Asynchronous laminating machine
By designing an asynchronous lamination machine and using the cooperation of the die-cutting mechanism and the feeding assembly, the problem of more waste after die-cutting in the production of conductive foam is solved, and efficient utilization and low waste of conductive foam is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422048038.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-22
AI Technical Summary
During the existing conductive foam production process, conductive foam will produce a large amount of waste after die-cutting, resulting in low utilization and serious waste.
An asynchronous bonding machine is designed to realize asynchronous feeding and bonding of conductive foam and blank material tape through the cooperation of the die-cutting mechanism, the first feeding assembly and the second feeding assembly, thereby reducing the die-cutting interval of conductive foam and improving utilization.
Through asynchronous feeding and bonding technology, the die-cutting interval of conductive foam is effectively reduced, its utilization rate is improved, and waste is reduced, while ensuring the arrangement interval of conductive foam on the blank material tape.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of conductive foam production equipment, and in particular to an asynchronous laminator. Background Art
[0002] Conductive foam is a special material. By covering a flame-retardant sponge with conductive cloth and through treatment, it is given excellent surface conductivity. Conductive foam can be easily fixed on electronic components that require electromagnetic shielding with tape and can achieve a good shielding effect. Therefore, it is widely used in communication equipment (cabinet), computers, medical equipment, satellite communication, and the aerospace field.
[0003] Currently, conductive foam is mainly produced by a molding machine in an automatic production line. After automatic fixed-length die-cutting, it becomes a finished product. However, for the convenience of using conductive foam, most customers require the conductive foam after fixed-length die-cutting to be arranged on a blank tape and shipped in rolls. Currently, mainly the conductive foam with a blue film attached to its surface is integrally adhered to the blank tape, and then the conductive foam is subjected to fixed-length die-cutting, so that the conductive foam after fixed-length die-cutting is neatly arranged on the blank tape for the convenience of customers.
[0004] In the above process, there is usually a certain distance between the conductive foams arranged on the blank tape for the convenience of customers. However, since the conductive foam is integrally adhered to the blank tape and then die-cut, there will be a certain distance between two adjacent die-cut positions on the conductive foam, resulting in a large amount of waste generated after die-cutting of the conductive foam, thereby reducing the utilization rate of the conductive foam and causing waste of the conductive foam. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] In order to improve the utilization rate of conductive foam in the production process and thus reduce the waste of conductive foam, the present application provides an asynchronous laminator.
[0006] The present application provides an asynchronous laminator, adopting the following technical solutions:
[0007] An asynchronous laminating machine, comprising a frame, on which a die-cutting mechanism is arranged. The die-cutting mechanism includes a lower die fixedly arranged on the frame. An elevating cylinder is arranged on the outer periphery of the lower die. An upper die is arranged on the elevating cylinder and is located above the lower die. A cutting die is arranged on the surface of the upper die facing the lower die. An installation frame is arranged on the upper die. A first feeding component is arranged on the installation frame. The first feeding component is used to drive the conductive foam to pass through between the upper die and the lower die and make the conductive foam abut against the upper die. A second feeding component is arranged on the frame. The second feeding component is used to drive the blank tape to pass through between the upper die and the lower die and make the blank tape abut against the lower die. The feeding directions of the first feeding component and the second feeding component are opposite and the feeding speeds are different.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the first feeding component helps to drive the conductive foam to pass through between the upper die and the lower die and make the conductive foam abut against the upper die. The second feeding component helps to drive the blank tape to pass through between the upper die and the lower die and make the blank tape abut against the lower die. The elevating cylinder helps to drive the movement of the upper die, thereby driving the cutting die to perform die-cutting on the conductive foam, which helps to laminate the die-cut conductive foam onto the blank tape. And by using the fact that the feeding directions of the first feeding component and the second feeding component are opposite and the feeding speeds are different, it helps to make the feeding length of the blank tape greater than the feeding length of the conductive foam within the same time, and further helps to reduce the die-cutting interval of the conductive foam while ensuring the arrangement interval of the die-cut conductive foam on the blank tape, which helps to improve the utilization rate of the conductive foam and reduce the waste of the conductive foam.
[0009] In a specific feasible embodiment, the first feeding component includes a first unwinding roller, a first winding roller and a first winding motor. The first unwinding roller and the first winding roller are both rotatably installed on the installation frame. The first winding motor is arranged on the installation frame and is in transmission connection with the first winding roller.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the first winding motor helps to drive the first winding roller to wind the rolled conductive foam placed on the first unwinding roller, thereby helping to drive the conductive foam to pass through between the upper die and the lower die and make the conductive foam abut against the upper die, and further facilitating the die-cutting of the conductive foam by the cutting die.
