designed to mate with each other when the jaw surfaces are moved towards each other, andwherein the groove on the first jaw surface has a groove bottom featuring a curved cross-section and the ridge has a ridge top featuring a curved cross-section.2. The sealing tool of wherein the curved cross-section of the groove and the curved cross-section of the ridge have the same or about the same radius of curvature.3. The sealing tool of claim 2 , wherein the curved cross-section of the groove and the curved cross-section of the ridge have a radius of curvature of about 0.5 to 2 mm.4. The sealing tool of claim 2 , wherein the first jaw surface includes a plurality of grooves and the second jaw surface includes a corresponding plurality of ridges claim 2 , wherein a depth of the grooves corresponds to a height of the ridges; andwherein a pitch of the grooves corresponds to a pitch of the ridges.5. The sealing tool of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-06-2020 дата публикации

COMPOSITE RIVET BLANK AND INSTALLATION THEREOF

Номер: US20200171758A1
Автор: HOSTE Didier, LABERGE LEBEL Louis, LANDRY Alain, TRUDEAU Paul
Принадлежит:

Composite fasteners, associated blanks and also methods and apparatus for the installation of such fasteners are disclosed. An exemplary composite rivet disclosed comprises an elongated body including braided reinforcement fibers embedded inside the body and supported in a matrix material. Also disclosed are structural assemblies comprising composite fasteners and panels or other parts comprising composite and/or other materials. 145.-. (canceled)46. An apparatus for installing a composite rivet , the apparatus comprising:a first finishing member configured to be positioned on a first side of a part into which a composite rivet blank has been inserted and finish a first end of the blank by applying pressure to the first end of the blank;a second finishing member configured to be positioned on a second side of a part into which the blank has been positioned and finish a second end of the blank by applying pressure to the second end of the blank; anda heating element configured to heat the blank to a temperature sufficient to permit thermoforming of the first end and second end of the blank via the first finishing member and the second finishing member.47. The apparatus as defined in claim 46 , wherein the heating element is configured to heat the blank when the blank is outside of the part.48. The apparatus as defined in claim 46 , wherein the heating element is thermally coupled to at least one of the first finishing member and the second finishing member to cause heating of the blank via the at least one of the first finishing member and the second finishing member.49. The apparatus as defined in claim 46 , wherein at least one of the first finishing member and second finishing member comprises a fiber anchoring feature configured to at least partially control deformation of reinforcement fibers in the blank during thermoforming of the at least one associated first end and second end of the blank.50. The apparatus as defined in claim 49 , wherein the fiber ...

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Номер записи: 67
15-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEALING GAS IN A GAS COMPARTMENT-EQUIPPED BAG

Номер: US20210213699A1
Автор: HONDA Yasuyuki, TONOZUKA Hiromasa
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A method and device for sealing gas in a gas compartment-equipped bag, in which pressurized gas discharge outlets are provided in the distal ends of a horn and an anvil of an ultrasonic sealing device, and such horn and anvil used for ultrasonic sealing are also used as gas-discharging nozzles. The distal ends of the horn and the anvil are placed against a cutout of a gas compartment of a bag, a gas is discharged into the gas compartment from the discharge outlets, the films surrounding the cutout are being clamped by the horn and the anvil while gas discharging is in progress, and then the gas compartment is ultrasonically sealed by the horn and the anvil to trap the gas inside. 1. A method for sealing gas in a bag , the method comprising:intermittently conveying, by a bag conveyance device, a plurality of gas compartment-equipped bags along a predetermined conveyance path to a filling position to be filled and sealed by an ultrasonic filing and sealing device, wherein the gas compartment-equipped bags include a gas compartment and a gas intake opening, and wherein the gas intake opening is formed in films of a gas introduction portion of the gas compartment on both sides of the gas introduction portion; moving, a horn and an anvil of the ultrasonic filing and sealing device from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the horn defines a first gas passage having a first inlet configured to be coupled to a pressurized gas supply source and defines a first outlet configured to provide first gas received from the pressurized gas supply source to a particular gas intake opening of the particular gas compartment-equipped bag, and wherein the anvil is disposed opposite the horn and defines a second gas passage having a second inlet configured to be coupled to the pressurized gas supply source and defines a second outlet configured to provide second gas received from the pressurized gas supply source to the particular gas intake opening, wherein the anvil ...

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Номер записи: 68
11-06-2020 дата публикации

CONTROLLING DIRECTION AND MAGNITUDE OF WELD FORCE VECTOR DURING A PLASTIC WELDING OPERATION

Номер: US20200180230A1
Автор: Holtkamp Christian Peter, NOVAKOVIC BORIS, Pupovac Rade, Touesnard Zachary
Принадлежит:

A plastic welding machine for welding plastic parts together is capable of controlling the weld force vector in both magnitude and direction. 1. A plastic welding machine for welding plastic parts together , the plastic welding machine comprising:an upper platen and a lower platen which are relatively moveable on a frame toward and away from each other in a direction parallel with a main axis;a slide assembly comprising a base plate which is disposed against a surface of one of the upper and lower platens opposite the other of the upper and lower platens and which is fastened to the one of the upper and lower platens;a first tooling half which is mounted on the other of the upper and lower platens and comprises a fixture in which a first plastic part can be fixtured for welding;the slide assembly comprising a tooling plate which faces the other of the upper and lower platens and which is movable relative to the base plate in a direction lying in a plane which is transverse to the main axis;a second tooling half which is mounted on the tooling plate for movement with the tooling plate and which comprises a fixture in which a second plastic part can be fixtured for welding to the first plastic part;and the slide assembly comprising an actuator which is operable to move the tooling plate relative to the base plate in the direction lying in the plane which is transverse to the main axis.2. The plastic welding machine as set forth in in which the tooling plate is movable relative to the base plate in a direction lying in a plane which is perpendicular to the main axis.3. The plastic welding machine as set forth in in which the actuator comprises a ball screw which is mounted on the base plate for rotation about an axis which is parallel with the direction in which the tooling plate is movable relative to the base plate claim 2 , an electric-operated servo motor which is operable to rotate the ball screw claim 2 , a housing which is fastened to the tooling plate claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 69
13-07-2017 дата публикации

