СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ С ТИСНЕНОЙ ПЕЧАТНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу изготовления поверхностного покрытия с тисненой печатной поверхностью. Подложку (16) непрерывно перемещают через производственную линию, при этом на упомянутой подложке (16) сначала выполняют печатный узор в печатном оборудовании (12), и затем в устройстве (14) для тиснения выполняют тисненый узор, совмещенный с печатным узором. Печатное оборудование (12) изготавливает печатный узор в линию с изготовлением тисненого узора. В процессе печати в печатном оборудовании (12) печатный узор растягивают или сжимают, динамически реагируя на индикаторы несовпадения печатного узора и тисненого узора так, чтобы корректировать или предотвращать эти несовпадения. Также настоящее изобретение относится к производственной линии для осуществления этого способа. Техническим результатом изобретения является корректировка и предотвращение деформации печатного узора. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

BRAKING APPARATUS AND LIVETOOL INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR SPINWELDING MACHINERY

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND STEERING DIFFERENTIAL

The present concept is a continuously variable speed transmission and steering differential. It includes a laterally extending central drive axle driven by an external power source, two pairs of drive sheaves mounted to drive axles, and a means for transmitting rotational energy from the drive sheaves to the drive axles. There are two extended shift arms spaced apart for controlling the positioning of movable drive sheaves. Narrowing or increasing the gap between shift arms, does the same for the gap between the drive sheaves, increasing or decreasing the gear ration respectively which provides speed control. Shifting the shift arms left or right varies the gear ratio between the left and right pair of sheaves, providing differential speed between the left and right driven axles, which provides steering control.

Process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface

A process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface is described. A substrate (16) is continuously moved through a production line, and this substrate (16) is first provided, in a printing equipment (12), with a printed pattern and thereafter, in an embossing equipment (14), with an embossed pattern, which is registered with the printed pattern. The printing equipment (12) produces the printed pattern in-line with the production of the embossed pattern. During printing in the printing equipment (12), the printed pattern is stretched or compressed, dynamically responsive to indicators of misalignments between the printed pattern and the embossed pattern, so as to correct or prevent the misalignments. A production line for carrying out this process is also proposed.

SPACER FOR USE IN PRECISION BONDING APPLICATIONS THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH

A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining more than five degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.

Machine and method for inflating and sealing air-filled packing cushions

Method and system for manufacturing elastomeric articles

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SURFACE COVERING WITH AN EMBOSSED PRINTED SURFACE

Welding system

BRAKING APPARATUS AND TOOL INSPECTION SYSTEM ACTIVE MACHINERY WELDING BY CENTRIFUGATION

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES

A method of manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion (200) and a second elastomeric portion (204), the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non-planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device (214) that is formed of an elastomeric rim (200) and a flexible film reservoir (202). The method includes the steps of loading a rim (200) into a carrier plate (16), laying film (204) over the rim, heat sealing the film to the rim, preheating the rim and film, drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and removing the collector from the carrier plate.

SPACER FOR USE IN PRECISION BONDING APPLICATIONS THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH

A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.

SEALING TOOL OF A PACKAGING MACHINE

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ С ТИСНЕНОЙ ПЕЧАТНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

MACHINE AND PROCEDURE FOR BLOWING UP AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material (11) having a longitudinally extending inflation channel (19) near one edge of the material and chambers (21, 22) which communicate with the channel (19) through laterally extending passageways (23). The film material is fed from the roll (28) to an inflation tube (52) which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers (21, 22) through the inflation tube (52) to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal (89) is formed across the passageways (23) between the channels (19) and the chambers (21, 22) after the cushions are inflated.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES

A method of manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion (200) and a second elastomeric portion (204), the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non-planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device (214) that is formed of an elastomeric rim (200) and a flexible film reservoir (202). The method includes the steps of loading a rim (200) into a carrier plate (16), laying film (204) over the rim, heat sealing the film to the rim, preheating the rim and film, drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and removing the collector from the carrier plate.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material (11) having a longitudinally extending inflation channel (19) near one edge of the material and chambers (21, 22) which communicate with the channel (19) through laterally extending passageways (23). The film material is fed from the roll (28) to an inflation tube (52) which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers (21, 22) through the inflation tube (52) to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal (89) is formed across the passageways (23) between the channels (19) and the chambers (21, 22) after the cushions are inflated. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Verfahren zur Funktionsüberwachung einer Schlauchbeutelmaschine

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Funktionsüberwachung einer Schlauchbeutelmaschine, wobei die Schlauchbeutelmaschine eine Antriebsteuerung und mehrere elektronische Antriebseinheiten umfasst, die unabhängig voneinander von der Antriebsteuerung angesteuert werden und die verschiedene Funktionselemente der Verpackungsmaschine beim Abfahren von vordefinierten Bewegungsabläufen taktzeitsynchron antreiben, und wobei eine Antriebseinheit in der Art einer Quersiegeleinheit ausgebildet ist, und wobei die Quersiegeleinheit zumindest einen Antriebsmotor (02) und zwei vom Antriebsmotor (02) relativ zueinander antreibbaren Quersiegelbacken (13a, 13b) umfasst, mittels denen ein Folienschlauch (09) quer zur Förderrichtung (21) verschweißt werden kann, und wobei das Antriebsmoment (M) des Antriebsmotors (02) mit einem Antriebsregler mittelbar oder unmittelbar gemessen werden kann, und wobei die Stellung (cp) des Antriebsmotors (02) mit einem Stellungssensor mittelbar oder unmittelbar gemessen ...

DETERMINING SPINWELD QUALITY IN SPINWELDER

SPINWELDING

Method and system for manufacturing elastomeric articles

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES

A method of manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion (200) and a second elastomeric portion (204), the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non-planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device (214) that is formed of an elastomeric rim (200) and a flexible film reservoir (202). The method includes the steps of loading a rim (200) into a carrier plate (16), laying film (204) over the rim, heat sealing the film to the rim, preheating the rim and film, drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and removing the collector from the carrier plate.

EXTERNAL BEAD REMOVER

The present invention relates to an external bead remover. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fused external bead remover, in which a ratchet wheel is engaged with an external bead of a connecting portion of a fusion-coupling pipe and moves due to operation of a pawl of a ratchet unit installed in a work hole of a main body. Accordingly, a plane blade coupled to a lower end of the work hole can cut the external bead, and the cut external bead can be discharged to a rear area of the main body along an inclined surface of the work hole. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material (11) having a longitudinally extending inflation channel (19) near one edge of the material and chambers (21, 22) which communicate with the channel (19) through laterally extending passageways (23). The film material is fed from the roll (28) to an inflation tube (52) which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers (21, 22) through the inflation tube (52) to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal (89) is formed across the passageways (23) between the channels (19) and the chambers (21, 22) after the cushions are inflated.

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Kunststoffbauteils, sowie Kunststoffbauteil und Bearbeitungsanlage

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Herstellen von Kunststoffbauteilen (4) für ein Fahrzeug, wobei die Kunststoffbauteile (4) in einem Lackierschritt (S2) mindesten teilweise lackiert werden und anschließend auf den nicht lackierten Flächen mit weiteren Bauteilen verbunden werden, wobei mindestens ein Bereich (6), der zur Verbindung mit den weiteren Bauteilen dient, durch ein vorgeschaltetes Auftrageverfahren (S1) eines abdichtenden und ablösbaren Polymers maskiert wird.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface

APPARATUS OF BRAKING AND SYSTEM Of INSPECTION Of APPARATUS UNDER OPERATION FOR the MACHINES OF WELDING BY ROTATION

СПОСОБ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОЙ СВАРКИ ОРОСИТЕЛЯ ГРАДИРНИ

Группа изобретений относится к способу термической сварки и термосварочному устройству для термической сварки листов оросителя в пакете оросителя градирни. Устройство содержит сварочную головку с возможностью вертикального перемещения, блок нагревателей, механизм для соединения со сварочной головкой и воздуховод для импульсной подачи сжатого воздуха в зону сварки. Способ термической сварки осуществляет операции: размещение чередующихся листов в стопку, нагревание листа оросителя сварочной головкой до температуры плавления, опускание сварочной головки вертикально вниз и ожидание, пока головка не войдет в расплавляющийся лист и подача импульса сжатого воздуха через сварочную головку. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании группы изобретений, заключается в обеспечении полусферического соединения, проходящего через два листа оросителя, обеспечивая прочное соединение между указанными листами без использования подложки. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

СПОСОБ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОЙ СВАРКИ ОРОСИТЕЛЯ ГРАДИРНИ

THERMAL FUSION MANUFACTURE APPARATUS OF SPOUT AND POUCH PACK WITH IMPROVED IDENTIFICATION

Damping and isolating vibration during ultrasonic welding

A vibration isolating apparatus damps and isolates vibration generated by an ultrasonic welding machine during ultrasonic welding of components. The vibration isolating apparatus prevents vibration propagation into components and system assemblies that are not intended to be welded thereby preventing unwanted damage to the components and system assemblies.

FILL THERMAL BONDING METHOD

A Thermal Bonding Method and Apparatus to thermally bond sheets of fill in a cooling tower fill pack. The apparatus creates a hemispherical joint extending through two fill sheets to provide a substantial joint between said sheets.

VIBRATION WELDING DEVICE FOR CONDUCTING PREHEATING

The present invention relates to a vibration welding device for conducting preheating and, more specifically, to a vibration welding device for conducting preheating, which enables vibration welding by allowing an upper component and a lower component, having a slope or an under cut, to be in smooth contact with each other. The welding device for welding and combining the upper component and the lower component comprises: a main body; an upper frame which is formed in the upper part of the main body in order to fix an upper component; a lower frame which is formed in the central part of the main body in order to fix a lower frame, and pressurizes a gap between the upper component and the lower component according to elevation; a driving means which is formed in the lower part of the lower frame in order to elevate the lower frame; a heater which enters or withdraws from the gap between the upper component and the lower component in order to selectively heat the gap between the upper component ...

FILM COATING DEVICE STICKER TYPE ADHESIVE PAD

Process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface

A process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface is described. A substrate () is continuously moved through a production line, and this substrate () is first provided, in a printing equipment (), with a printed pattern and thereafter, in an embossing equipment (), with an embossed pattern, which is registered with the printed pattern. The printing equipment () produces the printed pattern in-line with the production of the embossed pattern. During printing in the printing equipment (), the printed pattern is stretched or compressed, dynamically responsive to indicators of misalignments between the printed pattern and the embossed pattern, so as to correct or prevent the misalignments. A production line for carrying out this process is also proposed. 1. A process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface , wherein a substrate is continuously moved through a production line , and said substrate is first provided with a printed pattern and thereafter with an embossed pattern , which is to be registered with said printed pattern; a printing equipment is used in said production line to produce said printed pattern in-line with the production of said embossed pattern; and', 'during printing in said printing equipment, said printed pattern is stretched or compressed, dynamically responsive to indicators of misalignments between said printed pattern and said embossed pattern, so as to correct or prevent said misalignments., 'characterized in that'}2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said printing equipment is a digital printing equipment claim 1 , and said printed pattern is stretched or compressed by controlling said digital printing equipment.3. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said printed pattern is stretched claim 2 , respectively compressed claim 2 , by up-scaling claim 2 , respectively down-scaling claim 2 , in real-time at least a part of a digitally recorded image of said pattern to be printed ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material (11) having a longitudinally extending inflation channel (19) near one edge of the material and chambers (21, 22) which communicate with the channel (19) through laterally extending passageways (23). The film material is fed from the roll (28) to an inflation tube (52) which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers (21, 22) through the inflation tube (52) to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal (89) is formed across the passageways (23) between the channels (19) and the chambers (21, 22) after the cushions are inflated.

BRAKING APPARATUS AND LIVETOOL INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR SPINWELDING MACHINERY

Determining spinweld quality in spinwelder

A method and apparatus is for determining the quality of a spinweld bond produced on a single or multiple spindle production spinwelder. The invention also provides a method and apparatus for alarming and/or ejecting products containing defective welds. The method and apparatus utilizes a detector means to determine the condition of a tool or spindle (i.e., if it is still "live" rotating at a point when it should be at rest) and a timing means to actuate an indicator when a live tool is detected. This is also disclosed means to detect a spinweld station with an actuated indicator and to eject the product thereon, and a device for automatically shutting down a spinwelder which produces an excess of defective products. ...

Pipe Fusing Indicator Assembly

A pipe fusing indicator assembly includes a clamp that is releasably attachable to a cylinder of a pipe fusing machine. An arm is coupled to and extends away from the clamp. The arm is positionable in a first position having the arm resting against a section of pipe positioned in the pipe fusing machine such that the arm is visible to a user. The arm falls off of the section of pipe into a second position when the section of pipe is pulled through the fusing machine. In this way the arm indicate to the user that the section of pipe has been fully pulled through the pipe fusing machine. A ball is coupled to the arm such that the ball is visible to the user to facilitate the user to identify if the arm is in the first position or the second position. 1. A pipe fusing indicator assembly for indicating to a solo operator when a pipe has been fully pulled through a fusing machine , said assembly comprising:a clamp being releasably attachable to a cylinder of a pipe fusing machine;an arm being coupled to and extending away from said clamp, said arm being positionable in a first position having said arm resting against a section of pipe that is positioned in the pipe fusing machine wherein said arm is configured to be visible to a user, said arm falling off of the section of pipe into a second position when the section of pipe is pulled through the fusing machine wherein said arm is configured to indicate to the user that the section of pipe has been fully pulled through the pipe fusing machine;a light emitter being coupled to said arm wherein said light emitter is configured to emit light outwardly therefrom such that said light emitter is visible to the user in a darkened environment to facilitate the user to identify if said arm is in said first position or said second position; anda ball being coupled to said arm wherein said ball is configured to be visible to the user to facilitate the user to identify if said arm is in said first position or said second position.2. ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASTIC CONTAINERS

A method for producing a plastics material container from half-shells. The half-shells are aligned at respective edges thereof in at least two directions in space, and then at joined by being butt welded together at the respective edges thereof. 1. A method for producing a container composed of plastic , the method comprising:aligning half-shells with respect to one another in at least two directions in space;transporting the aligned half-shells to a joining station; andjoining the aligned half-shells at respective edges thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein aligning the half-shells is conducted via vacuum grippers which engage the half-shells from inside and/or from outside the half-shell.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vacuum grippers engage in planes which are perpendicular with respect to one another.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vacuum grippers engage in planes which are not perpendicular with respect to one another.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein aligning the half-shells and transporting the half-shells are conducted via the vacuum grippers.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the vacuum grippers engage in planes which are perpendicular with respect to one another.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the vacuum grippers engage in planes which are not perpendicular with respect to one another.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein some of the vacuum grippers are to engage the half-shells from the inside claim 5 , while other vacuum grippers are to engage the half-shells from the outside.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the half-shells are aligned with respect to one another by way of horizontally-moveable vacuum grippers.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein joining the half-shells comprises welding the half-shells at the respective edges thereof.11. A method for producing a container claim 1 , the method comprising:aligning half-shells composed of plastic with respect to one another in at least two directions in space; andjoining the aligned ...

Machine and method for inflating and sealing air-filled packing cushions

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material having a longitudinally extending inflation channel near one edge of the material and chambers which communicate with the channel through laterally extending passageways. The roll rests on a pair of spaced apart, horizontally extending rollers. The film material is fed from the roll to an inflation tube which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers through the inflation tube to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal is formed across the passageways between the channel and the chambers after the cushions are inflated.

