КОМПОЗИЦИЯ УСИЛЕННОГО ПОЛИАЛКИЛЕНТЕРЕФТАЛАТА, ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

Изобретение относится к применению композиции модифицированного усиленного полиалкилентерефталата и формованному изделию из нее. Композиция содержит i) полиалкилентерефталат, ii) сополимер полиалкиленизофталата и полиалкилентерефталата и iii) усиливающее полиалкилентерефталат волокно. Алкилены в компоненте i) выбирают из группы, состоящей из метиленовой группы, этиленовой группы, пропиленовой группы, бутиленовой группы и циклогексендиметиленовой группы. Алкилен в компоненте ii) выбирают из группы, состоящей из метилена, этилена, пропилена и бутилена. Композицию формуют в расплаве вместе с дополнительным термопластичным материалом с образованием формованного изделия. Дополнительным термопластичным материалом является поливинилхлорид. Обеспечивается формованное изделие, обладающее более низкой деформируемостью и улучшенными механическими свойствами. 2 н. и 3 з.п.ф-лы, 4 ил., 6 табл., 4 пр.

УЗЛЫ ПОВОРОТНЫХ ГОЛОВОК, СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ И ИЗГОТАВЛИВАЕМЫЕ С ИХ ПОМОЩЬЮ ПИЩЕВЫЕ ПРОДУКТЫ

Группа изобретений относится к пищевой промышленности, в частности к узлам поворотных экструзионных головок для формирования пищевых продуктов. Пищевой продукт формируют путем подачи первого пищевого материала в узел и выпуска из узла первого пищевого материала в виде прямых пучков, которые, по существу, параллельны друг другу, и в виде спиральных пучков, которые наложены на прямые пучки. Прямые и спиральные пучки первого пищевого материала образуют решетчатую структуру пищевого продукта. Кроме того, раскрыта система поворотной экструзионной головки и способ, с помощью которого получают пищевой продукт. Использование группы изобретений позволит усовершенствовать узел поворотной экструзионной головки, а также получить новый вид пищевых и кормовых продуктов. 5 н. и 24 з.п. ф-лы, 7 пр., 5 табл., 15 ил.

ИНСТРУМЕНТ ДЛЯ ИЗМЕЛЬЧЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к инструменту и режуще-набивочному устройству с таким инструментом, которые могут быть использованы при измельчении полимерных материалов. Инструмент для измельчения содержит несущий элемент, установленный с возможностью вращения вокруг центрально расположенной оси. На поверхности несущего элементы расположены инструменты для обработки и размельчения полимерных материалов, при этом на участке оси вращения несущего элемента расположен отклонитель. В радиально примыкающем к отклонителю участке несущего элемента расположены транспортировочные лопатки, выполненные в виде ребра или пластины. При этом в радиально примыкающем к транспортировочным лопаткам по направлению к краю участке несущего элемента расположены инструменты. Режуще-набивочное устройство характеризуется наличием вышеуказанного инструмента для измельчения. Инструмент обеспечивает измельчение полимерных материалов без их перемещения. 2 н. и 32 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

УЗЛЫ ПОВОРОТНЫХ ГОЛОВОК, СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ И ИЗГОТАВЛИВАЕМЫЕ С ИХ ПОМОЩЬЮ ПИЩЕВЫЕ ПРОДУКТЫ

Rundläufer-Tablettenpresse und Verfahren zum Pressen von Tabletten in einer Rundläufer-Tablettenpresse

Rundläufer-Tablettenpresse, umfassend: einen drehend antreibbaren Rotor (12), der eine Matrizenscheibe (14) mit Matrizenbohrungen (16) und mit der Matrizenscheibe (14) synchron umlaufende, den Matrizenbohrungen (16) zugeordnete Ober- und Unterstempel (18, 20) aufweist, deren axiale Bewegung von oberen und unteren Steuerkurven (30, 32) gesteuert wird, mindestens eine Füllstation (34) mit mindestens einer Fülleinrichtung (36) zum Befüllen der Matrizenbohrungen (16) mit zu verpressendem Material, mindestens eine der Füllstation (34) in Drehrichtung des Rotors (12) nachgeordnete Pressstation (42, 44) mit mindestens einer Presseinrichtung (46, 48, 50, 52), die die Ober- und/oder Unterstempel (18, 20) beim Durchlaufen der Pressstation (42, 44) in die Matrizenbohrungen (16) drückt, um das in die Matrizenbohrungen (16) gefüllte Material zu verpressen, wobei die Pressstation (42, 44) eine Vorpressstation (42) mit einer oberen und unteren Vordruckrolle (46, 48) und eine Hauptpressstation (44) mit ...

Thermal compaction apparatus

An apparatus for thermally compacting waste material, particularly waste polypropylene in flexible sheet form, comprises first 4 and second 6 and third 8 and fourth 10 heated surfaces inclined downwardly towards each other respectively and provided with a first and second passages 12 at their lower ends through which melted polymer may drain. An upper end 14 of each of the second and third heated surfaces cooperate to define an apex. The apex may act as a cutting edge for polymeric material. Melted polymer from the passages may be received in one or more receptacles 26 and a cooling arrangement 34 may be arranged to direct cooling gas through a duct 36 into communication with the receptacles for cooling the molten material via one or more ports 38. The receptacles may be removed and the compacted material emptied between processing cycles. A thermal volumetric reduction apparatus comprising first and second heated surfaces forming a passage, a receiver and cooling arrangement is further ...

PROCESSING BIOMASS

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Processing biomass.

Processing biomass.

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Processing biomass.

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Chopping tool

Die Erfindung betrifft ein zu einer Rotationsbewegung antreibbares Zerkleinerungswerkzeug für Kunststoffmaterialien, umfassend einen Träger (1), der um eine auf ihm zentral gelegene Drehachse (B) rotierbar ist und auf dessen Oberfläche (3) Werkzeuge (4) zur Bearbeitung und Zerkleinerung der Kunststoffmaterialien angeordnet sind. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass im Bereich der Drehachse (B) des Trägers (1) ein Abweiser (5) angeordnet ist, wobei in einem radial an den Abweiser (5) anschließenden Bereich des Trägers (1) steg- oder leistenförmige Förderflügel (6) angeordnet sind und in dem an die Förderflügel (6) radial zum Rand (7) hin anschließenden Bereich des Trägers (1) die Werkzeuge (5) angeordnet sind.

Vinyl functional interpenetrating network polymers produced by physically mixing vinyl functional resins with thermoplastic resins compositions, methods of use and methods of preparation

The present disclosure pertains to methods and/or systems for making a SIPN and/or an IPN by physically mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset with at least one thermoplastic resin. For example, a method of producing a resin composition comprising: mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset resin with at least one thermoplastic resin wherein: the two resins are sufficiently miscible at a mixing viscosity of at least at least 5,000 cPs measured at the temperature of mixing and the mixing results in sufficient laminar flow such that a substantial portion of the resin mixture forms an IPN and/or a SIPN. The IPNs and/or SPINs formed have one or more superior properties over mixtures of the same resins.

METHOD OF RECYCLING SYNTHETIC TURF AND INFILL PRODUCT

Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes agglomerating a plurality of synthetic turf fragments and extruding the agglomerated material. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are also disclosed herein.

RESIN INFUSION OF COMPOSITE PARTS USING A PERFORATED CAUL SHEET

Resin infused composite parts are fabricated using a caul sheet having perforations therein for optimizing the flow of resin through the parts and allowing a simplified tooling and consumable arrangement for complex parts while achieving a smooth, aerodynamic caul-side or bag-side finish.

RESIN INFUSION OF COMPOSITE PARTS USING A PERFORATED CAUL SHEET

Resin infused composite parts are fabricated using a caul sheet having perforations therein for optimizing the flow of resin through the parts and allowing a simplified tooling and consumable arrangement for complex parts while achieving a smooth, aerodynamic caul-side or bag-side finish.

METHOD OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITION, INCLUDING HETEROPHASE COPOLYMER PROPYLENE AND TALC

PROCESSING BIOMASS

PROCESSING OF BIOMASS

METHOD OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITION, CONTAINING HETEROPHASE COPOLYMER PROPYLENE AND TALC

METHOD OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITION, CONTAINING HETEROPHASE PROPYLENE COPOLYMER AND TALC

PROCESSING OF BIOMASS

PROCESSING OF BIOMASS

Polyester compositions

METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF BROWN ALGAE EXTRACT AND METHOD OF MAKING RIGID OBJECTS FROM SAID POWDER

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING PREFORMS

LIQUID COMPOSITION CURABLE SEALING DEMAND, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

METHOD FOR COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH IMPREGNATION BY THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER, FROM A PREPOLYMER AND A CHAIN EXTENDER

헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체 및 탈크를 함유하는 조성물의 제조 방법

... 본 발명은 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체 및 탈크를 함유하는 조성물의 제조방법으로서, (a) 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체를 탈크 및 퍼옥사이드와 용융 혼합하되, 퍼옥사이드의 양이 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체 및 탈크를 함유하는 조성물이 바람직한 용융흐름지수를 갖도록 선택되는 것인 단계를 함유하고, 여기서 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체는 (a) 프로필렌 기반의 매트릭스, 및 (b) 분산된 에틸렌-α-올레핀 공중합체로 이루어지고, 상기 프로필렌 기반의 매트릭스는 프로필렌 단독중합체(homopolymer) 및/또는 프로필렌 기반 매트릭스의 총 질량을 기준으로 적어도 70질량%의 프로필렌과 30질량% 이하의 α-올레핀으로 이루어지는 프로필렌-α-올레핀 공중합체로 이루어지고, 상기 프로필렌 기반의 매트릭스는 총 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체를 기준으로 60 내지 95wt%의 양으로 존재하며, 상기 분산된 에틸렌-α-올레핀 공중합체는 총 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체를 기준으로 40 내지 5wt%의 양으로 존재하고, 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체에 존재하는 프로필렌 기반의 매트릭스의 총량과 분산된 에틸렌-α-올레핀 공중합체의 총량의 합은 100wt%이고, 조성물의 바람직한 용융흐름지수는 ISO1133(2.16kg/230℃)에 따라 측정 시, 1 내지 200 dg/min 범위이고, 탈크의 적어도 일부는 표면 개질된 것이고, 조성물에 존재하는 탈크의 양은 헤테로상 프로필렌 공중합체를 기준으로 약 0.5 내지 최대 5wt% 범위인 제조방법에 관한 것이다.

Crushing tool

The invention relates to a crushing tool for plastic materials drivable to a rotary motion, comprising a carrier, which can be rotated about a rotational axis centrally located on it and on the surface of which tools for the processing and crushing of the plastic materials are arranged. It is provided according to the present invention, that in the area of the rotational axis of the carrier a deflector is arranged, wherein in an area of the carrier connecting radially to the deflector web- or strip-shaped conveyor wings are arranged and in the area of the carrier connecting to the conveyor wings radially towards the edge the tools are arranged.

METHOD FOR DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR DELIVERY USING A DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR FEED THROAT ADAPTOR

Apparatus and methods for converting resin into colored finished or semi-finished plastic parts include a process machine having a barrel, a rotatable screw inside the barrel, and a color feed conduit assembly extending into the barrel for passage of liquid color through the color feed conduit assembly into proximity with the screw. 1. A method for supplying liquid color into proximity with a rotating screw of a process machine for converting granular plastic resin into finished or semi-finished plastic parts by molding or extrusion , the rotatable screw being within a barrel , the barrel having a feed throat for passage of liquid color therethrough downwardly towards the screw , comprising:a. covering the feed throat with a plate having an aperture therethrough and a slot therein connecting the aperture with a plate edge;b. positioning a telescoping color feed conduit assembly in the slot and extending downwardly through the aperture with the assembly outlet in proximity with the screw;c. providing a pneumatically powered pump for pumping liquid color from a supply thereof to the process machine for delivery to the screw through the color feed conduit assembly;d. providing a color conveying conduit connecting an outlet of the pump to the color feed conduit assembly via at least one self-sealing quick release fitting; ande. actuating the pump by application of compressed air thereto.2. The method of wherein the inner color delivery tube extends beyond the outer color delivery tube and the outlet end of the color feed conduit assembly.3. The method of wherein the inner color delivery tube extends at least 1 inch beyond the outer color delivery tube at the outlet end of the color feed conduit assembly.4. The method of wherein the inner color delivery tube is one-quarter inch outer diameter.5. The method of wherein the inner color delivery tube is Teflon fluoropolymer.6. The method of wherein the inner color delivery tube is nylon.7. The method of wherein the inner ...

System and methods for nanoimprint lithography

An imprint lithography system that pressurizes and depressurizes an air cavity behind a retained imprint template or substrate so as to deflect the template or substrate to aid in filling the template pattern with fluid resist and/or separating the template from the cured resist on the substrate. The system includes a controller, pressure sensors, and an impedance valve for modulating the air cavity pressure so as to reduce pressure wave oscillations within the cavity that otherwise negatively impact overlay accuracy control, fluid spread control and separation control.

Dispensing Device with Wick Retainer

A dispensing device dispenses volatile material into the atmosphere. The dispensing device has a reservoir for holding the volatile material, and a wick in contact with the volatile material and the atmosphere. A wick retainer is positioned in an opening of the reservoir. The wick retainer has one or more pivoting engagement members mounted in a retainer body. The engagement members pivot into engagement with the wick and retain it within the reservoir.

Mold system and process for producing components by the RTM process

A mold system for a resin transfer molding process is presented, in which a cavity of a workpiece (1) to be produced is fully enclosed circumferentially by a multi-part shaping mold (2). The shaping mold (2) is enclosed in a sealed manner by an outer, two or more part enveloping mold (7, 8). A method for consolidating a fiber composite component with this mold system and a method for producing a fiber composite component on the basis of the RTM process is provided, in which the intermediate space between a shaping mold (2) and a surrounding enveloping mold (7, 8) is filled with resin during the resin injection. After curing the resin initially remains on the shaping mold (2) as a resin body but is destroyed during the demolding of the workpiece (1), at predetermined breaking points. The demolding of the workpiece (1) from the shaping mold (2) is assisted.

BLOWING AGENTS FOR EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM AND EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM

SIDE FOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus for folding a side extending outward from a cup part in a battery case of a pouch-type secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems includes: a body having a plate shape, adjacent to the side, and disposed to be elongated in a longitudinal direction of the secondary battery, wherein the body includes: a heating part disposed at one side thereof to heat an inner portion disposed at a relatively inner side of the side; and a pressing part disposed at the other side thereof to press an outer portion disposed at a relatively outer side of the side, wherein, when the heating part heats the inner portion, the body rotates to allow the pressing part to press the outer portion.

POUCH-TYPE BATTERY CASE, MANUFACTURING DEVICE THEREFOR, AND POUCH-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY

A pouch-type battery case according to an embodiment of the present invention may accommodate an electrode assembly, in which electrodes and separators are alternately stacked. The pouch-type battery case may include: a pair of recess parts, each of which has a recessed shape; a pair of terraces that are disposed around the pair of recess parts and are inclined downward in a direction closer to each other in a state, in which the battery case is unfolded; and a bridge disposed between the pair of recess parts, configured to connect the pair of recess parts to each other, having a pair of connection surfaces formed to be inclined upward from a bottom surface of each of the pair of recess parts in a direction closer to each other, In the state in which the battery case is unfolded, an angle formed by the pair of terraces may be an obtuse angle.

Ringöffnende Laurinlactam-Polymerisation mit latenten Initiatoren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen neuartigen, schnellen Initiierungsmechanismus zur anionischen, ringöffnenden Polymerisation von Laurinlactam mittels latenter Initiatoren auf der Basis von thermisch aktivierbaren N-heterozyklischen Carben-Verbindungen, wie insbesondere N-heterozyklischen Carben-CO2- bzw. Carben-Metall-Verbindungen (NHC). So können mit dem neuen Initiierungsmechanismus Molekulargewichte (Mw) von 2000 bis über 30000 g/mol und enge Polydispersitäten realisiert werden. Die Polymerisationen können sowohl in Substanz als auch in Lösung in einem geeigneten Lösemittel durchgeführt werden. Verbindungen dieses Typs sind thermisch latent und initiieren bei Erwärmung eine Polymerisation zu Polylaurinlactam in hohen Ausbeuten, bis hin zu einer quantitativen Umsetzung, während bei Raumtemperatur eine Reaktion unterbleibt. Polydispersität und Molekulargewicht des Polylaurinlactams lassen sich durch Wahl des Initiators und der Reaktionsbedingungen einstellen.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN AGAINST ABUSE SECURED ONE, CELEBRATIONS DARREINCHUNGSFORM

DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR FEED THROAT ADAPTOR AND METHOD FOR DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR DELIVERY

Apparatus and methods for converting granular plastic resin into colored finished or semi-finished plastic parts include a process machine having a barrel with a vertically opening feed throat, a rotatable screw inside the barrel, and a color feed conduit assembly positioned at least partially within the process machine and extending into the barrel for passage of liquid color downwardly through the color feed conduit assembly into proximity with the screw.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING BRANCHED STRUCTURES IN MATERIALS

A device for producing branched structures is provided which includes an enclosed cell enclosed by two sheets with a port in at least one of the sheets and an injection device connected to the port. The enclosed cell may also include a boundary joining the two sheets. A method is also provided for producing branched structures, wherein fluids of differing viscosities are injected into an enclosed cell and the fluid of lower viscosity branches into the fluid of higher viscosity. The branching of the fluid can be modified using contoured or textured surfaces of the enclosed cell, injecting or evacuating the fluids during branch formation, or impressing a stencil or stamp over a surface of the enclosed cell.

PROCESSING OF BIOMASS

LABORATORY EXTRUDER

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING HETEROPHASIC PROPYLENE COPOLYMER AND TALC

Tin-free catalyst-containing composition for a monosil process with an optimized processing characteristic

Fluoropolymer blend

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING PREFORMS

La présente invention concerne un outillage (80) pour le compactage, le séchage et la découpe d'une préforme de composant creux de turbomachine, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - une base (2, 2a) adaptée pour servir de support à une feuille de matériau (1, 7), et comprenant une empreinte longitudinale (22, 22a), - un mandrin (3, 3a) adapté pour être positionné dans ladite empreinte longitudinale (22, 22a), de manière à enserrer la feuille de matériau (1, 7) contre la base (2, 2a), et définissant ainsi deux volets (12, 13, 72, 73) de ladite feuille (1, 7) disposés de part et d'autre du mandrin (3, 3a), - deux blocs latéraux (5, 6, 5a, 6a), adaptés pour être positionnés en appui sur la base (2, 2a) de part et d'autre du mandrin (3, 3a) de manière à enserrer les volets (12, 13, 72, 73) de la feuille (1, 7) contre le mandrin (3, 3a), lesdits blocs latéraux (5, 6, 5a, 6a) et/ou le mandrin (3, 3a) étant adaptés pour coopérer avec des moyens de découpe desdits volets (12, 13, 72, 73), de manière ...

