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Method and injection molding manifold adapted for leak detection during injection molding

US11396119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Incoe Corporation · US

Inventors

Christian Striegel · Hainstadt, DE
Scott Greb · Clinton Township, US
Anton Joerg · Großostheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 27, 2020
Grant date	Jul 26, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 9, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29C2945/76454
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An injection molding hot runner system adapted for leak detection during injection molding includes a manifold and a housing surrounding the manifold, wherein the manifold and the housing are spaced apart defining one or more pockets, the manifold comprises at least one junction point establishing a connection to a component attached to the manifold, wherein at the at least one junction point a sensor is located in the pocket, wherein the sensor is configured to indicate a leak when getting in contact with the molten plastic due to a leak at the junction point.

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