УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ВСАСЫВАЮЩЕЙ ПРОКЛАДКИ ДЛЯ ПРОТЕЗА

Данная группа изобретений относится к способам и устройствам для изготовления всасывающих прокладок для протеза и покрытия трубчатых основ. Способ изготовления трубчатого элемента, имеющего непрерывное и сплошное покрытие из отвержденной эластомерной смолы на наружной поверхности элемента, включает в себя образование непрерывного, сплошного трубчатого слоя неотвержденной эластомерной смолы и притягивание слоя смолы к поверхности трубчатого элемента, на который должно быть нанесено покрытие, путем приложения всасывающего усилия между слоем смолы и поверхностью трубчатого элемента, так что смола приклеивается к поверхности трубчатого элемента. После этого может происходить отверждение эластомерной смолы для получения конечного продукта. Устройство для изготовления всасывающих прокладок имеет расположенные последовательно зону нанесения покрытия, содержащую камеру, находящуюся под давлением ниже атмосферного и обеспечивающую дозированную выдачу неотвержденной смолы в зону нанесения покрытия ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ШИН, ШИНЫ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ ЭТИМ СПОСОБОМ, И ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫЕ В НИХ ЭЛАСТОМЕРНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

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РАЗБОРНАЯ ТОРОИДАЛЬНАЯ ОПОРА ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ШИН

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ПРОЗРАЧНЫЙ ВУЛКАНИЗИРУЕМЫЙ ПЕРОКСИДОМ БУТИЛКАУЧУК

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Изобретение относится к технологии и оборудованию для вулканизации резинотехнических изделий, в частности к пресс-формам, и способу вулканизации резинокордных изделий рукавного типа. Техническим результатом предлагаемого изобретения является повышение качества изделий и упрощение технологического процесса вулканизации резинокордных изделий рукавного типа. Технический результат достигается пресс-формой для вулканизации резинокордных изделий рукавного типа, которая содержит верхнюю и нижнюю полуформы. При этом пресс-форма содержит варочную диафрагму с возможностью подачи в нее теплоносителя необходимого давления, бортовые кольца, которые образуют формующую поверхность, и конусные полукольца, которые окончательно формуют борт изделия и обеспечивают натяжение нитей корда. 2 ил.

ПРЕСС-ФОРМА ДЛЯ ВУЛКАНИЗАЦИИ ПОКРЫШЕК ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКИХ ШИН

... 1. Пресс-форма для вулканизации покрышек пневматических шин, содержащая скрепленные между собой с возможностью горизонтального разъема образующие формующую поверхность полуформу верхнюю и корпус нижний и соответствующие им сменные кольцо бортовое верхнее и кольцо бортовое нижнее, соответственно укрепленные и зафиксированные зажимом верхним и зажимом нижним, отличающаяся тем, что корпус нижний пресс-формы неподвижно смонтирован на диске установочном, а сменное кольцо бортовое верхнее зафиксировано посредством кольца центрирующего.2. Пресс-форма по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что размеры сменных колец бортового верхнего и бортового нижнего могут составлять D1=d1=525-625 мм, D2=d2=530-630 мм.

СПОСОБ МОЙКИ ЕМКОСТИ И ЕМКОСТЬ

Группа изобретений применима в области повторно используемых пластиковых бутылок, в частности, заполняемых пищевыми продуктами. Способ мойки емкости, особенно для пищевых продуктов или напитков, типа бутылки, предназначенной для повторного использования, включает промывку упомянутой емкости водным раствором при температуре более 70°С . Емкость многоразового использования изготавливают из гомополимера или сополимера либо из их смеси, при этом она прозрачна и имеет среднюю степень кристалличности более 30%, причем толщина стенок емкости составляет более 0, 35 мм по корпусу более 1,00 мм в днище. Достигается улучшение механических свойств, повышение химической стойкости к различным пищевым средам и газонепроницаемость, а также снижение степени остаточного загрязнения после промывки. 2 с. и 22 з.п.ф-лы, 2 табл.

ФОРМАТОР-ВУЛКАНИЗАТОР ПОКРЫШЕК ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКИХ ШИН

Устройство для формования и вулканизации покрышек пневматических шин

Форматор-вулканизатор покрышек пневматических шин

ФОРМАТОР-ВУЛКАНИЗАТОР ПОКРЫШЕК ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКИХ ШИН

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к машиностроению и приборостроению: в частности, к вулканизаторам -форматорам и может быть использована в производстве пневматических шин. Технический результат, обеспечиваемый полезной моделью, состоит в упрощении конструкции, снижении массы и габаритов и уменьшении энергопотребления. Указанный результат достигается тем, что в форматоре - вулканизаторе покрышек пневматических шин, содержащем установленные на станине нижние части силовых камер с полуформами пресс - форм, механизмами подпрессовки и байонетными замками, а таюке колонны с зубчатыми рейками, кинематически связанными шестернями, объединенными общим валом, и привод перемещения траверсы, на которой смонтированы верхние части силовых камер с полуформами пресс - форм, колонны установлены подвижно в направляющих, смонтированных на станине, и жестко связаны с траверсой, а объединенные общим валом шестерни, кинематически связанные с рейками колонн, смонтированы на станине, причем привод перемещения ...

ПРЕСС

... 1. Пресс, включающий неподвижную и подвижную обогреваемые плиты и силовой орган, отличающийся тем, что подвижная обогреваемая плита выполнена гибкой, а силовой орган выполнен в виде не менее чем одной пневмоподушки. ! 2. Пресс по п.1, отличающийся тем, что между пневмоподушками установлены гибкие вкладыши, армированные металлическими пластинками.

ПРЕСС

Использование: местная вулканизация при стыковке и ремонте транспортерных лент. Сущность изобретения: пресс содержит силовой орган в виде установленного над подвижной плитой биметаллического элемента, состоящего из цилиндра и соединенного с ним коаксиально установленного стакана , заполненного теплопроводным материалом. На подвижной плите под силовым органом закреплен дополнительный силовой орган. Последний выполнен в виде пакета термобиметаллических дисков с коническими скосами, сопряженными с коническим днищем силового органа. Пресс снабжен теплоизолирующим кожухом с продольной прорезью, охватывающим наружный цилиндр силового органа, на котором закреплен фиксатор. 1 з. п. ф-лы. 4 ил.

ФОРМАТОР-ВУЛКАНИЗАТОР ПОКРЫШЕК ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКИХ ШИН

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РУЧНОЙ ВУЛКАНИЗАТОР

Использование: местная вулканизация и ремонт резинотехнических изделий. Сущность изобретения: вулканизатор содержит струбцину 1 с прижимным винтом 2, корпус 3, нагреватель 5, выполнненный в виде позистора, изоляционную проставку 8 и диск 9. Вулканизируемые детали 13 и 14 зажимаются между диском 9 и основанием 4 струбцины 1. Позистор 5 через выводы 6 и 7 подключают к источнику питания. В результате диск 9 вместе с позистором 5 нагревается и нагревает детали 13 и 14. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

АНТИАДГЕЗИОННАЯ ПРОКЛАДКА ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ С ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНЫМ К ДАВЛЕНИЮ КЛЕЕМ, СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ, СЛОИСТЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ НА ЕЕ ОСНОВЕ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ СЛОИСТОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Использование: антиадгезионные прокладки для изготовления этикеток, тисненых лент, защитных антиадгезионных покрытий напольных плиток и стенных покрытий, прокладочной бумаги для слоистого пластика, формуемого под низким давлением, прокладочных материалов для пластиков самоуплотняющегося кровельного материала, для пекарных поддонов и т.п. Сущность: на поверхность основы наносят адгезионное покрытие, выполненное из смеси отвержденного силоксанового полимера, полученного из, по меньшей мере, одного виниладдитивного силоксанового полимера, по меньшей мере, одного силанового смешивающего агента и катализатора - металла VIII группы таблицы Менделеева; и порошкового компонента, причем количество отвержденного силоксанового полимера составляет 5-80% от массы смеси. Катализатором является преимущественно платина. Порошковым компонентом - полимер, выбранный из группы, включающей акриловую смолу, этиленвинил-ацетатную смолу, метакриловую смолу, природный каучук, полистирол, стирол-акрилонитрильную ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ РЕЗИНОВЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

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АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

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Изобретение относится к изготовлению кольцевых полимерных изделий. Цель изобретения - расширение эксплуатационных возможностей формы. Для этого профильный элемент 5 имеет наклонный к плоскости разъема полуформ 2 и 3 паз 6 и выемку 10. Параллельно оси сердечника 1 на верхней полуформе смонтирован толкатель 9, а на сердечнике 1 закреплен упор 11. Рычаг 13 с верхней полуформой связан шарнирно. В начале подъема полуформы 2 за счет взаимодействия упора 11 с выемкой 10 центральный сердечник 1 удерживается в нижней полуформе 3. Происходит отрыв изделия от верхней полуформы 2. При дальнейшем подъеме полуформы 2 толкатель 9 взаимодействует с наклонным пазом 6 и поворачивает профильный элемент 5. Последний освобождает упор 11. Рычагом 13 сердечник 1 извлекается из нижней полуформы 3. Конструктивное выполнение формы позволяет производить выгрузку изделий при небольшом разведении полуформ. 3 ил. € (Л со со 4ik СХ) ...

Многоместная пресс-форма для изготовления полых изделий

Способ изготовления резиновых сердечников для кабелей и проводов

Устройство для ультразвуковой сварки деталей из полимерных материалов

Изобретение относится к сварке пластмасс и может Быть использовано при ультФренкель , В. А. Бо- В. Д. Варкалист, , Свалов рэзвуковой сварке деталей. Цель - повышение качества сварного соединения при сварке трубчатых деталей, расположенных на металлическом сердечнике, с использованием присадочного материала. Для этого устройство для ультразвуковой сварки деталей из полимерных материалов снабжено накопителем расплав присадочного материала , установленным со стороны боковых поверхностей волноводов. Кроме того накопитель присадочного материала выполнен в виде закрепленных на станине щек. Щеки установлены с капиллярным зазором относительно боковых поверхностей волноводов . Волноводы выполнены с продольными пазами на боковых поверхностях. 1 з.п, ф-лы, 4 ил.

Устройство для перезарядки пресс-форм вулканизационных прессов

Диафрагменный узел для формования и вулканизации покрышек пневматических шин

ДИАФРАГМЕННЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ ФОРМОВАНИЯ И ВУЛКАНИЗАЦИИ ПОКРЫШЕК ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКИХ ШИН, содержащий эластичную диафрагму, верхний и нижний зажимные диски, расположенный на верхнем диске центральный сердечник, смонтированный на нем замок для соединения дисков между собой и герметизирующий клапан, отличающийся тем, что, с целью повышения качества покрышек, центральный сердечник смонтирован на верхнем диске с возможностью аксиального перемещения и снабжен расположенными по обе стороны от диска упорными фланцами . Недостатком известного диафрагменного узла является то, что в процессе формования покрышка подвергается чрезмерной деформации в бортовой зоне, что приводит в дальнейшем к расслоению каркаса. Этот дефект считается окончательOs Ю Ю ным браком и исправлению не подлежит. Целью изобретения является повышение качества покрышек. Для достижения поставленной цели в диафрагменным узле для формования и вулканизации покрышек пневматических шин. содержащем эластичную диафрагму, верхний и нижний зажимные ...

Форма для вулканизации резиновых мячей

Форма для изготовления кольцевых эластомерных изделий

Использование: изготовление кольцевых зластомерных изделий, в частности бес- конечных зубчатых ремней. Сущность изобретения: форма содержит профильный дорн 1 со съемной ступицей 2 с фланцем 3. Средство для фиксации обкладочной ткани 18 содержит жестко связанный с фланцем 3 кольцевой элемент 5 и радиально подвижные кулачки 6, Для повышения надежности формы в работе средство для разведения кулачков 6 выполнено в виде аксиа/ ьно подвижной втулки 7 с пальцами 8 и системы шарнирных тяг, звенья 9 которых шарнир- но связаны со ступицей 2, а звенья 10 - с кулачками 6. В пальцах 8 выполнены продольные пазы 11, в которых, установлены центральные шарниры 12 тяг, подпружиненные относительно пальцев 8. 1 ил.

Устройство для вулканизации покрышек пневматических шин

Устройство для изготовления кольцевых изделий

Способ производства резинового шланга

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА РЕЗИНОВОГО ШЛАНГА для пробоотборника жидких агрессивных сред, включающий шприцевание резиновой смеси на основе бутадиеннитрйльного каучука, содержаще го мас. акрилонитрила, и ее вулканизацию , отличающийся тем, что, с целью повышения долговечности работы шланга, шприцуют смесь состава, масД: Бутадиеннитрильный каучук,содержащий О мас.% акрилонитрила30 - Хлоропреновый каучук 10-20 Сера0,3 - О, Каптакс 0,1 - 0,2 Цинковые белила 1,-1,5 Печная сажа , 20-35 ...

Печь для нагрева заготовок из термоусаживаемого материала

Заявляемая полезная модель относится к области производства изделий из термоусаживаемого материала, в частности может быть использована для нагрева труб из термоусаживаемого материала. Печь для нагрева заготовок из термоусаживаемого материала содержит корпус, внутри которого расположены нагревательные элементы, воздушный компрессор, а также средство для удержания заготовок, причем корпус снабжен дверцей. В отличие от прототипа, корпус выполнен в виде замкнутой трубы, нагревательный элемент и воздушный компрессор расположены в одной части трубы, а средство для удержания заготовок в другой части трубы, причем воздушный компрессор расположен таким образом, чтобы обеспечивалась циркуляция воздуха в полости корпуса.Технический результат - обеспечение равномерности нагрева заготовки из термоусаживаемого материала. 1 н. и 2 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 172 131 U1 (51) МПК B29C 35/02 (2006.01) B29C 61/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016146025, 23.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.11.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Севрюков Руслан Александрович (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Севрюков Руслан Александрович (RU) 29.06.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2512364 A1, 20.06.1950. EP Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 23.11.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 29.06.2017 Бюл. № 19 Адрес для переписки: 620100, г. Екатеринбург, а/я 963, ООО "Царская привилегия", Реус С.Е. 1 7 2 1 3 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Печь для нагрева заготовок из термоусаживаемого материала, содержащая корпус, внутри которого расположены нагревательные элементы, воздушный компрессор, а также средство для удержания заготовок, причем корпус снабжен дверцей, отличающаяся тем, что корпус выполнен в виде замкнутой трубы, нагревательный элемент и воздушный компрессор расположены в одной части трубы, а средство для удержания заготовок ...

Method of Optimizing Volume Utilization of An Autoclave

A method of optimizing an autoclave volume utilization includes, in an exemplary embodiment, determining process parameters of an autoclave; modeling an autoclave configuration to determine airflow patterns in the autoclave, temperature variation throughout the autoclave, and the distribution of turbulent intensity in the autoclave; and modifying the autoclave configuration with hardware changes to the autoclave to alter the airflow patterns in the autoclave. The method also includes modeling the modified autoclave configuration to determine modified airflow patterns in the autoclave, modified temperature variation throughout the autoclave, and the modified distribution of turbulent intensity in the autoclave; and modeling the modified autoclave configuration with parts to be cured in the modified autoclave configuration to determine an arrangement of parts that maximizes the number of parts in the autoclave that meet predetermined cured properties of the parts.

Method to manufacture a sensor

A method to manufacture a sensor is provided and includes forming a foamed core of a first material with a hole defined therein, inserting a rod into the hole, filling the core with a slurry of a second material and curing the second material.

Tire vulcanizing device

A tire vulcanizing device including: an upper annular mold attaching member and a lower annular mold attaching member that respectively attach side portion forming molds for forming side portions of a tire; a plurality of segments that respectively attach a plurality of segmented tread molds for forming a tread portion of the tire; and a mold closing mechanism for radially moving the segments to close the tread molds at an advanced end. The respective segments are respectively independently provided with heat medium passages for applying heat for vulcanization to the tread molds when supplied with a heat medium.

Methods and Apparatus for Online Calorimetry

In exemplary implementations of this invention, a network of nodes controls and senses the cure of a thermosetting plastic in a component that is made of fiber composite material. The network comprises multiple nodes, which are separated spatially from each other. Each of the nodes, respectively, comprises a heat transfer device for actively transferring thermal energy, a temperature sensor for taking local temperature measurements, and a processor. In each of the nodes, respectively: (a) the processor locally performs closed loop control over the temperature of the heat transfer device, and (b) the closed loop control is based at least in part on the local temperature measurements and on estimated or measured input current to the heat transfer device.

System and method for monitoring and controlling production of composite materials

A method and system for analyzing and controlling the curing of a composite material part using information derived from composite material test samples obtained using an ex-situ analytical device.

TIRE VULCANIZER AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING OR PACKAGING THE SAME

Provided are a tire vulcanizer and a method for transporting or packaging the same whereby, even in cases where the overall height direction dimension of the vulcanizer exceeds size limits for domestic transportation or export packaging, the vulcanizer can easily clear said limits and be transported or packaged. A tire vulcanizer comprising tie rods extending upward from a base plate, said tie rods receiving squeezing force applied to a bolster plate and a top mold when vulcanizing a tire and guiding lifting/lowering of the bolster plate and the top mold when opening and closing the top mold. In such a tire vulcanizer, the tie rods are configured so as to be vertically dividable into at least two or more sections at a position in the length direction thereof. 1. A tire vulcanizer comprising tie rods extending upward from a base plate , said tie rods receiving squeezing force applied to a bolster plate and a top mold when vulcanizing a tire and guiding the lifting/lowering of the bolster plate and the top mold when opening and closing the top mold; whereinthe tie rods are configured so as to be vertically dividable into at least two or more sections at a position in the length direction thereof.2. A tire vulcanizer according to claim 1 ,wherein the dividing position is configured to be between a portion bearing the squeezing force when vulcanizing a tire and a portion providing only the functionality for guiding the lifting/lowering of the bolster plate, the top mold, and the like.3. A tire vulcanizer according to claim 1 ,wherein a tie rod (A) and a tie rod (B), of the tie rod that is divided into at least two or more sections, are mutually interlocked.4. A tire vulcanizer according to claim 3 ,wherein the interlocking portions are mutually fastened by a fastener element that is provided via a seat formed by providing a notch in an edge periphery of either the tie rod (A) or the tie rod (B).5. A tire vulcanizer according to claim 3 ,wherein the interlocking portions ...