켄칭된 입상 흡수제 및 켄칭된 입상 흡수제를 제조하기 위한 시스템 및 방법

... 압출된 수착제 펠릿이 펠릿들 사이에서 유동하는 유동성 결합제를 생성하여 이들을 응집하여 적어도 25 PSI의 분쇄 강도 및 적어도 80%, 바람직하게는 적어도 90%의 응집물 보유를 갖는 실질적으로 건조할 때 경성이 되는 펠릿의 응집물을 함께 생성하게 하기에 충분한 전분 함유 혼합물로부터 형성된 냉수 수용성 아밀로펙틴 전분 결합제를 갖는 자기-응집 입상 흡수제를 압출하는 시스템 및 방법이 개시된다. 그 결과, 건조된 펠릿 응집물은 용이하게 취출되어 계속된 수착제 사용을 위해 미소비된 펠릿을 남겨둔다. 펠릿 켄칭 장치 및 방법은 압출기를 남겨두기 전에 펠릿을 급속하게 냉각하고 건조하여 냉수 수용성 전분 및 결합제의 손실을 방지하고, 펠릿 수축을 방지하고, 펠릿 치밀화를 방지한다. 압출기로부터 제거된 켄칭된 펠릿을 운반하는 공기 컨베이어가 또한 펠릿을 냉각하고 건조하여 수착제 사용을 위한 준비가 된 펠릿을 생성한다.

Three dimensional printing apparatus

A three dimensional printing apparatus including a base, a tank, a modeling platform, and a plurality of floating units is provided. A liquid forming material is filled in the tank. Each of the floating units connects between the base and the tank, such that the tank is disposed on the base in floating manner. The modeling platform is movably immersed in the liquid forming material. A three dimensional object is formed and adhered between the modeling platform and a bottom of the tank. The modeling platform drives and tilts the tank to move out of the base by the three dimensional object, such that the three dimensional object is released from the bottom of the tank by gravity.

POUCH FORMING DEVICE AND FORMING METHOD

An apparatus for molding a pouch comprises: a die assembly provided with a die on which a pouch film is disposed; a stripper assembly configured to press and fix both sides of the pouch film disposed on the die; and a punch assembly provided with a punch configured to mold an electrode assembly accommodation part in the pouch film disposed on the die, wherein the stripper assembly comprises: a stripper disposed at a lower portion of the punch assembly and configured to press and fix the pouch film disposed on the die; a stripper driving piece provided at an upper portion of the punch assembly to provide force so that the stripper presses the pouch film; and a connection part configured to connect the stripper driving piece to the stripper so as to transmit the force, wherein the connection part comprises: two or more connection rods coupled to the stripper; a connection bar coupled to the stripper driving piece; and a connection piece configured to connect at least one or more connection ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАГОТОВОК

... 1. Способ обработки с приданием формы заготовке (1, 7) для пустотелого компонента турбомашины, в котором- позиционируют листовой материал (1, 7) тканого волокна на основании (2, 2а), которое снабжено продольной оформляющей полостью (22, 22а),- позиционируют оправку (3, 3а) в этой продольной оформляющей полости (22, 22а) так, чтобы зажать указанный листовой материал (1, 7) между основанием (2, 2а) и оправкой (3, 3а), при этом оправка (3, 3а) имеет толщину, которая увеличивается между передним концом (31) и задним концом (32), и содержит две продольные, по существу перпендикулярные основанию (2, 2а) боковые стороны,- фиксируют положение заднего конца (32) оправки (3, 3а),- помещают передний блок (4, 4а) с опорой на основание (2, 2а) так, чтобы он накрывал передний конец (31) оправки (3, 3а) и чтобы зафиксировать этот передний блок (4, 4а),- обрабатывают и придают форму двум закрылкам (12, 13, 72, 73) листа (1, 7) вокруг боковых сторон оправки (3, 3а),- позиционируют два боковых блока (5, ...

ROTARY TOOL EJECTION TECHNOLOGY

... - 24 A rotary tool ejection technology utilizing manifolded air to eject contents from the cavities of a rotary cylinder. The cavities include orifices. The orifices are aligned with a channel positioned within the rotary cylinder such that fluid (including air and gas) in the channel exits the orifices. The orifices are assembled with porous inserts. Air entering the channel is ejected from the orifices, creating force acting on the contents of the cavity thereby causing ejection. ~4:7~0 cNN \ ~ 180 140 -) -~ N 180 15\ 110 ...

VINYL FUNCTIONAL INTERPENETRATING NETWORK POLYMERS PRODUCED BY PHYSICALLY MIXING VINYL FUNCTIONAL RESINS WITH THERMOPLASTIC RESINS COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE AND METHODS OF PREPARATION

The present disclosure pertains to methods and/or systems for making a SIPN and/or an IPN by physically mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset with at least one thermoplastic resin. For example, a method of producing a resin composition comprising: mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset resin with at least one thermoplastic resin wherein: the two resins are sufficiently miscible at a mixing viscosity of at least at least 5,000 cPs measured at the temperature of mixing and the mixing results in sufficient laminar flow such that a substantial portion of the resin mixture forms an IPN and/or a SIPN. The IPNs and/or SPINs formed have one or more superior properties over mixtures of the same resins.

QUENCHED GRANULAR ABSORBENT AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING QUENCHED GRANULAR ABSORBENT

A system and method of extruding self-clumping granular absorbent having cold water soluble amylopectin starch binder formed from starch-containing admixture sufficient for extruded sorbent pellets to produce flowable binder flowing between pellets clumping them together producing clumps of pellets that become hard when substantially dry that have a crush strength of at least 25 PSI and clump retention of at least 80% and preferably at least 90%. As a result, dried pellet clumps are easy to pick up leaving behind unspent pellets for continued sorbent use. A pellet quenching apparatus and method rapidly cools and dries pellets before leaving the extruder preventing loss of cold water soluble starch and binder, preventing pellet shrinkage, and preventing pellet densification. An air conveyor transporting quenched pellets removed from the extruder further cools and dries the pellets producing pellets ready for sorbent use.

FLUOROPOLYMER BLEND

The present invention relates to the preparation of a thermoplastic fluoropolymer blend composition exhibiting improved mechanical properties upon fabrication. The fluoropolymer blend composite on is produced by blending an emulsion latex of fluoropolymer (A) with an emulsion latex of fluorinated copolymer (B). Copolymer (B) emulsion has a small particle size, super high MW, and a low degree of crystallinity. The blending of the latex emulsions results in a morphology with small particles of copolymer (B) uniformly distributed within a matrix of fluoropolymer (A) in a manner that could not be achieved by a mere melt blending of the tow components.

CRUSHING TOOL

The invention relates to a comminuting tool which can be driven in rotation and is intended for plastics materials, comprising a carrier (1), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (B) located in the centre of the carrier and on the surface (3) of which are arranged tools (4) for processing and comminuting the plastics materials. The invention provides for a deflector (5) to be arranged in the region of the axis of rotation (B) of the carrier (1), wherein feeding blades (6) in the form of crosspieces or strips are arranged in a region of the carrier (1) which follows the deflector (5) radially, and the tools (5) are arranged in that region of the carrier (1) which follows the feeding blades (6) radially in the direction of the periphery (7).

LIQUID COMPOSITION Of SEALING THAT CAN BE RETICULATED TO the REQUEST, ITS METHOD OF PREPARATION AND ITS APPLICATIONS

La présente invention a pour objet une nouvelle composition liquide d'étanchéité à base de polysulfure capable de réticuler à la demande et son procédé de préparation, ladite composition liquide d'étanchéité comprenant au moins : (i) un polysulfure à groupe terminal -SH, (ii) un agent de réticulation choisi parmi les composés éthyléniquement insaturés ou acétyléniquement insaturés, lesdites fonctions éthyléniques insaturées ou acétyléniques insaturées de l'agent de réticulation étant bloquées chimiquement par un agent bloquant, (iii) éventuellement un catalyseur. La présente invention concerne également un procédé de revêtement d'un substrat avec une composition selon l'invention, ainsi que les matériaux d'étanchéité durcis formés à partir de cette composition. Enfin, l'invention concerne l'utilisation d'une composition liquide d'étanchéité selon l'invention pour la construction et/ou l'entretien, et plus particulièrement pour le collage et/ou la protection de véhicules et de machines.

Light irradiation molding device and light irradiation molding method

A light irradiation molding device (1) is provided with a pair of rubber mold parts (2A, 2B) which are produced from a rubber material having the property of transmitting light (X) therethrough and form a cavity (20) on the side on which the rubber mold parts face each other and are joined to each other, and a light irradiation means (4) which irradiates a particulate thermoplastic resin (6) disposed in the cavity (20) with the light (X) from the surface of the pair of rubber mold parts (2A, 2B). The light irradiation molding device (1) is so configured as to cause the pair of rubber mold parts (2A, 2B) to approach each other while melting the thermoplastic resin (6) disposed in the cavity (20) by the light (X) emitted from the light irradiation means (4) and mold a molded article (7) of the thermoplastic resin (6) in the cavity (20) the volume of which is reduced.

Method of Recycling Synthetic Turf and Infill Product

Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes agglomerating a plurality of synthetic turf fragments and extruding the agglomerated material. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are also disclosed herein.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRY GRANULATION

A dry-granulation method for producing a tablet comprising (a) pharmaceutical active ingredient in an amount 50-90% w/w and (b) one or more excipients in an amount 10-50% w/w including at least a binder which comprises (i) preparing granules from a powder comprising a binder, a pharmaceutically active ingredient and optionally one or more other excipients or pharmaceutical active ingredients by a process characterized in that a compaction force is applied to the powder to produce a compacted mass comprising a mixture of fine particles and granules and separating and removing fine particles and/or small granules from the granules by entraining the fine particles and/or small granules in a gas stream in which the compacted mass flows, wherein the direction of the flow of the gas stream has a component which is contrary to that of the direction of flow of the compacted mass, and collecting the accepted granules (ii) blending the accepted granules with other components of the tablet in granular ...

板状の筐体部材、及び、そのインサート射出成形方法

ЛИТЕЙНАЯ ФОРМА, ВЫПОЛНЕННАЯ ИЗ КОМПОЗИЦИОННОГО МАТЕРИАЛА, И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ИЗДЕЛИЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ДАННОЙ ЛИТЕЙНОЙ ФОРМЫ

Настоящее изобретение относится к литейной форме, выполненной из композиционного материала, а также к способу, в котором может быть использована данная литейная форма. Техническим результатом изобретения является снижение веса и уменьшение размеров литейной формы, а также повышение качества и сокращение времени изготовления готовых изделий. Технический результат достигается способом изготовления изделий, выполняемых из композиционных материалов, который включает в себя следующие этапы. Укладка одной или более подложек в полость литейной формы, выполненной из композиционного материала. Герметическое замыкание литейной формы с помощью механических устройств крепления. Вакуумирование полости и инжекция полимера в полость под давлением от 0,5 бар до 3,5 бар, в частности от 1,5 до 2,5 бар, чтобы пропитать подложки инжектированным полимером. Нагревание литейной формы для вулканизации полимера, который пропитывает подложки в полости. 3 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

Керамический материал для декорирования и способ его изготовления

... 1. Способ изготовления гранулированного материала для декорирования с цифровым управлением, включающий следующие стадии:а) измельчение твердой композиции, включающей керамические сырьевые материалы, предпочтительно в присутствии воды,б) гранулирование измельченной на стадии а) композиции в форме агломератов, имеющих размеры от 0,02 мм до 2 мм, ив) обжиг указанных агломератов при температуре, составляющей по меньшей мере 500°C.2. Способ по п. 1, в котором указанная твердая композиция также включает по меньшей мере одну добавку, выбранную из группы, состоящей из зерновой шелухи, предпочтительно рисовой шелухи, крахмалов, угля, сульфатов или карбонатов щелочных или щелочноземельных металлов, зерновой муки, связующих агентов, поверхностно-активных веществ, суспендирующих агентов, разжижителей и дефлокулянтов и их смесей.3. Способ по п. 2, в котором указанные дефлокулянты выбирают из группы, состоящей из полифосфатной соли и силиката щелочных или щелочноземельных металлов, предпочтительно триполифосфата ...

КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

... 1. Композиционный материал, включающий армирующие волокна и матрицу, изготовленную из материала матрицы, окружающую указанные волокна, причем материал матрицы содержит эпоксидную смолу и/или фурановую смолу, а армирующие волокна содержат полифениленсульфид.2. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что композиционный материал включает в качестве модификаторов добавки, выбранные из группы стабилизаторов, связывающих агентов и агентов, улучшающих скольжение.3. Композиционный материал по одному из пп.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что композиционный материал включает добавки в количестве 0,05-35 вес.%.4. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что материал матрицы содержит 95-100 вес.% смолы и 0-5 вес.% добавок.5. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что волокнистый материал предпочтительно содержит 65-100 весовых процентов полифениленсульфида и 0-35 вес.% добавок.6. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что композиционный материал устойчив к щелочным ...

Zerkleinerungswerkzeug

The invention relates to a comminuting tool which can be driven in rotation and is intended for plastics materials, comprising a carrier (1), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (B) located in the centre of the carrier and on the surface (3) of which are arranged tools (4) for processing and comminuting the plastics materials. The invention provides for a deflector (5) to be arranged in the region of the axis of rotation (B) of the carrier (1), wherein feeding blades (6) in the form of crosspieces or strips are arranged in a region of the carrier (1) which follows the deflector (5) radially, and the tools (5) are arranged in that region of the carrier (1) which follows the feeding blades (6) radially in the direction of the periphery (7).

Substrate comprising high and low gloss areas with a physical microstructure superimposed thereon

Polymeric substrates with a first major side including first, high-gloss areas and also including second, low-gloss areas that comprise a molded textured surface, the first and second areas being provided on the first major surface in a predetermined pattern; and wherein the first major side of the substrate further includes at least one physical microstructure that is superimposed on the first, high-gloss areas and on the second, low-gloss areas.

Apparatus and process for cold-forming films

PRODUCTION OF CURVED PREFORMS

The invention relates to a device (1) for producing a curved preform (9) from flat semi-finished fiber material (8), comprising a shearing unit (2), which has at least two rotating rolling elements (3a, 4a), arranged spaced apart in a conveying direction (11), and a control unit (6) connected to the rolling elements, wherein at least one of the rolling elements is formed in a pivotal or tilting manner and a semi-finished fiber material sensing device (7) is provided, which is formed for sensing position information of the semi-finished fiber material conveyed through the shearing unit, wherein the control unit is further arranged for pivoting or tilting the at least one rolling element during the conveyance of the semi-finished fiber material, depending on the sensed position information from the semi-finished fiber material sensing device.

ROTARY DIE ASSEMBLIES, METHODS FOR USING SAME, AND FOOD PRODUCTS MADE BY SAME

A food product can be formed by Injecting a first edible material into an assembly and discharging, from the assembly, the first edible material as straight strands substantially parallel to each other and as helical strands that overlap the straight strands. The straight and helical strands of the first edible material form a lattice structure of the food product. A rotary extrusion die system (10) and a method that provide the food product are also disclosed, as well as other food products and a rotary extrusion die system and a method that provide the other food products.

MULTI-PLANAR FIBER MATRIX TOOL-LESS PREFORM FOR RESIN INFUSION

A system and method for manufacturing composite parts has been developed which offers the ability to produce composite parts in an infusion resin process without the use of expensive preforms or tools. In addition, the methods of manufacturing composite parts described herein offer the ability to produce composite parts having complex structures without the need for complex tooling. The method of manufacturing and systems described herein typically include printing a part skeleton using an additive manufacturing process followed by infusing the part skeleton with resin and curing the resin infused part skeleton to form the composite part.

PROCEDE DE PREPARATION D'UNE POUDRE DE MACROALGUES BRUNES ET PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'OBJETS RIGIDES A PARTIR DE LADITE POUDRE

Procédé de préparation d'une poudre de macroalgues brunes et procédé de fabrication d'objets rigides à partir de ladite poudre L'invention concerneunprocédé de fabrication d'un objet rigide à partir d'une poudre produite à partir de macroalgues brunes traitées par des acides faibles, ladite poudre présentant une granulométrie comprise entre 0, et 1,5 millimètre et un taux humidité résiduelle inférieur ou égal à 45%. Selon l'invention, un tel procédé comprend une étape de thermo- compression de ladite poudre dans un moule, ladite poudre étant portée à une température comprise entre 50 et 180°C et soumise à une pression comprise entre 10000 et 100000 bars pendant 50 à 200 secondes. L'invention concerne également le procédé de préparation de ladite poudre.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A MACROALGAL BROWN POWDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RIGID OBJECTS THEREFROM

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un objet rigide à partir d'une poudre produite à partir de macroalgues brunes traitées par des acides faibles, ladite poudre présentant une granulométrie comprise entre 0,5 et 1,5 millimètre et un taux humidité résiduelle inférieur ou égal à 26%. Selon l'invention, un tel procédé comprend une étape de thermocompression de ladite poudre dans un moule, ladite poudre étant portée à une température comprise entre 50 et 180°C et soumise à une pression comprise entre 400 et 4 000 bars pendant 50 à 200 secondes. L'invention concerne également le procédé de préparation de ladite poudre.

분쇄 공구

... 본 발명은 회전 운동하도록 구동될 수 있고 플라스틱 재료들을 위해 의도된 분쇄 공구로서, 캐리어의 중심에 배치된 회전축(B) 둘레로 회전될 수 있고 그 표면(3) 상에는 플라스틱 재료들을 가공 및 분쇄하기 위한 공구들(4)이 배열되어 있는 캐리어(1)를 포함하는 분쇄 공구에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은 캐리어(1)의 회전축(B)의 영역에 배열될 편향기(5)를 제공하고, 웨브들 또는 스트립들의 형태의 컨베이어 날개들(6)이 편향기(5)에 반경방향으로 연결되는 캐리어(1)의 영역에 배열되어 있고, 공구들(4)은 에지(7)의 방향으로 반경방향으로 컨베이어 날개들(6)에 연결되는 캐리어(1)의 영역에 배열되어 있다.

본드 자석용 페라이트 입자 분말, 본드 자석용 수지 조성물 및 그것들을 사용한 성형체

... 본 발명은, 사출 성형시의 유동 수지 중에서 외부 자계에 대하여 페라이트 입자가 배향하기 쉬워 고배향인 특징을 가짐으로써, 고자력 및 복잡한 다극 파형을 실현한 본드 마그네트 성형체를 얻을 수 있는 본드 자석용 페라이트 입자 분말 및 본드 자석용 수지 조성물에 관한 것이며, 상기 조성물이 사출 성형에 의해 얻어지는 본드 자석 성형체에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은, XRD 측정에서의 배향 상태의 결정자 크기가 500nm 이상이고, 피셔법에서의 평균 입자 직경이 1.30㎛ 이상인 것을 특징으로 하는 본드 자석용 페라이트 입자 분말, 본드 자석용 수지 조성물 및 사출 성형에 의해 얻어지는 성형체이다.

Tin-free catalyst-containing composition for a Monosil process with optimized process properties

The invention relates to a composition for use in a Monosil process for the crosslinking of thermoplastic polyolefins which comprises (i) from 5 to 60% by weight content of 2-ethylhexanoic acid [H3C(CH2)3CH(C2H5)COOH], (ii) content of at least one monounsaturated organofunctional alkoxysilane of the general formula I A-SiR2x(OR1)3-x (I), where R1 is mutually independently a linear or branched hydrocarbon moiety having from 1 to 4 C atoms, R2 is methyl and x is 0 or 1 and A is a monovalent olefin group of the formula (R3)2C=C(R3)-Mk-, where k is 0 or 1, in which groups R3 are identical or different and R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and the group M is a group from the following list: -CH2-, -(CH2)2-, -(CH2)3- and -C(O)O-(CH2)3-, (iii) content of at least one free-radical generator and (iv) optionally content of at least one other component, where the entirety of all components (i) to (iv) gives 100% by weight. The present invention further relates to a production process, and also ...

КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Изобретение относится к армированной волокнами пластмассовой структуре (композиционным материалам), изделиям, изготовленным из армированной волокнами пластмассовой структуры, описанной в данном изобретении, и использованию таких изделий. Композиционный материал включает армирующие волокна и матрицу, изготовленную из материала матрицы, окружающую указанные волокна, причем материал матрицы содержит фурановую смолу и возможно эпоксидную смолу, а армирующие волокна содержат полифениленсульфид. Композиционный материал применяют в качестве материала для труб, трубок и/или контейнеров, где указанные трубы, трубки и/или контейнеры находятся в контакте со щелочными жидкостями. Композиционный материал обладает устойчивостью к NaOH и другим щелочным жидкостям при температурах более 60°C. 5 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 1 пр.

Устройства и способы литья под давлением, учитывающие изменения свойств материала во время процесса литья под давлением

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ УСИЛЕННОГО ПОЛИАЛКИЛЕНТЕРЕФТАЛАТА, ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

Processing biomass

CRUSHING TOOL

The invention relates to a comminuting tool which can be driven in rotation and is intended for plastics materials, comprising a carrier (1), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (B) located in the centre of the carrier and on the surface (3) of which are arranged tools (4) for processing and comminuting the plastics materials. The invention provides for a deflector (5) to be arranged in the region of the axis of rotation (B) of the carrier (1), wherein feeding blades (6) in the form of crosspieces or strips are arranged in a region of the carrier (1) which follows the deflector (5) radially, and the tools (5) are arranged in that region of the carrier (1) which follows the feeding blades (6) radially in the direction of the periphery (7).

PROSTHETIC APPLIANCE KIT

Prosthetics created in layers, and methods of making them, comprising one or more materials. The methods utilize a clay sculpture from which is made a negative impression cast in silicone, which is used to cast a durable positive prosthetic, which is used to create either durable or temporary negative production impressions into which the layers can be built to form the finished prosthetic.

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES AND METHODS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR CHANGES IN MATERIAL PROPERTIES DURING INJECTION MOLDING RUNS

A method and a machine that account for changes in material properties of molten plastic material during an injection run. If viscosity of the molten plastic material changes during an injection run, a controller alters an injection pressure to ensure that molten plastic material fills a mold cavity within a correct amount of time to prevent part flaws such as short shots or flashing.

PROCESSING BIOMASS

Methods are provided for changing a molecular structure of a biomass feedstock. The methods include a screw extrusion process.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY HAVING OFFSET STRUCTURE OF DECO PART AND THE STRUCTURE OF FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY THEREOF

RESIN INFUSION OF COMPOSITE PARTS USING A PERFORATED CAUL SHEET

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREMENTALLY FORMING A COMPOSITE PART

Systems and methods for incrementally forming a composite part are disclosed herein. The systems include a forming mandrel, which includes a forming surface, and a forming machine. The forming machine includes a forming bladder, a pressure-regulating device, and a positioning device. The forming bladder is configured to be inflated to a forming pressure and to press the ply of composite material against the forming surface. The methods include placing a ply of composite material on a forming surface of a forming mandrel and pressing a forming bladder against the ply of composite material at a selected location to press a selected portion of the ply of composite material against the forming surface and conform the selected portion of the ply of composite material to a surface profile of the forming surface. The methods further include repeating the pressing a plurality of times at a plurality of selected locations. 1. A system for incrementally forming a composite part , the system comprising:a forming mandrel that includes a forming surface, wherein a surface profile of the forming surface corresponds to a surface profile of the composite part, and further wherein the forming surface is configured to receive a ply of composite material; anda forming machine including:(i) a forming bladder that defines an internal volume;(ii) a pressure-regulating device configured to regulate a pressure within the internal volume; and(iii) a positioning device configured to selectively position the forming bladder relative to the forming surface at a plurality of selected locations;wherein the forming bladder is configured to be inflated to a forming pressure and to selectively and operatively press the ply of composite material against the forming surface at each of the plurality of selected locations to conform corresponding portions of the ply of composite material to the surface profile of the forming surface and at least partially define the composite part.2. The system of ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАГОТОВОК

Изобретение относится к способам изготовления пустотелых компонентов турбомашины. Способ включает позиционирование листового материала тканого волокна на основании, которое снабжено продольной оформляющей полостью. Далее позиционируют оправку в этой полости так, чтобы зажать указанный листовой материал между основанием и оправкой. Затем фиксируют положение заднего конца оправки. Потом помещают передний блок с опорой на основание так, чтобы он накрывал передний конец оправки. Формируют два закрылка листа вокруг боковых сторон оправки. Позиционируют два боковых блока с опорой на основание с обеих сторон оправки. Фиксируют положение указанных боковых блоков. Сушат сборку так, чтобы добиться отверждения формы листового материала и сформировать таким образом заготовку, которая содержит плоское основание, от которого перпендикулярно простираются два закрылка. Затем подгоняют закрылки по размерам оправки, обрезая излишний материал. Изобретение обеспечивает точное позиционирование и соблюдение ...

ЛИТЕЙНАЯ ФОРМА, ВЫПОЛНЕННАЯ ИЗ КОМПОЗИЦИОННОГО МАТЕРИАЛА, И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ИЗДЕЛИЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ДАННОЙ ЛИТЕЙНОЙ ФОРМЫ

... 1. Способ изготовления изделий (1), выполняемых из композиционных материалов, отличающийся тем, что включает в себя следующие этапы:- укладку одной или более подложек (49), по меньшей мере, в одну полость (24, 41), по меньшей мере, одной литейной формы (16, 36), выполненной из композиционного материала;- герметическое замыкание литейной формы (16, 36) с помощью механических устройств (20, 34, 37, 48, 55) крепления;- вакуумирование полости (24, 41) и инжекция полимера в полость (24, 41) под давлением от 0,5 бар до 3,5 бар, в частности, от 1,5 до 2,5 бар, чтобы пропитать подложки (49) инжектированным полимером;- нагревание литейной формы (16, 36) для вулканизации полимера, который пропитывает подложки (49) в полости (24, 41).2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что литейную форму (16, 36) нагревают в печи или в автоклаве для вулканизации полимера.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что литейную форму (16, 36) нагревают, в частности, до температуры 25-70°C, прежде чем инжектировать полимер.4 ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЙ КОМПОЗИТ СО СЛОЯМИ ИЗ ПОЛУАРОМАТИЧЕСКИХ ПОЛИАМИДОВ

Thermal compaction apparatus

Comminuting tool

The invention relates to a comminuting tool which can be driven in rotation and is intended for plastics materials, comprising a carrier (1), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (B) located in the centre of the carrier and on the surface (3) of which are arranged tools (4) for processing and comminuting the plastics materials. The invention provides for a deflector (5) to be arranged in the region of the axis of rotation (B) of the carrier (1), wherein feeding blades (6) in the form of crosspieces or strips are arranged in a region of the carrier (1) which follows the deflector (5) radially, and the tools (5) are arranged in that region of the carrier (1) which follows the feeding blades (6) radially in the direction of the periphery (7).

MULTI-PLANAR FIBER MATRIX TOOL-LESS PREFORM FOR RESIN INFUSION

A system and method for manufacturing composite parts has been developed which offers the ability to produce composite parts in an infusion resin process without the use of expensive preforms or tools. In addition, the methods of manufacturing composite parts described herein offer the ability to produce composite parts having complex structures without the need for complex tooling. The method of manufacturing and systems described herein typically include printing a part skeleton using an additive manufacturing process followed by infusing the part skeleton with resin and curing the resin infused part skeleton to form the composite part.

PRODUCTION OF CURVED PREFORMS

The invention relates to a device (1) for producing a curved preform (9) from flat semi-finished fiber material (8), comprising a shearing unit (2), which has at least two rotating rolling elements (3a, 4a), arranged spaced apart in a conveying direction (11), and a control unit (6) connected to the rolling elements, wherein at least one of the rolling elements is formed in a pivotal or tilting manner and a semi-finished fiber material sensing device (7) is provided, which is formed for sensing position information of the semi-finished fiber material conveyed through the shearing unit, wherein the control unit is further arranged for pivoting or tilting the at least one rolling element during the conveyance of the semi-finished fiber material, depending on the sensed position information from the semi-finished fiber material sensing device.

TIN-FREE CATALYST-CONTAINING COMPOSITION FOR A MONOSIL PROCESS WITH OPTIMIZED PROCESS PROPERTIES

The invention relates to a composition for use in a monosil process for crosslinking thermoplastic polyolefins, comprising (i) a content of 2-ethyl hexane acid [H3C(CH2)3CH(C2H5)COOH] of 5 to 60 wt.%, (ii) a content of at least one monounsaturated organofunctional alkoxysilane of the general formula (I): A-SiR2 x(OR1)3-x, in which R represents independently of one another a linear or branched hydrocarbon group with 1 to 4 C atoms, R2 represents methyl, x equals 0 or 1, and A stands for a monovalent olefin group of the formula (R3)2C=C(R3)-Mk-, where k equals 0 or 1, groups of R3 are the same or different, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and group M corresponds to a group of the series -CH2-, -(CH2)2-, -(CH2)3-, or -C(O)O-(CH2)3-, (iii) a content of at least one radical former, and (iv) optionally a content of at least one other component, all components (i) to (iv) equaling a sum of 100 wt.%. The invention further relates to a production method and thermoplastic polyolefin-based ...

WEAR-RESISTANT LINER SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system includes a wear-resistant liner that includes a matrix material and a plurality of inserts embedded within the matrix material. One or more inserts of the plurality of inserts includes a retention feature. The retention feature is configured to increase adhesion between the one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts and the matrix material.

Viscoelastic Extrusion Processing Method and Compositions for Biopolymers

A viscoelastic extrusion process (VEEP) for biopolymers such as polylactic acid is provided. The VEEP process removes many processing and performance limitations of PLA as well as creates performance sufficient to produce durable “nonbiodegradable” products as a direct replacement for PVC and other petrochemical profile and sheet extrusion applications. The VEEP process also retains a high degree of crystallinity within the PLA for increasing toughness and to lower its biodegradability. The invention also includes an integral process wherein rheology is highly modified to allow profile extrusion and higher melt strength wherein processing is lower than the melting point of the primary biopolymer and below the browning points of the natural fibers in the biopolymers viscoelastic state.

Aircraft Structure for High Capacity Pull Off

A method and apparatus comprising a composite elongate member, a channel, and a number of composite structures. The composite elongate member has a side configured for attachment to a structure. The channel is on the side of the composite elongate member and extends along a length of the composite elongate member. The number of composite structures is configured for placement in the channel and to attach a portion of the side of the composite elongate member to the structure. The number of composite structures is configured to increase a capacity of the composite elongate member to withstand forces that pull the composite elongate member away from the structure.

Resin coated radius fillers and method of making the same

A deformable, coated radius filler composed of a continuous or elongated fibrous structure and a tacky, resin surface coating formed by pulling a dry, continuous or elongated fibrous structure through a heated resin bath. The coated radius filler has an inner portion that is substantially free of resin and the resin surface coating has a substantially uniform thickness.

Apparatus and methods for forming composite stiffeners and reinforcing structures

A composite structure is provided. The structure includes at least one ply of preimpregnated material formed into a curved elongated member of continuous fibers onto a mandrel. The fibers have a select orientation. The curved elongated member has a length and a cross-sectional geometry that varies along the length.

Hockey stick

A hockey stick shaft includes an elongate, rectangular tube having a length and a plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls define an elongate inner chamber of the tube. The chamber extends along the length of the tube. The plurality of side walls includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a pair of opposite third and fourth side walls separating the first side wall from the second side wall. A support member is positioned within the chamber and extends along the length of the tube. The support member divides the chamber, and connects the first and second side wall walls to one another.

Corner joint and method of manufacturing

Corner joints and methods of forming corner joints are described herein. The corner joints may provide the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the corner joint, but include a mitered connection within the joint. Structures including at least one of the corner joints are also described.

Method for producing a connection between composite parts

A method for joining together constructional parts which are made of a composite material and extend transversely to one another, such as a flange and a web of a profile, includes the steps of: placing the constructional parts in the desired position with respect to one another so as to form a connecting region in which one of the constructional parts abuts against or in proximity to the other constructional part, causing a thermoplastic material to flow out into the connecting region, fusing together the constructional parts under the influence of heat and pressure.

Reinforced internal composite structures

A complex-shaped, three-dimensional fiber reinforced composite structure may be formed by using counteracting pressures applied to a structural lay-up of wetted fibers. The wetted fibers are arranged on pressurizable members and may be configured to include internal structural features, such as shear webs. A reinforcement stiffener may be located adjacent to at least one of the pressurizable members and the wetted fibers that form the internal structural feature. The reinforcement stiffener includes a modulus of elasticity that is substantially higher than a modulus of elasticity of the resin used to wet the fibers. In one embodiment, the reinforcement stiffener may be received in a pocket of one of the pressurizable members and may include a releasing agent that permits removal of the stiffener after the composite structure has been pressurized and cured.

Method And System For Performing An Infrared Treatment

A method for performing an infrared treatment includes the steps of receiving an extruded product and feeding the extruded product to an oven including at least one lamp unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product. The method further includes the step of creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product. Still further, the method includes the steps of directing a first gas flow at a surface of the product and directing a second gas flow at the glass at an intensity, direction, and temperature that prevents the glass from becoming an infrared source.

Joining structure

A joining structure includes a first member, a second member of a material different from that of the first member, and a separation mechanism provided between the first member and the second member and that separates the first member and the second member from each other, wherein a resin is filled into the space between the edge of at least one member among the first member and the second member, and the other member.

Apparatus for Forming a Contoured Hat Stiffener

A flexible punch and die are used to form a flat composite laminate charge into a stiffener having a desired cross sectional shape. A desired contour is formed in the stiffener by bending the punch and die. Ply wrinkling is avoided during contouring by maintaining those portions of the stiffener subject to wrinkling in tension as the contouring is being performed. Bridging of the plies during the contouring process is avoided by first contouring those sections of the stiffener that are subject to wrinkling, and then contouring the remaining sections of the stiffener. 1. An apparatus for forming a hat stiffener contoured along its length , wherein the hat stiffener includes a pair of webs connecting a cap with a pair of flanges , comprising:a die adapted to have a composite charge placed thereon, the die including first and second spaced apart die members defining a die cavity therebetween;a punch adapted to be driven into the die cavity after the composite charge is placed on the die cavity for forming the cap and the webs into a portion of the composite charge to form the hat stiffener;a former configured to bend the die and the punch to form a contour into the hat stiffener after the hat stiffener has been formed; anda pressure plate adapted to compress a portion of the hat stiffener as the former is bending the die and the punch to form the contour into the hat stiffener.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure plate is arranged to compress the cap against the punch.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressure plate comprises a pair of pressure plates each arranged to compress one of the flanges against one of the die members.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the former includes a plurality of force applicators distributed along a length of the die and the punch and sequentially operable to apply a force that sequentially bends the die and the punch.5. An apparatus for forming a hat stiffener contoured along its length claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY HAVING OFFSET STRUCTURE OF DECORATIVE PART AND STRUCTURE OF FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION HOME KEY

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a fingerprint recognition home key having an offset structure of a decorative part. The method includes: (a) preparing an injection molded product having a shape of a home key and provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor, (b) applying a bonding material or an adhesive to an upper side of a film of the fingerprint recognition sensor, (c) bonding an external member to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor to which the bonding material or the adhesive is applied, and (d) assembling the decorative part to have a height difference from to the external member. 1. A method of manufacturing a fingerprint recognition home key having an offset structure of a decorative part , comprising:(a) preparing an injection molded product having a shape of a home key and provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor;(b) applying a bonding material or an adhesive to an upper side of a film of the fingerprint recognition sensor;(c) bonding an external member to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor to which the bonding material or the adhesive is applied; and(d) assembling the decorative part to have a height difference from the external member.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the height difference between the external member and the decorative part ranges from 30 μm to 150 μm.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the applying a bonding material or an adhesive comprises applying the bonding material or the adhesive to the upper side of the film of the fingerprint recognition sensor claim 1 , or attaching a double-sided tape thereto.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises general glass or tempered glass.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises general glass or tempered glass having a thickness of 40 μm to 100 μm.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the external member comprises sapphire glass.7. ...

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FILLING A RESIN INTO A HOUSING, AN LED DIGITAL DISPLAY AND THE METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A manufacturing method of filling a resin into a housing includes the steps of: providing a housing that has at least one recess, with the recess having first and second spaces, and the first space being disposed above the second space; inverting the housing; injecting a fluid into the recess to fill the first space, with the fluid having a viscosity coefficient and a surface tension less than those of water; and injecting a first resin into the recess, with the first resin having a specific gravity greater than that of the fluid, such that the first resin fills the first space and the fluid fills the second space. 1. A manufacturing method of filling a resin into a housing , comprising the steps of:providing a housing that has a normally-top surface and at least one recess that is indented inwardly from the normally-top surface, the recess having a first space and a second space, the first space being disposed above the second space, the first space being disposed adjacent to the normally-top surface;inverting the housing so that the normally-top surface of the housing faces downwardly and the second space is disposed above the first space;injecting a fluid into the recess to fill the first space, the fluid having a viscosity coefficient and a surface tension less than those of water; andinjecting a first resin into the recess to contact the fluid, the first resin having a specific gravity greater than that of the fluid so as to permit the first resin to sink beneath the fluid and to exchange position with the fluid, such that the first resin fills the first space and the fluid fills the second space.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of baking the fluid and the first resin so as to form a first resin layer after the step of injecting the first resin into the recess.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising a step of injecting a second resin into the second space to fill the second space after the step of baking the fluid and the first resin.4 ...

Structure

A structure having a panel, a stringer, and a rib is disclosed. The stringer includes a stringer flange that is joined to the panel and a stringer web that extends away from the stringer flange. The rib includes a rib web that has first and second faces and a rib foot that has a first rib foot flange that is joined to the stringer web, a second rib foot flange that is joined to the panel and a rib foot web that is joined to the first face of the rib web. The first rib foot flange is connected to the rib foot web by a first corner that includes at least one layer which runs continuously from the first rib foot flange into the rib foot web via the first corner. The second rib foot flange is connected to the rib foot web by a second corner that includes at least one layer which runs continuously from the second rib foot flange into the rib foot web via the second corner.

HYBRID DENTAL TOOL WITH DETACHABLE PICKS

A hybrid dental tool is disclosed herein. The hybrid dental tool includes a flosser having a flossing head. The flossing head can include a filament stretching between the first arm and a second arm. The flossing head can include a pick receptacle. The hybrid dental tool can further include a pick that has a first end and a second end. The pick can be sized and shaped to fit within the pick receptacle such that the first and second ends are protected. The pick can releasably connect with the flossing head to allow the separation of the pick from the flossing head. 1 a first arm extending in a first direction;', 'a second arm extending in the first direction;', 'a third arm extending in the first direction;', 'a first filament extending from the first arm to the second arm; and', 'a second filament extending form the second arm to the third arm, wherein the first and second filament are separately connected to the second arm., 'a flossing head comprising. A hybrid dental device comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/922,971, entitled “HYBRID DENTAL TOOL WITH DETACHABLE PICKS,” and filed on Oct. 26, 2015, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/546,901, entitled “HYBRID DENTAL TOOL WITH DETACHABLE PICKS,” and filed on Nov. 18, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/036,028 entitled “HYBRID DENTAL TOOL WITH DETACHABLE PICKS,” and filed on Aug. 11, 2014, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.The present disclosure relates, generally, to dental devices, and more particularly to dental hygiene devices.While dental hygiene has long been important in American and other cultures for maintaining a desirable physical appearance, recent discoveries have increased the urgency with which dental hygiene is maintained. These recent discoveries have linked oral bacteria to other, more serious disease such as, for example, heart disease. In light of the increased ...