[0011] In a specific feasible embodiment, a first guiding roller and a second guiding roller are further arranged on the installation frame. The first guiding roller and the second guiding roller are located on both sides of the upper die. The first guiding roller and the second guiding roller are used to guide the feeding path of the conductive foam and at the same time used to adjust the tension of the conductive foam.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the first material guide roller and the second material guide roller are used to help guide the feeding path of the conductive foam, so that the conductive foam passes between the upper mold and the lower mold and abuts against the upper mold; at the same time, the first material guide roller and the second material guide roller also help to adjust the tensioning force of the conductive foam, which helps to facilitate the cutting die to die-cut the conductive foam.
[0013] In a specific feasible implementation scheme, the second feeding assembly includes a feeding rack, a second feeding roller, a winding rack, a second winding roller and a second winding motor, the feeding rack is arranged on the side wall of the frame, the second feeding roller is rotatably arranged on the feeding rack, the winding rack is arranged on the side wall of the frame away from the feeding rack, the second winding roller is rotatably arranged on the winding rack, and the second winding motor is fixedly arranged on the winding rack and is transmission-connected to the second winding roller.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the second winding motor is used to drive the second winding roller to wind up the rolled blank material strip placed on the second unwinding roller, thereby helping to drive the blank material strip to pass between the upper mold and the lower mold and make the blank material strip abut against the lower mold, thereby facilitating the die-cut conductive foam to be bonded to the blank material strip.
[0015] In a specific possible implementation scheme, a feeding mechanism and a traction mechanism are provided on the frame, the feeding mechanism is used to guide the blank material strip into between the upper mold and the lower mold, and the feeding mechanism is located between the second unwinding roller and the die-cutting mechanism, the traction mechanism is used to pull the blank material strip, and the traction mechanism is located between the second winding roller and the die-cutting mechanism.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the feeding mechanism is used to help guide the blank material strip to enter between the upper die and the lower die, thereby helping to improve the accuracy of the position of the blank material strip entering between the upper die and the lower die, and further helping to improve the accuracy of the position where the conductive foam after die cutting is attached to the blank material strip. The traction mechanism is used to help traction the blank material strip, thereby helping to improve the movement accuracy of the blank material strip relative to the conductive foam, and further helping to improve the bonding effect of the conductive foam after die cutting on the blank material strip.
[0017] In a specific feasible implementation scheme, a fixed frame is provided on the frame, and a film removal assembly and a film sticking assembly are jointly provided on the frame and the fixed frame. The film removal assembly and the film sticking assembly are located between the die-cutting mechanism and the second winding roller and are arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the blank material strip. The film removal assembly is used to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam, and the film sticking assembly is used to adhere a layer of protective film to the blank material strip and the conductive foam.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the film removing assembly helps to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam attached to the surface of the blank tape, and the film attaching assembly helps to attach a protective film on the blank tape and the conductive foam after the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam is removed, playing a protective role.
[0019] In a specific feasible embodiment, the film removing assembly includes a third unwinding roller, a third winding roller, a third winding motor and a pressing roller. The third unwinding roller and the third winding roller are both rotatably arranged on the fixing frame. The third winding motor is fixedly arranged on the fixing frame and is in transmission connection with the third winding roller. The pressing roller is rotatably arranged on the machine frame.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the third winding motor helps to drive the third winding roller to wind the tape placed on the third unwinding roller. At the same time, the tape passes through the pressing roller during the winding process and fits on the surface of the blank tape, which helps the tape to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam on the blank tape.
[0021] In a specific feasible embodiment, the film attaching assembly includes a fourth unwinding roller and a fitting roller. The fourth unwinding roller is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame and is used for placing the protective film. The fitting roller is rotatably arranged on the machine frame and is used for making the protective film fit on the surfaces of the blank tape and the conductive foam.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the operator fits the protective film placed on the fourth unwinding roller on the surfaces of the blank tape and the conductive foam, and as the blank tape moves, the blank tape and the protective film jointly pass through the fitting roller, so that the protective film adheres to the surfaces of the blank tape and the conductive foam, playing a protective role.
