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Heat-sealing machine, heat-sealing method, embossing method, work pressing machine and workpiece

US6877216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2001
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53139
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polymer battery module (2) provided with tabs (4) is put in a package (5) and an open end part of the package (5) is heat-sealed by a heat-sealing machine (10). The heat-sealing machine (10) is provided with a pair of sealing heads (10a, 10b) respectively having sealing surfaces (12). The sealing surfaces (12) of the sealing heads (10a, 10b) are provided with recesses (11) in parts thereof corresponding to the tabs (4) of the polymer battery module (2) contained in the package (5) as located in place between the sealing heads (10a, 10b) for heat-sealing.

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