Removing wrinkles adjacent to a joint
US12011865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C53/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for removing a wrinkle adjacent to a joint between a first surface material and a second surface material, different from the first surface material. The system and method may include directing a flow of air creating an air wall across the first surface material adjacent to the joint where the wrinkle is being removed from the second surface material; directing heat onto the wrinkle in the second surface material; and working out the wrinkle from the second surface material while the second surface material is at an elevated temperature.
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