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Device for marking a moulded or cast form

US12202038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2019
Grant dateJan 21, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/374
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for real-time in-mould marking of a moulded or cast form with an identifier in which a configurable marking module (1) with phase change actuators (23) in the form of a multi-layered printed circuit board assembly (1) with a vertical element (33) having a marker (21) is installed in a mould (2), (35), the marker (21) being remotely configurable by a controller to create a unique identifier which is applied to the form in the mould.

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