Vorrichung zum UEberwachen elektrisch beheizter Schweisszangen in Maschinen zum Herstellen von Beuteln aus thermoplastischen Stoffen

BRAKING APPARATUS

Braking apparatus and livetool inspection system for spinwelding machinery

An integral braking means is for braking a livetool or spindle of a spinwelding machine, and the quality of a spinweld bond produced on a single or multiple spindle production spinwelder can be determined. There are also arrangements for alarming and/or ejecting products containing defective welds. The braking consists of a self-adjusting cam-actuated, spring loaded brake (207, 210, 214) adapted to bear against a wear resistant braking surface (204). A detector is used to determine the condition of a tool or spindle (i.e. if it is still live i.e. rotating when it should be at rest) and a timing means actuates an indicator when a live tool is detected. There is also means to detect a spinweld station with an actuated indicator and to eject the product thereon and a device for automatically shutting down a spinwelder which produces an excess of defective products. ...

Fill thermal bonding method

A Thermal Bonding Method and Apparatus to thermally bond sheets of fill in a cooling tower fill pack. The apparatus creates a hemispherical joint extending through two fill sheets to provide a substantial joint between said sheets.

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AIR-FILLED PACKING CUSHIONS

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material (11) having a longitudinally extending inflation channel (19) near one edge of the material and chambers (21, 22) which communicate with the channel (19) through laterally extending passageways (23). The film material is fed from the roll (28) to an inflation tube (52) which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers (21, 22) through the inflation tube (52) to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal (89) is formed across the passageways (23) between the channels (19) and the chambers (21, 22) after the cushions are inflated.

APPAREIL DE FREINAGE ET SYSTEME D'INSPECTION D'APPAREIL EN FONCTIONNEMENT POUR LES MACHINES DE SOUDAGE PAR ROTATION

ON DECRIT UNE METHODE ET UN APPAREILLAGE, UTILISABLES DANS LA TECHNIQUE DE SOUDAGE PAR ROTATION, PERMETTANT DE FREINER UN OUTIL CONTINUANT A TOURNER ALORS QU'IL DEVRAIT ETRE A L'ARRET ET PERMETTANT AUSSI DE CONTROLER LA QUALITE DE LA SOUDURE. A CET EFFET, ON UTILISE UN DETECTEUR, NOTAMMENT UN DISPOSITIF OPTIQUE, DONT LES INFORMATIONS SONT REPRISES PAR UN DISPOSITIF DE TRAITEMENT EMETTANT UN SIGNAL EN CAS D'ANOMALIE. UN DISPOSITIF INDICATEUR RECOIT CE SIGNAL ET DONNE UNE INDICATION DE L'ENDROIT OU SE PRODUIT L'ANOMALIE.

BUFFERING GAS CUSHION MACHINE

Disclosed is a buffering air cushion machine, wherein the angle between a heat-sealing cooling transmission module as a core component of the buffering air cushion machine and a horizontal plane is between 20-50 degrees, thus greatly decreasing the transverse dimension of the buffering air cushion machine, so as to decrease the size of the whole machine and decrease the space occupied by the buffering air cushion machine; an inflation guide rod of a bent type may release some tension on a sealing side (an inflating passage) of a air cushion film, and may prevent wrinkles and bends from forming on the sealing side of the air cushion film during heat-sealing, so as to improve the quality of heat-sealing; furthermore, an upper coiling film guide rod and a lower coiling film guide rod may block the inflating passage connecting two air cushion films, and may prevent the air in the air cushion film which is filled with air but not sealed yet from travelling forward, so as to form a sealed high-pressure region and maintain the pressure in an inflation region, thus maintaining the pressure in the air cushion film after heat-sealing. 11431324431324. A buffering air cushion machine , comprising a frame () , which is provided with a barrel , a guide rod , an inflation guide rod () and a heat-sealing cooling transmission module , wherein the angle between the heat-sealing cooling transmission module and a horizontal plane is 20-50 degrees; the guide rod comprises an upper coiling film guide rod () and a lower coiling film guide rod (); the inflation guide rod () is in a bent shape , a horizontal plane at which an inflation input end of the inflation guide rod () is located between an upper horizontal section of the upper coiling film guide rod () and a lower horizontal section of the lower coiling film guide rod (); an output end of the inflation guide rod () is parallelly opposite to an inlet end of the heat-sealing cooling transmission module. ...

THERMOPLASTIC BAG PRODUCED WITH A BACK SEAM WELDER

A thermal welder is configured to weld a back seam of a bag formed of thermoplastic sheet material. The welder may include a weld heater and a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to compress the sheet material to form the back seam. The welder may also include a weld breaker downstream of the compression mechanism to break apart incidental welds which are formed adjacent the back seam. 1. A thermoplastic bag produced by a method comprising the steps of:providing flexible thermoplastic sheet material having a longitudinally extending first edge segment and an opposed longitudinally extending second edge segment;forming an overlap region in the sheet material by placing the first edge segment over and beyond the second edge segment;forming the sheet material into a tubular configuration comprising first and second superimposed panels, wherein the second panel includes the overlap region, and the overlap region overlays a portion of the first panel;moving the sheet material downstream;heating the sheet material along the overlap region with a weld heater;compressing the first and second edge segments together with a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to form a longitudinally-extending welded back seam extending along the overlap region; andas the sheet material is moving downstream in the tubular configuration, breaking incidental welds extending between the welded back seam and the portion of the first panel overlaid by the welded back seam with a weld breaker which extends downstream of the compression mechanism between the welded back seam and the first panel.2. The thermoplastic bag as defined in claim 1 , wherein the bag comprises a thermoplastic tube having a top seam claim 1 , a bottom seam and only a single seam extending between the top seam and the bottom seam; and wherein the single seam is the welded back seam formed where the first segment and the second segment overlap along the overlap region.3. The thermoplastic bag as ...

Machine and method for inflating and sealing air-filled packing cushions

고주파 유전가열 접착기

... 본 발명은 고주파 유전가열 접착기에 관한 것으로 고주파 발진장치가 내장되며 전면 좌, 우에 2개의 작업대와 전면 일 측에 전원장치가 구비되는 메인 프레임과 상기의 작업대 상측에 각각 구비되어 상, 하로 직선 운동 및 가압하는 다단 실린더와 상기의 다단 실린더 하단에 결합하는 절연 애자 및 고주파 전극과 상기의 메인 프레임에 내장되어 상기의 고주파 발진장치에서 고주파 전극으로 고주파를 전달하는 고주파 전달부 및 상기의 메인 프레임 전면에 위치하며 상기의 실린더와 고주파 발진장치와 고주파 전달부 및 고주파 전극을 각각 제어하는 1개의 제어 패널로 구성되어 각 구성의 새로운 동작이나 구성이 추가 또는 변경되는 경우 제어패널을 통하여 용이하게 재설정이 가능한 것은 물론 각 구성품의 고장 발생 시 수리가 용이하며, 전자파 노이즈로 인한 오작동 및 부품 파손을 최소화하고, 금형 냉각을 위한 별도의 시간이 필요치 않아 연속적인 작업은 물론, 생산된 제품의 균일화 및 신뢰성을 확보할 수 있는 효과가 있다.

Schweißbasis für eine Schweißvorrichtung zur Herstellung einer Schweißverbindung zwischen Kunststoffrohren

Braking apparatus for spinwelding machinery

Disclosed is an integral braking device for braking a live tool or spindle in a spinwelding machine. The device comprises a cam-activated, spring-loaded brake adapted to bear against a wear resistant braking surface. The brake is both adjustable and self-adjusting and will not interfere with the free rotation of the spindles when not actuated by the cam.

Buffering gas cushion machine

Disclosed is a buffering air cushion machine, wherein the angle between a heat-sealing cooling transmission module as a core component of the buffering air cushion machine and a horizontal plane is between 20-50 degrees, thus greatly decreasing the transverse dimension of the buffering air cushion machine, so as to decrease the size of the whole machine and decrease the space occupied by the buffering air cushion machine; an inflation guide rod of a bent type may release some tension on a sealing side (an inflating passage) of a air cushion film, and may prevent wrinkles and bends from forming on the sealing side of the air cushion film during heat-sealing, so as to improve the quality of heat-sealing; furthermore, an upper coiling film guide rod and a lower coiling film guide rod may block the inflating passage connecting two air cushion films, and may prevent the air in the air cushion film which is filled with air but not sealed yet from travelling forward, so as to form a sealed high-pressure ...

Längstrennschweißvorrichtung für eine Folienverpackungsmaschine, Folienverpackungsmaschine und Verfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Längstrennschweißvorrichtung (24) für eine Folienverpackungsmaschine (10), mit einer Trennschweißeinrichtung (56), die bewegbar zwischen einer Betriebsposition (74) und einer Warteposition (76) gelagert ist, und wobei die Längstrennschweißvorrichtung (24) des Weiteren eine Anschlageinrichtung (82), die die Trennschweißeinrichtung (56) in der Warteposition (76) stützt, und eine Federeinrichtung (86) aufweist, die die Trennschweißeinrichtung (56) in die Warteposition (76) in Anlage an das Anschlagelement vorspannt. Des Weiteren betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Folienverpackungsmaschine (10) mit mindestens einer Längstrennschweißeinrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Steuern einer Folienverpackungsmaschine (10).

Fill thermal bonding method

A Thermal Bonding Method and Apparatus to thermally bond sheets of fill in a cooling tower fill pack. The apparatus creates a hemispherical joint extending through two fill sheets to provide a substantial joint between said sheets.

BACK SEAM WELDER AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A thermal welder is configured to weld a back seam of a bag formed of thermoplastic sheet material. The welder may include a weld heater and a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to compress the sheet material to form the back seam. The welder may also include a weld breaker downstream of the compression mechanism to break apart incidental welds which are formed adjacent the back seam.

Method for sheathing a plastic pipe with a metal strip and welding station for welding lapping edges of the metal strip

Dung collector for collecting horse manure from floor of e.g. indoor riding arena, has a blade-like container having a lateral step plate, and an upwardly extending handle having a handle end perpendicularly arranged at the rear wall

The dung collector comprises a blade-like container (1) having a bottom (2) between two sidewalls (3,4) and a rear wall (5), and a free edge (2.1) formed in the bottom. An upwardly extending handle (6) having a handle end (6.1) is perpendicularly arranged at the rear wall, at the side opposite to the bottom of the container. The container has a lateral step plate (7.1). Both sides of the two sidewalls of the container are arranged with the step plates. The step plates are arranged in the same plane as the bottom of the container.

Hot sealing air supplying structure of electrothermal edge-stitcher

Schweißbasis für eine Schweißvorrichtung zur Herstellung einer Schweißverbindung zwischen Kunststoffrohren

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schweißbasis (11) für eine Schweißvorrichtung (10) zur Herstellung einer Schweißverbindung zwischen Kunststoffrohren (20, 21; 34, 35), wobei die Schweißbasis zur Ausbildung einer Stumpfschweißvorrichtung (24) eine elektrische Verbindungseinrichtung (30) zum Anschluss an eine elektrische Stumpfschweißheizeinrichtung (12) und ein Hydraulikaggregat (15) zum Betrieb einer hydraulischen Spanneinrichtung (13) der Stumpfschweißvorrichtung aufweist, wobei die Schweißbasis neben dem Hydraulikaggregat einen Schweißtransformator (38) aufweist, der mittels einer elektrischen Verbindungseinrichtung an eine elektrische Heizwendelheizeinrichtung (14) anschließbar ist.

APPARATUS FOR COMBINING BACK COVER BODY OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND FILM

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING AN ELASTIC NONWOVEN MATERIAL

An apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material generally includes a rotary ultrasonic horn and a rotary anvil positionable in close proximity to the ultrasonic horn. The anvil has a face with a width and a circumferential axis. The face has a plurality of ridges each of which defines a plurality of interspaced lands and notches. 1. An apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material , said apparatus comprising:a first bonding module; anda second bonding module positionable in close proximity to the first bonding module, wherein one of the first bonding module and the second bonding module has a face with a width and a circumferential axis, the face having a plurality of ridges extending non-linearly across the circumferential axis such that each of the plurality of ridges has a curvilinear axis and extends substantially arcuately, each of the plurality of ridges defining a plurality of interspaced lands and notches.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the notches are oriented substantially parallel to the circumferential axis.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ridges extend across substantially the entire width of the face.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein all pairs of adjacent ridges on the face are substantially equally spaced apart from one another along the circumferential axis.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an adjacent pair of ridges has a spacing measured along the circumferential axis of between about 0.10 inches and about 1.00 inches.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein all of the notches on the face are substantially the same size.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the other one of the first bonding module and the second bonding module has a face with a contour that is substantially continuous.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the face has a first circumferential region with ridges defining notches of a first size claim 1 , and a second circumferential region with ridges defining notches of a second size different ...

Friction welding equipment

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES

PURPOSE: A method of manufacturing a device is provided to have an elastomeric rim and a thin, flexible film reservoir attached to the rim and method of manufacturing a vaginal device. CONSTITUTION: A method of manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion(200)and a second elastomeric portion(204), the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device that is formed of an elastomeric rim(200) and a flexible film reservoir. The method includes the steps of loading a rim(200) into a carrier plate(16), laying film(204) over the rim, heat sealing the film to the rim, preheating the rim and film, drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and removing the collector from the carrier plate. COPYRIGHT 2000 KIPO ...

Mat manufacturing apparatus, and mat at manufacturing method

Machine and method for inflating and sealing air-filled packing cushions

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material having a longitudinally extending inflation channel near one edge of the material and chambers which communicate with the channel through laterally extending passageways. The roll rests on a pair of spaced apart, horizontally extending rollers. The film material is fed from the roll to an inflation tube which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers through the inflation tube to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal is formed across the passageways between the channel and the chambers after the cushions are inflated.

High Rate Production Fiber Placement System and Method

A fiber placement system including a fiber placement station at a first location, the fiber placement station including a tool and a fiber placement assembly configured to construct a reinforcement layup on the tool, the first fiber placement assembly including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller at least partially defining a nip, a thermoplastic composite ply extending through the nip and a heating unit positioned to heat the thermoplastic composite ply proximate the nip, and a consolidation station at a consolidation location, the consolidation location being different from the first location, the consolidation station including a consolidation tool and a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly that includes the reinforcement layup. 1. A fiber placement system comprising: a first tool; and', a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, said compaction roller at least partially defining a nip; and', 'a heating unit positioned to supply heat proximate said nip; and, 'a first fiber placement assembly configured to construct a first reinforcement layup on said first tool, said first fiber placement assembly comprising], 'a first fiber placement station at a first location, said first fiber placement station comprising a consolidation tool; and', 'a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly comprising said first reinforcement layup., 'a consolidation station at a consolidation location, said consolidation location being different from said first location, said consolidation station comprising2. The fiber placement system of wherein said first fiber placement assembly further comprises a thermoplastic composite ply extending through said nip.3. The fiber placement system of wherein said thermoplastic composite ply comprises at least one of polyether ether ketone claim 2 , polyether ketone ketone claim 2 , polyphenaline sulfide claim 2 , ...

Apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material

An apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material generally includes a rotary ultrasonic horn and a rotary anvil positionable in close proximity to the ultrasonic horn. The anvil has a face with a width and a circumferential axis. The face has a plurality of ridges each of which defines a plurality of interspaced lands and notches.

MASCHINE UND VERFAHREN ZUM AUFBLASEN UND ABDICHTEN VON LUFTGEFÜLLTEN VERPACKUNGSKISSEN

FILM COATING DEVICE STICKER TYPE ADHESIVE PAD

Wireless key assembling production line

HIGH FREQUENCY DIELECTRIC HEATING BONDER

The present invention relates to a high frequency dielectric heating bonder, comprising: a main frame embedding a high frequency oscillator therein and provided with two working stands at left and right of a front surface and a power device at one side of the front surface; a cylinder performing vertical linear motion and applying pressure, an insulator coupled to a lower end of the cylinder and a high frequency electrode each of which is provided in an upper side of the working stands; a high frequency transferring unit formed of a high frequency left and right matching device embedded in the main frame and a high frequency for separating the high frequency left and right to transfer the high frequency from the high frequency oscillator to the high frequency electrode; and one control panel positioned on the front surface of the main frame and controlling each of the cylinder, the high frequency oscillator, the high frequency transferring unit and the high frequency electrode. The present ...

