Method and apparatus for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsChinmay Suresh Betrabet, Davis Hoang Nhan, Barton Andrew Laughlin, Daniel Hoo, James Melvin Gaestel
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Abstract
A method for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces of ultrasonic bonding systems is disclosed. The method includes providing an ultrasonic bonding surface. A pad is provided proximate to, and in fluid contact with, the ultrasonic bonding system. A fluid is conducted to the pad such that the fluid is applied is intermittently or continuously applied to at least a portion of the ultrasonic bonding surface.
Claims17
A method for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces, the method comprising:
- providing an ultrasonic bonding surface having a width dimension;
- providing a pad proximate to, and in fluid contact with, the ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing a fluid;
- and
- conducting the fluid to the pad so that the fluid is intermittently or continuously applied to at least a portion of the ultrasonic bonding surfaces.
- wherein the pad comprises cellulosic material, polyurethane foam material, or natural-sponge material.
A method for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces, the method comprising:
- providing an ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing a pad on a roller proximate to, and in fluid contact with, the ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing a fluid reservoir;
- providing a fluid in the fluid reservoir;
- providing a pump to conduct the fluid from the fluid reservior to the pad;
- and
- conducting the fluid from the reservior to the pad and so that the fluid is continuously applied to at least a portion of the ultrasonic bonding surface.
A method for reducing adhesive build-up on ultrasonic bonding surfaces, the method comprising:
- providing an ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing a hollow, cylindrical polyurethane open cell foam pad having an interior surface and an exterior surface;
- providing a roller mount proximate to the ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing the pad on the roller mount such that the exterior surface is proximate to, and in fluid contact with, the ultrasonic bonding surface;
- providing a fluid reservoir;
- providing mineral oil;
- providing a pump;
- delivering the mineral oil to the interior surface of the pad via the pump at a rate of at least about 3 milliliters per minute;
- and
- conducting the mineral oil to the exterior surface of the pad such that the mineral oil is continuously applied to substantially all of the ultrasonic bonding surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.