YARNS, THREADS, AND TEXTILES INCORPORATING A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MATERIAL

Номер: US20170196303A1
Автор: Davis Carrie L., Dua Bhupesh
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a midsole formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane; andan outsole formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane;wherein at least 60% of a combined mass of the sole structure is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole and the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein substantially all of the combined mass of the sole structure is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole and the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein a polymeric component of the thermoplastic polymer material of the midsole consists essentially of the thermoplastic polyurethane claim 1 , and a polymeric component of the thermoplastic polymer material of the outsole consists essentially of the thermoplastic polyurethane.4. An article of footwear comprising:an upper formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane; anda sole structure formed of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane;wherein at least 60% of a combined mass of the article of footwear is formed of the thermoplastic polymer material of the upper and the ...

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Номер записи: 70
30-07-2015 дата публикации

Apparatuses and methods for producing containers

Номер: US20150210030A1
Автор: Alberto Bartoli, Andrea Bartoli
Принадлежит: Sarong Spa

The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements.

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Номер записи: 71
20-07-2017 дата публикации

Apparatuses and Methods For Seaming Substrates

Номер: US20170202712A1
Автор: Blessing Horst, Jackels Hans Adolf, SCHNEIDER Uwe
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for joining substrate portions includes substrate portions being positioned such that the substrate portions overlap at an overlap area. The substrate portions each have a melting temperature and an outer surface. A fluid is heated to a temperature sufficient to at least partially melt the substrate portions. A jet of the heated fluid is directed from a fluid orifice onto the substrate portions at the overlap area. The heated fluid penetrates at least one of the outer surfaces of the substrate portions. The substrate portions are at least partially melted using the heated fluid. The substrate portions are compressed using a pressure applying surface adjacent the fluid orifice to join the substrate portions together at the overlap area. 1. An apparatus for forming a seam , the apparatus comprising:a forming cylinder rotatable about an axis of rotation;a fluid orifice defined by a portion of the forming cylinder;a pressure applying member extending radially outward from the forming cylinder;a fluid outlet extending through the pressure applying member;an anvil cylinder adjacent the forming cylinder, wherein the anvil cylinder is rotatable about an axis of rotation;a nip formed between the pressure applying member and the anvil cylinder;a heating device configured to heat a fluid to a temperature sufficient to at least partially melt at least one of a first substrate and a second substrate;a jet of the heated fluid directed through the fluid orifice;wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are configured to advance in a machine direction between the forming cylinder and the anvil cylinder;wherein the first substrate is positioned between the fluid orifice and the second substrate;wherein the first substrate and the fluid orifice are separated by a distance Y;wherein the pressure applying member is configured to maintain the separation distance between the substrate and the fluid orifice;wherein the jet of heated fluid is directed onto an ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-07-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for bonding separators in electrical devices

Номер: US20160211544A1
Автор: Takahiro Yanagi
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

An apparatus for bonding separators in electrical devices the separators to each other so as to sandwich an electrode, includes a transmission unit configured to generate ultrasonic oscillations, an amplifier unit configured to amplify the generated oscillations, an abutting part configured to apply the amplified oscillations to the separators so as to bond the separators to each other, and separator conveyance units configured to convey the separators to a bonding position where the abutting part bonds the pair of separators to each other, the transmission unit, the amplifier unit, and the abutting part are laid out parallel to a direction in which the separators are conveyed.

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Номер записи: 73
09-10-2014 дата публикации

Method of preparing a pipe for joining to another pipe

Номер: US20140299258A1
Автор: James Francis Darcy
Принадлежит: Murphy Pipe & Civil IP Pty Ltd

A method of preparing a pipe for joining to another pipe, the method including the steps of fixing a cutting tool to one side of a fusion welding machine; fixing a pipe to an other side of the welding machine; moving the cutting tool with respect to the pipe so that the cutting tool engages an internal wall of the pipe to thereby cut the internal wall of the pipe, preparing the pipe for joining to another pipe.

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Номер записи: 74
03-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CAPSULES

Номер: US20170217609A1
Автор: Delhaye David
Принадлежит: POLYTEK INNOVATIONS

Manufacturing capsules, comprising preparing a first and a second capsule element, at least the first element containing a cavity, each element, being provided with a peripheral ring, bringing the elements together, so that the rings are superimposed, placing the two elements between a sonotrode and an anvil, the anvil containing an anvil recess and a striking surface, surrounding the anvil recess, the sonotrode including a sonotrode recess, with the same cross-section as the anvil recess, and a working surface surrounding the sonotrode recess, wherein the striking and working surfaces are configures to come into contact with each other on a working area, extending around the recesses, clamping the rings between the working surface and the striking surface by the proximity of a sonotrode and the anvil, activating the sonotrode and directing the ultrasound towards the anvil, whilst maintaining the clamping action, wherein the rings are detached from the capsule. 1. A method for the manufacture of capsules , comprising:a) a preparation stage including the preparation of a first and a second capsule element formed from thermoplastic material, at least the first element containing a cavity, each element, being provided with a peripheral ring,b) a stage during which the first and the second elements are brought together, so that the rings are superimposed,c) a placement stage, for the placement of the set of the two elements between a sonotrode and an anvil, the anvil containing an anvil recess and a striking surface, surrounding the anvil recess, the sonotrode including a sonotrode recess, with the same cross-section as the anvil recess, and a working surface surrounding the sonotrode recess, wherein The striking and working surfaces are configured to come into contact with each other on a working area, extending around the recesses, the area having a width of between 0.05 and 1 mm,d) a clamping stage, during which the rings are clamped between the working surface and ...