HYBRID PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH HYBRID PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

In a method of making a hybrid part of a motor vehicle, a base body is produced in the form of a three-dimensional component, and a layer of fiber material is treated by adding resin to the fiber material. After cutting the fiber material to size for producing a blank, the blank is placed on a preform and heated on the preform. The base body is positioned above the blank and the blank is molded onto the base body by pressing the base body and/or the preform against the blank. The blank is then allowed to harden to provide a reinforcement patch in the base body. 1. A method of making a hybrid part of a motor vehicle , said method comprising:producing a base body in the form of a three-dimensional component;adding resin to a layer of fiber material;cutting the fiber material to size for producing a blank;placing the blank on a preform;heating the blank on the preform;positioning the base body above the blank;molding the blank to the base body by pressing at least one of the base body and the preform against the blank; andhardening the blank.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fiber material includes at least two of such layers which are stacked upon one another.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fiber material is pre-impregnated with resin.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resin is applied upon the fiber material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank is heated by heating the preform.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank is heated by a separate heat source.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the heat source is a heat radiator or heat plate.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the heat radiator is an infrared radiator.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the heat plate is placed upon the blank or the blank is placed upon the heat plate10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank is heated to a temperature between 40° C. and 130° C. claim 1 , preferably 50° C. to 120° C. claim 1 , especially preferred 70° C. to 90° C.11. The method of claim 4 , ...

Vulcanising Press for a Tire Blank Including a Tiltable Lid

The curing press () for a tire blank comprises: a trough (), a cover () connected to the trough by means of sliding guide members (), the cover and the trough each being pivotably mounted on these members. The cover () is, moreover, pivotably mounted on an axle () guided slidably with respect to the trough. 1. A curing press for a tire blank , which comprises;a trough; anda cover connected to the trough by sliding guide members, the cover and the trough each being pivotably mounted on these members,the cover being, moreover, pivotably mounted on an axle guided slidably with respect to the trough.2. The press according to claim 1 , wherein the axle extends lower than an axle connecting the cover to the sliding guide members.3. The press according to claim 1 , which comprises a rail for guiding the axle.4. The press according to claim 1 , which comprises an element for rectilinearly guiding the axle.5. The press according to claim 1 , which comprises an element for vertically guiding the axle.6. The press according to claim 1 , which comprises a connecting rod rigidly fixed to the cover and bearing the axle.7. The press according to claim 1 , a which comprises at least one actuator capable of pivoting the sliding guide members with respect to the trough.8. The press according to claim 7 , wherein the axle extends on one and the same side of the press as the actuator.9. The press according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding guide members each comprise a rod slidably mounted in a sleeve.10. A method for opening a curing press for a tire blank claim 1 , wherein:a cover of the press is slid upwardly with respect to a trough of the press;members for connecting the cover to the trough are tilted; andthe cover is tilted with respect to the connecting members. The invention is concerned with curing presses for tire blanks.It is known practice to cure a green tire blank in a press in order to shape it and to vulcanize it. The press comprises a trough and a cover connected to the ...

BENDING PVC PROFILES USING LASER AND PLC CONTROLLING SYSTEM

PVC profile bending using laser and PLC controlling system is a part of the arched PVC joinery, where the bending of the PVC profiles is completely automatized thus removing any possible human error caused by operating the machine manually. PLC controlling system includes encoder with a wheel X () and encoder Y (), which send the information about the rotating speed of the motor X () and Y () to the PLC unit, where the rotating speed of the motor X is controlled using regulator of frequency () which is, same as the terminal (), connected to the PLC unit using bidirectional connection, Laser system set in the plastic box () includes laser emitter () which releases beam reflected by the mirror foil () set on the profile () back to the photodiodes () connected with the PLC unit which constantly makes the corrections regarding the middle point of the profile, caused by omitting done by the encoder with a wheel, which loses the measuring precision of the profile length during the bending process. 1464161417. Bending PVC profile using laser and PLC controlling system is executed completely automatically thus excluding any possible human error from the process , because the system in question is very precise and reliable and manages entire bending process on the machine with absolute precision , wherein , PLC controlling system is additionally installed on the existing machine with three rollers. This PLC controlling system includes encoder with a wheel X () and encoder Y () , which send the information about the rotating speed of the motor X (.) and Y (.) to the PLC unit , where the rotating speed of the motor X is controlled using regulator of frequency () which is , same as the terminal () , connected to the PLC unit using bidirectional connection.2333132. Bending PVC profile using laser and PLC controlling system is executed so that complete geometrical and symmetrical precision of the bent PVC profile is achieved , wherein , laser system set in a plastic box () is ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOLD FOR TIRE VULCANIZATION AND MOLD FOR TIRE VULCANIZATION

A vulcanizing mold manufacturing method, and a tire vulcanizing mold are disclosed. Tubular bodies each formed by oppositely arranging the inner peripheral surfaces of both end portions of a plate-shaped body are each arranged so that the gap between both opposite end portions thereof is narrowed and that the tips of both end portions come in contact with the surface of the plaster mold, by inserting and fitting both opposite end portions into a fitting portion of a plate-shaped metal fitting protruding from the surface of the plaster mold. Molten metal is poured over the surface of the plaster mold to embed the tubular body in a mold while exposing the tips of both opposite end portions at the tire molding surface of the mold. The metal fitting is removed from the mold, so that a mold having a small gap between both opposite end portions is manufactured. 1. A tire vulcanizing mold manufacturing method of manufacturing a mold to which a surface of a plaster mold is transferred by pouring molten metal over the surface of the plaster mold and solidifying the molten metal , characterized in that the method comprises the steps of:arranging a tubular body formed by oppositely arranging inner peripheral surfaces of both end portions of a plate-shaped body, in such a way that a gap between the both opposite end portions thereof is narrowed and that tips of the both end portions come in contact with the surface of the plaster mold, by inserting and fitting the both opposite end portions into a fitting portion of a plate-shaped metal fitting protruding from the surface of the plaster mold;pouring the molten metal over the surface of the plaster mold to embed the tubular body in a mold while exposing the tips of the both opposite end portions at a tire molding surface of the mold; andremoving the metal fitting from the mold, so that a mold having a small gap between the both opposite end portions is manufactured.2. The tire vulcanizing mold manufacturing method according to ...

EXTRUDER FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING MATERIALS

An extruder for processing hydrocarbon-containing material. The extruder includes a screw that is rotatably positioned in a barrel liner and a heating system positioned about at least a portion of the barrel liner that is designed to heat the hydrocarbon-containing material as the hydrocarbon-containing material moves through the barrel liner. 1. An extruder for processing hydrocarbon-containing material comprising:a motor;a gear box that is connected or interconnected to said motor;a barrel liner;a screw rotatable positioned in said barrel liner, said screw connected or interconnected to said gear box such that said gear box causes said screw to rotate when said motor is activated; and,a heating system positioned about at least a portion of said barrel liner, said heating system heating said hydrocarbon-containing material as said hydrocarbon-containing material moves through said barrel liner as said screw rotates.2. The extruder as defined in claim 1 , wherein said screw includes a flight positioned on an outer surface of a core of said screw claim 1 , said flight extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal length of said screw claim 1 , said flight having a flight spacing claim 1 , said flight spacing varying along said longitudinal length of said screw.3. The extruder as defined in claim 1 , wherein said screw includes a root depth that is defined by a distance between outer surface of a core of said screw and a top surface of a flight on said screw claim 1 , said root depth varying along said longitudinal length of said screw.4. The extruder as defined in claim 1 , wherein said screw includes a flight positioned on an outer surface of a core of said screw claim 1 , said flight extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal length of said screw claim 1 , said flight having at least one flight break along said longitudinal length of said screw.5. The extruder as defined in claim 1 , wherein said screw includes a blister that is located between a ...

CURE TOOL

The invention provides a cure tool , the tool having a working face for placing a component to be cured upon, wherein the tool is provided with a channel along a length of the working face of the tool. The tool may be further provided with an inflatable member in a length of the channel. The invention also provides a method for curing a component, a component that has been cured by the method and an aircraft comprising one or more components that have been cured by the method. 1. A method for curing a component , comprising the steps of:providing a cure tool having a working face and provided with a channel along a length of the working face,providing an inflatable member in a length of the channel,placing the component to be cured upon the working face of the tool,curing the component,inflating the inflatable member such that a portion of the inflatable member protrudes above the working face of the tool, thereby aiding release of the cured component from the working face of the tool.2. A method for curing a component as claimed in claim 1 , comprising the ordered steps of:providing a cure tool having a working face and provided with a channel along a length of the working face, thenproviding an inflatable member in a length of the channel, thenplacing the component to be cured upon the working face of the tool, thencuring the component, and theninflating the inflatable member such that a portion of the inflatable member protrudes above the working face of the tool, thereby aiding release of the cured component from the working face of the tool.3. A method of curing a component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the component to be cured is a composite laminate material.4. A component that has been cured by the method of .5. A component as claimed in wherein the component is a component for an aircraft.6. An aircraft comprising one or more components as claimed in .7. A cure tool claim 5 , the tool having a working face for placing a component to be cured upon claim 5 ...

Capsule Formation

A method and apparatus for forming hard shell capsule components, wherein the capsule components are formed from a material which undergoes gelation upon heating, such as HPMC. A heat station is provided to heat a plurality of molds prior to dipping into a solution of the thermogeling material. The drying conditions following dipping are carefully controlled to control the rate of drying. 113-. (canceled)14. An apparatus for forming hard shell capsule components , wherein the capsule components are formed from a material which undergoes gelation upon heating , the apparatus comprisinga heat station adapted to heat a plurality of component molds to a desired temperature wherein the heat station comprises an including a cylindrical portion, and further wherein the cylindrical portion of the oven includes a drive apparatus adapted to rotate it about its axis;a molding station comprising a reservoir containing a solution of the capsule material; a drying station; anda transport system adapted to transport the capsules from the heat station to the molding station and from the molding station to the drying station, wherein the drying station includes a first section which is adapted to provide a temperature of 50-90° C. and 20-90% relative humidity.15. An apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the capsule material is a cellulosic material.16. An apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the transport system provides the molded capsule components with a residence time in the first section of the drying station of 60-600 seconds.17. An apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the heat station is adapted to heat the molds to a temperature of 55-95° C.18. (canceled)19. An apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the oven is adapted to provide a heat zone wherein the molds are subjected to heat energy applied thereto claim 18 , and a soak zone wherein the temperature of the molds is allowed to equilibrate to the desired temperature.20. An apparatus according to claim 19 , ...

MELT MOLDING METHOD OF GERMANIUM

In a melt molding method of germanium, the germanium which is brought into a molten state is sealed in molding dies in an inert gas atmosphere. The molding dies are temperature-controlled from the outside. While gradually cooling the molding dies at a portion or a plurality of portions thereof up to the whole, the germanium is gradually solidified from a side of the portion or sides of the plurality of portions up to the whole. An external ambient temperature of the molding dies is controlled to decrease gradually while ensuring a temperature below a germanium melting point temperature but higher than an inner temperature of the molding die which is cooled. After solidification of the germanium is completed, cooling of the molding dies is continued, and the external ambient temperature is decreased to mold the germanium. 1. A melt molding method of germanium , including the steps of:sealing a germanium raw material in a molding die in an inert gas atmosphere;controlling of heating of the molding die from the outside;gradually cooling the germanium raw material as a whole at a portion or a plurality of portions of the molding die when the germanium raw material is in a molten state or after the germanium raw material is melted, so that the germanium is gradually solidified as a whole from a side of the portion or sides of the plurality of portions;controlling an external ambient temperature of the molding die so as to gradually decrease while the external ambient temperature is kept below a germanium melting point temperature or lower but higher than an inner temperature of the molding die which is cooled; andfurther decreasing the temperature of the molding die and the external ambient temperature after solidification of the germanium is completed so that the germanium raw material is molded.2. The melt molding method of germanium according to claim 1 , wherein said completion of the solidification is when the temperature starts to decrease again after temperature ...

Systems, Cure Tools, and Methods for Thermally Curing a Composite Part

An example method for curing a composite part includes placing the composite part onto a topside of a cure tool, and a bottom surface of the composite part contacts the topside of the cure tool and a top surface of the composite part is opposite the bottom surface of the composite part. The method also includes placing the cure tool and the composite part into an autoclave, using the autoclave to apply external heat to the cure tool and the composite part so that air flows over the top surface of the composite part to heat the top surface, and applying additional heat to a backside of the cure tool via radiation provided by at least one heating source of the cure tool, so as to reduce a temperature difference between the backside of the cure tool and the top surface of the composite part being cured. 1. A method for curing a composite part , comprising:placing the composite part onto a topside of a cure tool, wherein a bottom surface of the composite part contacts the topside of the cure tool and a top surface of the composite part is opposite the bottom surface of the composite part;placing the cure tool and the composite part into an autoclave;using the autoclave to apply external heat to the cure tool and the composite part, wherein air flows over the top surface of the composite part to heat the top surface of the composite part; andapplying additional heat to a backside of the cure tool via radiation provided by at least one heating source of the cure tool, so as to reduce a temperature difference between the backside of the cure tool and the top surface of the composite part being cured, wherein the backside of the cure tool is opposite the topside of the cure tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cure tool includes adjacent closeable cell cavities on the backside of the cure tool claim 1 , and wherein the at least one heating source comprises a plurality of radiative heating sources positioned in each of the closeable cell cavities claim 1 , and wherein ...

HEAT-GENERATING TOOLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Methods of manufacturing composite workpieces that include positioning a heat-generating element proximate to an uncured composite workpiece, triggering the heat-generating element to produce an exothermic chemical reaction or exothermic physical reaction so that the temperature of the uncured composite workpiece is raised to a predetermined first temperature, and curing the composite workpiece while it is at a temperature that is at least the predetermined first temperature. 1. A method of manufacturing a composite workpiece , comprising:positioning a heat-generating element proximate to an uncured composite workpiece, the heat-generating element capable of undergoing an exothermic chemical reaction when activated or capable of undergoing an exothermic physical reaction when triggered;triggering the heat-generating element to produce the exothermic chemical reaction or exothermic physical reaction so that a temperature of the uncured composite workpiece is raised to at least a predetermined first temperature; andcuring the composite workpiece while the composite workpiece is at a temperature that is at least the predetermined first temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying pressure to the uncured composite workpiece while it is curing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein positioning the heat-generating element proximate to the uncured composite workpiece includes positioning a mixture of the heat-generating element and a thermally-expanding element proximate to the uncured composite workpiece;triggering the heat-generating element includes triggering the thermally-expanding element to undergo a volumetric expansion; andapplying pressure to the uncured composite workpiece while it is curing includes constraining a volume around the uncured composite workpiece so that triggering the thermally-expanding element applies at least a predetermined pressure to the uncured composite workpiece during curing.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

METHOD OF MAKING THERMOSET COMPOSITE RESIN COMPOUNDS FOR DIRECT OVERMOLDING OF SUCKER ROD PROTECTION COMPONENTS

A new method of curing polymer thermoset materials for use in down-hole production system sucker rod protection devices is disclosed. The process for making sucker rod components on a sucker rod comprises the steps of introducing a thermoset molding compound into a molding tool heated to a first temperature; heating the molding compound in the molding tool for a first processing time to form molded sucker rod components on a sucker rod that are partially cured; removing the molded sucker rod components and sucker rod after the first processing time; and placing the sucker rod components and sucker rod into a thermal chamber at a second temperature for a second processing time to provide secondary curing. 1. A process for making sucker rod components on a sucker rod comprising:introducing a thermoset molding compound into a molding tool heated to a first temperature;heating the molding compound in the molding tool for a first processing time to form molded sucker rod components on a sucker rod that are partially cured;removing the molded sucker rod components and sucker rod after the first processing time; andplacing the sucker rod components and sucker rod into a thermal chamber at a second temperature for a second processing time to provide secondary curing.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first processing time is from about 45 to about 75 seconds.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the first temperature is from about 280° F. to 350° F.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the first temperature is about 330° F.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the thermal chamber is an oven.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein the second temperature is at least 280° F.7. The process of claim 3 , wherein the thermal chamber is an insulated container.8. The process of wherein the second temperature is at least 280° F.9. The process of claim 3 , wherein the second processing time is at least 15 minutes.10. A process for making a sucker rod component on a sucker rod comprising: ...

OPAQUE FIBER REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITES

A composite material includes a polymeric matrix, at least one transparent region including a plurality of optically clear elements provided in the polymeric matrix and at least one opaque region including a plurality of opaque reinforcing elements provided in the polymeric matrix generally adjacent to the at least one transparent region. A structural window and a method for reinforcing a composite material are also disclosed. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for reinforcing a composite material , comprising:providing a first polymeric matrix resin;providing transparent glass elements;providing opaque elements;embedding the transparent glass elements and the opaque elements in the polymeric matrix resin;creating a prepreg;forming a composite by laying up said prepreg using said transparent glass elements and said opaque elements; andcuring said composite.18. The method of wherein the composite comprises a transparent region and an opaque region claim 17 , wherein the transparent region comprises transparent glass elements substantially aligned adjacent each other in a plane claim 17 , wherein the opaque region comprises opaque elements substantially aligned adjacent each other in the plane claim 17 , and wherein the transparent and opaque regions are arranged in a nonsuperimposed configuration.19. The method of further comprising:providing a second polymeric matrix resin different from the first polymeric matrix resin, andwherein the forming step further comprises: forming at least one transparent region and at least one opaque region, wherein the at least one transparent region is comprised of the first resin and the at least one opaque region is comprised of the second resin.20. The method of wherein the composite comprises a transparent region and a plurality of longitudinal opaque regions claim 17 , wherein one or more opaque regions extend in generally parallel relationship to the longitudinal axis of the composite material and one or more opaque regions extend in ...

