Patent ID: 6273976
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B29C,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for transporting panel substrates with adhesive on both sides such that the panel substrates may be used in the manufacture of decorative panels, the apparatus comprising:an adhesive applicator which coats a panel substrate with adhesive;a first edge support member and a second edge support member located adjacent an outlet end of the adhesive applicator such that opposed edges of the panel substrate are respectively supported by the first edge support member and the second edge support member without interfering with the adhesive being applied to the panel substrate; anda support for selectively supporting the coated panel substrate and releasing the panel substrate so as not to interfere with the adhesive applied to the panel substrate by the adhesive applicator, the support including a static member positioned adjacent to the outlet end of the adhesive applicator and oriented to support a trailing edge of the panel substrate, the trailing edge being transverse to the opposed edges, as the coated panel moves between the outlet end of the adhesive applicator and a lower supporting surface, the static member including an angled member substantially extending between the outlet end of the adhesive applicator and the lower support surface for downwardly guiding the coated panel upon release.