[0023] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0024] 1. Through the settings of the die-cutting mechanism, the first feeding assembly and the second feeding assembly, the first feeding assembly helps to drive the conductive foam through between the upper die and the lower die and makes the conductive foam abut against the upper die; the second feeding assembly helps to drive the blank tape through between the upper die and the lower die and makes the blank tape abut against the lower die; the die-cutting mechanism helps to die-cut the conductive foam and adhere the die-cut conductive foam to the blank tape; the difference in the feeding speed and direction of the first feeding assembly and the second feeding assembly helps to make the feeding length of the blank tape in the same time greater than the feeding length of the conductive foam, thereby helping to reduce the die-cutting interval of the conductive foam while ensuring the arrangement interval of the die-cut conductive foam on the blank tape, which helps to improve the utilization rate of the conductive foam and reduce the waste of the conductive foam.
[0025] 2. By providing a film removing assembly and a film attaching assembly, the film removing assembly helps to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam attached to the surface of the blank tape; the film attaching assembly helps to attach a protective film to the blank tape and the conductive foam after the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam is removed, thereby protecting the conductive foam on the blank tape. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application.
[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of part A in
[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the specific structures of the first feeding assembly and the second feeding assembly.
[0029] Description of the reference numerals: 1, frame; 2, die-cutting mechanism; 21, lower die; 22, lifting cylinder; 23, upper die; 24, cutting die; 3, mounting bracket; 4, first feeding assembly; 41, first unwinding roller; 42, first winding roller; 43, first winding motor; 5, second feeding assembly; 51, unwinding rack; 52, second unwinding roller; 53, winding rack; 54, second winding roller; 55, second winding motor; 6, first guiding roller; 7, second guiding roller; 8, feeding mechanism; 9, traction mechanism; 10, fixing bracket; 11, film removing assembly; 111, third unwinding roller; 112, third winding roller; 113, third winding motor; 114, pressing roller; 12, film attaching assembly; 121, fourth unwinding roller; 122, laminating roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0030] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031] An embodiment of the present application discloses an asynchronous laminating machine. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , it includes a frame 1. A die-cutting mechanism 2 is provided on the frame 1. The die-cutting mechanism 2 includes a lower die 21 which is fixedly installed on the top surface of the frame 1. A plurality of lifting cylinders 22 are also fixedly installed on the top surface of the frame 1. The plurality of lifting cylinders 22 are located on the outer periphery of the lower die 21. The output ends of the plurality of lifting cylinders 22 are commonly installed with an upper die 23. The upper die 23 is located above the lower die 21 and a cutting die 24 is fixedly installed on the surface of the upper die 23 facing the lower die 21.
[0032] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3, an installation frame 3 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the upper die 23. A first feeding component 4 is arranged on the installation frame 3. The first feeding component 4 includes a first unwinding roller 41, a first winding roller 42 and a first winding motor 43. The first unwinding roller 41 and the first winding roller 42 are both rotatably installed on the installation frame 3. The first winding motor 43 is fixedly installed on the installation frame 3 and is in transmission connection with the first winding roller 42. A first guiding roller 6 and a second guiding roller 7 are fixedly installed on the installation frame 3, and the first guiding roller 6 and the second guiding roller 7 are respectively located on both sides of the upper die 23.
[0033] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , an operator places the rolled conductive foam on the first unwinding roller 41. The first winding motor 43 operates to drive the first winding roller 42 to rotate, thereby winding the conductive foam on the first unwinding roller 41, so that the conductive foam passes between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21 and abuts against the upper die 23 during the winding process. When the first winding roller 42 winds the conductive foam, the first guiding roller 6 and the second guiding roller 7 help to guide the feeding path of the conductive foam and at the same time help to adjust the tension of the conductive foam.
[0034] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , a second feeding component 5 is arranged on the frame 1. The second feeding component 5 includes a feeding frame 51, a second unwinding roller 52, a winding frame 53, a second winding roller 54 and a second winding motor 55. The feeding frame 51 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the frame 1. The second unwinding roller 52 is rotatably installed on the feeding frame 51. The winding frame 53 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the frame 1 opposite to the feeding frame 51. The second winding roller 54 is rotatably installed on the winding frame 53. The second winding motor 55 is fixedly installed on the winding frame 53 and is in transmission connection with the second winding roller 54. An inlet mechanism 8 is arranged at the position between the second unwinding roller 52 and the die-cutting mechanism 2 on the frame 1. A traction mechanism 9 is arranged at the position between the second winding roller 54 and the die-cutting mechanism 2 on the frame 1.
[0035] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , an operator places the rolled blank tape on the second unwinding roller 52. The second winding motor 55 operates to drive the second winding roller 54 to rotate, thereby winding the blank tape on the second unwinding roller 52, so that the blank tape passes between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21 and abuts against the lower die 21 during the winding process.