STATION AND METHOD FOR CURING A TREAD STRIP

Station () and method of curing for a tread strip (); provided are: a flat curing mold () which is composed of a lower shell () and an upper cover (); and an extractor element () which is suitable for extracting the cured tread strip () from the lower shell () after the curing operation; the cured tread strip () has a first wall (), which has a relief design and is in contact with the lower shell (), and a second wall () which is opposite the first wall (), and is in contact with the upper cover (); the extractor element () is suitable for adhering to the second wall () of the tread strip () along the entire length of the second wall () itself; and the extractor element () is movable perpendicularly with respect to the second wall () of the tread strip () in order to simultaneously raise the whole tread strip () from the lower shell (). 1727. Station () for the curing of a tread strip (); the curing station () comprises:{'b': 9', '10', '11', '9', '9, 'a flat curing mold () that has a parallelepiped shape and that is composed of a lower shell () and an upper cover () that are brought together in order to close the curing mold () and that are separated in order to open the curing mold (); and'}{'b': 17', '2', '10, 'an extractor element (), which is suitable for extracting the cured tread strip () from the lower shell () once the curing operation has been completed;'}{'b': 2', '13', '10', '14', '13', '11, 'wherein the cured tread strip () has a first wall (), which has a relief design and is in contact with the lower shell (), and a second wall (), which is smooth, is opposite the first wall () and is in contact with the upper cover ();'}{'b': 17', '14', '2', '14, 'wherein the extractor element () is suitable for adhering to the second wall () of the tread strip () along the entire length of the second wall () itself; and'}{'b': 17', '14', '2', '2', '10, 'the extractor element () moves perpendicularly with respect to the second wall () of the tread strip () in order to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CURING A THERMOSET COMPOSITE TO A DESIRED STATE OF CURE

Systems and methods of curing a thermoset composite (TSC) to a target state of cure (SOC) are disclosed herein. The methods include heating the thermoset composite to greater than a threshold temperature. During the heating, the methods further include monitoring an actual temperature of the thermoset composite, determining a maximum temperature achieved by the thermoset composite, and determining an elapsed time that the actual temperature of the thermoset composite is greater than the threshold temperature. The methods further include ceasing the heating based, at least in part, on the maximum temperature of the TSC and the elapsed time. The systems include a heating assembly, a support mandrel, a thermoset composite, a temperature detector, and a controller programmed to perform the methods. 1. A method of curing a thermoset composite (TSC) to a target state of cure (SOC) , the method comprising:heating the TSC to greater than a threshold temperature;during the heating:(i) monitoring an actual temperature of the TSC;(ii) determining a maximum temperature achieved by the TSC; and(iii) determining an elapsed time that the actual temperature of the TSC is greater than the threshold temperature; andceasing the heating based, at least in part, on the maximum temperature of the TSC and the elapsed time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ceasing is based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on a relationship between the maximum temperature of the TSC and the elapsed time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further includes providing claim 1 , for the target SOC of the TSC claim 1 , a process correlation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the process correlation describes combinations of the elapsed time and the maximum temperature of the TSC that produce the target SOC.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one of:(i) a process correlation for a given target SOC differs from a process correlation for a different target SOC; and(ii) a process ...

TONER CONVEYANCE ROLLER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TONER CONVEYANCE ROLLER

A toner conveyance roller for an image forming apparatus including a toner image forming mechanism including a developing roller and the toner conveyance roller which is arranged opposite to the developing roller and used for supplying and scraping toner, wherein the toner conveyance roller has a roller part and a shaft part, the roller part includes a substantially cylindrical elastic layer composed of an elastic foaming body on a surface of the roller part, and a density of the elastic layer is higher in a longitudinal center part of the roller part than in both longitudinal end parts thereof, and a method for manufacturing the toner conveyance roller including a step of heat-pressing the crown-shaped elastic foaming body, and thereby, forming the elastic layer. 1. A toner conveyance roller for an image forming apparatus including a toner image forming mechanism including a developing roller and the toner conveyance roller which is arranged opposite to the developing roller and used for supplying and scraping toner , whereinthe toner conveyance roller has a roller part and a shaft part, the roller part includes a substantially cylindrical elastic layer composed of an elastic foaming body on a surface of the roller part, and a density of the elastic layer is higher in a longitudinal center part of the roller part than in both longitudinal end parts thereof.2. The toner conveyance roller according to claim 1 , wherein a density ratio (D/D) of a density (D) of the elastic layer in the longitudinal center part of the roller part relative to a density (D) of the elastic layer in both the longitudinal end parts thereof is within a range of 104 to 126%.3. The toner conveyance roller according to claim 2 , wherein the density (D) is an average density of the elastic layer in each 50 mm of both the longitudinal end parts of the roller part claim 2 , and the density (D) is an average density of the elastic layer in 50 mm of the longitudinal center part of the roller part.4. ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RAPID MANUFACTURING OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITES

Various implementations include a method of curing of thermoset resin. The method includes disposing one or more thermoset resin layers in a layup; disposing one or more heaters in the layup, wherein each of the one or more heaters includes two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes of each of the one or more heaters are couplable to an external electricity source when the one or more heaters are disposed in the layup; and providing enough electricity to the electrodes of each of the one or more heaters to cause the one or more heaters to heat the layup to fully cure the one or more thermoset resin layers to form a cured laminate. 1. A method of curing of thermoset resin , the method comprising:disposing one or more thermoset resin layers in a layup;disposing one or more heaters in the layup, wherein each of the one or more heaters includes two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes of each of the one or more heaters are couplable to an external electricity source when the one or more heaters are disposed in the layup; andproviding enough electricity to the electrodes of each of the one or more heaters to cause the one or more heaters to heat the layup to fully cure the one or more thermoset resin layers to form a cured laminate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the heaters is disposed in the layup before a first thermoset resin layer is disposed in the layup or after a last thermoset resin layer is disposed in the layup.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more thermoset resin layers includes a first thermoset resin layer and a second thermoset resin layer claim 1 , and one of the heaters is disposed in the layup between the first thermoset resin layer and the second thermoset resin layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the heaters is an integral part of the cured laminate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein heat from the one or more heaters is the only stimulus applied to the layup to cause curing of the one or more thermoset ...

METHOD OF SHAPING GREEN PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAME

A method of shaping a part in a green state obtained through powder injection molding, including placing a surface of the part in contact with a shaping surface of a setter with at least one section of the surface of the part not conforming to the shaping surface, and locally heating at least one area of each of the at least one section to deform the part until the at least one section conforms to the shaping surface. The part remains in the green state during the local heating. The part may be a heat shield panel for a gas turbine engine.

METHOD FOR MOLDING TAILORED COMPOSITES

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

STATE MONITORING METHOD AND STATE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THERMOSETTING RESIN

A state monitoring method for thermosetting resin includes, in a curing treatment of thermosetting resin, detecting a moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment; and determining a cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment based on the detected moisture content. It is possible to determine the cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin by detecting the moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment. 1. A state monitoring method for thermosetting resin , the method comprising:in a curing treatment of thermosetting resin,detecting a moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment; anddetermining a cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment based on the detected moisture content.2. A state monitoring method for thermosetting resin , the method comprising:in a curing treatment of thermosetting resin,a step of detecting a moisture content of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment; anda step of calculating a cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment based on the detected moisture content.3. The state monitoring method for thermosetting resin of claim 2 ,wherein the moisture content of the thermosetting resin is 0.03% to 0.05%.4. The state monitoring method for thermosetting resin of claim 3 ,wherein, in the curing treatment of the thermosetting resin, a glass transition temperature of the thermosetting resin is 120° C. or higher.5. A state monitoring system for thermosetting resin claim 3 , the system comprising:a detector that detects a moisture content of thermosetting resin during a curing treatment; anda calculator that calculates a cross-linking state of the thermosetting resin during the curing treatment based on the moisture content detected by the detector.6. The state monitoring system for thermosetting resin of claim 5 , the system further comprising:a storage unit that ...

APPARATUS FOR CURING A COMPOSITE PART LAYUP

A composite part layup is cured using a set of tools adapted to hold the layup and which include at least one tool face contacting the layup. Means are provided for heating the tool face to cure the part layup, and for selectively cooling sections of the tool face. 1. Apparatus for curing a composite part , comprising:a set of tools adapted to hold a composite part layup and including at least one tool face contacting the part layup;means for heating the tool face to cure the part layup; and,means coupled with each of the tools for selectively cooling individual sections of the tool face.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:means for sensing the temperature of the tool face within each of the sections; anda controller for selecting sections of the tool face to be cooled based on the sensed temperatures and for controlling the cooling means to cool the selected sections of the tool face.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of thermocouples coupled with the tool face respectively within the sections for sensing the temperature of the tool face in the section and for controlling the cooling means based in the sensed temperature.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for selectively cooling includes a plurality of nozzles adapted to be coupled with a source of a coolant fluid for directing the coolant fluid onto the tool face.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:each of the tools includes a plurality of laminations and the tool face includes a susceptor having a front side contacting the part layup and a backside connected to the laminations,the heating means includes a plurality of electrical induction coils for inductively heating the susceptors, andthe cooling means includes nozzles for directing coolant onto the backside of the susceptors.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cooling means further includes a plurality of electrically controlled valves for controlling the flow of the coolant to the nozzles.7. The ...

RUBBER VULCANIZER AND RUBBER VULCANIZING METHOD

A rubber vulcanizer includes: a pair of heat plates disposed to be opposed to each other in a prescribed direction and to be apart from each other in the prescribed direction; and one or more dies for rubber molding stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates. The rubber vulcanizer is able to realize either a state in which the dies of which the number is N are stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates, or a state in which the dies of which the number is (N+1) are stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates, where N is a natural number that satisfies at least a condition that 1≦N≦M, and M is a certain positive integer. 1. A rubber vulcanizer comprising:a pair of heat plates disposed to be opposed to each other in a prescribed direction and to be apart from each other in the prescribed direction; andone or more dies for rubber molding stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates, whereinthe rubber vulcanizer is able to realize either a state in which the dies of which the number is N are stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates, or a state in which the dies of which the number is (N+1) are stacked on each other in the prescribed direction between the heat plates, where N is a natural number that satisfies at least a condition that 1≦N≦M, and M is a certain positive integer.2. The rubber vulcanizer according to claim 1 , further comprising a partially-pressurizing device that pressurizes claim 1 , in the prescribed direction claim 1 , the dies that are stacked on each other in the prescribed direction and of which the number is smaller than a maximum number of the dies that are allowed to be stacked on each other in the prescribed direction during rubber vulcanization.3. The rubber vulcanizer according to claim 1 , wherein:the number of the dies is at least three;the at least three dies are stacked on each other in ...

DRILL SPRING DEVICE METHOD OF USE

An apparatus for restoring a tool for fabricating a part from a composite laminate material including a contact member which includes a contact surface, wherein the contact member is adapted to be positioned within a bore of a wall of the tool such that at least a portion of the contact surface of the contact member aligns with a surface of the wall. The apparatus further includes a resilient member positioned with respect to the contact member such that an opposing side to the contact surface of the contact member, is positioned between the contact surface and the resilient member. A method is included for restoring a tool for fabricating a part from a composite laminate material. 1. An apparatus for restoring a tool for fabricating a part from a composite laminate material , comprising:a contact member comprising a contact surface, wherein the contact member is adapted to be positioned within a bore of a wall of the tool such that at least a portion of the contact surface of the contact member aligns with a surface of the wall; anda resilient member is positioned with respect to the contact member such that an opposing side to the contact surface of the contact member is positioned between the contact surface and the resilient member.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contact member comprises a cylindrical shape with a central axis.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a first shaft member connected to the contact member wherein:the first shaft member is adapted to extend within the bore in a direction away from the contact member; andthe first shaft member comprises a cylindrical shape with a second central axis positioned aligned with the central axis of the contact member.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the contact member and the first shaft member are rotatably connected.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the contact member defines a second bore which extends from the opposing side of the contact member and the second bore extends in ...

POST ELECTRON BEAM CONDITIONING OF POLYMERIC MEDICAL DEVICES

Methods are disclosed for conditioning a polymeric stent after sterilization, and/or after crimping and before packaging, such that the properties of the polymeric stent fall within a narrower range of values. The stent is exposed to a controlled temperature at or above ambient for a period of time after radiation sterilization and/or after crimping and before sterilization. As a result, the polymeric stent properties, particularly radial strength and number-average molecular weight of the polymer of the polymeric stent, fall within a narrower range. 1. (canceled)2. A method for conditioning a polymeric stent , the method comprising:exposing a polymeric stent including a polymeric scaffolding to a controlled temperature greater than 28 deg C. for a duration of time of at least 30 minutes sufficient to reduce the radial strength of the polymeric stent by not less than 10%;wherein the polymeric scaffolding is made of a polymer derived from reaction of monomers including L-lactide, andwherein the polymeric stent has been crimped onto a delivery device, packaged, and sterilized prior to the exposure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the polymeric scaffolding is formed from a polymeric tube that has been deformed by the application of stress claim 2 , the deformation comprising radial expansion of the polymeric tube at a temperature greater than that of the glass transition temperature of the polymeric tube.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the polymeric scaffolding comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(L-lactide) claim 2 , poly(DL-lactide) claim 2 , poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) claim 2 , and all combinations thereof in all proportions.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the scaffolding is made of a random claim 2 , alternating claim 2 , or block copolymer of two or more of the group of .6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the exposure temperature is not higher than 20° C. below the glass transition temperature of the polymeric scaffolding.7. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAMMA RADIATION BASED STABILIZATION OF REPLICATED MIRROR STRUCTURES AT THE NANOMETER-SCALE

A system includes a curing assembly for low temperature curing and residual stress relief of material substrates. The curing assembly includes a first exposure chamber configured to expose the material substrate to UV radiation, and a second exposure chamber configured to expose the material substrate to Gamma radiation. In some embodiments, a mixing apparatus may mix nano-filler particles into the material substrate prior to exposure to Gamma radiation. The cure assembly may also include a control system for determining exposure dosages and exposure times based at least in part, on the material properties of the material substrate. 1. A curing assembly comprising:a first exposure chamber configured to:receive a composite article that includes a first substrate layer, a second substrate layer, and at least one material substrate layer that is configured to be positioned between the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer;identify at least one portion of the at least one material substrate layer for further processing; andexpose the at least one portion of the at least one material substrate layer to Gamma radiation such that a high cure state is achieved for the at least one material substrate layer, wherein a dosage level of the Gamma radiation is determined based, at least in part, on at least one composition of the at least one material substrate layer.2. The curing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second exposure chamber configured to expose the at least one portion of the at least one material substrate layer to ultra violet (UV) light such that at least a partial cure state is achieved for the at least one material substrate layer prior to exposure in said first exposure chamber claim 1 , wherein a dosage level of the UV light is based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on at least one composition of the at least one material substrate layer.3. The curing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a mixing apparatus configured to mix the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PART

In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a part includes placing a die mold and a part substance in a heating zone of a microwave heating apparatus, and subjecting the die to microwave radiation. The die mold supports at least a portion of the part substance and includes a first dopant, which has a greater microwave radiation heating susceptibility than the die mold. In another embodiment, a die mold material includes a plastic and a dopant, the dopant having a greater microwave radiation heating susceptibility than the plastic. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a part includes placing a part substance in a microwave radiation heating zone, and subjecting the part substance to microwave radiation to heat the dopant. The part substance includes a dopant, the dopant having a first microwave radiation heating susceptibility greater than a second microwave radiation heating susceptibility of the part substance. 1. A method of manufacturing a part , the method comprising:placing a die mold and a part substance in a heating zone of a microwave heating apparatus, the die mold supporting at least a portion of the part substance, the die mold including a first dopant, the first dopant having a greater microwave radiation heating susceptibility than the die mold; andsubjecting the die mold to microwave radiation to heat the first dopant.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying the first dopant to the die mold prior to placing the die mold and the part substance in the heating zone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first dopant is on a surface of the die mold.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first dopant is within a body of the die mold.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a second dopant to the part substance.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a percent by weight of the second dopant applied to the part substance differs from a percent by weight of the first dopant applied to the die mold.7. The method of claim 5 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE CONTROL OF TIRE CURING PRESS

A system for maintaining low pressure within a tire press bladder when the press is open and controlling pressure by using an orifice on the supply line side of the tire press bladder. The supply line runs from a high-pressure supply media to a tire press bladder. A three-way valve alternates in directing high pressure directly through the supply line and directing high pressure to an orifice. Simultaneously the pressure in the bladder is controlled by a regulating valve on the drain side piping. When the press is closed on a tire, the three-way valve supplies high pressure from the supply line directly to the tire press bladder. 1. A system of regulating pressure comprising:a supply line running from a high-pressure supply media to a tire press bladder;a secondary line running from the high-pressure supply media and to the tire press bladder, wherein the secondary line comprises an orifice; anda valve system configured to alternate in directing high pressure from the high-pressure supply media directly through the supply line and directing high pressure from the high-pressure supply media to the secondary line, whereinwhen a press is closed on a tire, the valve system supplies high pressure from the supply line directly to the tire press bladder, andwhen the press is opened, the valve system directs high pressure to the secondary line.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a drain line running from the tire press bladder.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the drain line comprises a main drain line and a secondary drain line running from the main drain line.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a two-way valve coupled to the main drain line beyond the secondary drain line claim 3 , and a regulating valve coupled to the secondary drain line.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the two-way valve is initially opened to exhaust pressure once a tire is cured and then the regulating valve maintains a low pressure within the tire press bladder when another ...

MEDICAL SYRINGE, GASKET TO BE USED FOR SYRINGE, AND GASKET PRODUCTION METHOD

A laminated gasket () to be used for a medical syringe is provided, which includes a main body () made of an elastic material, and a film () provided on a surface of the main body (). The gasket () has a circumferential surface portion () to be brought into contact with an inner peripheral surface () of a syringe barrel () of the syringe. The gasket () further includes a projection () provided on a surface portion of the film () present in the circumferential surface portion () as extending circumferentially of the gasket. The projection () has a height of not less than 15 μm and not greater than 55 μm and a width of not less than 30 μm and not greater than 75 μm. With this arrangement, the laminated gasket is excellent in sealability. 1. A gasket to be used for a medical syringe , the gasket comprising:a main body made of an elastic material; anda film provided on a surface of the main body;the gasket having a circumferential surface portion to be brought into contact with an inner peripheral surface of a syringe barrel of the syringe;the gasket further comprising a projection provided on a surface portion of the film present in the circumferential surface portion as extending circumferentially of the gasket.2. The gasket according to claim 1 , wherein the projection has a height of not less than 15 μm and not greater than 55 μm.3. The gasket according to claim 2 , wherein the projection has a width of not less than 30 μm and not greater than 75 μm.4. The gasket according to claim 3 , wherein the projection includes at least one annular projection extending circumferentially of the circumferential surface portion.5. The gasket according to claim 1 , wherein the film has a thickness of not less than 20 μm and not greater than 50 μm.6. A medical syringe comprising:a tubular syringe barrel;a plunger combined with the syringe barrel, and reciprocally movable in the syringe barrel; anda gasket attached to a distal end of the plunger;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', ...

