Patent ID: 6568931
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B29C,F28F,Y10T

Abstract:
An emboss pattern processing apparatus, comprising:an emboss patterning roller for transferring an emboss pattern onto a first face of a thermoplastic resin sheet; a lustering device having a mirror face member that is positioned to press against a second face of the thermoplastic resin sheet that is opposite the first face while the thermoplastic resin sheet is against said emboss patterning roller for lustering the second face of the thermoplastic resin sheet; a cooling device located inside said emboss patterning roller for cooling the thermoplastic resin sheet while the thermoplastic resin sheet remains against said emboss patterning roller to a lower temperature than a temperature at which the emboss pattern is transferred to the thermoplastic resin sheet wherein said cooling device is positioned to draw thermal energy away from the first face of the thermoplastic resin sheet towards the emboss patterning roller after the emboss pattern is transferred to the thermoplastic resin sheet; and a peeling device for removing the cooled thermoplastic resin sheet from said emboss patterning roller.