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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 1997
Filed:
Dec. 27, 1994
Richard A Phelps, Ferndale, MI (US);
Chivas Products, Limited, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
To form a prebonded composite structure, a laminate composite is prepared by positioning a first layer of heat-activated adhesive between a first fabric layer and a second side of a pad and a second fabric layer is positioned adjacent a second side of the pad. The laminate composite is heated to produce a heated laminate composite and the heated laminate composite is positioned between an upper mold and a lower mold. The laminate composite is compressed between the upper and lower molds, thereby compressing the first layer of heat-activated adhesive between the pad and the first fabric layer. In one application, dielectric heat is applied to the laminate composite during the step of compressing the laminate composite.