Patent ID: 8136566
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: B32B,H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A laminating apparatus for laminating sheet-shaped members for use in a fuel cell, the laminating apparatus, comprising: a placement means for receiving a first member; first clamp means for holding a portion of an upper surface of the first member against the placement means; a first moving means for superimposing a second member over the upper surface of the first member; second clamp means for holding a portion of an upper surface of the second member against the first member; a second moving means for superimposing a third member over the upper surface of the second member and a portion of the second clamp means; a pressing means for pressing the third member to elastically deform the third member and to bring at least a portion of the third member into contact with the second member; and actuation means which are connected to the second clamp means, respectively, for retracting the second clamp means from between the second member and the third member.