Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture – Methods – Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
Patent
1986-07-03
1987-08-04
Dawson, Robert A.
Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
Methods
Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
156201, 156202, 156461, 156464, 428104, B32B 3112, B32B 708
Patent
active
046844198
ABSTRACT:
An improved method and related apparatus are provided for making convertible top for automobiles and the like, wherein top deck and side quarter panels of fabric-based material cooperatively form rain gutters extending along the opposite sides of the top deck panel. The top deck and each side quarter panel for a convertible top are initially sewn together in overlying relation near one side margin whereupon the side margin is folded over with the side quarter panel folded back upon itself to define a pair of directly overlying side edge strips. This folded side margin is advanced through a folding fixture adapted to insert an elongated rod substantially into the base of the fold between the side edge strips of the side quarter panel. An adhesive material is applied between the side edge strips which are then pressed together to obtain a secure bond therebetween and to lock the rod in place. The top deck panel is then unfolded from the assembly leaving its sewn marginal edge overlapping the folded-over edge strips of the side quarter panel, all of which are then securely bonded in stacked relation by a heat sealing process or the like. The top deck and side quarter panels are thus securely joined, with the captured elongated rod forming an elongated raised bead extending along and cooperating with the top deck panel to define the rain gutter.
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Dawson Robert A.
Robbins Auto Top Co., Inc.
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