A plastic molding can be produced by (a) placing a plastic film on a main frame having a first through-opening, (b) heating the plastic film lying on the main frame, and (c) applying a fluid pressure medium to the plastic film lying on the main frame and heated in step (b). The plastic film is pushed against a mold, thereby forming the film to give a plastic molding. In step (a) a tensioning frame is applied to the plastic film lying on the main frame and is positioned such that the tensioning frame pushes the plastic film in the edge region against the upper face of the main frame, thereby fixating it. The second through-opening in the tensioning frame is at least partially opposite the first through-opening in the main frame. Step b) is carried out with the plastic film fixated between the main frame and the tensioning frame.

A plastic molding can be produced by (a) placing a plastic film on a main frame having a first through-opening, (b) heating the plastic film lying on the main frame, and (c) applying a fluid pressure medium to the plastic film lying on the main frame and heated in step (b). The plastic film is pushed against a mold, thereby forming the film to give a plastic molding. In step (a) a tensioning frame is applied to the plastic film lying on the main frame and is positioned such that the tensioning frame pushes the plastic film in the edge region against the upper face of the main frame, thereby fixating it. The second through-opening in the tensioning frame is at least partially opposite the first through-opening in the main frame. Step b) is carried out with the plastic film fixated between the main frame and the tensioning frame.

A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to increase the conformity between the said part of the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform in its configuration.

A method of forming a fibre article, comprising: providing a former having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform between a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, the second diaphragm being offset from the forming surface; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms so as to hold the preform captive between the diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former so as to increase the conformity between the said part of the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform in its configuration.

A dental aligner apparatus includes a main housing, a raw material feeder, a heating element, a high pressure blowing module, and a rapid dental mold supplying arrangement, which includes a main frame, a plurality of partitioning plates, and a pusher member. The pusher member is supported in the main housing for moving between an idle position and a working position, wherein in the idle position, the pusher member is slid out of the through operation opening, wherein in the working position, the pusher member is moved to slide through the through operation opening so as to push a dental mold out of the main frame to accommodate in a sealing compartment, wherein the high blowing module is actuated to provide pressurized air in the sealing compartment for allowing the sheet raw material in the heated and deformable state to fittedly conform with the dental mold and form a dental aligner.

A dental aligner apparatus includes a main housing, a raw material feeder, a heating element, a high pressure blowing module, and a rapid dental mold supplying arrangement, which includes a main frame, a plurality of partitioning plates, and a pusher member. The pusher member is supported in the main housing for moving between an idle position and a working position, wherein in the idle position, the pusher member is slid out of the through operation opening, wherein in the working position, the pusher member is moved to slide through the through operation opening so as to push a dental mold out of the main frame to accommodate in a sealing compartment, wherein the high blowing module is actuated to provide pressurized air in the sealing compartment for allowing the sheet raw material in the heated and deformable state to fittedly conform with the dental mold and form a dental aligner.

Disclosed is a method for producing an automobile sound absorbing member through molding. In the method, a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer are bonded to each other and molded at the same time, so that a working process and a process cycle are simplified, thereby improving production speed and reducing investment for equipment and facility. The method includes (a) preparing a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer, (b) providing an adhesive member between the first fibrous layer and the second fibrous layer and placing an aggregate of the first fibrous layer, adhesive member, and the second fibrous layer in a molding machine, and (c) pressing an upper mold and a lower mold of the molding machine so that the first fibrous layer and the second fibrous layer are bonded and molded into a molded body.

Disclosed is a method for producing an automobile sound absorbing member through molding. In the method, a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer are bonded to each other and molded at the same time, so that a working process and a process cycle are simplified, thereby improving production speed and reducing investment for equipment and facility. The method includes (a) preparing a first fibrous layer and a second fibrous layer, (b) providing an adhesive member between the first fibrous layer and the second fibrous layer and placing an aggregate of the first fibrous layer, adhesive member, and the second fibrous layer in a molding machine, and (c) pressing an upper mold and a lower mold of the molding machine so that the first fibrous layer and the second fibrous layer are bonded and molded into a molded body.

A method of mounting, at a desired location, a vehicle sensor pad for a sensor system of a vehicle wherein the sensor pad is initially packaged in a product that includes a foldable clamshell-type housing folded to a closed position to contain the pre-formed sensor pad that was formed in situ therein when the housing was in an open position, prior to closing. The housing has an enclosed volume bounded by relatively thin and flexible walls, and outwardly extending tabs which facilitate opening. This structure enables the user to easily open the housing to remove the sensor pad, a cured silicone composition, by pushing inward on an outer surface of the outer wall of a base section of the housing. This product reduces the amount of manipulation needed to mount the sensor pad in a desired position, for example, during installation of a rain sensor system for a vehicle windshield.

A method of mounting, at a desired location, a vehicle sensor pad for a sensor system of a vehicle wherein the sensor pad is initially packaged in a product that includes a foldable clamshell-type housing folded to a closed position to contain the pre-formed sensor pad that was formed in situ therein when the housing was in an open position, prior to closing. The housing has an enclosed volume bounded by relatively thin and flexible walls, and outwardly extending tabs which facilitate opening. This structure enables the user to easily open the housing to remove the sensor pad, a cured silicone composition, by pushing inward on an outer surface of the outer wall of a base section of the housing. This product reduces the amount of manipulation needed to mount the sensor pad in a desired position, for example, during installation of a rain sensor system for a vehicle windshield.