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Method and apparatus for plastic injection molding/encapsulation

US4957670A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1990
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/842
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic injection molding/encapsulation apparatus for the peripheral encapsulation of a glass workpiece which is equipped with an optical sensing device including a light source, a light detector, and a light reflector to detect possible glass breakage of the workpiece and thus automatically shutting down the plastic injection process to avoid damage to the mold.

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