RETAINER DEVICE AND METHOD OF MOLDING SAME

A molded retainer and a method for making the molded retainer are provided. The molded retainer includes a body defining a coupling sleeve, molded from a plastic material and defined by one or more sidewalls. An axial opening is formed in the sleeve about a central axis and at least one transverse engagement opening is formed in the sidewall. An engagement member is integrally molded with the retainer body and is pivotably attached to the sidewall within the engagement opening. The engagement member is pivotable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position at least a portion of the engagement member is positioned within the axial opening for engagement with a structure positioned within the axial opening.

PROFILED SECTION, ESPECIALLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

A profile section () for a motor vehicle comprises a decorating portion (), which is composed of a fiber composite material. The fiber composite material comprises an elastomer matrix made of a first elastomer and flock fibers (). The flock fibers () each have a fiber length which is comprised of a first length and a second length. In addition, the flock fibers have one matrix portion embedded in the elastomer matrix and one exposed portion protruding from the elastomer matrix. The matrix portion has the first length and the exposed portion has the second length. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A method for manufacturing a profile section having a mounting portion for mounting the profile section to a motor vehicle and a decorating portion comprising the steps of:a) extruding a mixture of a first elastomer and flock fibers for forming the decorating portion with elevations and depressions in a visible surface of the decorating portion, wherein the extruded first elastomer forms an elastomeric matrix within which the flock fibers are embedded in a way that the flock fibers have a fiber length composed of a first length that is embedded within the elastomeric matrix and a second length that protrudes from the elastomeric matrix for creating textile-like optics and haptic, wherein the first length is longer than the second length;b) forming the mounting portion; andc) arranging the decorating portion on the mounting portion.11. The method of claim 10 , including a step of mixing the first elastomer and the flock fibers before the step of extruding the mixture.12. The method of in which the step of forming the mounting portion includes a step of coextruding the mounting portion together with the decorating portion.13. The method of in which the step of extruding includes a step of forming the elevations and depressions as variations in a thickness of the elastomeric matrix.14. The ...

HEAT BLANKET ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE CHARGE

A blanket assembly for forming a composite charge onto a forming mandrel includes upper and lower heating blankets configured to have a composite charge slidable therebetween during translation along the forming mandrel. The blanket assembly has a pair of wedge elements with tapered sections that are each positionable between the lower heating blanket and the mandrel side surfaces. The wedge element top sides are inclined from the tapered section forward end to the tapered section aft end. The upper heating blanket exerts a blanket forming pressure for progressively forming the composite charge into the cross-sectional shape of the forming mandrel collectively defined by the mandrel side surfaces and wedge element top sides as the composite charge passes over the tapered sections of the blanket assembly. The wedge element top sides maintain the laterally outboard portions of the composite charge in approximately parallel relation to a level tangent to the mandrel top portion. 1. A blanket assembly for glide forming a composite charge onto a forming mandrel , the forming mandrel having opposing mandrel side surfaces interconnected by a mandrel top portion , the blanket assembly comprising:an upper heating blanket and a lower heating blanket configured to have a composite charge slidable therebetween;a heating element included with at least one of the upper heating blanket and the lower heating blanket for heating the composite charge;a pair of wedge elements positionable between the lower heating blanket and the opposing mandrel side surfaces and each including a tapered section and having a wedge element top side configured to support the composite charge and the blanket assembly when mounted on the forming mandrel, the wedge element top sides being downwardly inclined from a tapered section forward end to a tapered section aft end; andthe upper heating blanket configured to exert a blanket forming pressure onto the composite charge for progressively forming the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREMENTALLY FORMING A COMPOSITE PART

Systems and methods for incrementally forming a composite part are disclosed herein. The systems include a forming mandrel, which includes a forming surface, and a forming machine. The forming machine includes a forming bladder, a pressure-regulating device, and a positioning device. The forming bladder is configured to be inflated to a forming pressure and to press the ply of composite material against the forming surface. The methods include placing a ply of composite material on a forming surface of a forming mandrel and pressing a forming bladder against the ply of composite material at a selected location to press a selected portion of the ply of composite material against the forming surface and conform the selected portion of the ply of composite material to a surface profile of the forming surface. The methods further include repeating the pressing a plurality of times at a plurality of selected locations. 1. A method of incrementally forming a composite part , the method comprising:placing a ply of composite material on a forming surface of a forming mandrel;pressing a forming bladder against the ply of composite material at a selected location to press a selected portion of the ply of composite material against the forming surface and conform the selected portion of the ply of composite material to a surface profile of the forming surface; andrepeating the pressing a plurality of times at a plurality of selected locations to selectively and operatively press the ply of composite material against the forming surface at each of the plurality of selected locations to conform corresponding portions of the ply of composite material to the surface profile of the forming surface and at least partially define the composite part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the repeating further includes moving the forming bladder to each location of the plurality of selected locations prior to pressing the forming bladder against the ply of composite material at each ...

PROFILED MEMBER WITH A TEAR STRIP

A profiled member having two faces and having at least one tear strip with two edges arranged on and adhered to one face of said profiled member, the tear strip having at least one non-adhered edge. The non-adhered edge makes it possible not only to more easily take hold of and remove the tear strip, but also prevents a piece of the tear strip from remaining on the profile member and hindering the adhering of the profiled members to each other. The two edges of the tear strip may be non-adhered, and, when the profile member is covered by a tear strip on each face, the two tear strips are each non-adhered on at least one side. The profile member can be either flat or circular. 1. A process for production of a profiled member , comprising a step of adhering a peelply , and a step of unsticking at least one edge of the peelply , in that the profiled member is pultruded , and in that the step of unsticking is carried out at the output from the die.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of unsticking is carried out by a blade.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of unsticking is carried out in hot conditions4. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of unsticking is carried out during the polymerization.5. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the blade has an inclination relative to the plane of the profiled member.6. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the blade is aligned with the plane of the profiled member.7. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the profiled member and the peelply are machined at the second edge of the peelply.8. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a side of the profiled member is covered with a veil at the second edge of the peelply claim 1 , and said veil is placed below the edge of said peelply.9. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one edge of the peelply is folded back.10. A profiled member with two faces having at least one peelply with two edges ...

Mold for casting concrete

A mold for casting concrete contains: an inner part, an outer par, a temperature insulation layer, a fixing plate, and a pulling member. The inner part includes a cavity, an inlet, and an outlet which communicate with one another to flow first fluid into the cavity from the inlet and to discharge the first fluid out of the outlet from the cavity. The inner part further includes an outer fence and an inner fence on which the temperature insulation layer is arranged. The outer part is located outside the outer fence, between the outer part and the outer fence is defined a feeding chamber. The outer part includes a heating element and second fluid both defined therein, and the heating element is immersed in the second fluid. The fixing plate is mounted on the outer part and the inner part. The pulling member is fixed on the inner part. 1. A mold for casting concrete comprising: an inner part , an outer par , a temperature insulation layer , a fixing plate , and a pulling member , whereinthe inner part is a hollow and includes a cavity, an inlet, and an outlet which all communicate with one another to flow first fluid into the cavity from the inlet and to discharge the first fluid out of the outlet from the cavity, the inner part further includes an inner fence and an outer fence opposite to the inner fence;the temperature insulation layer is arranged on the inner fence of the inner part, the outer part is located outside the outer fence of the inner part, and between the outer part and the outer fence of the inner part is defined a feeding chamber, the outer part includes a casing in which a heating element and second fluid are defined, wherein the heating element is immersed in the second fluid;the fixing plate is mounted on the outer part and the inner part;the pulling member is fixed on the inner part.2. The mold for casting concrete as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first fluid is liquid or gas claim 1 , and a temperature of the liquid or the gas is lower than a ...

Method of Injection Molding USing One or More Strain Gauges as a Virtual Sensor

A injection molding method involves measuring, using at least one strain gauge sensor, a change in strain in a mold side of a mold cavity, approximating a pressure within the mold cavity based on the change in strain, comparing the approximated pressure to a pre-set trigger point, and if the approximated pressure equals or exceeds the pre-set trigger point, activating a virtual cavity sensor having an optimal pre-defined pressure-time curve, wherein upon activation, the virtual cavity sensor tracks approximated pressures calculated from the change in strain measurements measured by the at least one strain gauge sensor over time and compares the results of the approximated pressure tracking to the optimal pre-defined pressure-time curve.

MOULDS AND METHOD FOR MOLDING A PLASTIC SHEET

A mold for molding a plastic sheet having one or more angled portions, the mold including a mold cavity having at least one corner configured to produce the angled portion of the plastic sheet, and pressure modifying means positioned in proximity to the at least one corner, and configured to modify a pressure exerted on the angled portion during compression molding of the plastic sheet. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for molding a plastic sheet having one or more angled portions , the method comprising:preheating the plastic sheet; andmodifying a shape of the plastic sheet by closing a compression mold to form at least one angled portion, wherein, during the compression molding, a force exerted on the at least one angled portion is increased over the force exerted on a remainder of the plastic sheet.12. The method according to claim 11 , comprising applying a negative pressure to the at least one angled portion during opening of the compression mold.13. The method according to claim 11 , comprising over-molding the shaped plastic sheet claim 11 , for example claim 11 , with a thermoplastic material claim 11 , after the compression molding.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the over-molding is performed by injection molding within the compression mold.15. The method according to claim 13 , wherein prior to the over-molding claim 13 , a negative pressure is applied to the at least one angled portion during enlargement of a mold cavity formed by the compression mold claim 13 , wherein the enlarging is performed claim 13 , for example claim 13 , by separating of the compression mold.16. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the increased force is exerted on the core side of the at least one angled portion.17. A mold for molding a plastic sheet having one or more angled portions claim 11 , the mold comprising:a mold cavity having at least one corner configured to produce the angled portion of the plastic sheet;a piston positioned in proximity to the at ...

PRODUCING A PROFILE STRAND

In order to achieve high product quality and process reliability in a process for manufacturing an endless profile strand of soft plastic and/or rubber material fed to a supply storage for a sealing profile, edge protection profile or the like on a motor vehicle, it is provided that the manufacturing process be divided into two process sections which are carried out on two manufacturing lines that can be operated independently of one another. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for processing a profile strand , comprising:feeding the profile strand to an intermediate storage during a first process section;removing the profile strand from the intermediate storage during a second process section that is downstream of the first process section; andthen feeding the profile strand to the supply storage;wherein the second process section includes cutting one or more defects out of the profile strand, and then one or both of (a) rejoining ends of the profile strand created by cutting out the one or more defects to form one or more joints, or (b) applying an adhesive strip to the profile strand over the ends of the profile strand created by cutting out the one or more defects to form the one or more joints.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the second process section performed on the second manufacturing line is performed temporally downstream of the first process section and independently of the first process section.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the profile strand is fed to the intermediate storage before cutting out the defects or applying the adhesive strip.19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising claim 16 , during the first process section claim 16 , identifying the one or more defects by defect markings on the profile strand claim 16 , and in the second process section claim 16 , identifying the one or more defects marked in the first process section by a detection device on the basis of the defect markings made in the first process section.20. The method of ...

Window profile provided with skin layer having wood fiber

Disclosed is a window profile provided with a skin layer which a co-extrusion resin composition is dual-extruded on one surface of a profile extruded from a main extruder, wherein the co-extrusion resin composition contains wood fiber. The co-extrusion resin composition comprises a first raw material for forming a base color, a second raw material for forming a mid-tone color, and a third raw material for forming a high-tone color. According to the present invention as described above, the skin layer is integrally formed with one side of the profile by the co-extrusion, and thus it is possible to provide the texture of natural wood and thus a luxurious atmosphere. Further, in the window profile, various colors can be naturally expressed on the skin layer of the window profile so as to be distinguished from each other, the embo-patterns are formed into two steps, the repetition period of the patterns becomes long and the like, and thus it is possible to provide the graphicness similar to natural wood.

Systems and methods for additively manufacturing composite parts

A method ( 400 ) of additively manufacturing a composite part ( 102 ) is disclosed. The method ( 400 ) comprises applying a thermosetting resin ( 252 ) to a non-resin component ( 108 ) of a continuous flexible line ( 106 ) while pushing the non-resin component ( 108 ) through a delivery guide ( 112 ) and pushing the continuous flexible line ( 106 ) out of the delivery guide ( 112 ). The continuous flexible line ( 106 ) further comprises a thermosetting resin component ( 110 ) that comprises at least some of the thermosetting resin ( 252 ) applied to the non-resin component ( 108 ). The method ( 400 ) further comprises depositing, via the delivery guide ( 112 ), a segment ( 120 ) of the continuous flexible line ( 106 ) along the print path ( 122 ).

Systems for additively manufacturing composite parts

A system ( 100 ) for additively manufacturing a composite part ( 102 ) is disclosed. The system ( 100 ) comprises a housing ( 104 ) and a nozzle ( 107 ). The nozzle ( 107 ) is supported by the housing ( 104 ). The nozzle ( 107 ) comprises an outlet ( 110 ), sized to dispense a continuous flexible line ( 112 ). The continuous flexible line ( 112 ) comprises a non-resin component ( 114 ) and a photopolymer-resin component ( 116 ). The system ( 100 ) also comprises a feed mechanism ( 118 ), supported within the housing ( 104 ). The feed mechanism ( 118 ) is configured to push the continuous flexible line ( 112 ) out of the outlet ( 110 ) of the nozzle ( 107 ). The system ( 100 ) further comprises a light source ( 120 ), supported by the housing ( 104 ). The light source ( 120 ) is configured to deliver a light beam to the continuous flexible line ( 112 ) after the continuous flexible line ( 112 ) exits the outlet ( 110 ) of the nozzle ( 107 ) to at least partially cure the photopolymer-resin component ( 116 ) of the continuous flexible line ( 112 ).

ROTARY TOOL EJECTION TECHNOLOGY

A rotary die ejection technology is disclosed. A cylindrical die roll has a rotary cylinder having internal air and regulation channels. The outer surface of the rotary cylinder includes mold cavity or cutter cavity. The cavity may be in the form of a socket capable of receiving inserts, including plugs and tool inserts. The plugs and tool inserts may be partially or entirely constructed from a porous material. The mold cavity or cutter cavity is in fluid communication with the internal air channel. 1. A rotary tool comprising: [ a surface face;', 'a first end; and', 'a second end;', 'the surface face having a plurality of cavities, the cavities having a porous insert;, 'the rotary cylinder comprising;'}, 'the cavities each in fluid communication with a distribution channel;', 'the distribution channel passing longitudinally through the rotary cylinder and the distribution channel terminating at a distribution channel opening on at least one of the first end and the second end of the rotary cylinder;, 'a rotary cylinder;'} the air supply hub having an inner face and an outer face;', 'the inner face of the air supply hub oriented to at least one of the first end or the second end of the rotary cylinder;', 'the inner face of the air supply hub defining a port; and', 'the port capable of alignment with a distribution channel opening of the rotary cylinder., 'an air supply hub adjacent to the rotary cylinder;'}2. The rotary tool of claim 1 , the air supply hub further comprising:the inner face of the air supply hub defining a blast channel; andthe blast channel capable of alignment with n−1 distribution channel openings of the rotary cylinder3. The rotary tool of claim 1 , further comprising:the cavities are mold cavities.4. The rotary tool of claim 1 , further comprising:the cavities are cutter cavities.5. The rotary tool of claim 1 , the porous insert comprising a plug situated in a bottom wall of the cavity.6. The rotary tool of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

BLADDER SYSTEM FOR CURING COMPOSITE PARTS

Method and apparatus for use in curing of a composite charge having an internal cavity. Apparatus includes a flexible bladder adapted to be placed in the cavity for applying pressure on the composite charge during curing. An end fitting is operatively coupled to the flexible bladder. The end fitting defining a bolt bore and a horizontal bore. When a vent bolt is operatively coupled to the bolt bore of the end fitting, the vent bolt and the horizontal bore define a pressure passageway that allows an interior of the bladder to become subjected to external pressure. 1. Apparatus for use in curing of a composite charge having an internal cavity , comprising:a flexible bladder adapted to be placed in the cavity for applying pressure on the composite charge during autoclave curing; andan end fitting operatively coupled to the flexible bladder, the end fitting defining a bolt bore and a horizontal bore;wherein when a vent bolt is operatively coupled to the bolt bore of the end fitting;the vent bolt and the horizontal bore define a pressure passageway that allows an interior of the bladder to become subjected to an external pressure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a flexible bag sealed over the flexible bladder, the end fitting, and the vent bolt.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a cure tool adapted to have the composite charge placed thereon, andwherein the flexible bladder is located on the composite charge and the flexible bag is sealed to the cure tool.4. The apparatus of wherein the cure tool comprises a composite cure tool.5. The apparatus of wherein the bolt bore of the end fitting is positioned to align with a tool bore provided along a matching surface of the cure tool.6. The apparatus of wherein the vent bolt is inserted into the bolt bore of the end fitting claim 4 , andwherein the vent bolt is torqued into place such that that the vent bolt threadingly connects to a tool bore.7. The apparatus of wherein the vent bolt is inserted ...

UNIFORMITY OF FIBER SPACING IN CMC MATERIALS

A pre-impregnated composite tape is provided that includes: a matrix material; a plurality of fibers forming unidirectional arrays of tows encased within the matrix material; and a plurality of filler particles dispersed between adjacent fibers in the tape. The fibers have a mean fiber diameter of about 5 microns and about 40 microns, and are included within the tape at a volume fraction of about 15% and about 40%. The plurality of filler particles have a log-normal volumetric median particle size, such that the tape has a ratio of the log-normal volumetric median particle size to the mean fiber diameter that is about 0.05:1 to about 1:1. A method is also provided for forming a ceramic matrix composite. 1. A pre-impregnated composite tape , comprising:a matrix material;a plurality of fibers forming unidirectional arrays of tows encased within the matrix material, wherein the fibers have a mean fiber diameter of about 5 microns to about 40 microns, and wherein the plurality of fibers are included within the tape at a volume fraction of about 15% to about 40%; anda plurality of filler particles dispersed between adjacent fibers in the tape, wherein the plurality of filler particles have a median particle size, and wherein the tape has a ratio of the median particle size to the mean fiber diameter that is about 0.05:1 to about 1:1.2. The tape of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the median particle size of the filler powder to the mean fiber diameter is about 0.07:1 to about 0.7:1.3. The tape of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the median particle size of the filler powder to the fiber diameter is about 0.1:1 to about 0.5:1.4. The tape of claim 1 , wherein the filler powder comprises SiC particles claim 1 , carbon particles claim 1 , boron particles claim 1 , BC particles claim 1 , SiNparticles claim 1 , MoSiparticles claim 1 , MoSiparticles claim 1 , silicide particles claim 1 , oxide particles claim 1 , polymer particles claim 1 , or a mixture thereof5. The tape of claim ...

