# US 10,864,711 B2 · Laminating device and a method for laminating a decor layer onto a carrier part

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- Number: US 10,864,711 B2
- Document ID: US10864711B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/875,527
- Filed: 2018-01-19
- Published: 2018-07-19
- Granted: 2020-12-15
- Earliest claimed: 2017-01-19
- Assignees: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH
- Applicants: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH
- Inventors: (Gerhard) Wilfried Schilles; Sabine Lindemann
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10864711B2

## CPC

- B32B 37/0046: {characterised by constructional aspects of the apparatus}
- B29C 63/046: {using a folding shoulder}
- B32B 3/02: characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions {(non-uniform thickness B32B3/263)}
- B32B 3/08: characterised by added members at particular parts {(layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side B32B3/14, B32B3/18)}
- B32B 5/18: characterised by features of a layer {of} foamed material
- B32B 5/245: {another layer next to it being a foam layer}
- B32B 5/26: another layer {next to it} also being fibrous or filamentary {(relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of different layers B32B5/12)}
- B32B 7/12: using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
- B32B 9/025: {comprising leather}
- B32B 9/042: {of wood}
- B32B 9/045: {of synthetic resin}
- B32B 9/047: {made of fibres or filaments}
- B32B 15/08: of synthetic resin
- B32B 15/082: comprising vinyl resins; comprising acrylic resins
- B32B 15/085: comprising polyolefins
- B32B 15/09: comprising polyesters
- B32B 15/10: of wood
- B32B 15/14: next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B 21/047: {of foam}
- B32B 21/08: of synthetic resin
- B32B 21/10: Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B 27/065: {of foam}
- B32B 27/08: of synthetic resin
- B32B 27/12: next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B 27/283: {comprising polysiloxanes}
- B32B 27/302: {comprising aromatic vinyl (co)polymers, e.g. styrenic (co)polymers}
- B32B 27/304: {comprising vinyl halide (co)polymers, e.g. PVC, PVDC, PVF, PVDF}
- B32B 27/32: comprising polyolefins {(comprising vinyl (co)polymers or acrylic (co)polymers B32B27/30)}
- B32B 27/365: {comprising polycarbonates}
- B32B 27/40: comprising polyurethanes
- B32B 37/1018: {using only vacuum}
- B29C 53/40: for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
- B29L 2031/302: {Trim strips}
- B32B 37/1207: {Heat-activated adhesive (B32B37/04 takes precedence)}
- B32B 38/1866: {conforming the layers or laminate to a convex or concave profile}
- B32B 2037/1215: {Hot-melt adhesive}
- B32B 2260/021: Fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B 2260/046: Synthetic resin
- B32B 2266/025: Polyolefin
- B32B 2266/0278: Polyurethane
- B32B 2307/51: Elastic
- B32B 2307/7265: Non-permeable
- B32B 2307/732: Dimensional properties
- B32B 2451/00: Decorative or ornamental articles
- B32B 2605/003: Interior finishings
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00)
- B29L: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES

## Abstract

A laminating device and method for laminating a decor layer onto a carrier part includes a lower tool with a support region for receiving the carrier part, an upper tool including a pressing surface for exerting a pressing pressure onto the decor layer which is arranged between an upper side of the carrier part and the pressing surface, and at least one movable slider for edge-folding an overhang of the decor layer around an edge of the carrier part by way of pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer. A distance between the lower tool and the pressing surface can be enlarged or reduced. The lower tool includes a first membrane, wherein the arrangement of the first membrane and the slider to one another is such that the first membrane is movable onto the slider, for pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A laminating device for laminating a decor layer onto a carrier part, comprising:
a lower tool with a support region for receiving the carrier part;
an upper tool comprising a pressing surface for exerting a pressing pressure onto the decor layer which is arranged between an upper side of the carrier part and the pressing surface; and
at least one movable slider for edge-folding an overhang of the decor layer around an edge of the carrier part by way of pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer, so that the overhang is pressed around the edge of the carrier part onto a lower side of the carrier part,
wherein the upper tool and lower tool are configured such that a distance between the lower tool and the pressing surface can be enlarged or reduced, and
wherein the lower tool comprises a first membrane, wherein an arrangement of the first membrane and the slider to one another is such that the first membrane is movable onto the slider, for pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A laminating device according to claim 1, wherein the first membrane is movable against the slider by way of producing an underpressure.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

A laminating device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing surface is a second membrane.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

A laminating device according to claim 3, wherein a space between the first membrane and the second membrane can be sealed off in a fluid-tight manner, so that the second membrane can be pressed against the decor layer which is arranged on the upper side of the carrier part and the first membrane against the slider, by way of subjecting the space to an underpressure.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

A laminating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the upper tool and the lower tool is at least one of actively coolable and heatable.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

A laminating device according to claim 1, wherein the slider is translatorily and rotationally movable.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A laminating device according to claim 1, including at least one of a pneumatic, hydraulic, and motoric device for moving the slider.