Methods and systems for the automated manufacture of composite doors
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B32B-037/18
B32B-037/14
B32B-038/10
출원번호
US-0882785
(2004-07-01)
등록번호
US-7501037
(2009-03-10)
발명자
/ 주소
Stroup,Jon Christopher
Dailey,David Patrick
Walter,John Robert
Reich,Thomas Scott
Strocko,Mark John
Clark,Randy Jon
Olson,Brent David
출원인 / 주소
JELD WEN, inc.
대리인 / 주소
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
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11인용 특허 :
121
초록▼
Disclosed are automated processes and systems for the assembly of composite doors, and doors made using such processes and systems. The automated process may comprise a continuous series of steps allowing individual doors to be made in tandem, rather than in batch. The process may allow for the auto
Disclosed are automated processes and systems for the assembly of composite doors, and doors made using such processes and systems. The automated process may comprise a continuous series of steps allowing individual doors to be made in tandem, rather than in batch. The process may allow for the automation of individual steps such that the need for coordinating separate assembly steps may be substantially reduced.
대표청구항▼
That which is claimed is: 1. A process for making doors comprising the following steps for the assembly of an individual door: (a) assembling a frame for the individual door, the frame comprising a pair of rails and a pair of stiles; (b) positioning and attaching the assembled frame and a first doo
That which is claimed is: 1. A process for making doors comprising the following steps for the assembly of an individual door: (a) assembling a frame for the individual door, the frame comprising a pair of rails and a pair of stiles; (b) positioning and attaching the assembled frame and a first door skin; (c) positioning and attaching the assembled frame and a second door skin, wherein the process is substantially continuous, each of the steps (a)-(c) is substantially automated, and the doors are made substantially in tandem, such that the assembly of the individual door is substantially independent of the assembly of any other door and a first design of the individual door is varied from a second design of a previously assembled door; and (d) stacking the individual door on top of the previously assembled door prior to trimming both the individual door and the previously assembled door while stacked. 2. The process of claim 1, further comprising applying adhesive to at least one surface of the assembled frame. 3. The process of claim 2, further comprising the step of pressing the first door skin and the second door skin and the frame to facilitate adhesion of the door skins to the frame. 4. The process of claim 3, further comprising aligning the rails and stiles relative to each other using a robotic pick and place system. 5. The process of claim 4, further comprising applying the adhesive to at least one of the rails or stiles at each corner of the frame. 6. The process of claim 5, further comprising clamping the frame together using an adjustable clamp system. 7. The process of claim 4, wherein the adhesive sets in less than 5 minutes. 8. The process of claim 4, wherein the adhesive sets in about 10 to 90 seconds. 9. The process of claim 4, wherein the adhesive comprises a reactive hot-melt PUR adhesive. 10. The process of claim 1, further comprising positioning the frame on the first door skin using a robotic pick and place system. 11. The process of claim 1, further comprising positioning at least one lock block on the first door skin and within a perimeter of the assembled frame using a robotic pick and place system. 12. The process of claim 1, wherein the individual door is assembled in about 12 seconds or less. 13. The process of claim 1, further comprising applying an interior core material to the assembled frame. 14. The process of claim 13, wherein the core material comprises a polymer foam. 15. The process of claim 13, wherein the core material comprises an expandable mesh. 16. The process of claim 15, wherein the expandable mesh comprises a cellulosic material comprising a honeycomb structure. 17. The process of claim 13, wherein the core material comprises a solid material comprising at least one of a wood block, a particleboard, a corrugated cardboard, or a medium density fiberboard. 18. The process of claim 1, further comprising positioning the first door skin on the assembled frame. 19. The process of claim 1, wherein a first parameter of the individual door is varied from a second parameter of another individual door without interruption of the process. 20. The process of claim 19, wherein the first parameter comprises a specification. 21. A process for making doors comprising the following steps for the assembly of an individual door: (a) assembling a frame for the individual door, the frame comprising a pair of rails and a pair of stiles; (b) positioning and attaching the assembled frame and a first door skin; (c) positioning and attaching the assembled frame and a second door skin, wherein the process is substantially continuous, each of the steps (a)-(c) is substantially automated, and the doors are made substantially in tandem, such that the assembly of the individual door is substantially independent of the assembly of any other door and a first design of the individual door is varied from a second design of a previously assembled door; and (d) stacking the individual door on top of the previously assembled door and trimming both the individual door and the previously assembled door simultaneously. 22. The process of claim 21, further comprising applying adhesive to at least one surface of the assembled frame. 23. The process of claim 22, further comprising the step of pressing the first door skin and the second door skin and the frame to facilitate adhesion of the door skins to the frame. 24. The process of claim 23, further comprising aligning the rails and stiles relative to each other using a robotic pick and place system. 25. The process of claim 21, further comprising applying an interior core material to the assembled frame. 26. The process of claim 25, wherein the core material comprises a polymer foam.
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