Bag making apparatus and method for making plastic bag

A first sheet panel is folded along a first fold line, and thereby a first folded part is formed in the first sheet panel. Subsequently, the first folded part is folded back along a second fold line, and thereby a folded-back part is formed in the first sheet panel. A corner cut device cuts a second sheet panel and the folded-back part to form corner cut parts. At this time, the corner cut device prevents the first folded part and a base part of the first sheet panel from being cut.

DETECTION

PURPOSE: To provide a detection capable of accurately detecting the existence, shape, length, and size, etc., of an object and whether or not the heating material of a hot melt adhesive applied to the object, etc., is applied to a prescribed part, etc., without being affected by disturbance at high response speed and also, by one sensor. CONSTITUTION: This detection is constituted in such a way that the object 6 can be detected by providing a radiation energy generating source 2, and a radiation energy detecting sensor 1 arranged confronting with the radiation energy generating source, and moving the object 6 between the radiation energy generating source 2 and the radiation energy detecting sensor 1 relatively, and detecting the object by the radiation energy detecting sensor 1. COPYRIGHT: (C)1995,JPO ...

Fühlerlehre sowie Verfahren zum parallelen Ausrichten der Siegelfläche einer Sonotrode mit der Siegelfläche eines Gegenwerkzeuges

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Fühlerlehre zur Überprüfung der Parallelität von zwei zueinander zugewandten Schweißflächen einer Materialbearbeitungsmaschine. Um eine Fühlerlehre zur Überprüfung der Parallelität von zwei zueinander zugewandten Schweißflächen einer Materialbearbeitungsmaschine zur Verfügung zu stellen, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass die Fühlerlehre einen Trägerabschnitt und zwei voneinander beabstandete Kontaktabschnitte aufweist, wobei der Trägerabschnitt die beiden Kontaktabschnitte miteinander verbindet und die beiden Kontaktabschnitte eine vorbestimmte Dicke aufweisen.

Automatic unloading screw nut implanting machine

Film interleaf system

Infrared adhesive bead detector

A system for detecting the presence of an object, it shape, length, size, etc., and if a heating material such as a hot melt adhesive applied to the object is applied to given places, or in the proper amount is accomplished by an infrared detection system which is not influenced by external disturbances. A radiant energy detection sensor is placed opposite a radiant energy source, and an object is moved between the radiant energy source and radiant energy detection sensor.

Spacer for use in precision bonding applications that provides enhanced shear strength

A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined.

Vorrichtung zum Aufnehmen einer Kleberauftragseinheit sowie Verfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Lagerung von Kleberauftragseinheiten, wobei die Vorrichtung einen Vakuumbehälter (10) zur luftdichten Aufnahme mindestens einer Kleberauftragseinheit (2) umfasst, wobei der Vakuumbehälter (10) aufweist: einen Durchlass (22) zum Evakuieren des Vakuumbehälters (10), ein Behältergehäuseabschnitt (11) mit einer Belade/Entladeöffnung (12)und eine Schließvorrichtung (13) zum luftdichten Schließen der Belade/Entladeöffnung (12).

Verfahren zur Funktionsüberprüfung einer Schlauchbeutelmaschine

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Funktionsüberprüfung einer Schlauchbeutelmaschine, wobei die Schlauchbeutelmaschine eine Antriebsteuerung und mehrere elektronische Antriebseinheiten umfasst, die unabhängig voneinander von der Antriebsteuerung angesteuert werden und die verschiedene Funktionselemente der Verpackungsmaschine beim Abfahren von vordefinierten Bewegungsabläufen taktzeitsynchron antreiben, und wobei eine Antriebseinheit in der Art einer Quersiegeleinheit ausgebildet ist, und wobei die Quersiegeleinheit zumindest einen Antriebsmotors (02) und zwei vom Antriebsmotor (02) relativ zueinander antreibbaren Quersiegelbacken (13a, 13b) umfasst, mittels denen ein Folienschlauch (09) quer zur Förderrichtung (21) verschweißt werden kann, und wobei das Antriebsmoment (M) des Antriebsmotors (02) mit einem Antriebsregler mittelbar oder unmittelbar gemessen werden kann, und wobei die Stellung (cp) des Antriebsmotors (02) mit einem Stellungssensor mittelbar oder unmittelbar gemessen ...

Hot melting equipment for decoration fixing parts

packing manufacturing apparatus

METHOD FOR PROTECTING A FASTENER JOINT

A method of protecting a repair joint having at least two workpieces joined by a fastener includes selecting a preformed functional body based on at least one joint characteristic and applying the preformed functional body to cover the fastener and at least a portion of one of the workpieces. Generally, the preformed functional body inhibits contamination or moisture ingress at a joint interface, and especially in a repair operation. The preformed functional body in one form defines a material that undergoes a color change to indicate a state of cure, and in another form is cured by UV light, moisture, or heat after application.

DAMPING AND ISOLATING VIBRATION DURING ULTRASONIC WELDING

A vibration isolating apparatus damps and isolates vibration generated by an ultrasonic welding machine during ultrasonic welding of components. The vibration isolating apparatus prevents vibration propagation into components and system assemblies that are not intended to be welded thereby preventing unwanted damage to the components and system assemblies. 1. An ultrasonic welding system comprising: a rigid plate comprising a first plurality of cutouts; and', 'a damper comprising a second plurality of cutouts;, 'a vibration isolating apparatus includingwherein the damper is positioned on an object including a plurality of metal pads, and each of the plurality of metal pads and at least a portion of each of a plurality of cell tabs of a battery are located within one of the second plurality of cutouts of the damper while the viscoelastic damper is on the circuit board;wherein the rigid plate is fastened to the damper such that each of the first plurality of cutouts is aligned with one of the second plurality of cutouts while the rigid plate is fastened to the damper; andwherein a vibration of a welding horn of an ultrasonic welding machine creates a weld between a metal pad and a cell tab located within the one of the second plurality of cutouts.2. The ultrasonic welding system of claim 1 , wherein the damper is made of viscoelastic material.3. The ultrasonic welding system of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of cutouts of the rigid plate have a substantially same size and shape as the second plurality of cutouts of the damper.4. The ultrasonic welding system of claim 3 , wherein the first plurality of cutouts of the rigid plate and the second plurality of cutouts of the damper are elliptical in shape.5. The ultrasonic welding system of claim 3 , wherein the size of the first plurality of cutouts of the rigid plate and the second plurality of cutouts of the damper are based on a size of the components requiring welding.6. The ultrasonic welding system of claim 1 ...

METHODS FOR A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF A TUBULAR BAG MACHINE

Método e sistema para a manufatura de artigos elastoméricos

Live tool inspection system for spinwelding machinery

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining the quality of a spinweld bond produced on a single or multiple spindle production spinwelder and to a method and apparatus for alarming and/or ejecting products containing defective welds. The method and apparatus of the present invention utilizes a detector means to determine the condition of a tool or spindle (i.e., if it is still "live" rotating at a point when it should be at rest) and a timing means to actuate an indicator when a live tool is detected. The present invention also involves a means to detect a spinwelder with an actuated indicator and to eject the product thereon. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus for automatically shutting down a spinwelder producing an excess of defective products.

Covering fabric machining device and fabric covering method

The invention relates to a covering fabric machining device and a fabric covering method. The covering fabric machining device is composed of a sliding top plate, a bottom plate, a carrier transport assembly fixed to the bottom plate, a carrying plate arranged on the top of the carrier transport assembly through a supporting frame and an upper die assembly fixedly arranged on the bottom face of the sliding top plate and located above the carrying plate. Two pairs of sliding shaft rods are symmetrically arranged at the positions, on the two sides of the carrier transport assembly, of the bottomplate correspondingly, a through hole is formed in the corresponding position of the sliding top plate in a penetrating manner, a sliding bearing is arranged in the through hole, and the sliding topplate is sleeved with the sliding shaft rods and moves along the sliding shaft rods up and down. The covering fabric machining device is combined with the used fabric covering method, by means of multipoint ...

Heat dispersion device and repair and joining methods

The present invention provides a device which can uniformize heat distribution by using an existing heater mat for repairing or joining members. A heat dispersion device includes a bag with a fluid sealed inside, and is disposed on a second surface of a heater mat which has a first surface to be directed toward an object to be heated and the second surface opposite to the first surface. The fluid inside the bag is preferably heated with a heat source.

Machine and method for inflating and sealing air-filled packing cushions

Machine and method for making air-filled packing cushions from a roll of prefabricated film material having a longitudinally extending inflation channel near one edge of the material and chambers which communicate with the channel through laterally extending passageways. The roll rests on a pair of spaced apart, horizontally extending rollers. The film material is fed from the roll to an inflation tube which extends into the inflation channel, air is introduced into the chambers through the inflation tube to inflate the cushions, and a longitudinally extending seal is formed across the passageways between the channel and the chambers after the cushions are inflated.

Упаковочная машина

Упаковочная машина, содержащая формовочную трубку для придания трубчатой формы пленке, сварочное устройство для продольной сварки продольных концов указанной пленки и создания рукавной пленки и модуль перемещения вперед для перемещения рукавной пленки в направлении (A) перемещения вперед. Сварочное устройство содержит продольный сварочный инструмент (4), воздействующий на секцию пленки, проходящую в направлении (A) перемещения вперед, для выполнения сварки, и содержащий верхний удерживающий ролик (7.1) для прижатия перекрывающихся областей продольных концов трубчатой пленки друг к другу выше секции и нижний удерживающий ролик (7.2) для прижатия перекрывающихся областей продольных концов рукавной пленки друг к другу ниже указанной секции. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 186 135 U1 (51) МПК B65B 9/20 (2012.01) B65B 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B65B 9/2021 (2006.01); B65B 11/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018127071, 24.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 10.01.2019 02.08.2017 EP 17382534.0 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2012117770 A, 10.11.2013. EP (45) Опубликовано: 10.01.2019 Бюл. № 1 1 8 6 1 3 5 R U (54) УПАКОВОЧНАЯ МАШИНА (57) Реферат: Упаковочная машина, содержащая формовочную трубку для придания трубчатой формы пленке, сварочное устройство для продольной сварки продольных концов указанной пленки и создания рукавной пленки и модуль перемещения вперед для перемещения рукавной пленки в направлении (A) перемещения вперед. Сварочное устройство содержит продольный сварочный инструмент (4), воздействующий на секцию пленки, проходящую Стр.: 1 2246263 A1, 03.11.2010. EP 781707 A1, 02.07.1997. JP 2014144809 A, 14.08.2014. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 123242, Москва, пл. Кудринская, д. 1, а/я 35, "Михайлюк, Сороколат и партнеры патентные поверенные" 1 8 6 1 3 5 (73) Патентообладатель(и): УЛЬМА ПЭКЭДЖИН ...

Method for preparing coated binder units and a system for use therein

A method for preparing a plurality of coated binder units wherein each of the coated binder units comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material, which method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a coated binder which comprises a core of a binder coated with a layer of coating material; and (b) dividing the coated binder into the plurality of the coated binder units by means of a system which comprises a first and a second loop that engage over part of their lengths and rotate in opposite directions, the first loop comprising a first repeating sequence of interlinked molds and the second loop comprising a second repeating sequence of interlinked molds, whereby the coated binder units are formed by welding edges of the coating and cutting the extrudate into pieces in a region where the first and the second loops engage. The invention further relates to said system.

Machine and methods for the manufacture of air-filled cushions

A device and method are disclosed for forming air filled cushions. The device includes a drive mechanism to move inflatable tubing through the apparatus, and an injector, optionally including an outlet, located continuously within, or within a portion of, the tubing. This arrangement can permit the formation of air filled cushions in a continuous stream. Also disclosed is a roll of plastic tubing that is sealed transversely at a succession of intervals, with each pair of seals stopping just short of a longitudinal center line of the tubing. Such tubing might be used in conjunction with the apparatus, the central gap between the seals allowing passage of the injector.

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

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.

Method for operating a sealing device

The invention relates to a method for operating a sealing device, in which packaging material is sealed with a sealing apparatus, and at least one sealing parameter arising during sealing is printed with a printer onto a label. According to the invention it is provided that the sealing parameter is compared with a setpoint value, and in the case of a predetermined deviation, an error message is printed onto the label.

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING INFLATED WEBS

A system for active alignment of an inflatable web with respect to an inflation nozzle as the web is dispensed from a roll for serial inflation by the inflation nozzle, the inflatable web including top and bottom sheets sealed together by transverse seals to define a series of inflatable chambers having an opening between the terminal ends of the transverse seals and proximate a longitudinal edge of the web for receiving inflation fluid from the nozzle, the system comprising: a spool adapted to support the roll so that the roll rotates about the spool as the inflatable web is withdrawn from the roll; an actuator arranged to adjust the position of the roll along the length of the spool; an inflation nozzle adapted to provide inflation fluid into the openings of the inflatable chambers as the web travels along a path of travel past the inflation nozzle; a tracking sensor comprising: a sensor arm pivotally mounted at a pivot point at a given location relative the inflation nozzle, the sensor arm having a contact portion, the sensor arm adapted to pivot on the pivot point as the terminal ends of the transverse seals of the web contact the contact portion of the sensor arm; and an analogue sensor adapted to detect the movement of the sensor arm and to generate an analogue signal varying in relation to the movement of the sensor arm; and a controller operative to receive the analogue signal and based on the analogue signal to send output to the actuator to adjust the position of the roll on the spool to maintain the transverse position of the web within a predetermined range. 1. A system for active alignment of an inflatable web with respect to an inflation nozzle as the web is dispensed from a roll for serial inflation by the inflation nozzle , the inflatable web including top and bottom sheets sealed together by transverse seals to define a series of inflatable chambers having an opening between the terminal ends of the transverse seals and proximate a longitudinal edge ...

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

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.

Automated ultrasonic press systems and methods for welding physically variant components

The present disclosure can provide for an ultrasonic welding method for a pair of workpieces. The method can include first pressing an ultrasonic welding stack against a first workpiece in the pair so that the first workpiece comes into contact with a second workpiece in the pair. The method can then provide for initiating a weld phase by outputting energy from the ultrasonic welding stack to the first workpiece. The method can provide for monitoring, with at least one sensor, a sensed parameter. The sensed parameter can be, for example, weld force and/or weld force rate of change. The method can provide for determining whether the sensed parameter has reached a predetermined level. Based on determining that the sensed parameter has reached the predetermined level, the method can provide for ending the weld phase.

Protective body, heat sealing system that includes the protective body, and method for providing the protective body

A protective body for a heat sealing system is provided. The protective body includes a flexible supporting layer and an exposed layer. The flexible supporting layer has opposite first and second sides. The first side can be coupled to a tool of a heat sealing system. The heat sealing system heat seals a film to a container to enclose the container or to heat seal films together. The exposed layer has a lower coefficient of friction than the supporting layer and is bonded to the second side of the supporting layer. The exposed layer prevents the film that is being heat sealed from sticking to the tool, or to prevent the films being heat sealed together from sticking to the tool.

