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Tri-injection of hollow articles

US4863665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1988
Grant dateSep 5, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/1656
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method for tri-injecting a plurality of thermoplastic materials to mold an article having a layered wall structure using thermoplastic materials having different optimum processing temperatures including the maintenance of the optimum temperatures in flow paths individual to each material from its source at least to the injection nozzle. At least two of the nozzle channels are insulated to prevent heat transfer and to maintain the temperature of the thermoplastic materials.

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