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Injection molding apparatus with load-balancing mechanism

US11897173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2021
Grant dateFeb 13, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/07
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for injecting a molten material including an injector, a rail, a bell crank, and a frame supporting the injector via the rail for guiding the linear translation of the injector along the frame. The apparatus includes a first guide and a second guide slideably coupled to the rail, the second guide attached to the injector and spaced from the first guide along the rail, and a bell crank coupled to the first guide and second guide to provide a load-balancing mechanism.

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