Method for mounting a vortex generator and mounting apparatus for carrying out the method

The invention relates to a method for securing an attachment () to a component, in particular a rotor blade (), in which the component is provided with an adhesion surface (), the attachment () is provided with a corresponding adhesion surface (), the attachment () is provided with an adhesive-conveying connection to the corresponding adhesion surface (), the adhesion surface () is placed on the corresponding adhesion surface (), a gap () is formed between the adhesion surface () and the corresponding adhesion surface (), the attachment () is pressed against the corresponding adhesion surface () and at the same time the adhesive () is injected into the gap () through the adhesive-conveying connection. 1333136. A method for securing an attachment ( , ) to a component , in particular a rotor blade () , in which the component is provided with an adhesion surface ();{'b': 3', '33', '9, 'the attachment (, ) is provided with a corresponding adhesion surface ();'}{'b': 36', '9, 'the adhesion surface () is placed on the corresponding adhesion surface ();'}{'b': 53', '36', '9, 'a gap () is formed between the adhesion surface () and the corresponding adhesion surface (); and'}{'b': 3', '33', '9', '80', '53, 'the attachment (, ) is pressed against the corresponding adhesion surface () and at the same time the adhesive () is injected into the gap () through the adhesive-conveying connection.'}23339. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the attachment ( claim 1 , ) is provided with an adhesive-conveying connection to the corresponding adhesion surface ().353. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gap () is closed off circumferentially in an adhesive-tight manner.4373633337936953. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a double-sided adhesive strip () is stuck circumferentially onto the adhesion surface () and the attachment ( claim 3 , ) provided with the double-sided adhesive strip () is placed onto the corresponding adhesion surface () and claim 3 , by means ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WELDED CONNECTION, AND WELDING DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for connecting a thermoplastic line element () to a connecting element (). The method comprises the steps of: 132. A method for connecting a thermoplastic line element () to a connecting element () comprising the method steps:{'b': '3', '#text': 'providing the at least one thermoplastic line element ();'}{'b': ['2', '4', '6', '4', '5', '4'], '#text': 'providing the connecting element () having a thermoplastic body (), wherein a heating element () is embedded in the body () for generating heat in a welding region () for welding the body () to the at least one line element;'}{'b': ['2', '3'], '#text': 'joining the connecting element () to the at least one thermoplastic line element ();'}{'b': ['10', '2', '3'], '#text': 'providing a welding device () for welding the connecting element () to the at least one thermoplastic line element ();'}{'b': ['2', '10'], '#text': 'inputting information about the connecting element () to be welded into the welding device ();'}{'b': ['2', '3', '5', '10'], '#text': 'welding the connecting element () to the at least one thermoplastic line element () by generating heat in the welding region () by means of the welding device (), wherein'}{'b': ['10', '2', '3', '10'], '#text': 'the welding device () stops the welding of the connecting element () to the at least one thermoplastic line element () before the end of the planned welding duration and/or the welding device () outputs an error message if an error criterion is reached.'}21510. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the error criterion is reached when a certain number of error messages are summed up in an error counter () implemented in the welding device ().315162117222017. The method according to claim 2 , wherein an error message is added to the error counter () if claim 2 , over an error period () claim 2 , an actual value () of the welding current () lies outside a target value tolerance () of a target value () of the welding current (). ...

AIR CUSHION INFLATION MACHINE

A methods of executing start, run, and stop sequences on a machine for converting a web of preformed pouches into inflated dunnage units. The pouches are defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge to within a predetermined distance from an inflation edge. 1. A method for executing a start sequence on a machine for converting a web of pouch type or wrap type material into inflated dunnage units , the method comprising the steps of:changing sealing elements from an idle temperature to a sealing temperature using a temperature control arrangement; andpre-inflating the pouch type or wrap type material using an inflation arrangement; andclosing the sealing elements;advancing the web of material through the sealing elements at a speed that is based on the temperature of the sealing elements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein no pouch type or wrap type material is un-inflated upon exiting the machine.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine identifies whether pouch type or wrap type material is being inflated.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:determining a temperature of a sealing element relative to predetermined temperature set points,reducing said speed if the temperature of the sealing element is lower than the predetermined temperature set points;increasing said speed if the temperature of the sealing element is higher than the predetermined temperature set points.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:comparing said speed to a predetermined belt speed set point;reducing the temperature of the sealing element if said speed is lower than the predetermined belt speed set point;increasing the temperature of the sealing element if said speed is higher than the predetermined belt speed set point.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:determining a temperature of the sealing elements relative to a predetermined sealing element temperature set point;changing the blower speed if the ...

Ultrasonic Sealing Apparatus For Use In Bag Filling And Packaging Machine

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 ...

Weld wheel cleaning system

A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.

Product detection system

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.

Sealing apparatus for forming void-fill packaging

There is provided a sealing apparatus for forming void-fill packaging which includes a longitudinal guide path along which an edge of a part-sealed plastics film material can pass, a drive means for moving the film material along the guide path, and an air blowing or injecting means for inflating the film material. There is also provided a heating element and a rigid thermally conductive member which is thermally coupled to the heating element, the thermally conductive member having an film-contacting surface for applying thermal energy to seal the film material on the longitudinal guide path.

SPACER FOR USE IN PRECISION BONDING APPLICATIONS THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH

A spacer-locator with integrated locator pins and spacer tabs for use in joining applications. The spacer-locator provides consistent and accurate spacing between mating surfaces and the locator pins provide enhanced location control of the joining components while providing a mechanical advantage to the shear strength at the joint. Also, a spacer-locator for joining at least two objects along mating surfaces, the spacer-locator constraining at least two degrees of freedom for the objects to be joined. 1. A system for spacing at least two surfaces , comprising:a first object with a first mating surface;a second object with a second mating surface; andat least one spacer tab with at least one locator pin;wherein the first mating surface includes at least one locator positioning hole.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spacer tab and the at least one locator pin are integral with the second mating surface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locator pin constrains movement of the first mating surface and the second mating surface in at least two dimensions.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locator pin constrains rotation of the first mating surface and the second mating surface in at least two dimensions.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first mating surface and the second mating surface are planar or non-planar.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spacer tab includes at least one fluid channel.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locator pin is non-perpendicular to the first mating surface and the second mating surface.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locator pin further includes at least two locator pins connected by the at least one spacer tab.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locator pin has a non-circular cross-section to prevent rotation in at least one dimension.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the non-circular cross-section is a regular ...

PLATEN WEB SPLICER APPARATUS AND METHOD

Apparatus for splicing expiring and replenishing webs of a web material includes first and second spaced platens having respective facing inner surfaces defining a passageway for transit of the expiring web, where the platens are adapted for displacement toward and away from one another in a reciprocating manner. The first platen is adapted to engage an end of the replenishing web, while the second platen is adapted to engage and position the moving expiring web. Moving the platens together with their respective inner surfaces in close proximity to one another causes a cutting die on the first platen to sever the expiring web forming outfeeding and infeeding ends of the expiring web, and to attach the expiring web's outfeeding end to the replenishing web. Attached to the second platen in facing relation to the first platen and engaging the expiring web is an ironing pad to ensure firm contact and adhesion of expiring web to the replenishing web. During web splicing, the cutting die is transferred from the first platen to the second platen to free the replenishing web from the first platen, with the cutting die engaging and collecting or holding the expiring web's infeeding end. 1. A splicing apparatus for replacing an expiring web from an expiring roll of web material with a replenishing web from a replenishing roll of web material , said apparatus comprising:first and second platens disposed in a spaced manner from one another so as to define a passageway between the first and second platens, wherein said expiring web is directed between said platens through said passageway, and wherein said platens are adapted for displacement toward and away from one another in a reciprocating manner;an adhesive member attached to the replenishing web in facing relation to said second platen, wherein said adhesive member is adapted to engage and attach said replenishing web to said expiring web;a die member having a cutting portion and a clamping portion;retaining means attached ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES FOR FUSING POLYETHYLENE PIPE

A butt fusion machine for joining of polyethylene pipe comprises a carriage assembly and a carriage controller disposed in the fusion machine. Programmed instructions stored in a non-volatile memory of the carriage controller control the carriage assembly for selectively operating in at least manual, automatic, and semi-automatic modes of the butt fusion process. 1. A fusion machine for joining sections of polyethylene (PE) pipe , comprising:a carriage assembly powered by a hydraulic system embodied in the fusion machine;a carriage controller of the fusion machine and operatively coupled to a carriage display and to at least one hand-operated control; andprogrammed instructions stored in a non-volatile memory of the carriage controller to control the carriage assembly for selectively operating in at least manual, automatic, and semi-automatic modes for fusing PE pipe ends together in a heat fusion process.2. The fusion machine of claim 1 , wherein:the semi-automatic mode includes defined intervention steps to enable operator action selected from the group consisting of adjusting at least drag pressure and fusion pressure settings, adjusting temperature settings, and confirming the status of bead up, heat soak, fuse cool, and fusion end steps of the heat fusion process.3. The fusion machine of claim 1 , wherein the carriage assembly comprises:a stationary section and a movable section aligned along a common longitudinal axis, wherein the stationary section includes a facer for truing pipe ends and a heater for heating pipe ends;a first and a second pipe clamp for holding an end of a first section of PE pipe are supported in the stationary section;a third and a fourth pipe clamp for holding a second section of PE pipe are supported in the movable section; andeach pipe clamp is formed by first and second semi-circular jaws hinged at one end thereof such that opposite ends may open and close around a section of PE pipe; whereinthe movable section is configured to move ...

RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS

Various device embodiments perform a sealing operation on a moving web, and comprise, among other things a plate assembly with an air cylinder assembly. The air cylinder assembly comprises a mount, a back plate, at least one air cylinder positioned between the mount and the back plate. The first plate assembly further includes a linear servo motor for linearly moving the air cylinder assembly with respect to the first base, and a first tooling plate with a sealing surface area. The first tooling plate coupled to the back plate. 18-. (canceled)9. A device , comprising:a first plate assembly including a first base, a first seal plate, and a first servo motor to provide a linear motion of the first seal plate with respect to the first base;a second plate assembly including a second base and a second seal plate, and a second servo motor to provide a linear motion of the second seal plate with respect to the second base;at least one plate assembly motor operably linked to the first base and the second base to provide a linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform a sealing operation and away from each other;a controller connected to the at least one plate assembly motor and to the first and second servo motors to coordinate the motion of the first and second seal plates to perform the sealing operation on a web while traveling with the web;at least one tie arm connected to the first plate base and adapted to be influenced by a first eccentric cam; andat least one tie arm connected to the second base and adapted to be influenced by a second eccentric cam,wherein the plate assembly motor is linked to the first and second eccentric cams using a drive shaft to rotate the first and second eccentric cams and provide the linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform the sealing operation and away from each other, andwherein at least one of the first plate assembly or the second plate assembly includes ...

METHOD FOR TESTING THE FUNCTION OF A TUBULAR BAG MACHINE

The invention relates to a method for testing the function of a tubular bag machine, the tubular bag machine comprising a drive control system and multiple electronic drive units which are controlled independently of each other by the drive control system and which drive different functional elements of the packing machine in a cycle time-synchronous manner as they are going through predefined motion sequences, and one drive unit being realized in the manner of a transverse sealing unit, and the transverse sealing unit comprising at least one drive motor () and two transverse sealing jaws () which are driven relative to each other by the drive motor () and by means of which a film tube () is sealed transversely to the conveying direction (), and the drive torque (M) of the drive motor () being measured directly or indirectly using a drive controller, and the position (φ) of the drive motor () being measured directly or indirectly using a position sensor, the method comprising the following steps: a) removing the film tube () from the sealing zone between the transverse sealing jaws (); b) closing the transverse sealing jaws () according to a predefined target torque stored in the drive control system; c) measuring the actual position of the drive motor () once the target torque has been reached; d) comparing the measured actual position to a target position stored in the drive control system and associated with the predefined target torque. 10213130209210202a,b. A method for testing the function of a tubular bag machine , the tubular bag machine comprising a drive control system and multiple electronic drive units which are controlled independently of each other by the drive control system and which drive different functional elements of the packing machine in a cycle time-synchronous manner as they are going through predefined motion sequences , and one drive unit being realized in the manner of a transverse sealing unit , and the transverse sealing unit comprising ...

Method Of Recoupling Components During Reprocessing

A method of recoupling components of a medical device in a desired orientation during reprocessing of the medical device. The method uses a binder to return the components to an adhered condition from a separated condition. The method comprises receiving the components of the medical device in the separated condition with the component spaced from the desired orientation. The components of the medical device are cleaned and arranged in the desired orientation. The binder is applied to recouple the components in the desired orientation to return the components to the adhered condition. 1. A method of recoupling components of a medical device in a desired orientation during reprocessing of the medical device using a binder to return the components to an adhered condition from a separated condition , said method comprising the steps of:receiving the components of the medical device in the separated condition with the components spaced from the desired orientation;cleaning the components of the medical device;arranging the components in the desired orientation; andapplying the binder to recouple the components in the desired orientation to return the components to the adhered condition.2. A method of recoupling a plurality of strands of a used cable assembly in a desired orientation using a fixture and a binder , the used cable assembly including a fitting attached to a first end of each of the plurality of strands , said method comprising the steps of:cleaning the plurality of strands of the used cable assembly;arranging the plurality of strands in the desired orientation using the fixture;applying the binder on at least one of the plurality of strands to recouple the plurality of strands in the desired orientation; andremoving the plurality of strands from the fixture.3. The method as set forth in wherein cleaning the plurality of strands of the used cable assembly includes removing a residual binder from the at least one of the plurality of strands remaining on the ...

High-speed soft capsule forming machine

Disclosed is a high-speed soft capsule forming machine comprising: a sheet forming part for forming two gelatin sheets; a pair of die rolls for heat sealing the gelatin sheets and simultaneously forming the same into a capsule shape; a wedge positioned at the upper sides of the pair of die rolls, heating the gelatin sheets at a predetermined temperature, and having a plurality of nozzles, which are formed to be aligned therein, for receiving liquid medicine from a liquid medicine feeding part and respectively injecting the same between the gelatin sheets inserted into cavities of the pair of die rolls; and a controller for controlling the rotational speed of the die rolls, the temperature of the wedge, the rotational speed and temperature of a cooling drum, and the intervals of nozzle operations for injecting the liquid medicine according to the angle of the nozzles formed in the wedge with respect to the center of the die roll and a set number value of lines in which the nozzles are aligned.

BAG-SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Bag-sealing apparatus is provided for heat-sealing a bag. The apparatus has a heater arrangement operable to apply heat to heat-seal an open end of the bag. A bag detector detects the location of the bag relative to the heater arrangement. The heater arrangement is formed of plural heater portions. The heater arrangement is operable such that only the or each heater portion that overlies the bag as detected by the bag detector is caused to operate to apply heat to the bag.

Human Tissue Isolation Pouch For Use With Pouch Sealer

A human tissue isolation pouch for use with a sealer machine to indirectly seal human tissue medical pouches while avoiding cross contamination is herein disclosed. The human tissue isolation pouch comprises a rigid frame supporting a high temperature material and having one or more magnets for removably attaching the human tissue isolation pouch to a sealer machine. 1. A device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue comprising:a rigid frame forming a three-dimensional isolation pouch shape;one or more magnets for removably attaching the rigid frame to a sealer machine; anda high temperature material spanning the rigid frame to form an isolation pouch, wherein the isolation pouch includes a sealing envelope that receives a human tissue medical pouch and wherein the isolation pouch receives heat from the sealer machine and transfers heat to the human tissue medical pouch to seal the human tissue medical pouch.2. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the high temperature material can withstand temperatures up to at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit without deformation.3. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the high temperature material has a melting temperature substantially higher than that of the human tissue medical pouch.4. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the high temperature material is Kapton.5. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the rigid frame is formed of stainless steel.6. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the isolation pouch shape is a triangular prism.7. The device for avoiding cross contamination during processing of human tissue as recited in claim 7 , wherein the ...

