B29C2043/189

Method for manufacturing microprojection unit
11690990 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A method for manufacturing a microprojection unit (10) according to the invention involves: a microprojection tool forming step of forming a microprojection tool (1) by bringing a projecting mold part (11) into contact from one surface (2D) side of a base sheet (2A) including a thermoplastic resin, and thus forming a protrusion (3) that protrudes from another surface (2U) side, and withdrawing the projecting mold part (11) from the interior of the protrusion (3); a joining step of joining the one surface (2D) side of the base sheet (2A), in which the microprojection tool (1) has been formed, and a tip end of a base component (4); and a cutting step of cutting the base sheet (2A), to which the base component (4) has been joined, along a contour (4L) of the base component (4) at a position more inward than the base component's contour (4L) in a planar view of the base sheet (2A) as viewed from the microprojection tool (1) side, to manufacture a microprojection unit (10).

LAMINATED MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
20220410554 · 2022-12-29 · ·

A method for manufacturing a laminated molded body includes a cutting-out step for cutting out a cushion layer to form a cut-out part; a base material laminating step for forming a first laminated body; an insulating material placing step of attaching an insulating material to the cut-out part; a first thermocompression bonding step for bonding the first laminated body by thermocompression; a removing step for removing the cut-out part to form an opening; a skin laminating step for forming a second laminated body; and a second thermocompression bonding step for bonding the skin at the opening part to the lower layer material by bonding the second laminated body by thermocompression, the lower layer material being arranged below the cushion layer having the opening part.

Optical element, optical apparatus, image pickup apparatus, and method for producing optical element
11614564 · 2023-03-28 · ·

An optical element includes a first substrate having a first surface, a resin member disposed on the first surface, and a second substrate disposed above the resin member with a joining member interposed therebetween. The resin member has a first region contacting the joining member and a second region surrounding the first region and not contacting the joining member. An inclined portion having a thickness increasing from a starting point located in the second region toward an outer circumference of the resin member, is disposed in the second region. A tangent of the first surface, orthogonal to a normal of the first surface passing through the starting point, and a straight line passing through the starting point and a point at which the inclined portion has a largest thickness, form an angle of 25° or more and 45° or less.

Systems and methods for manufacturing header subassembly
11478651 · 2022-10-25 · ·

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for assembling a subassembly for use in manufacturing an implantable device header. A method includes placing a first split web into a top platen, placing a second split web into a bottom platen, placing a conductor assembly and an antenna assembly in the bottom platen on top of the second split web, compressing the top and bottom platens together, heating the top and bottom platens until a predetermined temperature and a predetermined pressure are reached, such that first split web is fused to the second split web to form the subassembly, separating the top and bottom platens, and removing the formed subassembly.

Open area core sandwich structure assembly with vehicle exterior surface glass

A composite sandwich panel assembly including an open area core, a high gloss surface sheet, and a structural skin. The open are core defines a plurality of pores and has a first face and an opposing second face. The high gloss surface sheet is adhered to the first face of the open area core by a first adhesive layer. The high gloss surface sheet has a high gloss surface. The structural skin is adhered to the second face of the open area core by a second adhesive layer. A process for forming the composite sandwich panel assembly includes positioning the high gloss surface sheet, joining the first face of the open area core to the high gloss surface sheet with a first adhesive layer intermediate therebetween, and joining the structural skin to the second face of the open area core with a second adhesive layer intermediate therebetween.

UNDER-SUPPORT AND MOLDED BRA CUP
20230115433 · 2023-04-13 · ·

The present disclosure provides for an under-support, which includes curved end portions and a support portion extending between the curved end portion. The support portion includes a plurality of openings. The present disclosure further provides for the under-support embedded in a foam cup. When the disclosed under-support is embedded in a foam cup, the foam extends through the openings in the support portion.

APPARATUS, MOLD SET, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL-RESIN COMPOSITE

Molding accuracy of a metal member is improved in an apparatus, a mold set, and a method for producing a metal-resin composite with a set of molds. An apparatus for manufacturing a metal-resin composite by press molding a metal member and a resin material, the apparatus including a mold including an upper mold and a lower mold sandwiching the metal member and the resin material, a molding auxiliary component detachably fixed to the upper mold so as to fill at least a part of a cavity C for arranging the resin material formed by the upper mold and the lower mold, and a drive unit that moves at least one of the upper mold and the lower mold in a vertical direction. The molding auxiliary component has a first press surface for molding the metal member. The upper mold has a second press surface for integrally molding the metal member and the resin material. A distance between the first press surface and the lower mold in a state where the molding auxiliary component is attached is shorter than a distance between the second press surface and the lower mold in a state where the molding auxiliary component is removed.

METHODS OF CREATING RAISED COLOR GRAPHICS AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME
20170355109 · 2017-12-14 ·

A method of making a decorative article, such as, a sign or plaque. with raised elements/graphics, includes cutting at least one character from a multi-layered sheet, positioning the at least one character on a mold surface, placing a substrate in contacting relationship with the at least one character, wherein the substrate comprises clear or colored thermoplastic material, and applying a compressive force to the substrate and mold such that the at least one character fuses to the substrate. The multi-layered sheet includes a clear first thermoplastic layer, a second thermoplastic layer, and a printed color layer sandwiched between the first and second thermoplastic layers. The at least one character may be an alpha-numeric character an image, or a portion of an image.

Thermally insulated VIP sandwich shipper
09828165 · 2017-11-28 · ·

A thermally insulated VIP sandwich shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The shipper comprises an outer shell, an inner shell and vacuum insulated panels sandwiched therebetween. The outer shell and the inner shell may be unitary rigid structures made of an expanded foam material and comprising a bottom having a perimeter and sides extending from the bottom perimeter and terminating in a rim. The inner shell rim may be spaced from the outer shell rim to define a gap, the gap being sealed to create an enclosed space within which the vacuum insulated panels are located. Each vacuum insulated panel may be oriented substantially orthogonally to at least one adjacent vacuum insulated panel and have an edge that abuts the adjacent vacuum insulated panels.

HEAT-RESISTANT CUSHIONING SHEET AND THERMOCOMPRESSION TREATMENT METHOD
20230173795 · 2023-06-08 · ·

A provided heat-resistant cushioning sheet is a sheet configured to be disposed between a thermocompression face of a thermocompression apparatus and a target in a thermocompression treatment of the target, and includes: a substrate including a fluorine resin; and a coating layer including a heat-resistant resin and disposed on a one principal surface side of the substrate. One exposed surface of the heat-resistant cushioning sheet is formed by the coating layer. The heat-resistant resin is a resin other than a fluorine resin and has a melting point of 280° C. or higher and/or a glass transition temperature of 210° C. or higher. The provided heat-resistant cushioning sheet is well adapted to expected further increases in treatment temperature and pressure.