Edge modification apparatus

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Crispino, Richard (Department: 1733)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Surface bonding means and/or assembly means therefor

Automatic and/or material-triggered control

C156S447000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10344932

ABSTRACT:
An edge modification apparatus for the modification of at least part of edge of a panel. An edge follower with an edge contact roller to follow at least part of the profile of the panel. A support structure to allow movement of the edge follower relative to the panel. An edge sensor capable of determining the slope of the profile of the edge. A force applicator to apply a vectored force to the edge follower to press the at least one contact roller onto the edge of the panel. The force applicator is such that the resultant force to the edge follower is in a direction to press the at least one contact roller onto the edge and substantially not along the edge (save for optionally a very small component in the direction of travel of the edge follower along the profile) wherein relative movement between the edge follower and the planar object induces movement of the edge follower. The edge follower modifies the edge of the panel.

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English language trnaslation of DE 3517194A1, Franz et al.

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