FLUID-OPERATED STABILIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

A fluid-operating stabilizing apparatus (26) receives an article (2) having loose, wrinkled overlapping surfaces (4, 6) and by use of fluid flow control devices directs flows of fluid to the overlapping surfaces to fluidly shake the surfaces to smooth out wrinkles and any folded portions thereof, and then to align and hold the surfaces for subsequent treatment, such as bonding together. A method is also provided for smoothing and aligning the overlapping surfaces for subsequent treatment.