UV Curing Waveguide Lamination Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for laminating ultraviolet curing type waveguide materials require two separate processes, increasing tact time and cost, and risk deformation or peeling due to uncured resin materials.
Innovation Solution
Simultaneously laminating and curing ultraviolet curing type resin materials by interposing a base plate and resin material between films, applying pressure, and irradiating ultraviolet rays through the films to cure the resin during the lamination process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two separate processes (laminating process and ultraviolet irradiating process) are executed sequentially, then the lamination can be completed with proper curing, but the tact time and production cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the laminating process and ultraviolet irradiating process into a single integrated operation. The ultraviolet irradiation unit is positioned to irradiate the resin material during the lamination process, allowing both lamination and curing to occur simultaneously. This eliminates the need for separate sequential processes, reducing tact time while ensuring proper curing quality.
2Reliability
If two separate processes (laminating process and ultraviolet irradiating process) are executed sequentially, then the lamination can be completed with proper curing, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the ultraviolet irradiation function into the lamination process by positioning the irradiation unit to operate during lamination. This consolidation eliminates the need for a separate curing process step, reducing overall production cost while maintaining curing quality. The simultaneous execution of lamination and curing reduces equipment and operational costs.
3Ease of manufacture
If the resin material is left uncured after lamination, then the lamination process can be completed, but deformation or peeling may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies ultraviolet irradiation during the lamination process to cure the resin material before the lamination is fully completed. This preliminary curing action prevents the resin from remaining uncured, which would cause deformation or peeling. By curing the resin in advance during lamination, the structural integrity is maintained throughout the process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces the need for separate processes, decreases production time and cost, and prevents deformation or peeling by ensuring the resin is cured during the lamination process.
Implementation Method 1
irradiating ultraviolet rays on the resin material through the films to cure the resin material
Implementation Method 2
laminating the resin material on the base plate by decompressing a portion between the pair of films
Data Source
AI summary
A base plate (31) and an ultraviolet curing type waveguide material (32) are interposed between a pair of films (41, 42), a portion between the pair of films is decompressed or an external pressure is applied to the films, thereby laminating the ultraviolet curing type waveguide material on the base plate, and at the same time, ultraviolet rays are irradiated on the ultraviolet curing type waveguide material through the films to cure the waveguide material.