Method and device for welding profiled elements in plastic material, in particular pvc

A method for welding profiled elements in plastic material, includes the steps of: preparing two profiled elements, arranged with respective zones to be facing one another; making a groove in correspondence to at least one zone, by a removal operation on a peripheral edge of at least one profiled element; heating the zones to be welded; coupling the zones to be welded to one another, pressing the profiled elements one against the other so as to keep the zones to be welded in reciprocal contact. The coupling step includes: melting the zones to be welded into one another in order to define a welding bead; making a containing compartment defined by the groove, the welding bead being made internally of the containing compartment; and arranging a containing presser in correspondence to the containing compartment for preventing exit of the welding bead from the compartment itself.

Laser welding apparatus and laser welding method

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.

Air cushion inflation machine

A machine converts a web of preformed pouches, which are defined by transverse seals extending from a remote edge, into inflated dunnage units. A sealing arrangement is positioned to provide a longitudinal seal intersecting the transverse seals to close the preformed pouches and form a dunnage unit. The sealing arrangement has at least two sealing belts. Each belt is positioned so that respective first sides engage a surface of the web and pull the web through sealing elements positioned on either side of the web. A heating element is on a second side of the first belt not engaging the web. A compliant material is on a second side of the second belt not engaging the web. As the web passes between the heating element and compliant material, imperfections in the web are smoothed by the compliant material and the layers of the web are sealed by the heating element.

UNIT AND METHOD FOR FORMING/ADVANCING A PACK OR A PORTION OF A PACK

There is described a unit () for forming/advancing at least one pack () or at least one portion of a pack (), comprising a frame (), a selectively activatable/deactivatable source of power () and at least one carriage () operationally coupled with source of power (), movable along a path () comprising at least one vertical portion (), and adapted to convey said at least one pack () or said at least one portion of a pack (); unit () comprises stopping means () fitted to frame () and which can be operated: to leave carriage () free to advance along vertical portion (), when source of power () is activated, and to stop carriage () along vertical portion (), when source of power is, in use, deactivated. 115-. (canceled)16. A packaging unit for advancing at least one pack portion , comprising:a stationary frame;a carriage movable along a path comprising at least one vertical portion, wherein the carriage is configured to convey the at least one pack portion; allow the carriage to advance along the vertical portion when the carriage receives power from a power source; and', 'stop the carriage from advancing along the vertical portion when the power source is deactivated,', 'wherein the carriage has a first stop element having an appendix that protrudes from the carriage and wherein the first stop element is configured to engage with a second stop element of the stopping unit, and', a first wall and a second wall that together define a slot through which the appendix is movable when the carriage moves along the vertical portion;', 'the second wall defining the second stop element and being selectively movable between: (1) a closed position in which the second wall cooperates with the first wall to thereby block the appendix inside the slot, and (2) an open position in which the second wall is detached from the first wall to thereby allow the appendix to move in the slot., 'wherein the stopping unit is selectively movable between: (1) a release configuration in which the ...

Device to preheat a tape and connected method of application

A device to preheat a tape for sealing containing compartments with a sealing tape, operates intervening by heating and tensioning a sealing tape by means of a panel.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR JOINING MOULDED PARTS BY ELECTROMAGNETIC WELDING

A method for joining moulded parts by electromagnetic welding. A joining inductor is moved along contact surfaces of the moulded parts, generating an electromagnetic field in an induction-sensitive component of the moulded part(s) to heat a thermally activated coupling means of the moulded part(s) to above a melting temperature of the coupling means. The strength of the electromagnetic field suitable for joining is determined by previously moving a sensing inductor along the contact plane, generating a relatively weak electromagnetic field to slightly heat the thermally activated coupling means to a sensing temperature, measuring the field strength generated by the sensing inductor in the moulded part(s), determining a discrepancy between the measured field strength of the sensing inductor and the field strength suitable for joining, and adjusting the field strength suitable for joining to close the discrepancy. A device for carrying out the method. 1. A method for joining moulded parts by electromagnetic welding , comprising:moving a joining inductor along a contact surfaces of the moulded parts,generating an electromagnetic field in an induction-sensitive component of the moulded part(s) to heat a thermally activated coupling means of the moulded part(s) to above a melting temperature of the coupling means, andjoining the moulded parts to each other in the contact surfaces by the molten coupling means,wherein the strength of the electromagnetic field suitable for joining is determined by previously moving a sensing inductor along the contact plane, generating a relatively weak electromagnetic field, measuring the field strength generated by the sensing inductor in the moulded part(s), determining a discrepancy between the measured field strength of the sensing inductor and the field strength suitable for joining, and adjusting the field strength suitable for joining to close the discrepancy.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the discrepancy is determined ...

WELDING SYSTEM

A system for welding an elongate element along a longitudinal direction to a component including a support element comprising a support surface, a magnetic field generating arrangement generating a predefined magnetic field, a carriage comprising contacts supporting an elongate element against movement along the surface of the component in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a superconducting element being fixedly connected to the carriage, an element cooling device for cooling the superconducting element below its transition temperature, a mover operable to linearly move the carriage, and a welding device for welding the elongate element to the component. The predefined magnetic field defines a linear path along the support surface for the superconducting element when the superconducting element has a temperature below its transition temperature. 2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact are arranged such that a reception space is defined between them claim 1 , so that claim 1 , when the elongate element has a suitable cross-sectional shape including a projecting portion extending along the longitudinal direction of the elongate element claim 1 , the projecting portion is receivable in the reception space with the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact in contact with the projecting portion.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact are arranged such that each of them is operable to apply a force to the projecting portion having a force component perpendicular to the support surface.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one first contact and/or each of the at least one second contact comprises a rotatably mounted roller or ball.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one first contact and/or each of the at least one second contact ...

Tube joining device

A tube joining apparatus 1 includes a housing, a lid relatively movable toward and away from the housing, a tube holding part that holds a first tube and a second tube individually in a state of being placed side by side in an oblique direction with respect to a height direction of the housing, and a tube pressing part that presses the first tube and the second tube against each other as the lid relatively moves toward the housing.

THERMAL FILL BONDING METHOD

A Thermal Bonding Method and Apparatus to thermally bond sheets of fill in a cooling tower fill pack. The apparatus creates a hemispherical joint extending through two fill sheets to provide a substantial joint between said sheets. 1. A thermal bonding method comprising:placing alternating film fill sheets on a stack;heating a hemispherical bonding tip to a melting point of the fill sheet;plunging the bonding tip vertically onto a bond site on the fill sheet;waiting a specified amount of time for the tip to melt into the fill sheet to a specified depth;providing a pulse of air through the bonding tip that pushes the melted sheets together; andremoving the bonding tip from the joint.2. The method of with a specified duration for each step claim 1 , and wherein some steps occur simultaneously.3. The method of wherein a specific pressure and duration of air pulse is provided through the tip to cause the bond site to “bubble-out.”4. A thermal bonding device comprising:a hemispherical bonding tip extending through an insulating bushing;a heater block to provide the temperature necessary to heat the bonding tip to a level near a melting point of the fill sheet;a spring mechanism attached to the bonding tip to provide a resistance force;a sliding mechanism allowing the bonding tip to move vertically; andan air conduit to provide a pulse of air to the bond zone.5. The device of further comprising a ship's hull shaped tip6. The device of further comprising a weight to provide resistance to the bond tip7. The device of comprising a non-cylindrical insulating bushing shape. This invention relates to methods and apparatuses for bonding fill sheets.It is well known that film-type cooling tower fill packs are stronger and easier to install when the sheets are bonded together well. Some fill sheet bonding techniques include chemical welding, snap buttons, rods, screws, nails, and thermal bonding. Chemical welding is the most common and is also usually the strongest, but requires ...

Film securing apparatus and method

Systems, apparatuses, and methods to secure a film to a container are provided. An example sealing device utilizes film from a supply of film to seal a lid onto a container. Various sizes of containers are usable with some example sealing devices. Additional features, such as printing on the film and piercing the film for ventilation and/or insertion of a straw are contemplated. One or more markings along the film may be utilized for confirming that an approved film has been loaded into the sealing device. In response, various components or features of the sealing device may be appropriately enabled or disabled. The one or more markings may also be utilized to convey data to the sealing device regarding the installed film, such as for improved operation thereof.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WELDING COMPOSITE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS

An apparatus for welding composite thermoplastic materials comprises a welding member configured to receive the composite thermoplastic materials there at; and a controller for controlling a temperature by which composite thermoplastic materials received at the welding member are heated, the controller being configured to provide a plurality of heating cycles during which the composite thermoplastic materials are welded. There is also a method for welding composite thermoplastic materials, the method comprises receiving the composite thermoplastic materials at a welding zone; and applying a plurality of heating cycles to the composite thermoplastic materials at the welding zone. 1. An apparatus for welding composite thermoplastic materials , the apparatus comprising:a welding member configured to receive the composite thermoplastic materials there at; anda controller for controlling a temperature by which composite thermoplastic materials received at the welding member are heated, the controller being configured to provide a plurality of heating cycles during which the composite thermoplastic materials are welded.2. An apparatus for welding composite thermoplastic materials according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to provide a plurality of heating cycles that each comprise a heating period claim 1 , during which the composite thermoplastic materials are heated claim 1 , and a dwell period claim 1 , during which no heating (or less heating) occurs.3. An apparatus for welding composite thermoplastic materials according to claim 1 , wherein the respective durations of each heating and dwell period claim 1 , as well as the degree of heating in each heating period claim 1 , can be adapted to suit composite thermoplastic materials.4. An apparatus for welding composite thermoplastic materials according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to provide a plurality of heating cycles that comprise one or more heating cycles during which the ...

DEVICE FOR WELDING PROFILED ELEMENTS IN PLASTIC MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR PVC

A device for welding profiled elements in plastic material includes: a base frame supporting retaining members of respective profiled elements, to engage the profiled elements with corresponding zones to be welded facing one another; a heater for heating the weld zones of the profiled elements; a unit to move the retaining members, to shift the profiled elements between a first reciprocal away direction and a second reciprocal closer direction wherein the zones to be welded are coupled together; and a removal unit utilizing milling The removal unit includes: a supporting frame positioned in correspondence to the retaining members; at least one machining tool; a motor part associated with the tool; and a movement member of the tool, to move it between a first idle condition and a second working condition wherein it is placed between the profiled elements. 221214626321333606130aa,b;. Device according to claim 1 , further comprising a pair of said machining tools () claim 1 , each of which equipped with an active head () on a peripheral edge of a respective zone to be welded (; claim 1 , ); said tools () being opposite one another to work at the same time on two facing edges of the profiled elements (; claim 1 , ). )321423. Device according to claim 2 , wherein said tools () are positioned in correspondence to the side edge of said zone to be welded () by means of the movement of said movement member ().4202422124. Device according to claim 2 , wherein said supporting frame () comprises a supporting bar () arranged above the retaining members (); said tools () being mounted on the extremity of the bar ().524234. Device according to claim 4 , wherein said bar () is operatively connected to said movement member () to be moved in correspondence to said zones to be welded ().623212524243336061a,b;. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said movement member () of the tool () comprises a pair of supporting guides () of said bar () to shift the bar () itself between a ...

METHOD FOR WELDING PROFILED ELEMENTS IN PLASTIC MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR PVC

A method for welding profiled elements in plastic material includes: preparing two profiled elements, arranged with respective weld zones facing one another; making a groove corresponding to at least one weld zone of the profiled elements, the grooving performed by a removal operation on a peripheral edge of at least one profiled element; heating the weld zones; coupling the zones to be welded to one another, pressing the profiled elements together to keep the zones to be welded in reciprocal contact. The coupling step includes: a sub-step of melting the zones to be welded into one another in order to define a welding bead; a sub-step of making a containing compartment defined by the groove, the welding bead being made internally of the containing compartment; and the step of arranging a containing presser in correspondence to the containing compartment for preventing exit of the welding bead from the compartment itself. 2462633336061ab.) Method according to claim 1 , wherein said removal creates a step of said peripheral edge claim 1 , developing along the whole development of the zone to be welded (; claim 1 , ) of said profiled element (; claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ).31946263194626319193336061aaab.) Method according to claim 1 , wherein said step of making a groove () is performed in correspondence to each zone to be welded (; claim 1 , ) and said step of making a containing compartment () is performed by abutting the zones to be welded (; claim 1 , ) against one another; said compartment () being defined by said grooves () in reciprocal collaboration on a visible surface portion of said profiled elements (; claim 1 , ; claim 1 , ).42719a. Method according to claim 3 , further comprising the step of arranging a pair of said pressers () claim 3 , facing one another claim 3 , and both mobile in a reciprocal moving close direction in corrrespondence to a respective compartment ().5.) Method according to claim 1 , further comprising the sub-step of retaining the shavings ...

BACK SEAM WELDER AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A thermal welder is configured to weld a back seam of a bag formed of thermoplastic sheet material. The welder may include a weld heater and a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to compress the sheet material to form the back seam. The welder may also include a weld breaker downstream of the compression mechanism to break apart incidental welds which are formed adjacent the back seam. 1. A thermal welding apparatus comprising:a sheet material pathway adapted to allow sheet material to move downstream therethrough;a weld heater extending adjacent the pathway;a compression mechanism extending adjacent the pathway adjacent and downstream of the weld heater; anda weld breaker assembly which comprises a first axial leg upstream of the compression mechanism, a second axial leg downstream of the compression mechanism, and a longitudinal leg extending from the first axial leg to the second axial leg; wherein the second axial leg serves as a weld breaker which is within the pathway and adapted to disengage incidental welds created during formation of a welded back seam of the sheet material as the sheet material is moving downstream through the pathway.2. The apparatus of wherein the weld breaker is a piece of sheet metal.3. The apparatus of wherein the weld breaker is part of a flat plate.4. The apparatus of wherein the flat plate is L-shaped.5. The apparatus of further comprising a lip and a plate adjacent the weld heater which define therebetween a sheet edge receiving space adapted to receive therein an edge of the sheet material.6. The apparatus of wherein the first axial leg comprises a first portion outside the pathway and a second portion in the pathway; the second axial leg is entirely within the pathway; and the longitudinal leg is entirely within the pathway.7. The apparatus of wherein the longitudinal leg is a plate.8. The apparatus of wherein the first axial leg is a cantilevered rod.9. The apparatus of wherein the second axial leg and the ...

In Situ Optical Feedback

Sensors incorporated within a waveguide detect a laser light output from at least a laser delivery optical fiber to provide in situ feedback of the laser light intensity detected by the sensor. The sensors may detect laser light directly from the laser delivery optical fiber or as reflected back from a plurality of work pieces during a weld cycle. In various aspects, the feedback provided from the sensors is used to control the laser light intensity or to alert an operator that the laser light intensity is below a predetermined parameter.

Back seam welder and method of operation

A thermal welder is configured to weld a back seam of a bag formed of thermoplastic sheet material, which may be a polywoven material. The welder typically includes a weld heater and a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to compress the sheet material to form the back seam. The welder also includes a weld breaker downstream of the compression mechanism to break apart incidental welds which are formed adjacent the back seam.

