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Heated double diaphragm tool for decorative laminate application

  • US 10,525,683 B2
  • Filed: 11/08/2016
  • Issued: 01/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A panel laminator comprising:

  • a first frame defining an outer boundary, the first frame operable to support a panel to be laminated;

    a first flexible diaphragm supported by the first frame to cover the outer boundary;

    a second frame sized and shaped to conform to the first frame along the outer boundary;

    a second flexible diaphragm supported by the second frame to match the outer boundary;

    a first heating blanket attached to the first frame distal from the first flexible diaphragm to create an isolated heated environment between the first heating blanket and the first flexible diaphragm, and enclosed by the first frame wherein the first flexible diaphragm and the first heating blanket are separated by a plurality of support bars spanning between first and second lateral portions of the first frame;

    a second heating blanket attached to the second frame distal from the second flexible diaphragm to create an isolated heated environment between the second heating blanket and the second flexible diaphragm, and enclosed by the second frame;

    a permeable layer positioned between the first flexible diaphragm and the second flexible diaphragm; and

    a vacuum port operable to connect a vacuum source to the permeable layer between the first flexible diaphragm and the second flexible diaphragm.

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