Hot and cool air bonding apparatus
US5554252A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3055
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for bonding a fiber reinforced plastic automotive body member to a reinforcement member. An adhesive is located between mating surfaces of the body member and the reinforcement member. Pressurized heated and cool air is used to heat and facilitate the cooling of the adhesive. The apparatus includes a switchable heating and cooling system that first provides pressurized heated air about outer surfaces of the body member and the reinforcement member, and thereafter, the system provides pressurized cool air about the same outer surfaces.
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