Abstract:
A method is provided for securing a polymer blanket to a mechanical device. The method includes positioning the polymer blanket against a polymer surface of the mechanical device and ultrasonically joining the polymer blanket to that surface. The invention also relates to a mechanical device including a mechanical component and a polymer insulator ultrasonically joined to a polymer wall of the mechanical device and at least partially enclosing the mechanical component.
Abstract:
An acoustic blanket is provided for an appliance. The acoustic blanket includes a main body, a margin and a fold line connecting the main body to the margin. The margin is folded about the fold line relative to the main body in order to provide an edge seal around the edge of the appliance.