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Circulating gas oven for heating fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin sheets

US4793802A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1987
Grant dateDec 27, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B9/28
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for heating fibers reinforced thermoplastic sheets is disclosed. The apparatus involves use of gas heating ovens adapted to allow several layers of material to be heated continuously, with the conveyors stacked are above the other. Stacking of the heated product can be provided at the oven exit. Provisions for cleaning and diffusing the gases over the work piece are also described.

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