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Номер записи: 75
20-08-2015 дата публикации

Container of thermoplastic material

Номер: US20150232227A1
Автор: Christoph Mehren, Deniz Bienhüls, Dirk Eulitz, Gerd Wolter, Harald Lorenz, Klaus Gebert, Matthias Borchert, Robert Löwer, Timo Kramer
Принадлежит: Kautex Textron GmbH and Co KG

An article enclosing at least one built-in fitment component in the form of a hollow body of thermoplastic material. The hollow body is preferably in the form of a fuel tank. The built-in fitment component is pressed against the inside wall of the article while still plastic so that the plastic material of the hollow body penetrates through at least one recess or opening of the built-in fitment component and flows therebehind.

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Номер записи: 76
09-08-2018 дата публикации

Plastic Bag Making Apparatus

Номер: US20180222141A1
Автор: Totani Mikio
Принадлежит:

In an apparatus for successively making plastic bags, a laser beam irradiator irradiates laser beam onto webs of panel material and a body of zipper material to heat and melt the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material with the laser beam. The webs of panel material and the body of zipper material are fed intermittently at a speed predetermined to be changed by time. The irradiator is controlled on a feedforward control basis for the laser beam to be regulated in amount, the amount being calculated from the speed predetermined, to obtain a calculated value of amount. The laser beam is regulated in accordance with the calculated value to heat and melt the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material uniformly irrespective of the speed being changed. 18-. (canceled)9. A method of successively making plastic bags , comprising:preparing a pair of rollers opposed to each other;preparing a feeding device by which two webs of panel material are superposed with each other, a body of zipper material being inserted between the webs of panel material to extend longitudinally of the webs of panel material, the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material being fed longitudinally thereof to be directed to, sandwiched between, and pressurized by, the rollers;preparing a laser beam irradiator irradiating a laser beam onto the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material at a position upstream of the rollers when the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material are fed longitudinally thereof, to heat and melt the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material with the laser beam, the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material being welded to each other when being pressurized by the rollers;preparing a control device connected to the feeding device and the irradiator;making the feeding device controlled by the control device so that the webs of panel material and the body of zipper material are fed ...

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Номер записи: 77
09-08-2018 дата публикации

PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING MOISTURE SENSOR

Номер: US20180222619A1
Автор: Botzenhardt Claus, Ehrmann Elmar, Enderle Tobias, Felch Florian, Holderied Thomas
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller SE & CO. KG

A packaging machine, comprising a control unit, at least one measurement device and a plurality of work units for different processes. One of the work units is designed as a sealing station which comprises at least one moisture sensor designed as the measurement device which is functionally connected to the control unit and is designed to detect moisture within the sealing station as a time-dependent measured variable during a program sequence of the sealing station. The program sequence may comprise an evacuation process, wherein the control unit is designed to calculate a rate of change in the moisture during the evacuation process of the sealing station. The control unit may abort the evacuation process performed on the sealing station, based on the rate of change, before reaching a target vacuum pressure within the sealing station, immediately or after a specified delay time elapses. 1. A packaging machine comprising:a control unit;at least one measurement device; anda plurality of work units for different processes;wherein the control unit is functionally connected to the plurality of work units and to the at least one measurement device,wherein the measurement device is configured to detect actual process values at one of the work units and forward same to the control unit in order to monitor a process status at said one of the work units;wherein the control unit is designed to produce a program sequence in a self-controlled manner for each of the plurality of work units and/or in a coordinated manner with respect to the plurality of work units by comparing the actual process values forwarded to the control unit from each measurement device with corresponding target process values from a storage unit connected to the control unit, and each work unit of the plurality of work units functions on the basis of the actual process values detected at the work unit and/or in a coordinated manner according to the program sequence;wherein one of the plurality of work ...

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Номер записи: 78
17-08-2017 дата публикации

Retrofit of a Form-Fill-Seal Machine Heat Station with an Advanced Ultrasonic Welding Kit

Номер: US20170232661A1
Автор: Hull Gordon
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA, Inc.

Advanced ultrasonic welding components of Applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 8,376,016 are readily incorporated into new form-fill-seal machines, but owners of existing machines utilizing heat-seal stations were unsuccessful at swapping the sealing packages. Retrofit kits to a replace heat sealing stations with an advanced ultrasonic sonotrode and anvil comprise: a housing; a linear rail fixed thereto; first and second bearing carriages being slidable upon the rail; and first and second fluidic muscles. Each of the fluidic muscles is mounted with a first end fixed to a respective housing wall, and a second end fixed to a respective bearing carriage, permitting actuation of each carriage through pressurization/depressurization of the muscles. The advanced anvil and sonotrode may be secured to respective carriages. In-line arrangements of anvil/sonotrode, bearing carriages, the first fluidic and second fluidic muscles provides a narrow profile, permitting side-by-side kit installations for retrofits accomplishing duplex sealing on a horizontal machine. 1. An ultrasonic scaling station , for use in supporting an anvil and sonotrode of an ultrasonic welding stack of a form-fill-seal machine , said ultrasonic sealing station comprising:a housing;a linear rail with a portion of said linear rail fixedly secured to a portion of said housing;a first bearing carriage slidably received upon said linear rail;a second bearing carriage slidably received upon said linear rail;a first fluidic muscle;a second fluidic muscle;wherein said first fluidic muscle is configured with a first end secured to a portion of said housing and with a second end secured to said first bearing carriage; said first bearing carriage configured to fixedly secure an anvil thereto;wherein said second fluidic muscle is configured with a first end secured to a portion of said housing and with a second end secured to said second bearing carriage; said second bearing carriage configured to fixedly secure a sonotrode ...

