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Tank forming mandrel with tank bottom mold

US4225302A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1979
Grant dateSep 30, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 19, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7126
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The mandrel includes a generally cylindrical but tapered outer molding surface for forming a sidewall portion of a tank from thermosetting resin and reinforcing material deposited thereon and a tank bottom mold for forming a bottom portion of the tank integrally with the sidewall portion. The tank bottom mold is shiftable to strip a completed tank from the tapered molding surface.

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