Henry Brandtjen - St. Paul MN, US Kenneth Renard - Forest Lake MN, US Robert Palmer - Scandia MN, US
Assignee:
Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc. - St. Croix Falls WI
International Classification:
B30B001/00
US Classification:
100/265000
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for varying the dwell parameters for a platen press are disclosed. The method involves creating an impression force between first and second platens using a driven biasing member where movement of the member is controlled by a tensioner. The apparatus includes a driven biasing member that is linked to at least one of the first and second platens that form the press and a tensioner linked to the biasing member. The bias and tensioner permit the dwell time to be extended and allows the impression force between the platens to be variably applied.