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Номер записи: 79
17-08-2017 дата публикации

Package Formed with a Stepped Sonotrode/Anvil Combination Having Energy Director Grids for Narrow Ultrasonic Welds of Improved Durability

Номер: US20170233123A1
Автор: Hull Gordon
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA Inc.

A sonotrode and anvil are adapted for ultrasonic welding of work pieces, to produce a narrower weld region that exhibits greater durability, permitting use of less material per package. The horn-to-anvil contact is through a plurality of energy directors arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern to be capable of distributed vibration-transmissive contact. The energy directors include a series of plateau surfaces regularly spaced apart in a first direction, and in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, to form the grid pattern. The energy directors of the horn are configured to interlock with the energy directors of the anvil. The rectangular-shaped plateaus are spaced apart by angled side-surfaces that form valleys. A stepped transition to a corresponding region of reduced height for the energy directors of the sonotrode and anvil may form a cosmetic seal region with a lesser integrity, in addition to the main barrier seal. 1. A package formed using an ultrasonic sealing process to produce a narrow weld region that exhibits greater durability , to permit use of less material per package , said package comprising:a thin film, said thin film folded to have one or more sets of overlapped edges at a seam; anda weld at each of said one or more overlapped edges to form and seal said seam to create a sealed cavity; each said weld at said one or more overlapped edges comprising a selective three-dimensional grid pattern, said selective three-dimensional grid pattern formed by a coordinated plurality of energy directors on each of a sonotrode and an anvil, the energy directors of the sonotrode and anvil each having a rectangular plateau surface and four angled side surfaces configured to interlock to selectively deform and increase a total surface area of the thin film at the weld when sandwiched between the energy directors of the sonotrode and anvil, and subjected to vibration-transmissive contact during a weld process, to form said three- ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Sonotrode and Anvil Energy Director Grids for Narrow/Complex Ultrasonic Welds of Improved Durability

Номер: US20160244194A9
Автор: Gordon Hull
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA Inc

A specially designed sonotrode and anvil are adapted to be used in combination for ultrasonic welding of work pieces, to produce a narrower weld region, but one exhibiting greater durability, thereby permitting use of less packaging material. The contact surfaces comprise a surface of the anvil having a plurality of energy directors, where the plurality of energy directors are arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern to be capable of distributed vibration-transmissive contact. The energy directors may comprise a series of plateau surfaces being regularly spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, to form the grid pattern. The rectangular-shaped plateaus may be spaced apart by valleys. Engagement of the energy directors of the anvil with the corresponding surface of the sonotrode may cause minor elastic deformation of work pieces positioned therebetween prior to ultrasonic welding.

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Номер записи: 81
01-08-2019 дата публикации

Spout Mounting Method

Номер: US20190233190A1
Автор: Totani Mikio
Принадлежит:

A spout is mounted on a plastic film being longitudinally and intermittently fed. The plastic film is punched by a punch blade to form an aperture. A carriage is moved for a distance corresponding to a space between the punch blade and a seal head and between a punch receiver and a seal receiver. The spout is inserted into the aperture. The spout and the plastic film are heat sealed with each other by the seal head. 14-. (canceled)5. A method of mounting a spout on a plastic film , the method comprising:feeding, and then stopping, the plastic film between a punch blade and a punch receiver that are disposed in mutual alignment with each other at a first position at opposite sides of the plastic film;mounting a seal head and a seal receiver in mutual alignment with each other at a second position at opposite sides of the plastic film, the second position being spaced apart from the first position by a predetermined distance;moving at least one of the punch blade and the punch receiver relative to, and toward, each other to punch an aperture in the plastic film at the first position, while the plastic film is stopped;feeding the spout to the seal receiver;jointly moving the seal head, the seal receiver and the spout through said predetermined distance to the first position overlying the aperture, while the plastic film is stopped;moving the seal receiver and the spout toward the plastic film to insert the spout into the aperture at the first position, while the plastic film is stopped; andmoving the seal head toward the plastic film to seal the inserted spout in the aperture at the first position, while the plastic film is stopped.6. The method of claim 5 , and configuring the punch blade with a leading end having a toothed edge.7. The method of claim 5 , and configuring the punch receiver with a hollow interior claim 5 , and removing waste created when the aperture is punched through the hollow interior.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the punch blade claim 5 , the ...

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Номер записи: 82
09-09-2021 дата публикации

SEALING BODY

Номер: US20210276755A1
Автор: BACH Sascha, Stein Marcus
Принадлежит: WATTTRON GMBH

The invention relates to a sealing body, where heat-producing elements of a heating element are contacted from the rear side thereof. Other aspects relate to a sealing body where the site of the heat production and the site of the heat dissipation (i.e. the point of action) are as close to each other as possible. Other aspects relate to a sealing body comprising a heat element with a built-in temperature sensor. Other aspects relate to a sealing body with a defined sealing contour. Other aspects relate to a sealing body having a three-dimensionally structured contact surface. Other aspects relate to a sealing body with a circular, annular, or strip-type heat element. Other aspects relate to a sealing body with built-in electronic circuits. Other aspects relate to a sealing body that can cool the heating element as required. Other aspects relate to a sealing body that can suck up the material to be welded. 1. A sealing body for thermally bonding thermoplastic materials , comprising a heating element which has a flat carrier substrate with a front side and a rear side , which consists of an electrically non-conductive ceramic material , on the front side of which , at least one heat conductor is arranged , which is electrically contacted from the rear side of the carrier substrate through the support substrate.2. The sealing body of claim 1 , in which at least one sensor conductor for temperature measurement is arranged on the front side of the carrier substrate.3. The sealing body of claim 1 , in which at least one heat conductor or/and the at least one sensor conductor is manufactured by thick-film pressure technology.4. The sealing body of claim 3 , in which the at least one heat conductor or/and the at least one sensor conductor consists of an electrically conductive ceramic material.5. The sealing body of claim 1 , in which the carrier substrate has at least one airflow aperture for expelling or drawing in air.6. The sealing body of claim 1 , in which the front ...

