Method and apparatus for transporting a substrate with adhesive

摘要

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for fabricating a laminated panel. According to the invention, panel substrates with adhesive on both sides may be transported such that the panel substrates may be used in the manufacture of decorative panels. The apparatus includes an adhesive applicator (20-20'', 22-22'') which coats a panel substrate (12-12'') with adhesive. The apparatus also includes a first edge support member (24-24'') and a second edge support member (26-26'') located adjacent an outlet end (28-28'') of the adhesive applicator (20-20'', 22-22'') such that edges (30-30'') of the panel substrate are respectively supported by said first and second edge support members (24-24'', 26-26'') without interfering with the adhesive being applied to the panel substrate. The apparatus further includes a support (40-40'') for selectively supporting the coated panel substrate and releasing the panel substrate while only contacting edges of the panel substrate so as not to substantially interfere with the adhesive applied to the panel substrate.