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US 2021/0316514 A1Published application
Apparatus for sealing an edge of a material
OwnerRichard Rahminventor
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Abstract
An apparatus is described for securing an edge of the material to a support surface. A guide surface is positioned adjacent the edge to be secured. A weld head engages the edge of the material in a plurality of locations. A drive mechanism advances the weld head on the guide surface. The weld head engages the edge of the material and transfers energy to secure the edge of material in the desired position on the support surface.
Claims20
An apparatus for securing an edge of a material to a support surface comprising:
- a guide mechanism positioned adjacent the edge to be secured;
- a carriage moveably positioned adjacent the guide mechanism;
- a drive mechanism to advance the carriage on the guide surface and a weld head positioned on the carriage, the weld head disposed for engaging the end of the material in a plurality of locations, and transferring energy to secure the edge of the material in the desired position on the support surface.
A method for securing an edge of a material to a support surface comprising:
- positioning a guide surface adjacent the edge to be secured;
- advancing a weld head with respect to the guide surface, the weld head being disposed to engage the material as the weld head is advanced;
- transferring energy from the weld head to the material and the support surface to secure the material to the support surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.