VULCANIZING APPARATUS FOR RUBBER ARTICLE

The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article includes a mold to mold an unvulcanized rubber article, a holding body to hold the mold, a heating means to heat the holding body and an inhibition part. The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article vulcanizes the rubber article by heat transferred from the holding body to the mold. The inhibition part is formed in a part between the mold and the holding body so as to inhibit transfer of the heat from the holding body to the mold. 1. A vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article comprising a mold to mold an unvulcanized rubber article , a holding body to hold the mold and a heating means to heat the holding body , the rubber article being vulcanized by heat transferred from the holding body to the mold , the vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article comprising an inhibition part which is formed in a part between the mold and the holding body so as to inhibit transfer of the heat from the holding body to the mold.2. The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe inhibition part is made of a heat shielding material of lower thermal conductivity than that of the mold located between the mold and the holding body.3. The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe inhibition part is a hollow part which is formed between the mold and the holding body.4. The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the mold has a molding part to mold the rubber article while being in contact with the rubber article claim 1 , and a cavity formed between the inhibition part and the molding part.5. The vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article as set forth in claim 4 , whereinthe molding part has a convex part to form a concave part in the rubber article, and the cavity is formed in the convex part of the molding part.6. A vulcanizing apparatus for rubber article comprising a mold to mold an unvulcanized rubber article claim 4 , a holding body to hold ...

STATIC LIQUID INTERFACE PRODUCTION OF LENSES AND OTHER CONTOURED OBJECTS

An apparatus useful for rapidly producing at least one object having a contoured surface portion from a light-polymerizable resin is provided. The apparatus includes (a) a window containing an inhibitor of polymerization, on which window a coating of light polymerizable resin can be placed, with the inhibitor of polymerization forming a first dead zone of unpolymerizable resin in the light polymerizable resin; (b) a polymerizing light source operatively associated with the window and positioned for projecting polymerizing light through the window; (c) a controller operatively associated with said light source and configured to pattern and project said polymerizing light at a first light dosage sufficient to form the object in the resin under stationary conditions, while spatially modulating the first light dosage so that the first dead zone is spatially contoured in thickness, to produce a first contoured surface portion on each object, which first contoured surface portion is in contact with the first dead zone of unpolymerizable resin. 1. An apparatus useful for rapidly producing at least one object having a contoured surface portion from a light-polymerizable resin , said apparatus comprising:(a) a window containing an inhibitor of polymerization, on which window a coating of light polymerizable resin can be placed, with said inhibitor of polymerization forming a first dead zone of unpolymerizable resin in the light polymerizable resin;(b) a polymerizing light source operatively associated with said window and positioned for projecting polymerizing light through said window; and(c) a controller operatively associated with said light source and configured to pattern and project said polymerizing light at a first light dosage sufficient to form the object in the resin under stationary conditions, while spatially modulating the first light dosage so that the first dead zone is spatially contoured in thickness, to produce a first contoured surface portion on each ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DIMMING STRUCTURE, DIMMING STRUCTURE, BACKLIGHT MODULE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method for a light adjusting structure, a light adjusting structure, a backlight module and a display device. The manufacturing method includes: providing a light guide plate; forming a substrate having a plurality of micro structures; and placing the micro structures upside down on a light exit surface of the light guide plate; heating the light guide plate; adhering the tips of the micro structures to the light guide plate; cooling the light guide plate; and forming a first reflective layer on the side surface of each micro structure. 1. A manufacturing method for a light adjusting structure , comprising:providing a light guide plate;preparing a substrate with a plurality of micro structures;placing the micro structures upside down on a light exit surface of the light guide plate;heating the light guide plate;respectively adhering tips of the micro structures to the light guide plate;cooling the light guide plate; andforming a first reflective layer on a side surface of each of the micro structures.2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of preparing a substrate with a plurality of micro structures comprises:providing a base substrate;forming a photoresist master mold on the base substrate, and processing a surface of the photoresist master mold with a conduction treatment;taking the photoresist master mold after surface conduction treatment as an electroforming mold; andintegrally forming micro structures and a substrate that carries the micro structures with the electroforming mold.3. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of respectively adhering tips of the micro structures to the light guide plate comprises:pressing the substrate until the tip of each micro structure forms a surface contact with the light guide plate; orpressing the substrate until the tip of each micro structure is embedded into the light guide plate.4. The manufacturing method according ...

Method and Device for Monitoring a Vulcanization Process

A method for monitoring a vulcanization process of a vulcanization mixture contained in a tool may include using an emitter to emit ultrasonic waves toward a boundary surface between the vulcanization mixture and the tool, wherein boundary surface reflects at least part of the ultrasonic waves. The vulcanization process may be monitored as a function of at least part of the emitted ultrasonic waves reflected by the boundary surface, wherein the ultrasonic waves include at least transverse waves generated by the emitter. 1. A method for monitoring a vulcanization process of a vulcanization mixture accommodated in a tool , the method comprising:using an emitting device, to emit ultrasonic waves toward a boundary surface between the vulcanization mixture and the tool,the boundary surface reflecting at least a part of the ultrasonic waves,monitoring the vulcanization process based on at least a part of the emitted ultrasonic waves reflected at the boundary surface,wherein the ultrasonic waves comprise at least transverse waves generated by the emitting device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transverse waves are generated by the emitting device before the reflection of the ultrasonic waves by the boundary surface.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising emitting the transverse waves by at least one ultrasonic emitter of the emitting device.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising emitting longitudinal waves by at least one ultrasonic emitter of the emitting device toward at least one reflection element of the emitting device claim 1 ,wherein the reflection element transforms at least a part of the longitudinal waves into the transverse waves.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising using at least one further reflection element to reflect at least a part of the ultrasonic waves reflected by the boundary surface back to the boundary surface.6. The method of claim 5 , comprising receiving claim 5 , by at least one receiving element claim 5 , at least a part of the ultrasonic ...

MODULAR PORTABLE ACCELERATED CURE SYSTEM

A modular accelerated cure system, for which the modules are of a size and weight to each be easily portable by one person, may be configured to fit a variety of parts, e.g., carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components, such as found in the manufacture of composite aerospace structures. The system may be used to accelerate the cure of materials that allow elevated temperature cures, e.g., sealants, primers, coatings, paints, adhesives, and protective coatings, by increasing the ambient temperature surrounding a part, or a portion of the part, within each module in a controlled manner. The system is modular in that a number of modules may be fitted together to operate in unison and also may be adapted to fit parts of a variety of contours, shapes, and sizes. Temperature within each module may be controlled using a heat controller that receives a temperature indication from each module. 1. A system comprising:at least one heating module configured to maintain contact with a work piece and form a chamber that provides a heat transfer to the work piece;a heating element disposed in the chamber;a temperature sensor disposed in the chamber; anda controller connected to supply power to the heating element, wherein the controller is connected to receive an electrical signal from the temperature sensor, and the controller is configured to adjust the power supplied to the heating element based on the signal received from the temperature sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heating module further comprises:a housing configured to form the chamber partially surrounding a portion of the work piece wherein:the heat transfer occurs from the heating element to the work piece.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heating module further comprises:a housing configured to form a chamber partially surrounding a portion of the work piece wherein:the housing has an edge comprising a flexible portion; andthe flexible portion is configured to conform the edge to a portion of ...

METHOD OF RECYCLING HEAT

This disclosure provides a method of recycling heat during operation of a plant in which equipment for processing at least two different materials is co-located. The method comprises a first process for processing a first material and a second process for processing a second material. The second material has a melting point that is less than a melting point of the first material. During the first process, the first material is subjected to a first melting process and then subjected to a first cooling process that includes solidification of the first material. During the second process, the second material is subjected to a second melting process and then subjected to a second cooling process that includes solidification of the second material. The method comprises recovering heat from the first cooling process and using at least some of the heat as a heat source for the second melting process. 1. A method of recycling heat during operation of a plant in which equipment for processing at least two different materials is co-located , the method comprising:(a) a first process which processes a first material having a first melting point, wherein, during the first process, the first material is subjected to a first melting process and then subjected to a first cooling process that includes solidification of the first material;(b) a second process which processes a second material having a second melting point, wherein the second melting point is less than the first melting point and, during the second process, the second material is subjected to a second melting process and then subjected to a second cooling process that includes solidification of the second material; and,(c) recovering heat from the first cooling process and using at least some of the heat as a heat source for the second melting process.2. The method of wherein the heat recovered from the first cooling process comprises heat recovered during the solidification of the first material.3. The method of ...

Thermo-rheological fluid valve for resin infusion

A resin flow-controlling apparatus for infusing composite reinforcement material with resin. The resin flow-controlling apparatus may have at least one viscosity valve to speed, slow, allow, or deny resin flow through the viscosity valve to the composite reinforcement material depending on the temperature of the viscosity valve. The viscosity valve may fluidly couple a resin reservoir with an enclosed chamber in which the composite reinforcement material resides. The viscosity valve may be thermally coupled with heating and/or cooling elements selectively variable between at least two different temperatures to affect viscosity of the resin and control resin flow from the resin reservoir into the composite reinforcement material. A vacuum port at an opposite end of the composite reinforcement material from the viscosity valve may fluidly couple with the enclosed chamber and a vacuum source may pull atmosphere and/or resin from the enclosed chamber and/or the resin reservoir.

PHASE SEPARATION OBSERVATION METHOD, PHASE SEPARATION OBSERVATION APPARATUS, ANNEALING APPARATUS, AND PRODUCING METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE

A phase separation observation method according to one embodiment includes determining a progress degree of phase separation of a self-assembly material layer. The progress degree is determined based on the birefringence amount of an observation object. The observation object includes a substrate, and a self-assembly material layer formed on the substrate. 1. A phase separation observation method comprising determining a progress degree of phase separation of a self-assembly material layer based on a birefringence amount of an observation object including a substrate , and the self-assembly material layer formed on the substrate.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising measuring the birefringence amount.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the self-assembly material layer contains a block copolymer having a birefringence property.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the measurement of the birefringence amount is performed using an optical heterodyne interferometry.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination of the progress degree is performed during or after a phase separation process of the observation object.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising calculating the birefringence amount of the self-assembly material layer based on a birefringence amount of the observation object and a birefringence amount of the substrate claim 1 , wherein the determination of the progress degree is performed based on the birefringence amount of the self-assembly material layer.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising determining a size of a guide pattern formed on the substrate claim 1 , based on a pitch of a phase separation pattern of a self-assembly material that forms the self-assembly material layer claim 1 , and the birefringence amount of the observation object.8. A phase separation observation apparatus comprising determiner to determine a progress degree of phase separation of a self-assembly ...

Heater System for Fiber Placement Machine

Closed-loop systems and methods for controlling the temperature at the compaction point as an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine is placing material over complex surface features at varying speeds. The closed-loop system starts with multiple infrared temperature sensors directed at the layup surface in front of the compaction roller and also at the new layup surface behind the compaction roller. These sensors supply direct temperature readings to a control computer, which also receives speed data and a listing of active tows from the AFP machine and is also programmed with the number of plies in the current layup. In accordance with one embodiment, the heater control system uses a proportional-integral-derivative loop to control the temperature at the compaction point (e.g., at the interface of the compaction roller and a newly laid tow) and regulate the heater power to achieve the desired temperature. 1. An automated fiber placement machine comprising:a head comprising a compaction roller;a heater mounted forward of the compaction roller;a first temperature sensor directed at a first measurement spot located either forward of the compaction roller and aft of the heater or aft of the compaction roller, wherein the first temperature sensor, when operative, outputs first temperature data when the compaction roller is in contact with a substrate;a non-transitory tangible computer-readable storage medium storing computer code representing a thermal model that is configured to infer an estimated compaction point temperature of the substrate under the compaction roller based at least in part on temperature data output by one or more temperature sensors; anda computing system configured to perform the following operations:using the thermal model to calculate an amount of electrical power to be supplied to the heater as a function of at least the first temperature data output by the first temperature sensor; andoutputting heater power control signals representing the ...

LAMINATE MATERIALS WITH EMBEDDED HEAT-GENERATING MULTI-COMPARTMENT MICROCAPSULES

A composite material incorporates multi-compartment microcapsules that produce heat when subject to a stimulus such as a compressive force or a magnetic field. The stimulus ruptures an isolating structure within the multi-compartment microcapsule, allowing reactants within the multi-compartment microcapsule to produce heat from an exothermic reaction. In some embodiments, the composite material is a laminate used in the manufacture of multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) and provides heat during the curing process of the multi-layer PCBs to ensure a consistent thermal gradient in the multi-layer product. 1. An article of manufacture comprising:a composite material; and a first shell encapsulating a first reactant; and', 'a second shell encapsulating a second reactant, wherein the first shell encapsulates the second shell, and wherein the first shell is configured to remain intact in response to a stimulus strong enough to rupture the second shell., 'a multi-compartment microcapsule incorporated into the composite material, the multi-compartment microcapsule including2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the composite material comprises one or more of: a pre-preg material claim 1 , a sealant claim 1 , an adhesive claim 1 , an epoxy resin claim 1 , a thermal interface material claim 1 , a coating claim 1 , a paint claim 1 , and a varnish.3. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first reactant comprises one or more of a metal and a reducing agent.4. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the first reactant comprises one or more of a catalyst claim 1 , ferric nitrate claim 1 , and sodium iodide.5. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the second reactant comprises one or more of an oxidizing agent claim 1 , water claim 1 , and hydrogen peroxide.6. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the stimulus includes a compressive force in a range of 450-600 psi.7. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein a ...

GUIDED WAVE-BASED SYSTEM FOR CURE MONITORING OF COMPOSITES USING PIEZOELECTRIC DISCS AND FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS/PHASE-SHIFTED BRAGG GRATINGS

System and method for in-process cure monitoring of a material utilizes one or more sensors such as fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) or phase-shifted FBGs (PS-FBGs) and at least one optical line fiber connected to the sensor(s). The sensor(s) and the optical line may be embedded in the material prior to curing the material may comprise a fiber reinforced polymer. Waves are excited into the material during curing thereof to form guided waves that propagate through the material. At least one wave metric of the guided waves is measured utilizing the sensor(s). 1. A method of in-process cure monitoring of a material , the method comprising;embedding at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGS) and phase-shifted FBGS (PS-FBGS) at a first location, and at least one optical line that is operatively connected to the into a material to be cured;exciting waves into the material during curing of the material at a second location that is spaced apart from the first location to form guided waves that propagate through material from the second location to the first location;causing light to propagate through the optical line; andmeasuring at least one wave metric of the guided waves at the first location utilizing the sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a plurality of sensors.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising utilizing the at least one measured wave metric to determine information for at least one ofa phase transition of the material; anda material property of the material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a time of arrival of the guided waves at the second location; and', 'an amplitude of the guided wave at the second location., 'measuring the at least one wave metric includes measuring at least one of'}5. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingmeasuring at least one wave metric of the material at a third location that is spaced apart from the first location and the second location; ...

METHOD FOR HEATING A CONTAINER BLANK, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE OUTER WALL OF WHICH IS LOW, AND UNIT FOR HEATING BLANKS

Method of heating a blank () of plastic material for the manufacture of a hollow body by forming from the blank (), which comprises the operations consisting of: 1. Method of heating a blank of plastic material for the manufacture of a hollow body by forming from the blank , which comprises:inserting the blank into an oven provided with sources of monochromatic or pseudo-monochromatic electromagnetic radiation emitting in the infrared range;exposing the blank to the radiation from the sources, adjusted to a predetermined emission power for a predetermined exposure time;{'sub': 'ext', 'measuring a temperature (T) on an outer wall of the blank;'}{'sub': ext', 'g', 'g', 'g, 'b': '7', 'adjusting the exposure time and/or the emission power so that said temperature T, measured at an exit from the oven [sic: ()], does not fall between Tand 1.8·T, where Tis the glass transition temperature of the material.'}2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the temperature measurement is a localized measurement.3. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the temperature measurement comprises establishing a thermal profile of the outer wall of the blank by means of a thermal imaging camera.4. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the variation of the exposure time is accomplished by turning off certain sources claim 1 , or by turning off groups of sources.5. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the variation of the exposure time is accomplished by varying the speed of travel of the blank in the oven.6. Computer program product intended to be stored in memory of a processing unit and/or stored on a storage medium readable by a reader of a processing unit claim 1 , comprising instructions for the implementation of the operations of a method according to .8. Heating unit according to claim 7 , characterized in that the sources of electromagnetic radiation are lasers.9. Heating unit according to claim 8 , characterized in that the ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME FROM SUBSTANTIALLY UNSORTED WASTE

A composite material having thermoplastic properties and comprising organic matter and optionally one or both of inorganic matter and plastic with unique characteristics is provided. Such a composite material may be prepared from waste such as domestic waste. For preparation of the composite material, waste is dried, optionally particulated. The dried and optionally particulated waste material is then heated, while mixing under shear forces. The composite material is processed to obtain useful articles. 140.-. (canceled)41. A method of processing waste material , comprising:drying and optionally particulating substantially unsorted waste material that comprises organic matter and optionally plastic matter to obtain dried and optionally particulate waste material; andheating while mixing the dried and optionally particulate waste material to a temperature of at least about 100° C. under shear forces to thereby obtain a composite material with thermoplastic properties.42. The method of claim 41 , wherein the temperature is in the range of about 140° C. and about 230° C.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein the temperature is in the range of 180° C. to 220° C.44. The method of claim 42 , wherein said heating while mixing under shear forces is within an extruder.45. The method of claim 41 , wherein said substantially unsorted waste comprises organic matter in the range of about 10% to about 90%.46. The method of claim 41 , wherein said substantially unsorted waste comprises up to 40% plastic matter.47. The method of claim 41 , wherein said substantially unsorted waste comprises plastic matter in the range of about 0-30% claim 41 , organic matter in the range of about 10-70% claim 41 , and inorganic matter in the range of about 0-70%.48. A method for manufacturing an article from waste material comprising:drying and optionally particulating substantially unsorted waste that comprises organic matter and optionally plastic matter to obtain dried and optionally particulate ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING ARTIFICIAL GLASS SURFACE

