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Hydraulic speed controls for die closing unit of injection molding machine

US4565116A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1983
Grant dateJan 21, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/6771
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic actuator assembly for a push-type die closing unit of an injection molding machine which has a central, internally bypassable power piston, lateral cylinders for rapid opening travel and a rearward stationary plunger for rapid closing travel, the lateral travel cylinders and the pressure spaces of the power cylinder creating a differential effect under which a small external flow volume of pressurized fluid is required from the pump to produce rapid opening and closing travel while a much larger internal flow volume passes through a flow connection between the cylinders. A program-controlled proportional-response throttle valve in this flow connection gives an accurate and steady control over the travel speeds, especially during deceleration. The throttle valve also makes it possible to obtain a forcible initial die opening movement.

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