Method for Composite Truss Manufacturing

Methods for fabricating fiber-composite truss structures comprise a) individually molding multiple unit cells of a given size, and subsequently fusing them together in a repeating pattern, b) cross members are consolidated with longerons while maintaining continuity of fiber in the longerons, and c) compression-molded truss components are unioned to continuous fiber beams by means of mechanically interlocking joints. 1. A method comprising: (i) a first plurality of longerons, each longeron having a first end and a second end, respectively, a distance between the first and second end of a respective longeron defining a length thereof, each longeron comprising a plurality of continuous, unidirectionally aligned fibers having a length substantially equal to the length of the respective longeron;', (a) the first end of each cross member couples to a first one of the longerons of the first plurality, and wherein an end of at least some of the fibers proximal to the first end of each cross member overlap at least some of the fibers in the first one of the longerons,', '(b) the second end of each cross member couples to a second one of the longerons of the first plurality, and wherein an end of at least some of the fibers proximal to the second end of each cross member overlap at least some of the fibers in the second one of the longerons, and, '(ii) a second plurality of cross members, each cross member having a first end and second end, respectively, a distance between the first and second end of a respective cross member defining a length thereof, each cross member comprising a plurality of continuous, unidirectionally aligned fibers having a length substantially equal to the length of the respective cross member, wherein, 'the first unit cell further having a first end face and a second end face positioned at respective first and second ends of the longerons; and', 'thermally bonding a first end face or a second end face of a second unit cell to one of the first end ...

Methods of producing three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening

A method of forming a three-dimensional object is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and an optically transparent member having a build surface, the carrier and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid including a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from the first component; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid polymer scaffold from the first component and also advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object, and containing the second solidifiable component carried in the scaffold in unsolidified and/or uncured form; and (d) concurrently with or subsequent to the irradiating step, solidifying and/or curing the second solidifiable component in the three-dimensional intermediate to form the three-dimensional object.

Method for Eliminating Tilting of Laptop Devices

A base support structure eliminates tilting of laptops and similar user devices. The base support structure comprises at least one back foot and at least one front foot that is constructed using a first material bonded to a second material. The first material has at least one cavity and is designed to provide a contact mechanism designed to withstand an impact of a touch screen interaction force and/or a radial force when opening or accessing the display. The contact mechanism secures the laptop to a solid surface on which the laptop is placed with at least a first amount of force. The front foot/feet and the back foot/feet are attached to a base housing of a base segment of the laptop and separated by a relative spacing pre-determined to enable enhanced stability of the laptop.

Ferrite particles for bonded magnets, resin composition for bonded magnets, and molded product using the same

The present invention relates to ferrite particles for bonded magnets and a resin composition for bonded magnets which can provide a bonded magnet molded product capable of realizing a high magnetic force and a complicated multipolar waveform owing to such a feature that the ferrite particles are readily and highly oriented against an external magnetic field in a flowing resin upon injection molding, as well as a bonded magnet molded product obtained by injection-molding the above composition. According to the present invention, there are provided ferrite particles for bonded magnets which have a crystallite size of not less than 500 nm as measured in an oriented state by XRD, and an average particle diameter of not less than 1.30 μm as measured by Fisher method; a resin composition for bonded magnets; and a molded product obtained by injection-molding the composition.

Pultrusion of Continuous Sections Having Discontinuous Cross-Sectional Profile

A pultrusion device and method are provided for producing a fiber-reinforced continuous section which has a second cross-sectional profile that is discontinuous in a direction of pultrusion with a press forming device for shaping the continuous section. The press forming device includes a first shaping device for producing the continuous section with a continuous cross-sectional profile and a second shaping device, which follows on from the first shaping device in the direction of pultrusion, for shaping the second discontinuous cross-sectional profile of the continuous section. A punching tool is arranged between the first shaping device and the second shaping device and is designed to bring about a local change in shape of the continuous cross-sectional profile, at least in a defined portion of the continuous section, in order to produce a first discontinuous cross-sectional profile of the continuous section. 1. A pultrusion device for producing a fiber-reinforced continuous section , which has a second cross-sectional profile that is discontinuous in a pultrusion direction , comprising: (a) a first shaping device for producing the continuous section having a continuous cross-sectional profile, and', '(b) a second shaping device, which follows the first shaping device in the pultrusion direction, for shaping the second discontinuous cross-sectional profile of the continuous section;', '(c) a punching tool arranged between the first shaping device and the second shaping device, the punching tool causing a local change in shape of the continuous cross-sectional profile at least in a defined portion of the continuous section, in order to produce a first discontinuous cross-sectional profile of the continuous section., 'a press forming device for shaping the continuous section, the press forming device comprising'}2. The pultrusion device according to claim 1 , wherein the punching tool is movable in the pultrusion direction at least between a starting position and an ...

Method of Producing Integral 3D Humic Acid-Carbon Hybrid Foam

Provided is a method of producing an integral 3D humic acid-carbon hybrid foam, comprising: (A) forming a solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture; and (B) pyrolyzing the solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture to thermally reduce humic acid into reduced humic acid sheets and thermally convert polymer into pores and carbon or graphite that bonds the reduced humic acid sheets to form the integral 3D humic acid-carbon hybrid foam. 1. A method of producing an integral 3D humic acid-carbon hybrid foam , said method comprising:(A) forming a solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture; and(B) pyrolyzing said solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture to thermally reduce said humic acid into reduced humic acid sheets and thermally convert said polymer into pores and carbon or graphite that bonds said reduced humic acid sheets to form said integral 3D humic acid-carbon hybrid foam.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step (A) comprises: (i) dispersing humic acid in water or a solvent to form a suspension and dispersing multiple polymer particles in said suspension to form a slurry; and (ii) dispensing said slurry and removing said water or solvent to form a solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture claim 1 , containing polymer particles being wrapped around or fully coated or embraced with humic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said polymer particles include plastic or rubber beads claim 1 , pellets claim 1 , spheres claim 1 , wires claim 1 , fibers claim 1 , filaments claim 1 , discs claim 1 , ribbons claim 1 , or rods claim 1 , having a diameter or thickness from 10 nm to 10 mm.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said diameter or thickness is from 100 nm to 1 mm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said solid shape of humic acid-polymer particle mixture contains polymer particles that are wrapped around or coated by humic acid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said integral 3D humic acid-carbon hybrid foam is in a film ...

SELECTIVELY FILLED HOLLOW PROFILES AND METHODS OF PREPARING HOLLOW PROFILES FOR JOINING OPERATIONS

Embodiments herein relate to hollow profiles and methods of preparing the same for joining operations. A method herein can include placing a dam within a channel defined by the hollow profile, fitting a die block over an end of the channel, and injecting a flowable composition through an injection port into the channel. Another method can include defining a volume within a first member using at least one flow control device, filling the defined volume with a flowable polymeric composition, allowing the flowable polymeric composition to solidify to form a solid portion in the first member, and mechanically modifying the solid portion to define a joining surface suitable for joining to the second member. Other embodiments are also included herein. 1. A method of preparing a hollow profile for joining comprising:placing a dam within a channel defined by the hollow profile;fitting a die block over an end of the channel; andinjecting a flowable composition through an injection port into the channel.2. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , further comprising removing the die block from the end of the channel.3. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , wherein the injection port is defined by the die block.4. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , wherein the injection port is defined by a side wall of the hollow profile.5. (canceled)6. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , further comprising inserting the dam within the channel to specific depth through hydraulic pressure simultaneously with injecting the flowable composition.7. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , wherein the dam comprises a foam plug.8. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , wherein a perimeter shape of the dam is complementary to an interior shape of the channel.9. The method of preparing a hollow profile for joining of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Rotary Tablet Press and Method for Pressing Tablets in a Rotary Tablet Press

The invention relates to a rotary tablet press comprising: a rotatingly drivable rotor, having a die plate comprising die holes and assigned to the die holes upper and lower punches, rotating synchronously with the die plate, whose axial movement is controlled by upper and lower control cams, having at least one filling station comprising at least one filling device for filling the die holes with material to be pressed, having at least one compression station disposed downstream of the filling station in the rotational direction of the rotor, comprising at least one pressing device which presses the upper and/or lower punches into the die holes when passing through the compression station in order to press the filled material in the die holes, and having at least one ejector station, disposed downstream of the compression station in the rotational direction of the rotor, comprising an ejector device for ejecting the pressed tablets in the die holes, characterized in that at least one vibration generator is provided in the circumferential direction of the upper and lower punches between the filling station and the ejector station that at least temporarily vibrates the upper and/or lower punches at least at the compression station and/or at the filling station and/or at least at an upper control cam and/or at least at a lower control cam. 1. A rotary tablet press comprising:{'b': 12', '14', '16', '16', '18', '20', '14', '30', '32, 'a rotatingly drivable rotor (), having a die plate () comprising die holes () and assigned to the die holes () upper and lower punches (, ), rotating synchronously with the die plate (), whose axial movement is controlled by upper and lower control cams (, ),'}{'b': 34', '36', '16, 'at least one filling station () comprising at least one filling device () for filling the die holes () with material to be pressed,'}{'b': 42', '44', '34', '12', '46', '48', '50', '52', '18', '20', '16', '42', '44', '16, 'at least one compression station (, ) ...

Highly contoured composite structures and system and method for making the same

A system for making highly contoured composite stringers, including a flexible stringer assembly to support an uncured composite stringer; and a contoured mandrel to contour the uncured composite stringer into a highly contoured shape, wherein the contoured mandrel comprises one or more curvatures with a radius of 100 inches or less along at least one of an x, y, or z axis.

Beverage Container Holder

A beverage container holder having a receptacle, gripping members, and a membrane is disclosed. The membrane is disposed in openings located between a sidewall of the receptacle and the gripping members. Living hinges are integrated into the gripping members, which allow the gripping members to flex and provide a gripping force on a beverage container that has been placed into the beverage container holder in order to provide a more stable and secure placement of the container. The receptacle and gripping members are manufactured in one step process, preferably an injection molding process, and are composed of a material having a low coefficient of friction, preferably a hard plastic, which allows for the easy placement or retrieval of a beverage container. The membrane is overmolded onto the receptacle and gripping members and is preferably composed of a flexible material such as a soft plastic or rubber. 1. A holder for a beverage container comprising:a receptacle having a base and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base;a gripping member extending upwardly from the base alongside the sidewall and having a connecting portion joined to the base, a contact portion, and a living hinge joining the connecting portion and the contact portion; anda membrane connecting at least a portion of the gripping member with the sidewall, the membrane having lower rigidity than the receptacle and gripping member and flexing to permit relative movement therebetween.2. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the living hinge resiliently biases the gripping member toward an interior of the receptacle when the gripping member is urged toward an exterior of the receptacle by insertion of a beverage container into the receptacle.3. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle and gripping member are made from thermoplastic polyolefin.4. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is made from a thermoplastic elastic olefin.5. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the membrane also forms a layer ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF TRAPPED TOOL FROM COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

A system and method for constructing a composite structure using a multi-piece tool. The pieces are assembled, including making a connection, such as a mortise-and-tenon connection, between pieces using an adhesive mixed with an induction heatable material, such as iron filings having a unit size of between 5 microns and 600 microns, and an amount of between 5% and 50% by volume. Plies of a material are applied around the connection between the pieces, and the plies are cured to create the composite structure, which results in the pieces being trapped within the composite structure by the connection. The adhesive is exposed to electromagnetic induction from an electromagnetic induction coil which generates heat in the induction heatable material and thereby loosens the connection. The tool can then be disassembled by individually pulling at least some of the pieces from within the composite structure. 1. A method for constructing a composite structure using a tool having a plurality of pieces , the method comprising:assembling the plurality of pieces of the tool, including making a connection between two or more pieces of the plurality of pieces using an adhesive mixed with an induction heatable material;applying one or more plies of a material around the connection between the two or more pieces;curing the one or more plies of the material to create the composite structure, such that the two or more pieces are trapped within the composite structure by the connection;exposing the adhesive at the connection to an electromagnetic induction in order to generate heat in the induction heatable material and thereby loosen the connection between the two or more pieces; andremoving by pulling each of the two or more pieces individually from within the composite structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite structure is part of an aircraft.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more includes an elastomeric bladder claim 1 , and after curing the one or ...

Method for machining a workpiece

The invention relates to a method for machining a workpiece, in particular for a profiled leaf element of a window leaf frame, wherein the workpiece is initially machined using a first machining device in order to create a machined first surface to which an adhesive tape is to be applied, and the workpiece is further machined once the adhesive tape has been applied.

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WINDOWS/DOORS

The process for the manufacture of windows/doors (), characterized by the fact that it comprises the following steps: 11) A process for the manufacture of windows/doors () , wherein said process comprises the following steps:{'b': '2', 'providing at least one inner panel () for windows/doors;'}{'b': 3', '3', '5', '5', '3', '6', '4', '2, 'providing a plurality of plastic profiled elements () for windows/doors, each of said profiled elements () comprising at least two areas to seal (), coupleable to the areas to seal () of the other profiled elements (), and at least one longitudinal slot (), in which a respective perimeter side () of said inner panel () is insertable;'}{'b': '5', 'performing a step of mechanical machining by chip removal on at least one of said areas to seal ();'}{'b': '5', 'heating said areas to seal ();'}{'b': 5', '3', '5', '2', '6', '1', '2, 'coupling said heated areas to seal () to one another by pressing said profiled elements () one against the other to maintain said areas to seal () in mutual contact and define the frame for windows/doors, said coupling taking place with said inner panel () inserted in said longitudinal slots () to define a window/door () which is composed by said frame and by said inner panel () contained in said frame.'}2) The process according to claim 1 , wherein said process comprises the steps of:{'b': 2', '2', '10', '6, 'placing said inner panel () in an insertion configuration in which said inner panel () is substantially coplanar to the lying plane () of said longitudinal slots (); and'}{'b': 3', '2', '6, 'moving said profiled elements () from a position of mutual spacing away to a position of mutual approach, said moving being adapted to insert said inner panel () in said longitudinal slots ().'}33) The process according to claim 1 , wherein said coupling takes place substantially by pressing all said profiled elements () at the same time one against the other.411535511) The process according to claim 1 , wherein ...

WEAR-RESISTANT LINER SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system includes a wear-resistant liner that includes a matrix material and a plurality of inserts embedded within the matrix material. One or more inserts of the plurality of inserts includes a retention feature. The retention feature is configured to increase adhesion between the one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts and the matrix material. 1. A system , comprising: a matrix material; and', 'a plurality of inserts embedded within the matrix material, wherein one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts comprises a retention feature, wherein the retention feature is configured to increase adhesion between the one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts and the matrix material., 'a wear-resistant liner, comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material comprises an elastomeric material.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material comprises polyurethane.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the inserts of the plurality of inserts are ceramic.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the retention feature comprises a mechanical locking feature.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the mechanical locking feature comprises at least one of a recess claim 5 , a groove claim 5 , a ridge claim 5 , or a protrusion.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the retention feature comprises a surface area with an increased roughness.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the retention feature comprises an adhesive layer.9. A method claim 1 , comprising:providing a plurality of inserts, wherein one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts comprises a retention feature; andembedding the plurality of inserts within a matrix material;wherein the retention feature is configured to increase adhesion between the one or more inserts of the plurality of inserts and the matrix material.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein embedding the plurality of inserts within the matrix material comprises:arranging the inserts in a mold; andinjecting the matrix ...

Skateboard Formed of Unitary Structure

A skateboard and method of forming such a skateboard is provided which yields a skateboard deck, formed in a unitary structure, of polymeric material. The deck may formed of molten, pliable, planar sheet material, which is heated past a glass transition temperature and thereafter formed for curves and shape through imparting of force on the polymeric material by molding. The resulting skateboard deck is formed as a unitary structure which can be further enhanced using flexible compressible mounts engaged in deck apertures to engage the wheels and trucks thereon. The unitary structure of polymeric material is also well suited for light transmission therethrough from light emitters which may be operatively engaged to the mounts. 1. A method of forming a skateboard deck from a polymeric material comprising:at or above a glass transition temperature thereof;communicating said polymeric material at said formable temperature into a pressurized communication with a mold having a surface said surface having a shape;allowing said polymeric material to remain in said pressurized communication for a duration of time required for said polymeric material so assume said shape; andallowing said polymeric material to cool below said glass transition temperature and thereby form said skateboard deck to a unitary structure in a shape of a skateboard deck.2. The method of additionally comprising:cutting a section of said polymeric material from a planar sheet of said polymeric material;placing said polymeric material between two opposing mold sections; andforcing said mold sections toward each other to achieve said pressurized communication, by a sandwiched contact of said mold sections with said section of said polymeric material.3. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising:melting said polymeric material into a communicable fluid stream of said polymeric material, by heating a said formable temperature in excess of a said glass transition temperature of said polymeric material ...

INSULATING PROFILE, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WINDOW, DOOR, AND FACADE ELEMENTS, AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention proposes insulating profiles of a polymer material, and methods for producing the insulating profiles, are disclosed 1. An insulating profile , wherein the insulating profile comprises an insulating bar made of a polymer material and one or more first functional elements made as separate components , which are materially bonded to the insulating bar , wherein the insulating bar has at least one profile body extending in the longitudinal direction of the insulating profile , and at least one rim section formed onto the profile body.2. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the profile body has a region which extends in the longitudinal direction of the insulating profile and is of substantially planar configuration.3. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the profile body in a region in the longitudinal direction of the insulating profile has raised portions and recessed portions arranged following each other at predetermined distances.4. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the profile body has through openings at predetermined regular distances.5. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the at least one rim section is configured having a connecting element.6. The insulating profile in accordance claim 1 , wherein the first functional element or functional elements is/are materially bonded to the profile body and/or the rim sections of the insulating bar.7. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the first functional element or functional elements are materially bonded to the profile body and/or the rim section of the insulating bar claim 6 , wherein the material bond is produced by melting or superficially melting the profile body and/or the functional elements in a contact region in which the profile body and the functional elements are in physical contact.8. The insulating profile in accordance with claim 7 , wherein the melting or superficial ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AN INFRARED TREATMENT

A method for performing an infrared treatment includes the steps of receiving an extruded product and feeding the extruded product to an oven including at least one lamp unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product. The method further includes the step of creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product. Still further, the method includes the steps of directing a first gas flow at a surface of the product and directing a second gas flow at the glass. 1. A method for performing an infrared treatment in an infrared oven , the method comprising the steps of:receiving an extruded plastic or elastomeric product;feeding the extruded plastic or elastomeric product to an oven having at least one lamp unit, the at least one lamp unit including a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product;creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product;directing a first gas flow at a surface of the extruded product that cools the extruded product; andpreventing the glass from becoming an infrared source by directing a second gas flow at the glass between the glass and the extruded product.2. The method of claim 1 , further including the step of providing a plurality of lamp units each having four lamps claim 1 , wherein two of the lamps are disposed along a first axis and the other two lamps are disposed along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.3. The method of claim 2 , further including the step of providing ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MOLDED ARTICLE OF FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC

A lower mold and an upper mold are combined to form an enclosed space containing a production cavity and a sealed room. A base fiber material is placed in the production cavity. The production cavity has a first space and a second space. After a gas in the enclosed space has been discharged, a first predetermined amount of a liquid resin is supplied to the first space. After supply of the liquid resin is stopped (or while the liquid resin is continuously supplied), the upper mold is lowered relatively further toward the lower mold, whereby the volume of the production cavity becomes reduced. Preferably, a second predetermined amount of the liquid resin is supplied to the first space having a large volume, whereupon the supplied liquid resin flows from the first space into the second space having a small volume. 1. A molding method for impregnating a base fiber material placed in a production cavity defined between a lower mold and an upper mold , with a liquid resin supplied to the production cavity , in order to produce a molded article of a fiber-reinforced plastic ,wherein:a first sealing member and a second sealing member are disposed respectively on the lower mold and the upper mold, or both the first sealing member and the second sealing member are disposed on the lower mold or the upper mold; andat least one of the lower mold and the upper mold has an exhaust passage; andthe method comprises:a first step of, when the upper mold is moved relatively toward the lower mold, using the first sealing member to form an enclosed space containing the production cavity between the lower mold and the upper mold;a second step of, after formation of the enclosed space, discharging a gas in the enclosed space from the exhaust passage;a third step of, when the upper mold is moved relatively further toward the lower mold, using the second sealing member to divide the enclosed space into the production cavity and a sealed room, wherein the sealed room is formed between the ...

