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Fluid cooled hydraulic actuating mechanism for injection molding

US4747770A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 1986
Grant dateMay 31, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/281
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a multi-cavity valve gated injection molding system wherein a continuous flow of hydraulic fluid through the actuating mechanism provides additional cooling. A pair of hydraulic fluid lines are drilled in the mold back plate to apply a minimum pressure differential across the cylinder chamber on one side of the piston. In the preferred embodiment, this pressure differential is also applied to opposite sides of a circular cooling chamber extending through the cylinder to provide additional cooling near a high pressure seal. Additional cooling is very advantageous to avoid system malfunctions and inferior product, particularly when molding high performance engineering resins at a high temperature.

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