WEIGHING AND PACKAGING APPARATUS

A weighing and packaging apparatus () includes a packaging unit (), a weighing unit (), and a frame (). The packaging unit () includes a film transport mechanism () that transports a film (F) in a film transport direction, a detachable former (), a former seat () that supports the former (), and a sealing mechanism (). The weighing unit () is positioned on an upper side in a vertical direction of the packaging unit (), and supplies articles (A) to be packaged to the packaging unit (). The frame () supports at least the weighing unit (), and includes legs including a first front leg (), a first back leg (), a second front leg (), and a second back leg (). A movable portion () including the former seat () moves in a maintenance mechanism movable space (PM) when the former () is detached. All of the legs are located so as to avoid a leg prohibited space (PP). 1. A weighing and packaging apparatus , comprising:a bag making and packaging unit including a film transport mechanism that transports a film in a film transport direction, a detachable former, a former seat that supports the former, and a sealing mechanism;a weighing unit positioned on an upper side in a vertical direction of the bag making and packaging unit, the weighing unit supplying articles to be packaged to the bag making and packaging unit; anda frame supporting at least the weighing unit, the frame including a plurality of leg portions; whereina movable portion including the former seat moves in a maintenance mechanism movable space when the former is attached or detached, andall of the plurality of leg portions are located so as to avoid a predetermined leg prohibited space.2. The weighing and packaging apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina film width direction is orthogonal to a plane including the film transport direction, and the maintenance mechanism movable space, and', 'a lateral space that is adjacent to one side in the film width direction of the maintenance mechanism movable space., 'the ...

APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING AN ELASTIC NONWOVEN MATERIAL

An apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material generally includes a first bonding module, a second bonding module positioned in close proximity to the first bonding module, and a pinching device. The first bonding module and the second bonding module are adapted to bond at least one elastic strand of the elastic nonwoven material. The pinching device is adapted to limit a snap-back potential of the at least one elastic strand if the at least one elastic strand becomes severed during bonding. 1. An apparatus for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material , the apparatus comprising:a first bonding module;a second bonding module positioned in close proximity to the first bonding module, the first bonding module and the second bonding module being adapted to bond at least one elastic strand of the elastic nonwoven material; anda pinching device adapted to limit a snap-back potential of the at least one elastic strand if the at least one elastic strand becomes severed during bonding.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pinching device comprises a roller that floatingly contacts the second bonding module.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pinching device comprises a base and a biasing element by which the roller is floatingly mounted to the base.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pinching device is adjustable in at least two degrees of freedom.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least two degrees of freedom include at least one translating degree of freedom and at least one rotating degree of freedom.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first bonding module is mounted on a first bonding module frame claim 1 , the second bonding module is mounted on a second bonding module frame claim 1 , and the pinching device comprises a bracket assembly mounted to at least one of the first bonding module frame and the second bonding module frame.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second bonding module is an anvil.8. The apparatus of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING AN ELASTIC NONWOVEN MATERIAL

A method and system for fabricating an article using a first bonding module having a first bonding module face and a second bonding module having a second bonding module face include supplying a first non-woven fabric to at least one of the first bonding module face and the second bonding module face, and supplying a plurality of elastic strands to a surface of the first non-woven fabric. The method and system further include entrapping a first elastic strand between a first pair of adjacent bonds in a first row in the first non-woven fabric, entrapping a second elastic strand between a second pair of adjacent bonds in the first row, and creating a third pair of adjacent bonds in the first row free of elastic bands therebetween. The third pair of adjacent bonds is located between the first pair of adjacent bonds and the second pair of adjacent bonds. 1. A method for fabricating an article using a first bonding module having a first bonding module face and a second bonding module having a second bonding module face , at least one of the first bonding module face and the second bonding module face having a width , a circumferential axis , and a plurality of ridges extending across the circumferential axis , the plurality of ridges defining a plurality of interspaced lands and notches , the method comprising:supplying a first non-woven fabric to at least one of the first bonding module face and the second bonding module face;supplying a plurality of elastic strands to a surface of the first non-woven fabric, the plurality of elastic strand oriented parallel the circumferential axis and including at least a first elastic strand and a second elastic strand;compressing the first bonding module and the second bonding module together with the first non-woven fabric and the plurality of elastic strands therebetween; and entrapping the first elastic strand between a first pair of adjacent bonds in the first row;', 'entrapping the second elastic strand between a second pair of ...

Low profile heat transfer press

A heat press includes a lower platen and an upper swing arm attached to a base, and an upper platen having a heater therein. The upper platen is coupled to the upper swing arm via a piston rod, and operable via a linkage. The linkage includes a coupler linked between the upper swing arm and a print handle and includes an input link that rotationally couples the print handle to the piston rod such that a motion of the print handle moves the piston rod up or down. The heat press includes a control housing that is electrically coupled to the heater. The upper swing arm is operable to swing the upper platen away from the lower platen when not in contact with the lower platen. The control housing remains in a stationary position regardless of a position of the upper swing arm.

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

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 ...

HIGH SPEED VINYL WELDING AND CLEANING LINE OPERATION

A manufacturing system for manufacturing rectangular frames of plastic material includes a horizontal frame welder configured to weld lengths of a plastic material together to form a rectangular frame. A corner cleaning station is configured to remove excess flash created in the welding process at the horizontal frame welder. A gantry is configured to automatically remove the rectangular frame from the horizontal frame welder after it is welded, move the rectangular frame to the corner cleaning station, and automatically place the rectangular frame in the corner cleaning station. 1. A manufacturing system for manufacturing rectangular frames of plastic material , comprising:a horizontal frame welder configured to weld lengths of a plastic material together to form a rectangular frame;a corner cleaning station configured to remove excess flash created in a welding process at the horizontal frame welder; automatically remove the rectangular frame from the horizontal frame welder after it is welded;', 'move the rectangular frame to the corner cleaning station; and', 'automatically place the rectangular frame in the corner cleaning station., 'a gantry configured to2. The manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein the gantry uses space above the horizontal frame welder and the corner cleaning station in which to move the rectangular frame.3. The manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein the gantry is configured to move a plurality of rectangular frames within a given operating cycle.4. A method of fabricating a corner of a plastic rectangular frame claim 1 , said method comprising:providing a horizontal frame welder for welding rectangular frames of plastic material;loading a plurality of associated frame members into the horizontal frame welder;welding the plurality of associated frame members to create the rectangular frames;providing a gantry for moving the rectangular frames;using the gantry to automatically remove the rectangular frames from the horizontal frame ...

DEVICE FOR ACCOMMODATING AN ADHESIVE APPLICATION UNIT AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a device and a method for storing adhesive application units, with the device comprising a vacuum container () for hermetically accommodating at least one adhesive application unit (), with the vacuum container () having: a passage () for evacuating the vacuum container (), a container housing section () having a loading/unloading opening () and a closing device () for hermetically closing the loading/unloading opening (). 112. Device () for accommodating at least one adhesive application unit () for edge banding machines , comprising:{'b': 10', '2, 'a vacuum container () for hermetically accommodating the adhesive application unit (),'}{'b': 10', '22', '10, 'claim-text': [{'b': 11', '12, 'a container housing section () having a loading/unloading opening (),'}, {'b': 13', '12, 'a closing device () for hermetically closing the loading/unloading opening ().'}], 'wherein the vacuum container () comprises a passage () for evacuating the vacuum container () and further comprises2110152112. Device () according to claim 1 , in which the vacuum container () further comprises a holding device () for holding and optionally securing the adhesive application unit () in the container housing section () claim 1 , wherein the adhesive application unit () preferably is a PUR-adhesive application unit.31412. Device according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , further comprising a sealing device () for hermetically sealing the loading/unloading opening ().412050212050221122. Device () according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum generation device ( claim 1 ,) which claim 1 , in particular claim 1 , is formed as a vacuum pump or Venturi nozzle () claim 1 , said vacuum generation device ( claim 1 , ) being connected to the passage () which is provided on or in the container housing section () in the form of a vacuum connection ().5130103010. Device () according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , further ...

RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS

Various device embodiments perform a sealing operation on a moving web, and comprise, among other things a plate assembly with an air cylinder assembly. The air cylinder assembly comprises a mount, a back plate, at least one air cylinder positioned between the mount and the back plate. The first plate assembly further includes a linear servo motor for linearly moving the air cylinder assembly with respect to the first base, and a first tooling plate with a sealing surface area. The first tooling plate coupled to the back plate. 1. (canceled)2. A method for performing a sealing operation on a linearly moving web , the method comprising:moving the web along a linear web path passing between a first seal plate having a first seal area and a second seal plate;implementing a motion profile for the first seal plate and the second seal plate, the motion profile including a first vector component in which the first and second seal plates are linearly moved substantially parallel with the linear web path at a velocity substantially equal to a velocity of the web, and a second vector component in which the first and second seal plates are moved into contact with the web to perform the sealing operation while the web moves along the linear web path, wherein implementing the motion profile includes maintaining the first and second seal plates substantially parallel to each other and to the linear web path when the first and second seal plates are moved into contact with the web; andapplying a desired pressure between the first and second seal plates throughout the sealing operation, wherein applying a desired pressure includes using at least one air cylinder to distribute the desired pressure about the first seal area.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the web has a width and the first seal area of the first seal plate has a length in a direction in line with the web greater than the width of the web.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising heating the first seal plate and ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE ULTRASONIC WELDING OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE OR OF AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CARTRIDGE

A method and a device for the ultrasonic welding of a first component to a second component of an electronic cigarette cartridge, wherein both components are made of a plastic material; the device includes an ultrasound generator, which delivers an electric pulse to a vibrating assembly, which, in turn, includes a converter designed to turn the electric pulse into a mechanical vibration movement and transfers it to a sonotrode, which directly transmits the energy in the form of vibrations to the two components to be welded; the sonotrode is designed so as to simultaneously weld a plurality of first components to the respective second components and cooperates with a plurality of striker elements, each associated to a respective first component and to a respective second component to be welded; and wherein each striker element is connected to a sensor, which is designed to detect a parameter of the welding process carried out to weld the first component to the second component and to control the welding process carried out to weld the first component to the second component based on the parameter. 11027127271127192719202727. A device () for the ultrasonic welding of a first component () to a second component () of an electronic cigarette or of an electronic cigarette cartridge () , wherein both components ( , ) are made of a plastic material; the device comprises an ultrasound generator , which delivers an electric pulse to a vibrating assembly (VA) , which , in turn , comprises a converter designed to turn the electric pulse into a mechanical vibration movement and transfers it to a sonotrode , which directly transmits the energy in the form of vibrations to the two components ( , ) to be welded; the sonotrode () is designed so as to simultaneously weld a plurality (n) of first components () to the respective second components () and cooperates with a plurality of striker elements () , each associated to a respective first component () and to a respective second ...

Welding apparatus having a safety feature

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.

Method and apparatus for tracking weld data

A moveable seam welding machine, system, and method of use is provided. The seam welding machine includes at least one sensor that generates at least one data point having geolocation coordinates incorporated or integrally formed therewith. The data point typically relates to the integrity or quality of the welded seam created by the machine. The sensor generates data points which may be evaluated in alarm logic for abnormalities or anomalies. The geolocation coordinates inherent or integral to the data point may be plotted or registered overtop satellite imagery. The coordinates of the anomalies or the registered image, or both, can be provided to the workman or operator so he/she may manually inspect the geolocation at where the abnormal or anomaly data point was generated by the sensor to spot check the welded seam by hand.

Sealing jaws for bagging apparatus

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.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SURFACE COVERING WITH AN EMBOSSED PRINTED SURFACE

A process for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface is described. A substrate () is continuously moved through a production line, and this substrate () is first provided, in a printing equipment (), with a printed pattern and thereafter, in an embossing equipment (), with an embossed pattern, which is registered with the printed pattern. The printing equipment () produces the printed pattern in-line with the production of the embossed pattern. During printing in the printing equipment (), the printed pattern is stretched or compressed, dynamically responsive to indicators of misalignments between the printed pattern and the embossed pattern, so as to correct or prevent the misalignments. A production line for carrying out this process is also proposed. 1. A production line for producing a surface covering with an embossed printed surface , said production line comprising:a printing equipment for applying a printed pattern onto a substrate as said substrate is moved in said production line;an embossing equipment downstream of said printing equipment, for providing said substrate with an embossed pattern, which is registered with said printed pattern; andcontrol equipment configured to correct or prevent misalignments between said printed pattern and said embossed pattern, by stretching or compressing said printed pattern relative to the substrate on which the printed pattern is applied, dynamically responsive to real-time indicators of said misalignments.2. The production line as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate remains continuous at least up to the embossing equipment.3. The production line as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a lamination equipment claim 1 , the lamination equipment located on the production line between the printing equipment and the embossing equipment claim 1 , the lamination equipment being configured to apply a transparent wear layer onto the printed pattern.4. The production line as claimed in claim 1 , ...

PACKAGING MACHINE WITH TILTING TOOL DRAWER

A packaging machine comprising a machine frame and at least one workstation with a lifting gear for supporting and moving a lower tool part between an open and a closed position. The workstation may include an upper tool part to act in cooperation with the lower tool part during a working operation. The lower tool part may be engaged with or near in proximity to an upper tool part in the closed position, and will be spaced apart from the upper tool part in the open position. A tilting mechanism is provided for a tool changing operation to tilt the lower tool part into a tilted position when the lower tool part is in the open position. In one embodiment, the lower tool part is removed from the packaging machine on a rail system in the direction corresponding to the tilted position. 1. A packaging machine for manufacturing products along a production direction , the packaging machine comprising:a machine frame;at least one workstation having an upper tool part and a lower tool part;a lifting gear for supporting and moving the lower tool part between an open and a closed position in relation to the upper tool part, wherein the lower tool part is immediately adjacent to the upper tool part in the closed position, and is spaced apart from the upper tool part in the open position; anda tilting mechanism for bringing the lower tool part from an operating position in the open position to a tilted position to allow for a tool changing operation.2. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the tilting mechanism is integrally formed in the lifting gear of the workstation.3. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the tilting mechanism brings the lower tool part into the tilted position within the extents of the machine frame.4. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein in the tilted position claim 1 , a side of the lower tool part disposed closest to a side frame of the machine frame takes a lower level than an opposite side of the lower tool ...

High Rate Production Fiber Placement System and Method

A fiber placement system including a fiber placement station at a first location, the fiber placement station including a tool and a fiber placement assembly configured to construct a reinforcement layup on the tool, the first fiber placement assembly including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller at least partially defining a nip, a thermoplastic composite ply extending through the nip and a heating unit positioned to heat the thermoplastic composite ply proximate the nip, and a consolidation station at a consolidation location, the consolidation location being different from the first location, the consolidation station including a consolidation tool and a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly that includes the reinforcement layup. 1. A fiber placement system comprising: a first tool; and', a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, said compaction roller at least partially defining a nip; and', 'a heating unit positioned to supply heat proximate said nip; and, 'a first fiber placement assembly configured to construct a first reinforcement layup on said first tool, said first fiber placement assembly comprising], 'a first fiber placement station at a first location, said first fiber placement station comprising a consolidation tool; and', 'a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly comprising said first reinforcement layup., 'a consolidation station at a consolidation location, said consolidation location being different from said first location, said consolidation station comprising2. The fiber placement system of wherein said first fiber placement assembly further comprises a thermoplastic composite ply extending through said nip.3. The fiber placement system of wherein said thermoplastic composite ply comprises at least one of polyether ether ketone claim 2 , polyether ketone ketone claim 2 , polyphenaline sulfide claim 2 , ...

HEAT RADIATOR, DEVICE FOR INFRARED WELDING AND METHOD FOR HEATING PLASTIC COMPONENTS

The present invention discloses a heat radiator, especially an infrared radiator, having at least one radiation source by means of which supplied electrical energy is convertible into heat radiation, as well as a control. This control comprises at least one frequency converter having a first, a second and a third output so that between the first and the third output a first alternating current is providable and between the second and the third output a second alternating current is providable by means of which the at least one radiation source is operable. 1. A method for heating or welding at least one plastic component , the method comprising the following steps:a. providing at least one radiation source, preferably at least one infrared radiator or metal foil radiator,b. electrically supplying the at least one radiation source by means of at least one frequency converter producing a first and a second alternating current, andc. heating the at least one plastic component by means of a defined alternating current in the at least one radiation source.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the further step:interconnecting a transformer between the frequency converter and the at least one radiation source and producing a contact-proof alternating voltage for the electrical supply of the at least one radiation source.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the further step:driving a plurality of radiation sources via a plurality of frequency converters which are connected to each other via a BUS-system.4. The method according to claim 2 , comprising the further step:driving a plurality of radiation sources via a plurality of frequency converters which are connected to each other via a BUS-system.5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the further step:moving at least two heated plastic components into abutment with each other so that the plastic components will be welded to each other.6. The method according to claim 4 , comprising the further ...