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Номер записи: 83
30-08-2018 дата публикации

Device and Method for Compressing Packaging Sleeves

Номер: US20180243996A1
Автор: Anokhin Sergey, Baltes Klaus, Kirchner Patrick
Принадлежит:

A device for compressing packaging sleeves includes at least two movably supported pressure bars for compressing the packaging sleeve, and at least one drive for moving the pressure bars. The pressure bars are supported in such a way that between the pressure bars a gap is created, the longitudinal direction of which corresponds to a transport direction of the packaging sleeve. The pressure bars are supported in such a way that the distance between the pressure bars is variable. The pressure bars are supported in such a way that the pressure bars are movable in the longitudinal direction of the gap. Also described is a corresponding method for compressing packaging sleeves. 128.-. (canceled)29. A device for compressing packaging sleeves , comprising:at least two movably supported pressure bars for compressing the packaging sleeve, andat least one drive for moving the pressure bars,wherein the pressure bars are supported in such a way that between the pressure bars a gap is created, a longitudinal direction of which corresponds to a transport direction of the packaging sleeve,wherein the extension of the pressure bars in the longitudinal direction of the gap is greater than their extension in a transversal or vertical direction,wherein the pressure bars are supported in such a way that the distance between the pressure bars is variable, andwherein the pressure bars are supported in such a way that the pressure bars are movable in the longitudinal direction of the gap,wherein the pressure bars are supported in such a way that the pressure bars are movable along a non-circular closed curve.30. The device according to claim 29 , wherein the closed curve lies in a plane defined by the longitudinal direction of the gap and by the transversal direction of the gap running vertically thereto.31. The device according to claim 29 , wherein the pressure bars are supported on a common baseplate.32. The device according to claim 29 , wherein at least one of the pressure bars ...

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Номер записи: 84
20-11-2014 дата публикации

Stepped Sonotrode and Anvil Energy Director Grids for Narrow/Complex Ultrasonic Welds of Improved Durability

Номер: US20140338842A1
Автор: Gordon Hull
Принадлежит: Rinco Ultrasonics USA Inc

A specially designed sonotrode and anvil are adapted to be used in combination for ultrasonic welding of work pieces, to produce a narrower weld region, but one exhibiting greater durability, thereby permitting use of less packaging material. The contact surfaces comprise a surface of the anvil having a plurality of energy directors, where the plurality of energy directors are arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern to be capable of distributed vibration-transmissive contact. The energy directors may comprise a series of plateau surfaces being regularly spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, to form the grid pattern. The rectangular-shaped plateaus may be spaced apart by valleys. Engagement of the energy directors of the anvil with the corresponding surface of the sonotrode may cause minor elastic deformation of work pieces positioned therebetween prior to ultrasonic welding.

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Номер записи: 85
08-08-2019 дата публикации

Welding apparatus having a safety feature

Номер: US20190240922A1
Автор: Per Jansson
Принадлежит: Conroy Medical AB

Welding apparatus ( 10; 30 ) having a safety feature comprising: two electrodes ( 11, 12; 21, 22 ), whereof at least one of said two electrodes is movably arranged in relation to the other electrode. The electrodes are in non-contact with each other and define a gap ( 13 ) in which an object ( 14 ) provided with an electrically non-conductive surface to be sealed may be inserted. The welding apparatus comprises an actuator ( 15; 25 ) configured to move at least one electrode when activated to squeeze the object, a detector ( 16; 26 ) configured to determine a clamping force when the inserted object ( 14 ) is squeezed between the electrodes, a distance sensor ( 17; 23 ) configured to measure the distance between the electrodes. There is also a conductance sensor ( 24 ) configured to measure the conductivity of an object located between the electrodes ( 11, 12; 21,22 ) when the object ( 14 ) is squeezed, and optionally a position sensor ( 19 b ) configured to detect the position of the object ( 14 ) inserted between the electrodes. The welding apparatus further comprises a processor configured to process the input from at least one of the detector ( 16; 26 ), the distance sensor ( 17; 23 ) and the conductance sensor ( 24 ) to provide an output that indicates if there is a blood bag tube inserted between electrodes, or if it is a foreign object.

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Номер записи: 86
08-08-2019 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Sealing Film Bags

Номер: US20190241297A1
Автор: Brenkus Frank Mathew
Принадлежит:

An adjustable sealing apparatus and corresponding method of use is disclosed. The sealing apparatus has a variable range of motion programmed to accommodate multiple types of sealing motion, including the reciprocal motion and rotary motion. The proposed design uses two sealing jaw units with each sealing jaw unit located on opposing sides of a continuous layered film. Each sealing jaw unit has a sealing jaw coupled to a distal end of extendable linkages. The sealing jaws are extendable to allow the sealing surfaces to engage one another at a plurality of sealing locations along a plurality of sealing paths. Moreover a control unit is communicatively coupled to each of the sealing jaw units and controls movement of the sealing jaw units to engage one another at one or more of the plurality of sealing locations which enables sealing of the film to produce bags. 1. A sealing apparatus comprising:a first sealing jaw unit mounted on a first side of a film path, wherein the first sealing jaw unit comprises a first sealing jaw coupled to a distal end of a first set of extendable linkages, and wherein the first sealing jaw has a first sealing surface;a second sealing jaw unit mounted on an opposite side of the film path, wherein the second sealing jaw comprises a second sealing jaw coupled to a distal end of a second set of extendable linkages, wherein the second sealing jaw comprises a second sealing surface, and wherein the first sealing jaw and the second sealing jaw are extendable to allow the first sealing surface to engage the second sealing surface at each of a plurality of sealing locations using one of a plurality of sealing paths; anda control unit communicatively coupled to the first sealing jaw unit and the second sealing jaw unit, wherein the control unit controls movement of the first sealing jaw and the second sealing jaw to engage the first and the second sealing surfaces at one or more of the plurality of sealing locations using one of a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 87
30-07-2020 дата публикации