Artist Palette and Method of Making Same

An artist palette having a tray with an upper surface, a plurality of recessed wells positioned in the tray, an aperture in an edge of the upper surface of the tray providing a place for a painter to hold the tray, a drip ledge groove positioned on a periphery of the upper surface of the tray including a first upwardly extending edge useful for removing excess paint and water from a paintbrush, and wherein the drip ledge groove serves to hold paint or water that has been removed from the paintbrush. 1. An artist palette , comprising:a tray having an upper surface;a plurality of recessed wells positioned in the tray;an aperture in an edge of the upper surface of the tray providing a place for a painter to hold the tray;one or more slots positioned in the tray adapted to hold a paintbrush; anda drip ledge groove positioned on a periphery of upper surface of the tray including a first upwardly extending edge useful for removing excess paint and water from a paintbrush.2. The artist palette of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of recessed wells in the surface of the tray includes a plurality of water wells and a plurality of paint wells.3. The artist palette of claim 1 , wherein the one or more slots positioned in the upper surface of the tray each comprise a pair of intersecting slits.4. The artist palette of claim 1 , wherein the drip ledge groove comprises the upwardly extending edge that extends downwardly to form a first side of a groove and a second upwardly extending side located inwardly from the first inwardly extending groove claim 1 , where the second upwardly extending edge ends in an abrupt transition to a downwardly sloping section of the upper surface of the tray.5. The artist palette of claim 4 , wherein the drip ledge groove has a lower trough positioned between the first upwardly extending edge and the second upwardly extending edge.6. The art palette of claim 4 , wherein the drip ledge groove extends from a first downwardly sloping wall of the upper ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER TO COMPENSATE FOR RADIAL VELOCITY VARIATIONS

A three-dimensional object printer is configured to enable the density of material ejected by at least one printhead onto a rotating platen near its circumferential edge to be approximately the same as the density of the material ejected onto the rotating platen near the center of the platen. 1. A three-dimensional object printer comprising:a platen configured to rotate about a center;a radial arm that extends from a position proximate the center of the platen to a position proximate a circumferential edge of the platen;at least one printhead mounted to the radial arm, the at least one printhead being configured to eject material onto the platen as the platen rotates past the at least one printhead; and rotate the platen;', 'operate the at least one printhead to eject material onto the platen as the platen rotates past the at least one printhead; and', 'adjust at least one of an angular velocity of the platen, a velocity of the at least one printhead along the radial arm, and an angle between the at least one printhead and the radial arm to maintain a density of the material ejected onto a portion of the rotating platen nearer a center of the platen constant with a density of the material ejected onto a portion of the rotating platen nearer a circumferential edge of the platen., 'a controller operatively connected to the at least one printhead and the platen, the controller being configured to2. The printer of claim 1 , the controller being further configured to:move the at least one printhead along the radial arm between a position nearer the center of the platen and a position nearer the circumferential edge of the platen at a velocity that enables a product of a radial distance of the at least one printhead from the center of the platen and the angular velocity of the platen to remain constant as the at least one printhead moves between a position nearer the center of the rotating platen and a position nearer the circumferential edge of the rotating platen.3. The ...

PULTRUSION WITH EXTRUDED GASKET FOAM

The present teachings generally provide a system comprising a pultruded profile and a two-part system with a first component including one or more epoxy resins and a second component including one or more phosphate esters such that mixing the first component and second component forms an activatable material that activates at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. The activatable material is extruded onto the pultruded profile such that residual heat from pultrusion in the pultruded profile activates the activatable material. 1. A system comprising:(a) a pultruded profile; and (1) a first component including one or more epoxy resins;', '(2) a second component including one or more phosphate esters; and, '(b) a two-part system comprisingwherein, mixing the first component and second component forms an activatable material that activates at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the activatable material is extruded onto the pultruded profile such that residual heat from pultrusion in the pultruded profile activates the activatable material.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second component includes three of the one or more phosphate esters.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more phosphate esters includes a phosphate ester derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL).5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more phosphate esters includes a phosphate ester derived from 2-ethylhexyl glycidyl ether.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first component includes one or more first component additives.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the one or more first component additives includes calcium carbonate claim 6 , minerals claim 6 , reinforcing fiber claim 6 , hydrophobic silica claim 6 , or any combination thereof.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the calcium carbonate is present in an amount from about 15% to about 25% by weight.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the calcium carbonate includes an ultrafine ...

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.

Branched Spike Bird Deterrent

A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s). 1. A method of manufacturing a bird deterrent , comprising:molding each of an elongated base and a plurality of spikes, wherein the spikes extend from the base, and the base includes at least one breakpoint positioned between a first segment and a second segment;molding the base and the spikes such that at least first, second, and third spikes extend from the base on the first segment, wherein the first spike extends orthogonally with respect to a bottom of the base, the second spike extends laterally outwardly, in an off-vertical manner, to a first side of the base, and the third spike extends laterally outwardly, in an off-vertical manner, to an opposite side of the base.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second segment includes at least fourth claim 1 , fifth claim 1 , and sixth spikes oriented substantially in the same directions as the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third spikes claim 1 , respectively.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first segment additionally includes another spike that is oriented orthogonally with respect to the bottom of the base.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first segment additionally includes a fourth spike claim 1 , which extends laterally outwardly claim 1 , in an off-vertical manner to the first side of the base.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fourth spike is angled differently from the base than the second spike.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first segment additionally includes a fifth spike that extends laterally outwardly claim 4 , in an off-vertical manner to the opposite side of the base7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fifth spike is angled differently ...

Mechanical Support Tooling and/or Mandrel for Composite Part Curing

Example mechanical supports or mandrels are described for composite part curing. In one example, a mandrel includes a housing, and components within the housing and positioned to create a central opening. An expander is also positioned in the central opening, and the expander has a width that increases along a length of the expander. A narrow end of the expander is positioned in the central opening. An actuator is provided to move the expander into the central opening causing the components to expand the housing, and to retract the expander from the central opening causing the components to collapse the housing.

Imprint apparatus, and method of manufacturing article

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of forming a pattern on a substrate by using a mold, the apparatus comprising a heating unit configured to heat a region to be imprinted on the substrate, thereby deforming the region, and a processing unit configured to determine, as a region to be imprinted first, one region out of a first region and second region to be imprinted, and determine the other region as a region to be imprinted subsequently, wherein an influence on the other region in a case where the heating unit deforms the one region is smaller than an influence on the one region in a case where the heating unit deforms the other region.

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR FORMING PARTICLES

An apparatus and process for forming particles. 1. An apparatus for forming particles , said apparatus comprising:a feed pipe;a gas feed line mounted in fluid communication with said feed pipe;a mill downstream of said gas feed line and in line with said feed pipe;a distributor downstream of said mill and in fluid communication with said feed pipe,wherein said distributor comprises a plurality of apertures; anda conveyor beneath said cylinder and movable in translation relative to said distributor.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said distributor comprises:a stator in fluid communication with said feed pipe;a cylinder rotationally mounted about said stator and rotatable about a longitudinal axis of said cylinder, wherein said cylinder has a periphery and said cylinder comprises said plurality of apertures disposed about said periphery, wherein said apertures are intermittently in fluid communication with said stator as said cylinder rotates about said stator.3. An apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said apparatus comprises a feed pump in line with said feed pipe claim 2 , wherein said gas feed line and said mill are positioned in line between said feed pump and said stator.4. An apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said gas feed line comprises a flow regulator.5. An apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said mill is an in-line rotor-stator mill.6. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said apparatus comprises a batch mixer upstream of said feed pipe.7. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said mill is an in-line rotor-stator mill. Apparatus and process for forming particles.There are a variety of approaches for forming particles from flowable masses. Often the flowable mass is a melt. Melts are commonly prepared by providing one or more raw materials in a molten form into a batch mixer. The mixer is sized and dimensioned to provide for a desired residence time for the raw material or materials in the mixer to sufficiently mix ...

SELF-CONFINING CERAMIC ARTICLES USING ADVANCED MATERIAL REINFORCEMENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A self-confining structural article includes a ceramic matrix with a reinforcement member disposed within the ceramic matrix. The reinforcement member is continuous, and has a mesh with holes not exceeding 4 mm in size. 1. A self-confining structural article comprising:a ceramic matrix having an outer surface; andat least one continuous reinforcement member having a fabric mesh with holes that are less than or equal to 4 mm, disposed within and adjacent to the outer surface of the ceramic matrix.2. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is a cambered tubular shape with a ratio of a center cross sectional area to an end cross sectional area between 0.1 and 1.0.3. The self-confining structural article of claim 2 , further comprising a reinforcement member having more than one concentric shape.4. The self-confining structural article of claim 3 , further comprising at least one fastener connecting the reinforcement members.5. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is a curved sheet.6. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is braided claim 1 , kitted or woven.7. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member contains two types of fibers.8. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement member having at least one interlocking reinforcement.9. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is non-corroding.10. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible reinforcement member having at least one coating.11. The self-confining structural article of claim 1 , further comprising a frame surrounding the reinforcement member claim 1 , having a periphery with opposed and spaced apart sides claim 1 , having reinforcement members connected in at least two places forming a pre-form.12. The self- ...

Quenched Granular Absorbent and System and Method for Making Quenched Granular Absorbent

A system and method of extruding self-clumping granular absorbent having cold water soluble amylopectin starch binder formed from starch-containing admixture sufficient for extruded sorbent pellets to produce flowable binder flowing between pellets clumping them together producing clumps of pellets that become hard when substantially dry that have a crush strength of at least 25 PSI and clump retention of at least 80% and preferably at least 90%. As a result, dried pellet clumps are easy to pick up leaving behind unspent pellets for continued sorbent use. A pellet quenching apparatus and method rapidly cools and dries pellets before leaving the extruder preventing loss of cold water soluble starch and binder, preventing pellet shrinkage, and preventing pellet densification. An air conveyor transporting quenched pellets removed from the extruder further cools and dries the pellets producing pellets ready for sorbent use. 1. A method of making granular extrudate comprising the following steps:(a) providing an extruder having an extruder die, a starch-containing admixture for being extruded from the extruder by being discharged from the extruder die as granular extrudate, an extrudate discharge chamber in communication with the extruder die that receives the granular extrudate discharged from the extruder die, and an elongate discharge conduit in gas flow communication with the extrudate discharge chamber for transporting the granular extrudate away from the extruder and the extrudate discharge chamber;(b) extruding the starch-containing admixture from the extruder by gelatinizing the starch-containing admixture and extruding the gelatinized starch-containing admixture by discharging the gelatinized starch-containing admixture from the extruder die into the extrudate discharge chamber; and(c) transporting the granular extrudate from the extrudate discharge chamber into the discharge conduit by a gas flowing through (i) the extrudate discharge chamber and (ii) the ...

Method and device for high-temperature welding of a stiffener on a composite panel having a thermoplastic matrix

A device for welding the bottom flange of a stiffener on the side of a skin. The stiffener and the skin are made of a composite comprising a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The device comprises a punch, an anvil and a press to make a clamping between the punch and the anvil. The punch comprises a part forming a pressure table with a cross-section width less than or equal to the width of the stiffener bottom flange and a heating element with width less than the width of the pressure table. The anvil comprises a cooling component and has a cross-section width smaller than the width of the skin. A method for implementing the device.

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED BODY ASSEMBLY

An apparatus for manufacturing a molded body assembly includes: a to-be-molded body holder configured to hold a to-be-molded body placed thereon; a raw material roll placement portion in which a mold raw material roll is placed; a mold holder configured to hold a leading edge portion of an uncut mold extending from the mold raw material roll, and to move relative to the to-be-molded body holder; a transfer unit configured to transfer a fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold to the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder, a cutting unit; and a controller configured to control the to-be-molded body holder, the mold holder, the transfer unit, and the cutting unit configured to cut the uncut mold at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction thereof, thereby manufacturing a mold body assembly. 1a to-be-molded body holder configured to hold a to-be-molded body placed thereon;a raw material roll placement portion in which a mold raw material roll is placed;a mold holder configured to hold a leading edge portion of an uncut mold extending from the mold raw material roll, and to move relative to the to-be-molded body holder;a transfer unit configured to transfer a fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold to the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder;a cutting unit configured to cut the uncut mold at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction thereof; and in a state in which the to-be-molded body is placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder, in which the mold raw material roll is placed in the raw material roll placement portion, and in which the mold holder holds the leading edge portion of the uncut mold,', 'move the mold holder so that the fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold faces the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder and pull out the uncut mold from the mold raw material roll placed in the raw material roll placement portion,', 'cause the ...

Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Component and Method for Producing Same

A fiber-reinforced plastic component includes a three-dimensional component plastic member and at least one reinforcement fiber rod. The three-dimensional component plastic member determines at least parts of a shape of the plastic component. The three-dimensional component plastic member has at least one void which is open to at least one side and in which the at least one reinforcement fiber rod is placed. 1. A fiber-reinforced plastic component comprising:a three-dimensional component plastic member which determines at least parts of a shape of the plastic component; and 'the three-dimensional component plastic member has at least one void which is open to at least one side and in which the at least one reinforcement fiber rod is placed.', 'at least one reinforcement fiber rod, wherein'}2. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the component plastic member is produced in a generative or additive manufacturing method.3. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one void is configured by a tub-shaped or groove-shaped depression.4. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least one reinforcement fiber rod fills the at least one void.5. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said fiber-reinforced plastic component in addition to the component plastic member has at least one mating member which is configured for closing the open side of the at least one void.6. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the at least one mating member claim 5 , at least in portions in the region of the at least one void claim 5 , has a shape that is complementary to the component plastic member.7. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the reinforcement fiber rod is pressed into the at least one void via the mating member.8. The fiber-reinforced plastic component as claimed in claim 7 , ...

HYBRID DENTAL TOOL WITH DETACHABLE PICKS

A hybrid dental tool is disclosed herein. The hybrid dental tool includes a flosser having a flossing head. The flossing head can include a filament stretching between the first arm and a second arm. The flossing head can include a pick receptacle. The hybrid dental tool can further include a pick that has a first end and a second end. The pick can be sized and shaped to fit within the pick receptacle such that the first and second ends are protected. The pick can releasably connect with the flossing head to allow the separation of the pick from the flossing head. 1. A hybrid dental device comprising: a first arm extending in a first direction;', 'a second arm extending in the first direction;', 'a third arm extending in the first direction;', 'a first filament extending from the first arm to the second arm; and', 'a second filament extending form the second arm to the third arm, wherein the first and second filament are separately connected to the second arm., 'a flossing head comprising2. The hybrid dental device of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third arms extend in the first direction in that a directional component of each of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third arms extends in the same direction.3. The hybrid dental device of claim 3 , wherein the first filament comprises a first lubricious fiber claim 3 , and wherein the second filament comprises a second lubricious fiber.4. The hybrid dental device of claim 3 , wherein the first lubricious fiber and the second lubricious fiber are the same material.5. The hybrid dental device of claim 3 , wherein the first lubricious fiber and the second lubricious fiber are different materials.6. The hybrid dental device of claim 5 , wherein the flossing head further comprises a link arm extending from the first arm to the second arm and extending from the second arm to the third arm.7. The hybrid device of claim 6 , wherein a first distance from a first point of extension of the first ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRUSION OF THERMOPLASTIC HANDRAIL

A method of and apparatus for extruding an article of uniform cross-section, the article including a thermoplastic material and at least one cable for inhibiting stretch of the article. The cable is supplied to a respective tube and is conveyed between upstream and downstream ends. The thermoplastic material may be supplied to the downstream end of the tube. The thermoplastic material is brought together with the cable to embed the cable within the thermoplastic material, thereby forming a composite extrudate. The tube is configured to at least hinder movement of loose windings of the cable from the downstream end towards the upstream end, which may prevent or at least reduce incidence of “birdcaging”. 1. A method of extruding an article of uniform cross-section , the article comprising a thermoplastic material and at least one cable for inhibiting stretch of the article , the method comprising:supplying the at least one cable to a respective at least one tube, the tube having upstream and downstream ends, a length extending between the upstream and downstream ends, and an inner dimension;conveying the cable through the tube between the upstream and downstream ends;supplying the thermoplastic material to the downstream end of the tube;bringing the thermoplastic material together with the cable to embed the cable within the thermoplastic material, thereby forming a composite extrudate; andpermitting the composite extrudate to cool and solidify,wherein at least one of the length and the inner dimension of the tube is selected to at least hinder movement of loose windings of the cable from the downstream end towards the upstream end of the tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step of conveying claim 1 , the cable is guided through the tube having the length that is between 200 to 300 times a diameter of the cable.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the step of conveying claim 2 , the at least one cable is guided through the tube having ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PROFILE PARTS

A method for connecting plastic profile parts () brings into contact at least one profile part () and a heating surface () of a heating, element () so that the profile part () begins to melt in its welding area before it is joined together with the other profile part (). A delimiting element () regulates the flow and deformation of the melt material. The delimiting element () has at least one contact element () and a molded part (), which are movable both in relation to one another and in relation to the profile part (). During the melting of the at least one profile part (), the contact element () is moved—together with the molded part ()—relative to the at least one profile part () and relative to the heating element () out of, a resting position in the direction of a working position, whereby at least the molded part () is kept in contact with the heating surface () and the contact element element () is, kept in contact with a profile surface (). When a changeover is made from melting to compressing, the relatively movable contact element () is moved together with the molded part () in the direction of its working position so that the delimiting element () projects beyond a free front edge () of the at least one profile part () and creates a holding plane (). 12. A method for connecting plastic profile parts () , comprising:{'b': 2', '34', '36', '2', '2, 'bringing into contact at least one profile part () and a heating surface () of a heating element () other in a joining direction in order to start to melt the at least one profile part () in its welding area before it is joined to the other profile part (),'}{'b': 2', '36', '7', '7', '21', '22', '2', '22', '34', '36', '21', '9', '2, 'moving, from a resting position to a working position relative to the at least one profile part () and relative to the heating element (), a delimiting element (), said delimiting element () comprising at least one contact element () and a molded part (), both of which are movable ...

System and method for producing composite component

A system and method for producing a composite component, especially for continuous production of such composite components, includes a feeding device for feeding one or more layers of reinforcing material from a material supply along a process path, a resin application device for applying a resin matrix to the reinforcing material fed along the process path, and a forming device configured to shape or mould a profile of the reinforcing material and the resin matrix applied thereto to form a composite component as the reinforcing material is fed or conveyed along the process path.