THERMAL FILL BONDING METHOD

A Thermal Bonding Method and Apparatus to thermally bond sheets of fill in a cooling tower fill pack. The apparatus creates a hemispherical joint extending through two fill sheets to provide a substantial joint between said sheets.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANCHORING AN INSERT IN A STRUCTURE BY USING A VIBRATION DEVICE

A device for joining material by anchoring an insert comprising a first material in a structure comprising a second material is provided. The first material is solid and comprises thermoplastic properties and the second material is solid and is penetrable by the first material when in a liquefied state. The device comprises a vibration device being configured to transmit vibrations to said insert to cause at least partial liquefaction thereof and being arranged to move, relative to said structure, along an insertion direction (ID) to insert said insert at least partly into said structure, a contact sensor being connected to the vibration device and being adapted to move together with the vibration device along the insertion direction (ID), the contact sensor having a sensor body being adapted to detect contact with said structure. A controller is further connected to the contact sensor and adapted for receiving a contact signal from the contact sensor indicating that the sensor body has come into contact with said structure. 1. A device for joining material by anchoring an insert comprising a first material in a structure comprising a second material , wherein the first material is solid and comprises thermoplastic properties and wherein the second material is solid and is penetrable by the first material when in a liquefied state , said device comprising:a vibration device being configured to transmit vibrations to said insert to cause at least partial liquefaction thereof and being arranged to move, relative to said structure, along an insertion direction (ID) to insert said insert at least partly into said structure,a contact sensor being connected to the vibration device and being adapted to move together with the vibration device along the insertion direction (ID), the contact sensor having a sensor body being adapted to detect contact with said structure, anda controller connected to the contact sensor and adapted for receiving a contact signal from the ...

VACUUM SEALER

The vacuum sealer includes a base, a cover, a vacuuming device, at least a heating device, at least a heat-resistant element wrapping around the heating device, at least a heat insulation element between the base and the heating device, at least a power provision device, and at least a safety breaker device. The safety breaker device includes at least a safety switch, and at least a trigger element. The object to be sealed is placed on the heating device and, as the cover closes the base, the safety switch engages the trigger element to release safety breaker device and to allow the power provision device to power the heating device. The heat insulation element prevents heat from conducted to the base. With the dual protection from the safety breaker device and the heat insulation element, safety is enhanced and the power provision device may operate under high voltage. 1. A vacuum sealer , comprising:a base;a cover pivotally joined to the base;a vacuuming device on the base and the cover;at least a heating device inside the base to a side of the vacuuming device;at least a heat-resistant element wrapping around the heating device;at least a heat insulation element between the base and the heating device;at least a power provision device to a side of the base electrically connected to the heating device; andat least a safety breaker device disrupting electricity provision of the power provision device, where the safety breaker device comprises at least a safety switch inside the base, and at least a trigger element on the cover;wherein electricity provision from the power provision device is conducted only when the trigger element and the safety switch are engaged.2. The vacuum sealer according to claim 1 , wherein the heating device comprises a plurality of heat conduction elements claim 1 , at least a heating wire winding around the heat conduction elements.3. The vacuum sealer according to claim 2 , wherein the heat conduction elements are carbon fibers.4. The ...

Clamping devices for clamping die members onto web packaging machines

A web packaging machine for forming a food product package from a lower web of packaging material and an upper web of packaging material includes a frame, a die member supported by the frame and configured to form or close the food product package, and a clamping device comprising a first end that is pivotally coupled to the frame and an opposite, second end that is configured to secure the die member to the frame. The clamping device is pivotable into and between a locked position in which the clamping device clamps the die member to the frame and an unlocked position in which the clamping device is pivoted away from the die member such that the die member can be moved relative to the frame.

BAG MAKING AND PACKAGING MACHINE

A bag making and packaging machine includes a cutter fixed to a sealing member that cuts a laterally sealed portion of a film using pressure force with which a pair of sealing members sandwiches the film during lateral sealing. The bag making and packaging machine further includes a pair of sealing jaws, a knife, a pressurization mechanism, and a pressurization mechanism control part. The knife fixed to one sealing jaw, fusion-cuts the laterally sealed portion of the film. The pressurization mechanism exerts pressure force on one sealing jaw towards the other sealing jaw so that the pair of sealing jaws sandwiches and laterally seals the film therebetween, and the knife comes into contact with a laterally sealed portion and fusion-cuts the laterally sealed portion. The pressurization mechanism control part causes the pressurization mechanism to cease exerting pressure force based on error information pertaining to the film or the goods. 1. A bag making and packaging machine configured to produce bags from a film and package packaged articles inside the bags , the bag making and packaging machine comprising:a pair of sealing members configured to laterally seal the film;a fusion cutting member configured to fusion-cut a laterally sealed portion of the film, the fusion cutting member being fixed to one of the sealing members;a pressurization mechanism configured to exert pressure force on one of the sealing members towards the other of the sealing members so that the pair of sealing members sandwiches and laterally seals the film therebetween, and the fusion cutting member comes into contact with the laterally sealed portion and fusion-cuts the laterally sealed portion; anda control part configured to cause the pressurization mechanism to cease exerting pressure force in response to receiving error information pertaining to the film or the packaged articles.2. The bag making and packaging machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe sealing members are configured to ...

HIGH VOLTAGE TAPING TOOL AND METHOD

A tool usable for working on high voltage lines including a hot stick and a tape dispenser attached to or incorporated in or on the hot stick. In some aspects, the hot stick further comprises an angle arm that may facilitate application of tape to the high voltage line. An attachment between the hot stick and the tape dispenser may be included and may also include such an angle arm. One or more index notched may be included to facilitate alignment of the tape dispenser. A cutter for the tape may be included. Also, associated methods. 1. A tool usable for working on a high voltage line comprising:a hot stick; anda tape dispenser attached to or incorporated in or on the hot stick.2. A tool as in claim 1 , wherein the hot stick further comprises an angle arm.3. A tool as in claim 2 , wherein the angle arm facilitates application of tape to the high voltage line.4. A tool as in claim 1 , wherein the hot stick further comprises an index notch for alignment of the tape dispenser.5. A tool as in claim 1 , further comprising an attachment between the hot stick and the tape dispenser.6. A tool as in claim 5 , wherein the attachment further comprises an angle arm.7. A tool as in claim 6 , wherein the angle arm facilitates application of tape to the high voltage line.8. A tool as in claim 5 , wherein the attachment further comprises an index notch for alignment of the tape dispenser.9. A tool as in claim 1 , further comprising a cutter for the tape.10. A method of applying tape to a high voltage line comprising:putting tape onto a tape dispenser attached to or incorporated in or on a hot stick;using the tape dispenser to apply the tape to the high voltage line.11. A method as in claim 10 , wherein the hot stick further comprises an angle arm.12. A method as in claim 11 , wherein the angle arm facilitates application of tape to the high voltage line.13. A method as in claim 10 , wherein the hot stick further comprises an index notch for alignment of the tape dispenser.14. A ...

Ultrasonic Sealing Apparatus For Use In Bag Filling And Packaging Machine

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 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 apparatus comprising:an ultrasonic sealing apparatus body having a horn and an anvil which are movable toward and away from each other, the ultrasonic sealing apparatus body being disposed at a predetermined sealing step position in the bag filling and packaging machine;a sensor disposed at the sealing step position to detect whether or not a mouth of a bag moved to the sealing step position is in a predetermined sealing enable position between the horn and the anvil; anda control unit controlling the ultrasonic sealing apparatus body on a basis of a signal from the sensor,an anvil support member,wherein the anvil is secured, through an insulator, to said anvil support member advancing and retracting relative to the horn;the sensor being a detection sensor that is electrically connected to the horn and the anvil through ...

Device for welding tubes

A device for welding thermoplastic tubes to a welding method, and to a welding knife. The device is provided for welding thermoplastic tubes, wherein the tubes are placed into tube holders and squeezed with the aid of tube clamps. A welding knife is moved between the first and the second tube holder and severs the tubes in the process. Cut ends and residual ends are thereby produced. The cut ends are aligned with one another by a relative movement of one tube holder with respect to the other tube holder and, by a horizontal movement of the two tube holders, are welded simultaneously to form continuous tubes.

DESIGN TOOL FOR OPTIMAL PART CONSOLIDATION SELECTION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A method, medium, and system to receive an indication of an assembly including a plurality of different components to produce by additive manufacturing (AM), determine based on a forward search process that starts with individual components of the plurality of components and iteratively adds other components of the plurality of components thereto in combinations until an entirety of the assembly is accounted for, determine based on a reverse search process that starts with the entirety of the assembly and iteratively removes components of the plurality of components therefrom in combinations until a two-component set is reached, automatically select an optimal combination of the plurality of components from the combinations determined by the forward search and reverse search processes; and transmit the selection of the optimal combination of the plurality of components to an AM controller. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a processor, an indication of an assembly to produce by additive manufacturing (AM), the assembly including a plurality of different components;determining, by the processor, based on a forward search process that starts with individual components of the plurality of components and iteratively adds other components of the plurality of components thereto in combinations until an entirety of the assembly is accounted for, the forward search process adding the other components in combinations based on a calculated cost associated with the individual components of the plurality of components and combinations thereof;determining, by the processor, based on a reverse search process that starts with the entirety of the assembly and iteratively removes components of the plurality of components therefrom in combinations until a two-component set is reached, the reverse search process removing the components in combinations based on the calculated cost associated with the individual components of the plurality of components and combinations thereof; ...

Bag making apparatus and method for making plastic bag

A first sheet panel is folded along a first fold line, and thereby a first folded part is formed in the first sheet panel. Subsequently, the first folded part is folded back along a second fold line, and thereby a folded-back part is formed in the first sheet panel. A corner cut device cuts a second sheet panel and the folded-back part to form corner cut parts. At this time, the corner cut device prevents the first folded part and a base part of the first sheet panel from being cut.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLASTIC COMPONENT, AS WELL AS PLASTIC COMPONENT AND PROCESSING INSTALLATION

A description is given of a method for producing plastic components for a vehicle, wherein the plastic components are at least partially painted in a painting step and then connected on the non-painted areas to further components, wherein at least one region, which is used for connecting to the further components, is masked by a preceding application process of applying a sealing, detachable polymer. 1. A method for producing component systems , wherein components have at least one region , which is used for connecting to the further components , wherein the at least one region is masked by a preceding application process of applying a sealing , detachable polymer , and in a processing step the components are at least partially painted or coated and then connected on non-painted or coated areas , which correspond to the masked regions , to the further components.2. The method for producing components according to claim 1 , wherein the components consist of plastic or metal or a composite material.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the front side of the component is painted and contamination caused by overspray is avoided on the inner side by covering with the polymer.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the application process is performed by a robot along given contours and given regions.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the processing step claim 1 , in a combination process claim 1 , the plastic component is connected to further components of plastic and/or of metal and/or of composite material in the regions for connection.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the regions for connection are adhesively attached.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the application process and the combination process are performed on the same processing station claim 1 , using the same robot.8. A component produced by the method according to claim 1 , wherein the plastic components are tailgates claim 1 , or front modules or rear ...

Inspection of a vertical flow-wrapper

The invention relates to improvements of a vertical flow-wrapper, for producing tubular bags from a foil web, with a frame/housing, at which a form-fill-tube, a longitudinal-sealing means and a cross-sealing means and a cutting means are provided. 1. A vertical flow-wrapper comprising:a frame/housing, at which a form-fill-tube, a longitudinal-sealing means, a cross-sealing means, and a cutting means are provided, anda part, which is moveable relative to the frame/housing from an operation position into an inspection position and vice versa,wherein the cross-sealing means is provided on the part.2. The vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , wherein the part is configured to be pivoted and/or moved linearly relative to the frame/housing.3. The vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , wherein the part and/or the frame/housing comprises means to fix the part relative to the housing.4. The vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-sealing means are provided on one side of the part and a drive for the cross-sealing means is provided on an opposite side of the part.5. The vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , further comprising gusset-forming means claim 1 , which is provided at the part.6. The vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , further comprising safety means that is configured to block start-up of the vertical flow-wrapper claim 1 , in case the part is not fixedly secured to the frame/housing.7. A method to inspect a drive claim 1 , an electrical supply claim 1 , and/or a connection to a sensory of the longitudinal-sealing means and/or the cross-sealing means of the vertical flow-wrapper according to claim 1 , wherein fixation of the part at the frame/housing is loosened and the part together with the cross-sealing means is moved from the operation position into the inspection position.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the means to fix the part relative to the frame/housing is loosened after the vertical flow- ...

Device for welding a material web

Eine Vorrichtung zum Schweißen einer Materialbahn (12) umfasst eine Ultraschallschwingeinheit (14) mit einer Sonotrode (16) und einen mit der Sonotrode (16) einen Spalt (24) für die Materialbahn (12) bildenden Amboss (22), einen Kraftsensor (34) zur und den Amboss (22) auf die Materialbahn (12) einwirkenden Kraft, eine Verstelleinrichtung (32) zur Verstellung des Spaltmaßes (B) und eine Steuereinrichtung (48) zum Betätigen der Verstelleinrichtung (32) in Abhängigkeit von der vom Kraftsensor (34) gemessenen Kraft. Der Kraftsensor (34) und ein zur Feinverstellung des Spaltmaßes (B) als Verstelleinrichtung dienender Piezoaktuator (32) sind mit dem Amboss (22) wirkverbunden. A device for welding a material web (12) comprises an ultrasound vibrating unit (14) with a sonotrode (16) and an anvil (22) forming a gap (24) for the material web (12), a force sensor (34) with the sonotrode (16) ) to and the anvil (22) on the material web (12) acting force, an adjusting device (32) for adjusting the gap (B) and a control device (48) for actuating the adjusting device (32) in dependence on the force sensor (34 ) measured force. The force sensor (34) and a piezoactuator (32) serving as an adjusting device for the fine adjustment of the gap (B) are operatively connected to the anvil (22).

Device for welding a material web

The invention relates to a device for welding a material web (12), comprising an ultrasonic oscillation unit (14) having a sonotrode (16) and an anvil (22) forming a gap (24) for the material web (12) together with the sonotrode (16), a force sensor (34) for measuring the force acting upon the material web (12) in the gap (24) by the sonotrode (16) and the anvil (22), an adjusting device (32) for adjusting the gap dimension (B), and a controller (48) for actuating the adjusting device (32) as a function of the force measured by the force sensor (34). The force sensor (34), and a piezoactuator (32) serving as the adjusting device for the fine adjustment of the gap dimension (B), are operatively connected to the anvil (22).

Ultrasonic guillotine has fixed anvil surface and cutting tool linked to energy source

An ultrasonic assembly subjects a work piece to ultrasonic emissions while it is positioned between an anvil plate and another tool. The ultrasonic sonotrode emitter is attached to a rider whose orientation and direction of travel may be altered with respect to the tool. The tool is coupled to an energy source that drives (FS) it towards the sonotrode. Also claimed is a commensurate operating process. The energy source is a mechanical spring, pneumatic, a hydraulic spring or an electromagnet.