Film heat exchanger coupling system and method

Номер: US20200238452A1
Автор: Adam RUTKOWSKI, Adrien Benusiglio, Bataung Mohapi, Grace Li, Jason Stein WEXLER, Peter Sturt LYNN, Vincent Domenic ROMANIN
Принадлежит: Treau Inc

A method of manufacturing a heat exchanger array that includes stacking a plurality of heat exchanger units in an aligned configuration with respective first ports of the heat exchanger units aligned. The heat exchanger units can include a first and second sheet coupled together to define an cavity between the first and second sheets; the first port at a first end of the heat exchanger unit defined by the first and second sheets; and a second port at a second end of the heat exchanger unit defined by the first and second sheets. The method further includes stacking the plurality of heat exchanger units in an aligned configuration with the first ports of the plurality of heat exchanger units aligned and generating a first plurality of respective couplings between adjacent sheets of adjacent heat exchanger units about adjacent first ports. The coupling can be generated by an adhesive.

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Номер записи: 88
08-08-2019 дата публикации

THERMOPLASTIC NON-WOVEN TEXTILE ELEMENTS

Номер: US20190242043A1
Автор: Dua Bhupesh, Hawkinson Karen A.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile. 1115-. (canceled)116. An article of footwear comprising:an upper including a non-woven textile comprising a plurality of filaments; anda sole structure including a first thermoplastic polymer material; andwherein the upper and the sole structure are joined by a heatbond that includes the first thermoplastic polymer material.117. The article of footwear of claim 116 , wherein the heatbond is supplemented with stitching or adhesive.118. The article of footwear of claim 116 , wherein portions of the upper are structured to form a void enclosure shaped to receive a foot by extending along a lateral side of the void enclosure configured to receive a lateral side of the foot claim 116 , along a medial side of the void enclosure configured to receive a medial side of the foot claim 116 , along a top side of the void enclosure configured to cover over the foot claim 116 , and along a bottom side of the void enclosure configured to be under the foot.119. The article of footwear of claim 116 , wherein the sole structure includes a chamber and reinforcing structure claim 116 , and the chamber and reinforcing structure comprise the thermoplastic polymer material.120. The article of footwear of claim 116 , wherein the sole structure includes a polymer foam ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-09-2018 дата публикации

FOAM STRUCTURAL MATERIAL, RESIN PANEL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RESIN PANEL

Номер: US20180250911A1
Автор: Fukuda Tatsuya, TANJI Tadatoshi, Yamasaki Yoshihiro
Принадлежит:

A foam structural material includes a first core material and a reinforcing material. The first core material has a first portion of a linear groove part formed along an edge of the first core material. The reinforcing material has a first side fitted to the first portion of the linear groove part. The first portion of the linear groove part includes a first engagement plane. The first engagement plane is engaged with the reinforcing material and has one or a plurality of projections formed thereon. 1. A foam structural material comprising:a first core material having a first portion of a linear groove part being formed along an edge of the first core material, anda reinforcing material having a first side fitted to the first portion of the linear groove part,wherein the first portion of the linear groove part includes a first engagement plane, the first engagement plane being engaged with the reinforcing material and having one or a plurality of projections formed thereon.2. The foam structural material according to claim 1 , further comprising a second core material claim 1 , a second portion of a linear groove part being formed along an edge of the second core material claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing material has a second side fitted to the second portion of the linear groove part, the reinforcing material securing the first core material to the second core material,wherein the reinforcing material has an H-shaped cross-sectional surface, and the second portion of the linear groove part includes a second engagement plane, the second engagement plane being engaged with the reinforcing material and having one or a plurality of projections formed thereon.3. The foam structural material according to claim 2 , further comprisingstoppers are formed at opposite ends of the first portion of the linear groove part and the second portion of the linear groove part for preventing the reinforcing material from separating.4. The foam structural material according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-09-2018 дата публикации

PREFORM, A CONTAINER, AND A METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF A PREFORM

Номер: US20180257362A1
Автор: Cerveny Jean-Paul, Dabrowski Nicolas, Detrois Christian, Laine Emmanuel, Lupke Erik
Принадлежит:

A method for fabricating a preform by providing a plurality of preform segments which each define a portion of a preform, positioning said preform segments in continuous contact with each other along at least one edge of said preform segments such that said plurality of preform segments define a cavity, and bonding each of said preform segments to at least one other preform segment such that said plurality of preform segments forms a continuous whole. 1. A preform comprising a plurality of preform segments each defining a portion of the preform , each of the preform segments is bonded to at least one other preform segment to constitute the preform with a cavity defined by the plurality of preform segments.2. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform comprises an open end communicating with the cavity claim 1 , the open end being provided with a member for interfacing with a closure device.3. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform segments comprise walls of at least two different thicknesses.4. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform segments have at least two different intrinsic viscosities.5. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform segments are fabricated from at least two different materials.6. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform segments are of at least two different colors.7. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the inside diameter of the preform at a cross-section is greater than the inside diameter of the preform at an open end of the preform.8. The preform of claim 1 , wherein the preform comprises an open end offset from the longitudinal axis of the preform.9. The preform of comprising at least one rib located upon a surface of the preform. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/414,756 filed Jan. 14, 2015, which is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/EP13/065729 filed Jul. 25, 2013, which claims priority to European Application No. 12179128.9 filed Aug. 3, 2012, the entire contents of which ...

