B29C65/4845

Method of joining additively manufactured components

A method for producing a component from two or more sub-components includes the steps of: producing each of the sub-components using an additive manufacturing process in which a resin, which is radiant-energy-curable, is partially cured using a selective application of radiant energy, wherein each sub-component includes a joint surface in which the resin is partially cured which is cured to a lesser degree than the remainder of the respective sub-component, so as to leave the joint surfaces in a condition suitable for bonding; assembling the sub-components with their respective joint surfaces in mutual contact; and performing a secondary cure of the partially-cured resin at the joint surfaces using an application of radiant energy, so as to further cure the partially-cured resin and bond the sub-components to each other, thereby forming the component.

DIRECT INJECT JOINT ARCHITECTURE ENABLED BY QUICK CURE ADHESIVE
20220194020 · 2022-06-23 ·

Methods and apparatuses for assembling components are described. An apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a first structure having a first tongue, a second tongue, and a third tongue, the second tongue being between the first tongue and the third tongue, a second structure having a first groove, a second groove, and a third groove, the second groove being between the first groove and the third groove, a first adhesive, coupled to the first tongue and the first groove and coupled to the third tongue and the third groove when the first structure is coupled to the second structure, and a second adhesive coupled to the second tongue and the second groove when the first structure is coupled to the second structure, wherein the first adhesive is injected into the first groove and the third groove and the second adhesive is injected into the second groove.

Manufacturing process of display screen cover

The invention discloses a manufacturing process of a display screen cover, and a display screen. The manufacturing process includes the following steps: S1, providing a lamp panel provided with LED lamp beads; S2, arranging a glue barrier; S3, filling the hollow region of the glue barrier with glue I, and covering the LED lamp beads with the glue I; S4, providing a press plate; S5, curing the glue I; and S6, removing the press plate and the glue barrier. The cover does not need to be additionally assembled on the lamp panel, so that the lamp beads are protected against damage from the cover, and the yield of display screens is increased; and gaps between the lamp beads are completely filled with the cover, so that the lamp beads are fully protected.

Reducing resin squeeze-out

Described herein are techniques for reducing resin squeeze-out including a method comprising receiving a first component and a second component, where the first component is configured to be joined to the second component at an overlap area using an adhesive layer to form a structure having a ledge. The method further comprises applying the adhesive layer to the overlap area on the first component. The method further comprises selectively curing a portion of the adhesive layer adjacent to the ledge. The method further comprises forming the structure by combining the first component, the second component, and the adhesive layer and curing a remainder of the adhesive layer.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPLICING MULTIFILAMENT TEXTILE FIBERS
20230264432 · 2023-08-24 ·

A method for splicing two bundles (1, 2) of multifilament textile fibers comprises: inserting an end portion of a first bundle (1) into a first end of a heat-shrinkable sheath (10) and an end portion of a second bundle (2) into a second end of the sheath, axially opposite the first end, until the ends of the end portions of the two bundles are facing each other; inserting a curable organic material inside the sheath (10) in a space separating the end portions of the bundles (1, 2); heating a portion of the heat-shrinkable sheath (10) surrounding a joining portion (9) to a predetermined temperature; curing the curable organic material; and removing the sheath (10).

CONNECTION ELEMENT FOR ADHERING TO A COMPONENT SURFACE AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND SECURING METHOD THEREFOR
20230256684 · 2023-08-17 ·

A connection element for adhering to a component surface of a first component, such that a second component can be secured to the first component by the connection element, including a base element having an adhesive side with an adhesive surface, and a mounting structure. The base element consists of a thermoplastic with a temperature of continued use of at least 130° C., which can be poorly irradiated or cannot be irradiated with light, and has at least one irradiation region. The base element can be irradiated with light in this region in such a way that light energy penetrates the base element. The irradiation region, in cross-section, has a smaller thickness and a transmittance at least 20% with a light wavelength between 320 and 500 nm. Alternatively, the irradiation region is formed by a through-opening.

System and process for gluing fabric
11724464 · 2023-08-15 · ·

A method and system applying glue to a fabric to create a bonded seam by applying a carrier liquid to a predetermined area of a first piece of fabric and in a pre-determined pattern; applying uniformly, to the first piece of fabric, particles of a powdered elastomer such that the particles of the powdered elastomer adhere to the applied carrier liquid; removing excess particles of the powdered elastomer, the excess particles of the powdered elastomer being particles of the powdered elastomer not adhering to the applied carrier liquid; applying a second piece of fabric to the predetermined area of a first piece of fabric; and curing the particles of a powdered elastomer to create a bonded seam between the first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric.

Fastening insert for a component made of plastic, foam or composite material
11319982 · 2022-05-03 · ·

A fastening insert made of plastic with a T-shaped configuration consisting of an insert disc and a hollow cylindrical shaft fastened to the insert disc. The insert disc has a plurality of passage openings arranged off-center, at least one of which has an edge projection extending circumferentially continuously or circumferentially in sections, which is formed as toothing and extends on one side or both sides beyond the respective fastening side of the insert disc. This toothing ensures an additional form-fit connection or fixation of the fastening insert in a preferably fiber-reinforced composite material.

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF A FRAMED PROTON-CONDUCTING MEMBRANE
20230253597 · 2023-08-10 ·

A method for production and processing of a framed proton-conducting membrane for a fuel cell, comprises: providing of the proton-conducting membrane and a frame comprising at least two media ports inserting the membrane into a recess of the frame, processing of at least one surface of the frame such that a first region exists with an increased force of adhesion for a joining by means of gluing, and at least one second region exists with a lesser force of adhesion than the increased force of adhesion.

Systems, methods, and devices for assembling lenses and waveguides
11719903 · 2023-08-08 · ·

A system comprises a first mechanism configured to hold a first block including a plurality of lenses located on or near a first surface of the first block. The plurality of lenses are configured to receive light to generate a plurality of light spots at or near a second surface of the first block opposite the first surface. The system includes a second mechanism configured to hold a second block including a plurality of waveguides, and to move the second block to bring the plurality of waveguides in alignment with the plurality of lenses using the plurality of light spots as alignment marks.