ROOF DITCH MOLDING ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS WITH HEATED AIR ASSIST

A method and assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article including a pair of first and second spaced apart fixtures adapted to supporting extending ends of an elongated article. The fixtures each exhibit a contoured upper surface upon which the elongated article is adapted to being supported in adhering fashion. A heated airflow is delivered in communication with at least one surface of the article and, upon cooling, the article exhibits an extending profile matching the contoured upper surface. A pre-heat station pre-softens at least an extending subset portion of the article prior to transfer to the fixture. Pluralities of gripping fingers communicate with an underside of the contoured upper surface and are adapted to engage at least underside accessible cross sectional profile locations of the article. 1. An assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article , comprising:a fixture exhibiting a contoured upper surface;the elongated article adapted to being supported upon said fixture and in adhering fashion to said contoured upper surface; anda heated airflow delivered in communication with at least one surface of the article for softening a given portion thereof;upon subsequent cooling, the article exhibiting an extending profile matching said contoured upper surface.2. The assembly as described in claim 1 , said fixture further comprising a first and second spaced apart fixtures adapted to supporting extending ends of an elongated article.3. The assembly as described in claim 1 , further comprising a pre-heat station for pre-softening at least an extending subset portion of the article prior to transfer to said fixture.4. The assembly as described in claim 1 , further comprising pluralities of gripping fingers in communication with an underside of said contoured upper surface and which are adapted to engage at least underside accessible cross sectional profile locations of the article.5. The assembly as described in claim 1 , further comprising ...

Resin Infusion of Composite Parts Using a Perforated Caul Sheet

Resin infused composite parts are fabricated using a caul sheet having perforations therein for optimizing the flow of resin through the parts and allowing a simplified tooling and consumable arrangement for complex parts while achieving a smooth, aerodynamic caul-side or bag-side finish. 1. An apparatus for fabricating resin infused composite parts , comprising:a caul sheet having perforations therein for controlling the flow of resin through a component during resin infusion.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the perforations have a tapered cross section.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the perforations are non-uniformly located over the area of the caul sheet.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the caul sheet is generally rigid.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the density of the perforations is greater in some areas of the caul sheet than in other areas of the caul sheet.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the size of some of the perforations is greater than other of the perforations.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:resin distribution media covering the caul sheet for distributing resin over the caul sheet.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a peel ply between the component and the caul sheet.920-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for fabricating resin infused composite parts claim 1 , comprising:a tool adapted to have a component placed thereon;a generally rigid caul sheet covering the component, the caul sheet having perforations therein based on a desired distribution of resin flow through the caul sheet and into the component;a peel ply between the component and the caul sheet;resin distribution media covering the caul sheet;a vacuum bag sealed to the tool and covering the combination of the component, the peel ply, the caul sheet and the resin distribution media;a source of resin;a resin inlet passing through the bag and generally centrally located over the caul sheet for supplying resin from the resin supply; anda ...

Method for manufacturing a t-shaped composite part by resin-transfer molding

A method for manufacturing a T-shaped composite part by resin transfer molding, includes the following steps: making a preform with a planar stack of plies and with two L-shaped stacks of plies; placing the preform so that the L-shaped stacks meet between two cores of a resin transfer molding tool; inserting and removing fibers through the planar stack in a direction perpendicular or quasi-perpendicular to the planar stack and so that loops are formed inside a portion of the L-shaped stacks which are substantially perpendicular to the planar stack; closing the resin transfer molding tool; injecting a resin into the resin transfer molding tool; and heating the resin transfer molding tool to cure the resin.

Vermiculite Alternative For Packaging Material

An apparatus and a method are provided for a latex-based packaging material configured to provide a dust-free alternative to vermiculite packaging materials. The latex-based packaging material comprises a portion of a latex-based waste formulated into a recycled latex emulsion, and a portion of particulate material into which the recycled latex emulsion is mixed so as to form a latex-based pulp. In some embodiments, additional components, such as any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, or hardeners, may be included in the latex-base pulp. The latex-based pulp is dispensed and dried so as to form the latex-based packaging material in a variety of desired shapes. Drying may be accomplished by way of unaided atmospheric evaporation, or by way of various conventional drying methods. In some embodiments, the desired shape of the packaging material comprises latex-based packaging peanuts suitable for separating and cushioning forces between containers during transportation in a larger container. 1. A latex-based packaging material , comprising:a portion of a latex-based waste formulated into a recycled latex emulsion; anda portion of particulate material into which the recycled latex emulsion is mixed, thereby forming a pulp which may be dispensed and dried so as to form the latex-based packaging material in a desired shape.2. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the pulp further comprises portions of additional components claim 1 , such as any of various plasticizers claim 1 , coloring agents claim 1 , or hardeners.3. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the desired shape comprises latex-based packaging peanuts suitable for separating and cushioning forces between containers during transportation in a larger container.4. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the latex-based waste is recycled liquid latex paint.5. The packaging material of claim 4 , wherein the latex-based waste comprises recycled semi-liquid latex paint and coatings.6. The ...

Air-flow channel for a ventilation device of a motor vehicle, and a method for producing same

The invention relates to an air-flow channel ( 1 ) for a ventilation device of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, a sealing element ( 7 ) is arranged in a bonded manner on at least one pipe opening ( 6 ) of the air-flow channel ( 1 ), in the region of an opening edge ( 2 ), said sealing element ( 7 ) being able to be arranged in the region of the opening edge ( 2 ) of the pipe opening ( 6 ), or applied onto said air-flow channel ( 1 ), by means of a fusing process or a thermal welding method such that the melted material of the sealing element ( 7 ) becomes joined to the heated material of the air-flow channel ( 1 ). The invention additionally relates to a method for producing an air-flow channel ( 1 ) for a ventilation device of a motor vehicle.

Encapsulated glass frame assemblies and associated methods for forming same

An encapsulated glass assembly includes a plastic frame having at least three sides and corners, with the frame having a channel extending within its outer frame surface that includes a lower wall portion connected to a side wall portion. The outer frame surface further includes at least one upper wall portion extending from the side wall portion and extending along at least one side of the frame, each one of the at least one upper wall portions further defining a portion of the channel as a C-shaped channel. A glass panel coupled to the frame is retained within the C-shaped channel along at least one side of the frame such that the edge of the panel is adjacent to the side wall portion. An encapsulant having a Shore hardness less than the frame is bonded onto the panel and onto the frame to secure the panel to the frame.

CRASH-RESISTANT STRUCTURAL PART FOR AUTOMOBILE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A method of manufacturing a crash-resistant structural part for an automobile, the crash-resistant structural part including a beam element for receiving an impact force during a crash of the automobile is provided. The method comprises a step of arranging at least one layer of fibers having a length of 100 mm or more, and a step of mixing components required to form a thermoplastic polymer resin, the components including a reactive monomer, thereby forming a liquid precursor mixture of the thermoplastic polymer resin. At least one layer of fibers is impregnated with the liquid precursor mixture, and the beam element is formed by an in-situ polymerization reaction of the liquid precursor mixture having impregnated the at least one layer of fibers. 1. A method of manufacturing a crash-resistant structural part for an automobile , the crash-resistant structural part including a beam element for receiving an impact force during a crash of the automobile , the method comprising:arranging at least one layer of fibers having a length of 100 mm or more;mixing components required to form a thermoplastic polymer resin, the components including a reactive monomer, thereby forming a liquid precursor mixture of the thermoplastic polymer resin;impregnating the at least one layer of fibers with the liquid precursor mixture; andforming the beam element by an in-situ polymerization reaction of the liquid precursor mixture having impregnated the at least one layer of fibers.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of pre-heating the at least one layer of fibers before the step of impregnating the at least one layer of fibers with the liquid precursor mixture.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of impregnating the at least one layer of fibers and the step of forming the beam element are performed in a continuous pultrusion process.4. The method according to claim 1 , the reactive monomer being a cyclic monomer claim 1 , wherein the in-situ ...

METHOD TO DIRECT COMPOUND EXTRUDED STRUCTURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IRRADIATION CROSSLINKED POLYPROPYLENE FOAM

Described herein are methods and processes of manufacturing irradiation crosslinked polypropylene foam. In some embodiments, this includes extrusion of all material components, including a liquid crosslinking agent, to manufacture extruded structures for production of irradiation crosslinked polypropylene foam. 1. A method of manufacturing an extruded structure , comprising:introducing resin into a feeder of an extruder;injecting a liquid crosslinking agent into the extruder using an injector at a location downstream of the feeder within 4 to 8 screw diameters of an axial length of the extruder;introducing a chemical blowing agent into the extruder at a location downstream of the location where the liquid crosslinking agent is injected into the extruder; andextruding a structure from the extruder.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising irradiating the extruded structure to produce a crosslinked extruded structure.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising foaming the crosslinked extruded structure to produce a foam structure.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the foaming includes pre-heating the crosslinked extruded structure.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the foaming includes using a salt bath as a heat source to activate the chemical blowing agent in the crosslinked extruded structure.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the foaming includes using at least one of a radiant heater claim 3 , a hot air oven claim 3 , or microwave energy as a heat source to activate the chemical blowing agent in the crosslinked extruded structure.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chemical blowing agent is introduced into the extruder through a side stuffer downstream of a location where the liquid crosslinking agent is injected into the extruder.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resin introduced into the feeder has a non-powder form.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the resin is formed as pellets claim 8 , granules claim 8 , chips claim 8 , flakes claim 8 , beads ...

High speed and no excess weld flash vinyl welder

An apparatus for manufacturing rectangular frames of plastic material includes an apparatus frame and welding heads. A material clamp cooperates with an associated frame member to hold the associated frame member in a desired location during a frame assembly operation. A heat plate is movably attached to each welding head. The heat plate can be selectively positioned to an operating position. The material clamp positions the associated frame member in close proximity to the heat plate to heat a set of ends of the associated frame member utilizing only radiation and convection of heat developed by the heat plate. The plurality of welding heads exert pressure on adjoining associated frame members after the heat plate is removed from the operating position in order to weld the adjoining associated frame members together to form a rectangular frame.

Methods of producing three-dimensional objects from materials having multiple mechanisms of hardening

A method of forming a three-dimensional object is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and an optically transparent member having a build surface, the carrier and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid including a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from the first component; (c) irradiating the build region with light through the optically transparent member to form a solid polymer scaffold from the first component and also advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object, and containing the second solidifiable component carried in the scaffold in unsolidified and/or uncured form; and (d) concurrently with or subsequent to the irradiating step, solidifying and/or curing the second solidifiable component in the three-dimensional intermediate to form the three-dimensional object.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRUCTURAL BEAM, STRUCTURAL BEAM, AND BUILDING COMPRISING SUCH A BEAM.

A method of manufacturing a structural beam comprising an elongate base part comprising a polymer. The base part has a length, a width and a height. The beam also comprises an elongate reinforcement part comprising a strip comprising a unidirectional polymer, bonded to the base part at an outer surface of the base part and extending in the length direction along the length of the base part. The strip has a higher Young's modulus than the base part. The method also relates to a beam and to a building comprising such a beam. 1. A method of manufacturing a structural beam comprisingan elongate base part comprising a polymer, the base part having a length, defining a length direction of the beam, and having a width and a height, andan elongate reinforcement part comprising a strip comprising a polymer and unidirectional fibers, bonded to the base part at an outer surface of the base part and extending in the length direction along the length of the base part,the strip of the elongate reinforcement part having a higher Young's modulus than the base part, feeding a composition comprising the polymer for forming the elongate base part, via an extruder, to an extrusion die,', 'feeding the elongate reinforcement part comprising the strip to the extrusion die,', 'forming the beam by extrusion, while bonding the elongate reinforcement part to the base part by joining the elongate reinforcement part and the composition within the extrusion die., 'the method comprising'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprisingbonding a further elongate reinforcement part comprising a further strip comprising a polymer and unidirectional fibers to the base part at a further outer surface of the base part opposite the outer surface and extending in the length direction along the length of the base part.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the elongate reinforcement part of the beam to be formed comprises multiple strips comprising a polymer and unidirectional fibers bonded ...

HYBRID COWL CROSS BAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a hybrid cowl cross bar manufactured through an improved method of performing an insert injection molding without applying hydraulic pressure to the inside of a metal pipe during injection molding in order to simplify a manufacturing process of a hybrid cowl cross bar and to secure rigidity of the cowl cross bar. According to an aspect of the present invention, a reinforcing material is inserted into a metal pipe that is a material of a cowl cross bar. The metal pipe may be made of a material such as aluminum, magnesium, or steel, like a conventional cowl cross bar. The reinforcing material may be manufactured by extruding a synthetic resin or a composite material (for example, PP+GF50%). A rib may be formed inside the reinforcing material to increase a capability to resist injection pressure when the metal pipe is insert-injected and to secure rigidity. 1. A hybrid cowl cross bar comprising:a metal pipe; anda reinforcing material inserted into the metal pipe.2. The hybrid cowl cross bar of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing material is made of at least one material selected from a synthetic resin and a composite material.3. The hybrid cowl cross bar of claim 2 , wherein the composite material is PP+GF5O%.4. A hybrid cowl cross bar comprising:a metal pipe; anda reinforcing material inserted into the metal pipe,wherein a rib is provided inside the reinforcing material to increase a capacity to resist injection pressure when the metal pipe is insert-injected and to secure rigidity.5. The hybrid cowl cross bar of claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing material is made of at least one material selected from a synthetic resin and a composite material.6. The hybrid cowl cross bar of claim 5 , wherein the composite material is PP+GF50%.7. The hybrid cowl cross bar of claim 4 , wherein the rib is shaped like a cross.8. A method of manufacturing a hybrid cowl cross bar claim 4 , the method comprising:providing a metal pipe and a reinforcing ...

Polyurethane resins having multiple mechanisms of hardening for use in producing three-dimensional objects

A polymerizable liquid, or resin, useful for the production by additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object of polyurethane, polyurea, or a copolymer thereof, is described. The resin includes at least one of (i) a blocked or reactive blocked prepolymer, (ii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate, or (iii) a blocked or reactive blocked diisocyanate chain extender.

Guide Rail, Device And Method For The Injection Moulding Of This Rail

The present invention relates to a guide rail, a device and a method for the manufacture thereof. 1. Guide rail wherein the guide rail is made from an injected plastic material , wherein the guide rail comprises at least one portion having a shape of a tubular profile , which has a recess over the entire length of the tubular profile and which is provided over at least one portion of the length of the tubular profile with a longitudinal slot and wherein the tubular profile is curved in a shape of an arc of a circle , the arc of a circle being inscribed in a plane , so that an outer surface of said tubular profile has a concave longitudinal zone , an opposite convex longitudinal zone and two opposite lateral longitudinal zones , with each lateral longitudinal zone extending from the concave longitudinal zone to the opposite convex longitudinal zone , and wherein the longitudinal slot extends along one of the two opposite lateral longitudinal zones or along the concave longitudinal zone.2. Guide rail according to claim 1 , wherein the recess has a shape of a portion of a torus with a circular cross-section.3. Guide rail according to claim 1 , wherein the curved tubular profile has a radius of curvature comprised between 300 mm and infinity.4. Guide rail according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular profile comprises at least one longitudinal wing extending from the outer surface of the tubular profile to form a single piece with the tubular profile.5. Guide rail according to claim 1 , wherein the guide rail is made from at least one composite material or not composite material.6. Guide rail according to claim 5 , wherein the guide rail is made from a material chosen from polypropylene claim 5 , polyoxymethylene claim 5 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 5 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/polycarbonate claim 5 , poly methyl methacrylate claim 5 , acrylonitrile styrene acrylate claim 5 , or styrene acrylonitrile.7. Guide rail according to claim 1 , wherein the guide ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MORE EFFICIENT SIZING OF A COMPLEX EXTRUDED PLASTIC PROFILE

Plastic profile extrusion system includes an extrusion die that pre-forms a hot, unfrozen plastic profile shape. Cooled calibration device receives the hot plastic in a longitudinal cavity through the calibration device to conductively cool the plastic as it holds the plastic profile to size and dimensions. For plastic parts with channels, inside corners, or other difficult to cool sections, the calibration device would require a metal ridge to hold the shape of that channel or corner as the heat is conducted from the hot plastic through the metal ridge into the body of the calibration device. This invention replaces metal ridges that hold the shape of the plastic profile during cooling in at least part of the calibration device with fluid cooling passages that communicates with the moving portion of the plastic profile and cooling medium to fill the flow passages to extract heat from the plastic material. 1. A calibration device comprising:a calibration body having a longitudinal cavity that is shaped to receive, maintain the shape of, and to conductively cool an unfrozen plastic profile that passes through the longitudinal cavity;a fluid cooling passage formed in the calibration body and having a portion that communicates with the longitudinal cavity, exposing a surface of the unfrozen plastic profile with cooling fluid to freeze the surface of the profile; andan input fluid cooling port that receives the cooling fluid that passes through the fluid cooling passage,wherein the at least partially frozen plastic profile exits the longitudinal cavity being drawn by a haul off system.2. A plastic extrusion system comprising:an extrusion die that extrudes unfrozen plastic as an unfrozen plastic profile;a source of pressurized cooling fluid; a calibration body having a longitudinal cavity that is shaped to receive, maintain the shape of, and to conductively cool an unfrozen plastic profile that passes through the longitudinal cavity,', 'a fluid cooling passage formed in ...

Ceramic material for decoration and process for its preparation

The present invention relates to a granular material for decorative use, in particular for use in digital control decoration, and to a process for the preparation thereof, characterized by a calcinating step at high temperatures.

PROCESS FOR THE REALIZATION OF A WINDOW/DOOR FRAMEWORK FOR WALLS OF BUILDINGS

The process for the realization of a window/door framework () for walls of building comprises a molding step of a perimeter frame () by means of a three-dimensional molding device (), wherein the perimeter frame () comprises a plurality of perimeter sides made in a single monolithic body. 11256792. Process for the realization of a window/door framework () for building walls , wherein said process comprises at least one molding step of a perimeter frame () by means of at least one three-dimensional molding device ( , , , ) , said perimeter frame () comprising a plurality of perimeter sides made in a single monolithic body.25679. Process according to claim 1 , wherein said three-dimensional molding device ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) comprises at least one three-dimensional molding unit having deposition means of at least one of a liquid photopolymer material and a metal-based pulverulent material and solidification means of said materials.3. Process according to claim 2 , wherein said liquid photopolymer material is selected from resin and rubber.4. Process according to claim 2 , wherein said solidification means comprise at least one of a light emission unit suitable for the solidification of said liquid photopolymer material and a sintering unit of said metal-based pulverulent material.5. Process according to claim 4 , wherein said three-dimensional molding step comprises:{'b': '4', 'at least one deposition step of at least one of said liquid photopolymer material and said metal-based pulverulent material on at least one deposition plane () by means of said deposition means; and'}{'b': '2', 'at least one solidification step of at least one of said liquid photopolymer material and said metal-based material by means of said light emission unit and said sintering unit respectively, to obtain at least one layer of said perimeter frame (), said solidification step being subsequent to said deposition step;'}{'b': '4', 'at least one step of substantially vertical ...