The present invention provides a method for preparing an artificial glass surface, which includes the following steps: step A: mixing a glass material and a silane coupling agent to obtain an initial glass material mixture. Step B: heating a silicone resin, mixing with the initial glass material mixture thoroughly to obtain a secondary glass material wrapper. Step C: adding an unsaturated polyester resin, a curing agent, a filler pigment, and a quartz material to obtain a glass surface premade material. Step D: pressing the glass surface premade material, curing to obtain the artificial glass surface. In this invention, the quality of the product is maintained at a high level, mineral resources are conserved, and production cost is lowered. 1. A method for preparing an artificial glass surface , characterized in that it includes the following steps:Step A: adding 40-70 parts of a glass material and 1-3 parts of a silane coupling agent into a trough, stirring and mixing thoroughly to obtain an initial glass material mixture;Step B: heating 5-15 parts of a silicone resin to 30-50 ° C., then adding the silicone resin into the trough; stirring and mixing the silicone resin with the initial glass material mixture thoroughly to obtain a secondary glass material wrapper;Step C: adding 8-15 parts of an unsaturated polyester resin, 1-3 parts of a curing agent, 3-8 parts of a filler pigment, and 0-30 parts of a quartz material to the secondary glass material wrapper in the trough; stifling and mixing thoroughly to obtain a glass surface premade material;Step D: placing the glass surface premade material in a mold frame, pressing to form a pre-fired surface; curing the pre-fired surface in a curing oven to obtain the artificial glass surface.2. The method for preparing an artificial glass surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the stifling and mixing of step A involve stifling at a low speed for 1-2 minutes with a mixer operating at 10-20 Hz.3. The method for ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURING A RUBBER LIKE ARTICLE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Particular embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatus for molding and/or curing an article. Particular embodiments of such methods include positioning a mold core centrally within mold outer portion to form an annular mold cavity between the mold outer portion and the mold core, the core including an outer ring having an outer surface for engaging the annular article, the outer ring being formed of a material capable of expanding and contracting with changes in temperature. Such methods also include heating the mold outer ring, cooling the core outer ring subsequent to the step of heating, whereby the core outer ring contracts relative to the article, and removing the article from the core outer ring. 1. A method of molding and/or curing an annular article from a mold , the method comprising the steps of:positioning a mold core centrally within a mold outer portion to form an annular mold cavity between the mold outer portion and the mold core, the mold core including an outer ring having an outer surface for engaging the annular article, the outer ring being formed of a material capable of expanding and contracting with changes in temperature;heating the outer ring;cooling the outer ring subsequent to the step of heating, whereby the outer ring contracts relative to the article; and,removing the article from the core outer ring.2. The method of further comprising the step of placing the mold core on an exposed surface in sliding relation thereto before cooling so that as the outer ring contracts claim 1 , a substantially uniform gap is created between the mold core and article.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mold core further includes:an inner member positioned centrally within the outer ring, the inner member being positioned in spaced relation to the inner surface of the outer ring; and,a plurality of translation members extending radially relative to the outer ring, and between the outer ring and the inner member, the translation members ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC ENCODER

Provided is a method for a magnetic encoder having a magnetic body comprised of a magnetic rubber molded article, comprising a mixing step of mixing and then kneading a nitrile rubber (A), a ferrite magnetic powder (B) and a vulcanizing agent (C) to provide a magnetic rubber composition; and a molding step of molding and vulcanizing the magnetic rubber composition in a mold to which a magnetic field is applied to provide the magnetic rubber molded article, wherein a content of the ferrite magnetic powder (B) is 700 to 1500 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the nitrile rubber (A); and a compressed density of the ferrite magnetic powder (B) is 3.5 g/cmor more. According to this method, a magnetic encoder having a magnetic body with high coercivity and residual magnetic flux density can be produced by vulcanizing a magnetic rubber composition having favorable moldability. 1. A method for manufacturing a magnetic encoder having a magnetic body comprised of a magnetic rubber molded article , comprisinga mixing step of mixing and then kneading a nitrile rubber (A), a ferrite magnetic powder (B) and a vulcanizing agent (C) to provide a magnetic rubber composition; anda molding step of molding and vulcanizing the magnetic rubber composition in a mold to which a magnetic field is applied to provide the magnetic rubber molded article,wherein a content of the ferrite magnetic powder (B) is 700 to 1500 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the nitrile rubber (A); and{'sup': '3', 'a compressed density of the ferrite magnetic powder (B) is 3.5 g/cmor more.'}2. The method for manufacturing a magnetic encoder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ferrite magnetic powder (B) has a particle size distribution with a plurality of peaks.3. The method for manufacturing a magnetic encoder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ferrite magnetic powder (B) is an anisotropic magnetic powder.4. The method for manufacturing a magnetic encoder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ...

CURING COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING LATENT-CURE RESINS

The invention relates to a method for curing of a composite material. The method involves applying heat to only a first region of said composite material, such that said first region is heated to a temperature above the cure onset temperature of said curable resin, thus initiating curing of said curable resin in said first region; and maintaining the composite material in an insulated state, such that the curing of said curable resin spreads to regions of the composite material outside of said first region. 1. A method for curing of a composite material , said method comprising:a. providing a composite material comprising at least one layer of fibrous material and curable resin;b. applying heat to at least one first region of said composite material, such that said first region is heated to a temperature above the cure onset temperature of said curable resin, thus curing said curable resin in said first region;c. maintaining the composite material in an insulated state, such that the heat from the exothermic curing reaction in said first region acts to heat at least one uncured second region of the composite material to a temperature above the cure onset temperature of said curable resin in said at least one second region, such that the curing of said curable resin spreads from cured to uncured regions of the composite material at a temperature above the cure onset temperature.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composite material is a composite laminate comprising at least two layers of fibrous material.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composite material is maintained in adiabatic conditions during step (c).4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the curing of the curable resin spreads from said first region across the entirety of the composite material.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composite material is pre-heated to a temperature above ambient temperature claim 1 , yet below the cure onset temperature of the ...

TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND KNEADING MACHINE

A hopper charged with a powder material, a screw arranged below the hopper and exposed at a supply port formed at the bottom of the hopper, and a rolling element in contact with the screw at the supply port are provided. The rolling element is larger than a space between end portions of the supply port and a screw groove of the screw. 1. A transporting device comprising:a hopper charged with a powder material;a screw arranged below the hopper and exposed at a supply port formed at a bottom of the hopper; anda rolling element in contact with the screw at the supply port, whereinthe rolling element is larger than a space between an end portion of the supply port and a groove of the screw.2. The transporting device according to claim 1 , whereina minimum length of the rolling element in a radial direction is greater than a distance between the end portion of the supply port and the groove of the screw.3. The transporting device according to claim 1 , whereina maximum length of the rolling element is less than a pitch of the screw.4. The transporting device according to claim 1 , whereina maximum length of the rolling element is less than a maximum opening width of the supply port.5. The transporting device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a casing accommodating the screw, the casing in communication with the hopper through the supply port, whereina minimum length of the rolling element in a radial direction is greater than a distance between an inner wall of the casing and the groove of the screw.6. The transporting device according to claim 1 , whereina surface of the rolling element is softer than a surface of the screw.7. The transporting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe rolling element is formed of the powder material.8. A kneading machine for kneading by transporting a powder material by using a transporting device claim 1 , the kneading machine comprising the transporting device including:a hopper charged with the powder material,a screw arranged ...

Heater System for Fiber Placement Machine

Closed-loop systems and methods for controlling the temperature at the compaction point as an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine is placing material over complex surface features at varying speeds. The closed-loop system starts with multiple infrared temperature sensors directed at the layup surface in front of the compaction roller and also at the new layup surface behind the compaction roller. These sensors supply direct temperature readings to a control computer, which also receives speed data and a listing of active tows from the AFP machine and is also programmed with the number of plies in the current layup. In accordance with one embodiment, the heater control system uses a proportional-integral-derivative loop to control the temperature at the compaction point (e.g., at the interface of the compaction roller and a newly laid tow) and regulate the heater power to achieve the desired temperature. 1. An automated fiber placement machine comprising:a head comprising a compaction roller;a tool disposed to form a compaction zone between the tool and the compaction roller;a heater mounted forward of the compaction roller for heating a substrate on the tool;a first temperature sensor directed at a first measurement spot on the substrate located either forward of the compaction roller and aft of the heater or aft of the compaction roller, wherein the first temperature sensor, when operative, outputs first temperature data when the compaction roller is in contact with the substrate;a non-transitory tangible computer-readable storage medium storing computer code representing a thermal model that is configured to estimate an estimated compaction point temperature of the substrate under the compaction roller based at least in part on the first temperature data output by the first temperature sensor and a speed at which the head is moving; anda computing system configured to perform operations comprising:using the thermal model to calculate an amount of electrical ...

LAMINATE RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING OF FIBROUS PREFORMS USING PARTICLE FILLED RESIN SYSTEMS

A process for manufacturing a ceramic matrix composite component, said process comprising inserting at least one fibrous sheet into a resin transfer molding system. The process includes wetting the at least one (dry or partially wetted) fibrous sheet with a neat first pre-ceramic polymer resin. The process includes injecting a second pre-ceramic polymer resin including a filler material into at least one fibrous sheet and curing the pre-ceramic polymer resin. 1. A resin transfer molding system comprising:a tool having an upper surface;a cover plate coupled with said tool proximate said upper surface;an inner cavity formed between said tool and said cover plate;a vacuum pump fluidly coupled to said inner cavity; anda pump fluidly coupled to said inner cavity and configured to pump a first neat resin and a second filled resin into said inner cavity.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said pump is fluidly coupled to a first resin source and a second resin source.3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an intensifier located in said inner cavity and thermally coupled to said tool;a thermal energy subsystem thermally coupled to said tool.4. The system according to claim 3 , further comprising:a seal coupled between said cover plate and said tool and configured to fluidly seal said inner cavity.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said first resin comprises a pre-ceramic polymer resin selected from the group consisting of polycarbosilanes and polysilazanes.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said second resin comprises a pre-ceramic polymer resin and filler material selected from the group consisting of alpha and beta SiC and B4C.7. A process for manufacturing a laminate ceramic composite component claim 1 , said process comprising:inserting at least one fibrous sheet into a resin transfer molding system;wetting said at least one fibrous sheet with a neat first pre-ceramic polymer resin;performing a post injection hold configured ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STEERING WHEEL COVER

A manufacturing method for manufacturing a steering wheel cover is provided. At least one silicone rubber bar is provided. Two ends of the hollow silicone rubber bar are connected to form a close loop, wherein liquid silicone rubber is applied to a junction of the silicone rubber bar. Then, the hollow silicone rubber bar and the liquid silicone rubber are vulcanized to form the steering wheel cover. Therefore, the efficiency of producing the steering wheel cover is improved and the production costs are reduced. 1. A manufacturing method for manufacturing a steering wheel cover , the manufacturing method comprising:providing at least one first silicone rubber bar;connecting ends of the at least one first silicone rubber bar to form a close loop, wherein liquid silicone rubber is applied to a junction of the at least one silicone rubber bar; andvulcanizing the at least one first silicone rubber bar and the liquid silicone rubber to form the steering wheel cover.2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first silicone rubber bar and the liquid silicone rubber are the same material.3. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , further comprising:adding a vulcanizing agent to the liquid silicone rubber or solid silicone rubber;rolling the solid silicone rubber or stirring the liquid silicone rubber to disperse the vulcanizing agent uniformly;extruding a second silicone rubber bar;baking the silicone rubber bar in a drying tunnel; andcutting the second silicone rubber bar to form the at least one first silicone rubber bar. This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 102137535, filed on Oct. 17, 2013. The entirety of the above-mentioned patent application is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a manufacturing method for manufacturing a steering wheel cover.2. Description of Related ArtIn recent year, ...

FIBER BASED SENSOR AND THE FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention provides a fiber base sensor and the fabricating method thereof. More specifically, one of the main goals of the present invention is to solve the problem existing in the prior art of the failure of forming a plurality of nano-particles on the surface of the fiber base sensor evenly by utilizing self-assembly process with the nano-imprint process. Furthermore, the another goal of the present invention is to provide detail parameters required in the said nano-imprinting process for avoiding the efficiency drop caused by over-embedding the nano-particles into the fiber based sensor. 1. A fiber based sensor fabricating method , comprising the following steps of:preparing a mold, a work surface of the mold having a nano-particles layer, wherein the nano-particles layer is formed on the work surface through a self-assembly process;preparing a work table;preparing a fiber material, comprising a substratum and a polymeric material layer disposed on the surface;putting the fiber material on the work table;adjusting the temperature of the mold to an operational temperature;adjusting the distance between the mold and work table for allowing the nano-particles layer to be contacted with the upper surface of the fiber material under a predetermined pressure;cooling the mold and the fiber material; andadjusting the distance between the mold and work table to keep the mold away from the work table for transferring the nano-particles layer to the polymeric material layer of the fiber material for the fabrication of the fiber base sensor.2. The fiber based sensor fabricating method of claim 1 , wherein the mold is quartz substrate claim 1 , silicon substrate or glass substrate claim 1 , and the fiber material is a paper fiber or a fabric fiber.3. The fiber based sensor fabricating method of claim 1 , wherein the nano-particles layer comprises a plurality of nano-gold particles.4. The fiber based sensor fabricating method of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of ...

COMBINATION BOND CONSISTING OF A PERMANENT LOAD-BEARING BOND AND A TEMPORARY BOND FOR FACILITATING AND ACCELERATING MANUFACTURE

A method for adhesively bonding a first component to a second component, the two components being bonded, for preliminary fixing, with a first adhesive to form a first adhesive bond, and the two components being bonded, for producing an elastic second adhesive bond, with a second adhesive. The first adhesive bond after the second adhesive bond has been cured is stressed in such a way that it is destroyed so the second adhesive bond is elastically deformable unhindered by the first adhesive bond. An assembly produced in such a way is also described. 1. A method for adhesively bonding a first component to a second component , the first component and the second component being bonded , for preliminary fixing , with a first adhesive to form a first adhesive bond , and the first component and the second component being bonded , for producing an elastic second adhesive bond , with a second adhesive , where the first adhesive bond after the second adhesive bond has been cured is stressed in such a way that it is destroyed , and so the second adhesive bond is elastically deformable unhindered by the first adhesive bond.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the stressing is chemical claim 1 , thermal and/or mechanical.3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first adhesive and the second adhesive are selected such that the first adhesive bond has a shorter cure time than the second adhesive bond.4. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first adhesive bond has a lower strength than the second adhesive bond.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first adhesive comprises cyanoacrylate.6. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second adhesive comprises PU.7. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that adhesive bond has a cure time in the range from 1 second to three hours.8. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second adhesive bond has ...

INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA SOURCE

Embodiments of methods and apparatus for plasma processing are provided herein. In some embodiments, an inductively coupled plasma apparatus may include a bottom wall comprising a hub and a ring coupled to the hub by a capacitor, wherein the hub and the ring are each electrically conductive, and where the hub has a central opening aligned with a central axis of the inductively coupled plasma apparatus; a top wall spaced apart from and above the bottom wall, wherein the top wall has a central opening aligned with the central axis, and wherein the tope wall is electrically conductive; a sidewall electrically connecting the ring to the top wall; and a tube electrically connecting the hub to the top wall, the tube having a central opening aligned with the central axis. 1. An inductively coupled plasma apparatus , comprising:a bottom wall comprising a hub and a ring coupled to the hub by a capacitor, wherein the hub and the ring are each electrically conductive, and where the hub has a central opening aligned with a central axis of the inductively coupled plasma apparatus;a top wall spaced apart from and above the bottom wall, wherein the top wall has a central opening aligned with the central axis, and wherein the top wall is electrically conductive;a sidewall electrically connecting the ring to the top wall; anda tube electrically connecting the hub to the top wall, the tube having a central opening aligned with the central axis.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hub comprises a plurality of radially outwardly directed spokes.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ring comprises a plurality of radially inwardly directed spokes.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hub comprises a plurality of radially outwardly directed spokes and the ring comprises a corresponding plurality of radially inwardly directed spokes that are aligned with the plurality of radially outwardly directed spokes claim 1 , and wherein the capacitor comprises a plurality of capacitors ...

SEAL CARVING APPARATUS AND THERMAL CARVING MACHINE

Dot pattern perforations predetermined according to a type (kind and carving size) of a workpiece are formed in a part of a body of an attachment where the workpiece is to be set. A seal carving apparatus detects the dot pattern of the mounted attachment by means of photosensors to identify the type of the workpiece. This makes it possible to check consistency between type information on the workpiece input by a customer and type information identified from the dot pattern to prevent mismounting of the attachment or an erroneous carving operation. 1. A seal carving apparatus comprising:a thermal head having a plurality of heat generating elements disposed in a line;a dedicated attachment where a workpiece on which a seal is intended to be formed is set;loading means that moves the workpiece set on the attachment and the thermal head in relative to each other with the workpiece being in abutment with the attachment; andcontrol means that selectively and thermally drives individual heat generating elements of the thermal head while controlling the relative movement performed by the loading means to perform a carving process of forming a seal on the workpiece,wherein dot pattern perforations predetermined according to a type of the workpiece to be set are formed in a part of a body of the attachment.2. The seal carving apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising reading means that reads the dot pattern perforations formed in the attachment at a position where the attachment is mounted.3. The seal carving apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe reading means is a photosensor that reads the dot pattern perforations by means of transmission or reflection of light.4. The seal carving apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control means is communicatively connected with a terminal device operable by a user, and performs a process of examining consistency between information on the type of the workpiece input to the terminal device by the user and information on the ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMPONENTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR A SNOWBOARD BINDING

A method for providing at least one component of a snowboard binding, comprising the steps consisting in: 18.-. (canceled)9. A method for providing at least one component of a snowboard binding , comprising the steps of:using a material of the SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) type, constituted by discontinuous fibers of carbon or glass or hybrid, arranged randomly and interposed between two layers of polymeric resin;arranging said material in a mold for a step of pressure molding by means of metallic mold parts;performing the pressure molding step at a temperature and a pressure that are higher than the ambient values, with a low or high flow of material to fill the cavity of the mold;extracting the component from the mold.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein said pressure molding step is performed at a temperature comprised between 100 and 250 C.11. The method according to claim 9 , wherein said pressure molding step is performed at a pressure comprised between 6 and 100 bars.12. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the hardening time of said material within said mold is comprised between 1 and 15 minutes.13. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the snowboard binding component is made of a material in sheet form that is constituted by short fibers of carbon claim 9 , glass or hybrid arranged between two layers of polymeric resin. The present invention relates to a method for providing components of a snowboard binding made of composite material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method adapted to be used to provide at least one component of a snowboard binding, including the base, base plate, heel cup, rear spoiler and other smaller components, such as the pumping levers or other fixing or closure levers, always related to snowboard bindings.As is known, snowboard bindings are made of several materials, for example aluminum, although currently they are no longer widespread, or injection-molded plastics, both monolithic and composite (with ...

WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A method for manufacturing a workpiece, capable of greatly reducing a heating time is provided. A workpiece manufacturing system according to an embodiment includes a heating apparatus configured to heat a workpiece containing, as its material, a carbon fiber reinforced plastic containing a carbon fiber and a resin. The heating apparatus includes a steam heating unit configured to heat at least a part of the workpiece including its surface to a temperature higher than a softening temperature of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic by bringing superheated steam into contact with the surface of the workpiece, and a heat-transfer member configured to be inserted into the part of the workpiece including the surface whose temperature has reached the softening temperature and thereby directly heat an inside of the workpiece. 1. A workpiece manufacturing system comprising a heating apparatus configured to heat a workpiece containing a carbon fiber reinforced plastic containing a carbon fiber and a resin as its material , whereinthe heating apparatus comprises:a steam heating unit configured to heat at least a part of the workpiece including its surface to a temperature higher than a softening temperature of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic by bringing superheated steam into contact with the surface of the workpiece; anda heat-transfer member configured to be inserted into the part of the workpiece including the surface whose temperature has reached the softening temperature and thereby directly heat an inside of the workpiece.2. The workpiece manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-transfer member comprises a superheated-steam nozzle configured to spout out the superheated steam.3. The workpiece manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-transfer member comprises a heater.4. The workpiece manufacturing system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a thermometer configured to measure a surface temperature of the workpiece;a ...

ANTIMICROBIAL CABLE TIE

Cable ties including an antimicrobial component and optionally a detectable component are disclosed. More particularly, cable ties including a composition having a base plastic, an antimicrobial additive and optionally a detectable additive selected from a detectable metal additive, an X-ray detectable additive and combinations thereof as well as methods of making the same are disclosed. Also, cable ties including an antimicrobial metallic barb and a composition having a base plastic and optionally an antimicrobial additive and/or a detectable additive selected from a detectable metal additive, an X-ray detectable additive and combinations thereof are disclosed. 1. A cable tie comprising a composition wherein the composition comprises a base plastic and an antimicrobial additive.2. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the base plastic is polyamide claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , poly(ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) claim 1 , polyetheretherketone claim 1 , poly(ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene) claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , or a combination of two or more thereof.3. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the base plastic is polypropylene.4. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the base plastic is polyamide.5. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial additive is selected from the group consisting of silver ion complex claim 1 , copper ion complex claim 1 , polychloro phenoxy phenol derivative claim 1 , quaternary ammonium compound claim 1 , zinc pyrithione derivative and combinations of two or more thereof.6. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial additive is loaded at between about 0.2 phr and about 5 phr.7. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial additive is silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate.8. The cable tie of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a detectable additive selected from a detectable metal additive claim 1 , an X-ray detectable additive and combinations thereof.9. ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPREGNATING FIBERS TO FORM A PREPREG

A method for impregnating a fibrous material with a curable resin to form a prepreg is disclosed. The method includes conveying a web material through at least one moving pressure nip formed between a moving pressure roller and a moving supporting surface, wherein the moving pressure roller and the moving supporting surface travel at different velocities relative to each other resulting in a relative velocity between the web material and the pressure nip. The at least one moving pressure nip travels in the same direction as the web material while applying sufficient pressure to compress the web material and to affect impregnation of the fibrous material with the curable resin. Also disclosed is a system for implementing the disclosed impregnation method. 1. A method of impregnating a fibrous material with a curable resin to form a prepreg comprising:forming a continuous web material comprising a layer of fibrous material between two films of curable resin;conveying the web material along a travel path and through at least one moving pressure nip formed between a moving pressure roller and a moving supporting surface,{'sub': 'rel', 'wherein the moving pressure roller and the moving supporting surface travel at different velocities relative to each other resulting in a relative velocity Vbetween the web material and the pressure nip, and'}wherein the at least one moving pressure nip travels in the same direction as the web material while applying sufficient pressure to compress the web material and to affect impregnation of the fibrous material with the curable resin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one moving pressure nip applies a pressure-at-time of up to 10 MPa·s to affect full impregnation claim 1 , and pressure-at-time is defined as P/V claim 1 , where P is the linear force applied to the web material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the web material is conveyed through a plurality of moving pressures nips configured to establish a pressure-at- ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING RUBBER MOLDING

Provided is a method of producing a rubber molded article, including crosslinking a rubber compound at a temperature lower than a usual crosslinking temperature (150° C. or more). The method includes a crosslinking step of crosslinking a rubber compound at a temperature of 100° C. or less, the rubber compound having a nitrile structure represented by the following formula (I) and an olefin structure represented by the following formula (II), in a rubber composition containing the rubber compound and a thiol compound having at least two thiol groups in a molecule thereof: 3. The method of producing a rubber molded article according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the nitrile structure in the rubber compound is from 5 to 60 wt %.5. A rubber molded article claim 1 , which is produced by the method of producing a rubber molded article according to . The present invention relates to a method of producing a rubber molded article.For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a hydrosilylation reaction method, involving performing a hydrosilylation reaction of (A) a silicon compound represented by the general formula (1): RaXbHcSi (1) (in the formula, R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group, or a triorganosiloxy group, and when a represents 2 or more, R's may be the same or different from each other. X represents a halogen, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group, or a hydroxy group, and when b represents 2 or more, X's may be the same or different from each other. a and b each represent an integer of from 0 to 3, c represents an integer of from 1 to 3, and a, b, and c satisfy the relationship of a+b+c=4.) and (B) a polymer containing an alkenyl group, in the presence of (C) a catalyst containing a Group VIII metal and (D) a quinone compound.In addition, Patent Literature 2 describes a room-temperature-curable rubber composition, and the room-temperature-curable rubber composition includes (A) a silyl group-containing ethylene/α-olefin/unconjugated ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE IRRADIATION MOLDING APPARATUS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE IRRADIATION MOLDING METHOD

An electromagnetic wave irradiation molding apparatus includes a mold made of an insulating material and electromagnetic wave irradiation means for irradiating specific electromagnetic waves X including a wavelength region of 0.01 m to 100 m. The mold is separated into mold parts A and B, between which a cavity to be filled with a thermoplastic resin is provided to form a molded article. A surface layer having a capability to absorb the specific electromagnetic waves X is formed on at least a part of an inner wall surface of the cavity 1. An electromagnetic wave irradiation molding apparatus comprising:a mold comprising an insulating material; andelectromagnetic wave irradiation means for irradiating specific electromagnetic waves comprising a wavelength region of 0.01 m to 100 m,wherein:the mold is separated into a plurality of mold parts, between or among which a cavity configured to be filled with a thermoplastic resin is provided to form a molded article; anda surface layer having a capability to absorb the specific electromagnetic waves is formed on at least a part of an inner wall surface of the cavity.2. The electromagnetic wave irradiation molding apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising vacuum means for evacuating an inside of the cavity claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of the mold parts comprises a pair of mold parts: a first mold part having a fitting recess and, a second mold part having a fitting protrusion configured to be fitted into the fitting recess;the cavity provided between the pair of the mold parts is closed at its entire periphery by the fitting protrusion fitted into the fitting recess; andthe pair of the mold parts is configured so as to come close to each other to reduce a capacity of the cavity by allowing the vacuum means to evacuate the inside of the cavity when the thermoplastic resin is melted by irradiation with the specific electromagnetic waves by the electromagnetic wave irradiation means.3. The electromagnetic wave ...

METHODS OF MAKING HIGH TEMPERATURE ELASTIC COMPOSITES

A method of manufacturing an elastic composite comprises forming a preform from a filler filled one-dimensional elastic structure that comprises a filler and a matrix material forming a pattern that provides elasticity to the one-dimensional elastic structure; and forming the elastic composite from the preform via one or more of the following: sintering; compression molding; or hot isostatic pressing. 1. A method of manufacturing an elastic composite , the method comprising:forming a preform from a filler filled one-dimensional elastic structure that comprises a filler and a matrix material, the matrix material forming a pattern that provides elasticity to the one-dimensional elastic structure; andforming the elastic composite from the preform via one or more of the following: sintering; compression molding; or hot isostatic pressing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler filled one-dimensional elastic structure has an elastic deformation of greater than about 50%.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler is coated on the one-dimensional elastic structure.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler filled one-dimensional structure comprises a spring at least partially encompassing the filler.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filler is in the form of one or more of the following: rods; tubes; powders; or pellets.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the preform comprises forming a filled sheet from the one-dimensional elastic structure; and forming the preform from the filled sheet.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein forming the preform from the filled sheet comprises bending claim 6 , folding claim 6 , or rolling the filled sheet claim 6 , stacking multiple filled sheets or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the elastic composite from the preform comprisesmolding the preform at a pressure of about 500 psi to about 50,000 psi and a molding temperature of about 20° C. to about 30° C. ...

Controlling the Heating of a Composite Part

A method and apparatus for heating a part. The part is heated with the part at least partially surrounded by a surface of a tooling system, while a heatsink system is positioned relative to the part. A thermal conduction between the heatsink system and the part is changed during heating of the part. 1. An apparatus comprising:a surface of a tooling system that is located around at least a portion of a part;a heatsink that is positioned relative to the part to control a transfer of heat between air and the part relative to a set of locations on the part during heating of the part; anda meltable layer that attaches the heatsink to the surface in which the meltable layer is configured to melt at a selected melting temperature during heating of the part.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the selected melting temperature is selected such that the part is hotter than the air when the meltable layer reaches the selected melting temperature.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein melting of the meltable layer reduces a separation distance between the heatsink and the surface of the tooling system claim 1 , thereby increasing a thermal conduction between the heatsink and the part to allow the heat to be transferred from the part to the air.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein melting of the meltable layer increases a surface area of contact between the meltable layer and the surface and between the meltable layer and the heatsink claim 1 , thereby increasing a thermal conduction between the heatsink and the part to allow the heat to be transferred from the part to the air.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein melting of the meltable layer causes the meltable layer claim 1 , and thereby claim 1 , the heatsink claim 1 , to detach from the surface of the tooling system during heating of the part.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein a thermal conduction between the heatsink and the part is reduced when the meltable layer and the heatsink separate from the surface of the ...

DEVICE FOR HOT EMBOSSING OF A POLYMER LAYER

A device for hot embossing of a magnetic nanoparticle (N)-containing polymer layer. The device includes an embossing die, a pressure application means and a magnetic field generating means. The embossing die and the pressure application means are made from materials that do not respond thermally to a magnetic field. 1. Device for hot embossing of a magnetic nanoparticle (N)-containing polymer layer onto a substrate , the device including:an embossing die which can be located opposite the polymer layer,a pressure application means which can apply pressure to the embossing die against the polymer layer, anda magnetic field generating means which can heat the polymer layer with a magnetic field for excitation of the magnetic nanoparticles (N),wherein the embossing die and the pressure application means are made from materials that do not respond thermally to a magnetic field.2. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating means is made to produce an especially high frequency alternating magnetic field which is homogeneous preferably at least in the region of the polymer layer.3. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein there is an application means for applying the polymer layer to the substrate.4. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pressure application means comprises a pressure cylinder for application of a defined pressure to the embossing die.5. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein there is a temperature measurement means which operates especially without contact for measurement of the temperature of the polymer layer.6. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made from a material that does not respond thermally to a magnetic field.7. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein there is a compensation layer which acts especially in a fluid manner claim 1 , preferably isostatically claim 1 , for homogeneous pressure distribution during embossing.8. Device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device is made to intrinsically ...

PAINTABLE PLASMA-TREATED POLYMER COMPONENT AND RELATED METHODS

A component for a vehicle is formed at least in part from a polymer material, a first fibrous filler material, and a coating material. The polymer material defines an outer surface of the component. The first fibrous filler material is intermixed with the polymer material and exposed on the outer surface of the component. At least one layer of the coating material is disposed on the outer surface of the component such that the at least one layer of coating material adheres to the first fibrous filler material. 1. A component for a vehicle , the component comprising:a polymer material defining an outer surface of the component; anda first fibrous filler material intermixed with the polymer material, the first fibrous filler material being functionalized on the outer surface of the component; andat least one layer of coating material disposed on the outer surface of the component, the at least one layer of coating material adhering to the first fibrous filler material.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material includes an olefin-based homopolymer.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein the first fibrous filler material includes at least one of carbon fibers and carbon filler material.4. The component of claim 3 , further comprising a second fibrous filler material intermixed with the polymer material claim 3 , the second fibrous filler material being different than the first fibrous filler material.5. The component of claim 4 , wherein the second fibrous filler material includes a plurality of glass fibers.6. The component of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of glass fibers define about 10 percent to about 50 percent of a volume of the component.7. The component of claim 1 , wherein the component further comprises a door handle.8. The component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer of coating material includes at least one of a primer layer claim 1 , a base paint layer claim 1 , and a clear coat layer.9. The component of claim 1 , wherein the ...

TIRE MOLD AND TIRE CURING APPARATUS

A tire mold featuring a reusable base mold even when a pattern mold having been fitted to the base mold is to be replaced with another pattern mold. To that end, the tire mold includes a base mold and a pattern mold detachably fitted to the base mold. A tread pattern is formed on a crown region of a tire by a pattern molding surface of the pattern mold which faces the crown region. The base mold has an inner fitting periphery to be fitted to an outer fitting periphery of the pattern mold on the opposite side of the pattern molding surface thereof, and a peripheral length of the inner fitting periphery of the base mold is set shorter than a peripheral length of the outer fitting periphery of the pattern mold. 1. A tire mold comprising:a base mold; anda pattern mold detachably fitted to the base mold,wherein the pattern mold has a pattern molding surface opposite to a crown region of a tire and forms a tread pattern on the crown region andwherein the base mold has an inner fitting periphery to be fitted to an outer fitting periphery of the pattern mold on the opposite side of the pattern molding surface thereof, with a peripheral length of the inner fitting periphery being set shorter than a peripheral length of the outer fitting periphery.2. The tire mold according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern mold comprises a plurality of division pieces which are divided in the circumferential and axial directions or in any one of the circumferential and axial directions of the pattern mold claim 1 ,wherein the division pieces are fitted to the base mold via a plurality of fastening portions formed on the inner fitting periphery of the base mold, andwherein the plurality of fastening portions include fastening portions that are not used in a state where the division pieces are fitted to the base mold.3. A tire curing apparatus comprising:a plurality of tire molds arranged along a crown region of a tire, the tire mold including a base mold, and a pattern mold detachably fitted ...

DOUBLE BELT PRESS APPARATUS

Disclosed is a double belt press apparatus including one pair of front double belts arranged on an upper side and a lower side of a fiber material, respectively, being continuously supplied thereto to rotate in opposite directions and pressing the fiber material from the upper side and the lower side while conveying the fiber material, at least three front conveying rollers moving the front double belts, one pair of rear double belts arranged on a downstream side of the front double belts on an upper side and a lower side of the fiber material, respectively, being continuously supplied thereto to rotate in opposite directions and pressing the fiber material from the upper side and the lower side while conveying the fiber material, at least three rear conveying rollers moving the rear double belts, and a pressure maintaining jig provided between the front double belts and the double belts applying a predetermined pressure to the fiber material being conveyed from the front double belts to the rear double belts. 1. A double belt press apparatus comprising:one pair of front double belts arranged on an upper side and a lower side of a fiber material, respectively, being continuously supplied thereto to rotate in opposite directions and pressing the fiber material from the upper side and the lower side while conveying the fiber material;at least three front conveying rollers moving the front double belts;one pair of rear double belts arranged on a downstream side of the front lo double belts on an upper side and a lower side of the fiber material, respectively, being continuously supplied thereto to rotate in opposite directions and pressing the fiber material from the upper side and the lower side while conveying the fiber material;at least three rear conveying rollers moving the rear double belts; anda pressure maintaining jig provided between the front double belts and the rear double belts applying a predetermined pressure to the fiber material being conveyed from ...

TIRE VULCANIZER AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING TIRE VULCANIZER

A tire vulcanizer is disclosed including a sector arranged with respect to a side plate with a high degree of positioning accuracy. The tire vulcanizer includes: the sector that shapes a tread of a tire; a segment to which the sector is fixed and causes the sector to move in a tire radial direction; a bolt that fixes the sector to the segment; a ring-shaped jacket ring provided on an outer side in the tire radial direction of the segment; paired upper and lower side plates that shape sidewalls of the tire; and mold parting surfaces defined by the sector and the paired upper and lower side plates. Mold inner ends of the mold parting surfaces are arranged on the tread, and the mold parting surfaces extend outward in the tire radial direction from the mold inner ends. 1. A tire vulcanizer that vulcanizes and shapes a tire , the tire vulcanizer comprising:a sector that shapes a tread of the tire and is divided in a tire circumferential direction;a segment, to which the sector is fixed, and which causes the sector to move in a tire radial direction;a bolt that is inserted in a bolt hole from an outer side in the tire radial direction so as to fix the sector to the segment, the bolt hole penetrating the segment in the tire radial direction;a ring-shaped jacket ring that is provided on an outer side in the tire radial direction of the segment;paired upper and lower side plates that shape sidewalls of the tire; andmold parting surfaces that are defined by the sector and the paired upper and lower side plates, whereinmold inner ends of the mold parting surfaces are arranged on the tread, and the mold parting surfaces extend outward in the tire radial direction from the mold inner ends,the segment is provided such that a fixing position of the sector can be adjusted in a vertical direction, andthe jacket ring has: a through hole that penetrates the jacket ring in the tire radial direction; and a tapered surface as an inner circumferential surface that extends outward in the ...