[0036] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3, when both the conductive foam and the blank tape pass through between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21, the output ends of the multiple lifting cylinders 22 contract, driving the upper die 23 and the cutting die 24 to move downward, thereby using the cutting die 24 to die-cut the conductive foam, and at the same time helping to drive the die-cut conductive foam to adhere to the blank tape. Since the moving speed of the conductive foam is greater than that of the blank tape, the feeding length of the blank tape within the same time is greater than that of the conductive foam, which helps to reduce the die-cut interval of the conductive foam while ensuring the arrangement interval of the die-cut conductive foam on the blank tape, helps to improve the utilization rate of the conductive foam, and reduces the waste of the conductive foam.
[0037] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , before the blank tape enters between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21, the feeding mechanism 8 helps to guide the blank tape to the position between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21, which helps to improve the accuracy of the blank tape entering the position between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21, and further helps to improve the accuracy of the position where the die-cut conductive foam adheres to the blank tape. After the die-cut conductive foam adheres to the blank tape, the traction mechanism 9 helps to traction the blank tape, which helps to improve the moving accuracy of the blank tape relative to the conductive foam, and further helps to improve the adhesion effect of the die-cut conductive foam on the blank tape.
[0038] Refer to Figure 3 , a fixing frame 10 is fixedly installed on the frame 1. The fixing frame 10 is located between the die-cutting mechanism 2 and the second winding roller 54. A film removing assembly 11 is jointly provided on the frame 1 and the fixing frame 10. The film removing assembly 11 includes a third unwinding roller 111, a third winding roller 112, a third winding motor 113 and a pressure roller 114. The third unwinding roller 111 and the third winding roller 112 are both rotatably installed on the fixing frame 10. The third winding motor 113 is fixedly installed on the fixing frame 10 and is in transmission connection with the third winding roller 112. The pressure roller 114 is rotatably installed on the top surface of the frame 1.
[0039] Refer to Figure 3 , the operator places the tape on the third unwinding roller 111. When the blank tape with the conductive foam adhered passes under the pressure roller 114, the third winding motor 113 operates to wind the tape placed on the third unwinding roller 111, so that the tape is wound and passes under the pressure roller 114 together with the blank tape during the winding process, and the tape is separated from the blank tape after passing through the pressure roller 114, which helps to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam on the blank tape.
[0040] Refer to Figure 3, a film pasting assembly 12 is jointly arranged on the frame 1 and the fixing frame 10. The film pasting assembly 12 includes a fourth unwinding roller 121 and a laminating roller 122. The fourth unwinding roller 121 is rotatably installed on the fixing frame 10, and the laminating roller 122 is rotatably installed on the top surface of the frame 1. An operator places the protective film on the fourth unwinding roller 121. After the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam on the blank tape is removed, the operator pastes the protective film on the surface of the blank tape and the conductive foam, and as the blank tape moves, the blank tape and the protective film jointly pass through the laminating roller 122, so that the protective film adheres to the surface of the blank tape and the conductive foam, playing a protective role for the conductive foam.
[0041] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: An operator places the rolled conductive foam on the first unwinding roller 41, and the first winding motor 43 operates to drive the first winding roller 42 to rotate, thereby winding the conductive foam on the first unwinding roller 41, so that the conductive foam passes between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21 and abuts against the upper die 23 during the winding process. When the first winding roller 42 winds the conductive foam, the first guide roller 6 and the second guide roller 7 help to guide the feeding path of the conductive foam and at the same time help to adjust the tension of the conductive foam.
[0042] An operator places the rolled blank tape on the second unwinding roller 52, and the second winding motor 55 operates to drive the second winding roller 54 to rotate, thereby winding the blank tape on the second unwinding roller 52, so that the blank tape passes between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21 and abuts against the lower die 21 during the winding process.
[0043] When both the conductive foam and the blank tape pass between the upper die 23 and the lower die 21, the output ends of the plurality of lifting cylinders 22 contract, driving the upper die 23 and the cutting die 24 to move downward, thereby using the cutting die 24 to die-cut the conductive foam and at the same time helping to drive the die-cut conductive foam to adhere to the blank tape. Since the moving speed of the conductive foam is greater than the moving speed of the blank tape, the feeding length of the blank tape in the same time is greater than the feeding length of the conductive foam, which helps to reduce the die-cut interval of the conductive foam while ensuring the arrangement interval of the die-cut conductive foam on the blank tape, helps to improve the utilization rate of the conductive foam, and reduces the waste of the conductive foam.
