Apparatus for, and method of, manufacture of a folded-substrate article
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May 12, 2020
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Oct 29, 2015
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Nov 8, 2013
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Nov 9, 2012
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for the manufacture of an article made up of a number of elements, including a resilient element, that are bonded together during the manufacturing process. The apparatus includes a guide track which defines a path along which the elements travel during the manufacturing process and a compression frame provided along at least part of the length of the track for compressing the resilient element as the resilient member travels along the path defined by the guide track. The process includes moving a combination of article precursor elements together along the guide track rails such that the compression frame acts to press the elements together during bonding. The method and apparatus minimize misalignment of the elements and thereby improve quality of the finished article as well increasing production rates compared to conventional methods and apparatus.
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B31F Class
- 98 Applications Filed
- 87 Patents Issued To-Date
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