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Номер записи: 91
13-09-2018 дата публикации

Flexible containers and related methods

Номер: US20180257835A1
Автор: Robert E. Turner
Принадлежит: B Braun Medical Inc

A flexible container incorporating flexible front and rear sheets with a perimeter seal in which at least one length or section of the perimeter seal can include a seal weld that has both a permanent seal section and a pressure absorbing seal section. The pressure absorbing seal section is configured to peel, fail, or split when the flexible container, filled with a solution or liquid, is dropped onto a hard surface to thereby absorb the impact of the drop. The flexible container can be provided with one or more dispensing and/or additive ports or without any port. The flexible container may include more than one compartments with a peelable seal separating two adjoining compartments of the flexible container.

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Номер записи: 92
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Sealing jaws for bagging apparatus

Номер: US20160272355A1
Автор: Peter D. Yohe, Thomas M. Zurewich
Принадлежит: DYCO Inc

A bagging apparatus including a first jaw, a second jaw, at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw being movable. The first jaw and second jaw are movable relative to each other between a first position for joining at least a portion of two sheets together and a second position associated with release of the two sheets, the two sheets forming at least a portion of a bag. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw being removable from the apparatus without tools.

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Номер записи: 93
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Devices and Methods for Making a Pouch

Номер: US20180273217A1
Автор: BERNARDY Thierry, MILLON Joel
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Provided is a device () for forming a pouch. The device can include a first sealing section () having a curved heat-transfer surface, and a second sealing section (). The second sealing section () can include a first heat-transfer surface (), a second heat-transfer surface (), and a heated cutter (). The heated cutter () can be disposed between the first heat-transfer surface () and the second heat-transfer surface (). The device can also include an optional cutting face that accepts the heated cutter. 1. A seal and cut tool , comprising:a first sealing section having a curved heat-transfer surface; and a first heat-transfer surface,', 'a second heat-transfer surface,', 'a heated cutter disposed between the first heat-transfer surface and the second heat-transfer surface., 'a second sealing section, comprising'}2. The seal and cut tool of claim 1 , wherein the first heat-transfer surface and the second heat-transfer surface are each configured for direct heat-sealing of a top seal of a first pouch and the direct heat-sealing of a bottom seal of a subsequent pouch in an nform/fill operation of a continuous form/fill process.3. The seal and cut tool of claim 1 , wherein the curved heat-transfer surface is configured to provide direct heat-sealing of a recess of a pouch.4. The seal and cut tool of claim 1 , wherein the first heat-transfer surface is for sealing the top portion of a pouch and wherein the second heat-transfer surface is for sealing the bottom portion of a pouch.5. (canceled)6. The seal and cut tool of claim 1 , wherein the second sealing section further comprises a cutting face that accepts the heated cutter claim 1 , and wherein the heated cutter extends away from the first heat-transfer surface and the second heat-transfer surface claim 1 , and extends toward the cutting face.7. The seal and cut tool of claim 1 , wherein the heated cutter is in thermal communication with at least one of the first heat-transfer surface and the second heat-transfer ...

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Номер записи: 94
27-09-2018 дата публикации

SELF-CONTROLLING PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20180273225A1
Автор: Botzenhardt Claus, Ehrmann Elmar
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A packaging machine comprising a control unit, a plurality of measuring devices and a plurality of working units for different process. The control unit is functionally connected to the working units and to the measuring devices. The measuring devices may detect actual process values at the respective working units and forwarding these values to the control unit for monitoring the respective working units. The control unit may create a specific program sequence for each of the individual working units and/or a program sequence coordinated with respect to the working units, by comparing the actual process values from the respective measuring devices with associated target process values from a memory. The individual working units may function according to this program sequence, depending on the actual process values detected at these working units, and/or the working units are coordinated with one another based on the actual process values. 1. A packaging machine comprising:a control unit;a plurality of measuring devices and a plurality of working units for different processes, wherein the control unit is functionally connected to the plurality of working units and to the plurality of measuring devices;wherein the plurality of measuring devices are configured for detecting one or more actual process values at the plurality of working units and forwarding these one or more actual process values to the control unit so as to monitor a process status at a respective one of the plurality of working units;wherein the control unit is configured for creating in a self-controlled manner a specific program sequence for each of the plurality of working units and/or a program sequence coordinated with respect to the plurality of working units, by comparing the actual process values forwarded to the control unit from the respective measuring devices with associated target process values from a memory connected to the control unit, each of the plurality of working units ...

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Номер записи: 95
25-11-2021 дата публикации

METHODS OF JOINING AND REPAIRING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20210362437A1
Автор: BAHRAMSHAHI Noushin, Salah Lamia, Ursenbach Daniel O.
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A first thermoplastic component and a second thermoplastic component including a first joint portion and a second joint portion, respectively, are provided. A least a portion of a surface area of each of the first and second joint portions include a respective first and second mating surface. The first and second mating surfaces of the respective first and second joint portions are positioned in contact with one another. The first and second joint portions are fusion joined. Fusion joining the first and second joint portions forms a fused unitary portion of the first and second thermoplastic components. 1. A method for joining fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite components , the method comprising:providing a first fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite component and a second fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite component comprising a first joint portion and a second joint portion, respectively, at least a portion of a surface area of each of the first and second joint portions comprising a respective first and second mating surface;positioning the first and second mating surfaces of the respective first and second joint portions in contact with one another;consolidating the first and second joint portions with a press system; andjoining the first and second joint portions by applying heat and pressure to the first and second joint portions with the press system,wherein the press system forms a first interface with a first surface of at least one of the first and second joint portions and a second interface with a second surface of at least one of the first and second joint portions opposite the first and second joint portions from the first interface and wherein the first and second surfaces are different than the first and second mating surfaces, andwherein joining the first and second joint portions comprises melting an entire volume of the first and second joint portions to form a fused unitary portion of the first and second fiber-reinforced ...

