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Apparatus and method for extrusion

US4609336A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 17, 1984
Grant dateSep 2, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2030/002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotatable accumulator roll which may move substantially horizontally or vertically is disposed between the die of an extruder and a take-away conveyor to minimize the effects of output surging of the extrudate from the die of the extruder in order to maintain substantially the dimension of the extrudate as delivered to a constant speed take-away conveyor. Variable force is applied to the roll to maintain tension on the extrudate.

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