Forming a Profiled Prepreg Component

A shaping device for producing a profiled component includes a lay-on unit, a press-on unit and a pressure application unit. The lay-on unit has a support surface for laying on a semi-finished product to be shaped. The press-on unit presses a semi-finished product to be shaped onto the support surface. The pressure application unit has, at least on the side that faces the semi-finished product, a bendable shell for lying on the semi-finished product in an unshaped first state and for lying thereon in a shaped second state, as well as a pressure-transmitting and deformable filling. The pressure application unit can be arranged between the press-on unit and a semi-finished product to be shaped. The press-on unit has a bendable surface lying on the pressure application unit, which bendable surface transmits the force for the shaping onto the pressure application unit. The semi-finished product to be shaped may be a fibre-reinforced composite material. 115-. (canceled)16. A shaping device for producing a profiled component , the shaping device comprising:a lay-on unit;a press-on unit; anda pressure application unit;wherein the lay-on unit includes a support surface arranged for laying on a semi-finished product to be shaped,wherein the press-on unit is provided for pressing a semi-finished product to be shaped onto the support surface,wherein the pressure application unit has, at least on a side facing the semi-finished product, a bendable shell that lies against the semi-finished product in an unshaped first state and that lies on in a shaped second state, and the pressure application unit has a pressure-transmitting and deformable filling,wherein the pressure application unit is arranged between the press-on unit and a semi-finished product to be shaped, andwherein the press-on unit has a bendable surface lying on the pressure application unit, wherein the bendable surface transmits a force for shaping onto the pressure application unit.17. The device of claim 16 , ...

LABORATORY EXTRUDER

The invention relates to an extruder () for processing relatively small quantities of pharmaceutical and/or biomedical materials, which extruder () comprises an extruder frame (), a barrel (), a pair of extruder screws (), and a drive for rotating the extruder screws (), wherein the barrel () is formed by a pair of separable housing blocks that are positioned in a closed position against each other during processing, each housing block having a barrel liner (), wherein in the closed position of the pair of separable housing blocks the barrel liners define an interior volume, a feed opening (), a discharge opening () and an opening () for receiving the pair of extruder screws () in the interior volume. 1. An extruder for processing relatively small quantities of material , preferably pharmaceutical and/or biomedical materials , which extruder comprises an extruder frame , a barrel , at least one extruder screw , and a drive for rotating the at least one extruder screw , wherein the barrel is formed by a pair of separable housing blocks that are positioned in a closed position against each other during processing , wherein in the closed position the pair of separable housing blocks define an interior volume , a feed opening , a discharge opening and an opening for receiving the at least one extruder screw in the interior volume , characterized in that each housing block comprises a barrel base and a barrel liner , wherein the barrel base is connected to the extruder frame , to which barrel base the barrel liner is detachably mountable , and wherein at least a part of one outer wall of the barrel liner at least partly covers an outer wall of the barrel base as the barrel liner is mounted to the barrel base.2. Extruder according to claim 1 , wherein the barrel liner is U-shaped comprising two spaced apart legs that are connected to each other by a bridge part claim 1 , wherein the legs of the U-shaped barrel liner are formed by two outer walls between which the barrel ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PERMANENT MAGNET

A method for manufacturing a permanent magnet includes preparing a plurality of permanent magnet blocks having the same size, spacing and arranging the plurality of permanent magnet blocks in a lower mold Having an opened upper side, pressing a side of the lower mold while circulating adhesive in the lower mold and integrating the plurality of permanent magnet blocks such that the adhesive is evenly applied to surface of each of the permanent magnet blocks, thereby forming a permanent magnet assembly and hardening the adhesive by heating the permanent magnet assembly. 1. A method for manufacturing a permanent magnet , comprising:preparing a plurality of permanent magnet blocks having the same size;spacing and arranging the plurality of permanent magnet blocks in a lower mold which has an opened upper side;pressing a side of the lower mold while circulating adhesive in the lower mold and integrating the plurality of permanent magnet blocks such that the adhesive is evenly applied to a surface of each of the plurality of permanent magnet blocks, thereby forming a permanent magnet assembly; andhardening the adhesive by heating the permanent magnet assembly.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of pressing the side of the lower mold comprises:arranging a leveling plate on the opening upper side of the lower mold; andpressing the leveling plate using an upper mold to level the plurality of permanent magnet blocks,3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the lower mold has an adhesive collection hole formed on a bottom side of the lower mold and the upper mold has a plurality of adhesive spray holes formed on a bottom side of the upper mold thereof claim 2 , such that the adhesive accommodated in the upper mold is sprayed through the adhesive spray holes claim 2 , andwherein in the step of pressing the side of the lower mold, the plurality of permanent magnet blocks are integrated while the adhesive in the lower mold is introduced through the adhesive ...

FLEXIBLE FABRIC HAVING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE

The disclosure relates to a superhydrophobic surface. Methods of fabrication are disclosed including laminating an optically transparent polymer sheet with hydrophobic nanoparticles such that the nanoparticles are partially embedded and partially exposed. The resulting assembly remains optically transparent. Additional methods include the lamination of nanoparticles to flexible fabrics and the production of molded articles using nanoparticle-treated molds. 1. A flexible article comprising:a flexible fabric comprising a first side and a second side, opposite the first side;a polymer laminated to the first side of the flexible fabric, the polymer comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first side of the flexible fabric is contiguous with the second surface of the polymer; anda plurality of nanoparticles partially embedded and partially exposed on the first surface, wherein the polymer has extruded between agglomerates formed by the nanoparticles to provide a plurality of polymer filaments ranging in length from about 1 microns to about 100 microns and in diameter from 20 nm to 500 nm, to provide a superhydrophobic surface, the nanoparticles having an average diameter of less than 100 nm.2. The flexible fabric as recited in claim 1 , wherein the polymer is unperforated such that the flexible fabric resists vapor permeation.3. The flexible fabric as recited in claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises pores such that the flexible fabric permits vapor permeation while maintaining the superhydrophobic surface.4. The flexible article as recited in claim 1 , wherein the superhydrophobic surface is comprised of multi-level hierarchical structures formed by the nanoparticles partially embedded into the polymer filaments emanating from the polymer where the multi-level hierarchical structures range in size from 20 nanometers to 100 microns.5. The flexible article as recited in claim 4 , where the multi-level hierarchical structures comprise nanoparticle ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING REINFORCED WEATHERSTRIP

Methods for manufacturing fabric-reinforced weatherstrip include incorporating a fabric application step into a process for making coated substrates. In one embodiment, a strip of the fabric from a roll of material may be applied directly onto a coating after it has been applied in a coat die to a foam profile, while the coating is still in the molten state. Alternatively, a fabric application plate may be attached to an upstream side of coating die with a fabric feed channel cut into the plate. The fabric follows the channel to contact and mate with the foam profile. The fabric applicator plate may be configured so as to exert pressure on only the part of the product where the fabric is being applied. Ultrasonic welding techniques may also be employed. 125-. (canceled)26. A weatherstrip comprising:a foam profile;a stiffener in mating contact with the foam profile; anda coating layer substantially coating the foam profile, wherein at least a portion of the foam profile not in mating contact with the stiffener is not coated by the coating layer.27. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the coating layer at least partially coats the stiffener.28. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the portion of the foam profile not coated by the coating layer is covered by a fabric layer.29. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the foam profile comprises an irregular elongate shape.30. The weatherstrip of claim 29 , wherein the portion of the foam profile not coated by the coating layer is disposed proximate the stiffener.31. The weatherstrip of claim 26 , wherein the foam profile comprises a hinge shape.32. The weatherstrip of claim 31 , wherein the hinge is covered by a fabric layer.33. The weatherstrip of claim 32 , wherein the fabric layer is at least partially covered by the coating layer.34. A weatherstrip comprising a contiguous exterior surface defined by a stiffener material claim 32 , a coating material claim 32 , and a foam material.35. The weatherstrip of claim 34 ...

Composite structures, forming apparatuses and related systems and methods

Apparatuses for forming a composite structure are configured to provide a tension at least partially along at least one ply of material as the at least one ply of material is supplied from a material feed assembly to a tool.

PROCESS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING, PARTICULARLY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WINDOWS, PLATE-SHAPED ELEMENTS FOR FLOORS OR THE LIKE

The process for three-dimensional printing, particularly for the production of windows, plate-shaped elements for floors or the like, comprises: 1) Process for three-dimensional printing , particularly for the production of windows , plate-shaped elements for floors or the like , wherein said process comprises:at least one supply step of PVC and of at least one solvent in which said PVC is soluble;at least one mixing step of said PVC and of said solvent to obtain at least one mixture in the liquid phase;{'b': '1', 'at least one distribution step of said mixture onto at least one deposition surface ();'}{'b': 2', '3, 'at least one evaporation step of said solvent for obtaining at least one layer of PVC () of at least one manufactured article (), said evaporation step being subsequent to said distribution step; and'}{'b': 2', '3, 'repeating said distribution step and said evaporation step to obtain a plurality of said overlapping layers of PVC () forming said manufactured article ().'}234a) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said manufactured article () is a decorative surface portion of a profiled element () for window frames.334b) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said manufactured article () is a decorative surface portion of a plate-shaped element () adapted to be used as a floor covering.4) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said solvent is at least one of a ketone and an ether.5) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said solvent is at least one of a cyclic ketone and a cyclic ether.6) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said solvent is at least one of cyclohexanone and tetrahydrofuran.7) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said mixture comprises said solvent in a percentage by weight with respect to said PVC so that the viscosity of said mixture is equal to a fixed value.85) Process according to claim 1 , wherein said process comprises at least one supply step of at least one distribution assembly () comprising:{'b': '1', 'at least one ...

Three-dimensional printing process for obtaining a manufactured article with material effect

The three-dimensional printing process for obtaining a manufactured article with material effect comprises: a supply step of an image ( 1 ) in digital format reproducing a wooden surface portion provided with a plurality of grains ( 2 ), comprising a plurality of pixels; an identification step of a color range datum of each of pixels by means of a software; a transformation step of the color range datum into a depth spatial datum to produce a three-dimensional digital model of a manufactured article with material effect ( 3 ) provided with an outer surface ( 4 ) reproducing the grains ( 2 ) by means of a plurality of grooves ( 5 ) with variable depth; a three-dimensional printing step of the model to obtain the manufactured article with material effect ( 3 ) by means of a molding device ( 10, 13 ); and a painting step of the outer surface ( 4 ) by means of a paint ( 9 ), the paint ( 9 ) accumulating in the grooves ( 5 ) and reproducing the color range of the grains ( 2 ).

PORTABLE SAMPLE PULVERIZING AND PELLETIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A portable sample pulverizing and/or pelletizing system and method operable in conjunction with a repetitive impact device includes a base member with an upper surface, a hollow sample chamber with an open top end, an open bottom end disposed on the upper surface of the base member, and an internal annular cutaway portion adjacent the open top end; and a plunger member, which repetitively impacts a sample material disposed in the hollow sample chamber, the plunger member being configured at one end to matingly engage with a repetitive impact device. 1. A portable sample pulverizing system operable in conjunction with a repetitive impact device , comprising:a base member with an upper surface and a bottom surface;a hollow sample chamber with an open top end, and an open bottom end disposed on said upper surface of said base member; anda plunger member, which repetitively impacts a substantially solid sample disposed in said hollow sample chamber, said plunger member configured at one end to matingly engage with a repetitive impact device,wherein, a substantially solid sample contained in said hollow sample chamber is repetitively and linearly impacted through said open top end by said plunger member in communication with said repetitive impact device upon activation thereof, and transformed into particulates.2. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein said repetitive impact device is a palm nailer.3. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein said repetitive impact device is an auto hammer.4. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein said repetitive impact device is an impact hammer.5. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein said repetitive impact device is powered by a battery.6. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein the repetitive impact device is powered by compressed air.7. The pulverizing system according to claim 1 , wherein the repetitive impact device is powered by a selected power source.8. A ...

DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR FEED THROAT ADAPTOR AND METHOD FOR DRIPLESS LIQUID COLOR DELIVERY

Apparatus and methods for converting granular plastic resin into colored finished or semi-finished plastic parts include a process machine having a barrel with a vertically opening feed throat, a rotatable screw inside the barrel, and a color feed conduit assembly positioned at least partially within the process machine and extending into the barrel for passage of liquid color downwardly through the color feed conduit assembly into proximity with the screw. 1. Apparatus for converting granular plastic resin into colored finished or semi-finished plastic parts , comprising: i. a barrel having a vertically opening feed throat;', 'ii. a rotatable screw located inside the barrel;', 'iii. a plate covering the feed throat, having an aperture therethrough and a slot formed therein extending from the aperture to an edge of the plate;, 'a. a process machine comprising i. a relatively rigid aluminum outer color delivery tube;', 'ii. a relatively flexible inner color delivery tube telescopically disposed within the outer color delivery tube;, 'b. a color feed conduit assembly positioned at least partially within the process machine and extending into the barrel for passage of liquid color downwardly through the color feed conduit assembly into proximity with the screw, comprisingthe color feed conduit assembly being positioned at least partially in a slot in the plate extending from the aperture to an edge of the plate and passing downwardly through the aperture with an outlet of the color feed assembly being in proximity with the screw;c. a color conveying tube;d. a self-sealing quick release fitting connecting the color conveying tube to the color feed conduit assembly;e. pump for pumping liquid color from a supply thereof remote from the process machine through color conveying tube and the color feed conduit assembly into proximity with the rotatable screw.2. Apparatus of wherein the inner color delivery tube is a fluoropolymer and extends beyond the outer color delivery ...

Substrate Comprising High and Low Gloss Areas with a Physical Microstructure Superimposed Thereon

Polymeric substrates with a first major side including first, high-gloss areas and also including second, low-gloss areas that comprise a molded textured surface, the first and second areas being provided on the first major surface in a predetermined pattern; and wherein the first major side of the substrate further includes at least one physical microstructure that is superimposed on the first, high-gloss areas and on the second, low-gloss areas. 1. A polymeric substrate comprising a first major side with a first major surface comprising:first, high-gloss areas; and, 'the first and second areas being provided on the first major surface in a predetermined pattern;', 'second, low-gloss areas that comprise a molded textured surface that cause the second, low-gloss areas to have a gloss that is lower than the gloss of the first, high-gloss areas,'}and,wherein the first major side of the substrate further comprises at least one physical microstructure that is superimposed on the first, high-gloss areas and on the second, low-gloss areas.2. The substrate of wherein the second claim 1 , low-gloss areas comprise an 85 degree gloss that is less than about 10 gloss units.3. The substrate of wherein the first claim 1 , high-gloss areas comprise an 85 degree gloss that is greater than about 40 gloss units.4. The substrate of wherein the second claim 1 , low-gloss areas comprise an 85 degree gloss that is lower than the gloss of the first claim 1 , high-gloss areas by at least about 10 gloss units.5. The substrate of wherein the first claim 1 , high-gloss areas comprise a surface roughness Rof less than 0.05 microns.6. The substrate of wherein the second claim 1 , low-gloss areas comprise a surface roughness Rof greater than 0.8 microns.7. The substrate of wherein the first claim 1 , high-gloss areas collectively form first claim 1 , high-gloss macroscopic regions on the first side of the substrate claim 1 , and wherein the second claim 1 , low-gloss areas collectively form ...

Methods for Shaping Fibrous Material and Treatment Compositions Therefor

The present invention relates to a method of shaping a fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor. The method comprises providing a treatment composition comprising an active agent and a photocatalyst, applying the treatment composition to the fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material, mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material, and exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation. The treatment composition comprises an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises a non-acid carbonyl or an equivalent of non-acid carbonyl; and a photocatalyst. 1. A method for shaping fibrous material comprising: (i) an active agent comprising a non-acid carbonyl or an equivalent of non-acid carbonyl; and', '(ii) a photocatalyst;, '(a) providing a treatment composition, wherein the treatment composition comprises(b) applying the treatment composition to a fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material;(c) mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material; and(d) exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said active agent has a molecular weight below about 1000 g/mol.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength of from about 300 nm to about 750 nm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photocatalyst is a photoacid.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the photoacid is a hydroxyl-substituted aromatic compound.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of mechanically shaping the fibrous material comprises using an implement.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the implement comprises a light source.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the light source is selected from the group consisting of incandescent light claim 7 , fluorescent light claim 7 , LED light claim 7 , laser light claim 7 , solar light claim 7 , and combinations thereof.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment composition has not been exposed to electromagnetic radiation ...

Thermoforming machine and method of instituting a format change

Format change method for a thermoforming machine and a thermoforming machine. A station of the machine includes an upper tool and a lower tool, at least one of the upper and lower tools being suitable for moving in a substantially vertical actuating direction during the operation of the machine. In the method, the upper tool is supported on the lower tool and both tools are subsequently withdrawn from the station and are replaced with new tools. When withdrawing the upper and lower tools from the station and when introducing the new tools therein, the tools are moved simultaneously and jointly in a replacement direction different from the actuating direction.

IMPRINT APPARATUS, FOREIGN PARTICLE REMOVAL METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate using a mold and forming a pattern on the substrate, the apparatus including a substrate chuck configured to hold the substrate, a protective plate configured to surround the substrate chuck, and a suction mechanism configured to suction at least a part of a gap between the substrate chuck and the protective plate, wherein while the suction mechanism suctions at least the part of the gap, the substrate chuck holds a plate which is different from the substrate on which the pattern is to be formed. 1. An imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate using a mold and forming a pattern on the substrate , the apparatus comprising:a substrate chuck configured to hold the substrate;a protective plate configured to surround the substrate chuck; anda suction mechanism configured to suction at least a part of a gap between the substrate chuck and the protective plate,wherein while the suction mechanism suctions at least the part of the gap, the substrate chuck holds a plate which is different from the substrate on which the pattern is to be formed.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a mold chuck configured to hold the mold claim 1 ,wherein while the suction mechanism suctions at least the part of the gap, the mold chuck holds a dummy mold which is different from a mold including an unevenness pattern corresponding to a pattern that should be formed on the substrate.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a trap surface including a rough surface or an adhesive surface for trapping a foreign particle is formed on a surface of the plate.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a trap surface including a rough surface or an adhesive surface for trapping a foreign particle is formed on a surface of the dummy mold.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further ...

Device and method for producing preforms

Various embodiments relate to a device for the production of preforms for aircraft structural components, having a supply unit for the continuous supply of a layer structure with at least one fiber layer, having a heating unit with at least one infrared heater which has an infrared radiation source, wherein the supplied layer structure is passed through the heating unit in a conveying direction and can be heated there over at least part of its width in cross section by the at least one infrared heater, a disk which is permeable to infrared radiation being arranged between the layer structure and the infrared heater.

PRINTING SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

A printing system for three-dimensional objects has a control unit for storing and executing a robot program and an industrial robot which is controlled by the control unit and which has an arm with several members, wherein the tip of the arm is movable along a predetermined movement path according to path data of the robot program. A printing unit is mounted on the tip of the robot arm and is controlled by the control unit, which has at least one print nozzle for applying pointwise a respective portion of a print material at respective coordinates according to object data of the robot program. 1. A printing system for three-dimensional objects , the system comprising:a control unit configured to store and execute a robot program;an industrial robot which is controlled by the control unit, the industrial robot including an arm including a plurality of members,. the arm including a tip which is movable along a predetermined movement path according to path data of the robot program;a printing unit mounted on the tip of the arm, and controlled by the control unit, the printing unit including a print nozzle configured to apply pointwise a respective portion of a print material at respective coordinates according to object data of the robot program; andan anticipatory determination unit, configured for anticipatory determination of a real actual position of the print nozzle,wherein the system is configured to suppress an application of a respective portion of print material if a difference between a anticipatory determined real actual position of the print nozzle and a respective coordinate according to the object data of the robot program exceeds a certain limit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the industrial robot is a paint robot with a high accuracy along an entire movement path.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the industrial robot comprises includes at least six members with six degrees of freedom in movement.4. The system of wherein the anticipatory ...