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Номер записи: 96
06-10-2016 дата публикации

SPORT BALL CASING WITH THERMOPLASTIC REINFORCING MATERIAL

Номер: US20160288438A1
Автор: Berggren Scott R., Chang Chih-Chi, Shen Yi-Jung
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method of manufacturing a sport ball includes providing a plurality of casing panels including a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first panel includes a first flange area forming a first edge portion of the first panel. The second panel has a third surface and an opposite fourth surface. The second panel includes a second flange area forming a second edge portion of the second panel. The method includes turning the first flange area away from the first surface of the first panel, turning the second flange area away from the third surface of the second panel, abutting the first flange area and the second flange area, and joining the first panel to the second panel. 1. A method of manufacturing a sport ball comprising:providing a plurality of casing panels including a first panel and a second panel;the first panel having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the first surface formed, at least in part, of a first thermoplastic material, and the second surface including a first reinforcing layer formed of a second thermoplastic material, wherein the first panel includes a first flange area forming a first edge portion of the first panel;the second panel having a third surface and an opposite fourth surface, the third surface formed, at least in part, of the first thermoplastic material, and the fourth surface including a second reinforcing layer formed of the second thermoplastic material, wherein the second panel includes a second flange area forming a second edge portion of the second panel;turning the first flange area away from the first surface of the first panel;turning the second flange area away from the third surface of the second panel;abutting the first flange area and the second flange area; andjoining the first panel to the second panel by:welding the first thermoplastic material in the first flange area to the first thermoplastic material in the second flange area, thereby ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-08-2020 дата публикации

LINEAR FRICTION WELDING MACHINE

Номер: US20200269348A1
Автор: Fuchs Franz
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A linear friction welding machine comprising a compression unit and an oscillator unit, each having a clamping holder for a workpiece. Both clamping holders are configured such that workpieces are held with the surfaces thereof to be welded, aligned and facing each other. The clamping holder of the compression unit is linearly movable relative to the clamping holder of the oscillator unit, and the latter is movable in an oscillating manner at right angles transversely with respect to the direction of travel of the compression unit and fixed to ends of vertical and horizontal supports which can be deflected laterally in a sprung manner in the oscillation direction, the other ends of which are anchored rigidly on supporting bodies. The supports are flexible under deflection in the oscillation direction but are designed to resist buckling when the clamping holders are loaded in the direction of travel of the compression unit. 1. A linear friction welding machine comprising:an upsetting unit and an oscillator unit, each of which has a clamping holder for a workpiece and both clamping holders are provided so that workpieces clamped there are held with their surfaces to be welded facing each other and aligned with each other, wherein the clamping holder of the upsetting unit can move linearly relative to that of the oscillator unit and the latter can move back and forth in an oscillating manner perpendicularly to a travel direction of the upsetting unit and is fastened to the ends of vertical and horizontal supports which are configured to be laterally elastically deflected in an oscillating direction, the other ends of which are rigidly anchored on support bodies, wherein the supports which can be elastically deflected in the oscillating direction behave in a buckle-resistant manner, however, during loading of the clamping holders in the travel direction of the upsetting unit.2. The linear friction welding machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vertical supports ...

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Номер записи: 98
27-08-2020 дата публикации

Snap Container for Pre-Portioned Product and Related Methods

Номер: US20200270045A1
Автор: Graham Richard Gooding
Принадлежит: Individual

A container for packaging a pre-portioned amount of liquid or dry product is provided that includes a one-piece outer casing defining an interior reservoir. The outer casing has a cylindrical shell that is closed at one end by a rounded tip and open at the opposing end with an open circular outer edge/rim defining a mouth. To fill the container, the product is introduced through the mouth into the interior reservoir; then opposing edges of the rim are compressed together and sealed with heat to create an elongated seal having two opposing ends. Multiple types of elongated seals are provided. In one aspect the outer casing is formed unitarily of a plastic resin. To open the container, the consumer squeezes the two opposing seal ends/termini toward each other; this deforms the elongated seal and causes the seal to snap open, which allows access to the product.

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Номер записи: 99
10-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A PACKAGE

Номер: US20200287173A1
Автор: Hatta Kazuhito, Shibuya Mashio
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A method of forming a package is provided and includes providing two laminate edge portions of the package, each of which includes a foil layer between first and second resin layers; and welding together the respective first resin layers at a first position spaced apart from the edges while not welding the respective first resin layers at the edges, wherein the edge portions include edges from which electrode terminals extend such that portions of the electrode terminals are exposed beyond the edges, and wherein the edge portions are between a sealing portion and exposed portions of positive and negative electrode terminals. 1. (canceled)2. A battery comprising:a cell; anda laminate film enclosing at least a portion of the cell; whereinthe laminate film includes an exterior layer, a metal layer, an interior layer, a first portion, and a second portion; and {'br': None, 'i': t×', 'p×', 't', 't×, '2−2+5<1<2−5(μm).'}, 'when a thickness of the interior layer in the first portion is p, a thickness of the first portion is t, and a thickness of the second portion is t1, a following equation is satisfied3. The battery according to claim 2 , wherein the first portion is non-welded and the second portion is welded.4. The battery according to claim 3 , wherein an edge portion of the laminate film is a non-compressed portion that has not been direct-welded.5. The battery according to claim 4 , wherein a thickness of a welded layer defined by the interior layer in the second portion increases towards an end portion of the welded layer.6. The battery according to claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the welded layer in the second portion is greater than 5 μm.7. The battery according to claim 6 , further comprising an electrode terminal coated with a sealant; andthe electrode terminal and the sealant extend outside the non-compressed portion of the laminate film that has not been direct-welded.8. The battery according to claim 7 , wherein the second portion is thermally welded and ...

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Номер записи: 100