MEDICAL SYRINGE, GASKET FOR USE IN THE SYRINGE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE GASKET

A gasket includes a main body made of an elastic material, and a film laminated on the surface of the main body. The gasket has a film circumferential surface portion to be brought into contact with an inner peripheral surface of a syringe barrel, and an annular groove formed circumferentially of the film circumferential surface portion. The gasket further includes an annular member which is fixed in the annular groove and includes an annular projection projecting from the surface of the film. 1. A gasket for use in a medical syringe , the gasket comprising:a main body made of an elastic material; anda film laminated on a surface of the main body;the gasket having a circumferential surface portion to be brought into contact with an inner peripheral surface of a syringe barrel of the syringe,the circumferential surface portion having at least one annular groove extending circumferentially thereof;the gasket further comprising an annular member which is fixed in the annular groove and includes an annular projection projecting from a surface of the film and extending circumferentially of the circumferential surface portion.2. The gasket according to claim 1 , wherein the annular projection has a height of not less than 1 μm and not greater than 50 μm.3. The gasket according to claim 2 , wherein the annular projection has a width of not less than 1 μm and not greater than 70 μm.4. The gasket according to claim 3 , wherein the film has a thickness of not less than 20 μm and not greater than 50 μm.5. The gasket according to claim 4 , wherein the annular groove has a depth of not less than 20 μm and not greater than 200 μm.6. A medical syringe comprising:a tubular syringe barrel;a plunger combined with the syringe barrel and reciprocally movable in the syringe barrel; anda gasket attached to a distal end of the plunger;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the gasket is the gasket according to .'}7. The medical syringe according to claim 6 , which is a ...

MOLDS FOR MAKING CONTACT LENSES

The present invention general related to a reusable mold for making a contact lens comprises a first mold half having a first mold surface in contact with a polymerizable and/or crosslinkable silicone containing lens forming composition and a second mold half having a second mold surface in contact with the lens-forming composition, and the first mold half and the second mold half are configured to receive each other such that a cavity is formed between the first mold surface and the second mold surface. The cavity defines the shape of a contact lens to be molded. The reusable mold has at least one of the mold halves being made from an oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride. The mold made by oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride demonstrates improving mold cleanability with water based cleaning process. 1. A method for producing a contact lens , comprising: the steps of:(1) providing a contact lens mold, wherein the mold comprising a first mold half having a first mold and a second mold half having a second mold surface, wherein the first mold half and the second mold half are configured to receive each other such that a cavity is formed between the first mold surface and the second mold surface, wherein the cavity defines the shape of a contact lens to be molded, wherein at least one of the mold halves is made from an oxide glass comprising fluorine and/or fluoride,(2) introducing a lens-forming material into the cavity formed by the first and second molding surfaces, wherein the lens-forming composition is crosslinkable and/or polymerizable by actinic radiation;(3) crosslinking/polymerizing the lens-forming material in the mold to form a lens having a polymer matrix;(4) opening the mold and removing the formed contact lens from the mold,(5) washing the first and second molding surface with a water base system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens forming material is a silicone-containing lens forming material.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING ADVANCED COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

A fiber placement system for manufacturing composite components includes at least one material storage enclosure including a material spool assembly, a swiveling roller assembly, and a redirect roller assembly, for each tow to be produced per course, at least one material feeding/cutting station configured with a nip roller drive system, and a cutting mechanism, at least one material transfer station configured with an individual, moveable guide tray for each tow to be produced per course, the moveable guide trays respectively being configured with a vacuum system, and at least one layup station comprising a vacuum table/layup surface, and a pick-and-place device equipped with an end-effector. 1. A method of manufacturing a plurality of tows per course using a fiber placement system comprising at least one material storage enclosure , wherein for each tow to be produced per course , the material storage enclosure includes a material spool assembly having a material wound thereon , a swiveling roller assembly , and a redirect roller assembly; at least one material feeding/cutting station including a cutting mechanism; at least one material transfer station , wherein for each tow to be produced per course , the material transfer station includes a moveable guide tray equipped with a vacuum system; and at least one layup station including a vacuum table/layup surface , and a pick-and-place device equipped with an end-effector , the method comprising the steps of:pulling each lane of material forward through its respective swiveling rollers and redirect rollers so that each lane of material is fed forward beyond the cutting mechanism and on into its respective guide tray located in the at least one material transfer station;after each lane having been fed a desired distance into its respective guide tray, activating the vacuum system of each respective moveable guide tray, causing each lane of material to be held in position;after causing each lane of material to be ...

POLYMER MICROCAVITY AND MICROCHANNEL DEVICE AND ARRAY FABRICATION METHOD

A method of forming a microplasma device places a curable polymer material between a mold having a negative volume impression of microcavities and/or microchannels and a substrate. The polymer is cured and then the mold is separated from the solid polymer. The method can form a microplasma device that includes a substrate and either or both of a microchannel or microcavity defined in a polymer layer supported by the substrate. Electrodes arranged with respect to the polymer material can excite plasma in a discharge medium contained in the microchannel or the microcavity or both. A flexible mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto rigid substrates. A rigid mold is preferably used to fabricate transparent polymer microcavities onto flexible substrates. Having one of the mold and the substrate flexible and the other rigid aids in the separation of the mold from the cured polymer. 1. A method for fabricating a microcavity plasma device or a microchannel plasma device , the method comprising steps of:compressing a curable polymer material in its fully uncured and flowable state between a mold having a negative volume profile of the shape of microcavities and/or microchannels and a substrate;after said compressing, commencing and completing curing the curable polymer material into a solid polymer containing the microcavities and/or microchannels while the curable polymer material is compressed between the mold and the substrate; andseparating the mold from the solid polymer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said curable polymer material comprises a UV-curable polymer material and said step of curing comprises subjecting the UV-curable polymer material to UV light.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said mold is flexible.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of sealing a gas or gas mixture into said microcavities and/or microchannels under pressure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of compressing is conducted via ...

TIRE VULCANIZER

A tire vulcanizer is provided which is capable of arranging a sector at a specified position during closing of a mold and suppressing a vulcanization molding defect. The tire vulcanizer includes: the sector that shapes a tread of a tire; paired upper and lower side plates that shape sidewalls of the tire; a segment to which the sector is fixed and which causes the sector to move in a tire radial direction; and mold parting surfaces defined by the sector and the side plates. Mold inner ends of the mold parting surfaces are arranged on the tread, and the mold parting surfaces extend outward in the tire radial direction from the mold inner ends. The sector includes paired upper and lower flange sections which respectively abut the paired upper and lower side plates in a state where the adjacent sectors in the tire circumferential direction tightly contact each other. 1. A tire vulcanizer that vulcanizes and shapes a tire , the tire vulcanizer comprising:a sector that shapes a tread of the tire and is divided in a tire circumferential direction;a segment, to which the sector is fixed, and which causes the sector to move in a tire radial direction;paired upper and lower side plates that shape sidewalls of the tire; andmold parting surfaces that are defined by the sector and the paired upper and lower side plates, whereinmold inner ends of the mold parting surfaces are arranged on the tread, and the mold parting surfaces extend outward in the tire radial direction from the mold inner ends, andthe sector includes paired upper and lower flange sections, each of which is projected from the mold parting surface, and the paired upper and lower flange sections respectively abut the paired upper and lower side plates in a state where the adjacent sectors in the tire circumferential direction tightly contact each other.2. The tire vulcanizer according to claim 1 , whereinthe mold parting surfaces are provided in parallel with the tire radial direction.3. The tire vulcanizer ...

SHEET MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND SHEET MANUFACTURING METHOD

A sheet manufacturing method includes defibrating a defibration object in the atmosphere, mixing, in the atmosphere, additive agents including resin into a defibrated material that has been defibrated, adjusting moisture of a mixture of the defibrated material and the additive agents, and heating the mixture that has been moisture-adjusted. 1. A sheet manufacturing method comprising:defibrating a defibration object in the atmosphere;mixing, in the atmosphere, additive agents including resin into a defibrated material that has been defibrated;adjusting moisture of a mixture of the defibrated material and the additive agents; andheating the mixture that has been moisture-adjusted.2. The sheet manufacturing method according to claim 1 , further comprisingdepositing the mixture, whereinthe adjusting of the moisture includes adjusting the moisture of the mixture that has been deposited.3. The sheet manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': '12', 'the adjusting of the moisture includes adjusting the moisture such that a moisture content is 5 parts by weight to parts by weight, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the mixture before the adjusting of the moisture.'}4. The sheet manufacturing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe adjusting of the moisture includes adjusting the moisture such that a moisture content after moisture adjustment of the mixture is greater than a moisture content included in the defibration object.5. The sheet manufacturing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe adjusting of the moisture includes varying a moisture content given to the mixture in accordance with at least one of conditions of a moisture content of the defibration object, humidity of the environment, and temperature.6. The sheet manufacturing method according to claim 1 , further comprising pressing the mixture that has been moisture-adjusted before the heating of the mixture. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/ ...

CATHETER FOR ANTIMICROBIAL CONTROL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively. 1. An apparatus comprising:a guide tube, the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit;a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively;a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; anda centering device, the centering device being operative to center the conduit during its travel through the guide tube.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a curing chamber claim 1 , the curing chamber being operative to cure the conduit.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the template comprises a plurality of templates claim 1 , each of which is operative to transfer a texture to the conduit.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the template is in the form of a single film that is wrapped around an entire circumference of the conduit during a travel of the conduit through the guide tube.5. The ...

METHOD OF MAKING INTERLOCKING JOINT FOR PILE ENCAPSULATION JACKETS

Embodiments provide a method for forming a groove on a pile encapsulation jacket to form an interlocking joint on the pile encapsulation jacket. A spacer may be used to form the groove. First, a pile jacket laminate is formed on a mandrel surface. The pile jacket laminate may be partially cured to have a solid but sticky surface. The spacer may be placed on the pile jacket laminate. An additional layer of laminate may be formed on at least a portion of the pile jacket laminate and at least a portion of the spacer. The entire structure may be cured and the spacer may be removed. A groove is formed between the pile jacket laminate and the additional layer of laminate at a space previously occupied by the spacer. The groove has the same width as the portion of the spacer that was covered with the additional layer of laminate. 1. A method for making an interlocking joint for a pile encapsulation jacket , the method comprising:forming a first layer of pile jacket laminate on a surface of a mandrel;partially curing the first layer of the pile jacket laminate;placing a spacer on the partially cured first layer of pule jacket laminate;forming a second layer of the pile jacket laminate on at least a portion of the first layer of pile jacket laminate and a portion of the spacer;curing the second layer of pile jacket laminate; andremoving the spacer to form an interlocking joint including a groove, wherein the groove is formed between the first layer of the pile jacket laminate and the second layer of the pile jacket laminate at a space previously occupied by the spacer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:cutting the first layer of the pile jacket laminate in a longitudinal direction at a predetermined distance from a terminal end of the second layer of the pile jacket laminate to form the pile encapsulation jacket.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spacer includes at least two levels claim 1 , a first level raised from a second level claim 1 , wherein the second ...

Adjustable Conveyance Curing Method

Adjustable system and methods are provided that are used in curing a foam item. Induction heating assemblies, cooling mechanisms and a dynamic conveyance mechanism may be used in combination to heat and cool a mold containing the foam item as it is conveyed. The dynamic conveyance mechanism may have removable rollers that allow for chambers, such as the induction heating assemblies, to be placed into areas where removable rollers have been removed. As such, utilizing a dynamic conveyance mechanism chambers to be placed into, taken out of, and moved around the dynamic conveyance mechanism. The flexibility of a dynamic conveyance mechanism allows for a curing process to be automated, adjusted, and customized. 1. A method for heating a mold containing a moldable item utilizing at least a first induction heating assembly and a second induction heating assembly , the method comprising:introducing the mold to the first induction heating assembly;heating the mold to a first temperature utilizing the first induction heating assembly;transferring the mold from the first induction heating assembly to the second induction heating assembly; andheating the mold to a second temperature utilizing the second induction assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transferring the mold to a third induction heating assembly; andheating the mold to a third temperature utilizing the third induction heating assembly.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:transferring the mold to a fourth induction heating assembly; andheating the mold to a fourth temperature utilizing the fourth induction heating assembly.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transferring the mold to a cooling mechanism after it has been heated to the second temperature; andcooling the mold utilizing the cooling mechanism.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the cooling mechanism includes one or more spray jets.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein cooling the mold further comprises projecting fluid ...

TIRE VULCANIZING MOLD

A tire vulcanizing mold is disclosed capable of accurately providing a clearance, from which air existing between a green tire and a side mold is released, on a side shaping surface and thereby preventing shaping defect. The tire vulcanizing mold includes an upper and lower pair of side molds having side shaping surfaces, each of which shapes a sidewall of a tire. Each of the side molds includes a side mold main body, plural pieces, and a clearance provided between the side mold main body and each of the pieces. The side mold main body includes plural recesses, each of which is closed in a tire circumferential direction and a tire radial direction and is opened to a side shaping surface, at spaced intervals in the tire circumferential direction. Each of the pieces is fitted into the recess and forms the side shaping surface with the side mold main body. 1. A tire vulcanizing mold that vulcanizes and shapes a tire , the tire vulcanizing mold comprising:an upper and lower pair of side molds, each of which has a side shaping surface for shaping a sidewall of the tire, whereinthe side mold includes a side mold main body, plural pieces, and a clearance formed between the side mold main body and each of the pieces,the side mold main body includes plural recesses, each of which is closed in a tire circumferential direction and a tire radial direction and is opened to the side shaping surface, at spaced intervals in the tire circumferential direction,each of the pieces is fitted into the recess, and forms the side shaping surface with the side mold main body, andat least a portion of the clearance is opened to the side shaping surface.2. The tire vulcanizing mold according to claim 1 , whereinthe side mold main body includes: a base in a flat plate shape; a projection that is projected from the base at a position between the adjacent recesses in the tire circumferential direction; and a slit that penetrates a bottom of the recess in a thickness direction of the base and ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED HEATING AND COOLING RATES OF A COMPOSITE CURE TOOL

Disclosed herein is a cure tool for managing a thermal cycle of a composite component. The cure tool, in certain examples, includes a base plate comprising a work surface, for supporting the composite component, and a back surface opposite the work surface. The cure tool also includes one or more fins protruding from the back surface of the base plate and in thermal communication with the base plate. The cure tool additionally includes one or more heating elements coupled to each of the one or more fins and configured to selectively provide heat to the base plate. 1. A cure tool for managing thermal cycling of a composite component , the cure tool comprising:a base plate comprising a work surface, for supporting the composite component, and a back surface opposite the work surface;one or more fins protruding from the back surface of the base plate and in thermal communication with the base plate; andone or more heating elements coupled to each of the one or more fins and configured to selectively provide heat to the base plate.2. The cure tool of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller operatively coupled with the one or more heating elements and configured to selectively control the one or more heating elements to generate heat; andwherein the controller is further configured to raise a temperature of the cure tool during a heating portion of a cure cycle, by selectively controlling the one or more heating elements to generate heat, and to lower the temperature of the cure tool during a cooling portion of the cure cycle, by selectively controlling a heat output of the one or more heating elements.3. The cure tool of claim 2 , further comprising an air movement system configured to generate an air flow of a predetermined temperature and direct the air flow across the one or more fins.4. The cure tool of claim 3 , wherein the controller is:operatively coupled with the air movement system; andconfigured to selectively control the air movement system to generate the ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SEQUENCE DETERMINATION DEVICE, MOLDING DEVICE, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL SEQUENCE DETERMINATION METHOD

A molding device () includes a temperature control section () and a temperature control sequence determining section () that corrects a temperature control sequence for instructing the temperature control section () to operate, the temperature control sequence determining section () including predicting means () for predicting a temporal shift of a thermosetting material (H) and correcting means () for correcting a temperature control sequence on the basis of the temporal shift. This arrangement prevents thermal runaway during a process of molding a thermosetting material. 3. The temperature control sequence determining device according to claim 1 ,wherein:the correcting means corrects the temperature control sequence so that a difference between the temperature of the thermosetting material and the temperature of the temperature control section is not greater than 10° C. at any time point.4. The temperature control sequence determining device according to claim 1 ,wherein:the correcting means corrects the temperature control sequence so that the curing reaction velocity of the thermosetting material is not greater than 0.1 per second at any time point.5. The temperature control sequence determining device according to claim 1 ,wherein:the correcting means corrects the temperature control sequence so that the curing reaction rate of the thermosetting material is not less than 0.8 at a time point at which the temperature control sequence is completed.6. The temperature control sequence determining device according to claim 1 ,wherein:the temperature control section further includes (i) a heating and cooling section for heating or cooling the temperature control section itself and (ii) a detecting section for detecting at least one of the temperature of the heat transfer section and a temperature of the heating and cooling section;the temperature control section controls an output of the heating and cooling section to induce the detected temperature to be an induction ...

LAMINATE MATERIALS WITH EMBEDDED HEAT-GENERATING MULTI-COMPARTMENT MICROCAPSULES

A composite material incorporates multi-compartment microcapsules that produce heat when subject to a stimulus such as a compressive force or a magnetic field. The stimulus ruptures an isolating structure within the multi-compartment microcapsule, allowing reactants within the multi-compartment microcapsule to produce heat from an exothermic reaction. In some embodiments, the composite material is a laminate used in the manufacture of multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) and provides heat during the curing process of the multi-layer PCBs to ensure a consistent thermal gradient in the multi-layer product. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a first layer; and', 'a second layer coupled to the first layer, wherein the second layer includes microcapsules, and wherein each microcapsule includes an outer shell containing a reaction end product and a portion of an isolating structure., 'a cured composite material, comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first layer includes microcapsules claim 1 , and wherein the microcapsules in the first layer are included at a higher density per unit volume of cured composite material than a density of microcapsules included in the second layer.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cured composite material includes one or more of an adhesive and an epoxy resin.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the microcapsules of the second layer include a catalyst for a reaction yielding the reaction end product.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the isolating structure includes a piece of an inner shell claim 1 , and wherein the isolating structure is made of a same material as the outer shell.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a conductive layer coupled to the first layer claim 1 , the second layer claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the microcapsules comprise:a first shell encapsulating a first reactant; anda second shell encapsulating a second reactant, ...

Quick mold clamping device

The present invention discloses a quick mold clamping device, including a base and a cross beam, wherein a first hot plate, a lower mold, an upper mold and a second hot plate are arranged successively between the base and the cross beam; the lower mold is connected with the first hot plate, and the upper mold is connected with the second hot plate, both by connecting pieces; the connecting pieces include substrates and U-shaped plates connected with the substrates; the first and second hot plates are both provided with grooves, and the substrates are clamped in the grooves. According to the quick mold clamping device of the present invention, the first and second hot plates are connected with the upper and lower molds through the grooves and the connecting pieces to drive the mold to realize tire vulcanization. The operation is simple, and the working efficiency is high.

