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Method and device for laminating layers of identification cards, or the like

US5399223A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1992
Grant dateMar 21, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2425/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

For laminating layers consisting at least in part of thermoplastic films, in particular for producing identification cards, or the like, carrying information and/or data, a method is proposed where the blank, after having been introduced between pressing dies, is initially subjected to the pressure and heat required for complete lamination of the blank. Heat dissipation is prevented during heating by the fact that cooling components are kept at a predetermined distance from the heating surfaces. During a subsequent transition from heating to cooling, the heating effect is terminated and cooling bodies are brought into contact with the pressing and heating components, for reducing the temperature of the completely laminated product.

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