Automated foam panel apparatus, blade, and associated method
AssigneeSysteco Ltd SECZ
InventorsKenneth R. Cole, Keith Leroy Cole, John Ray Cole
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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.
Claims8
An apparatus for constructing prefabricated foam panels, comprising:
- a foam block positioned on a base;
- a cutting unit having one or more heated blades for cutting one or more longitudinal kerfs in the foam block;
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- a motor for moving the cutting unit along a longitudinal axis of the foam block.
A rigid blade for kerfing foam, comprising:
- An anode;
- A cutter joined to the anode;
- A heat sink joined to the cutter at an intersection having a cross sectional area substantially equal to the cross sectional area of the cutter;
- An insulator separating the cutter and heat sink;
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- A cathode joined to the heat sink.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.