18559103. FILM TRIMMING DEVICE AND METHOD simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

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FILM TRIMMING DEVICE AND METHOD

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Mark D. Gilbertson of Burnsville MN (US)

Jason Y. Lu of Falcon Heights MN (US)

Eric L. Stiller of Howell MI (US)

FILM TRIMMING DEVICE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18559103 titled 'FILM TRIMMING DEVICE AND METHOD

The patent application describes a method and device for applying a film to a vehicle panel with a joint area containing a recessed ditch portion.

  • An elongated jig with a shim is placed in the ditch portion, protruding above the panel height.
  • The film is applied to both panels, extending over the jig.
  • Pressure is applied with a tool along the shim's cutting edge to trim the film.
  • The jig is removed, and the film's edge is adhered to the ditch portion.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle panel customization. - Manufacturing sector for precise film application on various surfaces.

Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate and clean trimming of films on panels with joint areas. - Facilitates efficient and uniform application of films on vehicle surfaces.

Benefits: - Improved aesthetic appeal of vehicles. - Streamlined process for applying films on panels. - Enhanced durability of film application.

Commercial Applications: - Automotive aftermarket for custom vehicle wraps. - Manufacturing companies for industrial film applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the elongated jig with a shim ensure precise trimming of the film? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this method compared to traditional film application techniques?


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided are devices and methods of applying a film () to a first panel of a vehicle wherein the first panel is connected to a second panel of the vehicle by a joint area containing a ditch portion () that is recessed relative to the first panel. The method includes the steps of placing into the ditch portion () an elongated jig () that comprises a shim () extending continuously along the length of the ditch portion (), the shim () protruding above a height of the first panel, applying the film () to the first and second panels such that the film () extends over the elongated jig (), and then using a tool () to apply pressure against the film () and toward a cutting edge of the shim () along the length of the shim () to trim the film () along a peripheral edge. The elongated jig () can then be removed from the ditch portion (), and the peripheral edge of the film () adhered to the ditch portion ().

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