Claims
- 1. A method of applying fabric to a frame of an office space dividing panel, comprising the steps of:
- providing a rectangular frame having first and second major flat sides which define predetermined length and width dimensions, an outer perimetrical edge extending between the first and second sides, at least one substantially continuous peripheral groove in the outer edge,
- sensing the speed of the frame and sensing the time for the frame to pass a sensor thereby automatically measuring the frame,
- providing a rectangular fabric piece by automatically cutting the fabric piece in accordance with the dimensions determined by the automatic measuring of the frame,
- spraying a heated pressure sensitive adhesive in the at least one peripheral groove,
- engaging a plurality of needles to the fabric for tensioning the fabric piece in the directions of its length and width,
- wrapping the tensioned fabric piece over the edges of the frame, while covering the first major side of the frame with the fabric piece,
- and advancing tucking bars into contact with the fabric for pressing the tensioned fabric piece into the substantially continuous peripheral groove with sufficient pressure to set the adhesive.
- 2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the method further comprises moving a sensor wheel along the frame to determine the length of the frame.
- 3. The method according to claim 2 wherein the step of sensing the speed of the frame and sensing the time for the frame to pass a sensor determines the width of the frame.
- 4. The method of claim 3 wherein the step of placing a pressure sensitive adhesive includes foaming the pressure sensitive adhesive.
Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/599,529 filed Oct. 18, 1990, abandoned.
US Referenced Citations (16)
Non-Patent Literature Citations (3)
Entry |
Nordson Foam Melt 150 Series, 1988. |
Nordson H-201, 1985. |
H. B. Fuller Company, HL-1108, Jul. 1991. |
Continuations (1)
|
Number |
Date |
Country |
Parent |
599529 |
Oct 1990 |
|