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Die, manufacturing method therefor, and molded body manufacturing method

US11267187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2017
Grant dateMar 8, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2007/002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mold which can improve an appearance of a molded body is provided. A mold includes a cavity, the mold being capable of subjecting a resin sheet under reduced pressure suction via a plurality of reduced pressure suction holes thereby shaping the resin sheet to follow a shape of an inner surface of the cavity; wherein: the inner surface includes a base surface and a plurality of island-like concave portions provided in the base surface; and a concave portion reduced pressure suction hole index defined by an in-concave reduced pressure suction hole ratio divided by a concave portion area ratio is 0.5 or lower.

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