[0044] An operator places the tape on the third unwinding roller 111. When the blank tape with the conductive foam adhered passes under the pressure roller 114, the third winding motor 113 operates to wind the tape placed on the third unwinding roller 111, so that the tape passes under the pressure roller 114 together with the blank tape during the winding process, and the tape separates from the blank tape after passing through the pressure roller 114, which helps to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam on the blank tape.
[0045] The operator places the protective film on the fourth unwinding roller 121. After the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam on the blank tape is removed, the operator attaches the protective film to the surfaces of the blank tape and the conductive foam, and as the blank tape moves, the blank tape and the protective film jointly pass through the laminating roller 122, so that the protective film adheres to the surfaces of the blank tape and the conductive foam, playing a protective role for the conductive foam.
[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereby. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An asynchronous laminating machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1), wherein a die-cutting mechanism (2) is arranged on the frame (1), wherein the die-cutting mechanism (2) comprises a lower die (21) fixedly arranged on the frame (1), wherein a lifting cylinder (22) is arranged on the circumferential periphery of the lower die (21), wherein an upper die (23) located above the lower die (21) is arranged on the lifting cylinder (22), wherein a cutting die (24) is arranged on a surface of the upper die (23) facing the lower die (21), wherein a mounting frame (3) is arranged on the upper die (23), wherein a mounting frame (3) is provided on the mounting frame (3) A first feeding assembly (4) is provided, and the first feeding assembly (4) is used to drive the conductive foam to pass through between the upper mold (23) and the lower mold (21) and make the conductive foam abut against the upper mold (23); a second feeding assembly (5) is provided on the frame (1), and the second feeding assembly (5) is used to drive the blank material strip to pass through between the upper mold (23) and the lower mold (21) and make the blank material strip abut against the lower mold (21); the first feeding assembly (4) and the second feeding assembly (5) have opposite feeding directions and different feeding speeds.
2. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first feeding assembly (4) comprises a first feeding roller (41), a first winding roller (42) and a first winding motor (43); the first feeding roller (41) and the first winding roller (42) are both rotatably mounted on the mounting frame (3); the first winding motor (43) is arranged on the mounting frame (3) and is transmission-connected to the first winding roller (42).
3. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (3) is also provided with a first material guide roller (6) and a second material guide roller (7), the first material guide roller (6) and the second material guide roller (7) are located on both sides of the upper mold (23), and the first material guide roller (6) and the second material guide roller (7) are used to guide the feeding path of the conductive foam and at the same time to adjust the tension of the conductive foam.
4. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second feeding assembly (5) comprises a feeding frame (51), a second feeding roller (52), a winding frame (53), a second winding roller (54) and a second winding motor (55); the feeding frame (51) is arranged on the side wall of the frame (1); the second feeding roller (52) is rotatably arranged on the feeding frame (51); the winding frame (53) is arranged on the side wall of the frame (1) away from the feeding frame (51); the second winding roller (54) is rotatably arranged on the winding frame (53); and the second winding motor (55) is fixedly arranged on the winding frame (53) and is transmission-connected to the second winding roller (54).
5. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (8) and a traction mechanism (9); the feeding mechanism (8) is used to guide the blank material strip into between the upper die (23) and the lower die (21), and the feeding mechanism (8) is located between the second unwinding roller (52) and the die-cutting mechanism (2); the traction mechanism (9) is used to pull the blank material strip, and the traction mechanism (9) is located between the second winding roller (54) and the die-cutting mechanism (2).
6. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a fixing frame (10), and the frame (1) and the fixing frame (10) are jointly provided with a film removal component (11) and a film pasting component (12), the film removal component (11) and the film pasting component (12) are located between the die-cutting mechanism (2) and the second winding roller (54) and are arranged in sequence along the moving direction of the blank material strip, the film removal component (11) is used to remove the blue film on the surface of the conductive foam, and the film pasting component (12) is used to adhere a layer of protective film to the blank material strip and the conductive foam.
7. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The film removal assembly (11) comprises a third unwinding roller (111), a third winding roller (112), a third winding motor (113) and a pressure roller (114); the third unwinding roller (111) and the third winding roller (112) are both rotatably arranged on the fixed frame (10); the third winding motor (113) is fixedly arranged on the fixed frame (10) and is transmission-connected to the third winding roller (112); and the pressure roller (114) is rotatably arranged on the frame (1).
8. The asynchronous laminating machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The film laminating assembly (12) comprises a fourth unloading roller (121) and a laminating roller (122); the fourth unloading roller (121) is rotatably disposed on the fixing frame (10) and is used to place the protective film; the laminating roller (122) is rotatably disposed on the frame (1) and is used to allow the protective film to be laminated to the blank material strip and the surface of the conductive foam.