Resistively Heated Thermoplastic Washout Mandrel

The present disclosure is directed to a method of forming a composite component. The method includes laying one or more layers of uncured composite material onto a mandrel. The mandrel which includes a plurality of conductive media dispersed in a thermoplastic material. An electric current is supplied to the mandrel to resistively heat the one or more layers of uncured composite material to a temperature sufficient to cure the one or more layers of uncured composite material to form a cured composite component. The mandrel is removed from the cured composite component. 1. A method of forming a composite component , comprising:laying one or more layers of uncured composite material onto a mandrel, the mandrel comprising a plurality of conductive media dispersed in a thermoplastic material;supplying an electric current to the mandrel to resistively heat the one or more layers of uncured composite material to a temperature sufficient to cure the one or more layers of uncured composite material to form a cured composite component; andremoving the mandrel from the cured composite component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the mandrel comprises dissolving the mandrel with a solvent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the mandrel comprises heating the mandrel to soften the mandrel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of the plurality of conductive media dispersed in the thermoplastic material is greater than a percolation threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature is higher than a glass transition temperature of the mandrel and a glass transition temperature of the one or more layers of uncured composite material.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:deforming the mandrel and the uncured composite material from a first shape to a second shape.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic material of the mandrel comprises polycarbonate claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of conductive media comprises carbon ...

Power source control device and vulcanizing system including power source control device

A power source control device ( 401 ) supplies electrical power for performing vulcanizing processing of a green tire in at least one vulcanizing unit provided in the vulcanizing machine ( 300 ), from a first power source ( 100 ) capable of supplying continuous power and a second power source ( 200 ) capable of supplying charged power that is charged in advance. The power source control device ( 401 ) includes an information acquisition unit ( 412 ) and a power supply control unit ( 413 ). The information acquisition unit ( 412 ) acquires process information showing the kind of processes included in the vulcanizing processing in the vulcanizing unit ( 301 ). The power supply control unit ( 413 ) makes the charged power supplied from the second power source ( 200 ) to the vulcanizing unit ( 300 ) during a predetermined process, on the basis of the process information acquired by the information acquisition unit ( 412 ).

Device for Emulating Temperature of a Composite Structure Through a Thermal Cure Cycle

A temperature emulator may include a stack assembly having a pair of end plates positioned at an uppermost and lowermost location of the stack assembly, a plurality of heat sink plates disposed between the pair of end plates, each of the heat sink plates having a plurality of heat sink cutouts, a plurality of shim plates separating adjacent pairs of the end plates and the heat sink plates, each of the shim plates having a shim cutout, an open cavity formed by a plurality of adjacent heat sink cutouts and shim cutouts, thermal insulation disposed within the cavity, and at least one temperature sensor coupled to at least one of the plurality of heat sink plates.

SENSOR AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The present invention provides a sensor including a tactile sensor and bending sensor and a method of making the same, of which the manufacturing cost is low, the production efficiency is high and the sensor sensitivity is improved. The present invention relates to a sensor including a tactile sensor and bending sensor composed of an elastomer containing a magnetic filler and a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by deformation of the elastomer; and a method of making the same, of which the viscosity of the mixed solution of the thermosetting elastomer precursor solution with the magnetic filler is adjusted to a specified range. 2. The tactile sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic filler is unevenly distributed on one side of the elastomer and an uneven distribution surface is used as a contact surface.3. The tactile sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic filler is rare earth-based claim 1 , Fe-based claim 1 , Co-based claim 1 , Ni-based claim 1 , or an oxide-based filler claim 1 , and has an average particle size of 0.02 to 500 μm.4. The tactile sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic filler is added in an amount of 1 to 450 parts by mass claim 1 , based on 100 parts by mass of the elastomer.5. The tactile sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomer is a polyurethane elastomer or a silicone elastomer.6. A bending sensor comprising:an elastomer containing a magnetic filler, andtwo or more magnetic sensors that detect a magnetic change caused by a bending deformation of the elastomer.7. The bending sensor according to claim 6 , wherein the magnetic filler is unevenly distributed in the elastomer and an uneven distribution degree of the magnetic filler in the elastomer is within the range of 1 to 100.8. The bending sensor according to claim 7 , wherein the magnetic filler is unevenly distributed on one side of the elastomer and the two or more magnetic sensors are placed on the opposite side of an uneven ...

Enclosure for Heating Three Dimensional Structure

An enclosure for heating a three dimensional structure. The enclosure comprising a body defining a cavity therein. The cavity sized to receive a three dimensional structure. A plurality of heating blankets configured to heat the three dimensional structure to a substantially uniform temperature. At least one of the plurality of heating blankets comprises a conductor for receiving current and generating a magnetic field in response thereto, a first susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point and a second susceptor wire. The second susceptor wire comprising a second Curie temperature point that is different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire. 1. An enclosure for heating a three dimensional structure , the enclosure comprising:a body defining a cavity therein, the cavity sized to receive a three dimensional structure; anda plurality of heating blankets configured to heat the three dimensional structure to a substantially uniform temperature.2. The enclosure of whereinat least one of the plurality of heating blankets comprises:a conductor for receiving current and generating a magnetic field in response thereto;a first susceptor wire comprising an alloy having a first Curie temperature point; anda second susceptor wire,the second susceptor wire comprising a second Curie temperature point that is different than the first Curie temperature point of the first susceptor wire.3. The enclosure of whereinthe plurality of heating blankets are in contact with the three dimensional structure.4. The enclosure of further comprising:a plurality of expandable bladders configured to maintain the plurality of heating blankets in contact with the three dimensional structure.5. The enclosure of wherein at least one of the plurality of heating blankets comprisesa plurality of conductors for receiving an alternating current and generating a magnetic field in response to the alternating current.6. The enclosure of wherein the ...

CATHETER FOR ANTIMICROBIAL CONTROL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a method comprising transporting a conduit and a template through a guide tube; the template being disposed on an outer surface of the conduit between the conduit and the guide tube; and transferring a texture from the template to the conduit as the conduit and the template are transported through the guide tube. Disclosed herein too is an apparatus comprising a guide tube; the guide tube being operative to facilitate a transfer of a pattern from a template to a conduit; a first feed spool and a first take-up spool for feeding the conduit through the guide tube and for taking up the conduit after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively; and a second feed spool and a second take-up spool for feeding the template through the guide tube and for taking up the template after it has travelled through the guide tube respectively. 1. A method comprising:disposing a texture on a curved surface of a conduit; the texture comprising a plurality of patterns; each pattern being defined by a plurality of spaced apart features attached to or projected into the curved surface, the plurality of features each having at least one neighboring feature having a substantially different geometry, wherein an average spacing between adjacent spaced apart features is about 1 nanometer to about 1 millimeter in at least a portion of the curved surface, wherein the plurality of spaced apart features are represented by a periodic function; anddisposing the conduit in a body of a living being.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is a catheter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disposing of the texture on the curved surface of the conduit is conducted via a continuous process.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising feeding the conduit from a feed spool to a guide tube and then to a take-up spool.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising feeding the conduit to a curing chamber after it emerges from the guide tube.6. The method of claim 4 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A method for forming a component includes providing a first layer of a mixture of first and second powders. The method includes determining the frequency of an alternating magnetic field to induce eddy currents sufficient to bulk heat only one of the first and second powders. The alternating magnetic field is applied at the determined frequency to a portion of the first layer of the mixture using a flux concentrator. Exposure to the magnetic field changes the phase of at least a portion of the first powder to liquid. A change in power transferred to the powder during a phase change in the powder is calculated to determine the quality of component formation. 1. A method of induction heating powder:providing a first layer of the powder, the powder being formed of a material having a resistivity;determining a first frequency of an alternating magnetic field to induce an eddy current sufficient to melt only a first portion of a surface of the powder;applying a first alternating magnetic field at the first frequency to a portion of the powder at a power level sufficient to melt a portion of the powder;calculating a change in reflected power of the applied first alternating magnetic field; andcomparing the calculated change in reflected power to a predetermined value to determine a process characteristic.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising producing a signal indicative of a complete sintering based on the calculated change in reflected power.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising determining a second frequency of an alternating magnetic field sufficient to melt only a second portion of the surface of the powder claim 2 , and apply a second alternating magnetic field at the second frequency to a second portion of the power.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein calculating a change in reflected power includes calculating a first reflected signal power in a presence of magnetically coupled powder and calculating a second reflected ...

METHOD OF USING A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE SYSTEM

A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug. 1. A method for reducing the risk of infection when injecting a human or animal , the method comprising:selecting a first needle having a tip and a hollow bore and having an insert disposed within the hollow bore, and further having a plug disposed within the hollow bore so as to substantially prevent a contaminant from entering the hollow bore;advancing the needle into a tissue;advancing the insert so as to interrupt placement of the plug and thereby open a passage into the first needle; andpassing a fluid through the first, outer needle.2. The method for reducing the risk of infection according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises the step of applying an anti-infective agent to at least one surface of the first needle prior to advancing the first needle into a tissue to substantially eliminate any space where micro-organisms might be trapped.3. The method for reducing the risk of infection according to claim 13 , wherein the tip of the first needle is bent so that advancing the needle into a tissue results in a substantially linear puncture wound.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is a second needle and wherein the method comprises advancing the second needle in the first needle to eject the plug from the hollow bore of the first needle.5. A method for ...

COMPOSITE STRUCTURE WITH VIBRATIONAL PROPERTIES

The application relates to a composition and manufacturing and a use of a composite structure having vibrational properties and to a product thereof. According to an embodiment a composition comprises a matrix material and organic natural fiber material, wherein speed of sound is arranged to be different in different directions in the composition. 177-. (canceled)78. A composite comprising a melt flow direction (f) , the composite comprisingthermoplastic polymer matrix material, and{'b': '100', 'fiber components () of organic natural fiber material comprising a hollow interior,'}{'sub': m', 'm', 'm, 'wherein at least part of the fiber components in the composite have been oriented substantially parallel with a direction of the melt flow (f), such that the speed of sound in a direction perpendicular to the melt flow (f) is at least 10% less than in a direction of the melt flow (f).'}79. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein the speed of sound is below 1800 m/s in at least one direction in the composition.80. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein ratio of the speed of sound being at least or below 3:1 in different directions.811001. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein at least 80% of the fiber components () comprise an averaged deviation angle (α) less than 40 degrees at a direction of a melt flow (f) of the composite.8210010013. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein the fiber components () comprise a longitudinal dimension claim 78 , a horizontal dimension and a vertical dimension claim 78 , and wherein at least 60% of the fiber components () have a shape ratio of the longitudinal dimension (D) to the vertical (D) dimension of at least 4 to 1; or at least 10:1.83100. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein the fiber components () comprise polymer structures of cellulose material.84130131105105132. The composite according to claim 78 , wherein a surface zone ( claim 78 ,) of the composite extends from a longitudinal surface ( ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NOISE REDUCING TREAD

The present disclosure provide a method for producing a tread for a tire having a plurality of contacting element delimited by a plurality of grooves and a connecting member. The method includes depositing at least one connecting member on a surface of an unvulcanized green tread, introducing the unvulcanized green tread with the connecting member into a mold having at least one molding element having a plurality of rib for forming the groove on the tread, at least two rib side faces and a molding surface, at least one rib having at least one notching portion receiving a guiding member, moving the connecting member to a predetermined position in the guiding slit through the guiding slit by green tread, molding and vulcanizing the green tread with the connecting member in the mold, and taking a molded and vulcanized tread out from the mold. 1. A method for producing a tread for a tire having a plurality of contacting elements delimited by a plurality of grooves and a connecting member that connects two side faces of adjacent contacting elements , comprising:(a) depositing the connecting member on a surface of an unvulcanized green tread,(b) introducing the unvulcanized green tread with the connecting member into a mold having at least one molding element having a plurality of ribs for forming the groove on the tread, at least two rib side faces for forming frontal side faces and/or lateral side faces of at least one of the plurality of the contacting elements and a molding surface for forming a contact face of the plurality of the contacting elements, at least one rib having at least one notching portion receiving a guiding member which has two opposite side faces shaped to form a part of the side faces of the plurality of the contacting elements and a top face shaped to form a bottom of the groove, being made of a material different from a material constituting the molding element whose modulus at 10% elongation being lower than that of the molding element, the ...

APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING WORKPIECE, METHOD OF SUPPORTING WORKPIECE, AND ROBOT ARM

An apparatus for supporting a workpiece having high versatility that can address a plurality of types of workpieces is achieved. An apparatus for supporting a workpiece according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a resin part configured to support the workpiece, the resin part being softened when it is heated to a predetermined first temperature or higher in an initial shape, cured when it is cooled down to a temperature lower than a predetermined second temperature from the state in which it is softened, and softened while it is restored to the initial shape when it is heated again to the first temperature or higher; a temperature adjustment part configured to adjust the temperature of the resin part; and a controller configured to control the temperature adjustment part. 1. An apparatus for supporting a workpiece , comprising:a resin part configured to support the workpiece, the resin part being softened when it is heated to a predetermined first temperature or higher in an initial shape, cured when it is cooled down to a temperature lower than a predetermined second temperature from a state in which it is softened, and softened while it is restored to the initial shape when it is heated again to the first temperature or higher;a temperature adjustment part configured to adjust the temperature of the resin part; anda controller configured to control the temperature adjustment part.2. The apparatus for supporting the workpiece according to claim 1 , comprising:a data storage unit configured to store specific data indicating a type and a shape of the workpiece,wherein the controller does not heat, when a workpiece to be supported this time is the same as a workpiece supported last time, the resin part by the temperature adjustment part, and heats, when the workpiece to be supported this time is different from the workpiece supported last time, the resin part to the first temperature or higher by controlling the temperature adjustment part and ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EMULATING TEMPERATURE DURING A THERMAL CURE CYCLE

An apparatus includes a enclosure assembly including an enclosure assembly-leading end and an opposed enclosure assembly-lagging end, and a temperature emulation assembly mounted within the enclosure assembly and including a temperature emulation assembly-leading end located proximate to the enclosure assembly-leading end and a temperature emulation assembly-lagging end spaced away from the enclosure assembly-lagging end. The enclosure assembly thermally isolates the temperature emulation assembly. The enclosure assembly permits conductive heat transfer to the temperature emulation assembly only through the enclosure assembly-leading end. 1. An apparatus comprising:a enclosure assembly comprising an enclosure assembly-leading end and an opposed enclosure assembly-lagging end; anda temperature emulation assembly mounted within said enclosure assembly and comprising a temperature emulation assembly-leading end located proximate to said enclosure assembly-leading end and a temperature emulation assembly-lagging end spaced away from said enclosure assembly-lagging end, and wherein:said enclosure assembly thermally isolates said temperature emulation assembly, andsaid enclosure assembly permits conductive heat transfer to said temperature emulation assembly only through said enclosure assembly-leading end.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus emulates a thermal response of a composite structure during a thermal cure cycle.3. The apparatus of wherein:said enclosure assembly comprises an enclosure comprising an enclosure-leading end and an enclosure-lagging end,said temperature emulation assembly comprises a plurality of thermally conductive plates arranged in a stack within said enclosure,said stack comprises a stack-leading end positioned proximate to said enclosure-leading end and a stack-lagging end spaced away from said enclosure-lagging end, andat least one of said plurality of thermally conductive plates is configured for connection of at least one ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PARTS

Method for manufacturing composite parts, wherein at least a first composite part is joined to a second composite part, including providing the first composite part preform into a resin transfer mold, heating the first part into the resing transfer mold for performing a curing cycle of the first part, cooling the first part before the curing cycle is completed so that a semi-cured first part is obtained, and joining the semi-cured first part to a cured prepreg second part for obtaining the final composite part. 1. A method for manufacturing composite parts , wherein at least a first composite part is joined to a second composite part , the method comprising:providing the first composite part preform into a resin transfer mold;heating the first composite part into the resin transfer mold for performing a curing cycle of the first composite part;cooling the first composite part before the curing cycle is completed so that a semi-cured first part is obtained; andjoining the semi-cured first part to a cured prepreg second part for obtaining a final composite part.2. The method for manufacturing composite parts according to claim 1 , wherein joining between the semi-cured first part and the cured prepreg second part is performed by inserting a structural adhesive between both parts.3. The method for manufacturing composite parts according to claim 1 , wherein joining between the semi-cured first part and the cured prepreg second part is performed in an autoclave.4. The method for manufacturing composite parts according to claim 1 , wherein joining between the semi-cured first part and the cured prepreg second part is performed by a mechanical press.51. The method for manufacturing composite parts according to claim 1 , wherein joining between the semi-cured first part and the cured prepreg second part is performed by pneumatics or hydraulics.6. The method for manufacturing composite parts according to claim 1 , wherein before providing the first composite part into the ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CURING MATERIALS WITHIN CAVITIES

Provided are methods for heat curing of various materials, such as heat curable materials or more specifically potting compounds, which are disposed within cavities with limited access to these materials. Also provided are curing for executing such methods. In some embodiments, a heat curable material disposed within a cavity may be heated by a heating rod protruding into the cavity or through the cavity. The heating rod is thermally coupled to the heat curable material and is used to transfer heat to the heat curable material. For example, the heating rod may include a resistive heating element. The heating element may be positioned in such a way that the heat curable material is selectively heated within the cavity without significant heating of surrounding components. In some embodiments, the heating rod may be also used to compress the part containing the cavity or a stack including this part. 1. A method of curing a heat curable material within a cavity of a first part , the method comprising:thermally coupling a heating rod and the heat curable material disposed within the cavity; andtransferring heat from the heating rod to the heat curable material while the heat curable material is disposed within the cavity and thermally coupled to the heating rod.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein transferring the heat from heating rod to the heat curable material cures the heat curable material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein thermally coupling the heating rod and the heat curable material comprises:inserting the heating rod into the cavity, andapplying the heat curable material into the cavity.45-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein transferring the heat from heating rod to the heat curable material comprises heating at least a portion of the heating rod thermally coupled to the heat curable material.79-. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cooling a portion of the first part or a portion of a second part stacked with the first part ...