Fluid-operated stabilizing apparatus and method
US5046272A · kind A · utility
298Cited by
14References
38Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2406/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid-operated stabilizing apparatus receives an article having loose, wrinkled overlapping surfaces and by use of fluid flow control devices directs flows of fluid to the overlapping surfaces to fluidly shake the surfaces to smooth out wrinkles and any folded portions thereof, and then to align and hold the surfaces for subsequent treatment, such as bonding together. A method is also provided for smoothing and aligning the overlapping surfaces for subsequent treatment.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.