Automated foam panel apparatus, blade, and associated method
US8397387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49632
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and associated method for constructing prefabricated foam panels is provided. While making a longitudinal pass over a foam block, the apparatus flattens the foam block, cuts longitudinal kerfs in the foam block, and draws metal studs into the kerfs. The apparatus comprises a unique, heated blade having a shape similar to the cross section of a metal stud. The blade kerfs foam blocks, including blocks made of recycled or low-grade foam. The associated method includes kerfing the foam blocks by passing the blade through the foam blocks and drawing metal studs into the kerfs.
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