Position feedback system and method for use thereof

The present invention is directed to a machine with a position feedback system and a method for use thereof. The machine includes at least one movable element mounted for movement on a path and at least one programmable controller. The machine further includes at least two absolute or magnetostrictive sensors or the machine includes an absolute sensor and a non-absolute sensor. The programmable controller uses positional information from the sensors to determine the position of the movable elements on the path and control the movable elements. The method includes determining a known position for the movable elements, linking at least two magnetostrictive sensors into one virtual sensor, and/or performing commutation alignment for the movable elements. Determining the position and commutation alignment can occur when the movable elements are stationary or moving.

Variable motion system and method

The invention relates to a system and a method for performing a manufacturing operation at a predetermined position relative to a first path. The system includes a plurality of first elements mounted for movement relative to the first path. The first elements have a plurality of motion parameters which are independently controllable. Active elements are operatively associated with reactive elements to produce relative movement between the first elements and the first path, with the active elements controlling the relative movement. A controller controls the activation of the active elements and a first tool is associated with each first element for performing at least part of the manufacturing operation. The system may also include at least one second element and a second path. The method includes the steps of mounting a plurality of first carriages for movement relative to a first path, operatively associating a plurality of active elements with at least one reactive element to produce relative movement between the first carriages and the path, associating a first tool with each first carriage for performing at least part of the manufacturing process, and controlling the activation of the active elements.

PACKAGING MACHINE

L'INVENTION PORTE SUR UN APPAREIL (10) ET UNE METHODE D'EXECUTION D'UNE OPERATION DE CONDITIONNEMENT D'UN ARTICLE DONNE. L'APPAREIL (10) EST UNE MACHINE DE CONDITIONNEMENT COMPORTANT UNE PREMIERE VOIE (58), UNE DEUXIEME VOIE (60) PREVUE A PROXIMITE TRES PROCHE DE LA PREMIERE VOIE (58), AU MOINS UN PREMIER ET UN DEUXIEME CHARIOTS (52,53) ASSOCIES A UNE VOIE CORRESPONDANTE, UN SYSTEME D'ACTIONNEMENT, ET UN SYSTEME DE CONTROLE (326). LE SYSTEME D'ACTIONNEMENT COMPORTE UNE SERIE D'ELEMENTS ACTIFS (BOBINE 1... BOBINE N) ASSOCIES A CHAQUE CHARIOT (52,53). LES ELEMENTS ACTIFS (BOBINE 1... BOBONE N) SONT INDEPENDANT ACTIVES POUR PRODUIRE ET CONTROLER LE MOUVEMENT RELATIF ENTRE LES PREMIERS ET LES DEUXIEMES CHARIOTS (52,53) LE LONG DE LEURS VOIES RESPECTIVES (58,60). LE SYSTEME DE CONTROLE (326) ASSURE LE CONTROLE DE L'ACTIVATION DES ELEMENTS ACTIFS AFIN DE REALISER UN CONTROLE INDEPENDANT DES PARAMETRES DE MOUVEMENT DES CHARIOTS (52,53). UN PREMIER ET UN DEUXIEME OUTILS (70,71) SONT ASSOCIES AUX PREMIERS ET AUX DEUXIEMES CHARIOTS (52,53) RESPECTIVEMENT, AFIN D'EFFECTUER AU MOINS UNE PARTIE DE L'OPERATION DE CONDITIONNEMENT. LA METHODE COMPORTE LE MONTAGE D'UNE SERIE DE CHARIOTS (52,53) SUR LES VOIES (58,60), AVEC CHAQUE CHARIOT ETANT DOTE D'UN OUTIL (70,71), ET LE CONTROLE DU MOUVEMENT DES CHARIOTS LE LONG DE LA VOIE DE TELLE MANIERE QUE L'OPERATION DE FABRICATION PUISSE AU MOINS ETRE PARTIELLEMENT EFFECTUEE. LES CHARIOTS SONT ACTIONNES SUR LES VOIES PAR DES MOTEURS LINEAIRES THE INVENTION RELATES TO AN APPARATUS (10) AND A METHOD OF PERFORMING A CONDITIONING OPERATION OF A GIVEN ARTICLE. THE APPARATUS (10) IS A PACKAGING MACHINE COMPRISING A FIRST TRACK (58), A SECOND TRACK (60) PROVIDED NEARLY THE FIRST TRACK (58), AT LEAST A FIRST AND A SECOND TROLLEY (52,53 ) ASSOCIATED WITH A CORRESPONDING TRACK, AN ACTUATION SYSTEM, AND A CONTROL SYSTEM (326). THE ACTUATION SYSTEM INCLUDES A SERIES OF ACTIVE ELEMENTS (COIL 1 ... ...

Web processing machines with ultrasonic sealers

In certain examples, a machine that forms a web into bags or pouches includes a sealing section through which the web is conveyed in a machine direction. The sealing section is configured to form a lap seal in the web and has an input end configured to receive the web which has a first web section and a second web section. An ultrasonic sealer with a horn and an anvil defines a nip therebetween through which the first web section passes. The ultrasonic sealer is configured to form the lap seal in the first web section. The anvil is positioned between the first web section and the second web section. An output end is configured to dispense the web with the lap seal formed therein.

Elastic nonwoven material

An elastic nonwoven material includes a first non-woven fabric including a plurality of rows. Each row has a plurality of adjacent bonds formed therein. The elastic nonwoven material also includes a first elastic strand entrapped between a first pair of adjacent bonds within a first row of the plurality of rows, and a second elastic strand entrapped between a second pair of adjacent bonds within the first row. A third pair of adjacent bonds within the first row is free of elastic material therebetween and is located between the first pair of adjacent bonds and the second pair of adjacent bonds.

Method and device for welding profiled elements in plastic material, in particular pvc

The method for welding profiled elements in plastic material, in particular PVC, comprises the steps of: preparing two profiled elements (3; 3a, 3b; 60, 61), arranged with respective zones to be welded (4; 62, 63) facing one another; making a groove (19) in correspondence to at least one zone to be welded (4; 62, 63) of the profiled elements (3; 3a, 3b; 60, 61), the step of making the groove (19) being performed by means of a removal operation on a peripheral edge of at least one profiled element (3; 3a, 3b; 60, 61); heating the zones to be welded (4; 62, 63); coupling the zones to be welded (4; 62, 63) to one another, pressing the profiled elements (3; 3a, 3b; 60, 61) one against the other so as to keep the zones to be welded (4; 62, 63) in reciprocal contact; the step of coupling the zones to be welded (4; 62, 63) comprising: a sub-step of melting the zones to be welded (4; 62, 63) into one another in order to define a welding bead; a sub-step of making a containing compartment (19a) defined by the groove (19), the welding bead being made internally of the containing compartment (19a); and the step of arranging a containing presser (27) in correspondence to the containing compartment (19a) for preventing exit of the welding bead from the compartment itself.

Laser welding apparatus and laser welding method

A laser welding apparatus is provided with: a supporting member including a heat generation unit that has a size limited corresponding to a size of a range in which a plurality of plastic components is to be welded, is made of material that absorbs laser light to generate heat, and generates heat at a melting temperature or more of the plastics; laser light irradiation means for condensing the laser light passing through the plurality of plastic components and irradiating the laser light toward the heat generation unit across the plurality of plastic components; and welding control means for irradiating the laser light onto the heat generation unit with the laser light irradiation means, causing the heat generation unit to generate heat, and welding a contact surface in the range in which the plurality of plastic components is to be welded with the generated heat.

具有倾斜工具抽屉的包装机

具有倾斜工具抽屉的包装机，其用于沿着生产方向(P)制造产品，包装机特别是深拉包装机，包装机包括机器框架(2)和至少一个工作站(AS)，至少一个工作站特别是密封站(4)和/或成型站(3)，至少一个工作站具有用于支撑下工具部(8)并使下工具部(8)在开启位置(P2)和关闭位置(P1)之间移动的升降装置(7)，其中下工具部(8)在关闭位置(P1)接近配置在下工具部(8)上方的上工具部(9)以进行作业操作，并且下工具部(8)在开启位置(P2)与上工具部(9)间隔开，其特征在于，设置倾斜机构(16)用于工具更换操作，倾斜机构(16)被构造成使下工具部(8)从其在开启位置的取向变为倾斜位置(K)。

Method of and plant for packing adhesive substances in liquid state

FIELD: materials handling facilities; packing. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to method of and plant for packing substances in liquid state which are adhesive or soft at room temperature or handling temperature. According to invention, substance A is filled into mould provided with holes and lined with thin plastic film by vacuum thermoforming. This film is not sticky at room temperature and is liquid state is compatible with adhesive or soft substance (stage 1). Free surface of substance, thus formed, is cooled (stage II) and covered by nonstick material which is then heat welded with film (stage III). Materials welded together are cut in place of joint (stage IV). EFFECT: possibility of use of very thin easily soluble covering films and forming good quality packs of practically equal weight at high capacity. 37 cl, 6 dwg ЭтТтУОСбТс ПЧ Го (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ "” 2 150 416. (51) МПК? 13) Сл В 65 В 3/00, 63/08 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 97111827/13, 14.12.1995 (24) Дата начала действия патента: 14.12.1995 (30) Приоритет: 16.12.1994 |Т М 194 АОО2548 (46) Дата публикации: 10.06.2000 (56) Ссылки: ОЕ 4205919 А, 02.09.93. ОЕ 3638832 А, 26.05.88. 4$ 3958395 А, 25.05.76. $Ц 1535159 АЛ, 15.01.90. (85) Дата перевода заявки РСТ на национальную фазу: 16.07.1997 (86) Заявка РСТ: ЕР 95/04945 (14.12.1995) (87) Публикация РСТ: М/О 96/18543 (20.06.1996) (98) Адрес для переписки: 129010, Москва, ул. Большая Спасская 25, стр.3, ООО "Городисский и Партнеры", Томской Е.В. (71) Заявитель: САВ.ИНД.С.Р.Л. (П) (72) Изобретатель: Джорджо Ридзьери (1Т) (73) Патентообладатель: САВ.ИНД.С.Р.Л. (П) (54) СПОСОБ УПАКОВКИ ЛИПКИХ ВЕЩЕСТВ В ЖИДКОМ СОСТОЯНИИ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Изобретение касается способа и установки для упаковки в жидком состоянии веществ, которые являются липкими или мягкими при комнатной температуре или температуре обращения с ними. Согласно изобретению вещество (А) ...

焊接设备

本发明涉及一种用于沿着叠合的塑料材料卷材的边缘焊接所述叠合的塑料材料卷材的焊接设备(1)，所述焊接设备包括底座(2)和加热装置(3)，加热装置(3)设置于底座(2)上并配置成用于叠合的塑料材料卷材的边缘熔融，其中底座(2)包括支撑框架(4)，支撑框架(4)包括彼此偏离设置的至少两个导向辊(5)、彼此相对设置的至少两个压料辊(6,6')和具有传动装置(20)的至少一个驱动单元，其中，相应的下压料辊(6)固定设置，而相应的另一上压料辊(6')可枢转地支撑；支撑框架(4)的纵向弯曲臂(13)从所述支撑框架(4)向焊接方向伸出，所述纵向弯曲臂在焊接设备(1)的操作位置至少在垂直方向上为可弹性变形的。

Tube joining device

ウェッブ加熱装置

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ノズルから吹出された熱風でウェッブを加熱 することに加えて、雰囲気温度でウェッブを加熱できる ようにして、ウェッブ外縁内面の被加熱面を温度むらな く均一に加熱するとともに、熱風の有効利用を図る。 【解決手段】 ウェッブＷ外縁内面と内縁外面を重合せ 状にヒートシールするに際し、ウェッブＷ外縁内面を熱 風によって加熱するノズル27を、その熱風吹出口67が移 送手段で移送されるウェッブＷの外縁内面と相対するよ うに配置する。バッフルプレート32を、ウェッブＷ外縁 を介して熱風吹出口67と相対するように配置する。

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLASTIC BAGS

适于成型不同特种球囊的球囊成型装置

本发明涉及一种适于成型不同特种球囊的球囊成型装置，球囊包括囊体和突出件，包括：水夹套，水夹套为两端开口的中空腔体；夹持组件，可插入到水夹套的端部，用于夹持囊体的两端；模具，呈两端开口内部中空的筒状结构，且内表面设置有用于容置突出件的凹槽，模具可拆卸地设置在水夹套内，且端面与夹持组件相抵接；气源，与囊体相连接，用于吹胀囊体并将囊体与突出件固定为一体，通过更换模具和囊体能够较为便利高效地实现不同特种球囊的制备，使得生产成本较低，而且除了模具之外的其他结构件能够在不同特种球囊的制备过程中使用，共用性较好，并且通过在模具内设计不同的凹槽就能够实现不同种类突出件的容置，以制备多种结构复杂新颖的特种球囊。

압착 롤러의 자동 세정이 가능한 감광성 수지 라미네이팅 장치

본 발명은 압착 롤러의 자동 세정이 가능한 감광성 수지 라미네이팅 장치에 관한 것으로, 감광성 수지가 라미네이팅된 기판을 이송하는 기판 이송부, 상하로 맞물려 회전하면서 상기 기판 이송부로부터 전달되어 그 사이를 통해 지나가는 상기 기판 및 상기 감광성 수지를 압착하는 압착 롤러, 및 상기 압착 롤러를 자동으로 세정하기 위한 클리닝 롤러를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하며, 감광성 수지, 압착 롤러, 클리닝 롤러, 세정

Method and device for welding profile elements from plastic, in particular from pvc

FIELD: technological processes. SUBSTANCE: welding method involves the preparation of two profile elements (3, 3a, 3b, 60, 61) arranged in such a way that the respective zones subject to welding (4, 62, 63) face to each other. Further, the groove (19) is made in accordance with at least one zone subject to welding (4; 62, 63) of the profile elements (3; 3a; 3b; 60; 61). In this case, the mentioned step of making the groove (19) is performed by means of a removal operation on the peripheral edge of at least one profile element (3; 3a; 3b; 60; 61). Then, the heating of the identified zones subject to welding (4; 62, 63), the connecting the zones subject to welding (4; 62, 63) to each other, pressing one profile element (3; 3a, 3b, 60, 61) to the other so to hold the zones subject to welding (4, 62, 63) in mutual contact. The step of the connecting the zones subject to welding (4; 62, 63) involves the sub-step of fusing the zones subject to welding with each other (4; 62, 63) in order to form a welding bead. Then, the sub-step of the inclosing space (19a) is performed, formed by the mentioned groove (19). The welding bead is performed inside the mentioned inclosing space (19a). Next, the step of arranging the inclosing pressing device (27) in accordance with the mentioned inclosing space (19a) to prevent the output of the welding bead from this space. EFFECT: elimination of additional operations of removing the welding bead of welded seams. 50 cl, 29 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 635 614 C2 (51) МПК B29C 65/20 (2006.01) B29C 65/02 (2006.01) B23C 3/30 (2006.01) E06B 3/96 (2006.01) B29K 27/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014131312, 04.03.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.03.2013 (72) Автор(ы): ВАККАРИ Андреа (IT) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ГРАФ СИНЕРДЖИ С.Р.Л. (IT) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE ...

用于制备包被的粘合剂单元的方法和其中使用的系统

一种用于制备多个包被的粘合剂单元的方法，其中各个包被的粘合剂单元包含以涂层材料层包被的粘合剂核心，其中该方法包括以下步骤：(a)提供包被的粘合剂，其包含以涂层材料层包被的粘合剂核心；以及(b)通过包括第一和第二环路的系统将包被的粘合剂分成该多个包被的粘合剂单元，该第一和第二环路在其部分长度上啮合并沿相反的方向旋转，第一环路包含互连的模具的第一重复序列和第二环路包含互连的模具的第二重复序列，从而通过在第一个和第二环路啮合的区域中粘结涂层的边缘和将挤出物切割成小块而形成包被的粘合剂单元。本发明还涉及所述的系统。