Laminator for encapsulating multilayer laminate assembly
AssigneeSpire Corporation
InventorsAnthony J. Armini, Michael J. Nowlan
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Abstract
A laminator for laminating and/or encapsulating a multilayer laminate assembly is disclosed. The laminator includes a processing chamber designed to receive the laminate assembly. The processing chamber is provided with independently controllable temperature, vacuum and pneumatic pressure capabilities for effecting optimum processing conditions for particular materials and configurations. The laminator features a double-vacuum system and a choice between two automatic cycles: a lamination cycle and a lamination-and-cure cycle. Preferably, the laminator is microprocessor controlled and is provided with a control panel where the processing parameters are set and monitored.
Claims10
A laminator featuring a double-vacuum system and comprising:
- (a) a chamber;
- (b) means for opening and closing said chamber;
- (c) means operatively associated with said chamber for creating a vacuum therein;
- (d) a plurality of heaters surrounding said chamber;
- (e) cooling means mounted in between said plurality of heaters;
- (f) control means disposed on the front of said laminator for setting the processing parameters of said laminator, wherein said cooling means comprises a plurality of metal strips removably clamped between said plurality of heaters.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.