/Vacuum Forming Method For Membrane-like Objects Having Protruding Structures And Forming Apparatus Thereof
Abstract

A vacuum forming method for a membrane-like object having a protruding structure and its forming apparatus, the forming method includes the following steps: fixing a flat membrane having a protruding structure on a sealing device; fixing a product model on a vacuum pumping device; clamping a transfer device on the protruding structure; utilizing a heating device to heat the flat membrane for softening the flat membrane; controlling the transfer device to move the protruding structure to a predetermined forming position; fitting the sealing device tightly to the vacuum pumping device; pumping out air between the flat membrane and the product model by the vacuum pumping device to generate negative pressure, so that the flat membrane is completely attached to a surface of the product model to form a final membrane having the protruding structure; after cooling, the final membrane having the protruding structure is taken out of the cooling room.

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What is claimed is:

A vacuum forming method for a membrane-like object having a protruding structure and its forming apparatus, the forming method includes the following steps: fixing a flat membrane having a protruding structure on a sealing device; fixing a product model on a vacuum pumping device; clamping a transfer device on the protruding structure; utilizing a heating device to heat the flat membrane for softening the flat membrane; controlling the transfer device to move the protruding structure to a predetermined forming position; fitting the sealing device tightly to the vacuum pumping device; pumping out air between the flat membrane and the product model by the vacuum pumping device to generate negative pressure, so that the flat membrane is completely attached to a surface of the product model to form a final membrane having the protruding structure; after cooling, the final membrane having the protruding structure is taken out of the cooling room.
Timeline
Filed
05/19/2026
Published
09/17/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(7)
B29C 51/10:Forming by pressure difference, e.g. vacuum
A61C 7/08:Mouthpiece-type retainers
B29C 51/20:having movable moulds or mould parts