Patent classifications
B29C66/83221
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A STABILIZER BAR WITH A RUBBER BUSH
Provided is a method of manufacturing a stabilizer bar with a rubber bush including manufacturing a rubber bush without an intermediate plate by subjecting a rubber composition containing butadiene rubber and natural rubber as a polymer to vulcanization molding; applying a thermosetting adhesive onto at least one of an inner peripheral surface of the rubber bush and an outer peripheral surface of the stabilizer bar, to thereby form a thermosetting adhesive layer; inserting and fitting the stabilizer bar into the rubber bush; holding the rubber bush with a fixing jig such that the rubber bush is compressed at a rate of 0% to 5%, at 25° C., in a direction of the stabilizer bar fitted into the rubber bush; and heating the rubber bush in the state to cure the thermosetting adhesive, to thereby bond and fix the rubber bush onto the stabilizer bar.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BUTT-SPLICING STRIP MEMBERS
Provided is a device and method for butt-splicing strip members for tire components, having a first clamp and a second clamp arranged for clamping a first end of a first strip member and a second end of a second strip member, respectively, wherein at least one of the first clamp and the second clamp is movable along a butt-splice direction into a butt-splicing position opposite to the other of the first clamp and the second clamp for butt-splicing the ends, wherein the first clamp includes a first upper clamp member and a first lower clamp member, wherein the second clamp includes a second upper clamp member and a second lower clamp member, wherein the first lower clamp member projects beyond the first upper clamp member over a first overlap distance and wherein the second upper clamp member projects beyond the second lower clamp member over a second overlap distance.
FUEL TANK MADE OF POLYKETONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Provided are a fuel tank made of polyketone and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes injection-molding an upper cover and a lower cover using an injection-molding machine, placing the upper cover and the lower cover at a relatively high position and a relatively low position, respectively, assembling the upper cover and the lower cover with each other, and bonding contact surfaces between the upper cover and the lower cover to each other using a laser beam. Since the upper cover and the lower cover are formed at the same time and are bonded to each other immediately after being assembled by a machine, it is possible to achieve automated production, mass production and remarkable cost reduction. Further, since the fuel tank has sufficient rigidity due to the rigidity of polyketone without an additional reinforcing member, it is possible to manufacture a lightweight fuel tank.
Bleach Compatible Polyolefin Mattress Cover
A bleach compatible mattress cover made of a non-woven polyolefin material and defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity configured to receive a mattress structure which may include a first and second support structure disposed in the interior cavity. In certain embodiments, the mattress cover has a Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate of greater than or equal 400 to less than 10,000, 7500 or more particularly less than 5000 grams per square meter per day and a hydrostatic head of 100 cm or greater and passes ASTM 1670 and ASTM 1671.
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AND PUTTING ON GLOVES, METHOD OF PRODUCING AND PUTTING ON GLOVES, AND GLOVE
The present invention provides an apparatus for producing and putting on gloves capable of producing gloves that fit an individual hand shape and also putting the glove on the hands, and a method for producing and putting on gloves. The apparatus for producing and putting on gloves comprises welding and cutting means which welds and cuts a first elastic film and a second elastic film at a position on the outer side of a contour of a user's hand in a state in which the user's hand is sandwiched between the first elastic film and the second elastic film.
Advanced composite radome and method of manufacturing
A radome for housing a radar system comprises a plurality of interconnected curved radome thermoplastic composite material panels, each curved radome thermoplastic composite material panel having a plurality of interconnecting edges, a foam core, an inner skin, an outer skin, and a plurality of three-dimensional fiber bundles tying the inner skin and the outer skin to each other through the foam core, inhibiting delamination. The radome includes a hydrophobic exterior surface that is self-cleaning and requires zero maintenance for 25 years.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MULTIPLE SYNCHRONIZED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS TO FINISH A PART
An ultrasonic systems and methods for sealing complex interfaces or for metal forming. Complex interfaces, such as a Gable top, have multiple and a variety of layers across the interface, or an oval or round spout having a complex geometry. An example system includes two ultrasonic horns arranged opposite a gap between which the interface is provided. The frequency and phase of the ultrasonic energy are synchronized as the energy is applied simultaneously while the interface is pressed between a jaw and the energy is applied to both sides of the interface. Another example system includes two ultrasonic transducers synchronized in frequency and phase and used to vibrate a horn mechanically to facilitate a sealing or welding interface or to assist in a metal-forming process.
Systems and methods using an ultrasonic transducer and scrubbing horn motion to seal a part
An ultrasonic welding system. The system includes an ultrasonic transducer assembly having a horn and a first transducer and a second transducer arranged to impart ultrasonic energy into the horn. The horn has a first part-interfacing surface and a second part-interfacing surface opposite the first part-interfacing surface. An actuator assembly is operatively coupled to the ultrasonic transducer assembly and configured to cause rotation of the horn. A controller is configured to: cause the actuator assembly to rotate the horn so that the first part-interfacing surface applies the ultrasonic energy to a first part along an entire length of the first part-interface surface while a first ultrasonic energy is applied through the horn via the first transducer to cause the first part-interfacing surface to vibrate back and forth along its entire length as the first ultrasonic energy is applied by the first transducer to the horn.
ULTRASOUND WELDING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR WELDING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES, OPTIONALLY MADE OF A PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MACHINE FOR PACKAGING FOOD PRODUCTS PROVIDED WITH SUCH AN ULTRASOUND WELDING DEVICE
The ultrasound welding device, for welding flexible packages is disclosed. The device includes: a power generator to generate a sinusoidal electric signal at a predetermined frequency; a transducer operatively associated with the power generator to transform the electric signal generated by the latter into mechanical vibrations having the same frequency as the electric signal; a sonotrode associated with the transducer and structured to amplify and transmit the mechanical vibrations generated by the transducer to a welding surface defined on the same; and a contrast element provided with a contrast surface arranged to engage the welding surface of the sonotrode during the welding operations. The transducer and sonotrode are engaged so as to amplify and transmit the vibrations generated by the transducer to the welding surface of the sonotrode without an amplifier or similar device.
METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CAPSULES
Manufacturing capsules, comprising preparing a first and a second capsule element, at least the first element containing a cavity, each element, being provided with a peripheral ring, bringing the elements together, so that the rings are superimposed, placing the two elements between a sonotrode and an anvil, the anvil containing an anvil recess and a striking surface, surrounding the anvil recess, the sonotrode including a sonotrode recess, with the same cross-section as the anvil recess, and a working surface surrounding the sonotrode recess, wherein the striking and working surfaces are configures to come into contact with each other on a working area, extending around the recesses, clamping the rings between the working surface and the striking surface by the proximity of a sonotrode and the anvil, activating the sonotrode and directing the ultrasound towards the anvil, whilst maintaining the clamping action, wherein the rings are detached from the capsule.